I was here briefly for a meeting and it was getting late. I needed some dinner to go and the menu here sounded really good. I ended up ordering the chicken caesar wrap with some tots. It was ready so quick, and I was on my way home in minutes with my food. Now I haven't had tater tots in years and this order made me regret that. These tots were SO GREAT! They had a perfect amount of saltiness and crunch that they almost stole the show from the wrap. The wrap was also very good. There's only so much you can do with a chicken caesar wrap but the portion size was good and it had plenty of chicken. Nothing worse than biting into a wrap and just getting sauce and lettuce. Pour Taproom itself is great! I love the concept of being able to not only pour your own drink, but also being able to try different beers, ciders, or seltzers, in your own time. The place has very casual vibe and I can see myself getting together with friends here to relax after a long work day. I will definitely be back. read more

Pour Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Pour Taproom is a serve yourself bar and restaurant located on Pearl Street in the old Cabaret building across from Sheas. They offer many beers, ciders, wines, and seltzers by the oz. You have a card that you scan at each tap to select your drink of choice and the amount you want. At the end of the night, you pay your bill. Be careful because it adds up quickly if you sample a lot! I didn't sample too many of the appetizers, but the pretzels were great. Soft on the inside and a great crunch on the outside. We may go back to try their Wingo night on Thursdays to sample wings and play bingo for prizes! read more

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This is such a cool spot! I loved it, there are so many beers and ciders on tap to try! Trivia every Wednesday while you sit out on the patio?? Yes pleaaaase! Service was outstanding, can't say that enough - you serve yourself, that's the point lol. read more

I tried the Pour Taproom for the first time and it was so great I went back the next week! I was intrigued by the concept but a little skeptical on how it would actually be. This is a serve yourself bar where you can pour what you want and however much you want if it! A very cool concept and really fun. When I arrived I was greeted by a very friendly host who was happy to explain the process and answer all of my questions. I put a cc on file and he gave me a card with a QR code. There were about 40 taps I would guess. They had wine, sangria, local beers, dark beer, sours, ciders, mead and seltzer! One you decide what you want to try (no pressure cause you a just get a little bit), you scan you QR code and the tap unlocks. You pay by the oz, and the prices seemed reasonable to me! I got to try a lot of things I would not typically order a whole glass of. For example, I love high-octane beers, but I was driving, so 2 oz was enough! We ordered some food from the his and they gave us a number and brought the food to us on the patio. Everything we had was good! Chicken wing dip covered French fries.... Ummm yes! The food was quick and we had no issues with the service. Everyone we talked to was very friendly. This is a great spot to bring your co-workers and friends downtown. It's fun and different with a chill and laid-back atmosphere. Not at all not intimidating or stuffy! read more

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Pour Taproom is the newest edition to the Buffalo brew scene. Located off Franklin or Pearl depending how you are coming, in an area bustling with night life. It is a little tricky to find the first time around. It is beer and wine by the oz. So I will try to make this description as simple as possible. Here you are your own bartender. You check in at the front desk with your card to start a tab. They give you a badge which you use to purchase the beer or wine. The taps have a screen with the description of the beer or wine and how much it costs by the ounce. On the beer screens it says "beer me." You press that and then scan your badges QR code and then start pouring. What I like is that you can have as little or as much as you'd like from a pour. It let's you try multiple beers and wines. What a great concept. It also seems like a good business model because you are paying for samples as well. I came here late on a Saturday night after the Taste of Buffalo. The crowd was younger which is what you would expect for the night life in the downtown area. Can't wait until the theaters open back up, because this would be a great after theater spot. The place is loud and on my visit the music was alternative. Really what you would expect from a beer pub. And the best part is there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I would definitely return here. read more

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Pricey but unique option for brew in Buffalo Pay only for what you POUR - beer, wine and cider options Spacious interior with games to play Great for large groups or a date night read more

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Such a cool idea. Me and a couple girlfriends grabbed drinks and a couple flatbreads before heading to a concert at town ballroom. There was trivia just starting and wish we had known because we would've stayed for that if we didn't have other plans. There's a wide variety of drinks that you can self serve as much as you want - a taste or a few glasses LOL from wine/Prosecco, IPA's to cider, they had great options. The flatbreads were very tasty although the crust was a little bit too thin and cardboardy for my liking. Can't wait to try this place out again! read more

Pour Taproom - Sunshine IPA - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

What a new and unique place! I was thrilled to hear about this new experience and had to check it out for myself. Pour Taproom is a new concept where guests can pour their own drink, taste anything they would like and decide how much of each beverage they would like to pour themself. There are mostly craft beers but also hard seltzer's, hard ciders, wine and sparkling wines available. Upon entering each guest is given an RFID card which is linked to a credit card. From there you are free to grab a glass, scan your card and start trying whatever you choose. There is a price per ounce along with a drink name and description listed on each tap. Their motto is that this is a beer and wine fest everyday and I can't think of anything more true! Staff is helpful and on site to give pour demos, offer suggestions and change out empty kegs. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. The inside has some cute and fun decorations and is great for casual group meet ups. There is also a funky and colorful Buffalo mural above the taps which adds character to the interior. The outdoor seating is a decent sized patio. There is a good menu as well but we didn't try it this time. I tried the cotton candy hard seltzer which was not too sweet but still had the flavor of my favorite carnival treat and some of the flat and sparkling rose' wines which were clean and refreshing. Super fun place. I recommend coming through next time you are in the area. read more

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I love the concept of this place! They have wines, beers, and hard ciders on tap. When you enter you can start a tab and get a key tag to scan as you fill your own glasses. This is a great way to try many different drinks since you get charged by how much you pour. The prices were reasonable for the beers and ciders I tried. The atmosphere is fun - there are games and the night we went there was trivia. This is a great spot for happy hours and groups! read more

As always - amazing service and atmosphere! We came here for a going away of about 25 people.... And it could not have been better !! The staff was so polite and caring... great food, beer and music!!! I highly recommend!!! read more

Pour Taproom - Part of the inside seating area - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This is such a cool idea. Loved this place! I went here with a friend for drinks before a concert at Town Ballroom. You get a key card with a QR code on it to scan at each tap. This is how they track your bill. And you just turn in the key card on your way out! We had so much fun trying out all the different taps. They have a little of everything- wine, cider, different types of beer. It's all help yourself. I will definitly come back for their different events and try their food. read more

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A brand new taproom opens -- right near shea's, it's pour taproom!! The gimmick here is that instead of bartenders, there are a bunch of different beers that you scan a QR code on to purchase and then pull a lever (almost like froyo). As far as gimmicks go, this is a pretty good one and it has a wide variety of beers, ciders and wines. The breweries are also really good -- other half, equilibrium etc. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor space but it was pretty packed when we showed up so it might take you a bit to scout out a spot. I can't attest to the food, but it seemed decent. I think I'd come here mostly to drink. read more

Pour Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I'm starting to become a regular here it seems! Stopped in again last night with my fiance and some friends who hadn't been in yet. We had a blast as always and they were so happy we brought them there. The selection is ever changing and I found a new favorite sour last night. This is the perfect place for pre or post dinner drinks. Last night we came after dinner and were able to snag a table luckily even though it was very busy. The staff was once again very helpful and friendly. read more

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We made it out to Buffalo's first self-serve taproom today, where we were treated to delicious food and drinks. It's such a fun concept, and the decor is cute and locally themed. The food menu lets you build your own deli sandwich, burger, or chicken sandwich, in addition to offering traditional starters and salad. The beers on tap change frequently, but they have a variety of local and national offerings. read more

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Came before a Bandits game and got food in addition to drinks. Has the stinger wrap with fries. Both were good. The stinger had plenty of both chicken and steak. Other people's food at our table looked good too. read more

The novelty of pouring your own beer isn't new to me because I've been to a few bars like this on the West Coast so the initial gimmick didn't hide the terrible taste of the beers. I'm not sure if the Co2 keg was out or what but every beer I tried tasted flat. The other people we were with said the same. There was definitely something wrong. The people who worked there seemed so annoyed by everyone which was a buzz kill. They also don't sanitize the bracelets that you wear to scan your QR code to get a beer which is nasty especially in today's day in age. Cool concept if you've never done it before but if you're looking to taste a bunch of craft beers you're better off going to a brewery. read more

Pour Taproom - Self-serve beers - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Was able to stop by Pour Taproom and we had a great experience. It was a Thursday night so there was plenty of open tables even with a larger party already there. So many beers to try(given their name ). Being able to pay by the ounce allows you to try as little or as much as your heart desires. Tons delicious snacks to eat while you drink. The chicken wing dip is delicious and classics like pizza logs are always amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves trying new beers and just looking for a new spot to try out with friends. read more

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Stopped in to check it out after a Thursday & Main concert. Pretty cool! Wall of beer taps different styles, cider, wine all up for grabs. I gotta wristband taggy thing, a glass and got to sipping. I like you control the pour you want resulting in what you'll pay. Inside was set up nice, there was an after work groups hanging at the long high table but plenty more room, the patio area was great too. Definitely a spot I'll be back to. Not sure where my picture went of the food menu, but they had some good looking options. read more

Great drink selections, easy to use drafts & card system. Food ordering was also simple, food was decent but not spectacular. I recommend the Buffalo chicken wing dip! There is a outdoor patio & the games inside are a nice touch. Great atmosphere! read more

Six of us came on a Friday around 10pm. The place was strangely quiet; having only a few others also in the place. Walking in, we were greeted at the entry with a friendly explanation of how things work. Away we went with our cards. I stuck to the beer section of taps but I'm impressed that there are also options to pour your own wines, hard ciders and seltzers. I was happy to try different beers with the knowledge that I could pour a teeny amount (one time spending 83 cents) just in case I didn't like it. We didn't try any of the food. I've already recommended to friends and would certainly give it another try. read more

The young blonde girl that works the front couldn't be less helpful. Stink face the whole time. Seems like she needs a new job. Fun to get your own beer, but definitely overpriced read more

This place is great!! I don't drink but we stopped to get a bit to eat and it was sooo good! Wings were amazing and the burgers were delicious! read more

Fun atmosphere and cool technology. There wasn't much in the way of food so don't plan dinner there other then that worth the stop!

Great local venue! Fantastic food and really laid back and fun atmosphere. Wish I lived in Buffalo, so I could visit more often! Great place read more

Cool new beer spot in Buffalo-- if you're indecisive about beer (like me) this is the perfect place for you because they have over 20 beers you can sample with their self serving machines! Great patio & buffalo views too! read more

Love it here so much!! I love that you can try so many different beers, wines, ciders, and seltzers without having to buy an expensive flight. Whenever I go here I'm always shocked at how small my tab is at the end of the night. The employees here are always so friendly and accommodating as well. The food is honestly a LOT better than I expected and now that I know it's delicious I'm definitely going to be coming here for dinner and drinks instead of just drinks. read more

I come here nearly every Wednesday for trivia. Great place to have a few drinks with some friends. The staff are all very friendly, especially the nice young lady that works at the front. If you have an issue with the staff, it's likely you got caught cheating at trivia. Bonus points for the outdoor patio that is pet friendly. read more

Stopped by Pour last night with a couple of friends. Super laid back vibe and atmosphere. Wide selection of beers, wines, and hard ciders. This is the first self-pour option in Buffalo, and it's a good one! read more

Super cool place...I've never been to such a unique establishment and I will definitely be back! Such a great concept! Great music and a great variety of beers (IPAs, sours, etc), ciders and wine! read more

Pour Taproom - Sour - Beer Bar Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Found this cool spot while walking around Buffalo. I'm glad we did. It's one of those 'serve yourself' bars, which we love. My bf is from Buffalo, and was looking forward to a beef on weck. He could not stop raving about his sandwich! I had a bite (my first beef on weck) and it was great! I had the Greek wrap and it was delicious and huge. The fries were nice and crispy and the sweet potato fries were among the best ever, with a delicious honey butter dip. The decor was really nice with a cool mural painted on the wall. The owner was there and seemed like a great guy. He and his partner had a rough start, renting his location just before COVID struck. So glad they made it because this place is awesome! Highly recommend. read more

What a cool new place!! You will not regret checking out this place. They have a wall of beers, wine and ciders and you get a badge with a QR code when you come in and you can drink anything you want. It's kinda like a wine/beer tasting without the bartender but then ever better because you can stick around for more drinks and food! You can sample as many as you want and then when you decide on something, you pour yourself a whole glass! They have a great selection of beers and cider. I would love to see some local wines featured but they definitely have something for everyone!! The music was 90s rock/alternative which definitely pleased our entire table! You can sit anywhere you like- they have a fun variety of indoor seating and an outdoor patio! There's board games, free popcorn and a great atmosphere! Check it out!! read more

Great concept - great selection of beers, wine and ciders. Food is good comfort pub grub and upscaled a little during Sheas events ! Parking lot next to the place for $5 - can't go wrong here if you like beer! read more

Beer lovers amusement park 10/10 would recommend. Pour yourself over 40 different drafts while you enjoy the unique atmosphere with friends and fam read more

Great food and great beer. Highly recommended for the experience to try new beers. The atmosphere is fun and high spirits definitely will be coming back many more times. read more

Amazing atmosphere with great drinks and great staff. Highly recommend for the beer lovers in the area looking for a unique experience you can't get at just any bar! read more