After Dark
Brunner's Tavern
About Brunner's Tavern
Brunner’s Tavern is a welcoming bar and nightlife destination at 3989 Main St in Amherst, NY. With a casual, cozy, and lively atmosphere, it is a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed drink, share food, watch sport, or spend time with friends.
Customers rate Brunner’s Tavern 4.50 out of 5 based on 401 reviews, reflecting its appeal as a popular local spot for both social gatherings and solo dining.
The tavern offers a broad selection of beer, cocktails, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages, along with food and food served at the bar. Guests can enjoy happy-hour drinks and happy-hour food, while the great beer selection and great cocktails provide plenty of choices for different tastes.
Bar games, fast service, and table service add to the experience, making it easy to settle in and enjoy an entertaining night out. Takeaway, dine-in, and delivery options provide added flexibility, whether you prefer to stay and enjoy the lively setting or take your order elsewhere.
Brunner’s Tavern also offers practical amenities, including restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Reservations are accepted for guests who want to plan ahead. Payment is cash only. To learn more or make arrangements, call +1 716-836-9718.
Live Music
Top DJs and live acts
Craft Cocktails
Premium drink menu
VIP Service
Exclusive experiences
Events
Themed nights weekly
The Experience
Your Night Awaits
Premium Bar
Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.
Dance Floor
State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.
VIP Lounge
Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.
About Us
Where Nights Come Alive
Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.
The Vibe
See what awaits you tonight
What People Say
Reviews from our guests
Dogan Ozdemir
year agoAfter a month in Buffalo found the taste of grilled burgers and steaks ,yummy. 100 years of tavern ,delicious
Rachie TaterTot
4 years agoI’m brand new to the buffalo area (Amherst) my power went out due a wind storm. Nothing near my house had power so I ventured a bit further. I’ve never felt so welcomed and at home. This bar was a local favorite and I’m glad I stumbled across it. Cash only with an atm. The staff was amazing and welcoming! The menu was surprisingly good too! Don’t overlook this diamond in the rough.
Eric Miles
year agoA really fun find! Cash only. A solid menu. Both our meals were delicious. Will be back!
Tonja “C-124 Globemaster” Anderson
4 years agoCame for a weekend and wanted something local. This was a nice place. A little slow but the food was good and the staff was friendly.
Keith Weilacher
year agoGreat place to get a fish fry. But they get busy and it's very loud in the dining room. We parked in the street because the lot was full. The food was great. Oh, they are cash only.
J Belz
11 months agoAmazing place. Being in town for work, this is the place you want to go to. Small town feel, locals, amazing service and food. Actually, don't go there, so it doesn't pack the place for the rest of us visiting. CASH ONLY.
PDubya3000
4 months agoAwesome wings and onion rings. Let's GO SABRES!!
steve c
year agoanother fantastic spot right in Snyder. Great food and service comfortable atmosphere. A little bit loud at times. Lot of hard surfaces reflecting sound so it can be difficult to hold the conversation. But everybody’s there to have a good time very friendly community. Really enjoyed my visit. Chicken in the grass outstanding sandwich crinkle cut fries that generally depress me, because they’re always too damn hot on the outside and raw in the middle. this is not the case at Brunners. they are cooked perfection extra crispy outstanding. macaroni salad is not to be overlooked either.
Molly Mahoney
4 weeks agoWe did not order food but I can tell it’s tasty. The service was phenomenal! And it’s a friendly and cozy atmosphere. Thank you!!!!
Edward Heff
10 months agoLet me tell you something — Brunner’s Tavern isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a cathedral of flavor, a temple of hospitality, and on the night I visited, it felt like I was witnessing the culinary equivalent of the 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish storming the College Football Playoff. The moment I walked through those doors, the air itself tasted like victory. The hum of conversation mingled with the clinking of pint glasses, and I swear for a second I heard the distant echo of the Notre Dame Victory March. This wasn’t dinner — it was destiny. I ordered what can only be described as the Holy Trinity of Tavern Glory: 20 wings — crisped to perfection, tossed in a sauce so flavorful it could make a grown man sing the alma mater. A perfectly chilled beer, the golden elixir that felt like a celebratory Gatorade bath after a last-second game-winning touchdown. And a side of macaroni salad so creamy and balanced it deserved its own Heisman campaign. The wings arrived like an offensive line at full steam — powerful, unstoppable, perfectly structured. Each bite had the crunch of a goalpost shattering under a record-breaking field goal. The sauce, a flawless blend of heat and flavor, didn’t just coat the wing — it embraced it like Marcus Freeman embracing Sam Hartman after a fourth-quarter comeback drive. I almost looked around for the marching band to play me out. The beer? Oh, the beer. Cold, crisp, a pint of liquid confidence. This wasn’t just a beverage. It was like being in Notre Dame Stadium on a crisp October night, 80,000 fans roaring, the sky electric with possibility. One sip and I could practically hear the commentators shouting, “AND THE IRISH HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!” But the unsung hero, the offensive lineman of the meal, was the macaroni salad. Creamy, cool, with a perfectly balanced tang — it played its role like a left tackle protecting the blind side. It didn’t seek the spotlight, but without it, the whole experience wouldn’t have been the same. It was the Joe Alt
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brunner's Tavern
- Thursday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Friday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Saturday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Sunday: 12-11 PM
- Monday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Tuesday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-12 AM
Brunner's Tavern is located at 3989 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226, United States, Amherst, NY, United States.
You can reach Brunner's Tavern by calling +1 716-836-9718.
Brunner's Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 401 customer reviews.
Brunner's Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Brunner's Tavern features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Brunner's Tavern features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sport.
Brunner's Tavern features the following popular for: Solo dining.
Brunner's Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Spirits, Wine.
Brunner's Tavern features the following dining options: Table service.
Brunner's Tavern features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Brunner's Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Lively.
Brunner's Tavern features the following crowd: Groups, Locals.
Brunner's Tavern features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Brunner's Tavern features the following payments: Cash only.
Brunner's Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Lively
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cash only
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Find Us
Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.
Location
3989 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226, United StatesPhone
+1 716-836-9718Hours
Make a Reservation
VIP tables, group bookings, and private events. Get in touch.