Zara & Chris
Zara & Chris
Things to Do
Walking Distance
At 500 Pearl there are a variety of restaurants and activities to see/do including; Patricks Rooftop for drinks and a view, Vice for great happy hour food specials, even bowling at Spare Lanes if that's your thing!
Spotted Octopus Brewing Co.
A short (under 1/4 mile) walk from 500 Pearl, has unique beers to try. We recommend getting a flight to see the Octopus Tray!
Spots Around the City
Gene McCarthy's Old First Ward Brewing Company
Another good wing and beer spot (Chris's Fave) that is a short 8 minute drive from Aloft.
Canalside
Get a great look at the Buffalo Waterfront! Lots to see and do!
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
On the first Friday of every month, admission is PAY WHAT YOU WISH.
Our Favorite Spots Outside the City
Niagara Falls
About a 30 minute drive from 500 Pearl, if you take the 190 you will go through the Grand Island Tolls.
For the Wing Lovers
Our Wing Recommendations
All times are from the Aloft Hotel
1. Elmo's on Millersport Highway (20 min drive) - Cash Only - We get the double dip medium cajan
2. Gabriel's Gate on Allen - (13 minute walk~ .5 miles)
3. Gene McCarthy's on Hamburg St (9 minute drive)