Reviews of Matinee (Night Club)

Gabriel Maisonet

Lovely place, atmosphere is so enjoyable, whether it's quiet and slow, or busy and loud.

Stephanie Lee Genco

Amazing beer list, knowledgeable owner/bartender, and unique, warm, classy atmosphere with cool theatre decor. This is a great stop before or after a show!

Anthony Descoteaux-McDonald

Nice small bar. Almost a coffee shop atmosphere

Eddie Birk

Excellent beer selection

Matt Pacana

Absolutely love everything about this bar. The guys who run this place have done a great job decorating, bringing in entertainment and are very welcoming.

Sean Henry

This has to be one of my new favorite places in Buffalo. I've only been once (after months/ years of wanting to go) and I'm definitely going back. SUPER-cozy atmosphere feels more like a comfy cafe or lounge that happens to also have a bar. Walls adorned with film and theater posters, leather couches, nooks and a large projection screen playing obscure films makes it more of an off-beat cinephile hangout than your typical bar. Add on the highly curated craft beer menu and performative bartenders--who may occasionally wear a wig or change costume late night--and you're in for a unique experience. The owners introduced themselves and welcomed our crew personally. Limited hours, so make the time to go.

Yara Corcoran

Huge selection of beers and cozy atmosphere

Jeremy Edmunds

Great beer selection, friendly service and cheap edible popcorn.

Kevin Walsh

Nice spot

Rick Coates

Great atmosphere! Kevin and Rex both have amazing knowledge of their drink selection and are great at giving recommendations when you’re stumped on what to drink first. Perfect place to go before or after seeing a show downtown.

Cashis Green

One of my favorite places in the city of buffalo. Great beer selection and a rich historic and cultural environment to kick back and relax with a diversity of cool individuals.

Matthew Boudreau

Great beer and wine selection in the theatre district.

Jenn Jones

Always a great time. I'm not a fan of beer, so the guys are always ready to recommend a cider for me & they are spot on!!!

Joseph

These gentlemen know their beer, and I know how to drink it!

Elliot Fox

My favourite place in town. Rex and Kev are two of the most personable guys you could hope to meet and the beer selection here is second to none

Greg Robertson Jr

Great vibes. Perfect post-show spot for all the theaters and clubs downtown.

Andre Tillinghast

Great atmosphere. Trivia nights are a lot of fun.

Anthony Violante

This place is exactly what I've been looking for in downtown Buffalo. A wide selection of beers that are hand selected by Rex and Kevin who are very knowledgeable on their beers. I asked for an obscure beer that they didn't have and not only did they know the flavor profile but they suggested a beer that I actually enjoyed more. Very highly recommended ✌️

Brandon Chiarmonte

Great staff, selection and an awesome atmosphere!

Nathan Czechowski

Excellent bar, super cool vibe with silent films and large craft beer selection. Plenty of space too. Marked down a few because they wouldn't serve my sister a few days after her bday, with a license and paper docs. Not sure what that was about.

Adam James Hinckley

Easily my favorite dudes in the Buffalo community. Their expertise in knowledge of craft beers is nothing short of astounding. They also know how to party. ????

Matthew Byrnes

Popcorn is delicious!

Matthew General

small, but cozy, lots of beer but nothing on tap.

David Ambrosia

Great beer selection, very friendly, nice little spot.

Jessica Vreeswijk

Awesome ambiance, impressive beer and cider list and super friendly owners. Definitely on the list for go to spots.

Sean Kirwan

Amazing friendly service and relaxed atmosphere in a convenient location, you can't go wrong

James Pullano

Great location, great selection, great atmosphere and great bartenders.

Nick Kisiel

Delightfully eclectic - great beer and wine selection!

Kevin Minorczyk

Huge beer selection and awesome people. The magic and trivia nights are a ton of fun. Can't ask for a better location in downtown Buffalo.

Rachel Rizzo

Always a favorite. Great atmosphere. Super nice bartenders. Excellent beer selection. And the homemade hummus is so bomb.

Abigail Connick

Best beer bar in Buffalo. It always has new beers. The owners are great. They always pick up new beers that we mention we like. The best!!!

Christopher Krupinski

Selection and service!!!

Andrew Fink

Great beer selection that changes all the time. Very cool vibe, plenty of comfortable seating, friendly staff, right in the heart of the theater district. Plus free popcorn.

Jeff Brown

Strongly recommend. Went before a show and it was awesome. Hope that Kevin or Rex are there. They are the best. Great selection of drinks. Very good atmosphere.

Jake Hayes

If you want to see a show in downtown Buffalo, and then see the actors of said show go here. If you love a vast selection of beer( like hundreds of choices) go here.. if you want to just have a chill night go here...just go to matinee, and thank me later!!

Renee Saracki

Great place. Just go there and you'll find out why.

David Rivers

Amazing, hand picked beer selection. Always fresh.

Angelo Grande

We had a little party of about 40 people here, what an exceptional cozy, unique and inviting place. The ownership bent over backward to accomodate us and made their place an extention of our home. Exceptional selection of beers and wine and their service topped it off.

Sarah K

Great atmosphere and wonderful beer selection

Ryan Martineau

Matinee is the perfect little spot to relax and try some new beers. Perfect for before a show or if you're just in the area. You can have a conversation in here and not have to yell or deal with an overcrowded bar. Can't go wrong with fresh popcorn served to you and a underrated chicken wing dip app. If you like a quiet and cozy night, you won't be disappointed. Especially not with their diverse and deep beer list!

Steven Duckworth

Knowledgeable and personable beer folk.

Alex Stopper

Great, unique selection of beers, as well as wines. Perfect atmosphere if you're trying to have a nice night with your honey or with your friends. ???????? Kevin & Rex are superstars! ????

Lisa Yannucci

Great variety of beer. Well priced too.

Shantelle Patton

Rex & Kevin have created a great atmosphere and provide even better service!

Aaron Krygier

Rex and Kevin are the best. Awesome atmosphere and an incredible selection. Knowledgeable guys that can tell you everything about everything they have there. Not a bad thing to say. Reasonably priced. Great chicken wing dip too! Great for a nitecap or the long haul.

William S

The place is a little gem with a relaxed ambiance and cool patrons. They have a great canned beer selection & some really good stuff on the cellar menu (which you should ask for).. The owners Rex and Kev are awesome and are very knowledgeable with beer. 5 stars all day long

Eric Thom

What a great craft bottle and can selection.

Jerry S.

As a theater industry-centric drink spot, Matinee is where you'll find the who's who of Buffalo Arts and Entertainment. Their beer/wine-only drink offerings may leave cocktail lovers wanting, but the bar staff all have an excellent knowledge of the extensive beer list at their disposal, and can make a recommendation to suit any taste.

Matthew Lakes

Great bartenders and an amazing beer selection. Make sure to try the Buffalo chicken dip!

R K

Best place in the theater district!

Kevin King

Pleasure to do business with

Tricia Webb (Esha)

Cool environment, great drinks, patrons are friendly, and the owners are interactive and really nice.

KryptoKonvict

The moment I walked through the doors of this place I absolutely loved it. The bar is my type of place. Has a artsy feel too it, almost as if you are in a coffee shop, except its a bar. Place has wifi and entertainment and a ton of craft beer and wine to choose from. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. If you are at Shea's Buffalo, you need to stop before/after your show.

Stephen (Psycus)

Great atmosphere, and the go-to theater bar in Buffalo.

Julie Slupinski

Great beer selection, friendly staff and unusual atmosphere that makes the place unique.

John “JT” Taylor

The atmosphere is very Buffalo and very show-focused. Outstanding selection of beers!

John O

I just wanted to make sure I could get a free drink

Tim Chipp

Love the ambiance with the show posters. But I'm a theater nerd.

Mary Fantrazzo

Very cool bar. Looks like a hipster coffee shop. Lots of drink options, especially craft beer. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Cori Lynn

Cool place!

Patty Con

2 young entrepreneurs doing it right. I've been there 3 times now and my 3rd time in I found out they started stocking a specific beer for me after mentioning how much I liked it in passing. Class and service at its finest.

Amanda Kindelan

Great beer selection, fun vibe, and friendly bartenders

Matthew Quinn

Great spot with a very robust beer menu!

Dennis Louis Kindelan

Love this place!!

Mark Smith

Tons of atmosphere. Friendly bartenders and great vibes. Good people.

Jessica Fuchs

Great owners behind the bar serving up drinks and personality. Really fun, comfortable atmosphere.

Alex Shanahan

Bottled and Can beer selection is second to none in the city. Great atmosphere and knowledgeable bartender's.

halledrewjah

great atmosphere, knowledgeable bartenders, no freaking TV's!!!!! actual real conversation.

Joseph Long

The owners are great, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about their love for theater and drinks. Highly recommend! . Great

Jamie Kaye

Awesome place!! Great beer selection and killer chicken wing dip!!! Love the decor!

Stephanie Bax

These guys are friendly, offer free popcorn and really know their stuff!!

Jacob Arnesen

Cool little place for drinks and lite snacks. Owners/staff are super friendly and personable.

Jay C

Great selections of beers, vibes and staff!

Chris Brown

A MUST VISIT GEM IN DOWNTOWN BUFFALO ESP FOR A DATE NIGHT. SOO MANY SELECTIONS OF DRINKS THAT YOULL NEEDY MANY VISITS TO TRY EM ALL.GREAT ENERGY,GOOD VIBES.KEVIN & REX THE OWNERS ARE A FUN DUO.ILL BE BACK 4 SURE!

Jason Hardesty

Neat little bar with a great bottle/can selection

K Burch

Went here for the first time the other night to celebrate a friends birthday. We absolutely loved it. Such a cool vibe, great music, local art, and an amazing extensive beer list! The staff were friendly too! Oh, and great free popcorn ???? Definitely will be back again soon.

Dan Keppel

Excellent selection of beer and wine in a cozy theatre themed tavern. Very knowledgeable bartenders who can recomend something for everyone. I really enjoyed the homemade hummus and cannoli dip!

Bobby C

This place ROCKS It's become the new theatre people bar so most nights after shows you can catch casts there having a drink. The owners, Kevin and Rex are AWESOME

William Brennan

I was there for the first time tonight during tje Curtin Up celebration following the opening night of the theatre season. I tried 3 new beers and overall had a great time. There also was an interesting photography exhibition hung on the walls.

Jesse White

Great beer selection and grand bartenders

Michael Mach

Best beer bar in the Main Street Theater District.

Edward Sniezak

Great beer list and even better service

Victor Rine

Fun and friendly, highly recommend

Jim Orcutt

Very laidback atmosphere to enjoy some very obscure beers. Highly recommended.

George Brimmer

Excellent food and beverage choices! Owners Kevin and Rex were very knowledgeable of beverage choices and made excellent recommendations. Must stop if you are on Main!

Karen Penziul

Very cute place. Some theater history. Love to go here after a show to wait for traffic to clear from the parking lots. They always remember us and what we drink.

Mark Reid

You could sit in a parking lot for an hour post show, or you could come here instead! Super friendly bartenders, and great beer selection.

Kristina Collier

Great service, great beer and hard ciders... The friendliest staff you’ll ever want to meet!!!

Ryan Renzi

Awesome beer selection. Something for everyone, and the bartenders are very knowledgeable and will help you find something you like if you're not too familiar with certain styles of beer. Great vibe, in the theatre district, the bar really promotes local art, music, theatre

Sara Goode

Amazing!! Best place in buffalo to enjoy a great beer and appetizer. You are really missing out if you haven't been here!!!

Katie Watton

Awesome craft beer bar. Thanks for being super friendly when we came by after the Pentimento show. Will be back next time I'm in town.

William Stoll

Enjoyed it!

Jayson Kleinfelder

Great atmosphere and incredible beer selection. A+++

m val

Best bar in Buffalo!

Thomas Kilianski

A very friendly atmosphere with great service. Valley Ambassador approved

aaron boyczuk

Tasty brews with great lounging areas

Jody Wienke

This was a great find to end our evening...great decor and two fantastic engaging young men own and run this little gem.

Kevin Anderson

Just amazing!

Greg Keppel

Solid selection of craft beers, always try something new.

Rich Kraemer

Great little theatre bar!! :)

Ken Mazur

We love this place....a great place to have relaxed conversation in a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend