First game in Buffalo with my son and FIL

[Prospector]

Hey all, I am taking my son to his first NFL/Bills game, and my first time seeing them in the Josh Allen era. Being west coast, I have seen the Bills a couple times in San Diego, and once in Buffalo when we drafted CJ Spiller, and we lost to the Dolphins in the most boring game ever played. We are coming for the Bills/Browns game (My in-laws are from Cleveland). Anyways, My son is 11 and we will be there with my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and his son (and son's friend) who play college baseball. We would like to enjoy some fun tailgating experiences for the day of the game, as opposed to wandering around Buffalo. We are more than happy to bring a cooler of steaks, or chicken, or brown 90 proof so we aren't free loading. I was wondering how we go about getting to a fun tailgate area, and maybe seeing some classic Bills stuff, like Pinto Ron, Bowling Ball shots, File Cabinet Pizza, or the Bills house thingy. We have rented a big van for a couple days... not sure if that matters. Please PM me if that is the more professional way, I don't know.

Edited August 15, 2022 by Prospector

[eball]

That's an unusual way to spell Phil.

 

I kid.  I'm sure plenty of folks around here will help you out.

[HOUSE]

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

[Prospector]

Just now, HOUSE said:

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

[teef]

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

Just get there early (like 10AM or earlier), bring some sandwiches or other tailgate foods, and plenty of time to walk around outside the stadium. You'll see the "interesting" tail gate situations in the various lots. Head over and chat up people, you'll find it's a friendly atmosphere. 

 

I prefer to park in the satellite (formerly 'pirate') lots on private property as I can generally beat the crowd out and make a clean getaway. If you don't care about that, park in the stadium lots to be closer to the action from the get go. 

 

Also, they used to have the Field House open to the public before hand with some fun activities your 11 year old might really enjoy. You'd need to check the Bills website to see if that is still going on, or perhaps someone here can update you on that. It was pre-2020 last time I was in there and things have changed...

Edited August 15, 2022 by Bob Chandler's Hands

[Prospector]

7 minutes ago, teef said:

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

Might not be appropriate with young kids around

[Prospector]

We would love to join a tailgate, and we can bring meat, or apps, or drinks, or a combination... we aren't vegans, so something like that is probably a no-go

[teef]

13 minutes ago, Prospector said:

Might not be appropriate with young kids around

do you want to tailgate properly or not?

[Prospector]

Just now, teef said:

do you want to tailgate properly or not?

YES! is there a bail bonds close to the stadium?

[Maynard]

29 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

Learn to swim. 

[Gugny]

26 minutes ago, teef said:

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

 

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

[teef]

7 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

this is how i walk around taligates, looking for new jerseys:

 

[Malazan]

56 minutes ago, Gugny said:

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

 

That's not all he got.. 

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, Prospector said:

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

Where do you watch Bills games when you’re home in LV?

[Gugny]

1 minute ago, NewEra said:

Where do you watch Bills games when you’re home in LV?

 

Probably in his living room.  What's next?  You gonna ask him what he's wearing??

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Probably in his living room.  What's next?  You gonna ask him what he's wearing??

No, but, what are YOU wearing?
 

Bills fans in LV have too many fun options to watch at home imo. Lots of Bills bars.  I’d recommend Moondoggies.  

[Gugny]

19 minutes ago, NewEra said:

No, but, what are YOU wearing?
 

Bills fans in LV have too many fun options to watch at home imo. Lots of Bills bars.  I’d recommend Moondoggies.  

 

Before I answer ... do you like black lace thongs?

[CaliBills]

2 hours ago, Prospector said:

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

whooaaa whooaa whoaaaa

 

don't be hoping I slip into the ocean lol

 

San Diego is one of the better places in CA.  Now if LA could slip off that would be excellent.

[Solomon Grundy]

Find Hammer's Lot? 

[NewEra]

37 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Before I answer ... do you like black lace thongs?

 

[Prospector]

1 hour ago, NewEra said:

No, but, what are YOU wearing?
 

Bills fans in LV have too many fun options to watch at home imo. Lots of Bills bars.  I’d recommend Moondoggies.  

Moon Doggies is always packed, and it's in a kinda shady part of town... we used to go to the Town Center Lounge in the Northwest, but they stopped getting the NFL package last year... so I usually do 4 Kegs (next to the freeway and Shiner on tap) or Rosattis near my house.

[Einstein]

Cliff notes:

 

”Who will let me tailgate with them?”

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Prospector said:

Moon Doggies is always packed, and it's in a kinda shady part of town... we used to go to the Town Center Lounge in the Northwest, but they stopped getting the NFL package last year... so I usually do 4 Kegs (next to the freeway and Shiner on tap) or Rosattis near my house.

Yeah, I’ve been going there for 12 years. 10th seat from the door for every game.  We have a good group of gents always in the same seats, if you want to join hmu, I’ll save you a spot with us.  

1 minute ago, Einstein said:

Cliff notes:

 

”Who will let me tailgate with them?”

 
💩 

[Prospector]

4 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Yeah, I’ve been going there for 12 years. 10th seat from the door for every game.  We have a good group of gents always in the same seats, if you want to join hmu, I’ll save you a spot with us.  

 
💩

I get a little belligerent at bars when I am unsupervised by my wife... But I think I may take you up on that this year! I love their suicide fries! I might even bring my big idiot dolphin fan brother along.

Edited August 15, 2022 by Prospector

[NewEra]

Just now, Prospector said:

I get a little belligerent at bars when I am unsupervised by my wife... But I think I may take you up on that this year! I love their suicide fries! 

Please do.  We all get pretty belligerent.  Jameson (or Casamigos)+ Labatts + gummies + maui wowie pen.  Have her drop you off and Uber home 😉 

 

sadly…..no more suicide fries. The owner of Naked City Pizza closed his kitchen there during Covid.  He’s now at The Office Bar, over by UNLV (talk about a bad part or town!!).  He started up the Sin City Bills backers there.  They have a good crowd too.  Not the same great atmosphere as Moondoggies imo.  The bartender there is lame. I went twice two times.  For the Hail Murray and last seasons opener vs the Steelers.  I’m 0-2 there, so I’ll never from from Moon doggies again.  Their bartenders are the best.  The food isn’t as good as it was when Naked City Pizza was there, but it’s still good. 

[Prospector]

3 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Please do.  We all get pretty belligerent.  Jameson (or Casamigos)+ Labatts + gummies + maui wowie pen.  Have her drop you off and Uber home 😉 

 

sadly…..no more suicide fries. The owner of Naked City Pizza closed his kitchen there during Covid.  He’s now at The Office Bar, over by UNLV (talk about a bad part or town!!).  He started up the Sin City Bills backers there.  They have a good crowd too.  Not the same great atmosphere as Moondoggies imo.  The bartender there is lame. I went twice two times.  For the Hail Murray and last seasons opener vs the Steelers.  I’m 0-2 there, so I’ll never from from Moon doggies again.  Their bartenders are the best.  The food isn’t as good as it was when Naked City Pizza was there, but it’s still good. 

Aw man, I had no idea Naked City moved out... oh well, do they still have Pabst on tap?

[ehfeuh57]

You are describing the Hammer however that may not be the best to hang out with your family and tailgate for an extended period of time. too hectic, too many people moving through from outside.

 

I recommend the Big Grass lot/ Glass Lot and bring a grill. You will have room to tailgate here with an amped up atmosphere and still comfortable space where you wont get separated.

 

[NewEra]

14 minutes ago, Prospector said:

Aw man, I had no idea Naked City moved out... oh well, do they still have Pabst on tap?

Yeah, it was a bummer for sure.  The pepperoni pizza is similar to what it was.  The wings are a notch below, but still good. 
 

yeah pbr on tap the last I knew 

[Prospector]

does that need a pass or cost money?

5 minutes ago, DrDare said:

You are describing the Hammer however that may not be the best to hang out with your family and tailgate for an extended period of time. too hectic, too many people moving through from outside.

 

I recommend the Big Grass lot/ Glass Lot and bring a grill. You will have room to tailgate here with an amped up atmosphere and still comfortable space where you wont get separated.

 

does that cost money or need a pass?

2 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Yeah, it was a bummer for sure.  The pepperoni pizza is similar to what it was.  The wings are a notch below, but still good. 
 

yeah pbr on tap the last I knew 

I might join ya for the 2nd half of the dolphins game... gotta pray away my future sins (cussing at the game) before hand, so I can't make it on time.

[Prospector]

13 hours ago, Einstein said:

Cliff notes:

 

”Who will let me tailgate with them?”

Changed my response, because I misinterpreted your point. 

Edited August 16, 2022 by Prospector

[ehfeuh57]

everything costs money. first come first serve

[Prospector]

1 minute ago, DrDare said:

everything costs money. first come first serve

Michael Scott - "That's what she said."

[Einstein]

1 hour ago, Prospector said:

Are you offering or just being a turd? I would welcome any Bills/Rebels/Raiders/Golden Knights fan to come hang out with me at my Vegas tailgates... So is this just you being a fartfullwaffle, or are you extending a welcoming hand? Because I would bet that most Bills fans are genuinely generous as we are when celebrating our teams. 

 

My cliff notes looking at your post:

 

Snarky and a turd 

 

Sorry that it came off that way. I was genuinely trying to help OP, as there are many people who won’t wade through a paragraph to get to the point. They’ll just move on.

 

Nothing snarky was intended.

[chongli]

31 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

Sorry that it came off that way. I was genuinely trying to help OP, as there are many people who won’t wade through a paragraph to get to the point. They’ll just move on.

 

Nothing snarky was intended.

 

2 hours ago, Prospector said:

Are you offering or just being a turd? I would welcome any Bills/Rebels/Raiders/Golden Knights fan to come hang out with me at my Vegas tailgates... So is this just you being a fartfullwaffle, or are you extending a welcoming hand? Because I would bet that most Bills fans are genuinely generous as we are when celebrating our teams. 

 

My cliff notes looking at your post:

 

Snarky and a turd 

 

Yeah, I agree with Einstein's assessment. I took it that he was joking when I read the post. He meant no harm.

[1ManRaid]

4 hours ago, DrDare said:

You are describing the Hammer however that may not be the best to hang out with your family and tailgate for an extended period of time. too hectic, too many people moving through from outside.

 

I recommend the Big Grass lot/ Glass Lot and bring a grill. You will have room to tailgate here with an amped up atmosphere and still comfortable space where you wont get separated.

 

 

When we went to the game against Carolina last year, we just got to lot 4 at 9am and got a spot right on the street literally directly across from the stadium entrance.  Great since I had to bring my crutches.  I didn't realize Hammer's Lot (that I've actually never checked out) was just on the other side of the camper lot with walking distance even for me.  I always stupidly assumed it was in some far off place that would be too much of a hike for me.

 

I'll be going to the week 5 Steelers game, so I'll have to check out the Hammer shenanigans at least once then.  Thanks for the map.

[Prospector]

10 hours ago, Einstein said:

 

Sorry that it came off that way. I was genuinely trying to help OP, as there are many people who won’t wade through a paragraph to get to the point. They’ll just move on.

 

Nothing snarky was intended.

My bad then... I misinterpreted, sorry. I changed my previous reply

[Wacka]

Hammer's lot fills up by about 8:30 or so. Also Abbot Road between Southwestern (Rte20) and the stadium closes about the same time ,

Edited August 16, 2022 by Wacka

[Scott7975]

19 hours ago, Prospector said:

Hey all, I am taking my son to his first NFL/Bills game, and my first time seeing them in the Josh Allen era. Being west coast, I have seen the Bills a couple times in San Diego, and once in Buffalo when we drafted CJ Spiller, and we lost to the Dolphins in the most boring game ever played. We are coming for the Bills/Browns game (My in-laws are from Cleveland). Anyways, My son is 11 and we will be there with my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and his son (and son's friend) who play college baseball. We would like to enjoy some fun tailgating experiences for the day of the game, as opposed to wandering around Buffalo. We are more than happy to bring a cooler of steaks, or chicken, or brown 90 proof so we aren't free loading. I was wondering how we go about getting to a fun tailgate area, and maybe seeing some classic Bills stuff, like Pinto Ron, Bowling Ball shots, File Cabinet Pizza, or the Bills house thingy. We have rented a big van for a couple days... not sure if that matters. Please PM me if that is the more professional way, I don't know.

 

These moments are lifetime memories for both of you.  Have a blast bro!

[benderbender]

Hope all goes well. Consider making a How To thread afterwards for the uninitiated.