nick in* england Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I need to make sure I get this right - Big Tree Inn, that's where a bunch of y'all drink on/before/after gameday right? Is that the same place as Danny's?? If not can someone break down for me where each is and who I'm likely to see there on a Saturday night?? I'm trying to get a hotel booked for the NE game and trying to decide whether to stay Downtown at the Hyatt (it worked out well last time but is a pain because you have to drive back and can't drink too much) or whether to book a room at the Holiday inn in Hamburg or Motel 29 near the stadium... If some of y'all are going to be places on the Saturday I'd rather go closer to there to shoot the breeze Sat night and sample some more fine American Lager and Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I need to make sure I get this right - Big Tree Inn, that's where a bunch of y'all drink on/before/after gameday right? Is that the same place as Danny's?? If not can someone break down for me where each is and who I'm likely to see there on a Saturday night?? I'm trying to get a hotel booked for the NE game and trying to decide whether to stay Downtown at the Hyatt (it worked out well last time but is a pain because you have to drive back and can't drink too much) or whether to book a room at the Holiday inn in Hamburg or Motel 29 near the stadium... If some of y'all are going to be places on the Saturday I'd rather go closer to there to shoot the breeze Sat night and sample some more fine American Lager and Wings. 379691[/snapback] They're across the street from each other. If I'm in Buffalo for a game, I'm usually in the Big Tree Inn all day Saturday priming the liver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 They're across the street from each other. If I'm in Buffalo for a game, I'm usually in the Big Tree Inn all day Saturday priming the liver. 379696[/snapback] OK sorted.... So they are in the vicinity of the stadium huh? So it would be better to get a hotel in Orchard Park or Hamburg for Saturday night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 If some of y'all are going to be places on the Saturday I'd rather go closer to there to shoot the breeze Sat night and sample some more fine American Lager and Wings. 379691[/snapback] You are looking forward to drinking some American lagers when you have all those fine British pales and bitters to choose from over there? Trust me, American style "lagers" are the Hot Pockets of the beer world. Just say no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 OK sorted.... So they are in the vicinity of the stadium huh? So it would be better to get a hotel in Orchard Park or Hamburg for Saturday night? 379701[/snapback] I recommend the Hampton inn in East Aurora. Brand new and clean, free continental breakfast. And both bars are within walking distance of the stadium, but good luck getting into either after a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 You are looking forward to drinking some American lagers when you have all those fine British pales and bitters to choose from over there? Trust me, American style "lagers" are the Hot Pockets of the beer world. Just say no! 379706[/snapback] Hey I can drink the British stuff every day of the week (latest tipple is a cracking beer called Spitfire)... I may as well get some cold American beer to swill down the Wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 They are on opposite corners of Abbott Road and 20A. Danny's is bigger and more upscale with a restaurant. The Big Tree Inn is more of a little corner pub atmosphere and the wings are slightly better. You could easily do both, they are about a 150 yards away from each other. And no, I'm not converting it to meters. I wouldn't recommend staying at the Hyatt downtown unless you have some downtown activities. Where you stay will depend on what other things you plan to do. PM me if you want. When I go up for the opener, I'm staying at the Hampton Inn in East Aurora for the 1st two nights. It's a small property and the village of East Aurora is beautiful. Quaint shops, narrow streets, big trees etc. Then Saturday night and Sunday night will be at the Holiday Inn Hamburg because it's closer to the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 I recommend the Hampton inn in East Aurora. Brand new and clean, free continental breakfast. And both bars are within walking distance of the stadium, but good luck getting into either after a game. 379707[/snapback] I think we are going to head to the airport after the game - not too sure... But normally we have headed for somewhere warm for a shower and food right after the game. I just want to make sure I got some drinking buddies for the saturday... and that I can get back to the hotel OK without costing a fortune in cab fare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hey I can drink the British stuff every day of the week (latest tipple is a cracking beer called Spitfire)... I may as well get some cold American beer to swill down the Wings... 379711[/snapback] Make it a Canadian lager and get a Labbatt Blue with your wings. That's a half way decent beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 They are on opposite corners of Abbott Road and 20A. Danny's is bigger and more upscale with a restaurant. The Big Tree Inn is more of a little corner pub atmosphere and the wings are slightly better. You could easily do both, they are about a 150 yards away from each other. And no, I'm not converting it to meters. Actually, since we're talking directions, I would just clarify they're on the corner of Abbott Road and Big Tree Road. 20A and Abbott is two other bars on the corner, but can't remember their names, and the 7-Eleven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I think we are going to head to the airport after the game - not too sure... But normally we have headed for somewhere warm for a shower and food right after the game. I just want to make sure I got some drinking buddies for the saturday... and that I can get back to the hotel OK without costing a fortune in cab fare! 379715[/snapback] Then don't stay in East Aurora. Get a hotel room at the airport. Also, I like the Big Tree's food better than Dannys, but since they banned smoking in NY bars, the ambience is kind of gone. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 and that I can get back to the hotel OK without costing a fortune in cab fare! Well, we'd be very sorry hosts if a fellow Bills fan coming from so far away would have to catch a cab. Perhaps some of you locals could help Nick out that weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I just want to make sure I got some drinking buddies for the saturday... 379715[/snapback] That, you will not have to worry about. My brother-in-law (Patsy fan) and I will plan on stopping by for some beers that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 They are on opposite corners of Abbott Road and 20A. Danny's is bigger and more upscale with a restaurant. The Big Tree Inn is more of a little corner pub atmosphere and the wings are slightly better. You could easily do both, they are about a 150 yards away from each other. And no, I'm not converting it to meters. Actually, since we're talking directions, I would just clarify they're on the corner of Abbott Road and Big Tree Road. 20A and Abbott is two other bars on the corner, but can't remember their names, and the 7-Eleven. 379739[/snapback] Savanahs is across from 7/11...Miligans Pub is across from Mobil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 What happened to Salfrancos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Isn't 20A and Big Tree Road the same? I said 20A because that's what the little road signs say when you're driving toward the stadium. It's also the offramp from the 219 South. Or is my memory failing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I recommend the Hampton inn in East Aurora. Brand new and clean, free continental breakfast. And both bars are within walking distance of the stadium, but good luck getting into either after a game. 379707[/snapback] what...no Tally Ho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Isn't 20A and Big Tree Road the same? I said 20A because that's what the little road signs say when you're driving toward the stadium. It's also the offramp from the 219 South. Or is my memory failing? 379836[/snapback] They kind of run parallel to each other on either side of the stadium. Big Tree Road is closer to the Fieldhouse and the pinto, and 20A is closer to Sully's stadium wear, 7-Eleven, etc. Clear as mud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 what...no Tally Ho? 379844[/snapback] Believe it or not, the Hampton was nearly as inexpensive as the Ho, and cheaper than the Holiday Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 They kind of run parallel to each other on either side of the stadium. Big Tree Road is closer to the Fieldhouse and the pinto, and 20A is closer to Sully's stadium wear, 7-Eleven, etc. Clear as mud? 379852[/snapback] Actually, you've got 20 and 20A mixed up. 20A is Big Tree Rd. 20 is Southwestern. The 7-eleven is on the corner of 20 (Southwestern) and Abbott. The Big Tree is on the corner of 20A (Big Tree rd.) and Abbott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gggbills Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Well, we'd be very sorry hosts if a fellow Bills fan coming from so far away would have to catch a cab. Perhaps some of you locals could help Nick out that weekend? 379742[/snapback] I have caught the cab from downtown a few times, cost about 30 bucks or so each way. I seem to remember there being a bus that leaves downtown about 90 min. before game time. Actually a number of buses that do that. I think it cost about 8 bucks round trip, but I am not sure they still do that. I did take it once, was not to bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Actually, you've got 20 and 20A mixed up. 20A is Big Tree Rd. 20 is Southwestern. Thanks Geo in PA. Golly I hate being right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Thanks Geo in PA. Golly I hate being right! 379948[/snapback] I know that area pretty well, I used to live on Sheldon Rd - it runs parellel to Route 20 from Abbott rd east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I know that area pretty well, I used to live on Sheldon Rd - it runs parellel to Route 20 from Abbott rd east. 380032[/snapback] I'll take your word for it until I can verify Growing up there it was always called/known as Big Tree Road, but I have to admit Southwestern and 20A didn't quite sound right. Anyway, I had a friend in high school that lived on Sheldon - we used to go to that fighting bar on Abbott, but the name escapes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo in Pa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I'll take your word for it until I can verify Growing up there it was always called/known as Big Tree Road, but I have to admit Southwestern and 20A didn't quite sound right. Anyway, I had a friend in high school that lived on Sheldon - we used to go to that fighting bar on Abbott, but the name escapes me. 380078[/snapback] I used to frequent that bar too - I think it's still called Kettle's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Actually, you've got 20 and 20A mixed up. 20A is Big Tree Rd. 20 is Southwestern.The 7-eleven is on the corner of 20 (Southwestern) and Abbott. The Big Tree is on the corner of 20A (Big Tree rd.) and Abbott. 379908[/snapback] Yes, that is correct. I grew up a few miles from there (Wanakah - Morgan Pkwy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Yes, that is correct. I grew up a few miles from there (Wanakah - Morgan Pkwy). 380091[/snapback] Map courtesy of Glenn Host click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I used to frequent that bar too - I think it's still called Kettle's. 380085[/snapback] Kettle's - that's it! There's one in Hamburg too I believe. I stopped in there a few years back after a game, and forgot about the redneck vibe in there. That place was a powderkeg just waiting to explode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Yes, that is correct. I grew up a few miles from there (Wanakah - Morgan Pkwy). 380091[/snapback] You haven't grown up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 So back to the original thread then? Where to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 The Holiday Inn in Hamburg is the unofficial Two Bills Drive hotel. You should be able to get the same rate that we are getting for the opener for any game weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 What happened to Salfrancos? 379806[/snapback] Salfrancos is now Danny's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Yes, that is correct. I grew up a few miles from there (Wanakah - Morgan Pkwy). 380091[/snapback] I grew up on Mt Vernon Blvd near the big circle, just 2 streets over. I bet that you don't miss all of the trains going by at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I know that area pretty well, I used to live on Sheldon Rd - it runs parellel to Route 20 from Abbott rd east. 380032[/snapback] WINDOM!!!!!!! Where all the scary hooligans of the Orchard Park school district took up shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Well, we'd be very sorry hosts if a fellow Bills fan coming from so far away would have to catch a cab. Perhaps some of you locals could help Nick out that weekend? 379742[/snapback] Nick, I noticed you might need a scoot around town. I live on Lake Avenue about a half a mile down from abbott. It's about a 10 minute walk or drive on game days. If you need a ride let me know early so I get you around safe and I'd be happy to host you around a bit. Drinking starts early, fyi. P.S Don't forget your goggles, Buffalo has some beauties... t-r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Without question you should come early, preferrably Thursday. You should stay Thurs, Fri, Sat at The Hampton Inn on Chippewa. You will not need a car for three days. Then pack your bags early Sunday Morning, sign in at the nearest dive to the stadium. Go to Big Tree and Danny's before and after the game and then stumble home to your flea bag hotel that won't matter at this point so you can leave on Monday. That is really what you should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 What happened to Salfrancos? 379806[/snapback] Sal sold it. Used to live across the street from him. Not sure of the details. I grew up on that pizza. I've not been to Danny's, It became Danny's about three years after I moved. As a matter of fact, they had a cigarette machine in the back door there by the big lot. Used to make the walk up there quite often as a teenager, run in, and run out before I got caught! Bigtree road & 20A = Same thing. There are bars on Abbott and 20, which is Southwestern, as well as Abbott && Big Tree/20A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Kettle's - that's it! There's one in Hamburg too I believe. I stopped in there a few years back after a game, and forgot about the redneck vibe in there. That place was a powderkeg just waiting to explode 380113[/snapback] Kettle's South is in Hamburg =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 You haven't grown up yet. 380153[/snapback] someone understands me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I grew up on Mt Vernon Blvd near the big circle, just 2 streets over. I bet that you don't miss all of the trains going by at night. 380285[/snapback] Hung out there a lot when I lived on Kennison Pkwy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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