Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing Co.

Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing Co. Traditional Irish Pub with on-site brewery and full pub menu. We hope to honor the history of the area and invite new comers to enjoy the food and beer. Sainte!
(2069)

Gene McCarthy's is an old time tavern built around the turn of century, located in the Old First Ward of Buffalo, NY. We have a rich history of Irish, Polish and Italian immigrants who worked as grain scoopers, railroad and steel workers. As far back as our oldest patron can remember (Joe is 93), the Irish bar of Gene McCarthy's, established in 1963, was previously run by a Polish woman named Julia. At Gene McCarthy's, we brew our own beer under our brewery , Old First Ward Brewing Company. The small 3.5 barrel system serves our bar directly from the huge tanks in the cooler. Direct and fresh! nine unique and handcrafted beers on tap daily as well as a full menu serving lunch and dinner.

Trivia starts at 7 tonight. Come early to cozy up with a pint or two and a nice hot dinner!
10/06/2026

Trivia starts at 7 tonight. Come early to cozy up with a pint or two and a nice hot dinner!

Monday sloppy Joe special 🍻
10/05/2026

Monday sloppy Joe special 🍻

Join us MONDAY NIGHT! Cask taps at 6pm. 🍺 First Monday of every month! Grab a pint of Burton Bitter while it lasts!
10/04/2026

Join us MONDAY NIGHT! Cask taps at 6pm. 🍺 First Monday of every month! Grab a pint of Burton Bitter while it lasts!

Our guests visiting from Germany said that our wings are the best they have ever had! 🍗 Hands down! And they loved our h...
10/04/2026

Our guests visiting from Germany said that our wings are the best they have ever had! 🍗 Hands down! And they loved our house brewed St. Pat’s Pilsners! Enjoy the game friends and GO BILLS! 💙🤍❤️

LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT! 🎶 7pmJoin us for Nanette Crosby while you grab a bite and a brew! 🍺
10/03/2026

LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT! 🎶 7pm
Join us for Nanette Crosby while you grab a bite and a brew! 🍺

It’s Fish and Firkin FRYDAY! Our delicious fish fry’s are available ALL DAY until sold out. 🍺 Tapping at 2:00 today..a d...
10/02/2026

It’s Fish and Firkin FRYDAY! Our delicious fish fry’s are available ALL DAY until sold out.
🍺 Tapping at 2:00 today..a delicious English Bitter coming in at 3.4% ABV
Stop in and get one before it’s gone!

Cold, rainy weather calls for a hot bowl of chili! Our chili is back and ready to warm you up from the inside out.And if...
10/01/2026

Cold, rainy weather calls for a hot bowl of chili! Our chili is back and ready to warm you up from the inside out.

And if you really want to do it right, pair it with a hot Irish coffee the perfect combo for a chilly day.

Come warm up with us! 🍻🔥

NEW LIMITED TIME SPECIALS! We’ve got some new bites hitting the special board and they won’t be around forever!Cheddar B...
09/30/2026

NEW LIMITED TIME SPECIALS!

We’ve got some new bites hitting the special board and they won’t be around forever!

Cheddar Bacon Filled Potato Bites
Served with sour cream

Jalapeño Nacho Cheddar Bites
Served with sour cream

Mozzarella Planks plain with red sauce OR tossed in your choice of mild, medium or hot, served with blue cheese, celery & carrots.

Don’t forget dessert! Apple awesome pastry

Come hungry and give them a try while they last!

Be here at 7 for trivia with Matt!
09/29/2026

Be here at 7 for trivia with Matt!

🏈 Thank you BILLS FANS for joining us for the game today! 🍺Great food and awesome b**r make football better. GO BILLS!! ...
09/27/2026

🏈 Thank you BILLS FANS for joining us for the game today! 🍺
Great food and awesome b**r make football better. GO BILLS!! 💙🤍❤️

Address

73 Hamburg Street
Buffalo, NY
14204

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 4am
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 4am
Sunday 11am - 2am

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