The Merry Shelley

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1122 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
19th C Romance/gothic/horror-themed literary bar offering working-class wines, bourgeois beer, and scary spirits. Coming soon...

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4.545 reviews
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Ryli C.
7/21/2025

Very cool vibes here! A couple girlfriends and I met here for drinks after dinner one night. Very Absinthe-heavy cocktail menu to be aware of, which is great to make you branch out of your comfort...

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Monica K.
12/7/2025

I find this to be a neat concept for a bar... Spooky and based on the bar in the book Frankenstein; several variations of the book (as well as others) decorate the bar. The bar is quite small, but...

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Mary S.
10/25/2025

Fun experience. Especially for October. Cocktails were divine. Atmosphere was creepy and fun.

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Shannon R.
4/11/2025

Cool bar, with a unique literary theme with a dark, moody atmosphere. They have specialty cocktails and an absinthe menu. They only carry limited types of alcohol, so they may not be able to make...

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Ivy Y.
4/11/2024

I adore the Merry Shelley. Absinthe is delicious. And they do it well. Service is good and it's ALWAYS a cool vibe in there.

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