When coming back to Birmingham, a friend and I, always have lunch and a few beers. The location changes, but the story stays the same. This has been one of our locations three times now, and I'm beginning to wonder why it's not been more. Service during the day is casual, sit where you like, here's a menu, back in 5. The food selection is BBQ tastic, and is served very similarly to the big states places, on a little red tray. Nice but small craft beer selection, nice range of cocktails and spirits. There's even PBR if you're looking for the complete USA experience. My friend always goes for the Buffalo Black burger, which I have to say is phenomenal. I've varied and gone for the brisket one, and the pulled pork meal. Sides include "loaded" chilli cheese fries - which deserve a mention on their own. Burnt ends (side of more meat please!) and 'slaw. It's all been good, I've not experienced a bad bit of food there. Price isn't bad, for two of us last time it was £45. That was for the two burgers, burnt ends, mac n cheese, chilli cheese fries, and four beers. I'd like to see something like a Nashville hot chicken plate on the menu with the BBQ stuff, but other than that, this place is wonderful. It sells all of the things I like. Bravo. I didn't even notice it was a Bitters' and Twisted place until I read it here.. read more

Buffalo & Rye - Bonus points for having one of my favourite cans... - New American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Another completely unique venue for Bitters and Twisted. Buffalo & Rye is new to the Bennetts Hill scene, and a few doors down from sister venue Bodega. This place generated a ton of buzz before the doors were opened mid November, so naturally I wanted to try it! After stalking their Facebook, it seemed the best time to grab a table and avoid long waits was right at opening. My dining partner and I turned up shortly after noon on a Saturday and were seated immediately. The first thing i noticed is how intimate the venue is. There really is only a handful of tables. We opted for our own high top table as stools aren't the most comfortable seating. The menu is simple and specific. I'd check it out ahead of time so you know what you're in for. I thought the servers were great. Timing of food, not as great. They were rammed but we were the first people sat for the afternoon so I'd expect less of a wait than 25 minutes for starters. We shared some wings and beef chili cheese fries. Now, I am from Buffalo, NY. The chicken wing capitol of the world. We invented and perfected chicken wings. Its hard to compete with our wings in this country. Back to the review, here the wings were left still attached which I kinda liked. Usually you find the drums and flats separated so this was actually a nice change up. I do think they needed more sauce. Ours were nice and crispy but dry. Overall they were a nice choice for a starter. Ooh and the cheese fries are lovely and served in a little baking tin. As for my main, I had a buttermilk chicken sandwich which was juicy and crispy goodness. The roll was a bit too hard for my liking. I left most of it on my plate. But the chicken was amazing. Random fact about me: I love pickles or gherkins as you Brits call them. It's always a nice surprise to see a place over here serving pickles. I asked for some on my sandwich and only got one tiny piece. Step up your pickle game Buffalo & Rye! I almost forgot to mention the cocktails!! Such wild and crazy concoctions here. I tried a grape fizz and red kool aid inspired drink. Grape fizz blew me away. Kool aid was a bit uninspiring. Not as sweet or flavorful as I imagined. There's also milkshakes that looked wonderful. Sadly I was too full for one. I really liked this place. Although I can't see myself visiting it as often as the other BnTs, it's still worth a pop in. Plan accordingly. It's busy! read more

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So excited about trying this new branch of the Bitters and Twisted chain. Once again it has quite a different vibe from all the others. Neat, cosy and simply decorated, also not that large. (You can only book for more than 6 people, which is worth considering during busy times of day.) They are going for a casual American vibe, but I wouldn't call it a fast food joint! Really great good quality burgers and dogs. I didn't sample the salads but they looked amazing too. The pancakes looked quite heavy and doughy but actually they were amazingly light and tasty. As usual they guys do amazing cocktails -but you probably guessed that!;) good for a lunchtime and quick evening bite. read more

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Very excited to finally try the newest Bitters n' Twisted venue... and critique the 'American' menu. It did not disappoint! Really good food: buffalo wings that remind me of New York, delicious pulled pork, and super yummy mac and cheese, to name of few. The drink selection is fun, ranging from bourbons and ryes to kool-aid and mountain dew cocktails reminiscent of frat party jungle juice... (I mean this in a good way, really!) The restaurant is pretty small and cosy, with wood paneling and a sort of rustic vibe. The high-top tables still have very comfortable seats. Friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend. read more

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Buffalo & Rye is a solid addition to the Bitters and Twisted lineup. With American-inspired fare, of course we had to check the place out. I attempted to visit Buffalo & Rye on a Sunday morning with Seth S. for some pancakes on their brunch menu, but when we arrived a note was posted to the door stating the restaurant would be closed on Sundays for the foreseeable future. I wish someone had updated their website to reflect the hours. Would have saved a letdown trip to city center. Second time was a charm, Seth S. and I came back on a different week for Saturday lunch. We were both drawn to the Pimp Doggy (a hotdog prepared like a Reuben sandwich) because our favorite hotdog place back home makes the same hotdog and people drive from hundreds of miles away to eat it. Priced at £7.50, with no sides, I felt the hotdog was a major let down. It was quite small, lacked flavor and was skimpy on the toppings. The saving grace were the sides we ordered: parmesan + truffle oil fries and a small mc n' cheese. Both were perfectly cooked and a good value for the price. I really liked the smoked gouda used in the mac n' cheese. It packed the dish with a lovely smoky, salty balance of flavor. Because Bitters & Twisted are known for excellent cocktails, I also ordered a Grape Fizz. I loved drinking grape soda (Nehi brand if you're from the South) growing up, so this was a welcome throwback. The cocktail was delightful. I loved the mix of bright flavors and fizzy quality added by the grape soda. It was served in a cute short champagne glass and garnished with a curly lemon peel and maraschino cherry. So cute. On our Saturday visit, the restaurant was fairly quiet. Our service was excellent. The staff are all welcoming and friendly. The venue is small, but has a great layout to maximize seating without feeling crammed in. The decor is smartly put together, with cute cartoon touches throughout. I'd recommend checking it out and I still want to try their pancakes! read more

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This is a great place for a city centre meat fix, with surprisingly good salads. Tasty, meaty, smoky American style goodness is the order of the day here, particular highlights are the hotdogs and wings and you won't go wrong with a side order of mac and cheese. The place itself is nice but pretty small and they make up for the lack of space by using long tables so you'll likely be sitting next to a stranger when it's busy. There's a full bar in the back with a range of decent cocktails, both classics and some of their own, they also have some interesting beers so keep an eye out for any specials they have in. They run a happy hour daily as well which makes select cocktails £4.50 between 2:30 - 7pm. Staff are really friendly and informal, they seem to go out of their way to make you feel at home. Prices are actually pretty cheap for what you get, £6.50 - £10 for most of the menu (although cocktails are about the price you'd expect for a city centre place) but keep an eye out for what comes with sides included and where you'll have to spend a bit more on (excellent) fries etc. read more

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I came to an opening event and really enjoyed it but you never get the full feel of a place at these things. I came back a few months later for a week night meal. Even on a Tuesday it had a great atmosphere. It's quite cosy so they can't fit many people in- maybe 40 covers? We sat at a long shared table but had plenty of room. The music was great too. I had buffalo chicken wings which were fantastic, plus I shared a mac and cheese which is one of the nicest I've had in Birmingham. I've previously tried the hot dogs which have interesting additions such as red onion jam. I haven't really explored the cocktail menu but what I've had has been good. Great atmosphere, well priced food and great wings! read more

Buffalo & Rye - Buffalo and rye - New American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

This is one of the newer venues under the bitters and twisted family, opening late last year. My partner and I went on one of the opening nights but hadn't been back since (not on purpose, just a lot of choice in Birmingham!), however we were persuaded back tonight as they were giving away burgers if you had a Birmingham Independent Card. We ordered 2x cheeseburgers 1x chilli cheese fries 1x burnt ends 2x cherry chocolate milkshakes They burger was really nice, however it was two patties. It would be nice if there was a choice, maybe one patty as the basic and a pound extra for two? It's a challenge for people with small mouths to eat a double patty without looking/making a mess. I was really impressed by the chilli fries and burnt ends. Overall a really lovely meal, tasty, good service, nice decor, good music. I recommend it! read more

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This is an American BBQ joint located in the heart of Birmingham. They're really pushing the American theme pretty hard with Kool Aid and Mountain Dew based cocktails, but the food is where this place really shines. I got the pulled pork meal and a small Mac and cheese. While it wasn't a perfect replication of American BBQ, it was very good in its own right. The Mac and Cheese (made with smoked cheese) was excellent and was great as a side. If you are here on a date, it would be worth sharing with your partner. I don't see root beer often in the UK, so it was a treat to see it on the menu and while it's a bit pricey for a single can of soda, it was tasty and a nice reminder of home. I recommend trying this place out. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Loved it. Great service. Cute cocktails- try the Mountain Dew Collins to embrace the US spirit. Delicious chicken burger too. I'd rate this place better than London's MeatLiquor! Felt intimate but with atmosphere, even on a Monday night. read more

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If there's one thing England will always have more room for its authentic southern Americana diners. Aesthetically it reminds me a lot of the authentic bbq diner experiences Iv had in the states. The ceiling and walls are covered in blacked out wooden crates which give the whole place a very rustic feel. Worn wooden tables and stools finish the vibe. The food here is great! We tried the Mac and cheese and and a cheesy fries mixup. American size portioning means that a couple of dishes could be enough for two. The Mac and cheese was probably the best Iv tasted outside of the states. It comes served inside silver foil containers which again feels very authentic as its very typically seen in these sorts of diners in the states. The cheesy fries was also great, there was no skimping on ingredients and the cheese they used was mature and well flavoured. The banana caramel pancakes was also great! You get two stodgy cinnamon pancakes. Pair this with gooey caramel chocolatey sauce and banana and you have a winner! The music is always kicking in this place and the staff are warm and friendly! These two elements alone make me want to go back! Couple that with scrumptious food and you have a sure winner! read more

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Ah! What a great place to dine out. It's a very cool laid back social goldmine for your barbecued needs. I came here last on B&R soft launch night and the level that the guys have reached is astonishing. Keep it up guys. A delish Cherry Chocolate milkshake. Cheeseburger. Burnt ends in a warm smokey sauce(my favourite) Chilli fries. Yummo! read more

I am a fan of the Bitters n Twisted family they know how draw you in and this is no exception. 3rd visit tonight and 3rd winner. Bringing the MiniMonkey along was no bother and although no kids menu on offer, they can make mini portions upon request. The food is all about American meats and burgers, menu is short and sweet Smooth service Great food Great drinks Perfect vibe for evening chills Check out this place. You know you want to read more

Buffalo & Rye - Very much enjoyed my Hawaiian Fire Rock Pale Ale - New American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I am constantly astounded at the level of thought and creativity behind the concepts of the Bitters N' Twisted empire. While some are hits (The Victoria, Jekyll & Hyde) and others near misses (Bodega), the 'chain' excels in new and creative ideas. Their latest of these concepts, Buffalo & Rye, joins their winning roster with an inspired twist on dishes from the American South mixed with New York trends. Buffalo and Rye occupies a small space next door to their sister restaurant, Bodega. In fact, in the event on a long wait, you can drop in to Bodega and order drinks at a discount. The space is relatively tiny, with covers for maybe a couple dozen guests. There are high seats for two, and longer communal tables in the middle for larger parties. The interior features a lot of warm reclaimed wood, from the floors to the bar and the pallets hanging from the ceiling. I like seeing all of the uses of wood in the restaurant without the need for the industrial metal that is seemingly all but a requirement for trendy restaurants these days. Like most BNT venues, you'll find a focus on crafted cocktails and real/craft beers. They've imported a bunch of American beers for Buffalo & Rye's drink list. This includes a canned beer from Seattle's Hale's Ales, a regional brewery that has been around since the 1980's and isn't too well known outside of the Pacific Northwest. It's an impressive feat that BNT knew of the brewery, and were able to procure their beer for Buffalo and Rye. The cocktails menu features drinks inspired by US culture, such as the kool-aid cooler and mountain dew collins. Outside of cocktails, they have taken great care in cultivating a superb whiskey/bourbon menu, including some of my favourites like Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, and Blanton's, all at surprisingly reasonable price points. The food is a simple reflection of American inspired foods, hitting twenty-three items total. They include burgers, pit-smoked meats, salad bowls, hot dogs, brunch, and sides. There are about seven or so items that are suitable for vegetarians. For our first dining experience we dropped in at lunch time on a Saturday. At 12:30PM, the restaurant was fairly quiet and we had no issues finding a table. For drinks, I opted for the aforementioned beer, while Brittany A. tried one of their cocktails that she enjoyed immensely. We chose the 'Pimp Doggy' hot dog as our respective entrees, made vegetarian with a non-meat dog. It's served on a brioche hot dog bun, with sauerkraut, emmental cheese, and russian dressing as toppings. I was really looking forward to this since a hot dog joint back home makes a similar vegetarian hot dog that I could count on as one of my favourite lunch treats. The Pimp Doggy was light on the toppings, with the dressing barely covering one side of the bun, and the kraut a sad sprinkling underneath an oddly placed cheese slice. The brioche bun is so large that each bite you take is mostly bread. A smaller bun and more toppings would make this menu item a real winner, but for now I can't recommend it. The dog is an astounding £7.50, which does not include a side. Back home, a homemade dog like this with 2x the toppings would run $3 a pop. To rectify that, we ordered parmesan and truffle oil fries (£3), as well as a small serving of the mac n' cheese. The fries were sliced and cooked American style -- long, thin, crispy and some the best I've tasted in Birmingham. The mac n' cheese was the real standout here, with a complex smoked cheese sauce bringing forward the most flavour, accented by the toasted breadcrumbs and thyme. The small portion at £4 was enough for both of us to be satisfied. Our total bill for one beer, one cocktail, two veggie dogs, fries, and mac n' cheese came out to £33.50. It's a bit much even for city centre considering what we ordered, but within the realm of reason given that the menu items are not the easiest to find around here. Had we only ordered the veggie dogs, I would be sitting between awarding 2-3 stars for the restaurant. The great drink selections and the sides elevated the experience for me however. A neighboring couple showed up shortly before us, and dined off the brunch menu. I can easily see myself coming back again to try the scrumptious looking American style pancakes. As with most BNT restaurants, the service was excellent throughout. Give Buffalo & Rye a try if you are searching for interesting American influenced dishes and drinks. read more

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Great burgers, goods beer (although not a lot on tap), good tunes and good vibes. Only a small place, but very, very cool. read more

Buffalo & Rye - New American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

There are many places to get a good burger in Birmingham but I can now add this place to the list. I had the black pudding burger which was a beef patty with a piece of black pudding in top, the burger was quite well done in comparison to other urged places I have been but it was still juicy and tasted great. I went for the Cajun fries and we also had the beef brisket to share, the fries were really well spiced and the brisket had a rich Bbq flavour. I washed it all down with a couple of Norwegian red ales which was great and worked well with the food. I can't seem to wrote a review without talking about the things close to my heart....music and condiments...music selection is spot on here we heard a bit of new order on our visit as well as some other absolute classics and the condiments were not only plentiful some were ask locally sourced. A great visit ripped off by really friendly staff we had a laugh with. Expect more reviews as I work through the menu :) read more

I won't lie, I wasn't too impressed with the latest offering from Bitters & Twisted. It took a long time for the staff to acknowledge us to take our order I ordered the french toast but five minutes later was told they didn't have any left. Was then bought pancakes with bacon despite being vegetarian and ordering the banana pancakes. :( The hard milkshakes were really good. I had the bourbon and would definitely recommend. The food wasn't too exciting unlike it's other restaurants. read more

The Buffalo & Rye (B&R) are part of the Bitters 'n Twisted family, meaning you instantly know that the venue is going to be top notch! B&R is a cool American style dinner conveniently located next to one of it's sister venue Bodega`. The whole place has the best laid-back intimate ambiance with the low-lighting, old wooden crates and pallets, quirky communal tables and yellow stalls and statement rugs. You will soon discover your favourite spot in this place and not want to sit anywhere else (it happens I promise)! I've been a few times and indulged in the following yummy dishes: - Mac n Cheese - cooked in their house-smoked cheese sauce blended with thyme and toasted breadcrumbs. You can have this as a small dish (£4) or large (£6). I'd recommend going for the large if you want to share with someone. - Chill cheese fries (£5) are the house fries topped with American mustard, chopped gherkins and jalapenos. You can also add beef chill. These are supper yummy fries, the melted cheese is delicious and the gherkins and jalapenos add a nice kick for sure. I'd be tempted to just head here for the fries any time of the day. - Shroom and Hallomi burger (£7)- served in a brioche bun with a large flat mushroom with garlic, parsley and mint marinated halloumi and homemade guacamole. This burger is a great vegetarian option and is very filling if you have the chilli cheese fries as well (how can you not have fries with the burger...it's impossible basically!) - Homemade pancakes (£5) - my favourite are the caramelised bananas with a cinnamon toffee sauce and chocolate sauce. Essentially a deliciously heavenly gooey mess...perfect with a cup of tea for sure. Again I am down for these panckaes any time of the day...although they do stop serving brunch at 5pm (probably a good thing!) The staff are super cool (Sophie is my favourite member of staff - she's just so friendly and fun). However I will say that the service in terms of bringing dishes and drinks to your table can be a tiny bit slow. I don't mind too much as the vibe is cool and the tunes they play are fun so you don't notice too much. What's cool about this place is that every time I go, it can be super busy or super quiet - either way there is a buzz about the place. Interestingly the restaurant doesn't take reservations for groups under six: but fear not there is a 20% off drinks at Bodega card that B&R offer anyone who comes in and wants to wait for a table. Be sure to ask about it if you're waiting on a table. Note to self - try the salad bowls out next time (along with the fries...who I am kidding I cannot not have fries) and also check out the dessert menu. read more

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Been here a few times. Food is mixed, some tasty like the chicken burger but other bits like the pulled pork are really bad. Service today was really slow and they also didn't have any chicken wings or ribs - this meant a few people walked out. read more

I've been saying that I want to go here for ages without actually getting around to it. We finally got around to popping in for a drink and it was worth the wait not least because the Apricot Smash that I ordered was to die for! The staff were all very friendly and the atmosphere was good. The range of whiskey's and bourbon's on offer is obviously the bar's main selling point and the menu is, as expected, extensive in that section. With a large handful of mainly whiskey based cocktails as well this place is definitely somewhere I need to return to when I'm not on earlies the following day! We perused the food menu whilst we were having our drinks just so that we're in the know for next time. It's basically burgers or ribs, staying with the American theme. The food all smelt Devine as it was passing from the kitchen to the tables so again, got to be worth a try in the future. Overall, I love it! read more

Possibly the best burger I have ever had! Service with a smile, tasty cocktails... What more could a guy want? I will be returning! read more

Buffalo & Rye - New American Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

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The food here was really good, just perfect for a Monday recovery from the shock of work, but service was very slow and not as attentive as it could or should be. Still worth it for the hot dogs! read more

Visited of an evening for a relaxed meal as a date night. I love the decor and the atmosphere of this place, with high tables yet it still feels intimate with the low lighting and relatively small size of the place. I opted for the New Yorker hot dog, topped with sauces and sauerkraut l, and shared some cheese and bacon fries with my boyfriend. Best hotdog I've ever had. The fries though were out of this world. The cheese sauce was full of flavour and along with the bacon we had a little kick of chilli, not much but just enough to add some warmth. The drinks selection is impressive and as I was driving I opted for root beer. Best root beer I've had (better than the stuff I tried in Canada, and it's made in the UK!). Service was excellent too with staff being attentive but not too in your face. read more

Great food, really good drinks, and a nice ambience to the place. Staff were good, waitress said we would have a bit of a wait for the food when we went in, but this was not the case as it came out really fast. Will definitely eat here again. read more