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Hippodrome Billiards

3.8 (11 reviews)
InexpensivePool Halls
Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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The ear piercing sound reverberated through the pool hall like steel claws on a chalk board. I had scratched; and I stared at the end of my cue stick - like someone who looks down at the sidewalk when they've tripped - trying to blame something other than myself. From the cluster of regulars in the corner I heard chuckling and the not-so-muffled cry of "chalk!". I had miscued; and my friend and opponent for the evening was equally amused. Originally located in downtown Buffalo in 1914 the Hippodrome is today the oldest pool hall in North America. Owner Dick Vallone informed us that a large part of what was in the original location is still in the place today. To say that it's an old style pool hall is an understatement. Despite the modern lighting and full length windows the Hippodrome has an old school "feel" to it. There are players here that could easily fit in a scene from Casablanca or The Color of Money and they are a part of Hippodrome history. In 1914 through the early 1940's pool and billiard greats like Minnesota Fats and Willie Mosconi were regulars at the Hippo. I wonder who the next Buffalo Danny DiLiberto will be. Will you be the next?

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Their cues are straight, their bathroom is clean and it does not smell like cigarettes. Nuff said.

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Classic Cue Billiards North

Classic Cue Billiards North

5.0
(1 review)
4.0 mi

Anthony is a wealth of knowledge. We have a 1917 Brunswick which needed new felt applied. Through…read morethe whole process he pointed things out to us that had been done to the table in the past which we were happy to learn. He has a contact that we can reach out to who can tell us the history of our table by a serial number he found. We chose Simonis felt because my husband likes a fast table and it was touted by Anthony as the best. Classic cue billiards north is a family owned and operated business with decades of experience and it shows. They are very talented at their craft and have pride in the work they do. Also would like to give a shout out to his valuable and ambitious assistant Jim. We couldn't be happier with the results a would highly recommend them.

From the owner: Welcome to Classic Cue Billiards North, your premier destination for pool table services in…read moreBuffalo, NY. With a legacy of excellence spanning generations, we specialize in a wide range of services, including pool table moving, recovering, repair, and refinishing. Our skilled team is committed to delivering top-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer satisfaction. Whether you're looking to relocate your pool table, breathe new life into its appearance, or ensure it functions flawlessly, trust us to handle all your pool table needs with precision and care. Experience the difference with Classic Cue Billiards North, where passion for the game meets unmatched expertise.

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Duff's Famous Wings

Duff's Famous Wings

4.0
(1.8k reviews)
4.3 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Established in 1946

We were in Buffalo to go to the AKG museum. We were inside for better than 3 hours and were hungry…read more Buffalo....Duff's wings. The GPS took us to the first location that opened (the waitress said the 1960s) a long time ago. The building is sitting at an angle from the road so go to the right and turn in to park or go past and turn right for the parking lot. Middle of the afternoon on a Thursday they weren't too busy. We were seated immediately and waited on quick. I wanted some clarity with the wing heat. Some places hot is mild or hot is burn your face off. She clarified the medium hot is hot so that's what I decided on for an order of 6. My sister isn't so much of a wing person so she decided on a grilled cheese. The waitress was pleasant and answered all the questions we had. The restaurant itself isn't too big but can seat a lot of people. Total wing vibe. Lots of different flavors and quantities went by...everything looked tasty and fresh. They had Yuengling on tap so that's what I ordered. She had a pepsi. Food arrived fast. The aroma was to die for (ok it burns the eyes a little...). Came with celery and blue cheese. The wings were amazing, some of the best I have ever eaten. Crunchy celery and cool dipping sauce. Bigger than most that I have ordered and very freshly prepared. After 6 I was filled up...but I ordered another brew just to wash it all down. If you're in Buffalo (or the area) it's definitely worth stopping to have a treat. Other Buffalo favorites are on the menu as well (Beef on Weck sandwich. We will definitely be back, more flavors to try and locations to enjoy.

All right, I hope everybody remembers when they read these reviews that it's all a matter of…read moreopinion I know everybody loves Duff's wings, and well, probably the actual restaurant and everything This was my first time going in there, and I did not care for The surroundings at all. Tables were too close, people are way too loud. I can't eat in loud surroundings. I don't like that, and it was so hot in there that it made me very uncomfortable. I believe all restaurants and bars, etc. should be air-conditioned and make people comfortable. If they're too cold, they can always put on a jacket but when you're too hot, I can't take much off. I ordered the roast beef on Weck and fries instead of potato chips. I was very satisfied it was delicious. Very expensive, I found everything was very expensive on the menu, but if you want good food, I guess that's what you gotta do is pay more. Jim ordered mild wings, they still looked good even though I'm a hot wing person. I was looking at everybody else's huge plates of wings that were coming out and they looked so amazing. I'm definitely gonna get some to take home some time. Anyway, the wings looked good smelled good, Jim said they were very good, my sandwich was good. The fries were good, the waitresses were nice so the service was pretty good. But again too small, too loud, too hot, and those things just don't make me happy. I probably would go in there again and eat if somebody else wanted to, but I'd rather take my food to go next time. One other issue I had is definitely the restroom. That had to be the smallest stall I have ever been in. Anytime I moved I banged into one of the walls. They have two stalls in there, which to me is definitely not enough when you're serving "spicy hot " food. At one point there was five people in the restroom. Luckily, I just had to wash my hands in that visit. But the restroom is way too small and when I talk to Jim about the ladies room, he said the men's room is super small too, so they're probably about the same size. So that was definitely a negative thing for me was the restroom.

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