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    Mr. Goodbar

    3.7 (104 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Loud
    Live music
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    Wing Kings O.

    Lots to love about the name of our next place -- Mr. Goodbar. Mister. Good. Bar. Maybe a little too on-the-nose? "Mr. Goodbar? That's my father. Please, call me Goodbar." Location: 3 / 5 Goodbar got off to a rough start. Our first seats were in close proximity to the bathroom, from which a pungent urinal cake odor emanated. We were able to relocate easily... but the experience lingered. Why must we be forced to contend with urinous odors on so many of these visits? On the plus side, Mr Goodbar has an impressive beer offering and is a great experience otherwise. Presentation: 3.5 / 5 They did a nice job separating the flavors and explaining the respective style differences but as you can see, there were a lot of paper products. A little more porcelain would go a long way to a better score here. Meat: 3.5 / 5 These chickens would have made good politicians because they had extremely thick skins which led to a chewy experience at times. Also, there were a surprising number of oddball shapes with bones sticking out. Cook: 7 / 10 The layout of Goodbar gave us a different perspective on this scoring section because most of the food preparation occurs right out in the open for all to see. We were a bit fearful that it would be like touring the sausage factory (after which most people never want to eat sausage) but it was a quiet night so our order got the maximum attention and everything came out hot and crispy. Specialty: 6.5 / 10 The Horsey Honey Mustard tasted almost nothing like mustard, honey or horse (which we understood, hopefully, to be horseradish). Cajun stout were a decent, sweet BBQ style but not enough Cajun and very little stout. And finally the Italian wings were basically just a plain wing. With all these creative-sounding styles, we were expecting a trip through flavor country and instead we got a stroll through blandsville. Wing std: 13.5 / 15 This is the money category and Goodbar hit the jackpot here. The application of sauce was perfect and the standard medium sauce was a great blend of heat and buttery flavor. While we were somewhat split on the specialty flavors, the Kings were in unanimous agreement about the standard wings. Overall, be careful what you order and be more careful where you sit. This leaves Mr Goodbar somewhere in chicken wing purgatory. While these were good enough to keep them off our "cut" list, they were also not good enough to earn them a playoff spot. Overall Score: 37 / 50

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    Joe T.

    Great wings! I used to go here when I was in college to drink. Now I'm a middle aged dude enjoying the wings.

    Amanda W.

    I've been here a few times, for drinks with friends and for their "Dear Diary" series in the warmer months. Last night was my most recent trip, because sometimes you just need a nice divey type of bar. There were seats that the bar, so we saddled right up and ordered drinks. I saw on the specials board that they had some nice looking drink specials, one of which was $3 green tea shots. Ordered three, one per person in my group. They were made with Jameson and tasted legit like green tea. Whhhaaat?! I know, $3 for a Jameson shot is a darn bargain if I've ever seen one. Things I love: -heated patio in the winter for smokers/ people who want fresh air -pool table! -food/drink specials -expansive upstairs area (where they host dead diary) - dear diary nights- people legitimately get on stage and read excerpts from their childhood/ teenage diaries- it is HILARIOUS. Downsides: -it's an Elmwood bar and can get crowded - the parking can be a nightmare if you drive there Overall, one of my favorite divey joints in the city.

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    Literally the worst bar I have been to. Shit music, ugly people, ruin sleezy environment. Don't recommend.

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    Went here for the wings and they were DELICIOUS. Would visit again no question.

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    Was there for for a friends Bday. Had a good time...

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    2.6 miDowntown
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    When I ordered this burger I think I overlooked that it was a double which is definitely nothing to…read morecomplain about. It came with fries on the side which were good. The burger had a ton of flavor and was made very well. It only came with meat and cheese tho. I thought it may of came with lettuce and tomato like burgers usually do but that didn't bother me. I added some ketchup and it was perfect for me. So good that I actually ate the entire thing and I NEVER finish my food. I think the flavor was just that good and it was cooked perfectly. For me personally this place is a bit on the pricier side but thankfully my friend paid for me without me even knowing. I was very appreciative for that. But I do think I would go back as long as I had the money. Service was great. We sat at the bar and our food came out in under 10 minutes. The place has a lot of seating as well. There's an upstairs with additional seating if you don't wanna be downstairs.

    We didn't have reservations since we got rush tickets for Shea's, they sat us upstairs, the place…read morewas packed but great service. We started with the app Taste of the Bing. It was 2 stuffed banana peppers, 2 meatballs with red sauce and garlic toast. All good and the peppers did have a little kick that I love. We split a sandwich. Ordered Antonio Bing. It was a chicken cutlet with stuffed hot pepper, melted mozzarella on a garlic roll in the shape of a hogie roll. It came with one side so we chose the macaroni salad, very good and added a Caesar salad. Now for the best part of any meal ...dessert! We chose the peanut butter cookie sundae. It was a real peanut butter buttery cookie on the bottom topped with vanilla ice cream surrounded by whipped cream & drizzled with chocolate sauce so yummy

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    Buffalo Iron Works

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    3.7(102 reviews)
    3.7 miDowntown
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    For what it is, it's great. We came downtown for a sabers game. Game at 6 we got there a little…read moreafter 4. Not crowded. Large drink menu and very reasonably priced (considering it's downtown.) Perfect pre-game spot. Limited food menu so don't come for a real meal. Also came to a silent disco here in the past. Versatile venue downtown. Owners do a great job with the spot.

    Had a great night at Iron Works recently. Iron Works has a special place in my heart because that…read moreis where I saw my last show before the shutdown and my first show after the shutdown, and will always be associated with the importance of supporting live music and not taking live music for granted. Iron Works is an ideal venue in a lot fo way- not too big, not too small, and the perfect place for an intimate experience with a band you enjoy. Most recently we saw Caligula Blushed for their first visit to Buffalo. My other half has been a fan of The Smiths since forever, but we have stopped seeing Morrissey in concert. This was the next best thing to seeing Johnny Marr in concert. Great show, good crowd, not too crowded, and people were actually there to see the show unlike when we saw Nick Lowe at Iron Works and some people would not stop talking!! Post-pandemic, but also anytime, I have to say how incredibly wonderful it is to get fresh air during a show. The garage style door by the stage was open letting in some natural night and lots of fresh air on a cool night, which is really perfect for a show. I'm over crowded, stuffy, hot, and dark. The opening leads to an adorable patio with lots of tables, chairs, and string lights. There's a platform with seating and a little balcony with seating. There are lots places to set your drink whole dancing as the platform and pillars all have ledges. There are two selve-serve water coolers, which is also great to see. I tried a summer cocktail - a Loganberry Dirty Shirley, which was super sweet but that's what it's designed to be. A Coke was $3 and the cocktail specials were $10. Mocktails are $8 and there are other n/a offerings as well, along side beer, liquor, and what have you. They have a garden burger and fries on the menu, in addition to other meat and cheese foods. Tickets to this show were $12, which is so reasonable for a night out. This is more fun than going to the movies and should definitely be a go to if you want to get out of the house. Fresh air, water, seating...all this sets Iron Works apart. If you haven't been, go, and of it's been awhile, go back. My other half was reluctant to go out but was so glad he did.

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    3.0(69 reviews)
    2.6 miDowntown
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    We came on a cold wintry night so the bar wasn't very busy, but my husband said he'd totally hang…read moreout at the fire pit if it was open. Weirdly, the fire was still on even though the pit was surrounded by a foot of snow. It was an interesting aesthetic. There's a narrow dining area on an enclosed patio with color changing lights, but we sat at the bar. The unique seasonal drink menu is the same as the revolving bar on the ground floor. I had the Jack Frost, which paired coconut liquor and blue curacao with, of all things, peppermint - and it totally works. All the flavors play off each other well without being obnoxious. Great service. I definitely want to come back to enjoy the outside patio and try whatever magical concoctions they offer in other seasons.

    I checked into the Curtiss hotel on a Monday night, and I was in the mood for a burger…read more Fortunately, Vue has a Monday night special at the rooftop bar which provided beautiful views, friendly service and a really decent burger all for $20 (plus tax and tip). The bartender, Katharin offered me a seat at either the indoor bar, the outdoor patio, or the indoor covered patio. Since it was a beautiful night, I sat outside next to the fire pit (which was unlit due to the rare 80° temperature in Buffalo). The burger and fries arrived quickly, and I did get a free refill on my iced tea. The service was really top-notch! Whether you go for beverages or a quick bite, I highly recommend that you visit this rooftop lounge... weather permitting.

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