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    Nuzback's

    3.6 (68 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Happy hour specials

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    Here for the Carolina wings and food to go
    Keyser S.

    Inside Nuzback's Bar, the light hangs low and yellow, a kind of perpetual dusk where time congeals into the smell of fryer oil and cheap vodka. Strings of Halloween cobwebs tremble above bottles of liquor, as if the ghosts here prefer to drink domestically. A vodka shot stands beside its receipt like evidence of a small crime against moderation. The Buffalo wings, glossy with orange defiance, rest in their Styrofoam sarcophagus, radiating the heat of something both glorious and regrettable. They taste of salt, vinegar, and a century of American longing -- a perfect fusion of pleasure and self-punishment. The fries are pallid witnesses, already resigned to their limp fate, and the cup of bleu cheese dressing stares up like a white eye of judgment. Yet somehow, in this dim and sticky world, everything feels mercifully honest: the bartender's quiet rhythm, the hum of televisions, the unwavering neon of Bud Light offering salvation through carbonation. There is beauty in such imperfection -- the kind that belongs to places that have nothing left to prove.

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    Tyler C.

    I found cheers! Friendly service. Comfortable place to hang out. Broad menu with food served til late up to 1 am although limited menu later on at night.

    Wings
    Jordan H.

    This is quite the dive bar. Theres pool and darts, but the main draw was the one hour happy hour. Our table housed a huge amount of wings. Considering the price, the wings are a really great deal. The Carolina sauce is my favorite.

    Tommy L.

    Nuzback's is like stepping back in time. It has great atmosphere with excellent food and the bar staff are all very good and personable.

    Several years ago, we started going to Nuzback's in May for their crab specials. It's always a great experience and today was one of the best! The crabs were meaty, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Wonderful service and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    Women's bathroom is set up weird .. lol .
    Nisha B.

    I returned to this establishment about four years after I first came. Everything still look the same. Jukebox had a great mixed selection of songs, new and old. You pay for your songs. There was def slot of locals there. There is a large bar area as well as indoor seating for families etc. Plenty of TV's. We were told they play the Ravens and Washington football games there. Parking is right next door. No draft beer any longer but bottled beer and a full bar selection. Bathrooms were situated wired. No stalls. Literally just two toilets next to each other and a sink. Dope dive bar!

    Summer menu
    Khoi N.

    This is your typical dive bar. Great vibes, cheap bar food and drinks. Do not expect much here. I'm giving this place 5 stars because our servers have been great every time my friends and I stop by. Our food comes out quickly even when the place is completely packed. I always get their Old bay honey, BBQ and buffalo wings or their shrimp. These wings always come out piping hot and they are definitely larger than Hooters/ BWW down the street. The shrimps are deveined and large in size as well This bar has been here for years. Right off Route 1. You get an interesting mix of a crowd. They do feature karaoke, pool, darts and TVs to catch your favorite games. Their summer happy hour specials only run for an hour starting at 5:30 PM so make sure you come on time and know exactly what you want to order.

    Honey old bay wings
    Sydni R.

    First let me say when I arrived to this place I was like "Where in the Son's of Anarchy am I?!" But I quickly learned not to judge a dive bar by how it looks lol I came here with a couple of friends for their happy hour. I ordered the honey old bay wings, sweet potato fries, and a couple of margaritas. The drinks were ok, not great, but not bad, just your typical rail drinks. Now on to the sweet potato fries, they were crispy, hot, and taste fresh. I never had sweet potato waffle fries but my tats buds and belly were happy. Ok now to the main course, the wings! O-M-Friggin-G were they delicious! They were cooked to perfection, not too hard and not too mushy. They had both crunch and moisture, and the amount of honey old bay seasoning was just right. I ate every last one of wings, along with a couple from the other plates on the table, and did a little dance while doing so. Without the wings this place is a 2.5, with the wings and cheap prices it's a 3.5. If you're looking for a cheap happy hour with great wings and scent drinks this may be your place.

    Power Hour
    Donyiel C.

    Was meeting up with a friend for a late night drink on a Saturday night and he suggested this place. I literally thought he was making this place up. I'm always in Laurel and never even heard of this place or noticed it. He kept saying it was across the street from the TGIF's and I thought he was crazy. Lo and behold, this place really exists and at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night, it was packed and lively, but not overly packed where you can't get seating or good service. I love a good "hole in the wall" spot and this is certainly that. We sat outside but had to go inside first to get to the outdoor area. There were people dancing inside and having a great time. The outside crowd was having a good time as well. I'm still in shock I never knew about this place. Not sure if they offer happy hour, but the prices are reasonable enough where you can come anytime!

    Burger
    Marcus J.

    11p on a Thursday. 90s top 50s music (I'm a fan) with about a dozen people. Location is clean, including the men's bathroom, with two bartenders. I ordered a drink, started a tab and never needed to wait for the next beer. Beers tasted good and not stale. Then I ordered food. I saw a burger and wanted one. 8 plus tax and the food was delivered in a little over 5 minutes. The food was GOOD. The burger was topped with every topping I requested. The burger tasted amazing. The burger came with a side of fries and a pickle slice. I hate pickles and did not try it. The fries were also really good, with seasoning that just hit the spot (didn't need ketchup). The portions for the price was very good. There is motorcycle parking. I came here after work to relax and mission accomplished. Give it a shot if you're in the area.

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    They only accept cash! Wtf so f them i walked right out on then. Why would I stay and be treated like the one? ??

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    Great happy hour! The staff and owner are super friendly. Love to hang out here

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    Awesome place to relax great staff and food will be bringing my team here next time I'm in town

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    Great dive bar! Good place to come for happy hour and cheap drinks... Wing and shrimp are good.

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    They have a really good chicken wing happy hour special that can't be beat! I went with my best friend, our waitress was very nice!

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