Wellington Pub

Another Friday, another fish (&chips) fry. Banshee had a…read moreclassic Buffalo fish fry but I went for the Irish favorite fish & chips. They have both on their regular menu so you don't need to wait for Friday. The dish was fresh and delicious, the beer batter light and crunchy. The chips though are the highlight for me. I love their crispy flatness. The service was excellent even for a very busy St. Patrick's weekend early evening when Riverdance is playing just up the street. Keep in mind bar area can be raucous if there's sports on, but you can get a quiet table if you reserve in advance. But, sure have a pint of the dark stuff with your dinner.

Excellent French toast and Irish Eggs Benedict. Great atmosphere, merch was reasonably priced and…read moreservice was good. Easy to park on a Sunday. Irish coffees were good but tiny.

Top notch Irish cream ale was perfect

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Fireplace made the late January day warm.

Adolf's Old First Ward Tavern

4.5(140 reviews)

5.3 mi•South Buffalo

ADOLFS IS A REAL Buffalo down home town bar not fancy but a wonderful place to eat. the food and…read moremenu are excellent great daily specials and a wide variety of options. The service is outstanding and our server was friendly and knowledgeable. This is the kind of place where you can have a few drinks and great food and not break the bank.

Old school vibe in Old Ward…read more The wings and drinks are awesome. I will go back for some other foods but place was packed on a mid afternoon week day. Now that is awesome!

Exterior building

Since 1934.

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Guinness and KZ sour

Founding Fathers Pub

4.2(214 reviews)

3.8 mi•Main Street

A hole in the wall bar, which is usually my favorite type of bar…read more The bartender was friendly enough. They were out of several tap beers. The kitchen is right off the bar and didn't look well kept, we decided against getting food here because of the look of things. Not sure I would come back, but it was interesting for a visit. It definitely seems like a locals spot and they did stay pretty consistently busy while we were there.

A must visit for anyone who wants to feel real Buffalo, the Founding Fathers is a must. It's a…read moreclassic original dive bar in Historic Allentown. Order beers from the waitress that will show you to a table. Order burgers, nothing else. That's all you need. Beer and greasy burgers!

Behind the bar. Feels like a nostalgic neighborhood bar.

French onion soup

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Eddie Brady's Tavern

4.5(137 reviews)

4.1 mi•Downtown

My teens and I chose Eddies for dinner after a long day of driving…read more The onion rings were AMAZING, hand made and battered. I had a Reuben, one kid had the steak and one had a wrap. All were phenomenal. Really, the onion rings made it all. *So* good. This feels like a place I'd hang out at home if it existed. I'm so glad we took a chance stopping here!

Bartender/owner is a nice guy and the saloon, as I think he called it, is a nice looking place. I…read morehad a Greek salad, which was substantial and I really enjoyed it. Also had a burger and fries. I asked for medium rare and it came out right. My only complaint is that the bun was flimsy and the burger juices went right through the bottom. Got pretty sloppy.

Looking at back dining room

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Spicy veggie quesadilla, Octoberfest beer, that cool cash register and of course, PATRICK!

Buffalo Tap House

4.0(107 reviews)

4.1 mi•Downtown

First time here and we had a ball!…read more Place was open late, great food and nice beers on tap. The staff was friendly n cool, service was good as well The ambiance is your usual bar, loud music and people talking and having a good time. Def will go back

The hubs ended up at the Tap House after a day of shopping and adventure. The hubs had several…read morebeers and we shared a giant pretzel and some Jamaican Jerk chicken tenders. There were good enough for me to order a second order! The bartender was great with taking orders and beer recs for the hubs. The Tap House had a great atmosphere. There was a local hockey match that night so it felt a little like what you'd see on tv or in the movies. It was a lot of fun!

Tap House Burger , waffle fries

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Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub

3.8(344 reviews)

6.8 mi

Wow! Stopped at this Seneca St bar and truly had a great experience. This Irish themed bar has all…read morethe trappings of a great Pub - old school bar, comfortable seating and a whole host of Irish themed artwork. On my stop, I had to try the South Buffalo wings. They were fantastic - very nutmeg forward and with a decent amount of heat. The wings were good sized and cooked perfectly. Last but certainly not least, the service was amazing. The bartender was friendly and attentive.

The Mr and I were passing through Buffalo, on our way to Niagara Falls, at dinner time…read more After a search on YELP I landed on Blackthorn Restaurant. Obviously a neighborhood place, the Blackthorn offered a full bar, cool vibe, an extensive menu, and friendly service. The Mr. & I both opted for the Friday fish fry special. It came with a huge piece of haddock, choice of potato (I opted for the baked potato and the Mr. got a sweet potato), macaroni salad, cole slaw, and an assortment of rolls + regular and herbed butter. Everything was delicious but I couldn't finish it all - so the Mr. got extra. He didn't complain! Haha Since we were both so stuffed, we took cannolis to go. This was a great dining experience that I'd love to repeat someday!

0.0 mi•North Buffalo, Hertel Avenue

Back dining room

California chicken pizza

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Outside exterior

Moor Room

4.4(24 reviews)

We enjoyed Moor Room on Hertel. They have a huge selection of beverages and a good vibe. The place…read morewas packed when we were there on a Friday night. The bartenders were very attentive as well.

Always enjoy it here. Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good, quick food. Big range of draft beers…read more Fun place to watch a game or for a late night hang out.

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Brunner's Tavern

3.8(73 reviews)

2.7 mi

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This is the kind of PUB ( really a pub) that reminds you of "Cheers" where everybody knows your name! It's a lot of fun to sit right up at the bar and watch the fellow barbecue your burger or grilled chicken sandwich, interact with the other diners sitting at the bar, and chat with the bartender. It really is quite unique. Very quaint. Woody. Comfort feeling. My grilled chicken Patti snake in the grass with spinach was very tasty. It's real meat not like a prepared chicken put together. I don't know what took me so long to coming here, but I definitely will be back! I knocked down one star for the food because they serve it with a bag of chips of which are very salty and really not tasty. If you're going to give chips on the side, make it at least decent chips. Also, I felt the $12 for a glass of house of wine was a little pricey. Oh and I should add that this is a very bare-bones establishment. There's no napkins. They put a roll of paper towel towels up on the counter and you can just break off a piece.

Totally average fish fry with interestingly seasoned coleslaw, Mac salad and potato salad…read more Breading was crispy but dark and almost burned, leaving the fish flavorless. My suggestion is to call ahead for pick up as seating is as claustrophobic as the parking lot. It took me almost an hour from seating and beverages to having food in front of me. Also, set up a group text with your party as it's too loud to hear a person next to you talk. TLDR food was passable ambiance is what you'd expect from a neighborhood bar with a small kitchen. Takeout is a must with this place. Note, the steak I smelled cooking smelled divine. I should have ordered that.

Sports bar so come yo see the games!

Sammies on the grill

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Rafferty's Irish Pub

4.1(14 reviews)

3.9 mi

Love coming here, especially when Cassie is bartending! She is sweet, attentive, and always…read moreremembers me regardless of how long it's been since i've been in and she very kindly bought flowers for my friend's birthday. Raff's will always be a favorite spot.

Nice bar!!! Very affordable drinks and food!! Great company and bartender Mark is really cool!! For…read moresure will be back to hang out here.

Food menu

Bar area.

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Forty Thieves

3.6(234 reviews)

2.5 mi•Elmwood Village

This trip was much better than last!…read more Cecilia is a gem and wayyyyyyy better server than the girl last time. Shout out to Cecilia!!!!!! Food was amazing. We ordered the burger because it was so good last, but we also ordered the Rueben tonight as well. The Rueben was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had... completely next level! Place was busy and loud but it didn't mind. We lucked out on parking and found a spot right in front. The 40 sauce wings were spot on as always!!!

We had lunch at Forty Thieves, and the food was fine. Unfortunately, our experience after leaving…read morewas very concerning. When we got home, our credit card company alerted us to two fraudulent charges on the credit card we had used for lunch. This was the only business where our credit card was taken out of our sight and returned to us that day, so naturally it raised concerns. What has been even more disappointing is the complete lack of response from management. We have called four separate times, each time being told there was no manager available. We left our name, phone number, and a detailed message on every call, yet no one has returned our calls. We understand that fraudulent charges can happen for many reasons, and we're not accusing anyone of wrongdoing. However, when a customer experiences something this serious, the least a business can do is respond promptly and take the concern seriously. The lack of communication has been extremely disappointing.

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Tenderloin sandwich

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Jackie P.

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4

0

15 years ago

This place was pretty good. It's half bar, half resteraunt. We went there for the fish fry. Food was good. Fries were good just like other reviews said. I don't know if I'll be coming here super often but it was a nice night out and it's in a great location to hop to a few more bars and make a night of it. read more

Christopher M.

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3

0

10 years ago

The Wellington Pub is, bar-none, my favorite restaurant in Buffalo. They offer best all-around blend of value, quality, atmosphere, and variety. The fish fry is awesome on Wednesdays and Fridays, and you can't beat their NFL Sunday specials. read more

Sandra T.

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94

5

4 years ago

The service was outstanding and our lunch was very good. Mostly sandwiches and salads, but it was all fresh and good quality.

John P.

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61

2

2 years ago

I was hungry. I ate there. My hunger was fed. I'm happy. I didn't burp. But later I slept like a fed guy

Gary B.

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53

1

1 year ago

The food here is very good, nice portions and tasty. Nice atmosphere, and friendly staff

Chris B.

44

6

1

5 years ago

This place was great , going back very soon , I will be trying the wings next time I go

Ian C.

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2

0

3 years ago

Very good food bar and darts great wings 10/10 would really recommend that you go there

Alex R.

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2

0

9 years ago

Just go. You won't be disappointed. Everything is good.

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