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Buff's Pub

4.0 (635 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Carolina Gold
Melissa M.

We went Saturday for lunch and are already plotting our next visit. It was very crowded at 12:15 and only got more so; be prepared to wait! It's a small space, nice local pub. Service was quick! I got the Buff's Pale Ale which they have brewed by Harpoon. It was ver good. Their Guinness pours are great too. We got 20 of their mild buffalo and 10 of their Carolina Gold, which came with fries. Everything was beyond delicious. I loved the flavor of the gold and could have handled the medium buffalo. The chicken had crispy skin and there was a ton of meat on each one. A nice even split between flats and drums too. The fries were excellent as well Best wings we've had!

Wings Plate
Marc S.

First time stopping at Buff's in a few years - still good! Really enjoyed the Wings plate with onion wings, sauce Buffalo Xtra Hot (which is not SUPER hot, but just right). Salad was also good, fresh vegetables and a good size. Friendly bartender - thanks Eduardo. FYI: They DO take credit cards these days, no need to worry about cash.

Buffalo Wings
Tony L.

Buff's Pub in Newton is a must-visit for chicken wing lovers! Their wings are consistently praised for being juicy, flavorful, and available in a variety of delicious sauces like Honey Hot and Buffalo. The wings have a great crispy texture without being overdone, and the sauces strike a perfect balance of heat and taste. Beyond wings, the menu offers tasty burgers, salads, and classic pub sides like sweet potato fries. The vibe is casual and lively, with plenty of TVs showing sports, making it a great spot for gatherings or catching a game. The staff are friendly and welcoming, though it can get busy during peak hours. Just a heads-up--they only accept cash, which is a bit inconvenient but doesn't detract from the overall experience. If you're in Newton and craving top-notch wings and a fun, laid-back atmosphere, Buff's Pub definitely delivers.

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Chris M.

It is all set up for a Sunday football game with five televisions. Wherever the seat, there is a view of one of the screens. There are meters in front with free parking on the side street. It had a rustic look with barn boards on the walls and wood through out. Tables are out front on the sidewalk. I had the buff cheeseburger with Greek salad. The Greek salad was a four dollars more for the substitute. The burger was less so it all evened out. I would definitely return.

sirloin tips with onion rings and veggies

Had lunch here with a friend yesterday. I have driven right by this place dozens and dozens of times over the years and never realized it was there. I have been reading reviews about how great the wings are here for many years and have wanted to stop in and try them out. Parking was a little tough to find when we arrived at ~12:30 PM. There are 5-6 metered spaces out front but of course they were all taken. I drove around the block and was able to find parking on the side of a dentist office on the block before. I also saw at least one parking lot nearby. Washington street is a very busy street so don't go there expecting to be able to drive from one side to the other jockeying for a parking spot! Anyway, I have read "collegiate" as a description for Buff's Pub and I would agree with that. For me it looked pretty beat but maybe that adds to the ambiance. There are several booths against the wall on the left-hand side and they seemed small but were fine for two people. We ordered fried cheese curds for an appetizer (I believe this was a special for the day), my friend had the sirloin tips with onion rings and some veggies and I had chicken tenders with mild buffalo sauce and fries. The cheese curds were OK. I was in Wisconsin a couple weeks ago and I think everyone there eats cheese curds with every meal and they are really good there - at Buff's they were OK - I thought they fried them too long - the outside of the curds were very hard - you had to really aggressively stab them with a fork to be able to pick one up. My friend really liked his sirloin tips - looked like there were 6-8 nicely sized pieces of meat. The onion rings were large and crunchy. I tried one and it was pretty good. My tenders were good - not the best I've ever had but tasty. I ordered the mild buffalo style and I appreciated that they didn't overdo the sauce and make it hotter than what I was expecting. The fries were shoestring style and were OK - served hot but with no seasoning. There are lots of flavor options for wings and tenders so I think that as long as you like chicken you'll find something here that you'll really like. Our server was very friendly - she mentioned that she had worked there for 23 years and she was very helpful with answering any questions we had. The inside looks old to me but again, maybe folks like that lived-in feel. I thought the place could use an update. I used the bathroom and it looked fairly new and was spotless. The food is pretty solid. I'd go back if given the opportunity. Parking can be tough and since the place is pretty small I would think it gets crowded/noisy on certain evenings but I think overall Buff's Pub is a solid place to enjoy some wings/tenders. If I did go back I would probably try the nachos or the turkey chili. Just sayin'.

Wing plate
Alex W.

Really can't get better wings in the Boston area than Buff's. I've never had any other item on their menu and probably never will. No thrills, Buff's is simple and perfect. The place is always busy and doesn't take reservations. You will have to wait a while, so put your name down with them at the front, grab a drink, and watch a game. I usually get the wing plate with Nashville hot sauce. Highly recommend for wings and good times!

Justin M.

Buff's Pub. A great establishment. Came for the wings, indulged in the wings. We got the buffalo, honey hot, bourbon peach bbq, bbq, and the teriyaki. They were all super crispy and the sauces were excellent. The beer and alcohol menu is excellent. There were tons of IPAs to pick from. We love this place and will come back here any chance that we get!! 10/10

Gabrielle K.

The place is small but is known for the best wings in boston. I tried to go one evening a few months back and they told me a 1hr wait lol NO considering there's about nothing around there. So this time around I decided to get it when they open. Service was okay but I give it to the fact the server said they just started working there 2 days ago. Since they weren't busy the wings came out in like 2 mins which was interesting. So the food. Well...They were wings that's for sure. I know the wing sauces I got and yet I couldn't figure out what I was tasting. The flavors did not stand out and I swear one of them which I suspected was the peach bourbon bbq was actually buffalo and they got my order wrong. I'll never know because the check just listed small wings sets but online the buffalo wings looked like what i got. I won't be back but glad I finally went and put my thoughts to rest. Life is full of wins and losses, you just keep moving. What I got Lemon pepper garlic parmesan wings Peach bourbon bbq probably buffalo wings $ Food 4 Atmosphere 5 Service 4

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Wings are otherworldly. Still need to try the burgers. Rating may change after that.

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Every time I come to newton.. I have to stop in for there amazing wings...:)

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Hands down best buffolo in the boston area. Heads up cash only.

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Truly the best buffalo wings in Boston! Great salads, tips and cold bottled beer! Excellent spot to watch a game...but get there early!

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Great wings but man does it get busy. Waited a while for a table but it was worth it.

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