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    Crabapples

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Beer Bar, Pizza
    Closed 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    CRABAPPLES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Crabapples front.
    Brad G.

    My first experience here was with an establishment that literally looked like a house. I'm thinking that this is going to be just another one of Buffalo's dive bars. You know the type, don't you? They have a local crowd only and serve maybe 4 types of beer, including 3 really bad taps (Bud, Coors, and Miller Lite). Walking up, I wasn't sure what to expect but I hoped it wasn't going to be this scenario. I entered from an on-center doorway, typical of any old establishment in Buffalo, turned a quick left and emerged into the dark, dimly lit bliss of neon signs, TV sets, a projector, dart boards, and illuminated pool tables. A quick glace to the right revealed a bar littered in taps from around the globe, stretching the length of the bar, representing styles I was completely intrigued by. I slid into the comfortable support of a full-backed bar chair, and was introduced to the girl behind the bar. Instantly, I felt right at home. A quick hello, a tab, and off I went. The night progressed from good conversation to fun sessions of darts and pool, back to full pints for a price you can not beat. If Crabapples were a women, I would surely have proposed this night. The atmosphere is that of a dive bar, old booths from the previous restaurant still line the walls, pool table lights are rigged up by sections of extension cord, pool cues are well used, and the change machine screams '80s arcade, yet these things, in and of themselves, are the charm. Crabapples is a pub based purely on its tap selection, while it mingles at being an atmospheric dive bar with more than enough places to rest your weary legs. The bar is always clean, tables wiped down, and empties picked up around the clock. The girls who run the bar by day are fun and welcoming. They will hold a conversation with you, while being extremely attentive to your empty glass. What they do not know about beer or drinks they make up for with enthusiasm. If you are coming here for the taps, while trying to show off your snobbish attitude, best wait for Pete who usually arrives between 11 pm. Pete is extremely approachable, while looking something like Vin Diesel's little brother. Pete is exactly the type of person you want running your lines. He cares about the product, how it is presented, and maintains a vast knowledge of his carefully chosen inventory. He runs specials, sometimes blowing out extremely good kegs in favor of putting on something new. He also brings in extremely rare allocations every Friday. On a price per ounce ratio, Pete has it dialed in and always makes you feel like you got your money's worth. Crabapples has space for 3 pool tables, 4 electric dart boards, 1 mega touch, 1 digital jukebox, and an arcade beer pong. Beer pong now stands in the former resting place of Chexx Bubble Hockey, something which was far more enjoyable and there is promise that it will make its return after pong has run its course. The pool tables cost $1. They are fully functional, while seated comfortably in their dive bar-like setting. Most of the cues are well used, and while fine for a pick-up game, they may not meet your needs if you are a professional shark. Crabapples features special event nights, which include weekly pool and dart tournaments. So you can play for fun or brag all week and then show off your stuff. The jukebox gives you 2 credits for $1, which is 1 song or 2 off the single credit list. For a bit more money it also plays videos on a couple of the TVs. Fridays and Saturdays can get fairly busy. If your style of drinking is calm and relaxing, then be sure to stop in during the week. Taps range in price from $5-7, so bring about $30 if you want to try a few gems and some games. There is plenty of parking on the side, in front, and to the left of Crabapples. They also have an over-flow lot across Beach street. Crabapples is conveniently located near the I-90 exits 49-52 and just west of where the 33 ends on Genesee Street. It is also a stones throw from Main Street in Williamsville. When I want to enjoy a good beer, I could head to any number of local spots or larger chains that now cater to "craft" beer. While they offer more than pizza by the slice, their 6% and higher ABV beers are often more expensive. I do not desire an establishment dictating my night or my chosen style of refreshment based on their corporate pricing policy. Crabapples is a home away from home, where I am treated with respect by strangers, staff, and locals alike. You'll either love it or leave it. Those that love it are welcome to hang. If your intentions are to talk smack while you give unwavering pretentious praise to other local establishments, then you are by all means welcome to leave. Grab a pint, challenge me to a game of pool, and then stay awhile to chat about the mysteries of the universe. All positive people are welcome at Crabapples.

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    Brooke S.

    TONS of craft beer to choose from and new beer selections on tap every few weeks. Dark and dreary inside but the bathrooms are clean! Pool, darts & beer pong game are always fun. They also have a juke box that you can select your own music from through an app on your smart phone... so that's fun! The bar tenders are always pro-active on your refills and will chill your shots if you ask them to. This is a corner bar "hole-in-the-wall" that does what it does best -- serve tasty craft beer. They have pizza for sale but otherwise no other food I'm aware of.

    You know a bar is good when you lose track of how much you've had to drink :-/

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    My friend Reagan sent me a picture of the tap selection at this place. They have Allagash White. Immediate 5 stars

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    Crabapples is the best bar around. Brew master pete is the best. Highly recommend if you are a craft beer fanatic

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    I just love this bar Pete is a great guy, just serving up some of the greatest beers. Great atmosphere and music.

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    Back woods, needs updated big time and landscaping. Dirty. Wood not want to be there after dark!

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    This is one of my favorites so far on my summer beer discovery list. Super chill vibe. Dogs are…read moreallowed, so I got to pet several friendly dogs when I arrived, and that's a great way to start out an evening. The bartender is awesome and the other customers were great too. I ended up playing several funny rounds of ad-libs with strangers which totally made the evening. I felt welcomed and comfortable, like I immediately was one of the regulars even my first time there. The beer is great and they have a ton of options including stuff on tap and in cans. Look for the tv on the wall for the list of current beers on tap; it's on the far left side of the bar just above the large front windows. My curly fries and chicken strips were perfection - think of the best possible version of those things and that's what I got here. This came with sides of BBQ sauce, blue cheese dip, and ketchup. I greatly enjoyed my pumpkin ale and would happily drink this again. I appreciate that there are so many vegan options on the menu (not my thing but it's nice to have a place to bring vegan friends!). A surprising very cool thing was the restroom. There is great art all over the walls! Check it out even if you don't need to, you won't regret it. I sat at the bar; there is another room with tables and a pool table and I think I spotted some hidden booths in the back. There are also a few outdoor tables out front. Lighting is pretty dim so if you're going to read a book, choose your seat strategically. General volume is on the louder side. Parking is on the street. I saw that they do trivia on Monday nights; there are a ton of flyers for upcoming events in the front window. Overall this was a very easy place to give five stars to.

    I'm so happy they have vegan food, so I believe that everything here can be vegan, I was so excited…read morewhen I saw pretzels and vegan cheese but sad when they said they ran out so I'll be back for that. I got the vegan Mac n cheese and the chicken tenders with fries. Everything I got wasn't good, the breading on the 'chicken' was disappointing and tasted like old oil. The vegan blue cheese was good surprisingly cuz I don't care for the real thing at all. The fries were fine but the Mac n cheese had absolutely no flavor, my kids said to me that mine was better and they aren't that picky with food elsewhere unless it doesn't taste like anything. For that I'll still be back to try other things cuz I appreciate the effort in making vegan food for us vegans out there.

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    Fingies & Fries (4), Pumpkin Pie Ale
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    4.8
    (86 reviews)
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    (4.5) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service!…read more DRINKS: ** Steuben Brewing Company, Hometown English Brown Ale (draft) = (4.75) Great Taste! ** Deschutes Black Butte Porter (draft) = (4.70) Very Solid Porter! ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4) very good * VonTrappBrewing, Hefeweizen Summer Ale = (3.75) Hoppy FOOD: ** Focaccia w. Koji Butter (see photo) = (5) Excellent! So Complex & Best I've had:) ** Buffalo Style Octopus (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Pineapple Pavlova (see photo) = (5) Excellent! Best I've had:) ** Wood Roasted Carrots (see photo) = (4.5) Smokey! ** Chocolate Hazelnut Torte = (4.25) Very good ** House Pickled Vegetables (see photo) = (4) very good ** Double Cut Pork Chop = (4) very good

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    4.5
    (41 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Stopped there for dinner. I got the chicken thighs, the mac & cheese as a side and the jambalaya…read moresausage rice comes with cornbread and a choice of two different sauces. And a side order of french fries I got it's a very cool building when you walk inside with the fireplace sitting area if you want to sit, have a drink. Small bar but excellent . I would definitely recommend if you're looking for some good barbecue.

    Popped into this place this afternoon with a friend to have a little Beer & BBQ and was not…read moredisappointed. The place itself is inviting as you pull up, it's basically a victorian style house converted into what is a very cool, casual, dog friendly, brewery & eatery. The service was instantly friendly, inviting and knowledgeable about their beer selection. I tried several and all were really good. Note: if you like sours try the Cherry Cobbler sour it is over the top tasty! Also had the Cran Orange Ale which I could have drink a second one of easily too. Now on to the food... I am from Texas, and am a bit picky over BBQ, especially Brisket. Y'all there's nothing worse than a dry piece of smoked brisket... just sayin'. Anyway, I ordered a couple apps and the two meat plate with Chicken & Brisket, Beans, Slaw & the Mac Salad. Y'all, the brisket was moist tender and nicely marbled. I ate half of it before even opening the sauces! Same to be said for the Chicken, it was tender, with the perfect little hint of smoke, legit delicious! I highly recommend this spot when visiting the area... I will definitely be back my next time through.

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    What a beautiful ceiling. I love the details and the soft light that's created.
    What a beautiful ceiling. I love the details and the soft light that's created.
    A cozy place to grab a drink and some food.
    A cozy place to grab a drink and some food.
    One-Eyed Cat Brewing

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