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    Crabapples

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Beer Bar, Pizza
    Wed 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Thu 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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    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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    Dog And Pony

    (45 reviews)

    South Buffalo

    From the moment we walked in without very welcome. It was newly remodeled and had a great vibe…read more We were seated immediately, I think we beat the rush for sure. Our server Michelle was very cordial and attentive to our needs. I had a kobe burger which was delicious. It was our 1st time there, we will be back for sure!!!

    We came here for lunch because we seen so many great reviews but man, what a disappointment. The…read morebar area was nice, but the service and the food was not as everyone else described. I ordered the smash burger, my husband ordered the turkey sandwich. After we were waiting for our food for over 25 minutes, the server came over and said that he was just informed they don't have the turkey because they had an issue with that freezer. Ok, so my husband ordered the cheese steak because he was super excited for the bahn mi roll. My smash burger was alright, but the bread they use for their burgers remind me of those cheap buns you get from TOPS that just fall apart. The worst part was that they forgot the dog sauce on my burger, so I asked for the sauce, and THEY CHARGED ME FOR ASKING FOR SAUCE THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ALREADY BE ON THE BURGER I ORDERED. My husband made sure to tell me after we already left because he knew I would have fought it and our already 1.5 hour long lunch date would have been longer waiting for the refund... He ordered the cheesesteak and the sandwich was so small, and the "bahn mi bun" wasn't even toasted which is a signature for bahn mi bread. He said the flavor was fine but nothing to rave about. The worst part, for me, were the French fries that came with both of our meals. They were soooo heavily peppered that they were inedible. We asked for ketchup to try to make them tolerable, and they gave us a pre-portioned small cup of ketchup... You serve french fries with most of your menu, why isn't there ketchup on the table?!? Overall, It was a nice place to have on senrca street which used to only have the blackthorn and franchescas, but I would not eat here again.

    Crabapples - divebars - Updated May 2026

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