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    Mr. Goodbar

    3.7 (103 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
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    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Wing Kings O.

    Lots to love about the name of our next place -- Mr. Goodbar. Mister. Good. Bar. Maybe a little too on-the-nose? "Mr. Goodbar? That's my father. Please, call me Goodbar." Location: 3 / 5 Goodbar got off to a rough start. Our first seats were in close proximity to the bathroom, from which a pungent urinal cake odor emanated. We were able to relocate easily... but the experience lingered. Why must we be forced to contend with urinous odors on so many of these visits? On the plus side, Mr Goodbar has an impressive beer offering and is a great experience otherwise. Presentation: 3.5 / 5 They did a nice job separating the flavors and explaining the respective style differences but as you can see, there were a lot of paper products. A little more porcelain would go a long way to a better score here. Meat: 3.5 / 5 These chickens would have made good politicians because they had extremely thick skins which led to a chewy experience at times. Also, there were a surprising number of oddball shapes with bones sticking out. Cook: 7 / 10 The layout of Goodbar gave us a different perspective on this scoring section because most of the food preparation occurs right out in the open for all to see. We were a bit fearful that it would be like touring the sausage factory (after which most people never want to eat sausage) but it was a quiet night so our order got the maximum attention and everything came out hot and crispy. Specialty: 6.5 / 10 The Horsey Honey Mustard tasted almost nothing like mustard, honey or horse (which we understood, hopefully, to be horseradish). Cajun stout were a decent, sweet BBQ style but not enough Cajun and very little stout. And finally the Italian wings were basically just a plain wing. With all these creative-sounding styles, we were expecting a trip through flavor country and instead we got a stroll through blandsville. Wing std: 13.5 / 15 This is the money category and Goodbar hit the jackpot here. The application of sauce was perfect and the standard medium sauce was a great blend of heat and buttery flavor. While we were somewhat split on the specialty flavors, the Kings were in unanimous agreement about the standard wings. Overall, be careful what you order and be more careful where you sit. This leaves Mr Goodbar somewhere in chicken wing purgatory. While these were good enough to keep them off our "cut" list, they were also not good enough to earn them a playoff spot. Overall Score: 37 / 50

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    Joe T.

    Great wings! I used to go here when I was in college to drink. Now I'm a middle aged dude enjoying the wings.

    Amanda W.

    I've been here a few times, for drinks with friends and for their "Dear Diary" series in the warmer months. Last night was my most recent trip, because sometimes you just need a nice divey type of bar. There were seats that the bar, so we saddled right up and ordered drinks. I saw on the specials board that they had some nice looking drink specials, one of which was $3 green tea shots. Ordered three, one per person in my group. They were made with Jameson and tasted legit like green tea. Whhhaaat?! I know, $3 for a Jameson shot is a darn bargain if I've ever seen one. Things I love: -heated patio in the winter for smokers/ people who want fresh air -pool table! -food/drink specials -expansive upstairs area (where they host dead diary) - dear diary nights- people legitimately get on stage and read excerpts from their childhood/ teenage diaries- it is HILARIOUS. Downsides: -it's an Elmwood bar and can get crowded - the parking can be a nightmare if you drive there Overall, one of my favorite divey joints in the city.

    Mike B.

    Amazing beer selection and equally amazing wings!!! The current owner is a huge beer fan and really knows his beers. In addition to the normal Blue, Bud Light and Rolling Rock, there's also about 36 micro-brews on tap. The owner tries his best to have them all be different styles so theres a TON of variety. Goodbar also hosts a beer club the second Wednesday of every month. Beer club is set up like a traditional tasting where you get to sample about 12 beers. There's always a speaker for the event and every month has a different theme...like German beers, stouts, or maybe only beers from a specific brewery. It's always a great time and you get introduced to some amazing beers. The food at Goodbar is all deep fried but they have a good variety of snacks as well as a few unique ones to keep it interesting. The wings are the best in the city!!! When people come in from out of town and they want wings, I take them here. Besides the normal, hot-medium-mild flavors they have about 10 specialty sauces that are nothing short of amazing. Try out the creole or cajun stout. Overall, Goodbar offers tastey affordable beer, delicious wings and nice folks to enjoy them with!

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    The Cave

    The Cave

    4.7(6 reviews)
    1.1 miBlack Rock

    I met a friend here two weeks ago for a concert. We came to see Mary & Friends. It was Mary Ramsey…read morefrom 10,000 Maniacs with some of her friends. They played and sang jazzy tunes. Her bass player is amazing! He sounds like Brad Paisley! I have no musical talent so it really moved me how well he played the bass. The other artists played well too! The venue is fantastic. It was my first time here. Sportsman's Tavern bought the venue three or four years ago. It isn't a dive bar like Sportsman's Tavern though. It's much more intimate. It's classier too. I liked the way they had the tables set up. I loved the stage area too. There is a small bar area where you can order drinks. There was also a waitress coming around asking if we wanted drinks or food. They have a small menu, and the food sounded good, but I wasn't hungry. You can park on the street or in their small parking lot, which holds about 25/30 spots. You'll enter the venue via a dark door near the front parking spot. There is much more room inside, than how it looks from their lot. The lot was a bit hard to find. I ended up driving around the block and then I noticed it. I'd love to come back here and see another concert soon!

    I went for the first time last weekend and was genuinely surprised at how fun it was. Some overall…read morenotes from the night: - Bring earplugs!! - decent amount of parking in the lot (~15 cars?) - I got there at 7:45 and there were only a few spots left. Best to get there early! - at 7:45, most tables were taken. By 8:30 the crowd was packed at the bar and there almost wasn't enough room to even stand (maybe it's not normally that busy?) - bathrooms were clean and spacious - staff were all friendly - i recommend buying your ticket online ahead of time. I had to go early to buy one at the door (when I called at 7, they said they expected it to sell out before 8) - it looks a little odd from the outside, but The Cave is definitely a cool spot to stop at if you like live music!

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    Buffalo Iron Works

    Buffalo Iron Works

    3.7(104 reviews)
    3.7 miDowntown
    $$

    If you're looking for cool live music off the beaten path, this is the place. I came here for the…read moreVindy's show in June and had a nice time. There is mostly standing room for the venue, with some tables on the main level and a small balcony level for tables. I think everything was still walk-up service at the bar for that night. I didn't get any food and only had water to drink (stay hydrated!), but it looked like a pretty expansive menu for drinks. I was a little wary about the immediate surrounding area, since the streets immediately around the venue were cobblestone. This made it kind of hard to walk, when it wasn't super well lit. I was also confused by the parking arrangement in the area, since it seemed like the garage had some access restriction and the parking around the backside of the building also had confusing signage. This is not a criticism of the business whatsoever, just an important note for the other aspects of your visit.

    For what it is, it's great. We came downtown for a sabers game. Game at 6 we got there a little…read moreafter 4. Not crowded. Large drink menu and very reasonably priced (considering it's downtown.) Perfect pre-game spot. Limited food menu so don't come for a real meal. Also came to a silent disco here in the past. Versatile venue downtown. Owners do a great job with the spot.

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    Buffalo Iron Works - We loved the chalk drawing of our Buffalo Bills on the VIP Balcony Ceiling!

    We loved the chalk drawing of our Buffalo Bills on the VIP Balcony Ceiling!

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    Babeville

    Babeville

    4.6(35 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown
    $$

    Great live music venue in Buffalo, NY. They have on site…read moreparking but there were no spots available when we arrived. Street parking was free and easy to find. We parked right across from the venue. The venue is located in a refurbished church and the highlight for me was seeing all the fixtures including pews and glass stained windows still in tact. Getting in was easy they just checked our ids and scanned our tickets. Short walk from the entrance to the actual music area. There is a floor standing room area you can watch the music, as well as two elevated seating areas. The seats were pews and very roomy. It was nice to be able to sit and enjoy the show free from the crowds. The sound quality was mostly good but at times I found it was very loud and hard to hear what the musician was saying. Didn't get any drinks or use the bathroom, so I can't comment on this aspect. Overall, I thought this was a great venue.

    This was the first time I have been here for a concert. My previous visits were for a fund raiser;…read morethere were no chairs set up, only vendors. I could not judge the space as a concert hall. My estimate is a capacity of 400-500 chairs, in rows of 14 the floor, plus the balcony. I was there to see Judy Collins, who still has a wonderful voice. (She is 87). A friend asked why she was not performing in the Mary Seton room at Kleinhans Music Hall. I think the acoustics are better here, as are the slightly padded chairs. It is certainly more intimate.

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    Town Ballroom

    Town Ballroom

    4.0(92 reviews)
    2.4 miDowntown
    $$

    Great concert venue…read more We arrived shortly after doors for Lights last night and easily secured a great spot behind the railing of yhe first elevated tier. The set up is the ground surrounded by a few higher tiers so there's not a bad spot in the building. My husband had no problems coming and going for drinks, which were inexpensive, especially for a concert venue. Great sound and screens on either side but you should have a good view even in the back. Great service, too.

    My sister-in-law wanted to go to Emo night at this venue and she decided to ask my husband and I to…read morego with her. I haven't been to many shows since covid and I was super excited to get out and have a blast. It did not disappoint. The show was great and we all a great time. I was pleasantly surprised to see that when I went to use the restroom there was an attendant there with a table full of basic necessities. I've traveled a lot and I've seen this type of service before but I was surprised to see it at Town Ballroom (in the best way possible). It's a nice touch especially when there's a million things you forget when you go out to the bar and don't want to have to carry a million things. Overall it was a great night. There weren't a ton of people there so it getting drinks at the bar was easy. The bar out front is great and the drinks are always on point. It's really cool the way they have giant pictures of a lot of the artists that have performed there over the years. The bar in the back is ok. The bartender seemed annoyed and was damn near inconvenienced by us standing at the bar but I just ignored his ass and enjoyed my night. It was a great night and I look forward to more shows.

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    Town Ballroom - Lining up. Doors opened at 7 pm. The concert started an hour later.

    Lining up. Doors opened at 7 pm. The concert started an hour later.

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    Mohawk Place - Cobwebs everywhere. If the sprinklers came on, I'd get covered with dust.

    Mohawk Place

    3.8(37 reviews)
    2.8 miDowntown
    $

    Mohawk Place is back, and after finally stopping in during its reopening weekend, I can happily say…read morethe place still has all the charm that makes it a Buffalo favorite. The new management seems to be off to a great start, and the combination of live music, dive bar atmosphere, and friendly vibes makes it the kind of spot that's easy to spend an entire evening in. We grabbed a couple of cocktails and settled in before going to a comedy show at Key Bank Center. Food-wise, we ordered a sampler featuring their steak sandwich with caramelized onions, house-made chips, 3 wings, and potato salad. I don't know if this will be offered in the future or if it was more for their soft opening. The steak sandwich was the standout for me. It came with a piece of strip steak that may not have been the fanciest cut, but it was flavorful and hit the spot. The chips were perfectly crunchy and dangerously addictive. I honestly could've eaten an entire bag of them. The potato salad was another pleasant surprise, creamy and flavorful without being overloaded with onions like so many versions are. If the reopening weekend is any indication, Mohawk Place is a great bar to grab a drink, and enjoy some surprisingly good food.

    A fun, friendly, dive kinda bar with live music. My bartender and the other patrons were very…read morefriendly and we engaged in conversation the entire visit. Drink pricing and selection were very reasonable. I arrived around 6 on a Saturday, and just missed their cover charge. I was told the band did not start until at least 8, and while I appreciate a good dive and live music, I would be hard pressed to pay a cover here. Some patrons said that it is too loud to enjoy socially when a band is playing, which I can see given the size of the place. The bathroom graffiti was definitely more creative than most! (Yes, I'm weird guys lol) It's definitely a place I would return again if bar hopping, but not somewhere I'd be comfortable going alone at night (speaking of the location, not the establishment itself)

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    Mohawk Place - Large stage is great for bands.

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    The Colored Musicians Club Of Buffalo - Gregory Burrus at Welcome Banner of The Colored Musicians Museum

    The Colored Musicians Club Of Buffalo

    4.5(15 reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
    $

    I came here to see the museum (on first floor) but did not have a chance to see the club…read more(upstairs). This building is on the national register of historic places. The museum was fantastic, truly a hidden gem and full of lots of local music history. George Scott, the president of the museum, gave us a tour and he shared incredible stories that really brought the history into modern day context. There are several exhibits, including: - a timeline that follows the evolution of American music. Each genre is associated with a time period and has a number, which can be punched into a sound stick so you can hear songs from that era. This exhibit would be interesting to both children and adults. - Buffalo connection to many nationally known musicians - History of the Local 533 union (American Federation of Musicians), who started the Colored Musicians Club. - interactive sound recording studio stations - an interactive band exhibit - and more! I can't say enough great things about how interesting this museum is, and I can't believe how many nationally recognized musicians had a Buffalo connection. I highly recommend the museum, and I actually would love to go back so I could spend more time with the interactive exhibits. It's great for all ages. Reservations can be made online for both in person and virtual tours through MichiganStreetBuffalo.org

    This is a magnificent mural, on a fantastic culturally important site. I believe the buodng is…read moreregistered as a National Historic Place. If not, it should be. The mural was done by William Cooper. Cooper is a Buffalo native and well know as a small shop proprietor and teacher. His mural includes: Allen "Al" Tinney Dodo Greene Duke Ellington Miles Davis Nat King Cole Grover Washington, Jr. Elvin Shepherd Count Basie

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    The Colored Musicians Club Of Buffalo - Amazing!!!

    Amazing!!!

    The Colored Musicians Club Of Buffalo - Gregory Burrus with George Scoot - Big Band Leader at The Colored Musicians Museum Club

    Gregory Burrus with George Scoot - Big Band Leader at The Colored Musicians Museum Club

    The Colored Musicians Club Of Buffalo

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