Came here for a low key valentines day and it did not disappoint. We got there around 7pm and we're able to get a seat at the bar. It was pretty quiet until around 10pm when we left. We ordered wings, fries, fried pepperoni and many drinks. The wings were solid. We got everything and bbq. The everything is spicy. The rest of the food waa great. I liked the fried pepperoni that were recommended to me. Im recommending them to you. You also get marinara sauce for dipping. Downside. I think my gluten allergies are getting worse because this is a shared fryer and I had small reactions that I wasn't expecting. Bartenders were fun and friendly. It was a great time! Highly recommend for a low key night and solid wings with a bunch of different flavors. read more

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We came here to see Off the Wall. Any place that adds blueberries to an EBC Blueberry is already on my good side. They've got a lot of craft brews, cheap but tasty bar eats, pool, darts, and a small stage. The crowd noise can be unpleasantly loud without music, but the acoustics are great for when the music starts. A security guard was a little weird when my husband tried to go to the bathroom and wanted to take his chair unless he got out of line and sat back down. Apparently he was guarding that chair in particular. I dunno. Otherwise service is great. read more

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Another amazing visit! Bucket of wings!!! The best in Buffalo! Love the honey creole, but can't go wrong with any flavor. Service was top notch as always! It was really busy in the early afternoon but the bartenders still had beautiful smiles on their faces. The place is a typical bar. Not flashy because they allow their beer list, chicken wings, and customer service to shine, so they don't need to be extra! read more

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 read more

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Very cool bar. Great decor, bartenders are good. Beer prices are fair. Good prices are good, food is just decent to ok. Ordered extra crispy wings and they came just cooked to temp. You get what ya pay for. Good experience overall. read more

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

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Perfect if you are looking for a typical bar. No bells and whistles. They always have a few specials and prices are super reasonable. Quick, no nonsense service. Haven't had food, but the wings smelled amazing. read more

I've had some misunderstandings with this business in the past, and because of that experience, I personally don't feel comfortable supporting it. I will never be back. read more

When in Buffalo, it seems obligatory to try a wing bar in town. Mr. Goodbar happened to be the closest one to the area I was in so I gave it a try for lunch and was not disappointed. I was quickly greeted and grabbed a seat at bar so I could watch the game. It was pretty empty for lunch and the food came quick. I went with an order of the medium wings and onion rings. The rings were a huge portion and perfectly fried and seasoned. The wings were excellent- good size with lots of meat and a good amount of spice without burning your taste buds. It was a great meal and worth the stop. read more

I frequently visit Mr. Goodbar with my group of friends. It is a fun place to gather with friends over drinks while tuning in to a football game, listening to live music, or just to get out of the house on a Friday night. The downstairs is a decent size with the bar close to the entrance and with a large space on the other side of the room for live music and games. There is a large room upstairs (with a bar) where they have karaoke every Wednesday night - it is so much fun! The only critique I have is that they never have more than 1 bartender upstairs, so I'm sometimes waiting 5-10 minutes for 1 beer, which is really annoying. Your best bet is to just go downstairs where they always have multiple bartenders. The staff is very kind despite being busy. Their food is also really good (yup, including the wings!) so no need to eat dinner ahead of time, unless you can't eat typical bar food! Mr. Goodbar is the quintessential Buffalo dive bar. I'm glad it's doing well during the pandemic and am glad to give them my business. read more

Mr. Goodbar is a highly serviceable dive bar that has most standard dive bar features, e.g. cheap and large drinks served in plastic cups, bartenders who will do shots with you, squalor, etc. I think there are pool tables, but it's kinda dark and I've usually had a lot of drinks, so maybe not. I think there's also some kind of punch card for beer, but maybe I've got that wrong, too. There is most assuredly a free bar food buffet on Friday featuring what I only imagine would be good wings were I not a vegetarian who never, ever gets drunk and guiltily devours wings. That is totally somebody else. Mind your manners and don't have seconds until everyone else has had a chance. So, it's like the Yelp event of dive bars. If darkness and noise and heavy drinking at very reasonable prices, which is to say dive bars as a concept, are your thing, you will likely find Mr. Goodbar to your taste. I prefer it to most of its more-upscale but not-more-entertaining close relatives along Elmwood. Do with that what you will. Ratings are expressions of gut instincts, after all. Like most Elmwood bars, features street parking only. There's limited patio space for the 47 annual days of suitable weather. read more

Here's what you probably already know: It's an iconic Elmwood village bar that often has live music. The patio area is nice in the summertime & the beer list here is superb & well rounded- everything from Blue light & PBR to great craft beer from breweries you haven't even heard of. Something you might not know however, is that they have some of the BEST WINGS in the city! They've got over a dozen u inquest sauces, my favs being the Cajun Stout bbq & the Garlic Sriracha. And while wing prices are soaring everywhere, Goodbar has kept their's reasonable- u can get a DOUBLE ORDER here (20 wings) FOR LESS than $20 Good luck beating those prices They also do other fryer stuff such as fried pickles & fried pepperoni, which u HAVE to try. And the staff is great too! Good Beer, Good times, Goodbar read more

Just some fun facts: *For beer, they only serve draft or can- no bottles. *As of this week, they're still taking Covid precautions (spraying you with sanitizer as you walk in, must wait to be seated). *Still has that raunchy smell just mixed with bleach now- but least you know they're cleaning! haha *GREAT bar food! *Patio space- some covered/some not read more

Great wings! I haven't been here since college -40 years ago- and it hasn't changed a bit --but they now have food and the wings are spectacular we couldn't even get enough of them. They also have an assortment of fried foods to eat like fried mushrooms and fried pepperoni and fried pickles. read more

Please fix the purse hooks and flat shelves in the women's restrooms for purses and drinks.

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. read more

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I go here often and will be back. I go for the comedy though. It's a cool neighborhood bar in the village. They have DJs sometimes, live remotes with the radio station, and I think even live music on some nights. There's pool and darts; good food. A tater tots and nachos bar (pre-COVID) and good drinks....lots of drinks. But I go for the comedy on Thursday nights. Clayton and Bennett do a great job with the open mic events and showcases over there. I suggest this to anyone; whether they live in the area or are visiting the area. If you want a place to just hang out and chill in a bar setting, or to see comedy on Thursdays, I vouch for this place. read more

Went here on a Friday night and the bouncer denied my friends out of state ID, which is real, and then handed him his old NY expired ID to prove he is indeed 21 and then said that was fake too. No chance to talk to anyone else, or have someone else look at them. Group of 8 that were all going to pay cover, too. Bouncers could use some training on IDs and professionalism. read more

Nice place, dive bar definitely but they have some great comedy shows from time to time and the bartenders are pretty cool. If you have a party you can rent out the upstairs and they have a private bar up there. For a typical buffalo bar I could not really think of any reason why you should not go there. Like all places it could get crowded and parking can be pretty rough in that area but if that doesn't bother you check it out some time. read more

My trans friend went here this weekend and used the mens room and was harassed by a group of other men on their way out. mr goodbar does not create an inclusive environment and this is not the first time my friends and I have had a negative experience at this bar. read more

If you like dive bars, this place is great. I don't like dive bars (but I really wanted to try their chicken wings), so I came here with a bunch of friends. As I entered, I observed really, really, really drunk people having fun. That involved "dancing" (stumbling), shrieking and slurred conversation. I prefer 'dancing' that is more close to dancing than stumbling and don't really enjoying hearing people shriek, but hey I don't judge. It's great to see people have fun. It was a Wednesday night and there was stand-up comedy upstairs. The first guy started off his routine by hitting on all the girls in the front row and I was pretty jealous of his job. He was hitting on the women AND getting laughs! How cool is that? The second guy made a lot of grandma and Facebook jokes that I didn't particularly find funny, but then the wings came out and OH PAPA -- they were great! We ordered them extra crispy and they did not disappoint. 40 wings came to be about $41 and the spicy barbecue wings are to die for. They really rival some of the touristy places that 'invented wings' (Duff's and Anchorbar) and are local and dive-y (whatever that means). Heck, I don't even know. I just know they tasted great. I won't be back here on my own accord, but if I'm hosting friends who love dive bars and great wings, I'll definitely bring them here. read more

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! read more

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Go for the pub grub and wings, solid bar food and drink specials daily...live local bands all the time... read more

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Been going to Goodbar for as long as I've been able to legally drink. It's got divey vibes, but that's its character. The bar is approachable as soon as you walk in. There's a decent amount of tables and seating around the bar. The bathrooms are toward the back. They're dim lit and kept pretty clean compared to some Buffalo dive bars. On the opposite side of the place from the bar you'll find a few dart boards and a pool table. There's a sheltered outdoor space for smoking. Food is pretty decent there. They're known for having good wings, haven't tried anything else. Really appreciate their selection of beer. Prices are listed on screens so you know what you're paying before ordering. Occasionally bands play there. Sometimes there's a cover, sometimes not. Their website lists which bands are playing and when. read more

Came here for a coworker's going away happy hour and the place was decent. Liked that they had a massive selection on beer either on tap or bottled. Another thing that was nice was the complementary food for happy hour which consisted of: a veggie tray, cheese pepperoni and crackers, popper, pizza rolls and wings, this was a pleasant surprise. Another thing Mister Goodbar has going for them is the size, there was space, if there's one thing I hate when I go to a bar is people standing on top of me. The main thing that I didn't like about this place was the blasting music, I don't mind music on the louder side, but I would like to be able to hear the person that I am trying to have a conversation with. Would I come to Mister Goodbar again, maybe if someone suggested it, but this isn't really my kind of place. read more

I've been a patron of Goodbar for about 3 years now. Recently I've become more of a regular as they have my favorite hobby, karaoke, every Wednesday night in the upstairs section of the bar. The few times I've gone on other days of the week there had been live music. It's definitely a divey "college" bar. The clientele are mostly young-mid 20's. They have a great draft beer selection and a craft brew club. The staff as long as I've been going there have always been friendly. On busy nights they can feel rushed and uninterested in the customers but that's to be expected when you're serving 20 demanding people at the same time every hour.. Lol. I've never had an issue with the staff, service, nor the drinks. Everyone knows what they're doing and do it well. read more

Mister Goodbar is one of my favorite bars in the Buffalo area. The location is what I like the most, very close to other great bars and food options. read more

College bar vibe - pool tables and good beer selection. Overall very chill place to go after a long day. Enjoyed playing pool when I was there last time - make sure you bring quarters I didn't order a mixed drink because their beer menu is so large ! read more

Called to place a to go order. "I don't think we're doing that right now." Things must be going well there. read more

LOVE this place on a nonbusy day (weekdays & Sunday). There is a good normal crowd, GREAT beer and good food! Sundays, they have 10 wings for $6. I love their wings. I've gotten them twice now and I'm drooling. On a Friday or Saturday, the bar is filled with college kids and a more immature crowd. read more

This is one of my fav bars in Buffalo for the beers, prices, and specials. They have a good vibe generally as a more sports centric places, but it doesn't feel too ridiculous. I like it for when friends come to town and they want to grab a no-frills drink around good people. read more

Terrible service, terrible bar tending staff/management; attend at your own caution during the terrible Covid-19.

Sam is literally the rudest bartender I've EVER had in buffalo. My friend and I went here at around 9 pm, both wearing heels, and he refused to serve my friend because she tripped over their shitty sticky floor, claimed she was "stumbling." Once we ordered food, and i was served a drink, my friend attempted to get served a drink and they refused to serve her (mind you i was 20x more drunk than her). The bartender ( SAM ) then refused to share his name with her. Just shitty all around, do not recommend. read more

Honestly one of my favorite bars in Buffalo. Who can beat free happy hour apps? Their menu is simplistic and ALL fried so don't come here on a diet or expect anything fancy. That said, it is always perfectly crispy and delicious. Make sure to get the tots, fried pepperoni, and wings. Great beer selection whether you want something good or cheap. The best part for me is that they are not trying to be anything they aren't- they are a dive bar through and through and make no apologies for that. I'd recommend going earlier in the night when the bar is not so crowded or going for a Bloody Mary on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Went for karaoke on a Wednesday (karaoke is every Wednesday and the last Friday of the month) and had a lot of fun. Started off quiet but by midnight the place was packed. Good drink deals as well. read more

Man, I love this place. That being said, I understand why the rating isn't 5 star across the board. A lot of people that rate bars on Yelp are weekenders. And that's fair. That's when most people attend bars. If you want a real review of any bar, you need to ask a regular. Not a weekend warrior, but a guy who has been to all the bars in town and has decided that this bar, above all others, is his bar. This is my bar. For reasons that a Yelp review can never explain. It's also the bar of many interesting, if not odd, folk that I share bar stools with. I fully recommend this bar and there's a good chance I'm at it when you show up. read more

Probably my favorite bar in Buffalo, NY. The people who work there are great, from the bouncers to the bar backs. Everyone there loves to talk sports, and can talk for minutes or hours. The place has over 30 beers on tap and have one of the best selections in Buffalo if not THE best. One Wednesday night a month the owner has a beer club with a different theme every month. It does cost 25.00 but you drink for 3 hours and they also provide some snacks as well at the end. It's worth the price, you get more beer than $25 that's for sure. The open mic comedy they have is also great. You'll find a lot of local funny people who test out their material upstairs to the crowd and their peers. If you like a good laugh, this is a great place to go for it. It helps when there's not many places in Buffalo to get them too. Overall, you're spending a lot less money here than most bars in Buffalo, and the place gets packed. The bartenders do a lot of great work, and will pour you a nice one, just remember to tip well too these guys deserve it more than anyone else in Buffalo! read more

One of the most relaxed bars in Buffalo. It is a big Buffalo State College bar, but you can meet up with a group of friends and have some amazing beers. All the bartenders are friendly and quick on their feet and can make great recommendations. They have live bands often and comedy upstairs. Patio in the front, pool tables, and some dart boards. Do not worry about what you are wearing, you can go in dressed right after work from the office or just getting done working on your car. They also have the best wings in Buffalo, no Anchor bar and Duffs do not! read more

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Laid back college bar. No pretentiousness or snootiness, just good people, cheap drinks, and lotsa beer. - They got a punch card! By 10 craft beers get one free!! - Cheap prices - they don't ding ya just cuz they're a bar - Big beer selection - but they had no idea what Kokanee was... I miss the NW.... - Kinda dirty and it's dim/dark, but that's also part of the appeal - Good outdoor patio - They do have free food nights, only had the soup, but it was tasty - It's the combo of good prices, good selection, and laid back people that make it worthwhile - When you don't want the slicked hair and popped collars of Chippewa or the skinny jeans of Allentown, hit up Goodbar, because the name says it all.... read more

I like Mister Goodbar because anything goes. I can come in dressed in sweats and not feel out of place because I feel like it's a judgment free zone with cool people and cool bartenders and it's always nice to have a place like that in the neighborhood. They have dartboards and pool tables, plenty of seating and lots of televisions. It's divey, I mean don't expect to be wowed with elegance here because it's not that kind of place. The drinks are inexpensive and the bartenders in my experience have been nothing but attentive and nice. Good place to go on a random week night. read more