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    Old Pink

    4.1 (124 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, American

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    OLD PINK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Divey
    DJ
    Good for dancing

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    Shannon R.

    The Old Pink has been around since before I was born and is a Buffalo/Allentown landmark. The bar hasn't changed since I was younger and that's what makes it great and nostalgic. When I'm around Allen St. or out for the art festival, we always stop by for a cocktail.

    Karla D.

    Allentown is a cool section of Buffalo and Old Pink is no exception. It's absolutely the epitome of a cool dive bar. The prices are reasonable and the bartenders are super cool. I don't understand the negative reviews by some here on Yelp. Perhaps not understanding the concept of a dive bar? Anyway we had a cool experience and a great tasting steak sandwich. If I lived in Buffalo, this is a bar I would frequent.

    Steak sandwich

    The steak sandwich was as good as everyone says, and i thought the price was very fair too.

    The famous Old Pink steak sandwich.
    Tara K.

    I'd be somewhat frightened to see what the Old Pink looks like in the light of day. But if you are cool with a dive bar, and like a good very-late-night greasy sandwich, the Old Pink is known for being the best in town on both accounts. Nestled in the heart of Allentown, parking can be tricky. But once you walk, or stumble, your way to the Old Pink, it is a fun experience. They offer three sandwiches made behind the bar: a cheeseburger, fried bologna, and their marquee steak sandwich. The steak sandwich is not a philly-chopped steak. It is a thick steak filet that is topped with peppers, onions, and cheese on a grill-warmed bun. I don't eat meat, normally the hubbs doesn't either, but he'll bend his rules sometimes when eating out. And the Old Pink steak sandwich is a rule-bender for him. He asserts that it is the best steak sandwich in the city, one of the best he's ever had. I saw a fried bologna coming off the grill, and it was two thick slabs double-decked with cheese, peppers, and onions on a warmed bun, that also looked very well made. So if you can stomach the ramshackle appearance of the Old Pink, and you eat meat, you'll definitely be able to stomach one of their well-loved bar sandwiches amidst the friendly crowd in this hometown-favorite dive bar.

    Looks a bit like a haunted house
    Owen R.

    I like this option in Allentown. Also because it's a real dive bar, crowd can be smaller than other places w yelling dudes in ugly Christmas sweaters. Pool table and drinks are a good price.

    Steak sandwich
    Alex L.

    This place has a lot of local notoriety for its diveyness, cheap booze and overall seedy fun factor. I can't add much more to that discussion. All I can say is that everything you've heard about their steak sandwich is true. You need to get one before it's too late. Or better yet, get it when it's too late because odds are that that they'll still be serving it at 3am. What is it? It's quite simple really. They take a nicely cut 10-12oz+ cut of steak and grill it RIGHT BEHIND THE BAR along with a sandwich roll, some peppers onions and cheese. They cook it to order and although I was a bit apprehensive about ordering a medium rare steak from a dive bar, it did not disappoint. For $10, I got an amazing steak sandwich. I wasn't even drunk. Sure, it could have used a little more seasoning, but you got a pepper shaker there...go to town. You can't expect much more for the price. I loved how they cooked it to order and it was nice, pink and juicy. Can't wait to come back for more steak sandwiches. Yum.

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    J C.

    In town for a concert and stopped here based on a recommendation. That being said, I f**king love this place! Good staff, patrons and music playing. Enjoy!!!

    Old Pink Ladies Room, nice vintage tile work

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    Came from out of town. This was right down the street from our place we were staying. A very nice dive bar! Cheap drinks and a pool table.

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    Old Pink - divebars - Updated May 2026

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