5 stars for being the diviest, dive bar in the history of dive bars. It's dim, it's dingy, and it draws a variety of crowds. I have over a decade of memories from this place. But you know what? The bartenders are attentive and friendly and they serve the best steak sandwich I've ever had in my life and most likely the best you will ever have in your life too. It's a full steak (not cut up), cooked behind the bar to order, topped with melted slices of cheese and peppers and onions on a grilled roll. It's incredibly tender and delicious. read more

Old Pink - Steak sandwich and this picture does not do justice for how amazing this was! - Dive Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The hype about the steak sandwich is real. It's not shaved or chopped steak, it's a solid cut of steak. But it's tender so it works as a sandwich. I ordered rare and it was perfectly cooked. It has cheese green peppers and onions and the bun was nicely toasted/grilled. Service was great too. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

Old Pink - Steak sandwich - Dive Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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. read more

Old Pink - The famous Old Pink steak sandwich. - Dive Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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. read more

Old Pink - Steak sandwich - Dive Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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. read more

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This was recommended by some bartenders at another venue. I was in town for work and my boyfriend was there for a few days to visit. This place was awesome! Bartenders were great and service was quick. The steak sandwiches though, OMG!!!! We got one to split and shortly after we devoured it, got another one. It was cooked to perfection. The bun had just the right Amount of crunch and the steak had cheese, peppers and onions. The vibe was divey but super cool. Would definitely go back!! read more

Been out of Buffalo for quite a while but when I returned this was one of our favorite stops. Went first time with my little brother, who has since passed, on a Saturday night at 1am and it was packed. I grew up in Lackawanna which make me an aficionado of dive bars and this place takes the cake. Does not look like much from the outside or in. Just a bunch of friendly people looking to have a good time. Have not tried the food and parking in Allentown is a problem but well worth the effort. read more

Honestly not horrible they're known for their steak sandwiches but they're kinda mid and it didn't help that they forgot about mine until I mentioned it. I mean I get it but it wasn't that busy at the same time also they wouldn't put mayo on my bun they had me put it on it myself which I thought was kinda weird considering that I asked them to. But the guy just told me that they didn't have any mayo anyways still stop by read more

I stumbled onto Allen Street and this place was the best part. Heather was my bartender and the steak sandwich was

Named after the intimate regions of any woman over 75, this is a very interesting graffiti-covered bar which is infamous for its steak sandwich, that so many people have raved about (unendingly), to the extent that I felt compelled to venture down here and give it a try. "Don't share the secret", they said. OK, OK. With all this hype, it better be good. I find a lot of things on Allen Street are overrated, and sadly, this place does not break that trend. Old Pink didn't do it for me. I think their exterior is scary and cool and AMAZING, with all the cool graffiti and moon and stars and black and blue and gold and silver style stuff, really amazing setting. And the place seems really busy and lively with lots of people going in and out and a generally exciting, if divey, feeling about it. However this famous and much hyped sandwich... well let's be honest here. Yes the meat is absolutely tender, I mean it's basically prime rib style steak, grilled to perfection and then put on a sub roll. But that's where the compliments end. The whole thing is very small. It's also priced quite high ($10 would be a lot even if it was huge, but considering it's small, that's uber pricey). Then there's the fact that it really isn't seasoned at all... you've got some onions, peppers and cheese on there, but the whole thing really just doesn't taste like that much. It's subtle... it's unseasoned... it's lacking in a bit of flavour. It could easily have earned a 4/5 if it was just for the sandwich alone, for taste alone. Because it is good, and very tender, and I give it credit for that. But when you consider the fact that the wait time was something ridiculous like 25 minutes... and that I knew it would be, so I ordered ahead...or tried to... and they refuse to take phone orders... and then the fact that it's SO hyped up by so many people... and then the fact that it's actually quite small... and actually very pricey... and that it's not seasoned or really tasty... then it all combines to be a rather disappointing endeavor. This place was the 4th place on my "crazy Monday evening food tour" which consisted of some WOW places (Spice Bazaar, Kalypso), some very good places (Kung Food, Osteria), some places I didn't order from (Guercio's stop making sandwiches at 3pm, Luca was out of blood orange sorbetto) and also Press Raw Juice Bar (delicious and expensive), Zip's Pizza on Grant (not as good as the Hertel one), and Old Pink (wasn't into it). I went to so many places in such a short space of time that Yelp wouldn't even let me check into all of them. Typical me. Yelp needs to buy new servers to keep up with me. read more

We rolled in here on Saturday night after looking for a great dive bar to hit on our road trip. It looked like our type of place, and we were excited to check it out after reading some reviews here. I love dive bars, I sure didn't love this place. It looks really odd from the outside and our whole crew was pumped up when we walked in as it seemed like our type of place... a long bar to the left, no frills, tunes cranked, dark with year round Christmas lights and cool stuff on the walls. Unfortunately other than the old school Donkey Kong arcade game I can't think of much positive to say here. The bartenders were unfriendly and uninterested. We are a very down to earth and fun group of guys. They wanted none of it. Completely uninviting service. The music was awful. As my buddy Jay said "The old, angry college DJ working there plays tunes by bands no one other than him has heard of where every song sounds like a crappy version of Iggy Pop". Dead on. The place is absolutely filthy. It reeks of stale urine and old vomit. Disgusting. I couldn't handle the smell and had to go outside to get air (more on that later). The floors are disgusting. There is no effort at all taken to clean this place whatsoever, and it's evident. We read all the reviews here on the food, namely the steak sandwiches and fried bologna sandwiches. We came in hungry fully expecting to eat. I really am not sure who would order food from a place that is this disgusting. I am shocked that food safety laws in the US don't prohibit it to be honest. Can't comment on the food as all six of us voted a hard "no" on grub here. Oh, and that trip outside? My cousin came with me to get some air. We were greeted out front by a middle aged couple in a massive fight screaming at one another. As soon as that cleared out we were approached by a guy that came around the side of the building trying to sell us cocaine. When we said we weren't interested he aggressively switched his sales pitch to weed and would not leave my cousin alone. We headed back inside to the vomit smell. This was the only real strike on our homerun road trip across the midwest for 6 days this past week. We were pumped for Old Pink and it turned out to be one of the worst experiences ever. read more

BEST LATE NIGHT GRUB IN BUFFALO??? If you're a fan of dive bars - and who isn't - then you've probably paid a visit or two to the Old Pink in your days. If you haven't, then the worn-out crooked bar, odd graffiti patterns defacing the walls, dim lighting condition and the smell of sour beer should be calling your name right about now. I saw two guys come out of the same bathroom stall where they were likely working on a jigsaw puzzle together, so those kinds of recreations are going on here too. However, would you believe me if I told you that a place like this would serve food so good that it too would call your name in the dead of the night as well?.... ....And what's more shocking than that, the staff here cook the food behind the bar and completely IN THE DARK, without so much as a flashlight or a candle to help them.... Have you ever tried to do something not nearly as complicated as preparing food for your customers in the dark? Where did that get you? I can't even get dressed in the dark without putting underwear on inside-out, backwards and have that pair of underwear not be mine. To test my theory, I tried to cut my toe nails in the dark and accidentally gave myself a hysterectomy. But the guys at the Old Pink cook your food in the dark; and it's some of the best food in town. People rave about the steak sandwich here, and for good cause: it's delicious. A lot of steak sandwiches out there are either too soppy or too chewy, but the steak sandwich here is pure perfection. It's 12 ounces of grilled NY strip and is smothered in fried peppers, onions and gooey melted provolone cheese. But the fried bologna sandwich - a Buffalonian staple comfort food - is the real deal. It too comes smothered in fried peppers, onions and melted cheese, and the bologna itself is cut super thick and layers between the cheese and toppings. TO SUM IT ALL UP: drink beer, eat food and hammer out all those complicated jigsaw puzzles here. read more

I have been trying to get here with friends for the last month, no idea why I had not been here in the past The reviews are all true. i showed up at about 10:30 on Friday night with my best friend. Probably too early. It is true it gets going around midnight. The prices weren't as low as I had imagined from reviews...a draft was $4. I did see people actually order Pabst Blue Ribbon--I am thinking the low price is there, but I wasn't going to risk drinking that. I found a nice IPA that I really like now- as recommended by the bartender-Harpoon. Not too harsh and not too light, a nice beer. The bartenders were fast and happy no matter how busy it was. The music on the jukebox and the music after the DJ arrived were both a good mix. We met some nice people and some odd people-- one meeting ending in a guy trying to fight a guy that was obviously on some type of drug who was talking to my friend. That met with a swift order from the bartender that the guy on drugs go to the other end of the bar. We finally ordered that steak sandwich-- we shared one. Food of the Gods. You cannot find a better steak sandwich even if you search the world over. I felt sort of lke I was half in CBGB and half in some bars I went to underage in the early 80s. It was absolutely fantastical. I will go back via cab even if I can't find anyone to go with. The place made me so happy. You will want to take pictures. The bathroom was MORE than clean. At one point, early on, I think a toilet overflowed, but I saw a bucket brigade go in there and smelled bleach after. By the time I used the ladies room, it was spotless, even if old. It has some really interesting tilework around the mirror. I took a picture in there. I will get it up when I figure out how. I have the pics up. In the pic of me I am having a reaction to Jergens Glow Face- so just look at the bathroom lol. read more

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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!!! read more

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Grew up here. Major dive bar with high alcoholic content In their drinks, pool table excellent alt and 80s punk, goth, rock music. People are fun, jerks, wild...all sorts. Definitely a great time. Anytime. read more

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.

"Crazy things happen at the Pink." This was the first thing I heard about when I first moved to Buffalo. And, on a weekend at 2am crazy things do happen. I've never seen a more varied and motley crew drinking and frolicking together. The music is loud, the PBRs are 3 bucks, there's a pool table and some dart boards in the back. There's an expensive steak sandwich you should absolutely try. There's plenty to do. And that brings out all sorts. Guys in suits, girls in skimpy outfits, people done up to the 9s, people who look like they literally just rolled out of bed. You can never expect what's going to happen at the pink. Sometimes, it's super busy. Sometimes, it can be kind of dead. You never really know what you're going to get, but you know you're going to go there. You can never really predict what you're going to see. But one thing is for certain... crazy things happen at the Pink. read more

I'm honestly really disappointed in the pink. Tonight my boyfriend & I came out with a bunch of friends for drinks (some friends who were from out of town). Normally when we go to the pink, it's an awesome time. Tonight when we went, my boyfriend (Sean Salasny) had his credit card go missing after leaving his tab open at the bar... At first, neither of us were upset because we understand thing happen, and cards can get lost, whatever. However, after realizing that neither of us had the card, the bartenders and bouncers were INCREDIBLY rude. Screaming at us to "get the fuck out" and that "nobody fucking has his card"... Neither of us caused a scene because we understand... (The bartender Tim was wonderful and apologetic) The bouncer screamed in my face (a woman who has never been anything but polite to this man) to get out and that they didn't want our business. I told them it was okay and that we would call the credit card company to cancel the card, followed by them continuing to scream at me for absolutely NO reason. I never once raised my voice, or cursed at them. I am disgusted and seriously upset that they would be so rude to customer who spoke so highly of the old pink. The bartenders even tried to charge him more for drinks we didn't purchase? He paid the additional money for the supposed changes and even tipped the bartenders. Thank you once again to Tim for being apologetic and kind, however, we will not be back. I am seriously disappointed. read more

Best bar in Buffalo. The music is always a exceptional, the scene is weird, and bros, wankers, and boring people are repelled from the Old Pink as if there's a force field switched on. The steak sandwich is the best in Buffalo if not the universe, the bologna sandwich is a cult favorite, and the staff are wonderful. read more

Best Dive Bar in Buffalo This establishment has all of the elements of a great dive bar. Dark Cheap CANS of beer Juke Box Filth Cool Bartender Bar food prepared right behind the bar Weird Characters Great Name Seeing I am a big fan of dive bars, I can't find a con here. If your looking for a down to earth bar with nice people and cheap drinks. You will like this place. Enjoy Thanks read more

Wow! So Rock n' Roll! Bartender very nice! Even after I walked up to the bar with several of my friends while it was very busy, I didn't know my order or any of my friends orders. I made the bartender wait as I drunkenly stuttered "Ughh, uhhh..ummm" then I looked around the bar as if I was suddenly going to recall what I drink. I don't even know what alcoholic beverage I drink so I asked the bartender what's good. He advised me well... I like how you can smoke cigarettes outside read more

Old Pink - Rock n' Roll Face - Dive Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I went to college at UB and if I wasn't abusing myself and others at The Continental (and current hole-in-the-ground on Franklin) I was hanging at the Pink. It was too packed with people to move around much, too loud to hear anyone talk much, and too smokey to see much, but it was a little slice of heaven. The Egyptian Hieroglyphs covering the outside of the building have been long painted over with green flames, but it's still the same place inside and out. These days I swing through Buffalo about once or twice a year to see what's going on in town and I make a point to stop by when time permits. Unfortunately (or is it?) these are early Saturday afternoon visits, just me and the 4-5 regulars who are always there when the place first opens. I have a beer and just hang out. Sometimes I join the conversation, sometimes not. When I do I'm always offered a shot in the next round. Sometimes I join, sometimes not. Eventually time forces me to leave and I regrettably walk out the door. However, it's always damned good to know it's still there. read more

Proper dive bar. Killer NY strip steak sandwich and 2 bud bottles for $14. Locals are super friendly as is the surly-on-the-outside bartender. Stoked to have made you acquaintance 223. Oh yeah, approached on my way in by a gentleman claiming to be the local "candy man". My kind of neighborhood bar. Easy drive back to BUF . read more

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Dive bar definitely describes this place well. I have a feeling if I were *from* Buffalo I would like it here. (For Rochesterians, this bar has a similar feel to Lux Lounge.) Buuut.. I just didn't enjoy my experience at Old Pink. Why, you ask? - first off, unfriendly servers. My fiancé and I are pleasant people, and they acted like we were bugging them by ordering food. - food itself was not good! We arrived to the bar HUNGRY after a concert and a long night, and tried the steak and fried bologna sandwiches. My steak-loving partner didn't even want to finish his steak sandwich. The fried bologna I got was rubbery and flavorless. Now fried bologna is not something I'd typically order, but I was mislead by someone who compared it to a hot dog-- which it's definitely not. Neither sandwich had any kind of sauce on it, and neither of us could stomach the second half of our sandwich. And they gave us stomachaches-- gross. I get that this place has that dive bar "character" that locals probably love. But there are plenty of other late night dining options in Buffalo with better food and friendlier service; go there instead! read more

Best 4am steak sandwich in Buffalo! The bologna sandwich with Guinness onions and peppers with the mustards is another favorite of mine. read more

Buffalo is a divey falling down the tube city so you might expect that some of the best of Buffalo would be its dive bars and Old Pink does it well with some dirt, grime, a blunt to the point ugly "What da ya want?" bartender, and a good dose of frolicking hollering drunken kids. All in all, a patron class similar to a carnival show which of course is free. Fortunately it is located in one of the better sections of ever deteriorating Buffalo on Allen Street. So if you in need of a dive bar fix, this is a pretty good place to get it. read more

The Pink can literally be rated a one star or five star depending on what time and day of the week it is. If you're from Buffalo, you've been here. The previous reviews say it all. It's the definition of a dive bar. It's dim, dirty, and the beer is cheap. You get what you get and enjoy yourself every time you go, if you can even remember going. My preference is post dinner time on week nights. My boyfriend and I like playing darts and pool while not spending a lot of money on decent beer, so this is the place. Beers are around $5. Games for two is only a couple bucks. There's two dartboards and one pool table on opposite sides of the bar. Beside beer and liquor, they sell sandwiches. Only three kinds: steak, bologna, and hamburger. I've never drank enough to be inspired to try one, but Anthony Bourdain showed up here one time and he loved the steak, so that says it all. If you're looking for a place where you don't have to dress to impress, and enjoy eccentric crowds on late weekend nights, this is your place. read more

As the smell of urine hits your face, you realize that inside of the Pink is the core of humanity - that which is deep inside all of us, waiting to come out in the dark, grimy recesses of the subconscious. Reduced to the bare humanity that comes at 3:30am in Buffalo, people interact in a new fashion here - disregarding class, race, and intoxication levels - for brief moments of occular speculation and enjoyment. Grabbing the last beer of the night, the one you'll regret later, you join the frey and revel in the possibility of goodness coming from a building saturated in human waste. Anyway, it's my definition and standard for dive bar. Be kind, be courteous, and enjoy your time there. Not for the weak willed, not the most fun place to go alone, and not really a place to go before 3am, but still it serves a function higher than most places can. read more

Best dive bar in America. Bartenders were friendly and offered great tips on were to go in the area. Oh, most importantly. AMAZING steak sandwiches. read more

OHHHH, The Pink. The Pink. The Pink. The Ultimate Dive Bar and Buffalo staple. I've been there in the afternoon (Yikes), Early Evening (Alright) and Late Night (YES) and even "Closed out the Pink" a few times. This bar has a special place in my heart. By the time you get there you're most likely pretty drunk and probably don't give a shit if the place has a hint of Urine smell. Whatevs, Right!? You'll also run into people you know - good and bad - and probably hang out on the front "patio" smoking cigarettes and people watching. The bartenders are always friendly. Just get a PBR, you might as well. I've drunkenly tasted the Steak Sandwich and it was excellent. And don't worry, you'll never run out of toilet paper! (Ladies you know what I'm talking about) read more

Why not? If you're into grime, darkness and ten dollar steak sandwiches you are in the right place. They are the only punk bar in town so if you don't like it too bad, what are ya going to go to Broadway Joes? It's a Buffalo staple. To many people it's a closing bar but it's a great place to be any other time too. Daytime drinking in here is a very different world. A lot of middle aged people yelling at the soaps on the tvs. That to me is equally entertaining then this place at 3:30 on a Friday night. The outdoor patio is a great place to be any time of the year. You get to sit on an old church pew and observe the best of the best walking by. You meet some very interesting and sometimes great people out on the patio. read more

Don't let the name fool you - this place is The Old Pink, and it's a true experience to be had. This crazy looking bar sits on Allen St. in Buffalo, and it's really the people that make it what it is, though the cheap, strong drinks don't hurt. Eclectically decorated, sticker slapped, and graffitied to wazzoo, it's never boring. The bartender, a woman in her 40's with a smoker's cough, took one look at my (male) friend and asked, "hey, did I do you?" When he remarked later that he used to work nearby, she inquired, "which corner?" It was all in good humor, and I honestly liked the lady. Even the regulars are characters. As I sipped my Jack and Coke, I was regaled with tales of a dog jumping through a plate glass window (he lived) and men wearing tutus. At that point, the bartender pointed out that The Old Pink would always be gay friendly, motioning to me and saying, "even that chick over there has a penis!" How did she know? I kid. The bathroom was covered in signatures and various mantras of pee-ers who had come before me. I noticed with amusement that someone had scrawled, "PETER CETERA 4-EVA! GLORY OF LOVE, BITCHES!" on the bathroom door. I had to take a picture. Let's face it - if you're inspired to photograph the latrine, it's got to be an interesting place. Yep, it's a dive bar. It's rough, and I recommend visiting during the day. But I loved every second of my visit. read more

I rolled drunk into Buffalo, NY for the first time in my adult life at 3AM on Saturday morning. My friend met me at the bus station and we took a cab immediately to the Pink. I was MARVELING about the fact that bars are open until 4am in Buffalo. We walked up to the Pink and I was immediately in love. The outside of the bar is a carnival for the eyes. Really creatively painted and there were a lot of people outside as you can't smoke inside of bars in NY state. (Absolutely amazing and wonderful.) We walked in and the only thing I can compare it to is a weird dark basement. Low ceilings, pitch black inside. Just a random colored light here and there. Velvet Elvis painting. VELVET ELIVS PAINTING. The music was spot on albeit super super loud. We're talking can't make conversation loud. I said "I'm sorry, WHAT?" more in that first hour I was there then I may have ever in my life. I went back there the next night, and while I was completely and unabashedly inebriated, it was that good of a time the second night. The bartender was attentive and the doorman bought me a shot. I will most definitely be back here. read more

The best dive bar I have ever been to in any city, because of: The name: It has several but was finally named by public consensus. (AKA: The Pink Flamingo, Allen Street Bar and Grill, The Pink). There is no sign on the door so to find it you just have to know. The facade: Other paint jobs may be comparable, but never better. Beer selection - more than adequate, although some nights I have to stick to bottles b/c the lines haven't been cleaned. Darts and Pool - always open to all in a friendly atmosphere The stories - my best and worst nights out always end at The Pink. The details are just inappropriate. The steak - I've heard the rumors, but never had it myself. Supposedly its nips for a late-night meal. You heard me say this is a dive bar though, right? The checkerboard floor. read more

Full disclosure: my brother DJs a monthly event here, so my experiences have been mostly shaped by his soundtrack and his buddies, all local 20somethings who come here for the cheap booze, the pool tables, the friendly bartenders and the chicken sandwiches. Over time, I've come to realize that this place, known more commonly as The Old Pink or just "The Pink," isn't so much a dive as it is a living performance art piece evoking the The Idea of The Dive. It's self-aware about being the kind of place that serves PBR in a can and tasty steak sandwiches at 3am, without being too painfully self-conscious or self-righteous about it. The Pink has been reviewed in glossy magazines and boasts giant green flames down the side, yet it still remains fairly under-the-radar, at least among non-locals (and even locals, if they're over 40). You'll almost never head here intentionally before 11pm, but you'll rarely end a proper night out in Buffalo without a beer here, either, at least if you're with the right people. read more

Well, it is what it is. Lots of people love this loud, dirty bar, and I can see where they're coming from. It's small and always packed, but it's ideal for conversation if you can hear the person you're talking to. Cheap drinks, and surprisingly excellent steak sandwiches I've been told, which they're locally famous for. A small outdoor area is available, though you can't bring drinks. Cool exterior design, but inside it's not very clean and the bathrooms are the typical dive-bar type. Bartenders here are cool if you know them, but otherwise are nothing special. I'd recommend going to the other (much better) bars on Allen before coming here at the end of the night. It's okay for darts and meeting up with friends, but I don't like staying long personally. Frizzy's up the road is a better dive bar, and Hardware the opposite way is a more-enjoyable "nice bar." This is a place where you buy $3 PBRs and Labatts, and play a game or two before slowly getting bored. read more

The Pink Flamingo. The Old Pink. Allen Street Bar and Grill. The place formerly known as "The Pink." Or my personal favorite, The Stink. When those doors swing open and a waft of beer, sweat and vomit hit those nostrils, you'll know. You've arrived. To call this place a dive bar would be an understatement. It is the prototype for which all dive bars should aspire to be. It is glorious. I once heard about the Pink, "everything you've heard is true." I loved it. It's true one typically doesn't venture into this establishment before say 1am, however anytime you go there will be folks there and amazing food. Yes, I said it, amazing food (for us carnivores). I always made fun of the people who ate there until I tried the steak sandwich and cheeseburger (not at the same time). Changed my life. My mouth is watering thinking about that cheeseburger right now. There is also a terrific and eclectic mix of patrons and music always playing as well as an array of games including darts and pool. Beer and food, cheap and good. You can probably find ANYTHING you want or need in that joint. This is the place to end the night. Bonus: Due to past incidents they're uber-strict with IDs so there's not any (conspicuous) annoying under-agers andddddd The ladies bathroom never has a line or runs out of toilet paper. read more