They have the best chicken tenders in New York City, and yes I'm serious. I'm just as surprised as you! The chicken quality is phenomenal and they have excellent Buffalo sauce. They have other flavors as well. So far I've tried the hot honey, old bay dry rub, and of course the Buffalo sauces. I don't recommend getting Kerry's Way as a sauce, it's too sour. I highly recommend getting the hot Buffalo sauce, it's very flavorful. It's still a regular bar and has the same vibe as other dive bars. I haven't had alcohol here, but I'm sure it has everything. Service is consistent and the bartenders are all very friendly. They would also tell you that Plug Uglies has the best chicken tenders in the city. read more

Plug Uglies - Buffalo sauce chicken tenders - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Try to avoid this Bar. The bartender working on Sunday evening (5/10/26) was unfortunately a jerk. I ordered two draft beers listed at $9 each on the online menu and paid $20 in cash, but no change was returned. While I had intended to leave a tip anyway, gratuity should always be at the customer's discretion. I was already slightly annoyed, but I chose not to point it out because I didn't want to create unnecessary drama. Additionally, we politely asked if the music could be turned down slightly, as the bar was relatively empty and the volume was excessive. In response, the bartender made inappropriate comments regarding tipping, which made the situation even more uncomfortable. I hope ownership is aware of the level of service being provided, as this experience reflected poorly on the establishment. read more

The wings were incredibly dry. I did ask for sauce on the side, but it never occurred to me that it wouldn't have had some kind of sauce when it was being cooked. I got some kind of sauce that was so vinegary It was not edible. There was another sauce, orange and color. I don't know what it was, but I didn't like it. The onion rings would really have been good if they hadn't been so very well done. When I asked about it, I was told they were not well done or burned. They use a brown coating. I have no idea what that means. I did get a bag of carrots and celery and a ranch dip. That was good. They don't have a terrific record of A ratings with the board of health. Usually, I don't eat at any place that doesn't have an A grade. I just gave it a try, hoping it would be terrific for a Super Bowl party. It wasn't. read more

Arguably some of the best wings in NYC.. tried the tenders and the wings in the special and in Nashville hot. Very delicious- crispy, came out fast, and the servers were very nice and attentive. I would definitely come back and try more flavors! Lots of seating (bar, tables, booths) , plenty of TVs for games, good place to go to watch a game. read more

Plug Uglies UES is our go to bar for NBA and Football games. Plenty of TV's, staff is great, and there's always a solid fun crowd. If going with a group, make a reservation for a table or booth because it does get crowded. If going solo or just two, try and show up early to get a spot. Food: Can't go wrong with Kerry's Way chicken wings. Truly the reason I come here. We've ordered takeout and it's fine, but they definitely taste best fresh. I recently discovered their Smashburger and it was also really good. read more

Plug Uglies was formerly Bar Coastal which I never stepped foot Into. I came here for some belated birthday drinks. When I got there it was not crowded at all. I ordered a Moscow Mule and I must say it was tasty. I ordered a sierra Nevada Hazy IPA next. The bartender was very nice. The space is great has plenty of seating. In the other part of the bar there is a shuffle board game. This is a great bar to come gather with friends for some food and drinks for sports game or just a weekend of fun. They have a few tvs here too. They supposedly have great wings here too with many different flavors. I did not get a chance to try them out though. Maybe next time. read more

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First time back here at the old Bar -Costal place ! Pretty fixed up in fact, this brick walls now inside the place and new tables and chairs ' but the reason why we're here is for wings and Smashburger, we ordered the Smashburger with Swiss cheese and onions, and they gave you a side of potato chips not fries, which is weird. We sat at the bar and ordered. We had two beers. They're about nine dollars now apiece. The wings were very good here Chrisp not too well done and edible and the blue cheese is very good with them. The service is what it is. It's not very fast but they'll get you to your order. It's the same size place so be patient. Smashburger could've been a little bit more done with with the toast. . My friend and I split the burger in half but it will be a bit messy considering why it's callled a smash burger. read more

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Pretty chill atmosphere with nice bartenders and okay food. I got some wine which was okay, ordered some wings and they were double fried which some people love but I personally don't. They had lots of games on their TVs and it was crowded but not overwhelming. Would totally come back but probably stay away from wine. read more

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I came here on a Saturday night to watch the Lions game. We lost, sad. It was pretty crowded so my friend and I had to stand. They had hooks for coats in the back area and that's where we congregated. There's a lot of TVs which is good. I got the Austin cider ($9) and it was fine. I wish they had Downeast cider though! I'd definitely come back to watch more games. read more

Not great. Sticky menus. Under staffed. All fried food. No healthy options, not even a salad. Staff not well kept. read more

The wings here are decent wish they had more flavors. Kinda rowdy on game nights when I'm picking up. The staff are cool. They seem to be always changing up the decor that's good! They're investing read more

Best wings in the UES. They also are very generous with their portions, especially their fries. Their fries are one of my favorites in the city, and they have solid burgers as well. read more

Self-service/order at the bar. If you order food, they give you a number stand and they will bring it out to you when ready. Solid draft, bottle, and can offerings (beer, ciders, radlers). Fortunately, A full bar so any standard or classic cocktails can be made. Wings come in 8 piece, 15 piece, and higher - one flavor per set/order. We got 8 piece korean spice (soy-garlic) and 8 piece honey mustard. Each order came with carrots and celery, blue cheese dipping sauce and ranch (if you have a preference, let them know when you put in your order). Came out relatively quickly and saucy. Decor gave off southern aesthetics but the quantity of tv's and the general crowd was giving dive and sports bar. Not a bad idea to drop by for a game. read more

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The wings are to die for and I love the fries that comes with the burgers. The bartenders are lovely too. It's basically the same wings as the old bar "bar coastal". I love it here read more

Food was great n service was the best.two times there n was so satisfied with everything.

I've been there a couple times now, one time with a friend and the other time alone. it could get super busy like when there was a big playoff football game but it was still nice. But the second time was even better, it was a slower and the bartenders are friendly. She sparked a conversation with me and then it had me another person talking. The food and drinks are good. Id recommend the bar especially if you're into sports and drinking/eating read more

Fast and Easy Takeout!! HUGE portions and the food was really great. Burger and Buffalo Chicken Sandwich were delicious and pretty big side fries with it! The sweet potato fries were so great and the small size was really generous. Our food was ready within 20 minutes on a busy weeknight and from what I saw, it looked like a lively bar! read more

It's the best boneless wings in the UES, but you will want to get there early if there's games on or go on a quieter night

New UES sports bar at the corner of E78th & 1st Ave! 3 big screens in front of the bar, 2 smaller ones on opposite side of bar by booth seatings. It's at the old Bar Coastal location. They opened last month in time for the NYC Marathon. Quite a few draft beers including Stella. Great place to watch the game! Kitchen opening soon in a few weeks, but they allow you bring your own food until then. read more

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Buffalonian here. Wings are as good as almost any spot in Buffalo. If you're looking for the real deal in NYC, Pug Uglies is your spot. Phenomenal service on top of it. A must visit! read more

Love Plug Uglies! This is the only Bay Area bar I know of in NYC so you can always come here to watch a Warriors, Giants, or Niners game. They have a pretty spacious bar for most nights but it gets crowded when there's a good game on so keep that in mind if you don't like a crowded bar. read more

Pretty good successor to Bar Coastal. Wings are good and they offer a variety of different sauces. Pretty decent beer menu as well. Their burgers are solid as they're smash style so you get a good crust. The fries are like the cottage fries that JG Mellon has except these are actually crispy. A few things could be improved though: 1. I went when it was very hot and humid outside, but they had all the windows open. The bar was very warm. Rather have windows closed and have air conditioning 2. They couldn't do multiple sauces for one order of wings which seems odd. 3. You have to get up and order at the bar, which is fine, but I don't think the default tip on the machines when I play should be 20, 22, and 25% when I had to seat myself, go up and place my order, and then later get my own water. 15 to 18 percent seems more appropriate for a default tip. 4. I was given ranch for my wings by default while my GF got blue cheese. Would have liked to have been asked my preference. Overall, solid and I'll go again (just went it's nicer outside) read more

Clean, friendly place. Well designed, great air conditioning. Lots of beers on tap. Big space.

A terrific sports bar on the UES. It's very clean and has 5 or 6 flat screen TVs in the mane room Be prepared for a younger crowd but very civilized in general . The food looks good too All around good energy on Sunday afternoon read more

I loved this space when it was Bar Coastal and was upset when it closed. I was very happy to see someone was going to reopen the space as it's a great bar space. The place looks exactly the same as it did before - minus the "bar coastal decor" which was good to see. Why fix what isn't broken? My only concern for Pug Uglies is that they have been open for about half a year now and are still operating off an extremely limited "soft opening" food menu. Hopefully they'll expand at some point. With that said, I really enjoyed the fried cheese curds and boneless chicken wings. I'll definitely be back! read more

for anyone attempting to order buffalo cauliflower, this is the most buffalo thing you will ever taste unless buffalo fetish, pls avoid. Bar vibe is legit. read more

Cool interior. Wish they would put the sound on for big games instead of the dodgy music mix (imo). First time I had their burger it was amazing! Second time, the bun was so hot it was obviously heated in the microwave. Bartenders are cool. Want to love this place. Just needs some tweaking to establish their identity. If you are a sports bar, be a sports bar. read more

This is a fantastic bar! They have amazing drinks, a stellar beer list, and cheap happy hour prices. I always enjoy coming here with classmates for fun social events. read more

Live this place. Great bartenders! Wings are wonderful! Fun place to hang out a catch a game. read more

Came in for happy hour and had a few craft beers -- Industrial Arts Wrench seemed to be the big seller. Kitchen opened a few months ago. Attentive bartenders. Active sports bar with 5+ TVs and NCAA tourney on. Good food options although only fried but it was best fried food smell I've experienced to entice food purchases! Energetic vibe and indoor seating with outdoor feeling. Only negative was sidewalk shed that hid the establishment from street view on 1st Avenue. read more

One of the more animated Spots bars in the UES, with plenty of available TVs and beers by the pitcher to enjoy a series of games. $8 a drink. 4.25/5 stars as a day bar. read more

I have never been treated with such disrespect as I have been at plug uglies. After spending over 150$ on drinks and food, the manager came over to ask me when we would be done with our table as there was a reservation occurring in the next 30 min. Our table politely said we would be gone in 20 minutes. He came back in 10 minutes extremely rude and angry that we were not gone yet. I have never felt so disrespected in a restaurant ever. There was no sign that the table was reserved and it was extremely rude. I will not be returning. read more

Great set up! Awesome eclectic interior design with a warm and cozy feeling. Many TVs surrounded by supportive, local and distant fans. Huge beverage selection served up by a friendly and attentive staff . We stop in here every chance we get . read more

Excellent place to socialize over a cocktail, a beer, a whiskey, etc. This has all the ingredients to become a neighborhood fixture.

New outpost of this bar just opened on the UES. Really nice interior with ver comfortable bar stools. Limited menu right now but the wings were excellent with great flavor and crispiness. On the flip side the 2 female bartenders were pretty grumpy and inattentive. The place was not crowded as it was a Tuesday and pouring rain. This seems to be a trend in NYC lately and was hoping this place would be different. read more

This place is the bomb!!!! The friend chicken sandwich tossed in Kerry's way, don't doubt me. Order it.

The owner has no clue about NY sports. When the entire crowd wants to listen to the sound of a big game the owner NEEDS music. Are you kidding me? This place is a joke. read more