While waitlisted at Allentown Burger Venture, we swung around the corner to find the small Savoy to grab a drink. It's tiny inside, I wouldn't recommend going with a large group, but for our purposes it was perfect. The cocktails were excellent and the bartender took his time preparing them so that they were just right. Prices were reasonable for what you would expect for cocktails as well. The interior was well designed and it had a warm atmosphere. Despite the small space, they've utilized it well and there is plenty of seating. read more

Drinks 5/5 Service 3/5 Atmosphere 5/5 I went here to continue my Friday night out and it was a great vibe at first! DJ Jet was doing his thing and although the space is tight there was some room to shake a lil summin. I ordered a blueberry lemon drop from the bar which was delicious and made quickly; I also didn't have to wait long trying to get the bartenders attention to order. Unfortunately the night took a turn when the security guard refused to allow my friend entry. She had a wine glass with wine in her hand so he told her to either drink it or pour it out. She did the former and then called her disrespectful for not walking outside the gate to drink it. He never requested that she do that. She apologized and he still refused her entry despite his lack of proper communication. He was being extremely petty and communicated poorly which ultimately cost them patronage from our group already there and the rest that were en route. read more

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An awesome place to visit! Came on a Friday night while visiting in Buffalo after coming from another crazy busy bar. This bar was classy, the group of people were very fun and welcoming. The staff was also very friendly. Great place to enjoy some drinks and dance to good music. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time! Highly recommend. No cover fee or coat check fee. read more

Great cocktails in a spot with unique ambiance. It's a small space and gets super busy on Friday and Saturday, but very chill at other times. Super fun for Sunday afternoon Bills games read more

This is the first time and sadly the last time as a patron of this bar. I have been looking forward to coming to here for a long time. When I arrived with friends we were served food outside and we advised management we would like a table inside. While enjoying food management (Danny) advised we had sat too long at the table and it was ok to move inside. When asked if we were secured a table he gave multiple excuses, one of which is tables were for bottle service. So we decided to get bottle service, and after debate we still was not granted at table. TABLES ARE AVAILABLE! However, the bartending team proceeded to place the "bottle service" at the bar. Yes we stood at the bar with a bottle service, while there are open tables. Very rude and ghetto. Great job Savoy. Edit- yes this review was written at bar, the owner's unprofessional response to this is why the rating is given. Also, the owner is under the assumption of who I am as the writer and is very incorrect. My assumption is once he noticed this review is when he walked up to our party (to the one who purchased the bottle service) took the bottle out of her hand, and told our party to leave (and given the time stamp I am guessing because this review). I asked him for a receipt to validate that her card was not charged the $200. He returned with a $10 receipt. While trying to explain to him that the receipt does not suffice, in case she was truly charged he became angry yelled in our faces to leave the bar. Things escalated and continued to go left from there. Im sorry Danny but if a bad review peeves you that badly, as owner one would think the situation would have been handled the situation differently. Good day. read more

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Enjoyed the drinks ordered and the pizzas were good as well. Tried the pepperoni one, though it was a little smaller than expected. Basically everything is $10 so can't complain about that at all. Small space, but there is a bit of outdoor seating which was nice to get some fresh air. read more

Love this little spot, in the heart of the city! On Sundays, it's JUMPIN'! Good vibes are high and your surrounded by a good time. Granted, if you're claustrophobic, this is not the spot for you. I went during the week for happy hour and food with friends, and I ordered this spicy jalapeño topped veggie pizza. It was VERY tasty! I'd come back for food, even if we don't hit the bar .... but who am I kidding!? The bar tender was cool as jacks, and the drinks were great, and affordable. I'd come back here for sure to grub, party or just to kick it. read more

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Super fun place, amazing cocktails, and great service. Only complaint is I wish it was bigger. Really enjoy the "love me not." Extremely cute place, love the bar and the fresh garnishes. Definitely recommend! If you want to come on a weekend, come early because it gets packed read more

I wanted to do something different for my bridal shower, so my mom and I planned an event with Danny at Savoy - AND IT WAS THE BEST SHOWER EVER! Danny was so kind and amazing to work with. He was completely open to whatever our vision was for the event and over delivered on every element. I loved that it was a 100% customized event. The space looked incredible ( and photographed amazing ) Danny and his team were nice enough to blow up balloons everywhere for us :) For appetizers, we had shrimp cocktail, a beautiful cheese platter, flatbreads, and tomator/mozz/basil skewers. For lunch I wanted a build your own salad with choices of salmon or chicken plus meatball sliders. I had never eaten at Savoy before this, and the food was amazing! We played photo slideshows on the tv screens and connected to the speaker system with my "Girl Anthem" playlist. lol. The bartenders were so friendly and made our guests craft cocktails the entire time. We had 40 people at the shower and it filled the space very nicely. I still get compliments about what a fun and memorable event it was! I couldn't have asked for more from Danny and his team. He has a true passion for hospitality and events. I wish I took more photos of the food, but here are some of the pics I have from the event. I am just looking for another excuse to host a party at Savoy, and couldn't recommend more! Thank you Danny and team for an unforgettable event! read more

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Danny what you fail to realize and why I listed the flaws in your character is that there were people you were actually engaging with and people who silently observed the entire thing . Sober. Out of a party of 4 women and 1 man you only spoke and engaged with two individuals . Me being a observer . These are the true and very detailed facts not a story . The main facts are We arrived did not make any issue about being seated outside until there was room You provided different responses to the inquires instead of responding clearly and professionally as a business owner ( your whole story about the bottle service in your response is a LIE) You lied and your staff confirmed there were no further reservations .. which is why my friend was able to snap a photo of empty space that remained empty the entire time we were there In response to a yelp review you decided we are not the patrons you wanted and decide to make it physical by snatching a bottle out of my friends hand which as I stated in my review was responded to (ie drink ) . You don't do that to anyone and not expect a response . You handled this unprofessionally I've personally been to savoy several times even the weekend before . Never had a reservation never had a issue . Never had a encounter . Was seated inside no issue. Perhaps I was lucky not coming across you because the only negative factor in this situation based on my experience was you . Unprofessional discriminatory egotistical and emotional. Period read more

Yes! Yes! Yes! Lovely little watering hole. $5 manhattans, Moscow mules, wine and flatbreads from 5-8. Free brunch on Sunday! Drinks made with fancy ice, fresh juice and herbs. The Moscow mule wasn't too strong and was very refreshing. Loved how the bruschetta had a slightly sweet drizzle of balsamic. Onions weren't too strong and the tomatoes were fresh. Grilled cheese and avocado was grilled perfectly with a tasty side of marinara sauce. Loved the cheesy flatbread. More like a cheese bread. Not very crispy. Please go. I don't want to see it close. My new favorite watering hole! read more

Awesome atmosphere! Not the place for everyone, but definitely a great little gem in Buffalo. Visiting friends in the city and we wanted a good cocktail, but had no idea where to look. Recommendations on Yelp steered us here and they were not wrong. The bartender that served us was friendly, helpful with my wife's questions and made excellent drinks. (I'm terrible with names, sorry) The music did get a little loud when the DJ set up, but we enjoy that on a weekend night, and he was playing good tunes to groove with. I only mention it in case you prefer a quieter atmosphere, otherwise definitely check this place out if you are in town. read more

We came here around 7pm last night (Friday) to start off my bday weekend. It was completely empty upon arrival which was great! The decor and music were enjoyable, and Mike the bartender was friendly and accommodating. They have happy hour specials Tuesday-Saturday until 8pm! $5 buffalo mules (made with lockhouse vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice and bitters - with fresh basil), manhattans, house wines and flat breads! We ordered some bruschetta because it had capers - the flavor was there, but I had to take off a half a star cause the bruschetta mix was super cold and the tomatoes tasted like it might be canned - I much prefer a room temperature or just slightly chilled mix with fresh tomatoes. Another thing was that the bread was cold and stale - and I think they should be warm and toasted. We devoured them anyway since we were starving - but not something I would order again. Next we had the prosciutto arugula flatbread with Gorgonzola. To be honest we could barely taste the Gorgonzola - but it didn't matter, cause the flatbread was so awesome that we loved it anyway and ordered a second one as we were only halfway through the first one! Another drink we really loved was the blood & sand - it's scotch, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, orange juice - decorated with a burnt orange peel which added just the right aroma and flavor to the drink! I was worried that it would be too sweet but it was just perfect! Loved it! I switched between the buffalo mule and the blood & sand drinks all night. The other half star I took off was for the second half of the night. Perhaps it's not fair since it's nothing that the staff did but I can't give half star ratings so I just made it a 4 star experience overall. Anyway, this woman came in with some guys around 8pm and stood next to us for about a half hour as we ate our flatbreads and enjoyed our drinks. As soon as my fiancé got up to use the bathroom, she came and picked up his stool and walked away! As soon as I realized what she did I said "oh I'm sorry but he's coming right back". She turned around, looked at me with this ridiculous look on her face, came back and put the stool back down and said "I'm sorry TOO", in this ridiculously b*tchy tone. I was heated! When my fiancé came back I told him what happened, and being the gentleman that he is he said "well if she would have just asked me for it I would given it to her!" Well, needless to say, it put a damper on the rest of the night as that woman continued being loud and rowdy with her "posse" right next to us. It also started getting extremely loud in there as a bunch of 20 something's came in and were just obnoxiously loud. I suppose that's to be expected cause that's what I did in my early-mid 20s, but I guess I just didn't expect it at a supposed "classy" wine bar. I'm only 32! But I could not hear anything that my friends (who stopped by later for a drink) and fiancé were saying when they were right next to me! Despite the unpleasant woman and the noise, we will definitely be back! I wanna try the grilled cheese with avocado and also the giant meatball dish that I saw so many others ordering. Nom nom! read more

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Cute and cozy! I met some friends here for the first time this weekend and we enjoyed the atmosphere. I really love the decor. I did not try any drinks but I did order the stuffed mushroom dip... AMAZING. It was really delicious, however I would not recommended it if you're on a date! The panko (I think) breadcrumbs on top made it a pretty messy dish. Don't let that deter you... the dip is really good. My friends each tried pizza on thr menu and raved about how good it was. I'd definitely come here again. read more

Stopped here for memorial day weekend and the bar created an outdoor beach area in the parking lot outside the bar. Such a pleasant surprise. There was a small sand area and a tent set up with a small outdoor bar. I enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying some drinks. There was also games to have fun with. Connect 4 and Jenga. Additionally, a pool was set up and had a DJ outside. I was only there during the day but I imagine the night scene was great! Savoy created a unique environment for the holidays and enjoyed something different to do. read more

Large selection of fresh, craft cocktails. Was my birthday so bartender gave me and my friends free shots! Got the Paper Plane. Friendly bartender and all around good vibes. read more

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So this is my first time here and based on the Moscow mule I just ordered I will definitely be back. Whenever I go out I order one but I never had one made like I have tonight. Just watching the mixologist make the make my drink was a form of art. All the ingredients where fresh and you could tell they make them often because I didn't get some leftover ginger beer that someone had to dig out of the back like I do at most places. Keep up the great work! read more

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The post from Myesha is an honest account. I was there at the bar that night. There was a fight shortly after this. I don't even know her but was appalled at Danny's behavior toward her and the other women. read more

Savoy tries to be a classy, trendy bar serving "prohibition era" cocktails and small plates. While trying for flair, it overlooks the fundamentals. Service was ridiculously slow and fairly inattentive. Cocktails were fine, but we didn't order anything off the specials menu, as it wasn't anything we hadn't seen before. Meat and cheese plate was good, not great. Biggest problems were the outrageously loud "live" music (singer and sax player accompanied by canned backing tracks), poor service, and underwhelming menu options. I hope over the next few months, they will get it together and make sure the few (7 or 8) tables are serves promptly. read more

I've been here a couple times and was never terribly impressed, but I didn't think it warranted a negative review. Now I'm sufficiently disappointed and, in fact, insulted by the sub-par bar. Savoy classifies itself as a classy bar, which it more or less is. Their TV is black and white (AWESOME! I love it) and they often have really great live jazz. But for the love of Pete, why are they serving COLD red wine???? I'm talking Malbec and Pinot Noir. The temperature was that of a white wine. I paid $9/glass for COLD red wine?!?!? I was so aggravated and surprised. Amateur hour! read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant (?). It's close enough to Allen to get good foot traffic, has it's own parking lot, and sometimes offers live music. What's not to like? Unfortunately, the menu (which changes) only offers small plates and are VERY expensive for what you get. The drinks are overpriced as well. It looks beautiful, but you can't eat ambiance. read more

Savoy is a good place to go for cocktail and a delicious dinner before a night out on the town. I wasn't super impressed with the beer or wine list, but the mixed drinks looked great. And the food was excellent. We split the antipasti dish -- an excellent selection of meats and very tasty cheeses. After that, I had the tuna Niçoise salad and my husband had one of the baguette sandwiches. Both were out of this world delicious! The best thing about the Savoy though was the people watching. The place has great decor and a lively, fashion forward bar scene. The worst thing was the service, which wasn't terrible but could have been better. The waitress we had was really sweet but couldn't answer questions about the food or drink menus. I don't blame her. I blame the management, which should do a better job of training the wait staff. read more

Well, I came to Savoy at around 8 PM and I was sipping on the savory new marg they were selling and it didn't taste pomegranate flavored it tasted like more of a fart flavor. Then that's when Samantha and I knew that someone let one rip. And of course we were in the far back right corner which of course is like 7 feet from the entrance. So, the stench just lingered until we could leave the big rush which ended at 3 AM. So we hopped in our Über to get to our apartment which is like a block away and called it a night. P.S. If anyone found Samantha's Kate Spade wallet leave us a reply. Thanks. read more

I feel compelled to write a review on this wonderful establishment. Savoy is a unique gem in the Elmwood village unlike any other restaurants nearby. I have eaten here several times and have never been dissatisfied. The owner has done wonders with the building. The beautiful interior design, sharply dressed staff, and jazz-style music all combine to create a delightful ambiance that is reminiscent of the "Roaring Twenties." The staff is extremely friendly and good looking. The food and cocktail menu choices are creative, reasonably priced and delicious. In addition, they recently opened their patio where I enjoyed dinner with girlfriends on a lovely summer night. In conclusion, I highly recommend visiting Savoy and strongly encourage you to judge for yourself! read more

Yikes! What happened to this place?! I was thrilled when Savoy first opened. A classy, upscale bar with a warm, inviting vibe and wonderful prohibition-era drinks. Quiet ambience, classic black and white movies on the TV's.. I felt like I stepped back in time. We decided to go back for a cocktail last night, and said classic bar took a complete 180 from the last visit. The place smelled like a bottle redemption center, with excessively loud music, sports games on the TV's, and terrible watery drinks. Not sure what happened, but so much for having a nice classy place to sit down at and enjoy a drink! This felt more like a rowdy establishment on Chippewa. read more

Still enjoy venturing to Savoy with friends. The cocktail menu is excellent and the bartenders know what they're doing - plus they're fun! I find it funny that many of my friends haven't heard about Savoy, but they always have a great time when they check it out. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! Savoy (and it's new owners) are helping to revive Allentown. First off, the new owners, siblings Nina and Danny, are third generation restaurant owners. Their grandparents started Mama Rose's in Amherst and, I believe, Sonny's Pizza in Lockport. Their parents helped with those restaurants and also started Nina's Custard. Most of this Yelp page represents the former owners, so don't judge them by the old reviews and come see for yourself. The atmosphere is classy yet relaxed. It has a small intimate interior with beautiful black leather bench seating and small tables. While it's the space offers a nice lounge feel, the bar also has excellent food. Their mom helps in the kitchen and their Italian red sauce is awesome! Last time I was there, we had meatballs and onion rings. Both were great! I def want to come back for dinner soon! The drink menu features interesting handcrafted cocktails, many using infused syrups and herbs. Nina makes the best dirty martinis! They also have a pretty epic selection of bottled beer! I gotta say, I am impressed to see such a classy lounge in Allentown and I hope more follow! Come check this place out!! read more

Amazing drink menu and talented friendly staff. Most original craft cocktails I've seen in awhile. I recommend the love me not cocktail. Also they have fresh mint if you are in the mood for a mojito. They defiantly put love into all their drinks. Nice atmosphere. A little small but worth it. read more

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Ari makes a very good fruity cocktail on her own and it should be a signature drink. good music and good vibes.

Danny, Nina, and Matt have a great establishment! They had turned around a bar that didn't have much life in it into one if the most exciting places in the Allen/Downtown area! Yes, they sometimes get a bit crowded, but that is only because literally everyone wants in! They make great cocktails and are extremely well versed in every technique in cocktail making. They truly have an art form to it. They also have great small plates to eat if you need something while you're having a drink. They host amazing events, from rehearsal outings to birthdays, they go above and beyond to make it an exciting time. DJ's are always spinning upbeat music! They are all pet friendly which is great! This is a great place to start or end your night out! read more

This review is for drinks only! We had a BOGO card from the Buffalo Cocktail cards, and I have been wanting to try some of their cocktails for a while. To be completely honest, I am a big sucker for fancy overpriced cocktails... especially when they are made well. We arrived around 6pm, and found 2 seats at the bar. The bf ordered a gin and rosemary cocktail. I was looking to try one that I have heard rumors about -- tequila with jalapeno and pepper syrup. I asked the bartender (who I know somewhat personally) if he could make it because I didn't see it on the menu, but he informed me that they did not currently have all of the ingredients. Instead he made me a drink with cucumber vodka, sriracha, and some other deliciousness. I believe it may have had gin, which I don't really care for, but I couldn't taste the juniper taste so it was all good. We both enjoyed our cocktails before we headed to our dinner, so it was definitely a great place to start the night. And with the BOGO card, it was a bargain! We will definitely be back to try some different cocktails some other time soon! read more

What a cool place! First off staff are awesome, Nina one of the owners is super friendly and makes you feel welcome, music is great, the bar is roomy and the decor is on point, bit of eclectic, with historic look! It's like a hidden secret. Definitely a must for a date night or weekend outing! read more

Several of my friends told me to come here, because they loved the place. I was interested in going for quite some time, but never stop because parking in the lower part of Elmwood/Allen area is a pain. But after i went over the menu online, I decided to come and deal with the parking. Walking into the place I didn't realize how small it was, that's fine for me. But this night there was a DJ, and the music was so loud that it was deafening. But it didn't seem to bother the other people like it did for my wife and myself. I guess because we are older (40's) and a quick scan of the place, told us we were amongst mid 20s college students. The bar was crowded and the bartender had his hands full, not because of the large crowd at the bar. But because he was busy having shots with the group. It was pretty obvious these were his friends, and he was having a good time. I wanted to have a good time as well, that's why I brought my wife. But waiting for this bartender to notice me was getting irritating and after 15mins, his partner finally notices me and places my order. By now I am hoping the drinks and food was worth this trip. I enjoyed the Bees knees drink I had and the wife enjoyed her Bourbon drink. We decided to leave not ordering any food for two reasons. The food we seen being ordered, look like frozen dinners you can get at any grocery store. 2nd. remember that DJ, well on top of him blaring his music and the loud drunk kids at the bar. We decided we are to old to endure this scene any longer. read more

My husband and I were excited to try out the Savoy after it opened around the corner from our apartment. We have been looking for a nice place nearby where we could enjoy an after work drink and appetizer. The food was wonderful and the waitress could not have been nicer. Unfortunately the drinks were way overpriced for this neighborhood and the restaurant had the gall to charge us $2 for ice in our drinks! We got four drinks total so imagine our shock at being asked to pay an additional $8 for the privilege of enjoying our drinks on the rocks. Add to that the unbelievably loud crowd at the bar and we will not be going back. Thanks for the reply Shannon, but even with that explanation, $16 for a scotch on the rocks is still way over-priced. The exact same drink with a more generous pour just down the road is $9.50. Oh and incidentally--it said on the bill under each drink order "ice $2". Sure sounds like charging for ice to me... read more

I didn't want to come here. I've walked past this place a million and a half times. Every time, I thought, "Hm, looks like people are having fun in there, but I don't want to join them." Maybe the tiny storefront turned me off, maybe it's because I typically assume that cocktail bars called "Savoy" will be filled with the wear-a-suit-out-on-Friday-night crowd. Regardless of the reasons for my aversion, I stayed away. I came here for happy hour with some girlfriends a few days before the Super Bowl. As anticipated, the interior is tiny. Tiny tables with tiny chairs and a cute, tiny bar to complement it all. But what I didn't anticipate were the free pizza and wings. No, they don't give away free food all the time. It was a special Super Bowl-inspired event. But any establishment that feeds me for free is A-OK in my book. Happy hour included $5 house wines and Moscow Mules, along with cheap flatbread and a few other things that I can't readily recall. The cocktails were perfect, the wine was generously poured in large glasses. The bartenders were super friendly, as were the other patrons at the bar. Maybe they, too, were elated because of the free food and in especially good spirits, but everyone was legitimately down-to-earth and friendly. I'll definitely be back! read more

Drinks are reasonably priced and the music is good. They also have small plates, so it's a nice place to randomly go and hang out. The place itself is VERY small. Be prepared to be in a crowd or stand outside if you go on the weekends. Its a nice place to host a birthday party. There's usually no cover which is also a plus. read more

The place is always a good time, but a little on the pricey side. Always a chill spot with different crowds coming in & out all night. read more

good food amount of cocktail drink u get for the amount of money is toooooooo little good experience overall read more

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Thank you to the wonderful management and staff for making my birthday such a fun night. The reserved table for my guests and the delicious vanilla cake made it feel like a birthday celebration rather than a regular gathering at a bar. The drinks were great, and the atmosphere makes you forget you are in Buffalo! read more

Savoy - Birthday cake provided by Savoy. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

First time visiting Buffalo since I moved to Boston, MA. We went out with friends and were seated outside on a Saturday night on the side of the building. After taking a long time to get a menu and our first round of drinks we asked for the check to try another bar around the corner. Our waitress informed us we needed an appetizer on the bill at this time and not when we first sat down. We didn't want to order it but we wanted to leave and didn't want to argue. We ordered a flatbread and received a burnt hockey puck and watery drinks. We thought about leaving our total in cash on the table since it took another extended period to actually receive the check but my friends that were at Savoy last week said they watched the security guard beat up a girl and we were scared. Never coming here again. Go to ANY other bar on Allen St. read more