I’ve been coming to Wing Bar for years because their wings are usually great, but after not visiting for about two years, this was by far one of the worst service experiences I’ve ever had.
Working in the service industry myself, I know what it’s like to deal with people daily — but if you can’t handle that or can’t even manage to be the bare minimum of polite, this just isn’t the job for you.
Our server, Brian, seemed completely out of it — either drunk or just extremely irritated to be there. He took our order, mumbled it back, and walked away without confirming anything. When the food came, my wings were wrong (which honestly didn’t surprise me, given how little attention he was paying). At one point, he even mentioned that his neck was hurting — as if that somehow excused the nasty attitude and lack of effort he was giving. It felt like we were inconveniencing him by simply ordering food — at his job.
I waved over the female bartender for help. She checked the ticket, I guess to make sure I was actually right, which already felt off. I calmly said I’d just start eating the flats that came while waiting for the rest, and she took the bowl to show the kitchen. When she brought it back, she said in a nasty, sarcastic tone, “Don’t worry, you’ll get your five wings,” like I was asking for something unreasonable — when I was literally being calm and understanding.
I’ve never had an experience like this at Wing Bar before, but after this, I won’t be returning. It’s disappointing to see how far the service has fallen. From one service industry worker to another, you’ll get nowhere in life treating customers with such attitude — especially while clearly high on the job.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Forbes
This place was the worst bar/restaurant I have been to in a long time. Been to many bar-restsurants in this area with no problems. The bar tender was very nasty and unhelpful. Young girl wearing skirt only cared about finishing her shift. Told me fries and wings until 1230 and had to order in 5 mins because of kitchen closing. Got attitude from her with everything i asked. Got the wings and they dident have fries. Went back and sid you can only order fries before 1220 and my ticket had the time of 1214. The wings were burnt and terrible. Overpriced and terrible service. Don't go.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christina Barta
Perfect atmosphere, wings 7/10
Kamaya Lenard
To the Black African girl at the bar at 12 am on Thursday 8/22 (from a fellow Black woman): the drinks are terrible. We ordered margaritas and they were disgusting. When we complained it felt like we were treated as if we were the problem. The margaritas were not too sweet, they were just nasty. We come here often and this is disappointing. Also, a note on Wednesdays during the wing specials: all the wings are pre-cooked, so they do not taste fresh. Get wings on any other day but Wednesday.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Nick Link
Pretty good food. Service was kinda weird, but it’s a dive bar so it’s fine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Mark Thompson
Well this is it. A bar that checks off all the boxes. Bartender is a cool guy and helped me get the most, out of the drink and food special combos. The back yard has an enclosed tent (with a fan, heaters and 3 TV's with different sports channels oh each set). I hung out there for the most of my visit. I had the 10 wins ($17), Margarita ($17), Captain Lawrence Kolsch (a local favorite beer pint ($8.00l and a onion and pepper hot dog (comes with small cut fries on the side automatically - at no extra charge). When I ordered the dog it turned out I really didn't need it (the wings were filling enough. Why did I like this place ? It comes down to atmosphere and flow. The employees were nice and polite. The back yard was big and was at least the size of the indoor part of the pub. Menu, atmosphere, size and television (with tv channels requests), all made me be relaxed and happy Only negative was the one toilet and I had to chase down the bartender to ask for more items and the 8 steps to come/go from the backyard. AGAIN; these are a very, very small issues (about 3% of a 100%). Go see the pub and stretch your legs. Thank You 🙃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fettywaps Lefteye
Hidden gem
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Auction Team
We set up our own Hot Ones-style competition, and it wouldn’t have been complete without Wingbar’s excellent wings. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and ideal for hot-saucing to the enth degree. After the fiery fun, we celebrated with a backyard hang on Smith Street at The Wingbar. Super chill vibes, great company, and the wings were the star of the show. Wingbar really came through for our big party and we’d absolutely recommend them for any event that needs top-tier wings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francine Williams
I wanted to try this place for a while. I came for takeout. The wings were good and so were the fries.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ryan Rivera
A worker was caught stealing a designer bag and hiding it in a garbage can. The staff was completely uncooperative and the bag was only returned when the cops were called. Very shady.
Great bar to watch sports, great wings but they're priced a lil high, tasty drinks, fun vibe overall, great jalapeno poppers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cheryl Abreu
The BEST wings in NYC. Such a great dive bar feel and fast service! Great prices too. Can’t beat this please. The chili cheese fries are also BANGin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer, Chili Cheese Fries, 10 Mild Wings
Mariam Kmh
Popped in here to watch the US/Canada Hockey game and for the WINGS, service was amazing and food was delicious. Great atmosphere and fun local crowd to watch games and hangout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Mild Buffalo Wings and BBQ Wings with a Side of Extra Hot Sauce
B C
Best brussel sprouts!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Umami
One of the finest establishments Cobble/CG has to offer. Best wings around, cheap beer on tap and friendly service. Great backyard too. But actually one complaint they bumped up the “all flats” premium to 1.50 - cmooooooooon at least have an “all drums” discount then
I’ve been coming to Wing Bar for years because their wings are usually great, but after not visiting for about two years, this was by far one of the worst service experiences I’ve ever had.
Working in the service industry myself, I know what it’s like to deal with people daily — but if you can’t handle that or can’t even manage to be the bare minimum of polite, this just isn’t the job for you.
Our server, Brian, seemed completely out of it — either drunk or just extremely irritated to be there. He took our order, mumbled it back, and walked away without confirming anything. When the food came, my wings were wrong (which honestly didn’t surprise me, given how little attention he was paying). At one point, he even mentioned that his neck was hurting — as if that somehow excused the nasty attitude and lack of effort he was giving. It felt like we were inconveniencing him by simply ordering food — at his job.
I waved over the female bartender for help. She checked the ticket, I guess to make sure I was actually right, which already felt off. I calmly said I’d just start eating the flats that came while waiting for the rest, and she took the bowl to show the kitchen. When she brought it back, she said in a nasty, sarcastic tone, “Don’t worry, you’ll get your five wings,” like I was asking for something unreasonable — when I was literally being calm and understanding.
I’ve never had an experience like this at Wing Bar before, but after this, I won’t be returning. It’s disappointing to see how far the service has fallen. From one service industry worker to another, you’ll get nowhere in life treating customers with such attitude — especially while clearly high on the job.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place was the worst bar/restaurant I have been to in a long time. Been to many bar-restsurants in this area with no problems. The bar tender was very nasty and unhelpful. Young girl wearing skirt only cared about finishing her shift. Told me fries and wings until 1230 and had to order in 5 mins because of kitchen closing. Got attitude from her with everything i asked. Got the wings and they dident have fries. Went back and sid you can only order fries before 1220 and my ticket had the time of 1214. The wings were burnt and terrible. Overpriced and terrible service. Don't go.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Perfect atmosphere, wings 7/10
To the Black African girl at the bar at 12 am on Thursday 8/22 (from a fellow Black woman): the drinks are terrible. We ordered margaritas and they were disgusting. When we complained it felt like we were treated as if we were the problem. The margaritas were not too sweet, they were just nasty. We come here often and this is disappointing. Also, a note on Wednesdays during the wing specials: all the wings are pre-cooked, so they do not taste fresh. Get wings on any other day but Wednesday.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Pretty good food. Service was kinda weird, but it’s a dive bar so it’s fine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Well this is it. A bar that checks off all the boxes. Bartender is a cool guy and helped me get the most, out of the drink and food special combos.
The back yard has an enclosed tent (with a fan, heaters and 3 TV's with different sports channels oh each set). I hung out there for the most of my visit. I had the 10 wins ($17), Margarita ($17), Captain Lawrence Kolsch (a local favorite beer pint ($8.00l and a onion and pepper hot dog (comes with small cut fries on the side automatically - at no extra charge). When I ordered the dog it turned out I really didn't need it (the wings were filling enough.
Why did I like this place ?
It comes down to atmosphere and flow. The employees were nice and polite. The back yard was big and was at least the size of the indoor part of the pub.
Menu, atmosphere, size and television (with tv channels requests), all made me be relaxed and happy
Only negative was the one toilet and I had to chase down the bartender to ask for more items and the 8 steps to come/go from the backyard. AGAIN; these are a very, very small issues (about 3% of a 100%). Go see the pub and stretch your legs.
Thank You
🙃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hidden gem
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We set up our own Hot Ones-style competition, and it wouldn’t have been complete without Wingbar’s excellent wings. Perfectly crispy, juicy, and ideal for hot-saucing to the enth degree. After the fiery fun, we celebrated with a backyard hang on Smith Street at The Wingbar. Super chill vibes, great company, and the wings were the star of the show. Wingbar really came through for our big party and we’d absolutely recommend them for any event that needs top-tier wings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted to try this place for a while. I came for takeout. The wings were good and so were the fries.
Food: 4
Service: 4
A worker was caught stealing a designer bag and hiding it in a garbage can. The staff was completely uncooperative and the bag was only returned when the cops were called. Very shady.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Great bar to watch sports, great wings but they're priced a lil high, tasty drinks, fun vibe overall, great jalapeno poppers
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The BEST wings in NYC. Such a great dive bar feel and fast service! Great prices too. Can’t beat this please. The chili cheese fries are also BANGin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer, Chili Cheese Fries, 10 Mild Wings
Popped in here to watch the US/Canada Hockey game and for the WINGS, service was amazing and food was delicious. Great atmosphere and fun local crowd to watch games and hangout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Mild Buffalo Wings and BBQ Wings with a Side of Extra Hot Sauce
Best brussel sprouts!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the finest establishments Cobble/CG has to offer. Best wings around, cheap beer on tap and friendly service. Great backyard too. But actually one complaint they bumped up the “all flats” premium to 1.50 - cmooooooooon at least have an “all drums” discount then
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