I've been to this place 20 or 30 times and it is always a great time. Interesting clientele, good food, very affordable and great staff - especially Barb and Tal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Cooperman
For me, this is a staple of the Buffalo experience. Any night of the week you can come for great vibes and battles on the pool table.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Koscielniak (Aaron Kaye)
Incredible food, the jalapeno casinos is fantastic and whatever else you order as a meal throw those on your sandwich. The people are great, the atmosphere is amazing. Never had a bad night at Essex
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Lema
One of the last remaining dive bars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Folts
I get drunk and eat here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D F
I can’t even begin to tell you how kind and courteous the bartender was when we stopped in for a beer after just arriving from Canada. We know a thing or two about nice people, and this guy was an 11/10. Great vibes all around at this place. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shi Waite
Just a cool place quiet
Guinness Hound
Delicious, full-size (Imperial) pints, pricey at $9. Guinness rating 8.5/10.
I’ve lived down the street for a couple years and was pleasantly surprised to have such a great bar nearby. The food is excellent and when I don’t want to eat one of their delicious burgers or the Yard Bird (so yum!), they have very tasty vegetarian options. The Vegan club is so so yummy. The owner is awesome. The staff is awesome. Seafood Dan and his karaoke DJ skills are awesome. The regulars are chill and great conversationalists. There is regularly a game of cribbage happening. The interior is aesthetically pleasing with fun stuff to look at. What can I say? I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S D
Best jukebox in the rough buff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J C
Complete trash fest. Went for a drink after having dinner across the street. After about 20 mins, a completely obliterated woman with an accent in overalls comes to our table looking for chalk to attempt to write something on the chalkboard. She then loses that, drops her phone 3 times in a row (not exaggerating) and stumbles back to the bar. We mentioned to the bartender that she should leave, and the bartender asks us to leave. Are you kidding me? She was obviously a regular trash client and they knew each other. Have fun keeping your friends happy and not respectable paying customers!
Update: Nice response from the owner. Making up stuff to cover for friends instead of admitting a mistake was made. I encourage everyone to sort by the 1 star ratings on this place and see the many issues with the staff. Reoccurring issue over and over again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thomas Achatz
A true eclectic vibe here throughout the week. If you want a good hearty snack, go for the Bavarian-style, soft nestled pretzels (2 per order). You get a creamy, mildly sweet mustard sauce AND a smooth, semi-salty yellow cheese sauce to mix it up. 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Big T
Food always on point, smoke their own meats. A Buffalo staple.
Good time, great place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I've been to this place 20 or 30 times and it is always a great time. Interesting clientele, good food, very affordable and great staff - especially Barb and Tal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For me, this is a staple of the Buffalo experience. Any night of the week you can come for great vibes and battles on the pool table.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food, the jalapeno casinos is fantastic and whatever else you order as a meal throw those on your sandwich. The people are great, the atmosphere is amazing. Never had a bad night at Essex
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the last remaining dive bars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I get drunk and eat here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can’t even begin to tell you how kind and courteous the bartender was when we stopped in for a beer after just arriving from Canada. We know a thing or two about nice people, and this guy was an 11/10. Great vibes all around at this place. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Just a cool place quiet
Delicious, full-size (Imperial) pints, pricey at $9. Guinness rating 8.5/10.
Barb is the best bartender!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve lived down the street for a couple years and was pleasantly surprised to have such a great bar nearby. The food is excellent and when I don’t want to eat one of their delicious burgers or the Yard Bird (so yum!), they have very tasty vegetarian options. The Vegan club is so so yummy. The owner is awesome. The staff is awesome. Seafood Dan and his karaoke DJ skills are awesome. The regulars are chill and great conversationalists. There is regularly a game of cribbage happening. The interior is aesthetically pleasing with fun stuff to look at. What can I say? I love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best jukebox in the rough buff
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Complete trash fest. Went for a drink after having dinner across the street. After about 20 mins, a completely obliterated woman with an accent in overalls comes to our table looking for chalk to attempt to write something on the chalkboard. She then loses that, drops her phone 3 times in a row (not exaggerating) and stumbles back to the bar. We mentioned to the bartender that she should leave, and the bartender asks us to leave. Are you kidding me? She was obviously a regular trash client and they knew each other. Have fun keeping your friends happy and not respectable paying customers!
Update: Nice response from the owner. Making up stuff to cover for friends instead of admitting a mistake was made. I encourage everyone to sort by the 1 star ratings on this place and see the many issues with the staff. Reoccurring issue over and over again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A true eclectic vibe here throughout the week. If you want a good hearty snack, go for the Bavarian-style, soft nestled pretzels (2 per order). You get a creamy, mildly sweet mustard sauce AND a smooth, semi-salty yellow cheese sauce to mix it up. 👍🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food always on point, smoke their own meats. A Buffalo staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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