Large selection of beers but offer only one non-alcoholic beer. Avoid Thursdays during summer when it is overcrowded. You will be told to use a credit card if you have cash when they have a limited amount of change.
We went to the bar and ordered drinks and food before sitting outside on the deck. The bartender was welcoming and friendly! We ordered fried pickles, wings and fries and were told they would be brought out to us when it was ready. The wings were a "718 sauce" which was perfect and were so crispy! The fried pickles were also perfectly crispy with pepperjack cheese we loved. The fries were good just a bit salty. We love the relaxing environment sitting outside.
In the hipster heart of charming Williamsville, lies our next establishment, The Moor Pat. If you're like me and have been here numerous times yet somehow never ordered the chicken wings, you'd be easily forgiven. It is primarily known for its beer selection. After all, you can't spell Tap Room without MOOR PAT. But today, in addition to drinking their REEB, we decided to also sample their DOOF, specifically their SMURD and STALF. Location: 4 / 5 Surrounded by cool buildings and businesses, this place is an absolute vibe. Imagine your most Irish friend built his own bar, served his own beer and made the occasional chicken wing in the storage closet. While they get a perfect score for 'charm', they lose a point because the parking situation was brutal and your Irish friend invited other friends to his basement and let them smoke weed. Presentation: 4.5 / 5 Flavors were individually plated, had a good mix of flats and drums with celery and carrots and the bleu cheese even had a little flare to it. While we tend to prefer presentation on plates or trays, this is about as nicely as you can do a plastic basket. And to the bartender who served us with sanitary gloves on, the act of cleanliness is appreciated and was reflected in your score, if not your tip. Meat: 4.5 / 5 Tight. Consistent, goldilocks sizing. Cook: 8 / 10 Some real debate over this score. While each Wing King valued the crispy style, one even calling this a "perfect" cook, some felt they were a smidge overdone to the point of dryness. That said, we were all impressed at the overall quality of the cook, given that they appeared to be prepared in a dark room / broom closet. Standard Wing: 13.5 / 15 Great balance. Good flavor without being too saucy and a nice crisp without any hints of burnt. We also detected pepper flakes in the sauce which was a nice touch. They're playing with the big boys in this most important category. Specialty Wing: 7.5 / 10 Most of this score is attributed to their BBQ flavor which were by far their strongest alternative offering; great sweetness and tanginess without that ketchupy taste found in far too many BBQ sauces around town. Garlic Parm and Cajun flavors were just okay. Overall: 42 / 50 Lots to love about this place - very comfortable, with great beer and really good wings. MOOR PAT, SUOICILED!
Missed out on the kitchen but stayed to enjoy a couple brews. The bartender was attentive and made sure my beer selections were in alignment with my preferences. I like to start with a light blonde, enjoy the taste of a nice red, and end with a thick & sweet stout or lager.
I don't go to bars very often, and I really don't have much experience with local brews. Aside from this, Moor Pat would probably be my favorite beer spot in the area. It's a cozy place with a dose of nostalgia for me personally. I remember eating my favorite sweet cream ice cream there before Jenny's moved out. The house where Moor Pat found its home was built in 1836 and is a really cool, good vibe spot to hang out or catch up with friends. The place was practically empty on a Saturday early afternoon. The bartender wasn't overly friendly, which was just right in my opinion. Our selection of drinks and snacks made our stay enjoyable and the music playing helped to have a good time. Downeast Cider Original tasted like cider. It was a refreshing and crisp drink, very tasty. The Cubano Rolls were good but you have to like pickles. I love pickles and The Barrel + Brine knows how to make them. The Breadhive is a great local bakery. Their whole wheat pretzel was solid and dense. Unfortunately, it was served with plain yellow mustard (not my favorite) instead of the beer cheese dip that's on the menu. The only real downer this time was the bathroom, which looked like it was out of anyone's attention. I understand that maybe the nature of the place does not allow for major changes, and there must be only one washroom available (bummer). Despite this, I believe it's manageable to make the space more pleasant to use for everyone.
A favorite bar of mine in Buffalo. Lots of cool beers available, service is great and it's a really awesome patio to hang out on in the summer time.
So this place is really impressive for all the a alcohol and beers available , but I came in there for the food ! Best Buffalo wings for sure and the truffle Parmesan fries are spot on for flavor , crunch , and taste ... just yummy . Also , the staff was very friendly and helpful . Love that ! This place is located really close to Glen Park so it is such a delightful area to hang out
Have never had food here but this place is a gem. Beer selection is as laser focused as an Allen to Diggs TD in mid fall. This place will blow your mind with the beers they are able to get. Setting is a dark basement bar, you are not gonna get much more than that. I don't recall a TV. Service is fantastic Definitely want to try some apps next time, they look solid
The very knowledgeable staff helped us select great beers and although the building itself was small and loud, Moot Pat doesn't lose its charm. Just a stones throw away from Main street, this is a great place to grab a bite or just a drink after dinner.