By far, the best all around bar in WNY. The best food and drinks. Great service and entertainment. Band or DJ, doesn't matter its a fun environment. I am glad i do not live near by because i would be there every night. Best and most chicken wing flavors i have seen anywhere. Great place to let loose.
Review Source:Being a UB student who spends most of their time in Amherst/North Buffalo area, this bar's location in NT feels like you've kind of left your vicinity and gone off to a nearby, less centralized and crowded area with an almost village feel (even though its only slightly less than 15 minutes via the expressway, though you do actually enter into niagara county). Really great "townie" bar overall though with the perfect crowd- never overwhelmingly crowded but far from dead. They have AMAZING wings and other dishes, as well as fairly cheap drinks and a very friendly and laid back staff. My favorite part about the bar is on Sabres Game nights they have a special of 20 wings and a pitcher of beer for $15.99, one of the most satisfying deals I've probably ever experienced in my lifetime. A MUST checkout for people who love their beer and wings (anyone from Buffalo).
Review Source:I'm reviewing this establishment as a bar and not necessarily as a dining experience.
I lived relatively close to Dwyers throughout the tail end of my college career and into alumni life. My friends and I, due to the close proximity and quality of the bar, Â quickly became regulars. Friday night is traditionally Ladies' Night, featuring $2 drinks after 10 pm. Staff is friendly and does a good job of ensuring everyone receives bar service, even on the busiest of nights. There's a large patio outside with a fire pit that encourages socializing in the summer.
I have not utilized Dwyers as a dinner spot, although we have gotten wings and other bar snacks for various friends' birthdays and other occasions. There are a lot of options with wing flavors, which is a fun, unique touch to standard pub fare. I can't speak extensively on this account, but all food we've ordered has been tasty and plentiful. Waiter service has been perfectly acceptable. The staff in general seems to be perfect for the atmosphere: fun, friendly, and fast. It's a bar, Â I'm not looking for 3-Michelin star service here.
There are a few minor cons. In the winter, when the patio is closed, everyone is forced inside, resulting in an often-stuffy, cramped atmosphere. This only becomes a real problem on nights that the Riviera Theater (next door) has a show, as the bar becomes inundated with patrons that have consistently proven to be poor bar-mates. Despite being regulars, the security guard still gives us problems with ID's (my friends and I are all in our mid-20's). At one point, he insisted my friend was not 5'7" (she is) and she had to argue with him and ask him to get a ruler. It was just an odd experience to have at a place we visit consistently. Still, we've been back dozens of times since, so the issues were obviously not that major.
I was first introduced to JP Dwyers a year or so ago when a roommate of mine at the time told me they had the best wings in Buffalo. A group of us decided to venture out to Tonawanda and try 'em out for dinner. We ordered 50 wings between the 4 or 5 of us and tried out some of their different flavors, from garlic wings to Hot BBQ to simply hot. Gotta say, they DO have some pretty impressive wings. Was not too much of a fan of the garlic wings, but the hot BBQ and the traditional sauces were very well made.
A year later, I still find myself coming back here and recommending this place as an alternative to Duff's/Anchorbar for Wings. I've tried Gabriel's Gate wings and I still think JP Dwyers / Duff's hold the crown. As others have mentioned, the dining area and bar are separate as this place is pretty crazy popular on Friday's/Saturday's. People usually hang around the bar and the dining area will be pretty empty, but you may have to flag down a waitress to seat you as it can get pretty overwhelming. The noise level, even in the other room is one where you'll have to talk very loudly for the person sitting across from you to hear. I suppose that's one of the payoffs for going to a very popular place.
Did I mention their 20+ beers on tap? Their selection is great! However, I caution you about ordering the fish and chips. While it's not 'bad,' it's quite uninspired and the fried fish was too salty for my taste. They also do have a veggie wrap on the menu if you have a vegetarian among your mix..
So yeah, popular place with live music on most weekends, great drink variety. If you're around the area, why not pop on in?
A cloud of blue smoke greeted us yesterday as we walked into the dining room. Â The TVs were blaring commercials; I think the bar was quieter...
All 4 of us had burgers, they were huge and very tasty. Â The food almost offset the noise and dirty ladies room on a Sunday at 5:00 pm when the Bills weren't playing- I said almost.
Just had lunch here. Not much going on here midday but the food is terrific. Chef was nice to us Jersey folk and surprised us with a portion or raspberry BBQ wings....delicious! Their regular mild wings also good, had a bit of kick. Their burgers beat out any that I've had. They are
big, juicy, and cooked just right and their celtic chips are great
accompaniment. Try it, won't be disappointed.
This has always been one of my favorite Webster St. bars. Dwyer's has been home to all the local crowds looking for a fun Irish pub. Dwyer's has also been cranking out some of the best chicken wings in the area. They have over 10 flavors to choose from. The beer list is fantastic, especially considering the area. The list must be at least 20 choices long. The interior set-up is nice as well. I often enjoy a place where the bar and dining area are separate enough so that you could enjoy either individually or together - say for football games or something where the whole place is goin' crazy! Dwyer's also has 2 dart boards however they seem to be inconveniently located in the dining area, (Jakes does not). None-the-less this bar is still a great choice for Traditional Irish ambiance and good bar food. They Reuben-ize everything you can imagine - from sandwiches to fries, to potato skins and more. Yum!
A few years ago the patio war began as I refer to it - Crazy Jakes vs. Dwyer's - who came out on top? I would honestly say both. These bars are completely different in what they offer but both patios are outstanding (both have huge fire pits). The best in the area. Dwyer's has been around longer so I tend to favor them however, if you're looking for a more contemporary bar go to Crazy Jakes. Whatever it is that you're looking for either one of these bars is sure to provide. Both are great stops for live outdoor music as well - this area of Tonawanda/North Tonawanda itself is known for great outdoor venues.
North Tonawanda really has some gems, particularly when it comes to pubs and patios. Â This is one of those places. Â An Irish pub through and through with a HUGE beer selection. Â I would estimate close to 20 beers on tap, in addition to a wide selection of bottled beer.
The menu is what you would expect for a pub - lots of finger foods, burgers and wraps. Â What I appreciate about their menu is their creativity. Â I recently tried their "Reuben fries" which consisted of fries smothered in melted swiss, chopped corned beef and sauerkraut, with a side of thousand island dressing. Â Although the cheese wasn't very "sharp," overall the dish was greasy deliciousness. ($3.99 for a very large portion!)
I can also vouch for their chicken wings.
Last but not least, this is in a great location right on Main Street. Â The interior is spacious and nothing beats their huge side patio with lots of tables and stools as well as a monster fire pit. Â One cool feature about their fire pit is they have a stone ledge encircling the pit which is perfect for sitting and cozying up to the fire.
I don't live too far from JP Dwyer's, and damn I'm glad. This place is awesome. It has a great selection of beers and even lets you sample, when deciding on trying something new. (just ask). Not only is there a great selection of beer, but the prices are excellent too. This goes for the food as well. The food still continues to impress me every time I am there. I must say that my favorites are the burgers and chicken wings. Trust me, for a pub, you couldn't beat this place with a stick. As for the service, make sure that you ask for Jessica. She is an excellent server and definitely a true professional. I can't wait to get back there again!!!!!
Review Source:A truly great bar. I've been here hundreds of times. No matter what time of day or day of the week Dwyers is the place to be in North Tonawanda. Ok first of all their beer selection is great it is constantly updated and always fresh. They don't have as many beers on tap as jake's, (which is right across the street) but their beers are always fresh . I only remember one occasion of getting a skunked a beer here and the bartender happily replaced it. What they lack in sheer quantity of tapped beers, in comparison to Jake's, they make up for in their bottled selection. If you combine their selection of bottled beers and tapped I would be willing to bet that they have a much larger beer selection than Jake's.The bartenders are always friendly and quick even on a Friday or Saturday night when they are super busy. On a few occasions they have even gone out of their way to track me down after I've ordered food and thoughtlessly wondered out to the patio. On weekdays they draw enough of a crowd to be socialable but not overwhelming. They have great food too. Plenty of different burgers and sandwiches to select from. If your brave I reccomend the Stinger sandwich, it is a 8 oz steak topped with chicken fingers and cheese. They are best none for their wings which in the buffalo area says alot. They have plenty of different styles to choose from and they are cooked just right. Wing connoisseurs will not be dissapointed. My favorite is the Dwyers Medium its hot sauce and chevettas mixed they are delicious.
Review Source:We have been to Dwyer's on two occasions. It's a great place to watch the Sabre's game and enjoy some great bar food. The bar offers a good mix of draft beers and features local brews. They offer deals on drinks for all Sabre's games and prices are very reasonable. Â Their Celtic chips are made in house and definitely worth trying. Â We have also tried the jalapeno poppers stuffed with cream cheese served with a raspberry dipping sauce. They were delicious! Far better than the traditional cheddar poppers. Their 12 oz burgers are huge and come in some interesting Irish themed varieties featuring Jameson BBQ sauce, Irish bacon, and even a Guinness marinated burger that I look forward to trying on our next visit. Â Dwyers features 35 flavors of chicken wings. We have tried and really enjoyed the raspberry BBQ and traditional hot buffalo. Other flavors include wasabi plum, general tso's, Â and Jameson BBQ. I was disappointed in the Reuben for its lack of corned beef and the thousand island dressing served on the side, but it was worth the price at only $5.99.
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