The Wellington Pub - Buffalo, New York

Christina C.

Busy, atmosphere filled bar/restaurant and local gem. Went here during lent for a fish fry and it was truly excellent! Fish was cooked perfectly. Batter was crisp and not overwhelming. Good amount of fries and sides. As a British person who has been trying to find a good "fish and chip" spot for years (like, 17 years!) this place has won my heart. Parking on side streets recommended. This place gets very busy on Friday night and weekends. Arrive early!

Stephen K.

Food was great! Beef on weck, chicken wings, steak sandwich were all perfectly cooked and tasted great. Service was so unsatisfactory and the waitress truly gave a lackluster effort. I will gladly go to this place again as long as I get a different server.

Jacqueline C.

Fantastic pub with a nice atmosphere. My husband and I went there last night for a date. I cannot recommend this place enough. When we walked in, we were greeted by a boisterous Friday evening crowd. The first thing I noticed was the well stocked bar. It is a little cramped between the bustling wait staff and the patrons, but it's manageable to navigate. We made our way to the back area to put our name in for a table in the seating area, and then went up to the bar to get ciders while we waited. Their drink menu is fairly comprehensive - a good amount of beers on tap and bottled, wines, cocktails, sodas...you'll definitely find something to drink. While waiting for a table (about 20 minute wait) I saw parents with small children, so it's definitely family friendly. The seating area is fairly large with two distinct sections (a front area and back area). We were seated in the back. There was a large family (15 people or so) that night so I think if you call ahead, they'll have a seat ready for larger groups. Plenty of tvs on with hockey for the sports fans as well!

Onto the food. The menu is your standard pub faire- appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and fish fries. Sides included potatoes, potato chips, bacon, french fries, etc. You have the ability to order alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks and dessert as well (we skipped dessert though). My husband ordered the Monster burger (a burger served between two grilled cheese sandwiches) and I got the Beef on Weck. Our appetizer was an order of 10 medium spiced wings. Delicious food. The time between ordering and receiving food was an hour but we did go at the busiest time for food (6:30-8) so we expected a wait. Nonetheless, they didn't charge us for the drink I ordered, which was very nice.

Cost: ~$7 per cider, $19 for the monster, $12 for the Beef on Weck, $15 for the wings. We tipped 25% as well because our server was awesome and attentive even in the craziest time of the night. (Ally? I think?...I'm sorry ma'am, I cannot remember your name but you deserve a raise).

It was a lovely date experience and I cannot wait to go back.

Jim D.

Great food, a little loud with all the hard surfaces bouncing sound everywhere. Biggest complaint:
$1.50 up-charge for swapping cocktail sauce with tartar sauce and $1.50 up-charge for a little more 1000 island dressing! Come on guys… you used to be better.

Christopher M.

The quintessential neighborhood pub. This place is truly "Buffalo" in every way.

Tony W.

We ordered a fish fry and shrimp dinner, neither had any flavor. The cocktail sauce was reddish brown and pasty gel. I once loved this place for its food and atmosphere, what has happened to the food quality. I’m hoping that this was an off day; however I’m reluctant to returning any time soon.

steve C.

For an old bar on Hertel. It's pretty nice inside. Been in a few that are pretty sketchy. French onion soup was spot on, it was recommended by the wait staff, and I'd recommend it too.

Konstantinos R.

Decent food with slow service, at least on a lazy Saturday afternoon. We ordered burgers and appetizers and the food was decent. Minus one star for the lack of cleanliness and how long it took to get our food.