Jolly Jug
Bar · Buffalo
About Jolly Jug
Located in Buffalo, Jolly Jug is a popular bar known for its lively atmosphere and extensive drink options. We boast a 4.3-star rating based on 212 reviews, reflecting our commitment to providing a great experience. Enjoy our fast service, great beer selection, and cocktails, whether you're dining i...
Located in Buffalo, Jolly Jug is a popular bar known for its lively atmosphere and extensive drink options. We boast a 4.3-star rating based on 212 reviews, reflecting our commitment to providing a great experience. Enjoy our fast service, great beer selection, and cocktails, whether you're dining in, taking out, or relaxing in our outdoor seating area. We offer bar games and show sports events. Jolly Jug is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. We're open seven days a week, serving alcohol from early until late. Join us!
What Customers Say About Jolly Jug
Jolly Jug is a beloved local dive bar known for its friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices, and late-night snacks. Many reviewers praise the bartenders and the welcoming regulars. Some negative reviews mention inconsistent service and potential issues for non-regulars.
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Tip: Go for the laid-back vibe, good drink specials, and late-night food. Be aware that it's a local spot, so newcomers might initially feel like outsiders.
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Jolly Jug Buffalo Reviews
Fun place with a lot of regulars that always welcome new patrons. And the tuna sandwich is to die for. They make it fresh for each order and will put anything you want in it.
Great bar and food! Get the French Onion Soup and Beef on Weck! Sooo good. Laid back vibe, friendly service, delicious food and a pool table.. what else could you want? Thanks!!!
Old time bar and prices, good people, bartenders, Sue is soooo nice to all! I now live in San Diego but do visit in the summer ,My friend Carmen and I drink Manhattans but he was in a bad car crash, see you soon.
Fun place with a lot of regulars that always welcome new patrons. And the tuna sandwich is to die for. They make it fresh for each order and will put anything you want in it.
Great bar and food! Get the French Onion Soup and Beef on Weck! Sooo good. Laid back vibe, friendly service, delicious food and a pool table.. what else could you want? Thanks!!!
Old time bar and prices, good people, bartenders, Sue is soooo nice to all! I now live in San Diego but do visit in the summer ,My friend Carmen and I drink Manhattans but he was in a bad car crash, see you soon.
The Monday day bartender was so nice. There was no cook and she made us a fabulous tuna melt , goulash and vegetable soup. She totally engaged with us even though we weren’t regulars. Great prices.
Jolly 🤷, Jugs none, great place for a drink and late night snack. A friend claims they have the best bologna sandwich. 1 Pool table
This place was a great time. Joey was an amazing host - kept the drinks flowing and was quick on the cleanup when we had an accidental spill. Highly recommend the late night food - the nachos, pretzels and popcorn were delicious.
We love the Jolly Jug! Definitely our hometown bar of choice. If you're looking for something fancy or trendy this is not the place for you. It's definitely down home, relaxed atmosphere with one pool table and good drink specials, and friendly bartenders!
My local bar. People are friendly as are the Bartenders. Finally upgraded there TV'S to HDTV. Prices are reasonable. Small selection of food, but all homemade. Great jukebox. You can play Quickdraw, or get scratch offs from the machine. Nice laid back place.
The breakfast sandwich that they make themselves with real eggs are to die for. Fast, efficient, courteous service, with an entertaining crowd of early birds. Can't beat there prices and it is a very clean place. Open from 8:00am till 4:00am with ample off street parking. A must for everyone, anytime...
Love this place! Great food great atmosphere! It’s my favorite dive bar in Tonawanda/Amherst area! Lotta laughs! I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a great time! Even if you don’t remember it lol P.S. Bri is the best
Jolly 🤷, Jugs none, great place for a drink and late night snack. A friend claims they have the best bologna sandwich. 1 Pool table
The Monday day bartender was so nice. There was no cook and she made us a fabulous tuna melt , goulash and vegetable soup. She totally engaged with us even though we weren’t regulars. Great prices.
This place was a great time. Joey was an amazing host - kept the drinks flowing and was quick on the cleanup when we had an accidental spill. Highly recommend the late night food - the nachos, pretzels and popcorn were delicious.
Love this place! Great food great atmosphere! It’s my favorite dive bar in Tonawanda/Amherst area! Lotta laughs! I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a great time! Even if you don’t remember it lol P.S. Bri is the best
The breakfast sandwich that they make themselves with real eggs are to die for. Fast, efficient, courteous service, with an entertaining crowd of early birds. Can't beat there prices and it is a very clean place. Open from 8:00am till 4:00am with ample off street parking. A must for everyone, anytime...
My local bar. People are friendly as are the Bartenders. Finally upgraded there TV'S to HDTV. Prices are reasonable. Small selection of food, but all homemade. Great jukebox. You can play Quickdraw, or get scratch offs from the machine. Nice laid back place.
We love the Jolly Jug! Definitely our hometown bar of choice. If you're looking for something fancy or trendy this is not the place for you. It's definitely down home, relaxed atmosphere with one pool table and good drink specials, and friendly bartenders!
The Jug used to be the typical dive bar. It appears to be changing, the old jukebox was blocked off but they added a lot of food.
The Jug used to be the typical dive bar. It appears to be changing, the old jukebox was blocked off but they added a lot of food.
Classic local dive bar! Hidden gem!
It’s just a small bar with a lot of nice people Behind the bar and the kitchen. The normal people that come in this place are just this: normal people. Very friendly, No fights, a lot of laughter, and it’s very easy to make a friend.
Service and drinks are great here and cheap, i will deff be back but the food was not so great 😬 would recommend the drinks here. French onion soup was grossly salty and beef on weck only had 3 pieces of beef
Classic local dive bar! Hidden gem!
Service and drinks are great here and cheap, i will deff be back but the food was not so great 😬 would recommend the drinks here. French onion soup was grossly salty and beef on weck only had 3 pieces of beef
It’s just a small bar with a lot of nice people Behind the bar and the kitchen. The normal people that come in this place are just this: normal people. Very friendly, No fights, a lot of laughter, and it’s very easy to make a friend.
Wasn't too impressed. Hard to find. Service was sub-par. Bartender was pregnant. People stare at you if you're not a regular it seems. Kind of felt uncomfortable. Just my opinion.
Wasn't too impressed. Hard to find. Service was sub-par. Bartender was pregnant. People stare at you if you're not a regular it seems. Kind of felt uncomfortable. Just my opinion.
A 'cool neighborhood bar' only if you are of a certain skin color. Else the bartender, John, will ignore you even if you stand right in front of him asking for a drink. Dont come here if you are a person of color. You will get better service at Brunner's Tavern instead!
Took my buddy here on his 21st birthday and the bartender rudely denied him even though his id isn’t expired. Thanks for my giving my bud such a good experience on his special day! Very jolly of you guys.
The bartender was visibly intoxicated and super rude. She had blonde hair and was working on the night of 2/4/24, this employee alone completely ruined my opinion of this bar. She should be fired.
Genuinely the worst bar i’ve ever been to. The bartender was super rude and refused to serve my friend on his 21st birthday. Terrible atmosphere, terrible patrons, would never recommend going.
They denied my friend entrance on his 21st birthday. They claimed his ID was expired and invalid... expires in 2026. I have come in here with a non expired vertical ID many times and have never had any issues. He was the only one of us that wasn’t Caucasian 🤷🏻♂️
The bartender was visibly intoxicated and super rude. She had blonde hair and was working on the night of 2/4/24, this employee alone completely ruined my opinion of this bar. She should be fired.
Took my buddy here on his 21st birthday and the bartender rudely denied him even though his id isn’t expired. Thanks for my giving my bud such a good experience on his special day! Very jolly of you guys.
They denied my friend entrance on his 21st birthday. They claimed his ID was expired and invalid... expires in 2026. I have come in here with a non expired vertical ID many times and have never had any issues. He was the only one of us that wasn’t Caucasian 🤷🏻♂️
Genuinely the worst bar i’ve ever been to. The bartender was super rude and refused to serve my friend on his 21st birthday. Terrible atmosphere, terrible patrons, would never recommend going.
A 'cool neighborhood bar' only if you are of a certain skin color. Else the bartender, John, will ignore you even if you stand right in front of him asking for a drink. Dont come here if you are a person of color. You will get better service at Brunner's Tavern instead!
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797 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226
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