Crispy, tangy buffalo wings served at a lively UES sports bar—a top spot for groups and game-watching.
Will Hartman reviews Plug Uglies, an Upper East Side sports bar known for its excellent buffalo wings and lively atmosphere, perfect for groups.
This Upper East Side sports bar is a haven for wing enthusiasts, with reviews consistently praising their buffalo wings as some of the best in the city. The wings are noted for their crispy texture and a unique, tangy buffalo sauce. While primarily known for its lively atmosphere and good for groups, it's a spot where the quality of the wings stands out above typical bar fare.
The star of the menu is undoubtedly the buffalo wings, consistently lauded for their crispiness and unique, tangy sauce. While some patrons wish for a spicier kick, the general feedback highlights them as a must-try, superior to typical bar food.
"The buffalo wings are consistently highlighted as a must-try, praised for their crispy texture and unique tangy sauce. Other mentions include BBQ wings."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the quality of the buffalo wings, with many considering them the best they've had. Some noted the buffalo sauce could be spicier, but the overall consensus is highly positive.
Important Note
One commenter noted that a different location in Murray Hill does not serve food. There was also a discussion about the heat level of the buffalo wings, with some finding it lacking compared to other establishments.
"Mentioned as a place on the Upper East Side that might have the desired item."
Neutral"Plug Uglies was recommended as a place to get chicken wings."
Positive"This user recommended Plug Uglies in Manhattan as a place to get chicken wings."
Positive"Plug Uglies was recommended as a place with good BBQ wings."
Positive"This commenter recommended Plug Uglies on the Upper East Side."
Positive"Plug Ugly's on the UES is recommended."
Positive"This user recommended Plug Uglies as a place to watch games with good food."
Positive"The commenter tried Plug Uglies and found their buffalo hot wings to be great and cooked perfectly, but the heat was lacking compared to Dan and John's and Scruffy Duffy's. They personally prefer the latter two for their heat level."
Positive"In response to a timeline correction, the commenter confirmed it was likely around 2016/17 and that it was the bar that is now the UES Plug Uglies."
Neutral"This commenter clarified that the Plug Uglies in Murray Hill does not serve food and questioned the timeline of eating wings there 10 years ago, as the UES location is relatively new. They also mentioned trying the UES location and found the buffalo hot wings great but lacking in heat compared to other places."
Neutral"This commenter tried the Plug Uglies in Murray Hill, which doesn't serve food, and expressed surprise that the UES location serves wings, planning to visit it soon."
Neutral"This commenter stated they need to go back to Plug Uglies, as it has been about two years since their last visit."
Neutral"This commenter recalled being told about the quality of wings at Plug Uglies about ten years prior and found them to be legitimately head and shoulders above other bar wings they had tried."
Positive"This commenter mentioned The Whiskeys and Plug Uglies as the only places they would return to if craving really good wings."
Positive"Plug uglies UES"
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