TLDR
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.
Details
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.
Caveats
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.
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From post: Where To Find Shoestring Onion Fries
"Mentioned as a place on the Upper East Side that might have the desired item."
NeutralFrom post: Just A Good Chicken Wing
"Plug Uglies was recommended as a place to get chicken wings."
PositiveFrom post: Just A Good Chicken Wing
"This user recommended Plug Uglies in Manhattan as a place to get chicken wings."
PositiveFrom post: Just A Good Chicken Wing
"Plug Uglies was recommended as a place with good BBQ wings."
PositiveFrom post: Sports Bar With Good Food
"This commenter recommended Plug Uglies on the Upper East Side."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Places For Fried Cheese Curds
"Plug Ugly's on the UES is recommended."
PositiveFrom post: Sports Barsplaces To Watch Games With Great Food
"This user recommended Plug Uglies as a place to watch games with good food."
PositiveFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"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."
PositiveFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"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."
NeutralFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"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."
NeutralFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"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."
NeutralFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"This commenter stated they need to go back to Plug Uglies, as it has been about two years since their last visit."
NeutralFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"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."
PositiveFrom post: I Have Reviewed Over 100 Wing Places And Created
"This commenter mentioned The Whiskeys and Plug Uglies as the only places they would return to if craving really good wings."
PositiveFrom post: One Last Stop At International Wing Factory
"Plug uglies UES"
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