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DBGB
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Nightlife Bars Pubs Music Venues, Pubs [Edit]
253 Allen StBuffalo, NY 14221
Neighbourhood: Allentown
(716) 240-9359
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 4 pm - 4 am
Sun 1 pm - 4 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- DJ, Live, Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for DBGB
5 reviews in English
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Review from Lis K.
2/12/2012 ROTD 2/22/2012
This review has been written in dubstep: wub wubbbb wub wub wub wubbbb wubb wu wwwubbbb wuuuuuub
Translation: DBGB (formerly known as Staples) is a great place to get your wub- I mean dubstep on. Now I'm not really sure what dubstep is, but I do know that it has a lot of wubs in it, and DBGB has a lot of it on the weekends. They also have a pretty fine selection of drinks to partake in when you need a little refreshment after wubbing on the dance floor. I got really excited when I found out they served my favorite cherry lambic. They pour into a champagne like flute (kudos to them for knowing their glasses), which makes me feel like a total BAMF because it looks like I'm drinking a swanky drink instead of a fruit flavored beer like drink -
Review from Brittany M.
Buffalo, NY
10/28/2011
The first time I went to Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar, I couldn't find it. We spent a few freezing minutes late one Friday night (or early Saturday morning, whatever you prefer) in January running up and down Allen, both trying to find the place and to stay warm. Then, it hit me: Oh, it's probably that place with all the people hanging out the door and that filthy dubstep pulsing out into the night.
Duke's is hands-down my favorite club/bar/spot in Buffalo. You'd never guess it from the bar's facade, but the interior of the place is pretty roomy, with a narrow bar that leads into a larger dance floor and stage. The bathrooms are (as expected) gross but have some of the best graffiti I've read. They also ALWAYS make me a delicious White Russian. Like, really delicious. And in a huge milk glass. Trust me, it's the best.
In general Duke's is dark, dank, and dreary, until Friday night when the glowsticks come out. (Parking of course is awful as it is anywhere in Allentown on a Friday night. Take a cab, the metro, a bus, or park far away and prepare to walk. I usually park down College or beyond.) Seems like DBGB hosts something different most nights of the week--alternative, reggae, dance--but Friday is given over to DJs spinning dubstep, often hosted by Queen City Cartel. I've seen some amazing local acts there (AreHouse, Big Basha...), definitely worth checking out, if not for the music then at least to see people dancing their asses off.
But seriously, go after midnight, or else you might be caught raving on the floor alone.Listed in: Dub Clubs
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Review from Mike B.
Buffalo, NY
DBGB's (formally know as Staples) is my new favorite bar in Allentown! Although I enjoyed Staples, DBGB's had done some things to the place to make it better. First, they made the bar longer and took out all the useless crap that was up front by the window. Its less cave-like now. They made the entrance to the rear part of the bar bigger so it actually feels like part of the main area. They also put in a sound system and a stage so that they can have bands play. Besides all that, they continue to have a pretty decent beer selection with about 8 micros on tap and probably like 30 different kinds of bottles. I hear they're going to be adding a few more taps in the future and that they're going to be serving food and opening up a patio in the back. We'll see!
All in all, its a great local bar with a good beer selection, lots of good specials and a very fun and friendly staff. -
Review from Dan K.
12/6/2011
Stopped here on Saturday night and caught some Drum N Bass. My first time here since no longer being Staples Same atmosphere and vibe though, so this place was a pretty good time. Lots of people dancing to the tunes. Great beer selection, with a ton of micro brew choices. All in all a nice alternative spot besides Hardware to hit up in Allentown. Little dark and dingier, but not in a bad way, just different.
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Review from Gareth L.
8/15/2010
Definitely a good addition to the wicked Allentown scene.
Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar is larger than it appears, since it is L-shaped with a DJ/dance area away from the bar. Music was new alternative last night (The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, etc.) Beer selection is interesting. They have lots of bottles. This included every international stand-by you can name: Blue, Guiness, Dos Equis, Imperial, blah, blah, blah. The micro brews were unexpected and interesting...Harpoon Porter but not IPA. Southern Tier's raspberry beer but not the IPA or Phin and Matt's. I didn't know what to do, so I tried a fantastic Saranac Lager-Lemonade mix. I wish I knew about it 2 months ago. I'd say the beer selection was extensive and interesting...and I learned something...so overall I had a good night at DBGB.
Specialties
Live music, great DJs, and delicious pub grub.
History
Established in 2010
Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar was established in 2010 and has quickly become one of Buffalo's favorite nightspots.
