Blondies Sports

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Joined 10 years ago

Beer, wings, and tons of flat-screens--what more could you ask of a sports bar?. TV sets airing the big game line every inch of this narrow Upper West Side pub--the brainchild of two enterprising Playboy bunnies and their flight attendant friend. The ceiling displays T-shirts from various fire companies throughout the U.S. The decor is otherwise unremarkable, with plain brick walls, a long bar, and an adjacent table-service area, which also features several oversized booths. Sports fans stop by to wind down after work or gear up for a Saturday night with some good, semi-clean, all-American fun. Glasses are constantly being refilled and the staff is friendly and competent.

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ilovefood22

Joined 5 years ago

Beware of delivery guys. Food is no better than you average bar food, so the condescending attitude an terrible customer service can not be explained.

Buyer beware, the delivery guys will walk away with your credit card. If they do, be aware, Blondie's will NOT send them back with it. They will tell you how it is your fault, and make no attempt to do the right thing.

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chelloveck

Joined 6 years ago

Enjoy yourself... that is if the staff approves.. Nothing you can order here you can't get anywhere else. Careful to not put anything in the jukebox the bar staff disapproves of, they will single you out and skip your songs without a refund. Then somehow swear loudly and act surprised when they recieve a lousy tip equivalent to the service and treatment you recieved. Thanks for a great birthday Blondies (sarcasm)

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ld2232

Joined 6 years ago

Ideal UWS spot for brews, wings and friendly neighborhood feel. I've been to a lot of sports bars in NYC and most are simply too rundown/frat-like or trying too hard to be upscale....Blondie's hits it just right with the perfect combination of consistently great bar food (wings, burgers etc.), a clean comfortable space, new flat screens (finally!) and a staff that makes you feel at home. It's the consummate neighborhood bar and if you are staying in...they also deliver!

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b00pi3flak3s

Joined 10 years ago

Shotty Service But Good Wings. Blondie's seems to be the sports destination of many alumni chapters from major universities, probably because of its immense space with multiple televisions all over the place making it ideal for group parties. The service is not the best, our "blondie" waitresses have on more than one occasion been snooty or slow in getting what we ask for and have even bickered about receiving a 15% tip. The food is typical bar menu type stuff, but Blondie's is known for their cheap wings, which are quite tasty. Drinks are not cheap, a standard mainstream beer could run you $5 or more and cocktails are typically $10 and up. Come here for the games, but don't let the alcohol and food sneak up on your bill.

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jon_4096

Joined 7 years ago

Ohio State Bar follows the path of Maurice Clarett. Just like the once-great Maurice Clarett, Blondie's was a great place to eat wings and drink beers with friends. Now, profit is the clear driver, the old charm is gone. For beer at adult club prices ($5.50 per Corona), emaciated wings, and sad salads, try Blondies. They put a lot of money into flat screens, cut the quality of the food and raised the prices...New Yorkers are too smart for that.

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armybrat07

Joined 7 years ago

Wings. I usaually order mine in and watch the game at home or at bourbon ST, the wings and bar food are the best on the westside of manhattan.

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shopper213

Joined 9 years ago

great place. I don't understand some of these ratings, because I had a great time there. We didn't know to make a reservation, but when we got there, the lady made every effort to get us seated. I thought the food was good for bar food, but the service was excellent! The waitress was very attentive and everyone was so friendly! Plus, they have every game on. I highly recommend!

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uscfan11

Joined 9 years ago

Very Disappointed. This place is nothing special. I had heard of Blondies from numerous reviews so I figured I would go try the place because after all, I live on the west side on 82nd street and westend ave. To my total dismay there wasn't even a large screen in the entire restaurant. Not only that, but the food and the service were way below par. The place is also to small and loud to bring a lot of friends and be comfortable.

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chrisbb

Joined 9 years ago

Ok... Not impressed. I've tried a bunch of Sports Restaurants looking for the perfect place for me and my buddies... and this isn't it. Pretty nice atmosphere but just so-so food and service. This is not the place to bring a big group of people. I might give it another try but I was not impressed by anything.