Great for groupsLivelyLate nightCocktailsOutdoor seating
My Buddy's is MORE than mouth-watering food, handmade cocktails and a phenomenal staff. We have SHOWS, SHOWS, SHOWS! Stand Up Comedy, Bingo, Cabaret, Drag Extravaganzas, Karaoke and MORE!
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What diners say
“One of these best places to go to!!! I 100% recommend. The service is amazing, the food is presentable and delicious, and the drinks are strong and delicious. I will be coming back regularly now!”
5.0 · Google — Leslie C
“Incredibly fun bar with great energy and friendly patrons. I've been to a lot of drag shows, but never have I ever been so impressed. Very diverse and talented group of drag Kings and Queens who are dedicated to their craft. The fact that some of the performers are classically trained really took the show up several notches. They really get the audience involved in the show, so you stay engaged, and on designated nights, the audience gets to cast a vote for their favorite performer. They have decent bar food, kitchen stays open pretty late, the drinks are great, and it's a nice touch that they offer specials named after the performers! It's a great date night or friends night out option. I'll definitely be a repeat customer. They have paid street parking out front, no issues with it being over run and there's an on site ATM and QR codes for tipping in case you forgot case to tip the acts.”
5.0 · Google — Dasha Guyton
“My Buddy's is Drag Show with other events held at place. DRAG BINGO, the food and drinks are great too.
Just returned to another great show.
Buddy's Drag Shows was awesome. Go with friends good profromances .”
5.0 · Google — Activities
“Looking for food one late night after a concert, I found Buddy's (the owner Brian kept the kitchen open for us)! This is an incredibly fun bar, and the food is amazing for bar food. I then was told it was a Buffalo Bills (& Packers Bar), so I had to come back! Having been here twice now, this place is an amazing spot. The owner, Brian, genuinely cares and wants to make everyone happy and has custom food and drink menus for the sporting events. Also, lots of free celebratory drinks here while watching and listening to the games! Pro Tip: If you're a Bills fan who wants to enjoy the game with others while also having your personal space (not too crowded like the official bills bars in Chicago), then THIS is the place for you. Hope to see many of you here!”
5.0 · Google — Alex Studd
“Ok first thing first the people that go here really make the space, they dont work but doesnt matter your table or the song you wanna share, your welcome !.
Your in community .!
That was what really impressed me.
Now the staff , they dont care if your recording your friend sing , or they are working a job will walk in front of you, your camera , you got lumber jack, to my fashion is my life hair working here.
The Dj i dont know if he doesnt know his equipment or why i should trust them with a qr code when they can make a song play that links data mining to my phone
Serioulsy they need a paper sign up nd webpage not. QR Mess of mining nd lets restart the puter. 7 times in 90 minutes.
Hey tech happens but its your gig you cant
My phone app could.
Finally on staff my bartender , check on me only twice while walking in front of my 11 times. My beer was empty. 7$ old style well. In a can.
Ok
But when i hand them a 10 $ they dont come back. Sorry you didnt deserve a 3 $ tip. Im a 25% plus tipper. You bring back my three dollar i give you 2 or in this case i would have left 1.75$ respect nd dignity. But they didnt comr back . I wasnt about to be like i pick my tip you get wages but no way earned 3$.
All that aside. I really had a good night it was not the staff but the people filling the bar with song, laughter nd happyness.
You could be ton deaf bit you out your love nd passion in the song in that is the community i met that night.
This place wouldnt take much to get to 5 stars.
I will definelty give them another chance.
Uptown is a very deverve part of lower northside, to bad the staff i met. Made me feel taken nd not part of everything else i saw that night. Which was song , beauty , welcoming.”
