Upper West Side Pub Trivia With a Martini and Fries Hour

The Wolfe takes its name from novelist Tom Wolfe, and the Upper West Side pub moves between weekly trivia and a quieter brunch on Amsterdam Avenue. The kitchen puts elevated touches on familiar comfort food, with deviled eggs, burrata, and hot honey chicken alongside smash burgers and soft pretzels. Butter toffee cake brings a rich finish, while the room can shift from a loud trivia crowd to a calmer brunch setting.

The martini and fries happy hour is a clear signature, pairing a crisp cocktail with a salty side. The popular martini and fries special gives the menu a sharp anchor, and visitors also mention friendly service and a lively atmosphere. Some guests say prices for drink variations are not always clearly communicated. The thoughtful plates have drawn comparisons to fine dining, and the dessert list includes a decadent butter toffee cake. With pub classics, more composed dishes, and weekly trivia, this Amsterdam Avenue spot has several different rhythms.