BHON Official Review

	28th Anniversary · 1996 - 2024

Note: BHON now evaluates using the widely accepted DBSP (Drunken Bar Slob Percentile) System.
For a more detailed explanation of our scoring system, please see: Our Reviews Explained.

Rules of Engagement:

Suggested location must be located in the Niagara Region, preferably within a 30 minute drive from St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and/or Welland.
Suggested location must be open for regular business hours on Thursday evenings and not close earlier than 11:00pm, including the kitchen.
Suggested location must be able to accommodate a group of variable size, typically 6-12 people, without reservations or advance notice.
Suggested location should have Guinness on tap (the official beer of BHON) or alternatively, a decent selection of craft and premium beers on tap.
Suggested location should feature chicken wings as a regular menu item, not as an appetizer, special feature, or bar-only special menu item and be capable of preparing and serving them in quantities of 50-100 at a time.
Suggested location should not feature live entertainment such as, but not limited to: DJ and Dance Nights, Live Bands, Open Mic Nights, Trivia, Karaoke or the like on Thursday nights. Although these types of entertainment are enjoyed by many, we prefer an environment conducive to conversation during our wing-nights. Any other night of the week, knock yourself out!

What Our Ratings Mean?

What does it take to get a Good BHON rating?

Many people ask us - "What's the best place to go for wings?" Although it may seem like a trivial question to answer, there are many factors that go into determining the overall score for a wing spot. First of all, it should be noted that our reviews are purely subjective and reflect the opinions of the members of BHON that were present at the time. Of course, everyone has their own tastes and what appeals to us may not be what appeals to you. In many cases, our reviews reflect our own cynical and sarcastic sense of humour and project opinions that are as individualistic as the people who wrote them. In any case, our comments should be viewed as entertainment rather than endorsements for any particular bar or pub.

So what does it take to earn a BHON score and how do we determine their relative ranking? To answer that, we weigh each establishment against a set of criteria we call the DBSP - The Drunken Bar Slob Percentile. In addition to these criteria, we also evaluate the location based on whether everyone had a good time. The resulting score is given as a percentage and the location is listed alphabetically in the appropriate section on our page.

The chart below outlines the requirements to be met to obtain scores at various levels of the BHON ranking system.

How We Rank:

Percentage	Ranking	Required Crtieria
The 100 Club!
100%	The 100 Club	Location not only meets all DBSP criteria but exceeds our expections in at least one if not more areas. This ranking is given to establishments that have displayed consistently outstanding wings, beer and service and have gone out of their way to make a memorable impression every time we visit.
The GOOD!
	BHON Verified	Location has a score between 60%-99% (see criteria below) and has been revisited within the past year. These sites have been verified by BHON to still meet our expectations since their original review date.
	Good	Location has a score between 60%-99% (see criteria below) but has not been revisited within the past year. It is possible their operational status or score could have changed since our last review.
90-99%	Exceptional	Location not only meets all DBSP criteria but exceeds our expections in at least one if not more areas. Locations in this category typically become part of our regular rotation and are revisited regularly.
80-89%	Excellent	Location meets all required DBSP criteria and has proven to be a consistent performer.
70-79%	Above Average	Location meets most of the required DBSP criteria with a few minor issues. Often a score in this range indicates a place with excellent wings and perhaps no good beer on tap or another deficiency that could be easily addressed.
60-69%	Average	Decent wings but nothing memorable. An average location meets some of the DBSP criteria and fails at others. A 60% score is the cutoff number for ranking in the GOOD section of the BHON page.
The BAD!
50-59%	Below Average	Deficient in many areas of the DBSP or pissed us off in some way. Not necessarily worth writing off, many locations in this range show potential and could improve by addressing their shortcomings.
Below 50%	Sucked	Failed to meet most DBSP criteria. Bad or non-existent wings, too expensive, no good beer on tap, lousy service or all of the above. Not likely to see a return visit by BHON.
The UGLY!
R.I.P.	Closed	Location has gone out of business since last reviewed.

Re-Vists and Re-Reviews:

BHON frequently revisits many locations but does not necessarily re-review each time. Usually, if there are any notable changes from the previous visit, a review will be updated accordingly.

Last updated: May 8, 2022