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| EAST VILLAGE (Houston- 13th; East of 3rd Ave)
SECOND & THIRD AVE (Houston - 13th)
Professor Thom’s: Bar, Lounge, Sports Bar. 219 2nd Av @ 13th; 41 foot bar; Great brew on tap; Cool décor; Singles scene or for groups and dates; 12+ TVs; Red Sox bar; Good grub; Game nights- Bingo Wednesdays; 2nd floor lounge; 20s, 30s crowd; See website. Happy hour 11am-7pm. Terroir Wine Bar: Wine Bar. 413 E 12th St @ 1st Ave– Av A; Finally, a cool, almost alternative wine bar; Great selection of food- even finger food; 5-6pm, $6 wine; Very cool website- check out menu; Certainly a cool place for a Vino. Nevada Smith’s: Sports Bar. 74 3rd Av @ 11-12th; “Where football is religion” and they mean soccer. Dirt cheap beer; 40+ beers – mostly a college scene or English soccer scene; Fairly nice inside. Always open before a game. (8am on weekends if necessary) Village Pourhouse: Beer bar. 64 3rd Av @ 11th St; Endless homebrews; If you love exotic beer and sports and a wild, fun crowd, come here; 4 different themed rooms; Private parties; Happy hours; 50 bottles, 24 draughts; Very large space and ideal to meet a group. Upper West Side location. Thirsty Scholar: Irish Pub; 155 2nd Av @ 9-10th St; Owners of Bull McCabes; Happy Hour 5-8pm; Cheap, stiff drinks; Good jukebox; Very small place- cozy; Great ‘pit-stop’ bar. Central Bar: Irish Pub / Sports Bar. 109 E 9th @ 3rd-4th Av; 2 story huge place. Irish like Puck Fair. Tables, bar, dancefloor. Upstairs is lounge. Mixed crowd. Singles & NYC Biz School crowd; Drink specials.
Solas: Lounge. 232 E. 9th @ 2nd & 3rd; 3 levels- upstairs is a DJ infused dance lounge; House party feel. Pool tables; Monday Karaoke; Main floor has an Irish pub feel so place cool for all types. 10 huge TVs for sports. Happy Hour is 4-8pm, $3 beers, $4 sangria.
Cheap Shots: Dive Bar. 140 1st Av @ 9th; Ultra cheap dive bar similar to Doc Holliday’s/ Coyote Ugly; All about shots, domestic pints & PBRs; Young, frat scene; Singles and a generally drunken crowd. Drink for FREE on B-Day. Angel’s Share: Lounge. 8 Stuyvesant @ 3rd Av near 9th St.Formal, rule oriented lounge; Parties of 4 or less; You MUST sit down; Strict rules applied; BUT- insanely good reviews because of epic good cocktails; Amazing service and friendly, helpful bartenders; Perfect for parents or a date. Read reviews on link. Continental: Sports Bar/ Pub. 25 3rd Av @ 8th; Absolutely dirt cheap drinks; Every mixed drink $5 or under; 4-8pm, every drink in bar $2-$3; Dive feel; Former alternative rock spot; Five total shots of Anything is $10 all day long. One of the best jukes in the city. Laid back and cool. Downside is young crowd & crowded.
Grassroots Tavern: Dive Bar. 20 St. Mark’s @ 2nd-3rd; Underground; Friendly neighborhood spot; Unpretentious crowd; Classic Dive; Good Jukebox, Darts; Cheap pitchers/ drinks. Popcorn available; Large space.
Bull McCabe’s: Irish Pub. 29 St. Marks Pl@ 2nd & 3rd;; Pool, Darts; Trivia; Huge back garden. People watching. Great jukebox; Inexpensive; Lots of room and a solid option. Sing Sing Karaoke: Karaoke Bar. 9 St Mark Pl@ 2-3rd; 15 rooms; Special deals; $5 per person per hour; 80,000 songs- see website for deals and song list; Pricy on drinks - $18 pitchers; Can sing at bar too. Tribe: Lounge/ DJ. 132 1st Av @ St Marks; Hip-hop & funk spinning at night; Smallish place for genre; Cozy and well laid out scene; Can get crowded; Best late at night; Good alternative to the dive bars in area. Blue & Gold Tavern: Dive Bar. 79 E. 7th @ 2nd; Can’t get kicked out here. Saloon feel. Dirt cheap drinks. Fairly young crowd. Juke has songs from 60s-80s; Pool table; Booth seating; All beer & drinks $3-$4 or so. Beloved by regulars. McSorley’s: Saloon. 15 E. 7th @ 2nd & 3rd; Oldest bar in Manhattan; Classic NY institution; 2 for 1 always- light or dark beer – only thing they serve; Good bar food; Always crowded; History on the walls; Pure drinking bar. Founded 1854. Standings (fka Brewski’s): Sports Bar. 43 East 7th @ 2nd & 3rd;; Microbrewer; New drinking selection & drink specials every day; Great for Sports w/ 15 large TVs; Can bring food from next door; Dark, cool setting. Red Sox bar. Beers $5 or $6. Burp Castle: Lounge / Dive Bar. 41 E. 7th @ 2nd & 3rd;; Monk-themed- bartenders dressed as them; Pretty much a beer only place w/ beers from around the world. Theme bar w/ outdoor seating; Free pomme frites; Belgium, German beers.
Scratcher: Irish Pub. 209 E. Fifth @ 2nd-3rd; Hidden Irish Classic! Dive bar, top service. Weekend brunch is traditional Irish meal; Extremely friendly staff; $3 PBR; Happy Hr 4-8pm, $4 drafts; Always a good time- basement level.
Sin Sin / Leopard Lounge: Lounge/ Club. 248 E 5th @ 2nd Av; Private Parties, perfect for a birthday bash; Sexy, red velvet look; Attractive people. Two floor Venue- Leopard Lounge upstairs; DJs- Hip Hop, Rock; Happy Hour. Huge place yet not too pretentious. Swift: Irish Pub. 34 E 4th @ Layfayette-3rd; Cooper Square; Puck Fair group. Awesome Irish pub. Fun place. Top After work place; Large space with good singles scene & huge beer selection. Friendly staff. 20 OZ pints - $6. This bar is just cool. Whiskey Town: Pub. 29 E 3rd St @ 2nd Av; Owned by George & Justin Ruotolo- they personalize service; 6-9pm Happy hour; Very inexpensive and friendly; Great DJ- 80s/ 90s; More of a real/ service first American Pub. Dempsey’s: Irish Pub/ Sports Bar. 61 2nd Av @ 3rd St; Gaelic Pub. Interactive drinking. Social place. Trivia games. Just a fun friendly pub that offers reliable beer and pub grub. $4 pints, $12 pitchers. Fries with 3 different dipping sauces. dba: Beer Pub. 41 1st Av @ 2nd & 3rd; 150+ kinds of beer here; Beer drinkers heaven; 130+ Scotches; Bourbons, Whiskeys; Oh yes, drink your butt off here; Large outdoor patio. Early night starter bar. Beer warehouse. Singles scene; Drafts are all $6 1-7:30pm & $7 after. See website for list of drinks.
FIRST AVE & AVENUE A-B (Houston-13th St)
Luca Lounge: Lounge. 220 Av B @ 13-14th; 5pm-midnight happy hour Sun-Wed: $3 imported pints; $4 well drinks, wine, sangria; Gorgeous interior- like a living room; Tasty bar food expertly prepared; Quite a diamond for the area. Excellent early week target. Giant patio.
Drop Off Service: Pub. Beer Bar. 211 Av A @ 13-14th St; Formerly a Laundromat, now a pub that focuses on excellent draughts and bottled beer; Also a great European wine list; Happy hour- opening until 8pm; KeyBar: Lounge. 432 E 13th @ 1st-Av A; This is a must for the East Village. Chelsea meets Village. Large place with singles galore; Great signature drinks – shots, martinis; Happy Hour 4-10pm, 2 for 1 on all. Attentive staff/ friendly. Heathers: Lounge. 506 E 13th St @ Ave A; Pleasant neighborhood bar with tasty bar snacks and a friendly owner – named Heather; Open 6pm Sun-Wed, 4pm the other days. Happy hour until 9pm. Simply, fun and cheap. Common Ground: Pub. 206 Av A @ 12-13th; The feel of a speakeasy; Living room, warm setting; Comfortable neighborhood spot; Cheapo happy hour specials 4-8pm; Perfect for daytime drinking or after work. Great bar snacks. Truly a neighborhood classic. B-side: Watering Hole. 204 Av B @ 12-13th; Extremely small neighborhood spot; Two small dimly lit rooms; $5 PBR with Whiskey; Happy Hour 3-8pm; No pretension – just booze. Bar on A: Lounge/ Dive Bar. 170 Av A @ 11th; a/k/a BOA; Very cool décor; Good prices; Great beer on tap & selection; Casual yet sexy atmosphere; Burlesque Sundays; Good mix of different vibes; DJ at night; Happy Hour specials. Hi Fi: College/ Neighborhood Bar. 169 Av A @ 10th – 11th; Large space; Good bar scene; Popular; Not a dive bar, but a bar. Great singles scene. Classic Rock music & Amazing Jukebox; Daily drink Specials- $4 smth; 4-8pm happy hour. DJ later at night. Lakeside Lounge: Dive Lounge. 162 Av B @10th; Live music local bands; Photo booth- a classic; Pac Man; Two rooms; Cheap beer; Village crowd; 20s mostly; Low key drinking hole. Very well reviewed. Incredible jukebox. Company: Neighborhood Bar. 242 E 10th @ 1st Av; 20s-30s crowd; Multiple TVs; Ultra friendly atmosphere & bartenders; Clean, well designed bar; Great drinks & excellent reviews. Happy Hour: 2 for 1 noon-8pm on all drinks; Coyote Ugly Saloon: Dive Bar. 141 Av A @ 8th-9th; Red Neck saloon feel. Ultra Dive Bar; Dirt cheap beer; Scantily clad female bar staff with Coyote –like attitudes; Frequented by locals; Country Juke; Buck Hunter; Cheapo PBR. Doc Holliday’s: Dive Bar. 141 Av A @ 8th-9th; Red Neck saloon feel. Ultra Dive Bar; Dirt cheap beer; Scantily clad female bar staff with Coyote –like attitudes; Frequented by locals; Country Juke; Buck Hunter; Cheapo PBR. Holiday Cocktail Lounge: Dive Bar. 75 St. Mark’s @ 1st-2nd; An East Village institution. Like being in movie. Eclectic; Known for very cheap straight liquor in a glass; Neighborhood locals; True Dive. Insanely popular and respected; See hyperlink of reviews. 89 year old owner, Stefan, recently passed. Hop Devil Grill: Beer Pub/ Dive Bar. 129 St Marks @ Av A- 1st Av; Specializes in a large assortment of micro brews – particularly on draught. Kill the keg Wednesdays. $1 Taco Tuesdays; Laid back scene; Extensive menu. 4-7pm happy hour.
Lunasa: Irish Pub. 126 1st Av @ 7th-St Mark’s; Top Irish Pub; Beer garden; Celtic Pub. Large dinner and brunch menu; HDTVs for the game; Ultra friendly crowd/ staff; Pure Irish pub. Bourgeois Pig: Lounge. 111 E 7th St @ 1st Av – Av A; Fondue- perfect gastropub; Sleek new design – velvet couches and comfortable seating; Pricy - $10 sangria, $12 wine and champagne cocktails. Fondues are $25 but it is classy here. Niagara: Tiki Bar/ Lounge. 112 Av A @ 7th; Bar upstairs, Lounge-Tiki Bar downstairs; Private nooks; Has great music. Fun place that gets packed; Singles scene; DJ or live music; 20s-early 30s; Private Parties; 4-8pm Happy Hour. Photo Booth. 7B / Horseshoe Bar: Dive Bar. 108 Av A @ 7th; Dive Bar; Reliable Dump. Cheap thrills. Jukebox is awesome- metal, alternative. U shaped Bar; Surprisingly good singles scene & upbeat feel; Great mix of all types of people. Noon-7pm happy hour. Photo Booth.
Zum Schneider: German Bar. 107 Av C @ 7th: Large Beer Garden. Huge Steins. Great German food- massive selection. German beer at its best; Outdoors seating. Theme parties & a great Oktoberfest bash; $12 for 1 liter stein; Manitoba’s: Dive Bar. 99 Av B @ 6-7th St; Happy Hour- Daily 2-8pm, $3 well, draft, wine; Cool owner- former punk band front man, and a great, laid back after work scene; Great Juke; Absolutely dirt cheap; Hang and chill place. Ace Bar: Dive Bar. 531 E 5th @ Av A-B; Spacious. Pinball, vintage lunchboxes for décor; Very cheap- specials all week; Really a beautiful interior – old wood floors; Sundays- Bloody Mary Day; Darts, Skee, Pool leagues. Laid back. In Vino Winebar: Wine Bar. 215 E 4th St @ Ave A-B; Beautiful date scene; Wine cellar environment; Full menu for dining; Most wines $9-$14 a glass- they do offer tastings; Top shelf service. Italian wines. Best of its genre in the city. Karma: Eastern lounge. 51 1st Av @ 3rd-4th; Sexy feel; Two levels – downstairs with sofas & room to dance; Booths & couches upstairs for Hooka smoking; Happy Hour; Artsy crowd. $4 drink specials most days. No Malice Palace: Dive Lounge. 197 E 3rd @ Av A-B; Cavernous interior; Good social scene; DJ spins Hip Hop later; Earlier, great for couples; Good beer selection; Great furniture; Outdoor space. Private Parties. Croxley Ales: Sports Bar. 28 Av B @ 2nd-3rd St; Mostly microbrews on tap; Tons of bottled beer; 10 cent wings Mon/ Wed; Happy Hour 11am-7pm; Lots of TVs; Great for European Soccer games; Fun, down to earth pub. Mars Bar: Dive Bar. 25 E 1st St; @ 2nd Av; Dive Bar puts it mildly; Very very dive; Stiff Drinks; Very cheap; Crazy regulars; Liquor the drink here; Heavy Metal Juke; One reviewer: “where you go when you just killed a guy and need some time to think” Nice Guy Eddie’s: Dive Sports Bar. 5 Av A @ Houston; Down and dirty bar. After Work chill spot; Hottie bartenders; Chill and cool. Village feel. Game Nights, Great beer selection; Great pub Grub (wings, burgers) & Brunch – dirt cheap; Website cool; Excellent Juke. Monday is Bingo for Booze;
Library: Dive Bar. 7 Av A @ Houston; Very laid back with amazing cheap drinks and friendly staff; PacMan, 80s-90s Juke; Buy backs; True Village feel; Mixed crowd; Classic dive been around for years; Very cool scene…eclectic.
Parkside Lounge: Dive Bar. 317 E Houston @ Ave B; Happy Hour 2-8pm, $3 beers; Back room with Live bands most nights; Front room has pool, Ms. Pacman; friendly bartenders; Buy backs frequent; Great Juke; Foosball. | |
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