Recommend a NYC Bar

[mikeyboy]

Now, we have a few go-to bars that we have for planning events, but it's always good to have a few more. Does anyone have any recommendations? The necessary criteria are:

1. Must be in Manhattan.

2. Must not be too crowded on weekends.

3. Must not be too expensive. If they might be willing to give us drink specials, that would be a plus as well.

4. Spaced out so that a group of people can hang out. Many tables with little place to stand doesn't work all that well.

An area out front conducive to smoking is also a plus -- so is the ability to order food. If you have contacts with the owners or staff, that would be good to know as well.

What'cha got?

[EliSnow]

Now, we have a few go-to bars that we have for planning events, but it's always good to have a few more. Does anyone have any recommendations? The necessary criteria are:

1. Must be in Manhattan.

2. Must not be too crowded on weekends.

3. Must not be too expensive. If they might be willing to give us drink specials, that would be a plus as well.

4. Spaced out so that a group of people can hang out. Many tables with little place to stand doesn't work all that well.

An area out front conducive to smoking is also a plus -- so is the ability to order food. If you have contacts with the owners or staff, that would be good to know as well.

What'cha got?

I was about to recommend Rathbones, but it doesn't fit one or two of these. I think you're familiar with it.

There's an irish pub next to a bodega on the SE corner of 88th and second. Can't remember the name but I knew the guys from a similar place on Lexington and 29th. Too Cute knows the owners, I think. Maybe a little on the small side but they took over the store next to it to create more room. I think they would do drink specials as my fourth round was always free.

[ANC]

Went to a party a few weeks back at The G2 Lounge (http://www.gaslightnyc.com/)
On 14th Street, good amount of space, it was a $40 at the door open bar deal, not sure about the food situation though.

[hammersavage]

Whiskey River on 2nd and 32nd I believe is the cross street. I had fun time when I went there. It was a Friday night and wasn't too crowded but I don't go there often enough to guarantee that. It wasn't that expensive. I don't know if its big enough for our crowd, I'd say it was comparable to the Crow's Nest.

Peter Dillon's on 40th and Lex is never crowded and a good size.

Definitely look into Blackstones Pub on 2nd and 55th. They have a big room in the back that can easily fit our crowd, the drinks at the bar weren't expensive and it was pretty laid back crowd. I haven't been there on a weekend night but like I said, it has a back room for parties. No idea what kind of specials they have but you should check this place out for sure. I think it would work.

[torker]

Now, we have a few go-to bars that we have for planning events, but it's always good to have a few more. Does anyone have any recommendations? The necessary criteria are:
1. Gay
What'cha got?
9 inches

[hammersavage]

Went to a party a few weeks back at The G2 Lounge (http://www.gaslightnyc.com/)
On 14th Street, good amount of space, it was a $40 at the door open bar deal, not sure about the food situation though.

I like it from the website already.

[JerseyRich]

I like it from the website already.
My buddy went to a soldering championship competition there last year...remember that?

[drjoek]

Blarney Stone

[Doogie]

I would recommend the "Peculier Pub" (Bleeker and Lafayette I believe)...domestics beers rarely over $4.50 as they VERY frequently have specials. They have a TON of selections. Nice amount of space for get togethers. Good standing room, sitting room, etc. Food selection, and I am sure they will be willing to give us some sort of drink specials. I would honestly say the place can hold more people than Slaughtered Lamb, of which there have been a few events at in the past.

Here is a sampling of their beer menu:

http://www.peculierpub.com/beer_menu.html

[BIGA]

i have mentioned this before and i will again
olunneys http://www.olunneys.com/
i know the owner and the owners daughter

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/TheBigA/olunneys-1.jpg

[JerseyRich]

I would recommend the "Peculier Pub" (Bleeker and Lafayette I believe)...domestics beers rarely over $4.50 as they VERY frequently have specials. They have a TON of selections. Nice amount of space for get togethers. Good standing room, sitting room, etc. Food selection, and I am sure they will be willing to give us some sort of drink specials. I would honestly say the place can hold more people than Slaughtered Lamb, of which there have been a few events at in the past.

Here is a sampling of their beer menu:

http://www.peculierpub.com/beer_menu.html

VERY VERY Crowded on the weekend.

[Don Stugots]

the patriot on chambers.

[yojimbo7248]

One of my favorites is Peter McManus's on 19th St and 7th. Cheap, good beer.

[hammersavage]

i have mentioned this before and i will again
olunneys http://www.olunneys.com/
i know the owner and the owners daughter

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/TheBigA/olunneys-1.jpg

Big A "knows" the daughters owner, uh Big A!!!!

[Doogie]

VERY VERY Crowded on the weekend.

Whats the matter?? You afraid to throw an elbow or two to assert our dominance in that place and chase people out?? I'm in for that...

[spoon]

I would recommend the "Peculier Pub" (Bleeker and Lafayette I believe)...domestics beers rarely over $4.50 as they VERY frequently have specials. They have a TON of selections. Nice amount of space for get togethers. Good standing room, sitting room, etc. Food selection, and I am sure they will be willing to give us some sort of drink specials. I would honestly say the place can hold more people than Slaughtered Lamb, of which there have been a few events at in the past.

Here is a sampling of their beer menu:

http://www.peculierpub.com/beer_menu.html

I like the look of ANC's as well, and have drank at Doogie's Pub on Bleeker too. It does have an AMAZING selection of beer, BUT it's usually overpacked and I really don't think it'd fit our crowd so well. I could be wrong though. Sorry Doog, it gets elbow to elbow in there often, even if it is across from the elbow room! See what I did there. Hacked it up!

[spoon]

See, even Jersey Rich agrees! Sorry, I didn't get there yet.

As for other ideas, how about The Park!? The place is huge and there's multiple rooms to stake our claim if we so choose. It also has a rooftop bar, which is something I think adds to the whole city experience, especially those coming in for said event. I've been to a few and it's always just an easy going time, and some allow smoking for you fools out there in sections.

Here's the site for The Park and a rundown on some other rooftop bars in NYC. Anyone have any info on these, or any others.

The Park (http://www.theparknyc.com/)

NYC Rooftop Bars (http://nymag.com/nightlife/barbuzz/11025/)

[Furtherman]

The Copper Door Tavern (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41331231)

272 3rd Ave; Between 21st Street and 22nd Street

A decent size for our crowd (just a regular party - not Xmas size).


Wharf Bar & Grill (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/45600451)

587 Third Ave; Between 38th Street and 39th Street

This place has a large back deck (covered in winter) that could accommodate us.


And there is my old bar in Hoboken which is now called Northern Soul (http://www.northernsoulbar.com/).

That was a good size too, for those who remember. It's much nicer and has a better beer selection as well.

I know the owners at all three bars and could probably set up a party with drink specials (I know I definitely could at Northern Soul).

[Hottub]

Ace of Clubs? (http://www.aceofclubsnyc.com/location.html):wink:

[spoon]

If we learn anything from this thread, it's time to try out some more places/expand. I for one liked checking out Blondies and other new places of late.

There is so much out there, to me checking out new places is part of the fun too.

[boobieman]

Bar I sometimes go to during football season, Mudville 9. On chambers between west Broadway and church. Not sure how it is during the weekend..but if you want me to check it out I am willing....I am willing to take the trip....My wife is away this weekend..have nothing to do.

http://www.mudville9.com/home.htm
If I think of anymore or better I will post. Might be a bar hopping weekend.

SEEYEYAYAYAYAYA

[west milly Tom]

Yogi's right next to Roseland. Great bar, sexy bartenders 4.00 pitchers domestic all the time, and a great crowd mix. Been one of my favorites for years.
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/yogis/

[mikeyboy]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.

[Don Stugots]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.


"let's rock"

[west milly Tom]

The Mean Fiddler is great as well. Walking distance from port authority/Penn. More of a club atmosphere. Really big so can handle a crowd well. They will do specials if you get enough people. http://www.themeanfiddlernyc.com/

[west milly Tom]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.


I've participated in a few of these and they're always a great time. Wed have to work out a buddy system cause people always get left behind.

[JerseyRich]

I've participated in a few of these and they're always a great time. Wed have to work out a buddy system cause people always get left behind.

That's the idea sometimes.

[hammersavage]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.

Like the post 9/11 days which I was too young to participate in! Let's do it.

[Servo]

There's Drop Off Service (http://nymag.com/listings/bar/drop_off_service/) on Avenue A. Cool place, English pub kinda vibe. Great beer on tap.

[Doogie]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.

I like the sound of this idea. Do you have a general idea when you would like to try and launch this?? I say we try and do it as the weather starts to get nice, but not too nice yet. Like late March/Early April.

[TooLowBrow]

nice guy eddies? on ave a?

[JustJon]

Yogi's right next to Roseland. Great bar, sexy bartenders 4.00 pitchers domestic all the time, and a great crowd mix. Been one of my favorites for years.
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/yogis/

Closed in October.

There's a great stretch of bars on Ave A - Nice Guy Eddies (like TooLow said), Double Down Saloon, The Library, etc.

[IamPixie]

You know, a "find new bars" bar crawl could be a lot of fun.

We're gonna need t-shirts with our board names and avatars.

[Serpico1103]

Lucky Cheng's. The girls are gorgeous and very touchy feely.

[joethebartender]

Slattery's Midtown Pub (http://slatterysmidtownpub.com)on 36th bet. 5th and Madison. I am pretty close with the owners.(Across from the Galway Hooker and the Gingerman). Not too crowded on weekends. It's more of a happy hour bar.

I looked for a link and I found this little gem:laugh::
Bigots 11/06/2008 Posted by Exiledwasp

I went in there with another English friend recently, it was full of very Republican anti-British Irishman and the barman was equally offensive and asked us to leave after one drink - this is a throwback to the IRA days.
Read all 11 Slattery's Midtown Pub Reviews | Write a Review

http://slatterysmidtownpub.com/imgs/smp14.jpg

Downstairs bar:
http://slatterysmidtownpub.com/imgs/smp7.jpg

Private upstairs bar/room:
http://slatterysmidtownpub.com/imgs/smp23.jpg

[hammersavage]

We're gonna need t-shirts with our board names and avatars.

Holy shit great idea. We would look like a bunch of psychopaths to the outside world. I love it.

[Philip]

The Blind Pig on 14th street between 2nd and 3rd, best part is it's a block away from Artichokes, the pizza place discussed on the show.

[ecobag2]

http://www.anniemooresnyc.com/index2.htm

I grew up w/ the owner/manager.

I have a FB relationship w/ him - fwiw.

[A.J.]

Louis' Restaurant in the Bronx. It's perfect for us. A small family place, good food. Everyone minds his business.

[ANC]

Lucky Cheng's. The girls are gorgeous and very touchy feely.

:lol:....those are mighty broad shoulders for a gal...

[TheGameHHH]

Anybody know of any good cigar and whiskey bars in the city? preferably both together, if not two seperate bars but near each other?

[furie]

St Marks Ale House
2 Saint Marks Pl

[weekapaugjz]

down the hatch. sat & sun 1p-6p

$21 dollars. 3 pitchers, all you can eat wings & fries. they lose track of pitchers so it's pretty much all you can drink. cheap way to get drunk while football is on. or if you don't like football, just drink.

[sailor]

down the hatch. sat & sun 1p-6p

$21 dollars. 3 pitchers, all you can eat wings & fries. they lose track of pitchers so it's pretty much all you can drink. cheap way to get drunk while football is on. or if you don't like football, just drink.

dth, off the wagon and jake's dilemma are all fun spots to get drunk.

[weekapaugjz]

dth, off the wagon and jake's dilemma are all fun spots to get drunk.

i also went to off the wagon (told i had a good time, i don't remember)

[Gmann]

http://www.ironhorsenyc.com/index.php

The Iron Horse
$5 Crystal Skull vodka shots & drinks
$5 Casa Noble tequila shots & drinks
$5 Pyrat Rum shots & drinks
$5 Bushmills shots
$2 cans of PBR & Rolling Rock cans

$6 shot and can beer special of whats above
^^^^ ALL DAY EVERYDAY ^^^^^

FREE hamburgers and hotdogs on SUNDAYS w/ purchase of drink. (Rolling Rock/PBR cans not included)