So came here recently to check out the Pride Celebration in the West Village. Like most venues it was packed with revelers. In spite of this, luckily there were no lines to get in and it was actually okay to move around within the venue all things considered. I've been to Art Bar before and hung out with friends in the back lounge that they have. It's a fairly relaxed space otherwise and makes for a fun night. read more

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I have so many memories @ art bar. Good Industry spot, good place for casual drinks and apps with friends too. I love the all of the couches in the back room. Service is okay similar to that of a diner or a dive bar but the drinks are cheap so you can't be mad read more

I've come here twice now and it's a pretty reliable spot for a night out in the West village! The inside of this bar is a bit small but there are plenty of booths for you to sit with friends, and the service here is quick and friendly. I've gotten both their drinks and food and both were pretty decent. The drinks were on the stronger side, and they have a good variety of cocktails and good drink deals. Their food was also solid and enjoyable with friends. Great spot if you're looking for something open late on a weekday! read more

Art Bar - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

The place was packed. I don't know why, we had terrible service. The waitress had a bad attitude. I ordered the chicken fingers, and they were rock hard and super dry. I don't understand how you can mess up chicken fingers. My 2 friends got burgers, and they were very average nothing to brag about. My other friend got the calamari, and there were only 7-8 pieces on the plate, so if you're ordering it to share with the table, don't bother. Waste of money. I will not be back. There were not really any redeeming qualities. Also, it was hot in there. & they charged us full price for happy hour drinksJust another pretentious, overhyped place. read more

Art Bar - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Sitting right on 8th avenue in the heart of all the action of the West Village, Art Bar has been around long enough to witness the rapidly changing neighborhood. While the vibe of the WV has shifted dramatically, dive bars never really go out of style, so this place feels very much frozen in time. I remember coming here while I was in college-- it was probably one of the first bars I could legally be in, when I knew little about what to order from a bar outside of well tequila soda. Art Bar fit the bill for my 21 year old self just looking for a place to have a drink and shed my young adult angst. Visiting recently, I found the bar to be much too loud. The music was blasting in a way such that I couldn't hear my own thoughts and opted to sit outside, because I wanted to talk with new friends I had just met and this was the only place whose kitchen was open late in the vicinity. Beggars can't be choosers but let's just say I'm not coming back for those nachos. read more

Love Art Bar! Such a great spot to meet up in West Village. But be warned-it gets PACKED! I've usually been able to squeeze and share a table if I come with just one person. But if you're coming with a bigger group, definitely come early. I had a YUMMY hot toddy that made me happy. I've been here quite a few times as it's my go to bar in West Village, but one afternoon I sat at the bar by myself with my hot toddy and it was so pleasant while empty. For obvious reasons, their happy hour deal is incredible and that's when it's nearly impossible to find a table. So if you can get there at the early end of happy hour, I'd recommend :) They also have food which isn't too bad! Oh...and jello shots out of these huge syringes! hahaha read more

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I honestly rlly like this place but it's so hard to find a seat esp during happy hour. Drinks are so affordable even not during happy hour and the vibes are good, love this place yes yes yes read more

Just tried this place last night and we loved it! Go to the back room full of couches and lounging. The vibe is relaxed - comfortable. The drinks a great and very affordable. Our server was very nice and professional. Couldn't have had a better experience. We are going back tonight. read more

Art Bar - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Do Not Go Here (esp as a person of color) ! Serious Incident Involving Server Gabrielle L. - Poor Service, Harassment, Discrimination, and Assault! Added only part of the video of the harassment & assault. I was assaulted by a server at Art Bar. After my friend and I had already paid our bill, a server named Gabrielle L. struck my hand and knocked my phone down when she noticed I began recording due to her aggressive behavior. This was unprovoked physical contact, and I have video evidence of the incident. Earlier in the evening, the service had already been extremely poor. We waited 15 minutes just to order, our appetizer and entrée were brought at the same time, we were never checked on, and I had to ask five times for water before receiving it almost an hour later. At one point the server even slammed the water pitcher down aggressively. A 20% gratuity was automatically added, and when we asked to adjust the tip to better reflect the service, the situation became hostile. After she assaulted me, she got security escorted us out and we were told no manager was present. This was a very disturbing and unprofessional experience. The restaurant has been unresponsive to calls and emails. read more

Cool bar in the west village! I came here on a Friday with a friend and we were lucky enough to find 2 seats at the bar. Entire place was packed. We got: - Angry orchard cider - lychee martini ($13) - I didn't really like this... - martini - calamari - chicken fingers There's a cool loungey vibe space in the back that would have been cool to sit in but there were no seats available. There's 2 single stall bathrooms. Service was good. I'd come back again! read more

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I stopped into Art Bar around 2:30 AM on August 29th and had one of the worst service experiences I've ever encountered here. I come to Art Bar several times a week and usually enjoy the staff, but this particular bartender stood out in all the wrong ways. The bartender on duty, with red hair and shorts, was eating behind the bar for about seven minutes before even acknowledging me. When she finally looked up, she skipped over me completely and served another guest who had just walked in. I had to ask her to wipe the bar down because it was messy, and instead of using a clean rag, she took the same napkin she was eating with, swiped the bar once, and rolled her eyes at me. I ordered a house red and asked her to ring in two since I planned to finish both before leaving. She placed both glasses in front of me with an attitude, and when I tried to clarify the order she cut me off, saying she didn't care and didn't know what I was talking about. As I attempted to explain, she shoved the bread crumb machine in my direction as if to dismiss me entirely. At that point, I declined the order and left to spend my money down the street where late-night service is handled with professionalism. This bartender was clearly drinking, eating, and entertaining herself rather than working. Her performance was rude, careless, and a complete departure from the standard Art Bar usually maintains. I will continue to come for happy hour when the friendly and professional bartenders I know are working, but the red-headed bartender I encountered that night was unacceptable. Management should be aware that this is the impression being left on loyal customers in the late-night hours. read more

Good for group setting if you can manage to find seating. Seating is random in the back as the chairs and placement are arranged for conversation. Would recommend for a chill more intimate vibe...not for pregaming read more

Art Bar - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

One of the city's best happy hour offers, which includes drinks and food. I ordered a chili and was pleasantly surprised by how big their portions are. It gets busy here! It has a stylish but comfortable atmosphere. I stayed at the front bar, which has plenty of cozy booths. For a more intimate atmosphere, try the back room, which has a lounge like vibe. read more

Love it here, great quality, great staff and great drinks. Wish I could give MORE stars.

We walked in on a Friday night. It can definitely be hard to find a seat. It can get tight, so the servers may bump into you a lot. The servers were busy, so some of our drinks got mixed up. The drinks were pretty strong, and they top you off. You can pay with card. read more

Drinks during happy hour didn't taste that great but the price is a huge plus. Update: Originally gave it a three star but now changing it to a one. I can't believe I ran into yet another dishonest business where they charge you more than what was written on the receipt. These businesses have absolutely no shame. BE SURE TO MAKE SURE THEY CHARGE U THE PRICE YOU WROTE read more

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Cute little hipster restaurant in west village. Had cute little tapas that were fresh. We enjoyed the fish tacos and loaded nachos. read more

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A West Village favorite. This place serves diner/lounge food and trendy vibes. Definitely attracts a younger crowd -- the drinks are pretty reasonably priced. The service is pretty chaotic, sometimes you'll get served promptly, other times you'll need to flag down a server. They have a pretty comprehensive bar but know that it isn't really a high-end place. read more

I recently returned to Art Bar, having not been back since the pandemic hit. This place was an old haunt for me when I lived and then worked in Chelsea, and my go-to spot for first dates back in the day. I was glad to love this place as much as I remembered -- the back lounge area is where it's at, with its lived-in furniture, dim lighting and candles, and a fireplace keeping things warm in winter. Drinks are reasonable for the area and the menu is pretty creative. I'd take off a star for the fact that service tends to be kind of slow and not particularly warm in my experience, but I like this place too much. read more

Not having at least 5 chicken tenders should be a crime. 3 stars for 3 tenders. Luckily the waiter is super nice and sweet and helpful and handsome. read more

I was introduced to this place over a decade ago by grad school friends and remembered really liking it for their gin & tonics and veggie dumplings. I finally went again with my partner late on a weeknight after drinks elsewhere, and it didn't disappoint. The bartender was on her game and funny, and it was a racially-mixed crowd, which I pretty much insist on since it IS New York City. The dumplings are no longer on the menu, but the food we ordered came out fast: I loved my vegetarian sliders--you can get them with or without the cheddar cheese--and my partner (from Texas) enjoyed her 1/2 lb. sirloin hamburger and curly fries. I got the salad side but wanted a few fries, and once I encouraged my gf to have some of my salad she realized she didn't hate it, lol. Onion rings are the third side option, and best of all you can worry less about the fried stuff here as the vegetable oil they use has zero trans fats (if you care about this kind of stuff). read more

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I'll keep it short. Nice ambiance, almost like a speakeasy vibe with the fire pit being the cherry on top, good drinks, and fast service. We ordered three drinks, paid the bill then to realize we were charged for four drinks. It took a while to find the waitress to address the problem, but once I showed her the mistake, she apologized and refunded the difference. I read on Google that this happened to another patron. I highly recommend you read your bill thoroughly before paying. read more

Art Bar - The fire pit provided the warmth I needed. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Super chill bar located in the West Village. Has been in the area for over 30 Years. I met up with some friends and had some drinks! Mixed crowd, mix of old and new hits. Large bar area up front with sexy booths and larger seating area in back with mix of booths or tables. Vibe is Cozy, dim lighting and they even have a Fireplace. read more

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Loved this place so cute. It's like a little gem In the big city! Upon first entry it appears small but there is a whole back room. The music was a vibe, The happy hour was great and the staff was extremely nice. I didn't get any food but was pleased with the drinks? read more

SERVICE WAS NON EXISTENT, I legit had to kept getting up and asking the server for drinks. I tip based on the service, if you're not actively checking up on guest for more drinks or water to make more money...Then clearly you don't care, so that would be reflected in the tip. The bartender was passive aggressive about my honesty opinion about the service. Mind you, it was 5 different transactions because we haven't tipped the last two times you're upset... well do better service. Also tipping isn't mandatory for bad service. (Always ask for a printed receipt, I noticed a service charge.) read more

Young bar for quick bites and drinks. Cute set up, not too busy when i went. Good for lounging and sitting for a quick bite and drink, they have music but i could have a conversation through the volume. Open late and very affordable. Not grimy for a cheap bar. Great place to pop in for a quick drink with friends to end the night. Would recommend and proabbly would return if in the area read more

Cool vibe. Service was a little slow. Affordable drinks. Kinda smelled like a YMCA pool

I came here for drinks on a Tuesday night. It's a huge bar with plenty of seating. The menu is pretty extensive; I just had a glass of wine but it looked like there was food, as well. The vibe was okay; a little chaotic, mostly due to the 2010's music that was playing throughout the night. The servers were really nice, though, so that's a plus. read more

The drinks are fine. However, they sat me at a tiny table kinda next to the bar, under a leaky AC vent. They seemed to not care. I also ordered chicken fingers and was disappointed that it was $8.50 for three small, dry pieces of chicken. Finally, they were supposed to split my bill but somehow I ended up paying for the entire thing. Pretty rough experience. read more

A West Village spot that seems to be the local watering hole -- the vibes are great and it's a cozy spot. I stopped in for quick, pre-dinner drinks and the waiters were really attentive. The couches in the back and really comfy and there's a separate bar area in the front, too. I got a pretty simple Moscow Mule, but spied a fun cocktail menu. I'd totally come back! read more

If someone is hating on art bar, they just can't appreciate its true value and purpose. The location is by one of NYC's oldest parks and in a landmark area of Greenwich village. You have to look beyond the immediate retail storefront area which is slightly transient/gas station vibes. My fiancé and I have been here at least a dozen times since 2007. What I love about it is the menu has always been vegan friendly. Their happy hour is every day 4-7. I love the cozy dark vibe and couches in the back, which is perfect for a first date if you don't want to be in a place with bright lights. Long live art bar! read more

Love the art bar. Have been coming here since my 20s. Its a blah looking bar in the front but you have to know to pull the curtain back. Then you are transported into another space with high ceilings, weird art, old comfy couches, feels like an opium den but its not. I don't think so at least but I just mind my business. One of my fave places to take friends when they come to visit. read more

Bartender was super friendly and engaging. Drinks were the perfect strength. The front is like an artsy bar with round inlet tables good for larger groups and the back definitely gives dark smokey speakeasy vibes. I will definitely go back. Food was good too. read more

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Great prices for drinks, food is pretty good as far as like snack-y bar food goes. The service tends to be a little chaotic, but it fits the dive-y vibe of the place and there is a really cozy backroom to chill - if you can find a spot! read more

Drink was horrible and i was threatened by the extreme aggressive security guard outside. Tried calling to speak to them about it but no one answered. The security guard verbally assaulted me and my friend and threatened to slap us both for no reason. read more

This is one of my regular Happy Hour stops! Such a hidden gem. Beautiful, low-key and dimly lit atmosphere with comfy couches, coffee tables, candlelight and eclectic art throughout. Def don't make the mistake of sitting upfront without checking out the back area I'm talking about! Happy Hour is the time to be there- $5 beers, wine & well drinks. They also have low-priced bar bites all day long. read more

I recently decided to meet my cousin here to grab a drink and I'm happy to be able to try a few new bars in the area. The bar is pretty small and it does tend to get pretty crowded. We were seated at the bar so I am not to sure how table service is as I didn't see many employees waiting tables. I had a margarita which was on happy hour that winded up being $4 which was pretty good. I decided to order the grilled chicken sandwich with honey mustard. I was a bit hesitant as I didn't see too many people eating nor was I able to find many pics of the food. Surprisingly the sandwich was actually really good I wished it was a bit bigger. The meal was less than $10. I think pricing is great especially for a bar in this area, if you are able to pass by during happy hour you can grab a meal and a drink for less than $15! read more

Art Bar - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

It's all about BETH! Best bartender ever. My husband and I ordered 4 drinks between us, all were stellar. In order of how much I loved them -- Butter Beer, close second--Pumpkin Pie Martini, Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Espresso Martini, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Martini -- but ALL 4 were delish! We also ate Mozzarella Sticks and Buffalo Chicken Fingers, which were bang-on as well. These mozz sticks were better than I had at Italian/pizza delivery places, so I was impressed. And Beth was all smiles, fast, and wonderful -- even though the bar was PACKED on a Sunday evening. Fab 5-star experience start to finish! read more

Comfortable bar with a dimly lit back room with cocktails and bar food. Perfect for happy hour with $5 draft beers. The back room had comfortable wrap around couches. We started with the Art Bar nachos which came with black bean chili, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, chicken sour cream, and guacamole. It was a standard nacho plate, nothing too special. I really enjoyed the Lemondrop martini which was perfectly made. read more

Awesome service, vibes, and great drinks! Always a good experience and fun time! I only wish I lived closer!