Augurs Well is a nice place to go in the East Village if you are in the mood for a simple, handcrafted cocktail, a decent draft, and/or a bit to eat. Early yesterday evening, a couple of friends and I came by for a cocktail. Selecting tequila as a liquor, we were soon enjoying a refreshing mix with lime and cucumber, and garnished with mint. Yay! I'm a fan. read more

Augurs Well - Tequila, lime, cucumber, and mint summer concoction - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Love this bar! They constantly feature local brews...Other Half, Threes, Finback,Interboro, Six Point, Peekskill! That's forgetting the stuff from all around the country that comes through this place. Met the owner (Greg) recently. He was Informed, accommodating, and pleasant. His father happened to walk in while we were chatting and I found myself in a family debate about local beer. #characters The bathroom in the back was clean, with classic, New York movie posters, and a white picket fence motif. Food was killer! Sliders, burgers, onion rings, and FRIES! Thanks guys! P.s. less Mets and Rangers. More Vermont lake monsters!!! read more

It was after midnight, I had had a little too much to drink, and I had a cheeseburger on my mind. This was the first place we walked past that seemed promising. I had no idea this place actually used to be called The Burger Shop - totally serendipitous. And the $8 cheeseburger was EVERYTHING. It was super juicy on a brioche roll with a fat slice of tomato and the perfect crown of cheese. Some decent onion rings with a spicy dipping sauce on the side, and a pint of beer to wash it down. A delicious, unpretentious, fairly priced burger in this city really deserves five stars. Already looking forward to my next one! read more

This is the absolute best bar in New York City. There are probably 18 million bars in the city that make the same claim, but with Augurs Well it's really true. It's a small-but-not-too-small bar on the fringes of the east village where the craft beer menu changes every week. If you're a regular, the bartender (Greg, who also owns the place) remembers what types of beer you like and will recommend choices from the new menu. He remembers everyone who walks in and what they like. "Talent" doesn't describe what this guy does; he is genuinely interested in his customers and he remembers their likes and dislikes because he cares about them. It happens as well that he is one of the nicest guys in New York, always ready to offer his thoughts and listen to yours on whatever topics may be of interest to you. For what it's worth, he also built the bar from scratch. When you walk in, the beautiful wooden tables, the ceiling, the walls, the bar itself and the shelves behind it, were all salvaged and built and sanded and polished by Greg, and he did a remarkable job of making the place look beautiful. In fact, he did such a good job that his bar was featured in Architectural Digest as one of the best bars in the city. Stepping inside Augurs Well feels, in so many ways, like stepping out of time. Sitting in there, enjoying a beer, you could easily believe that you are sitting back in New York in the 1950s -- except for the music selection, which is curated by Greg from his iPod and is relatively modern and top-notch. In case it's not clear, my wife and I both love Greg. We invited him to our wedding, in fact -- and he was gracious enough to take the time off from work to actually come, all the way out to New Jersey, which was really touching for both of us. He's a really good guy, a good friend, and he really, really knows his beer. It has gotten to the point where we don't even choose our beers ourselves -- instead, he just chooses drinks for us that he knows we will like. He has never yet been wrong. The craft beer selection is wonderful, and, as I mentioned, it changes weekly. But the bar also recently received its liquor license, and Augurs Well has a wonderful selection of spirits to choose from, and the bartenders know how to make just about anything you could want. They are truly great. The regulars are another highlight of this bar. One of them once referred to it as "our 'Cheers'," and I think that's so apt. Go here often enough, and you will build a circle of friends who you may only see at this bar, but who greet you with a smile every time you come in. You will find yourself discussing everything from politics to the latest episode of the Bachelor with these folks. For some reason, Augurs Well attracts some of the best and most interesting people in NYC. Talking to the other regulars is always a pleasure. I would be remiss if I didn't say something about the food. If you know the east village, you know that a lot of people choose to go to Mark Burger to satisfy their cravings for sliders. This is a mistake. Augurs Well has the best sliders in the east village, period, and perhaps the best sliders in the entire city. They are thick, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Order them just once and you will never feel like eating at Mark Burger again, I promise. Other delicious options which we have tried include the tater tots (with an excellent dipping sauce); the garlic parm fries; and, from the "secret menu," the garlic parm tater tots with ranch dipping sauce. Everything here is great and I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you haven't been to Augurs Well - go! If you have been, keep going! My wife and I will see you again soon! read more

My husband and I randomly walked in for a couple beers and instantly loved the atmosphere. The bartender was welcoming and gave spot-on recommendations for draught options. The onion rings were a perfect pairing to top off the night. Would definitely recommend. read more

Outdoor seating is nice, indoor is boring, also, I ordered a beer and then asked the waiter to change it, he said he'd try unless it was poured already and I said ok no worries if you cannot, and then... waiter comes back to lecture me about how he got in trouble for changing my beer when I had told him it was okay if he could not, so he literally lectured me unnecessarily for 1 full minute , THEN, we realized he had charged us for BOTH beers, the one I drank AND THE ONE HE SAID HE HAD CANCELLED. Not going back, rude waiter, big ego. He was also rude to my friends when they were ordering their beers... read more

We stumbled, literally, on this place - losing our minds a little bit "Has this always been here?" No, we found out, they just opened in Dec '12. Ok - phew, we're not completely whacko. It was the Burger and Beer special that sucked us in. $5 something dollars for a burger and a draft PBR. Cheese is an extra $1.75 (so pack a Kraft singles in your bag). The beer is ice cold and takes you immediately back to undergrad (or yesterday). The place is chill but lacks a "warmth" that one might want in winter months. They have an extensive burger menu and quite a few beers on tap. Worth a try. read more

The Village Joker has some decent beers on tap (YAY Ommegang witte!!) and the food menu looks pretty bangin' as far a bar/gastropub fare goes. I came here the other night with my gal pal after getting really hammered at a wine bar nearby (still wondering till this day how that happened...I attribute it to the absence of real food in my stomach for 6+ hours before sangria-ing ensued) and ordered their 3 cheese sliders deal for (an outstanding!! $5!!! ONLY $5!!!) and an order of garlic parmesan fries to split with my friend. About a few minutes after ordering I did something along the lines of declare myself as being sick and I immediately hopped into a cab leaving my friend with my purse and some delicious food. I mean ridiculously delicious looking food which she later said was delicious so clearly I was left hungover, hungry, sad and poor. I am genuinely going to make it a point to come back here before June is over because this place looks awesome, sells awesome food, awesome beer and the bartender was a doll for making sure my credit card (since I unknowingly and apparently started a tab -__-) was returned to my friend. Cheers all around. read more

Bartender offered me to prepare a drink. I didn't like the Taste of it and I brought the drink back. She said she could add another shot if pay. I didn't want an extra shot. All I wanted was a good cocktail that I can enjoy the taste. I gave the drink back. She didn't even offer to give me a replacement drink and plus she was rude. read more

This place is fantastic! It's a great hangout in the Lower East Side to catch up with people over a few drinks. Perfect, cozy ambiance with brick walls, wooden benches, dim lighting, and a good background music playlist. There are over a dozen beers on tap -- a lot to choose from. They have lots of wine choices as well. The bartenders are super friendly and attentive -- how often do you find that on the Lower East Side? If you are in the mood for a bite to eat, they have... well, you guessed it... burgers! I recommend the Holy Guacomole and garlic parm fries. YUM! I'm drooling just thinking about it. But if you aren't in the mood to eat, this is a great bar on St. Mark's Place. It won't put a hole in your pocket either. I know it's hard to choose a bar when you are in this area because there are so many, but stop in, I don't think you'll be disappointed! 5 stars! read more

The Burger Joint is exactly what you would expect from a burger joint around the corner, except better. I really like the design, the location, the size of the place and of course, the food! FOOD: They have a straightforward, satisfying menu of burgers, dogs and fries - the burgers we had were perfectly cooked (medium rare and medium), with really airy buns, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and thinly sliced red onion. The waffle fries were fantastic - super crispy and salty! Really, burgers don't get any better, and the prices were beyond reasonable ($5-9 for a burger depending on the variation). DRINK: What makes The Burger Joint more than just a burger joint was the extensive wine/beer selection at super reasonable prices. They had at least 15 wines by the glass, beers on tap, beers by the pitcher and beers in bottles. It feels like what you would want your college bar to be after you grew up. DECOR: We had a chance to speak to one of the partners, who built the entire place with a friend using reclaimed wood from Brooklyn. The style is part old barn, part machine shop. It has about 5 small tables, a booth that seats 6-8, and too many bar stools to count. I imagine in the summer it will be a great people-watching bar, as there is a street-facing counter lined with bar stools. I highly recommend this place if you like burgers, beer and down-home style. It's a great neighborhood hang out! read more

So the burger was good ... but it wasn't as good as I've had elsewhere in the neighborhood. The bar itself is cool and right on St. Marks, so people watching works. The bartender was nice, but not really engaging. Overall - not a bad experience per se, but nothing to write home about either ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Best beer list in East Village. Best nachos in the city. Super friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Very chill atmosphere.

I really enjoyed coming here to escape the NYC crowds! My friends and I were able to actually find a seat here. Super chill environment and great place to unwind after a day full of activity. The seasonal pumpkin beer on tap is super light and refreshing. I would highly recommend this beer! We also ordered the wings (has a good kick to it) and Parmesan fries, which was pretty good for bar food! read more

get a regular hamburger here, (medium rare only) put a little ketchup on the bun and some pepper on the ketchup. Have a house lager. *chef kiss* read more

Pretty hipster spot (think PNW hipster) but any place with Chimay available has my heart. Small beer list, but they make it count. Super cute, cozy and clean. Wish I lived closer, this would def be my neighborhood bar. read more

Augurs is a go-to neighborhood spot for great local beers and craft beverages in general. All the employees are kind and unbelievably patient. Had the unfortunate experience of witnessing an entitled patron attempting to swindle the bartender/owner due to a clear misstep of their own causing and was truly impressed by the patience and gentleness of the owner in this uncomfortable circumstance. Proved to me that I'll have to keep coming back for the great drinks, food and service! Two thumbs up. read more

Delicious hamburgers (had the big mick), good selection of beers, not too crowded, very friendly staff. The Parmesan and garlic fries were superb. It doesn't say the name of the place on the sign out, so try not too miss it. read more

Nice by Oklahoma standards. Kind of a shithole for NY standards. Ate the most expensive burger on the menu. Chargrilled hockey puck with some gooey shit on top. The bartender was very easy going and the american domestics(gross budweiser etc products) were cheap. I should've known better to eat at a dive. read more

This seems to be brand new. Though, upon more discovery and observation this used to be named Burger Shop and still serves up a number of the same things under a different name. I've never been to Burger Shop though, so I can't judge the discrepancies. My inebriated friend and I stumbled upon this last night after two unnecessary pitchers of Sangria. I wasn't even in the mood for drinking and was initially going to go to the gym so I have no idea how this entire night transpired. Anyway, the list of beers is pretty decent. You get a free slider with any draft. Also, they have a 3 sliders for $5 special all night. Which we were gonna do and split an order of their delicious garlic parmesan fries. Were sitting at the bar all smilies, waiting for our mini burgers and my friend turns to me and says "I'm gonna be sick!" and runs out the door. She left me with her purse though and I sat there with 6 mini burgers and wonderful wedge cut frites. The burgers were really really good. Really really good. I didn't eat all of them, though, it was certainly tempting. The fries were pretty spot on as well. I would definitely come back again because other bars near st. marks have been slacking. Wonderful addition. read more

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Bar review only. Stopped by while waiting to get into PDT. It was dead on a Friday night, but they had some nice beer on tap and the bartender was nice. read more

I really came to this place, despite it being open for a few years and always passing by. However, I've entered recently as they do have a decent taplist, especially with some amazing locals sometimes from Threes Brewing or Grimm Artisinal. The prices aren't spectacular, but par for pricier craft beer bars. read more

Solid bar, with a deep beer list. My rum and coke was a bit weak, with ice machine ice, so not the most sophisticated drink, but not as good as other run and cokes I've had in my alcoholic lifetime. Nice ambiance, in a cozy setting. A Mets, Rangers and Knicks fan bar, so expect to see one of the teams on the TV if you stop in. read more

Nice selection of draft beer. Friendly service. Understated casual atmosphere. Nice place to meet up with friends. Good burgers. read more

Augurs Well - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Thank you for giving my buddy and I a great place to perch and drink lazily on a Saturday. Thank you for having reasonable prices, and a solid selection of draft beers. Thank you for giving us a great vantage for people watching and sipping out your restaurants front facade. Thank you for being chill. Next time, I'll make sure to eat as well. read more

This place could be five stars. I was looking for a decent burger and beer. I got a guac burger, fries, and beer. This place had a ton of beers, but was out of two drafts I chose. I also requested my burger to be well done. After talking to my dad, I understand it can be a difficult task for a grill cook. You can either under do it or over do it. I did see a portion of medium. No biggie. What really bothered me were the prices. You can't advertise online for ad something then charge $3 more when you present the menu. That's like selling gas on your street sign for a dollar, then have it be $3.16 at the pumps. Before changing them on your menu, change them online first. (It's only fair!) I really did like my burger though! read more

I keep coming back because it has a cool and has a laid back vibe. Ive met the owner and he is a really down to earth hard working guy which makes me appreciate it that much more. the only reason for the 4 stars is cause I'm a vodka lover and they don't serve hard alcohol here so that's the only bad thing. other than that they have a great selection of beers and for those who don't fancy regular beers they have great cider beers as well even raspberry flavored ones as well. read more

Augurs Well - Nice casual bar - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic beer list, but prices are beyond outrageous. I don't care how good the beer is, paying $10-12 for a 12oz beer is completely unacceptable. Our bill for 3 beers w/ tip was $37. Jesus H. Christ. For the prices alone, they will not get more than 2 stars. In my neighborhood (or any in Brooklyn), you may be looking at $8-9 for a Singlecut or Finback beer. $11 for a Grimm sour? Come on. Even Torst isn't that expensive. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

It Deserves 4 stars for Service, pitchers, Good burgers but bad design brought bad crowd. read more

After a failed attempt at going to Please Don't Tell (2 hour wait after midnight on a Monday? What?) my friend and I came across this bar. Tasty tasty beer and a handsome bartender to boot! read more

Great selection of regional beers with a focus on IPAs. When we were there, we had some beers from Other Half, Hill Farmstead, Hudson Valley, Equilibrium and Grimm. Good spot and doesn't get too overcrowded. For the type of craft beers available, it's a great selection but fairly pricey. read more

A little gem on St. Marks. They have a fantastic selection of craft beer and are a great alternative to Proletariate down the street. The food is some of the best on the block with a great selection of burgers and other bar food. A great place to come get a beer and escape the usual craziness of a New York weekend. read more

Perfect place for a real, good, cheap burger. One star off because the first time I went, my patty was not really cooked enough to even be called rare. I survived and specified 'well done' on my next visit. This is such a small detail, but the playlist is awesome. Seriously awesome. read more

This place is everything I want from a bar: interesting craft beer on tap. Bar staff who are generous with tastes of different beers to let you decide. Relaxed atmosphere to have a chat with friends, and/or the bartender. Great beer selection, conscientiously chosen and cared for (clean tap lines). Also, the sliders are pretty perfect, juicy and flavorful. To be honest, I would fangirl about the sliders alone. Love this place read more

This is THE best bar in the village. The beer is cold and delicious. It is one of those bars that has a bunch of regulars and they all are friendly and talk to you and sooner or later you'll become one too. The sliders are delicious, and if you want a regular sized burger, try the Holy Guacamole. Dan and Greg are amazing bartenders, they are super friendly and play cool music. Don't be afraid to put some of your music in the jukebox and dance, the crowd is usually really friendly (except for that one group who gave the bad review, don't listen to them) so they will probably get up and dance with you :) Anyways, do come here, it is a nice local spot and is a nice, friendly and relaxing place to have some yummy beer. read more

This review is ONLY for the beer. Simply put, this bar offers the best selection of brews . I have not been disappointed in all the times i have been here. Service is exceptional. My only recommendation is to step up the food game. Buffalo wings in Frank's red Hot is not ideal . So much potential food wise!!! read more

A well-designed craft beer spot with repurposed wood everywhere. They had many beers on tap and there's a nice ambience inside. The bartender was friendly but he also had his dinner brought out from the kitchen and ate it (plate actually sitting on top of the bar) while working. I normally wouldn't mind this but he kept eating and not washing his hands as he was pouring and making drinks for people. read more

Stumbled in here after another bar, it wasn't busy, the bartender wouldn't take me & my family's drink order, I asked for some service & bartender ignored me..finally after 6 minutes, he looked & said "what?" I asked him for a blonde beer & vodka cranberry..he gave me a 1.5 count of vodka & all cranberry & the wrong beer. I'm a bartender..I'm all about service. He had to be the WORST. The live music was very good tho..that was the only plus. Sorry he ruined my birthday night vibes read more

Great beer bar in the East Village. Grimm, Singlecut, Sloop and other favorites on draft. Pretty unassuming and cozy, filled with a variety of people but definitely leaning towards the hipster type. I feel like if I lived in NYC, this place could easily become a favorite because of the layout and beer selection. Bartenders were really nice as well. If you love beer, check if out! read more

Great beer selection, french doors open to the street, good tunes and a friendly bartender. I would go back. I didn't try the food but it seems a copycat menu with some slight differences from across the street's Bua Bar which was mobbed, hence we stopped in here. Would definitely go back for a beer and to try out the food. Beer and wine only. read more