it's great close to both the subway and MTA and open till 4 it is nice if you are like me and don't…read morehave anywhere to go really. I know a few of the bartenders by name and even the ones I don't are still really nice and chill. its nice that there is a place I can go where I actually like the music they play and while sometimes spots might be on id say it's more of a dive bar then a sports bar might not be for everyone but I really like not having to care about sports in a bar. I have anxiety out the ass about everything ordering drinks included and I hate bothering people. 99.9% of the time If you give me the wrong order or mishear me I wont say anything. i have a certain drink order i like its very simple and every bar has all the ingredients but outside of the names I've given the drink myself there is no official name for it and there is one bartender there that makes it for me everytime I'm there and I don't even Have to tell him He just remembers even if it's been a while its just really you don't always get that and its really nice. I keep to myself and always go out alone when I do I find the customers that go there can be really chill the possibility of socializing i feel is way more likely at Strangelove then other Bars Ive been to in the area. it's definitely a vide that might not fit some people but personally I kinda like that even more and the drinks are simple and cheap another thing I really like.

Cool little punk rock dive bar on midtown on the east side. Great music and the friendly bartender…read moreplayed a mix of 80's metal and old school punk the night I was there. Terrific drink and shot specials which won't break the bank. Dim lighting, graffiti on all the walls, plenty of seating in it's narrow space, along with a chill non-pretentious vibe. Just a cool cheapo grungy dive bar you normally don't find up in this part of town. My type of joint.

Jimmy's Corner (140 W 44th St, Midtown) ​You can try to…read moreevict the last real dive bar in Times Square, but you can't evict the spirit of a place that's been serving up $5 beers and heavy pours since 1971. ​The suits want to turn this legendary boxing haven into luxury condos, but Adam Glenn and the crew are fighting it out until the bitter end. You don't replace history, neon lights, and walls covered in championship boxing memorabilia with high-rise glass. Where else in Midtown are construction guys and people in tuxedos going to argue about sports over a shot? ​If you haven't been yet, get your ass down to 44th Street. Grab a cold one (or a warm Corona if you're like that one regular in the comments), respect the history, and help save a piece of real New York. ​They wanted us out in November and we're still here. Round 2. Let's go.

This place is NOT closed! Support them from EVIL CORPORATE GREED!…read more I don't know the idiots who reported the place closed, but they're open, watching great World Cup Soccer (USA v. Australia) and meeting great patrons and interacting with fantastic staff! The service as always is great and the ambiance is pure NYC!

McSorleys is a must stop in NYC. The owner Gregory makes you feel at home welcoming every guest as…read morethey arrive and makes sure they have a light or dark in front of them right away. He is happy to tell stories about the history of their years in business since 1885. You could spend days in McSorleys looking at all the photos and listening to the backstories. The food was fresh and came out surprisingly quick. The sawdust on the floor reminds folks of days gone by and adds to the overall atmosphere. I would recommend anyone visiting NYC to make sure they stop into McSorleys to meet Gregory and experience this wonderful throwback in time Pub.

Had to stop in for a dark! I've been going here since I was uhh very young lol. My wife loves…read morehearing my war stories from back in the day too. Still the same old comfortable and chill place to get a light or dark brew! Just feels like you're sitting in history when you pull up a stool at McSorleys!

I like dive bars, but this place was gross. The glass ware smelled like stale cigarettes and the…read morebartender blew his nose into a paper towe and immediately returned to making drinks without washing his hands. DISGUSTING!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: The perfect East Village dive bar…read more The hubby and I were on our way to the Double Down Saloon when we spotted this place on Google Maps. We were intrigued by the name and reviews describing it as a "punk rock" dive bar. It was about 4pm when we got there, and there were a few patrons taking a break from the heat. We were looking for a dive and we found it: small and dark, festooned with graffiti and stickers, and there was indeed punk rock playing--perfect. We bellied up to the bar and my eyes went right to the frozen margarita machine--yes, please. It was heaven on a 95+ degree day. The hubby got a beer and bourbon. The drinks were cheap and the bartender was nice, even gamely posing for a drawing I did of him on a Post-It that went up with all the other little drawings behind the bar. Definitely a worthy stop.

The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

The Dead Rabbit is a multi-story Irish pub featuring a lively traditional taproom downstairs and a…read moremore intimate parlor upstairs, each offering its own unique menu. I've visited the Parlor twice, and I strongly suggest booking a reservation weeks in advance--especially on weekdays--as walk-ins can be tough to secure. On my latest visit to celebrate a friend's birthday, we kicked things off with the Amazake Kick and Button Down cocktails. The Amazake Kick was balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, making it a fantastic starter. For food, we ordered the scotch egg, sliders, and fish and chips. The scotch egg was solid, though the sausage layer felt slightly dry this time around. The sliders were great, while the fish and chips were decent--nicely crispy, but the fish needed a bit more flavor seasoning. We tried several other drinks throughout the night, and my top three recommendations would be the Amazake Kick, Hotmail, and Lock & Key. If you're searching for a cozy spot with great drinks and light bites, this place is definitely worth adding to your list!

Always a great time. Excellent pours! Cheers! Local…read morehangout. Well worth tourist to check out how NY'ers do it!

Nothing like enjoying a cheap Quinnie (aka Narragansett) in a place that is kinda dark, playing…read moregood music, and an easy spot to have a beer at on a Wednesday afternoon. Go. Enjoy the place. Be patient if busy. But most importantly, tip your bartender.

Found a glitch in the Tribeca matrix. Surrounded by $25 craft cocktails and organic kale salads…read moresits Nancy Whiskey Pub--a beautiful, glorious oasis of cheap drinks, neon lights, and bathroom graffiti. Established in 1967, and I'm pretty sure the vibe hasn't changed a single bit since. ​The place was absolutely packed wall-to-wall, but real talent knows how to navigate a crowd when there's a pint of Guinness and a plate of buffalo wings waiting on the other side. ​This spot is legendary for its shuffleboard table--no bumpers, pure skill, and zero room for error. Rumor has it they also roll out an inflatable pool on the sidewalk when the New York summer heat gets disrespectful, which is exactly the kind of unhinged energy I respect. ​If you need me, I'll be under the jukebox mapping out my professional shuffleboard career. ​ 1 Lispenard St, New York, NY

Once again we walk and walk and then we are thirsty. Stumbled upon Nancy's Whiskey Pub…read more We were not disappointed. Drinks were delicious and staff so much fun!

Step into the new 3 Monkeys, a tri-level playground of grit and glamour -- exposed brick that looks…read morelike it survived Prohibition, tin and copper ceiling tiles that wink under amber mood lighting, and a wooden bar polished by a thousand high-fives. Surrounding TVs keep every play, fight and miracle replayed in glorious surround-sass while wooden tables beg for pitchers, pretzels and conspiracy theories about the ref. Whether you're upstairs for the 3rd floor vibe, mid-level for the perfect sightline, or down in the cozy den with the best acoustics, this is New York sports bar energy: loud, a little brazen, impossibly welcoming. One particular bartender, Delaney not only brings an awesome level of energy to the bar, she saunters in like a halftime show -- a grin that's equal parts mischief and welcome. She's all quick elbows and quicker comebacks, the kind of bartender who remembers your name, your drink, and that one ridiculous story you told months ago. Her laugh is loud, her wink is devious, and she has a way of making first-timers feel like regulars by the second round. Behind the wooden bar she's choreography: expert pours, theatrical muddles, and a flourish that makes every order feel curated. Delaney's drinks are personality-packed, with her behind the bar, the place doesn't just serve drinks -- it gets its personality back. It's a place off 8th ave where fitness meets fun, and every corner feels like home--complete with friendly staff who know your name (or at least your size) and are always ready to offer a witty comeback or a perfect recommendation. Cheers!

Came here for a Knicks game and really enjoyed the nachos and wings they had! The nachos had a lot…read moreof toppings on them, which is much appreciated as lots of sports bars will skimp on toppings. Taking off a star because I had a weird experience with the people at the front. I'm currently recovering from an injury and I'm in a pretty obvious neck brace. I was visiting with two people who were on their way and would be arriving in about 10-15 minutes and the people at the front told me I couldn't be seated until they arrived. I understand that this is normal protocol, but I pointed out my neck brace and asked if an exception could be made because it's significantly more comfortable for me to sit down (and there was no room at the bar). They said that their manager wouldn't let them do that, and that they couldn't seat me until the rest of my party was there. There were tons of table tables available the entire time and when my friend arrived about 12 minutes later, they seated us, I totally could've sat the whole time and it wouldn't have been a problem. Not the end of the world and I probably could've pushed it harder, but it definitely was a little awkward!