I like the decor and the fun games everywhere. The service was odd. We were seated in a back area (around 5 o'clock) and warned that there was to be a party in that space at 9. We promised to be long gone by then. After we got our drinks, a different server came up and told us we had to move. Ok, no biggie. We ate, then could not find our server to close out our check. My husband ended up just paying at the bar. I have eaten an inordinate amount of bar snacks in my day. Both of our choices were 'meh'. The chips on the nachos were stale and there is no way that 'Donut Grilled Cheese' was an actual donut. It tasted like a half of a stale bagel. Lots of potential here, service and the execution of quality dishes need work. read more

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Love this bar for an after work happy hour. So much space to accommodate large teams and the prices were decent especially during the happy hour from 4-6pm on weekdays. Food was decent, loved the fries! They allowed us to multiple cards down and everyone had a great time. It was trivia night when we went so we didn't entertain ourselves with the board games but it was nice to know they were there in case people got bored. read more

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Disclaimer: I only come to Clinton Hall for the Trivia! Trivia is fun and pretty well hosted here! I usually get here 15-20 mins before 7pm to claim a table since they can get full depending on the week. Food and drinks are pretty standard bar food and drink options. I wasn't mad at the food but sometimes it takes a bit long for the servers and food to finally get to your table since there are a lot of people for trivia. The ambiance is fun; a lot of young people coming from the office after work hours to play the games and hang out with their friends. read more

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I came here for a holiday work event. The service could've been much better. For the work event we had platters of popcorn chicken, fries and sliders. I didn't like the fried or aka popcorn chicken too much. Even my colleagues all stated the same. However, the fries were great though. I didn't try their cocktails as I don't drink alcohol, but I did try their mocktails. The mocktails were great one was with cucumbers and the other strawberries. People did say my drinks looked really good. I suggest coming here for sporting events or just to hangout as they have happy hour specials. read more

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Came here for trivia night with colleagues and it was overall a good time. There was about 10 of us, so I was ordering for the table, which included the Jenga Mozzarella Sticks ($16), Nachos el Grande ($16) and a Fry-Cuterie Plate ($30), which consisted of a sampling of all of the fried food. Everything tasted great, but who doesn't like fried food anyways? I've also had some of their cocktails, which included the Espresso Martini ($15), which I ended up ordering three of these, and the Summer Old Fashioned ($15). You really can't go wrong with any of these. read more

This is a smallish beer hall located on the east side in the 50s. They have an area up front for parties and they have a tv in this section. They have other tvs through out the place. There is a pretty good beer selection here. Fun place to come with a group to catch a game or just to hang out. They also have board games for us to play. Some are jenga, connect four and others. Service was a bit slow had to wait a bit to order a drink. I did not have any food here so i cant talk on the food. read more

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Nice selection of beers here and it's a pretty big space. We only came for drinks and it was pretty quiet, but they were luckily still open. We sat near the front and were able to people watch. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

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Gross. Nachos, YUCK. Cold, barely melted fake cheese, drowned in créma lima. Grrrrrroooooossssss. Tasty sour beer, though warm. Bad music. Nice bartending staff. read more

Food is average bar food. Service is amazing. ambiance is good for game days. Manager with the buck teeth is loud and really annoying. He complains about the business and other employees for hours in front of customers. He is single handedly ruining their business. I love Clinton hall but the only reason I will not come back is because of how obnoxious the manager is. Who ever reads this, fire him asap. read more

I always forget how great Clinton Hall is for casual gatherings of indeterminate numbers of people, where folks can come and go as they please. The bar food is everything I want in an American bar, and you can't go wrong with the delicious Nachos, served on a platter so huge it easily feeds 4-5. The drinks run from ~$6 for beers, to ~$10 for wine, to ~$17 for cocktails. And of course, geriatric millennials like me get to unleash our inner pre-2000 kid, when we played with analogue things like board games, skee ball, Jenga, and rubik's cubes. It was an innocent time then, before glowing rectangles took over and dictated every second of our lives. read more

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Went here after dinner to grab some beers and play some board/card games. It wasn't that busy and there were plenty of tables to sit at. The bartender was really friendly and let us try different beers before committing to it. We ended up getting a flight and really enjoyed the lemongrass saison. They have plenty of board/card games you can choose and play. Good date night spot! read more

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If you want some unique food with some fun games too, come to Clinton Hall. I went to the Midtown East location and I had a burger I've never tried before. Fondue Burger! It's an unconventional Cheeseburger that is on a pretzel bun with molten fondue cheese and French fries. I was in heaven . That fondue cheese was so flavorful and really elevated the burger along with the Crispy fries. Great place to go with a group as they have board games like Connect 4, Jenga etc. read more

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First Impressions: WTF?? How have I never been here before?? Delicious bar food AND games?? Found out about this spot from a friend that lives close by at the Tongan Embassy... so glad we came here. Plenty of games and stuff to keep you entertained, lots of food options, good music, and lots of space to chill. The tables are "family style" or picnic style so you can spread out your games to play while you eat. We ordered a ton of food and played Jenga. It was like being at home... except this place is wayyyy bigger than my apartment lol. Also plenty of TVs if you wanna watch the game or whatever too. The Noms: Food was typical bar food fare. Still really good. We ordered a few orders each of wings (spicy and well coated with sauce), waffle fries drizzled with a cheese sauce (that as gone very quickly and a childhood favorite!), mozz sticks (a bit too dense for me, but I liked the breading) and a few chicken burgers with regular fries. When you're eating with a few Tongans... you know there has to be a LOT of food on the table. The food was all super good, really homey and comfort food feeling... which is expected with all the salty, fatty, fried foods we ordered. I felt full but energized to keep playing board games for a few hours. It was really fun. Also ordered a few drinks too. Can't remember the names, but they were good as well. In Conclusion: This spot was so fun and the food was good. Plenty of things to keep you entertained. Though I went with a group of friends, I think this would be a fun date night spot too. You can pick one of the tables towards the back away from the crowd and play a few games over a meal. 10/10 would recommend and definitely coming back here soon! read more

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This is a little bar attached to Pod 51 hotel. It's fine, but with so many great bars nearby, I don't think anything special.

Great spot with lots of board/card games and a good selection of beers. Also, can't beat 50cent wings on Football Sundays - but would be better if they actually put the football games on the TVs. The manager's attitude is sub-par and he doesn't seem to feel the need to help his staff when they're in the weeds. read more

No one in here on a Sunday afternoon, ask the owner/manager to play the sound of the women's NCAA Championship basketball game and he laughed and said "if they can name 5 plays I'll put the game on". Guy didn't look like he's ever played a sport in his life. Very rude, unaccommodating and women hating! read more

Place as casual as they can be.. in a good way!! No iPad plays no big technology at the table, just board games and classics, from jenga to chess.. and the food is so good... very very easy going place at average prices.. Will definitely come back read more

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Rude service and limited board game selection. Would not recommend for folks who like friendly service or two player games.

This place is the epitome of cool. They have games in so many different stations. Jenga, Guess Who, Cards Against Humanity just to name a few. I should have gotten a flight but opted for wine and it was not a smart choice. Happy Hour wine is not that good, lesson learned. Overall we had a great time, the service was excellent, they were very attentive. We did not get a chance to try to food but it looked good. Would love to go back read more

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Great place for a super chill and casual night of games and burgers with friends! Although slightly loud, it was manageable to get a whole table to ourselves and there are so many available card games and jenga bricks to play with. If you come between the hours 3-7pm, there's a happy hour menu with $6 drafts and $8 Korean fried tenders, buffalo cauliflowers and fries. Pretty worth it! For food, I really enjoyed the classic burger with fries! They have a secret sauce that gives the burger that special flavor. Also try the Korean fried tenders which are crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. Overall, highly recommend if you don't mind the noise :)! read more

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Good beer selection with emphasis on local/regional breweries. Food is good- I enjoyed the Korean fried chicken sandwich and my wife loved the donut grilled cheese with tomato soup. read more

I'll preface this by saying that this place came highly recommended by a friend, especially the grilled cheese and tomato soup. So while I was on vacation from Hawaii, I told my family I needed to find this place and try it. Finally found this place at 3pm after walking a half mile from the subway. The ambiance was actually more upbeat than I thought it would be. Wasn't too crowded so we got a table right away. The girl (who we'll keep anonymous, for now) told us they have a brunch menu and that we can view the menu via QR. So they have an ALL-DAY menu which the grilled cheese dish is on. Unfortunately, she said it wasn't available till 4pm on their DINNER MENU. Strike 1. So we ordered a couple of burgers and drinks. Nothing special, I could've had regular burgers in Hawaii, so I was a little more agitated. 3:35pm, I asked the girl if the kitchen can make an exception and order the grilled cheese dish early since we traveled from Hawaii. Without asking, she said no. But at 3:50, another girl brought us the ALL DAY menu. So I asked the girl if we can order it now, she said sure, and we're so lucky that it's the LAST ONE! *scratches head. So after almost an hour of being, I was finally going to get the grilled cheese donut that they hang over a pot of tomato soup. Not to mention, it was the last one! Now she brings it to the table, it looks amazing! Then she BANGS the plate down on the table and half the donut falls into the soup. STRIKE 2! After starting at it, she asks if we want her to take it back and have them redo it. I said sure. We waited an hour. What's another 15 minutes. It finally comes out AGAIN, and it's on a separate dish NEXT to the pot of soup. She says they did it to prevent it from falling again. So I said isn't that the whole presentation? She said she didn't want another accident. STRIKE 3. Btw, it wasn't great and the tomato soup was COLD. To top off the horrible experience, after the check came, I held it at the table while I went to the restroom. When I got back I was confronted by the girl and asked if she did something wrong to deserve a $6 tip. I reiterated that I traveled from Hawaii for the grilled cheese dish and she dropped it. But she still didn't think she did anything wrong. I want about to let this experience ruin my vacation. Onto the next!!! Dave & Busters is a MUCH better choice btw LOL! read more

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Solid spot for sports with lots of televisions around. Menu is a little pricier than I thought for a beer being $11 while some on the menu were typical $9. Lots of space and good for groups as there's jenga on every table and other various games. Didnt try food at this location but glad we did stick to just beers. read more

Recently organized a work event here. They were not the most responsive, but the event did end up working out without many issues so that was good. The area we got for 15 people was a bit small and not secluded in a private room like I had expected, but that was fine. Our server was not the best as he messed up my order when I ordered a #3 Silence of the Jams he brought me a #2. When I tried to tell him it didn't taste like a sour he assured me that he got my order right but I persisted and he realized that he was wrong. What's worse is that he apparently did the exact same thing to another person in my party as well, bringing a #2 when my colleague asked for a #3. The food was actually surprisingly good. I'm glad there were many games to choose from as well. I think my whole team really enjoyed the place. read more

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Had been looking forward to coming for a while but wad underwhelmed. -The doughnut grilled cheese: a lot less cheesy than expected and quite light; for $16 it should be more filling. Did not think this was worth it. -smash burger: good but nothing special and quite small for the $19 price tag. Overall the food was good but nothing special that justifies the price. As a friend told me before coming, it is popular, and priced as such, more because of the novelty of menu items and not because flavors are extraordinary or unique. For the price, I would pass and go elsewhere. read more

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Food is horrible and service is even worse. the ambience is not worth it. Do not go here if your life depended on it. read more

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Stumbled upon this place looking for a couple drinks and wings and can honestly say it was blah. Drinks were good but the service was slow. I don't really like to complain so after waiting for waters for a while just went to the bar and got them myself. Wings were also really greasy and fatty. The board games on the table are a nice touch and made the experience fun even though the food and service were lacking. read more

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We were doing a luncheon here and the place was empty most of the time. The tables are bolted down so we were separated into 3 groups. The menu has a variety to pick from but not a lot. I went for the oddball Fondue Burger with bacon as an add-on. The Fondue Burger came in a cool presentation with the fondue in a small pot and the burger with a hole in the bun with fries poking out. It was surprisingly good, the cheese was more like the cheddar you use on a Philly Cheese Steak, crispy nongreasy fries, and a toasted pretzel bun. I cut my burger in half and dipped it, pouring the fondue on top would have created a mess. One drawback though was the skimpy bacon, not worth the extra $4. I don't drink so I didn't do any of the beers specialty beers they have on hand. read more

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Stumbled upon this place and so glad we did! Fun atmosphere with all the games at the tables (as well as skee ball and a toy claw machine). Delicious food, good prices, and friendly service. And free postcards if you want to tell a friend about the place! I also appreciated the unisex bathrooms with shared sinks; this is how all bathrooms should be to avoid long lines for the ladies room! Highly recommend, especially for larger groups! read more

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Service, drinks and food are all good here, in an environment where I can get pretzel bites and tater tots for the kids, a burger for the hungrier among us, and play fun games while we wait. They had a fantastic Father's Day deal - a burger and a beer for $10 - and the kids wanted to go back the next day which is a rare thing for mine to say about any restaurant. We went to both locations and both were great. read more

Darn I should have looked at these reviews before I came here, bc the waffles looked bomb. I came here with my parents this past Saturday because it was freezing in the city and we couldn't bear to walk around. In the winter time there are heat lamps outside, but most people opt to snag a spot at one of the many communal tables they have inside or take a seat at the bar. Clinton Hall has a nice variety of beer options as well as cocktails and wine for those that don't love beer. Our server was really friendly and allowed my parents to try a few different beers before settling on one (sorry on behalf of my parents!). I ordered the imperial stout, which tasted like chocolate and coffee and was a bit heavy. I loved it probably bc it just tasted like dessert, but it's definitely a drink that takes some time to finish bc it's so rich. We also ordered a giant pretzel, the cauliflower crust pizza, and the buffalo cauliflower. All were delicious, but the buffalo cauliflower was definitely the star of the show! It was crisp but not overly oily, and full of flavor. Next time we'll have to try the donut grilled cheese too! This is a fun place to come and hang out for a while. They have good food and drinks, and there are board games (uno, apples to apple, etc.) scattered throughout the place. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Great place for a chill happy hour. The staff was great. Very friendly interacted with us and joked around. The nachos were amazing. The drinks were really good and strong. I would definitely come to this place again. read more

When I left my first job way back when, the group of people that started working with me and I had a reunion here. It just opened back then and it was the best location because it was close to everyone's new/ current job. This place is where you can casually grab drinks and play board games. We didn't play games then, but we ate a bunch of food. I remember I really adored the soft pretzels. I went here recently with someone and this time we played games. Two rounds of guess who and two rounds of that thing where you roll balls up into holes. The drinks here overall are above average compared to a normal dive bar. The staff is nice and it is a good place to casually hang out with people. If you are a competitive person like I am, I would not recommend this place for a first date. I can see how people would go here after work for happy hour and to bond since it is located close to all these banks, law firms, and other "midtown uniform" like firms. read more

Great find while trying to find something to do with no fuss! Rose cider, Uno, and Guess Who paired with buffalo cauliflower....yummm!!! Short and sweet, good times to be had and great music! read more

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One of many locations. Cross between beer hall, craft bar and hipster joint. Decent happy hour with a few beers, margarita and couple food items. Will have a beer you will like. Plenty of games to play when not at one of the group tables. read more

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I live in the neighborhood and walk by Clinton Hall often. I decided to take my parents who were visiting here for a quick lunch before we headed to a broadway show. When we got there, the place was empty besides a party of about 24 in the back that had people periodically trickling in. We arrived around 1:20 PM and ordered shortly after. The drinks were cold and great and it was off to a great start! However, as time went on, it was close to 2:15 PM when we finally got our food. I ordered the Avocado Toast Benedict which is marketed to have poached eggs and a hollandaise sauce. When the plate arrived, it was cold and the eggs were fried, not poached and there was no hollandaise. I sent back the dish and said I did not have time to wait for another dish and ended up picking off of my parents' plates. I never had a meal of my own nor was I offered anything. Our waiter was very nice but not once did a manager come over to speak with us nor apologize. Also, the bartender lurked around our table and did not say one word to us but had no issue listening to us talk amongst ourselves regarding the issue. We were not offered anything and paid close to $100 for an incomplete and inconsiderate meal. Our waiter was sweet and handed us a $10 off card, if we decide to come back but like why would we???? If they cannot handle having their restaurant open while also hosting an event, that is not my problem. It was ridiculous to be served the dish that I was given and it was insulting to think that they tried to pass that off as their dish on the menu. It is an absolute shame because the drinks are good and the place is cute but their customer service is HORRIBLE. read more

Awesome happy hour spot with lots of energy and music. Younger crowd here for sure when I visited with corworkers one Thurs night. I came around 5:30pm to grab a table and this place was already pretty packed. They didn't have all the cocktails on the happy hour menu so I opted for my second choice - margarita. Then proceeded to drink several more beers throughout the course of happy hour. We also took advantage of the happy hour apps but also ordered from their regular menu for apps. The chips and guac was good, chicken quesadilla was good, the pretzel was good, and the buffalo cauliflower was also very good. There are also games you can play (jenga, giant chess, etc) but we just chatted as our pastime. Friendly staff as well so definitely would recommend for happy hour. read more

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They are attached to a budget hotel but are anything but being on budget. Expect rude attitudes, expensive food prices and weak crappy cocktails. The staff need to be retrained or just fired. read more

We visited this place after watching one of those network shows where the guy visits weird places or places that serve unusual foods. By coincidence we were in the area. When we entered, the restaurant was jammed packed due to a major sporting event on tv. There wasn't that big of a problem finding a seat however, we were sharing a table with another group. The tables are picnic style, rectangular and very long with bench style seats. Sharing was not an issue. This locale was full of excitement and energy; a great place to watch sports. As far as the food goes...unique and captivating. Starting with buffalo cauliflower (really good and recommended) moving to the fondue burger (burger with the center cut out with fries and a pot of cheese that can be poured into the center of the burger - not as good as I hoped). My table also ordered a Greek salad (awesome) and a double smash burger (awesome too). Add a side of one of their local beers and this place is a hit! read more

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Absolutely terrible. This place completely went down hill. The manager is awful and talked down to us. Be warned: this is not the place for watching sports despite having TVs everywhere. They have some completely unreasonable rules around showing games and playing audio. Do NOT come here if you're looking for good service. My friends and I have been coming to this place for years now and if this is how they treat regular customers, then they don't deserve our business anymore. You can bet we will NEVER come back again and will share this as broadly as possible. read more