The staff at DBA are always so helpful when you ask questions about the beer available and I love that you can bring food and dogs! We love a knowledgeable staff and the perfect vibes. read more

Nice happy hour menu, basic $5 beer. Interior is very standard bar vibes, some cute arcade machines available. read more

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3.5 stars Came for a friend's going away party. There were about 10-15 of us and we were seating in the outside, patio area. There was decent amount of space there. They also allow dogs which is cool. We ended up getting pizza from another place at the end of the night and were able to eat it there with no problem. Service was pretty good, drinks were alright. Had a good time overall. read more

Been here a few times, always a good selection of beer on draft and also a solid can selection. There is something for everyone! Plenty of games to play, and there is a patio out back which is nice when the weather is warmer. read more

MANHATTAN/East Village: if you search for dog friendly spots in all of New York City, d.b.a East Village is usually at the top for recommendations. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed to join you inside this dive bar with a huge selection of beer, a full bar, games, an outdoor patio, TVs to watch sports, a fun loving staff (Morgan is a great bartender!), and you can bring your own food, as they do not serve any, although there is popcorn! They are open from 12pm-4am and it is a popular spot with locals, so try to go on the early side when it is more quiet and less crowded. read more

d.b.a. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I left my card there accidentally. A man called me to let me know my card was there (and to come grab it), so I went to go pick it up. When I got there, the woman behind the counter (blonde / colored hair, tattoos) said she was too busy to check (it would take 1 minute to look in the back), she then checked very quickly and said it wasn't there. She gave me her phone to call the bartender from the prior night, who confirmed my card was at the bar in their office. I handed the phone back to her so that he could confirm with her. She started arguing with him, told him she didn't have the time (middle of the afternoon, not crowded or overly busy), and said it was not her job. I never got my card back. She was dismissive throughout. EDIT: upon seeing this review, the owner called me to cuss me out and tell me that "unless you go to a f***ing applebees or chik-fil-a, you can't just get your card back when you leave it somewhere." Not sure why they called me to pick it up then? read more

We wanted to try a place in East Village where we could sample local craft beers. Just wanted beer! The service was great with a very informative bartender. The place is nothing fancy but we were not looking for fancy - just beer! I don't think we ended up with local beers but the bartender let us try a few sips of several to figure out what we both wanted. Happy with our experience. It's a great place for a stop! read more

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Obsessed with this place! Caiti was the best energy and made this place so incredibly fun. She's the best energy to have around & was the best. Couldn't recommend this place enough! read more

Fun bar with a wide variety of drinks at an affordable price! I had 7 drinks and it was about $50. They also have free popcorn! The staff were nice. The ambiance is more so a dive bar. read more

Amazing selections of beers and great staff behind the bar. Fun times interacting with the other patrons and having a great chat read more

Solid craft beer bar. Met some friends here. Divey, but with a surprisingly good beer menu. They also have some non-beer options for the non-beer drinkers you bring with you. Apparently there is mario kart, but did not ask about how to play. Draft prices are great. Bottles/Cans perhaps a little high, but they have a business to run. Relatively spacious, but can get crowded. There are some couches in the back. Just make sure you don't need to do anything beyond a #1 in the bathroom, lol. read more

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We were told not to come back because our group didn't drink enough. Everyone had one or two beers, except one of us was drinking a soda which Brian the manager found disgusting, implying that drinking soda was worse than not drinking anything. I think he's in the wrong business. It was actually my worst bar experience. read more

i celebrated my birthday here and Caiti was the absolute best she was so sweet. i love this place

Would give them 10 stars if I could! My friend and I found this bar by accident while touring the East Village and we had an absolute blast. The staff is friendly, they have a large assortment of drafts to pick from and they have Mario Cart! I mean it! They have a Nintendo switch setup hooked up to a flatscreen at the bar. My friend and I challenged other bar patrons in Mario carts while we sipped down our drafts and socialized. Overall great night, I plan to come back again for more visits. read more

Casual place to grab a drink with some friends. We give it extra points for the pickle ball shots and mario cart.

I actually loathe dive bars. But this isn't a dive bar. It's a dog bar. An amazing doggie paradise that just happens to serve great beer. If you can look past the sticky floors, dingy finishes and squashed bathrooms, you'll enjoy an incredible time of puppy therapy...and get drunk to boot! We co-hosted a party in the back area, and Bryan was amazing at accommodating us. He even provided a free tasting of 5 beers before he had to head off to a family function. I know nothing about beer (what's hops?), so they all tasted about the same to me (gasp, blasphemy!), but free is free and free always tastes great. Thank you, d.b.a., for kicking off my weekend to a great start! read more

I passed by this bar on the way home, saw that they had Mario kart, decided to stop by! took a gamble on trying out their picklebacks, I'm definitely a fan. If you're ever here, try out the continental breakfast, it's a fantastic sour beer. I'll definitely be back next time I visit. Say hi to William the bartender if you see him! read more

d.b.a. - a can of beer - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Dark, low key bar with a large airy back room that is good for big groups of friends. Can bring your dog and bring in your own food.

Craft beers and a Nintendo Switch for Mario Kart. Happy hour until 9pm. Is there anything more you need in life to be happy? What's that? Some four-legged companions? Sure, this place is also dog friendly. Honestly, one of the greatest bar concepts around. It gets crowded, so get there early and snag a table. The backyard is sadly now permanently closed. read more

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***400th Review*** We were in here 3 different nights on our trip to NYC at the end of March! This was about a 10 minute walk from our lodging. This spot had two things I wanted: 1. Happy Hour 2. Dog Friendly Yes, a pet friendly bar! Apparently since they do not sell food, this bar allows dogs. There is a nice outdoor space in the back, it's covered and heated. A couple of the dogs were running around on the patio and making new friends. I was traveling with my five pound Shih Tzu, he was happy to sit on my lap, but I appreciate that I could bring him in. The happy hour was pretty good for NYC. The hours for the discounted drinks were fairly long on the weekdays that we were in the city. There was a limited selection of pints of beer and well drinks for $5, not bad for Manhattan. I believe I had some Abita Light, which was not too bad. I liked the casual vibe in this establishment, this isn't a pretentious bar where you need to worry about dressing to the nines. We had some nice chats with various customers on two of the visits and I would say it was a friendly crowd. The youngsters were all very polite to us 30 somethings! One of the girls I was chatting with mentioned that people use the back patio of d.b.a for dog birthdays, which is cool since this was also a popular event to have in Los Angeles (where we used to live). I would definitely come back if I was in the area! There is another pet friendly bar in Brooklyn, but we didn't make it over there. read more

d.b.a. - Shih Tzu approved! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here because I saw it was dog friendly. It's dim but the extensive beer menu is great. If you're a beer drinker I would highly recommend trying their different beers. I love that it doesn't have basic beer like coors light, corona, Heineken. All the beers interesting and different. read more

Late review...but I visited d.b.a a few weeks ago. My first trip to NYC, and this is definitely one of my favorite spots! The beer selection was INCREDIBLE, and the bartender even hooked my friend and I up with a flight to share. Both draft and can options were seriously impressive, especially the fruity/sour ales. Music and overall vibe were also fantastic--again, the amazing staff connected Mario Kart to the TV while my friend and I sipped some of the best craft beer I had in the city. Even got to try my first pickleback shot...cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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Cool spot where you can bring your dog. The vibe seems very pretentious and almost "too cool for school". The bartender wasn't very friendly. However, I'll still go since they allow dogs. read more

This East Village bar manages to hold its own. Besides table Pac-Man, there's more brandy than you can shake a stick at. An airy patio provides patrons with the opportunity to relax and chat, though their front's more open layout (read: less seating) facilitates a better happy hour. A friendly bartender poured us beaucoup shots (some costing beaucoup cash; credit cards accepted) while we carried on into the night. I don't remember the bartender's name, but I do remember to make d.b.a. part of my regular bar rotation. Usually. read more

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Solid low-key place for happy hour that has a fairly large backyard and an excellent rotating selection of craft beers. I've come in here only a few times but I like it enough that I'm almost willing to make it a regular spot when people want to hang out downtown. They also allow dogs inside and last time I went there was a great dane large enough to eat all of your babies. He was majestic. Photobooth as well is situated in the back. They keep the backyard covered in the fall and winter with an atrium greenhouse like setting but there is still a small area uncovered for smokers or if you like getting fresh brisk air. Geeky cocktails are usually listed. Haven't tried one yet: Princess Toadstool, the Return of the Deter, and Kylo Ren which is 1/3 daddy issues with bitters and grenadine and a little pilsner. I can't express how much joy their creativity gives me. Happy hour is $5 beers but they're usually solid beers marked down from $7-8. $5 wines/wells. Picklebacks I think are usually $5. All in all its a chill friendly place with a number of neighborhood pups that I could watch for hours. read more

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This is an awesome bar and the bartender is super cool. The best is picklebacks which is house made, garlicky, sweet, spicy and salty, the best stuffs on earth. It was so good I had two. The atmosphere is great and I was able to play Nintendo on the bar!!! How cool is that!!! read more

D.B.A. is a dog friendly bar that has a variety of local beers and a range of liquors. It's a bar with a dive vibe without the smells or low quality. Don't want to be trapped in a dive bar vibe? Head out to the backyard area that has more of a California vibe with it's lighting, structures, and seating. Having a double date with you and some dog owners? Reserve a space out back. There a few arcade games spread out through the bar if you don't want to actually spend too much time talking to your date. Actually want to talk to your date? There is some secluded seating near the booth type areas and corner area of the bar. A bar for all types of occasions! Oh yeah and the bartenders are fun to talk to here, as well! read more

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I came here with my friend and both of our pups! We sat in the garden area outside and had so much fun drinking (their raspberry lambic beer and cider) and hanging out for over two hours, hehe. They don't serve food and you get your drinks yourself at the bar, which I ended up preferring! No one's rushing you and I let my pup walk around off leash outside which tired him out completely afterwards, yay. Come hang out, chat with those around you and enjoy the sunshine! read more

d.b.a. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here for at least 7 years, and it has never disappointed. It has everything you could want in a bar--great beer selection, great music, great people, dogs, and Mario Kart. No brainer. read more

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PURCHASED: Brooklyn Lager TOTAL: $7 PROS: + 90s music: This bar consistently has 90s tunes jamming. I find it very welcoming and totally identify with it. + backyard access: There is a back yard that can be accessed on the weekend during the day. It is quite nice. + Nintendo Wii: You can play Smash Brothers, or Mario Cart on the main center television on the other side of the bar. CONS: - Nothing bad. It is a little loud sometimes. 1/5 times I have been here it was loud to where you should be less than 2 feet from the person you are speaking to. On the weekends it could get a little packed. IMPRESSION: This is one of my favorite bars to go to. It played really good music. It is still considered a dive bar. However, it is a step above dive. The drink prices are average. read more

d.b.a. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Came once and after dinner we came right back! Love the vibe and happy hour is until 9pm! They don't have your aversive draft/bottled beer or bud light, blue moon, etc. but they have draft beer that are pretty eccentric that are close to what you ask for. Staff is great and they accept dogs so it's a really nice vibe. Definitely coming again. read more

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My roomates love(d) this bar because (if you've never been there) it's "the bar with all of the dogs". RIP patio- you will be missed. This spot is a little different, don't come here and try and order a Bud Light. In fact, there is a sign as soon as you walk in that tells you all of the drinks NOT to try and order. I like their menu, it's broken out in easy to read categories and you can easily see their selection of drinks. I have to be honest- I never have mixed drinks here. This is a beer spot for me, which I think is what they are going for. Their beer selections also range in price, which is nice. They definitely try to provide a choice for everyone. The service is really hit or miss from me. I don't personally need a bartender to sit there and talk me through my woes all night long but this place can get busy and sometimes you have to remind the bartenders about the drink you ordered ( and occasionally when they aren't so busy.) I try to avoid this place in the summer because I find they have a lack of air flow in this bar and it gets stuffy and humid. (That's really my biggest gripe.) Overall, its a solid bar in the neighborhood that many people enjoy. I'll be back. 4/5 read more

I'd say its more dog than dive! Lol either way I loved this place. Everyone, patrons, dogs and bartenders especially Kristen were all so great! I'd definitely be back! read more

A good bar in the area, that had good Micro brew beers and allows dogs in the bar. The place is big and has tons a beers at different prices on tap. The place also have a good patio in the back with plenty of room outdoor space will be back. They got dogs of sizes to small to big. read more

Such a solid bar in the east village. Thought it was pretty funny that they had a sign on the wall that they dont sell Corona/bud/miller etc. Good thing they have such amazing beers on tap! Bartender was super nice and let me try a couple before deciding. It was pretty crowded for a Friday night around 8 pm. They have happy hour monday through friday until 9 pm with 5 dollar well/draft/wine. SCORE! They don't serve food, but it looks like you can bring food in. Plenty of pizza spots nearby that you can grab a slice at. I like that they have a patio to the back...that was actually way more packed. Seemed like a huge group of friends were hanging back there. A few tables up front at the bar that my friend and I sat at. Did I mention it is dog friendly? :) read more

d.b.a. (New Orleans) is like my best friend. We go back years; she's one of my favorite bars in the world, and no one can ever replace that. d.b.a. (East Village) is like her little brother. Just a year or two younger, we've been cool since I moved back to NYC. We met through NOLA, and we hang out every once in a while. He's always got a lot of great beer at his place, and chilling on the back patio is always nice. I'm a little bummed that EV doesn't love live music like his older sister; I feel like we're never going to do any impromptu salsa dancing, but it's probably for the best because no one wants to see me dance. d.b.a. (Williamsburg) is the youngest brother in the family. We haven't met yet, but I heard the little bastard hit on my sister, and I might have to break his legs. read more

The Good: + The selection of beer is impressive. There are so many I don't know what to try. I have to take my beer subject matter expert along for suggestions. I once had a barbecue tasting beer. Strange. + People say I'm an "old crotchety man" but I still get carded here. Good, keep the kids outside. The Bad: - This bar is divey (it may not be for everyone) and can be very crowded. The Ugly: -- I hold my breath when I'm the bathroom. The odor of stale urine is just as bad as the Hunts Point stop on the 6 line. Like woah. I think I will invest in a gas mask if I have to sit down. IFHTP 3+ read more

d.b.a. - Oct 2008 - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

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Thought this was a great bar in the EV! Popped in before dinner down the street for their happy hour specials. 5 dollar house wine and 5 dollar tap beer. They had a great selection; it was nice to go to a bar and see different types. They are also dog friendly! read more

d.b.a. - Specials as of 6/8/2017. - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

--- 4 star rating for the UYE Cookies & Booze event here last night--- Went to this bar last night to attend a fun UYE that was thrown by Lisa A and Cara A. I even broke out the cooking utensils to whip up a batch of brownies and cookies. I was warned not to cook up any of those "funny brownies" so I just went with a double dark chocolate blend. Man, there was some serious baking going on here by my fellow Yelpers. Some of the stuff these people baked just blew me away. Of course, by the end of the night we all grabbed a bit of everything to take home. Yes, we are all piggies! What was cool is that there was a free bourbon tasting going at the same time sponsored by Free Angel's Bourbon - good stuff. This UYE was also thrown for a good charity cause - The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation/Joplin Missouri Disaster Relief Fund, which distributes funds to those most affected by the recent devastating tornados in Joplin, MO - and over $200 was collected. Every little bit helps! I was able to see some old faces and meet many new Yelpers that I have only communicated with through the website. All nice people and a good time. Great job by Lisa and Cara. ----- Now for my opinion on d.b.a. which is more like 2 stars ----- Probably one of the worst bartenders I have ever encountered worked here last night. Not only was this guy super slow, but he never really paid attention to who was waiting the longest for drinks, and just seemed to have a crappy attitude. I tended bar for many years so I know what I am talking about. The backyard patio area is covered by what is basically a beat up greenhouse with a few dinky fans so with the humidity last night it was sweltering in there. Then, they kick us all out at 10PM. The outside was pretty full of patrons too. Why close it so early? The bathrooms are pretty disgusting, smell like urine, and are also about 100 degrees in them. Seriously, a much needed renovation is in order of this whole bar. I do have say the saving grace is that d.b.a. has a terrific selection of single malt whiskeys, and craft beers on tap and in bottle. Really a super amount of options to choose from. Happy hour is really nothing to write home about - only get a dollar off until 7:30 PM. Really? Why even bother. How about two-fers or half off? They were playing a lot of 80's rock and classic rock which was a plus. All in all, good for a one time visit in this part of town, but not a bar I would recommend going back to. read more

Why 2 stars? Because this was pretty awful. --- --- --- So fellow TB Yelper Patrick L and I happened to both be in NYC at the same time, and came to discover that we both went to d.b.a. one day apart from each other. His experience was incredibly similar to mine. But if you'd like the cliff notes, see here: -Beer Selection: You'd think the beer selection would be good here by what was on the chalkboard. Unfortunately, just about every beer that I asked for, was out of stock. It was comedic how much beer they were out of. -Slow Service: Every time I went to order another beer, the bartender was painfully slow to walk over to my direction. And by the way, we are not talking about a busy night here. This was around 5-7pm, and the bar could have been labeled as "mildly occupied" at best. Mostly, the bartenders were just doing about everything they could to not serve us. -Rude Service: After being told "sorry, we're out" for half the beers I wanted to try, I found it odd to receive an attitude from the bartenders that were peeved by my pondering of which beer should be my sixth alternate choice. They were even annoyed if I would simply ask, "do you have any of that Hefeweizen?" Should I know ahead of time that a bar doesn't have beer that is written on the wall of the establishment? Bottom line: this was my worst experience at any business in New York during my recent trip. I would never even consider a return trip. I hope it gets better for them. read more