This used to be a great bar. Used to be laid back. Used to have great specials. Tonight, the regulars were territorial, were aggressive, and were angry. Too bad. If this bar dies, we can blame those New Yorkers that are so uptight that wiping their ass is hard. We can blame those New Yorkers that talk large and live small. And we can blame those New Yorkers that are always the ones that ruin the best spots. R.I.P. And thank you douchebags. read more

I came here with a group of people after my husband and his friend had a great time at the place a few weeks ago. Almost everyone at the bar were leaning in over the counter to order their drinks because it was very loud. For reasons we still aren't sure of, one of bartenders became livid at my husband, yelling at him, insulting him, and eventually telling him she would not serve him. We were never really given an explanation. Very odd behavior. We will most likely not come back, especially if that bartender in particular is there. read more

Whenever I bring some one new to Doc's, I let them know exactly what they're in for. This is the best bar in New York City. The jukebox, the pool table, the bartenders, the booths, the window spots, big buck hunter - it may all seem like your standard list of bar features, but what happens when it all comes together here is something special. I let my friends know that they're going to the best bar in New York City, and no one has disagreed with me yet. read more

So the bartender yelled at us on Sunday night and cut us off. Not nice. read more

Sitting at the front table by the big windows with our strong, cheap drinks asking "why does it smell so bad over here?" "Oh, it must be all the mold next to us" says the husband. I'm sure there must have been piss on the floor too, that we couldn't see. Now that is a TRUE dive bar. The bathroom was a little gross, but what do you expect from the place? Get drunk, and you won't notice (or care) Good mix of characters. We came in one early Thursday evening and then again late Friday night and saw the same crusty guy sitting in the exact same spot at the bar. Maybe it was him I was smelling.. read more

Fans of dirty, ridiculous dive bars: engage. You never know what kind of crowd you might run into here, or what kind of adventure it might lead to. Folks are usually friendly (drunk?), and there's a multitude of old school country tunes to put on the jukebox. Also, the pool table is a plus. I did get yelled at by the bartender one time for picking Willie Nelson's cover of "Georgia", saying it was going to "put the bar to sleep", then she skipped my song. So don't bring your friends here if they can't handle a little sass. read more

This place rocked for one reason - All You Can Drink Bud Light on a Tuesday night for $7! Definitely worth it!

Just your typical dive bar. Low-key, nothing pretentious. It was crowded the night I went so as soon as I opened the door I got a whiff of body heat/odor that took me back a bit. Drinks are cheap and people are cool. read more

The bouncer at the door seems to think he works for some high end club, not a dive bar. In any case, the real problem was that they are breaking ADA laws by requiring paperwork for service dogs.... or "licenses" as the bouncer called them. I totally get that people are trying to pass off pets as service dogs and pets are not allowed in the bar. I'm fine with that. However, breaking the law is still not acceptable. read more

The Mecca of dive bars in NYC. Really gives you the small town feel in the big city. Cheap drinks, great country music, pool and you can bring in your own food. Is this a great bar? Psshhh next question read more

Like Janet G., I came back to visit this place to see if it changed much since my college days. Ambiance and all it hasn't changed much. I didn't do the $5 all you can drink special (because i'm not sure if it exists 10 years later), but the 2-for-1 drinks were a pretty good deal. They still blasted Johnny Cash on the jukebox, and most of the folks in there were softball players. Not a bad stop on a bar hop on Avenue A. read more

Since this is going to be one of BTSH's new "go to" bars, I suppose I should chime in on it. So far, I haven't been impressed. I'll give it points for not being "ironic country" as it seems as authentic as you can get for being on Avenue A. But the drinks aren't especially cheap, creepy homeless guys wander in and out, and I'm guessing they've had problems in the past with serving underage folks, as they card damn near everybody. I don't exactly long for the days of Welcome To The Johnsons, but at least there were couches, a decent jukebox and a close proximity to Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop. read more

Boots nailed to the ceiling. That's the first and last thing I saw when I left this divey establishment! There was lively country music blaring in the background which matched the crowd who happily stomped to the beat of the songs. At one point a girl sacheted (sashayed?) around the whole bar because the music moved her to do so. The bartender gave a generous amount of tequila in my tequila sunrise which made it a tad unpalatable, but I appreciated her kind gesture nonetheless! It was a little hard to chat with my friends over the music and the stompage, but overall it was a good place to gather and grab a drink/ play pool/ gab. read more

Standard dive bar filled with college kids. I'd come back if it were convenient, but if not, not so much. read more

What a GREAT Dive bar! Was here last night for our friends birthday. Tons of Country on the Juke Box, and I mean good 70's and 80's country. Love all the boots on the ceiling. Bathrooms are sadly some of the worst and dirtiest in NYC, but when you gotta go you gotta go. Everyone here is totally badass awesome. they have a pool table and a really great selection of alcohol and beer. Come in and Check this dive out! And if Dives are your kind of place, you need to take that stick that is up your......you get my point. read more

Dive is as dive does, and we can file this one under bars I have left my credit card at because I was having too much fun. The morning walk of shame back to the bar notwithstanding, this place sure is unique. It's country themed (with a strong tinge of southern thrown in there). There's a jukebox that plays Johnny Cash, The Charlie Daniels Band, and a ton of post 9/11 patriotic music. To complete the motif, the TV was stuck on the Olympics while I was there. But don't fret, their beer selection is not exclusively domestic. Get a tall boy of Labatt Blue or a Strongbow if that tickles your fancy. But be warned, that there's a sign by the bar that says, "No PBR. Don't ask. We don't care." There's also a pool table, bartenders dancing on the bar, license plates on the wall, and cool bouncers. read more

A dirt cheap 'honky tonk' with cowboy boots on the ceiling and country on the jukebox. Doc Hollidays is a great place to go if you don't want to spend a lot (a 2-for-1 happy hour and $2 Pabst all night), or if you like any place that has a Texas flag hanging in it. This combination draws an interesting mix of biker-types and NYU students looking for a night of playing pool and making beeramids. read more

Doc Holliday's - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is awesome! They have cowboy boots hanging from the ceiling and lots of fun cowboy decorations all over the bar. There's a jukebox in the back with old school country music that allows for a pretty kick-ass mix to be created. We were here on a Saturday afternoon and got to dominate Buckhunter and the jukebox! We also did quite a few shots of The Red Stag Black Cherry Jim Beam, which I recommend. read more

I'd have given this place a 3 or 3.5, but the friendly bartender's extra effort gave it a boost. A friend and I had tried to order the Coney Island pilsners, but something was wrong with the tap pressure. The bartender sent someone downstairs to fix it. Later, we ordered them again, and the same problem, but she was determined to get us those pilsners. She poured out a number of pints until she was able to piece together two decent pints of the elusive brew. Thank you. The legit dive ambiance is neat. Seating is ample. The pool table is inviting (though probably full, like at all bars). I just wish the beers weren't East Village prices too. read more

Snap ya fingers, do ya step you can do it all by yo self Let me see you do it, ayyyy What's happenin', what's up, got Patron in my cup And that my good friends was the gist of my night. Well to be more exact add in a few tallboys with some drunken fools playing pool. It's a dive bar and I suggest diving in head first. All walks of life and reasonable prices gather here. read more

Fun place with a good atmosphere. Country music on the juke box. Pool table in the back and a few TVs. Some fun signs behind the bar, including one that said something along these lines: "Don't ask what the cheapest thing we got is, because right now that would be you" - I can now use that when my friends complain about things being too expensive. Pitcher of Bud Light is maybe $13 read more

First went to Doc Holliday's in 1998, been a while since I've been in NYC so helped to steer a gastrocrawl there for a shot and a beer! Met Miss Lexi the Bar Goddess, and already making plans for the next trip! Watching her work that bar and room is a genuine delight! Our whole crew of service professionals were instantly smitten! Thank you for a great chapter to that night!! read more

gross + gross= awesome! Jess and Maggie are two of the most baddest bartenders in NYC! Seriously. Check em out. read more

I was having trouble remembering when I went here and then it flashed back to me. And really that says it all. Great bar in the East Village, do yourself a favour and check it out. If you go and don't like it then you should maybe never stray from anywhere except your doorman ensconced building, doof doof nightclubs and $25 bottles of beer. Ever. read more

So, this bar is fantastic. But it also really sucks. Two examples. This poor kid decided to stand on his table during a super happy song and time of the night and we watched the bouncer approach him and instead of asking him to get down... he grabbed him by the sweater and ripped him (and his sweater) down and shoved him outside. All of our jaws dropped as yes it was hilarious but really it was incredibly outrageously shitty of a move. Kid was just trying to hang. Then the bartender went legit off at me because my girlfriend asked for my bill which had my name. She honestly went off as if it was some global rule that you can't ask for someone else's check. Bottom line is this place has too many rules. Let people drink and have fun, slow your roll Doc, slow your roll. read more

I'm a little sad that the "all you can drink Bud Light" went up from $5 to $7, but hey, it's still a great deal. I come here for the killer jukebox and stay for the laid back vibe and crazy characters who are crazy in an endearing way, not a creepy way. Fine line. The bouncer discreetly informed me that I had toilet paper stuck to my shoe once so that was kind of a huge plus. Doc's is all about rowdy, dirty fun for me. read more

This place has a great pool table and a steady stream of people to play with via chalk board. The table is out of the way for other patrons, so you don't have to constantly wait to take your shot. Great happy hour. Buy one, get a card and get another whatever you want for free. Classic country on the juke box. read more

Bartender was wasted fighting with patrons left and right between falling over! The 3 stars are for the entertaining show I witnessed. Gotta love NYC dive bars!! read more

This is seriously my favorite bar in Manhattan. The bartenders are hot, friendly and heavyhanded. Sure, it smells a little funny, sure, the bathrooms aren't pristine... IT'S A BAR. Regardless of those points, the juke plays classic country - the kind 90% of americans can sing along to, whether they're country fans or not - the beers are cheap, and did I mention the bartenders are hot? Oh, and they've been known to dance on the bar, or reward customers doing the same. It's been called the "poor man's coyote ugly" and it's well deserved. read more

A country dive bar with a jukebox, cheap drinks, a pool table, bar and some table seating, and random decorations all over. Perfect spot to get lost in the music and throw back one too many cold ones. read more

One of my favorite NY dives! Cheap, good service. Standard bar drinks. They let you play drinking games in here. Met some cool people here too! Great to go to with friends! read more

This place is such a classic anchor of the East Village. The smell is enough to turn away the faint hearted, and the beer is cheap enough to keep those that stay happy. Juke box is awesome if, like me, you love Dolly and Merle. If not, you're screwed. Be sure to start off with some shots straight away, that way, you won't notice all the imperfections (read: dirtiness). http://www.ninthstreetnyc.com read more

This place is pretty damn cool. It is definitely not for everyone, but if you have an open mind, sense of humor, and generally do not get upset by the actions of a few belligerent folk, then this place is definitely for you. I mean the prices are ridiculously cheap, full bar, and it is a great place to hang out in the city. I am always looking for a cool bar to just kick back, have a beer with my coworkers and talk shit. This place definitely supplies all of those things. It is a dive bar, the drinks are cheap, and I can guarantee you will always meet a character. But trust me, you have to check this place out at least once. If you are a cheap or the "j" word, bring 20 bucks and you will be set. Check this place out, I frequent it Tuesday nights. read more

Christina is a great bar tender and an even better person. On a night when a friend needed some help she was more than happy to give us a few drinks and a helping hand. Hard to find people that friendly in New York but she's one of the great ones. Want a cold one... come here. read more

Came here with some friends on a Friday afternoon. Bar was totally empty. Bartender (pictured) came up to us and said "if you're going to hang out here, you need to order drinks." We had been there for 10 minutes and 4 out of 7 of us already had ordered drinks. Pretty rude considering the bar was empty so I wouldn't recommend it. Desperate for tips I guess. Sad. read more

Doc Holliday's - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I am so conflicted about this place. I have been going to Doc's for 20 years and it's always been an East Village staple. It's dirt cheap and the bottled and canned beers are always SO COLD that I wonder what kind of magic ice they have. I much prefer Lucy's when I have a choice, but this is a solid joint. I am really glad this place is still around and hope they can sustain for years to come. I would truly hate to see it replaced by some bullshit bougie bar. Too much of that is happening in our beloved East Village. Here's where my conflict comes in... some of the regulars really bring the place down. I'm not talking about people like me who swing by once in a while. I'm referring to the old men who are ALWAYS there. The serious, hardcore alcoholics who you know are going to die from the disease. They probably show up the minute the bar opens and then just sit there all day drinking. It's so sad to see them but that's not really the problem. You know what is? The fact that they are ASSHOLES. The last time I was there one (who is buddies with the guy who sits at the bar against the wall) just sat there seething and grunting at me as I stood next to him ordering my beers. I actually though he might hit me. Another (short guy, missing some top teeth) came up to me and told me he was in the mafia and hates black people, and mumbled a bunch of other incoherent stuff. He was seriously trying to threaten me. This is unacceptable behavior and should not be tolerated in any situation. These guys need to go! read more

On behalf of Doc Holiday's regular customers I can say the Joanna has always given the best service to those that deserved it, I've been going there regularly since 1999 and she never fails to show us all a bad ass time. Bratty self-entitled millennials that have poor social skills and stare at their phones should remain at one of the gentrified "hipster" bars and far away from the bar we love and the woman we will always adore. Bye Felicia! read more

I love Docs. I've been going there for years. The bartenders make the night. The pool table, the juke box, the 2-4-1 happy hours and the bartenders. Li, Rebecca and Jess are amazing. I only go on nights/days they work. For a good night out, docs should be your first and only stop. Rebecca and Li make Sunday evenings fun again. Jess is awesome with Li for a Friday night combo. If only they could fix the Thursday situation when my weekend begins I would be on cloud nine. I took off one star because my fave bartenders aren't there every night. read more

If you want to go to the mid west for the night I'd recommend Doc's lol Ok vibe and cool staff but to many NYU bros on the weekend...otherwise cool place, altho they could use new big screen TV's as their TV's are too small to watch a game on. I'll be back. read more

Dear Female Bartender working April 6th at 2 am, We get it- you're the bartender that doesn't take any shit from patrons. I love a good dive bar and this is definitely divey and I think we are all familiar with the bartenders that work at places like this- they have free reign to do whatever they want which usually brings out an ugly, and rude side of that bartender. All of which we are all used to but girl... MAKE A DRINK. I sat in the bar and watched this blonde bartender yell at everyone sitting at the bar, rolling her eyes at every single person that ordered a drink which was a very low number due to the fact that you are grab assing with your coworkers your entire shift. I saw this bartender take shot after shot, sing, play with her hair and then have the audacity to be annoyed when someone asked for a drink.... you have not scanned the bar to GIVE anyone a drink in over twenty minutes because you are extremely busy living your best life behind the bar. Yes, maybe this divey crowd is what you want and you don't want a new group of hipsters coming in and ordering elaborate drinks but when you are a bartender that can't be bothered to open a beer- you need a new career path. read more