This bar has potential to be a very good bar if you're into country music an a dive bar scene. Had a great time there until the bartender got so drunk an decided serving a packed bar wasn't her job, she was texting or not even behind the bar more than she was behind it. Could of been my favorite bar in the City had that much potential. read more

We popped in last night after reading recommendations here, but were disappointed... The bar lady was extremely rude and totally unhelpful, even insisting that we tip her in advance for both rounds seeing as it was happy hour... Is tipping not discretionary for good service? Besides the awful bar wrench, the place had a nice vibe, but we won't be back... There are plenty other bars in the area that actually welcome foreigners and are super friendly.... read more

One of my fav bars in the East Village. Fun pool table that is generally more fun than competitive.

I'm not sure, but I think the term for this place is "juke joint". Wacky saloon-style dive with a box full of classic country, folk and southern rock. If you still aren't dancing after a few beers then you are a soulless freak and I hate you. :P read more

If you are looking to have a few pints, listen to jukebox music, play a bit of pool and meet some of the locals - this is the place! It's a dive bar with a raunchy atmosphere and a very eclectic, friendly group of patrons. Suggest you pop in and chalk your name on the board. Be sure to read the house rules on the pool table to avoid a lot of drama with Angel, Tony and Dan! read more

great prices, dog friendly, food allowed, pool table with league nights on mondays. home to the best team - "the replacements" :) read more

In regards to prior reviewers who claim that they don't serve real Patron at Doc's, as a consumer of Patron from Doc's for many MANY years, and having had been served imposter Patron before in other establishments, I can most definitely vouch that it is in fact the real deal at Doc's and have witnessed them opening fresh bottles COUNTLESS times. So please, don't let "fake patron" scare you away from a delightful group of regulars, fun environment, and one of the best country [plus so much more] juke's in town! SHOTTSS! read more

This is the best bar in NYC and if you disagree you can kiss my red neck. Show your union card on Blue Collar Monday and get half off an already only 2 dollar PBR. You can bag a deer playing Buck Shot or steal one off the wall as one patron did recently prompting a "reward" poster for his return. Go when Johanna's working and watch her whip the crowd into a frenzy every time, then nestle between a hell's angel and a scantily clad mom with back fat from Long Island and let the good times roll. read more

Boots on the ceiling. Kind of like pants on the ground. Only not at all. Not sure why there are boots on the ceiling. It has something to do with the country theme but basically, Doc's is pretty much a standard EV dive bar, where it's safe to drink out of the glasses but not safe to sit on the toilet seat. It smells kinda funny but they have cheap beer for cheap (because why pay a buck more for beer that actually tastes good when you can have a pint of PBR?) and Buck Hunter. The vibe is chill and dive-ily obvious in its unpretentiously. Fan = me. read more

Doc's was an after-concert stop because I wasn't quite ready to turn in for the night. It's dark, dank and dirty which is a recipe for falling in bar love in my book. I sipped a few Bud Lights here and engaged in scintillating conversation because the music is audible but not annoyingly loud. The people there were well worth the "watching" too. I'll be back. Oh yes. read more

Great dive. The atmosphere is authentic. There are plenty of characters during the day. It's cheap. They have a pool table.

With some of my favorite bartenders in NYC. I've had many a great night at the bar. I think. I've spent thanksgiving, Christmas, an new years here. I spend every birthday here. With huge labatts cans and huge shots of jamo. I still need to make it to one of Rebecca's Harry potter parties but if it wasn't for docs I dont think I would enjoy the city as much as I do. After a hard day, pissed off at the world "I'm going to doc's for some big game hunter". read more

Logically speaking, Doc Holliday's should not exist. It's a redneck bar in the middle of a city with no rednecks (give or take the handful of old, grizzled "regulars" that seem to be a fixture here). And it's not just some gimmicky, ironic hipster thing either. The patrons here are 100 percent serious about their Big Buck Hunter and tall boys of Natty Light. The jukebox is jam-packed with honky-tonk classics, and don't be surprised to see a gaggle of drunk girls with daddy issues tearing it up on the bar. For those looking to leave their jaded New York baggage behind and raise their glasses (or cans) to a sing-a-long of "Friends In Low Places", look no further. read more

This is hands down my favorite spot of the moment. If you like dive bars, then you'll love this place. Why go to Coyote Ugly when you can dance on the bar here? Or funnel a beer out of a skull? It's a fun place, especially on Saturdays. The bartenders are nice, and if you tip them well, then they're REALLY nice, haha. They usually have $1 PBRs on Saturdays, and free shots on your birthday. The jukebox is filled with old country and rock & roll. You can't really take my word on it tho, this is a place you just have to see for yourself :) read more

Doc Holiday's is literally my favorite bar. I'm not ashamed to say it. Since I started coming here in February of 2012, I would say I have patronized this establishment on average twice a week. So at this point I have been there well over 100 times, and I STILL love it. I actually considered proximity to Doc Holiday's as a major factor in my apartment move last month (moving 4 blocks closer). The drinks are cheap, the jukebox has great selection, there's a pool table, Buck Hunter, and you can almost always find a place to sit, even on a weekend, if you just place your cards right. Plus, Vince and Jessie are two of the coolest bouncers in town. I recommend the Tall Boy Labat Blues. Also, Tuesday is all you can drink bud light night with Jessica bartending, and she is amazing. read more

I'm a fan of this place. Pool table, Big Buck Hunter, entertaining crowd. I've seen a woman take her clothes off on the bar, unprompted. Another time a middle aged bartender showed my friend her breast, also unprompted. I'm told yet another time a bartender poured a shot of tequila into a friend's eye, spurring him to throw a bottle at the wall - and he didn't get kicked out. How can you go wrong with this kind of debauchery? Just don't make any big plans for the next morning. read more

A great place to pump money into the jukebox, listen to some country tunes, feel sorry for yourself while getting rat-arsed, and share your misery with friendly (if odd) strangers who you'll never meet again. If they're lucky. read more

Doc Holiday's has succeeded in creating that unpleasantly awkward atmosphere that results when bridge and tunnel frat boys meet entitled wanna be hipsters. Unfortunately the bar's identity crisis goes far beyond just its vibe. From tip to toe the staff were incredibly rude and inconsiderate. Long waits and under poured drinks are par for the course in New York City, and as a NYC resident I can empathize with busy bartenders. However, the glaring music made it almost impossible to talk with friends at this self proclaimed "anti-manhattan" watering hole. A self proclaimed place where locals gather to drink and socialize. I saw no locals and had no interest in socializing, especially with the brutish staff. Four days after my visit I realized that I had left my scarf behind. After calling a few times a female staff member finally picked up. I should've known that she would have trouble hearing me but instead of asking me to speak up or removing herself to a quieter place in the bar, she rudely demanded that I speak louder and louder. This went on until I found myself yelling at the top of my lungs. When she finally "heard" me she responded "Sorry. If you left your credit card here I cant help you we are very busy" and proceeded to hang up on me. Thankfully it was not my credit card but only a scarf I will never get back. read more

good afternoon yelpers....I stopped in doc's on wed. afternoon for a couple of R/rocks and a couple of shots.....sat in the window area and watched the world go by....great dive bar....friendly staff along /w the other customers even though it wasn't crowded....would lijke to try this place on a Friday nite....I'm sure it's hopping.....next time I'm in town....which will b soon...I will stop back for the nite crowd read more

If I could ggive this zero stars I would. The worst experience I have ever had in a New York... I have never had an argument at a bar except this one. The waitress literally looked like she was homeless and lied to us multiple times. Check other yelp reviews - the truth is out there. It was almost absurd. The waitress doesn't know how to make drinks and charges for her uneducated and quite disgusting service. It was almost insane coming into a random bar and being ignored and treated like trash because of a homeless-looking bartender. Def I'm going to tell my 400+ friends to NOT EVER GO HERE. It's scary. Plus their bathrooms are close to being life-threatening with the condition they're in. read more

I have serious dive bar respect, especially in areas where the trendy bars are trying to take over, and beginning to succeed. Plus, this place has character. read more

The beer is cheap and the well drinks are dangerously strong. It is pretty clear they can afford to sell cheap drinks because they saved decoration and cleaning products. Be careful, the combination of cheap PBR an well Tequila is a hangover just waiting to happen. read more

A large plastic cup (think frat party Solo cups) made me feel that my $7 was well spent. The bartender was nice, as were the random patrons at the bar. Fun atmosphere, video games, and decent music (was somewhat theme-y, but not terrible) mean I'll probably return next time I'm looking for a friendly dive bar in the neighborhood. However, the bathroom was gross - someone had thrown up all over it and in addition to having that pukey smell it wasn't quite cleaned up. read more

I really could give Doc Holliday's one star if they weren't going by 'dive bar'. I just didn't enjoy my time there, and actually left within an hour, even though it was someone's going away party. I probably have passed Doc Holliday's quite a few times, and not even looked at this place or I have looked at this place and went, "Fuck no," with the latter being more likely. The outside says DIVE BAR! So if you're not into that kind of stuff, steer clear. I should have. The inside is a mess. It's old. It's grungy. The bartenders are big fat chicks or girls that look like they are trailer trash. Actually both. The night I went, they had $4 Bud Light draft and $3 Labatt Blue 24oz cans. Thats pretty good if you are looking to get wasted, then go somewhere else. However, expect to bring a change of clothes, because they turn the temperature up to 100 degrees in here. I was sweating and the place wasn't THAT crowded, nor was I dancing. It was just insanely hot. Other than that. The people are alright. It seemed like quite a few oldies and normals that come in, especially on a Saturday night around 11:30p.m. I am never going back into Doc Hollidays, and unless you are a female over the age of 40 that has 8 kids and weighs under 100 lbs, then you shouldn't either. read more

Standard EV dive bar with a touch of charm ... good service and beer selection, country theme. Buck Hunter battles always on. If you're here with friends or just need a change of crowd, it's great. SOOOO divey that it's almost too much. But still fun. read more

Awesome dive bar. For anyone who loves country music, friendly bartenders, and a relaxing "come as you are" atmosphere, I highly recommend Doc Holliday's. They have Big Buck Hunter, pool tables, cheap drinks and cowboys boots on the ceiling. Honestly, what more could you ask for? read more

I was excited to try this bar after so many good recommendations from friends. I walked in and the woman bartender was completely rude to me that I walked out shortly after. Highly recommend the bar down the street, which was divey but extremely nice. read more

Has all of the trappings of a dive bar: it's a dump, full of interesting/sleazy characters, devoid of pretense. The only problem is that it's not inexpensive like a dive bar should be. Service is AWFUL. I stood at the bar for well over 5 minutes waiting for the bartender to come over and ask for my order. The place was empty. On top of that, the bartender acted like I was really putting her out by daring to order a beer. I don't know why I even tipped her; she didn't deserve it. Charging big bucks for shitty beer in a dive bar with bad service is inexcusable. Only in New York! I'd never go back. read more

I like this bar. Came here during a bit of a bar hopping adventure. It reminds me of something you see in a Tarantino movie. Cheap beers, interesting characters.... recommended. read more

Decent average dive bar, mostly a college crowd. they have decent priced drinks, a pool table and a good old school selection In the jukebox. Gets over crowded and loud on weekends. read more

Somehow, whenever I'm in the area, I wind up here at the end of the night. Cheap drinks, pool table, laid-back atmosphere, and country on the jukebox makes for a good night. Whether or not you find seating is definitely dependent on the night, but I've been there on Fri/Sat night and found a booth within 15-20 minutes. Great spot to grab a pint (or pitcher) and hang with friends for a few hours (two stepping if you have the space) read more

Serving its purpose as a great dive bar. Cash only, classic. Cheap beer, good country music.

Preface: There are divier bars than this that I've given 4 or 5 stars to, yes. I love a dive bar as much as anyone else. That being said.... This was my second time here. I took 3 of my friends here because I remembered it was close and I had a good time at this bar during my previous visit. I like the decor of this place, very divey. Big Buck Hunter for $2.00 and there is pool, too. There are signs behind the bar on proper bar etiquette for customers, I find them hilarious and true (I work in a bar myself). No problems with any of that. Prices are cheap to average I'd say. We showed up after 8:00 pm, so I didn't expect any happy hour, but there were signs for specials, so I'm sure you can make it cheap if you wanted to. Regarding the signs behind the bar, I get it, I have no problems with them. However, the bartender was not that good. Without looking first, my friend ordered 2 Mermaids and 2 Coors Lights, which they don't carry. Bartender said they don't carry Coors Light and that everything she has is "right here" on the board. Ok, no problem we should have looked first. However, it wasn't that busy. Look, I get it, is it fun to tell people to read the sign when they don't know what they're doing in a bar? Yes, especially when it's busy and you don't have time to repeat all 15 beers you have, but it wasn't that busy and all you have to say is "I just have Bud Light." Anyway, she came back and we added the Buds to the order, but she just rang up my buddy for the 2 Mermaids. So I had to order the 2 Buds separately and pay separately. If you're going to berate someone for not ordering properly, at least don't screw up your side of the order. Anyway, the 2 Mermaids were $7 each and the Bud Lights were $5 a pop. Overall, not too shabby for full price. Yes, people do play country music on the juke. I like country, I'm from Texas, definitely a thumbs up there, but I wouldn't say you have to come here to play country music. I know plenty of other bars where you can play country on the juke without getting weird looks. All in all, a decent place. If I'm in the area, I'll stop in for a few cold ones, but I wouldn't go out of my way. I'm sure if I lived next door or was a regular I'd feel differently, but hey, I'm not and I don't. That's the great thing about NYC, plenty of bars for everyone! read more

Best dive bar in the city! AYCD on Tuesday nights for $7 8p-11p. Can't beat it!

"I'm your Huckleberry." Really, how can one begin a review of this bar without that quote? Doc's is a great dive - unpretentious and unassuming, yet regularly full and energetic. Reasonably priced drinks for an EV dive, and usually a good crowd wanting to get their drink on. I'm here 3 or 4 times a month and have never had a bad time. read more

This is one of the places I like to go at the beginning of a night out. The drinks are cheap for the city which is nice. I was here for the blizzard and it was pretty empty when i arrived at 930. By 11 it was getting packed and as usual its usually a pretty mixed crowd. remember its a dive bar but the bartenders and door guy are always cool. Will stop by again read more

Yes sir a dive bar. When i first walked in I noticed the table on the left with a lot of empty PBR cans and good group of people sitting around playing a drinking game. The music was a perfect blend of Willie, Waylon, Cash, and numerous other southern greats. They have a pool table and hot friendly bartenders. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Easily one of the best bars in NYC. The crowd is fun and the drinks are strong (not to mention pretty cheap)...plus if you get up and dance on the bar they give you a shot of whiskey. What more could you want? read more

This place is great! Lots of fun with great music. I'd love to hear more music like the Famous Motel Cowboys! Try it out! :)

Didn't stay long enough to give a qualified opinion, but sat at the bar, got a beer and a free beer, the juke-box was great. I like dive-bars (they're becoming harder to find) and love country music...am sure I will be back for longer and when I do I imagine I'll be upgrading. read more