A quick stop at Downtown Social turned into a lovely afternoon -- and our first time sitting outside this season! Spring has finally arrived in NYC My boyfriend and I grabbed a few beers on a Sunday around 3pm. It wasn't busy at all, so we easily snagged a table outside. Our waitress was super friendly and chatty (wish I had caught her name!) and made the whole visit even more enjoyable. There's something really special about a cold beer, great conversation, and a beautiful spring Sunday afternoon in the city. Big fan of the sister bars in this family -- 3 Sheet Saloon, Jake's Dilemma, Off the Wagon, and The Gin Mill are all fantastic neighborhood spots, whether you're popping in for a quick drink or catching a game with friends. Downtown Social fits right in. read more

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Happy hour deals you truly CANNOT beat in the east village!! Great place to go if you're looking for relaxed, chill vibes if you go in the afternoon before the Gen Z crowds descend! We didn't have the food. And drink service was awesome. read more

Came here for an event, not a private one, just a regular night out, and the place was huge with the main bar totally packed. Thankfully there were quieter corners tucked away if you needed a break from the chaos. The crowd skewed younger, college types out to see and be seen, and the whole space leaned dark with TV screens throwing light straight at your face from every angle. This is not the spot for a quiet, intimate conversation. It's built for loud, drunken chatter with whoever's next to you, and honestly it delivers exactly that experience well. The drink selection was okay, nothing spectacular, and the bartenders were clearly swamped, but they still moved fast and kept the service decent under pressure. Laid-back despite the volume. Know what you're walking into and you'll have a good time. read more

Came here for Lectures on Tap event in their private back room. The bartender was super nice! The drinks were good (I had wine and a G&T). I had nachos to eat and they were your standard pub food. The regular bar area was loud but then they started doing trivia and it quieted down. The private room was nice and blocked out the other bar noise. The crowd here is probably pretty young so not my normal place but not a bad move either if in the neighborhood. read more

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This place isn't good. It isn't bad. It will remind you of your college town bar. They put out beer pong tables some nights. They have djs. they have a run club. They have an electric Instagram. Could possibly be the greatest night of your life, could possibly leave you walking home thinking about the "one who got away." Like I said, youthful energy in here. read more

Downtown Social is my new happy hour go to. The wings were crispy and super flavorful, and the espresso martinis were dangerously good, smooth, frothy, and not too sweet. Also, Jefferson and Courtney behind the bar were awesome. Friendly, fast, and made the whole place feel fun. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This is a great sports bar with lots of TVs and lots of space. The bartenders are quick and the drinks are good.

We randomly stumbled upon this bar on a night out. The music was blasting with a college party vibe from the beer pong tables. We also came on a Red Solo Cup Night, so the frat party vibes were strong. They do have really cheap drink deals, but we didn't really utilize them since it's for well drinks and cheap beer. I can see why it's a popular spot for college student, but a bit too much for me personally even at the affordable price. read more

Really amazing staff who know how to have a good time Great music and Lloyd is the man. I wana kiss him read more

This place definitely gives college party vibes, but the music isn't bad. Depends on your vibe.

Had a great time at downtown social watching football. Unfortunately my team lost. Jefferson is the only entertaner/bartender I have ever met who's that enthusiastic about Jacksonville. Courtney knows how to keep him in check which made for an unforgettable Sunday. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Amazing vibes, great service by Sam the brunette bartender with the beautiful eyebrows: she made me an AWESOME espresso martini, was super attentive and kind, & played the games we asked for on the TV. She's fantastic read more

Huge thank you to the team at Downtown Social! They have an amazing selection of football games on, along with great food and very reasonable prices. The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming. I especially want to shout out Bailey, who went out of her way to help me after I accidentally left a shirt at the restaurant. Her kindness and effort were very much appreciated. Outstanding service all around -- I'll definitely be back! read more

$5 green tea shots late at night very strong and tasty. Bartender was attentive and ready to serve to our hearts content.

I started coming here to watch sports since its super close to my job. The staff, music ,and overall vibe here is AMAZING! Jefferson, Courtney, Nick, and Saul are the BEST! Let's not forget the drink and food specials throughout the week (about to devour some $1 wings!!!). Can't stress enough how the staff here is welcoming and amazing. @Jefferson.....DUUUUVAAALLLL! read more

Great bar with sports. Drinks are good. Sam is great and will be the reason we will come back !

Great place! music is good and Sam is so cool. Will come back again just because of her.

I came here with a couple of friends and we could not believe how dirty this place was. We understood that it was a Friday night and there was college kids all over, however, we didn't feel comfortable with the lack of motivation to clean from the staff. The music was also outrageously loud and it was almost impossible to order a drink. When we finally did order a drink, it tasted horrible. Im all for a college hangout, but at least make the products you serve worth the price we pay. read more

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I have been coming to this place for a long time as well as all the other ones back to the days when Moe's Carribean was the old stumble inn this Monday I was in the area I decided to stop for some food because on the website it said 1/2 price food I went in to meet a group of friends who told me the same thing picked up menu went to the menu that was on every table that stated food was 1/2 off we ate then it was time for the check I noticed it was not what expected he said oh that promotion ended we have a new promotion the. Bartender was very nice he actually made my experience better but here we are I emailed the company on the website instead of writing a review but have yet been acknowledged if you put a menu out and it has wrong prices or wrong deals all it takes is a sharpie a sticker etc and website should be up to date also , no manager on duty to speak to us so just Becareful I won't be going back I'll continue to my other tow places stumble inn ,Jake's or 3 sheets over 20 years visiting these establishments read more

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Went here as a second option with my friends. Came here right when happy hour started on a Friday and can't complain, but the vibe changed. The food was okay bar food, nothing to hype about. Bartenders were great. Then the place started to get crowded and then there was a server going around taking orders, but not to our table. My table ended up going to the bar to order, but that one server that we notice, never came to our table. Of course we felt offended, especially when we were a table of POCs. I hope that was not the case, but we definitely felt outcasted. Will I come here again? Honestly, this is a question up in the air, for me personally. read more

Came here for a private party. We didn't have any food but shut the bar down for open bar and had two summer interns DJ, so can't really judge what the typical food and music is like. But the drinks and space are pretty much exactly what you would expect from a dive bar - extraordinarily sticky floors (I think my shoes are permanently ruined) and mediocre drinks. I did appreciate they had two beer pong tables set up so that was a major plus. read more

"If you're looking for professionalism and courtesy, do yourself a favor and avoid this venue! I recently planned a surprise party here, and it was an absolute disaster. The staff I had to interact with were not only rude, but seemed completely unprofessional and, frankly, unprepared. To make matters worse, the surprise element was ruined before the party even started--there was a sign posted outside the room that gave everything away! I could go on about the poor service (except for the bartender, who was awesome. He is way to good for a place like that) and lack of consideration, but I'll save you the time. Take my advice and find another location for your event. This place is not it!" read more

So much fun! Downtown Social is a blast. Band and DJ play on weekends so best of both worlds. You get showered in giant confetti. Go when Garden State Groove is playing! You won't be disappointed. Oh, and the Beyond Burger with fries were great! read more

I really don't like it here, but my friends do. I came here pre-covid, got one drink and cashed out right away, tipped the bartenders $1 and moved on to the next spot. After I look at my credit card statement, the bartender changed the tip from $1 to $10! My drink wasn't even $10! Finally came back post-covid and they charge a $5 cash cover to get in now, lmao! I paid because again, my friends like this place for some reason. It's just a bunch of NYU kids so if thats your thing, have fun. It's not as packed as it used to be pre-covid either, because who wants to pay cover when next door is free? read more

Great food, great service! Give it a try, you will be glad you did! The Brussel salad is spectacular! Huge portions, great for sharing. read more

The drink deals at this place are ridiculous, I didn't eat the food because why eat when they have skittle bombs! Buckets of domestic $15 on certain day of the week and bucket of imported $20. They have deals all the time. You will get carded at the door and your ID will get scanned. Place is big and has beer pong in the back. Primarily 21-35 year old crowd. read more

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This was a fun bar where drinks weren't too expensive and the vibe was more dancey. Enjoyed the music and it wasn't too crowded.

PROS: This bar has a reputation for being the hot spot for college students on weekend nights. After going there, I completely agree. Their kitchen is open past midnight, full bar, and great music. They even have 2 other bars connected to the main one CONS: The place was very cramped inside hardly any street parking in front of the place. The bathroom was also small and unkept. OVERALL: Definitely a place I would go to check out if you're in the area. It's just not something I would go out of my way for read more

Happy hour but it's not only for one hour. It's for 8 hours on the weekday (1/2 price the whole bar M-F 12-8pm. It's in the family of 3 Sheets, down the hatch. And a few others. There is always a drink special here. Check my tips and pics for more details. A great place to watch sports and get your drink on. Many TVs all around; At the bar, A huge seating area with booths too. The staff is real cool and so down to earth. Easy to talk to and everyone there just wants to have a good time. And not think about Any troubles. Drink and be merry. Dilly dilly!!! They also have good bar food. Simple food that is done right. I usually get the grilled cheese with bacon. And always get their tots. With a side of cheese whiz. Omg this place also has good wings. And onion rings looked great I seen someone eating them and I had to ask what they were bc they didn't look like onion rings. The batter looked so crispy. Yum!!! So good after ur drinking. Check it out. The place also has 2 beer pong tables if ur in the competitive spirit. read more

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This place is always a good time! Standard sports bar- good food, plenty of cheap booze, lots of tables both indoors and outside and spaced out so you never feel uncomfortably close to others and lots of screens to catch a game. I miss the beer pong but all things considered it's still a great place to spend a Sunday with football and beers!! read more

High end bars I get charge an entry fee, walked in and the dude was charging cover fees from everyone! Not sure what gives! Been coming to this bar a few times and never had a problem getting in. Not sure if the bar itself now charges a cover fee to enter the bar originally or the front dude scamming the shit out of people! I'd stick to Chapel Bar! read more

It got happy hour drinks and decent prices! They had beer pong pre-Covid. Wednesday night has $3 loverboy (not sure what that is ) but this is one of the bars I go to with my coworkers after work. It's one of our local hangout where we can destress and have a good time. They have margaritas on tap!~ read more

Great specials Always playing every possible game Enough tvs to induce blindness if all turned bright white. Nice staff that gets you drinks and food quickly Mad respect to this place read more

Plays good music. The drinks are good. Had the Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings. All which were good. A lot of college students so if you are older then this bar may not be for you. read more

Definitely a college bar- 13th step is a place that has enough space for a LARGE group. My classmates and I would often frequent 13th step after a high-stakes exam or to celebrate the end of a tough semester. Their drink specials make it pretty cheap, and they have a pretty large selection of drinks that you can't always find at other bars in New York (to my surprise, they had a rare but personal favorite liquor of mine, Rumplemintz). The only complaint that I have is that for all the space they have, they run out of seating relatively quickly because a lot of their tables are booths that can't be separated if there's a table of two sitting at them. Their food is actually exceptional. I've had a Reuben a few times, but the tater tots are the standout for me. read more

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After a few $20 cocktails in NYC we stumbled across this spot. Here is a large spacious bar with a killer midweek happy hour. Monday thru Friday 11 :30to 8 drinks are half price. A happy hour even Esteban would be pleased with. So my vodka cranberry was just $3.50. Obviously a locals spot as the bartender seemed to know several of the patrons. They serve food, but we didn't try any. This seems to be part of a "chain" of similar bars based on their names- Stumble Inn, Three Sheets and Off the Wagon. read more

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I came on a Friday night after dinner. They ask for proof of vaccination. I had bad associations with the bar from going so much during college, but it was actually a lot of fun this time. They had a great dj that made everyone want to dance. The bean-tini was very good (espresso martini). The curly fries were also really good. Our waitress was nice and attentive. The bathroom was surprisingly clean. A good place for 4-6 people. read more

Been here twice, drink prices are pretty solid and they have decent specials everyday. From 5$ beers to cheap Taco Tuesdays.

Pretty much the same as any of the other "NYC Best Bars". Stumble Inn, Hair of the Dog, Jake's Dilemma, etc, etc...yep..not much difference! I like to day drink at pretty much any of the above mentioned bars. Why? Well, because they have happy hour all day and it's dirt cheap....that's why! Is it fancy? Nope! Is it a college bro hangout? Yep! Am I too old to hang out there? Probably, but who cares! I don't think I'd hang out here at night..it's definitely the biggest frat party in town. During the day you can find a good mix of people of all ages here. I'm one of those people. Laid back vibe with cheap drinks and decent food. Why the hell not! read more

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This place is great! Plenty of tvs for game watching and the food is so good. We got a grilled chicken sandwich, fried pickles, buffalo cauliflower and the oreos. Great prices too, definitely recommend! read more

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