Jimmy was a professional boxer and then trainer who decided to hang 'em up himself after fighting Floyd Patterson (I believe twice), former heavyweight champion. No shame there. Popping in here at 3 am after other bars have closed is always a solid choice when you are with your buddies and not trying to impress anybody. The memorabilia is cool and the stories legendary, but seriously do not talk smack. The staff here does not like douchebag tourists or douchebag locals for that matter. Get a beer sit down and relax, or leave. Also, there is not much room between the barstools and the wall, so if you are going to be annoyed by someone accidentally bumping you, please do not come here. Another reason not to bring the ladies to this establishment is that the bathroom is pretty nasty, so if you need to drop a deuce or have a pregnant wife, girlfriend, friend, or someone with you who acts pregnant, do not bring he or she to this place. And lastly but perhaps most important, the sign on the wall says "no politics" and trust me, I made that mistake once. Never again ... read more

Jimmy's Corner - Walking toward times square. - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We stumbled into Jimmy's back in 2003 for an unknown reason. We must have just been looking for a place to get a drink. What luck! Jimmy's is my second favorite NYC bar, next to only the legendary Rudy's. It' a narrow bar with wonderful pictures of everything to do with boxing lining the walls. Like Rudy's, Jimmy's is a dive bar and revels in that fact. The mixed drinks are stiff and cheap and the staff has always been nice. There are plenty of flat panel TVs to catch the game and also plenty of beers on tap. On our most recent August 2017 vacation to NYC, we dropped in on Jimmy's and it was pretty busy. The bartender was also taking orders from the tables in the back of the bar, but he was very friendly and fast. At one point I went up to the bar to order and he said he would bring our drinks to our table. How nice! That's one example of why I absolutely love this bar. We hope to visit Jimmy's Corner the moment we make it back to NYC. *Tip 1* Skip the corporate owned bars in Times Square and hit up Jimmy's Corner. They have TVs showing the games, so you have no excuses. **Tip 2** If the bar is less busy, take some time to look at the pictures-some wonderful history lines the walls. read more

Straight up bar. No frills, just good old drinks, old pictures, a juke box and bartenders. Martini, $8. Where else can you find that in Manhattan? read more

One of the few Manhattan Dive Bars I love and have loved that is still around. A shrine to the pugilists art owned by Jimmy Glenn a former big time boxing trainer. Avoid the tourists in the Times Square and enjoy the cold $3 drafts and beautiful scarlet haired bartender with the perfect friendly and pointed attitude to compliment the place. Alway a lively and colorful spot with people to match! read more

Very divey, but simple bar. It wad packed on Friday at 10:30 pm. The bartender helped us get shots for the road as we were bar hopping. Not a lot of space but it's NYC so it was as expected. Drinks were cold and shots were cheap!! read more

Jimmy's Corner is a time warp trip back to New York of the 70's in all the good ways. Cheap, but good, drinks is just the beginning. The ambiance, memorabilia, and staff all make for an experience that contrasts nicely with the craziness of the Times Square experience just a few blocks away. read more

Cheap drinks in the heart of NY. They come to your table often but it's really dusty lol aside from that definitely a go to spot if you want to lay less and still be in times square read more

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Sucks that this local dive bar engages in shady practices. I was charged one price one night I went and another price the other night I went. I asked the bartender how much a house drink would cost and she said "everything is cheap." I'm like but how much exactly, as I'm paying cash. She told me and went away shaking her head. I told her that was funny as I was charged another price by someone else. She called me a liar. Hah...ok. Later she told her fellow bartender that she had a feeling about me and "that one slipped through the cracks." WTF is that supposed to mean?? So much for this legendary black owned establishment. Whatever. There are much better bars to go to. Times Square strikes out again. read more

Was searching for a great dive bar in the heart of Times Square, and this one did NOT disappoint! This little hole-in-the-wall was just what the doctor ordered...serving great drinks at a very reasonable price. Great spot to have a 'shot' and watch a ballgame. read more

Don't expect much from this place except good drinks at a reasonable price. If you don't feel like cutting an arm and a leg off for booze this is your spot. It's old tight and warm. This isn't your upscale neighborhood bar. This is a place where the local work staff go to get a drink and it seems as if there are a lot of regulars here which I'm cool with. It seems that the staple of Jimmys Corner is Jimmy himself. Jimmy from all appearances is or was a boxer at some point in his life. They walls are decorated with boxing paraphernalia and old photos of Jimmy and some legendary boxers. I had a couple beers and my wife had a couple vodka tonics. We had a rolling tab and at the end we were very pleased with our final bill. Had we gone to some other place we would have paid double or triple for what we ordered. The bar maid was great. Attentive and helpful. Didn't venture into the restroom. It's a quick walk from Times Square and Fifth Avenue. I recommend you stop in. read more

IDK I have to give this place 5 stars just cause of the drink prices. Was about to catch a Broadway show across the street at the Hudson but got there real early. The usher outside recommended Jimmy's for $3 beer and $5 shots...Sold! Great place to kill time if it's your scene and you like cheap drinks. Classic old school juke box full of jazz and soul singers. Few places like this in Manhattan any more. read more

Nice, quiet and cozy place if you want to take a break from the chaos at times square. They have beers at very reasonable price. I've been there twice already and would love to stop by again. read more

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We visited this bar today near Times Square. The bartender (who was very nice) made a comment that he went to the University of Washington, because he saw our Seahawks shirts. I told him he must have had a good GPA to get in there. Our oldest daughter had a 4.0 gpa and graduated from UW. Our younger daughter could not get accepted there because her GPA was only 3.85. But I mentioned that my daughters good friend was able to get into UW because she was from Thailand (a minority in Seattle), and she was able to get in with a 2.5 GPA. I said nothing about wether I agreed with that policy or not. Simply stated a 100% fact. The reason I brought it up was that I thought maybe there was a similar policy for those out of state students as there is for minorities. The younger guy behind the bar was helping stock. He turned and loudly started yelling rudely at my wife and I. He yelled "NO POLITICS IN THE BAR"... I never said a thing about politics or if I agreed with the policy or not. He just got a thrill out of humiliating us I guess. Definitely won't be back to this bar, and it put a huge damper on our New York experience. Unbelievable! Again though, the bartender was at least nice! The rude guy stocking was the manager I believe. read more

This place is the best dive bar in Mid-town hands down. If you're getting ready to go to a game and are about to hit the train or take a walk to MSG, this is THE spot. You won't be disappointed. read more

Highly disappointed with this place. Walked into this bar thinking it was going to be good because of the reviews however it was not. We walked in and the first bar tender suggested we moved toward the end of the bar. Myself and my group did as she said. As we were deciding to order I asked for a specific drink and they said they do no make any of those drinks. Which was fine so I ordered something else. As my party started to order, someone in our party wanted to wait to get a drink. At that given moment the bartender said she will not serve us until he orders. She basically made him ordered a drink. The drinks were very small but they were cheap. Didn't taste very good and the liquor was cheap. After we were served they never came up to us again to offer another drink and we were sitting at the bar. I will never come back here. read more

Jimmy's Corner - The drinks were tiny and not worth it. - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after a show. The place is long and skinny. It's a boxer bar with a ton of boxing pictures on the walls. As most of dive bars, this one looked and felt a bit dirty and sad. The bartender ladies looked tired and unhappy. We had a few drinks and left. It could be better if you manage to grab a seat at the bar. read more

Jimmy's Corner - Long and skinny, lots of boxing pictures - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

if you work in times square and want to go to an actual bar and get drinks during lunch on the cheap, this is the spot. it's cheap, and they accept card with a $10 minimum. sure, it's a bit old but it does have character. read more

f you want to have drinks while in Time Square but do not want to over pay for them then you definitely want to go to Jimmy's corner. The place is literally a corner, more like a hallway actually, however, the staff is cool and pretty laid back. Did I mention that they do not overcharge for drinks and they are located in Times Square? lol The place is old and the bathroom isn't very cleaned but you are going there to drink and not to eat or sleep so get over it! The bartender told the most expensive drink they have cost $7, you can't beat that! If you want to read more about my stay in New York, you can visit my website www.jujugurgel.com read more

Stop in and say hello, fabulous servers and atmosphere..don't walk past and miss the fun

If you're from out of town I'm going to do you a favor. If you're local you should know a few things about this place. This is the ultimate dive bar and it's a hidden jem in Times Square. You would never be able to tell but the blue entrance hides a bar that's been around for decades. Themed in boxing photos and memorabilia of the past. First thing you'll notice is the bar and how small the entrance is. If you can sit the bar or side front great. If not make your way straight to the back and try and get a table. The bartender hits the tables in the back pretty regularly. Another thing you may notice is Jimmy. The owner enjoys his and being around it. He may even help you get settled at a table. The most surprising thing you may notice are the prices. Draft beer and full liquor. Was just there with some coworkers. 2 drafts and a Whiskey/coke, $12.50!!!! Where else can you get that in New York City let alone Time Square!!! Now this isn't the Ritz. It may seem a little dab but what dive bar isn't. This is the ultimate dive bar. Cheap drinks, tight quarters, and hidden in plain site with and owner that doesn't might hanging out. Save your wallet. Take an Uber. Drink here! read more

They say New York never fails to impress you and just when you begin to wonder you seen it all BAAM you hit with another, this time with Jimmy's Corner smack dab in the middle of where the action is, so to say. Just half a block from the ever famed Times Sq this hole in the wall is packed with boxing memorabilia and signed dollar bills. But thats not what you are here for, its them cheap drink you after. Beers @ $3-$4-$4.5 Poured Drinks/Shots @ $4.5-$5 All day long. ALL DAY LONG read more

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One of those increasingly rare time machines in New York, Jimmy's Corner takes you back to the Times Square you can only see now on HBO prestige programming. Cheap beers, of course, the Knicks game on, of course: this is a classic NYC dive bar. But there's thought to the theme - Jimmy, an old boxing trainer outfitted the place with pictures of Ali, Raging Bull Deniro, and lesser-knowns almost lost to history. And nestled in prime Times Square real estate, Jimmy's is an oasis punching above its weight. read more

After receiving multiple recommendations to come to this place for its celeb sightings, sports bar mecca, and the fact that the infamous Jimmy Glenn from the boxing world opened this place. Aside from the cheap drinks, the place was hardly the ambiance of a good sports bar. Sure it had memorabilia of boxing legends galore all over the walls, but the place was practically dead during NCAA March Madness Finals. It was a sad sight to witness the crowded bar but the empty tables all around. It could've been the fact that it was raining, but I soon realized that the small tube tvs dangling from the ceiling were muted anyways. The bar had no more than 5-6 TVs cramped in a tiny, yet narrow spot. Our waitress forced our group to sit down and order a drink since there was a "$10" minimum per person. The out of towners I brought here were turned off almost instantaneously and it was hard to blame them. Her shotty service was on a night where there was practically no one else there yet she took her sweet time in delivering the drinks. Much to say she was very rude when she refused to come to our table to collect the check. I couldn't help but wonder what Jimmy was thinking at the time. I'm sure this place is very different on some nights, or it wouldn't garner such a huge following. Perhaps its just my bad luck in that case and I got TKO'd in my first match here. This place, which is sure to attract some tourists due to its Times Square location, won't attracting me anytime soon. read more

A coworker and I stopped in here, randomly, after dinner and couldn't believe our luck with such a great find! Decor: There isn't much to look at... well, actually there is! There is tons of boxing stuff hung on the walls and lots of pictures to look at while you have a drink. There are also lots of dollar bills on display behind the bar (not yet sure why...). It's a dive bar, in every sense of the words, but it's awesome. I will say that it is SMALL, well... cozy, and if you are not lucky enough to grab a seat then standing could present an issue. Almost forgot to mention the juke box - great music selection, something for everybody. Bathroom: I didn't use it, but my coworker siad it is pretty dank and grim, and VERY cozy... Staff: Our waitress is super friendly and fast with our drinks. Food/Drinks: We just had beers (not sure of their full selection but they have some key ones on tap) but they are a full service bar and, I'm sure, could make you anything you'd prefer. Our beers were cold, what more could you want? Value: This place gives you one hell of a bang for your buck! Beers are $3-4! Enough said. I agree with Lauren L's review in saying "I think that maybe I should give Jimmy's a one star review just so that people don't find out about it and ruin it." Couldn't agree more, this is my new favorite spot. read more

Jimmy's is not on a corner. Did you walk too far and end up in Hell's Kitchen? Nope. Still in the Times Square area. A nice contrast. Cheap booze, divey atmosphere, friendly bartender, no tourists. Solid place if you are pre-gaming. Came here before a show at BB King's and saved a whole bunch of money. read more

I'm loving Jimmy's Corner! A true neighborhood dive bar located adjacent to the over the top and over priced Times Square district. This joint is in complete contrast to the touristy options that abound in the area. A small store front presence from the street makes this spot a little difficult to find. What awaits inside is a long cavernous bar with back room tables that can best be described as an "americana" themed boxing shrine. Autographed photos and memorabilia dating back to the 50's adorn every square inch of wall space. And then there is Jimmy himself, a former trainer of professional fighters. This man has incredible stories to share about the sport and that alone is worth a visit. Add to this the unheard of price of $3 draft beers and $5 cocktails in NYC makes this bar a must visit for any fan of boxing. Get TKOed here! read more

Jimmy's Corner - The $5 martini! - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Just steps away from the neon Disney hell that is Times Square is this little hole in the wall bar that didn't get the memo from Rudy that they cauterized Times Squares of all its grime and originality. To this day you will still see Jimmy overseeing the daily ops of his namesake bar. Its not particularly clean, not particularly classy, and definitely awesome in every way. A throwback jukebox blares music that would give Quentin Tarantino a hardon, and the framed art that adorns every square inch of free wall space chronicles the history of boxing and boxing celebrities mugging at the camera with Jimmy. I would spend way too much time here if it were closer to me, so my liver is thankful for the binds of geography. Especially when a round of drafts for three is $11...yes....thats $11, in Manhattan... read more

Jimmy's Corner - Boxing decor - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

When you get a letter from Mayor Bloomberg saying you and your restaurant are a NY institution, you know you've arrived. It is fun to see owner Jimmy still at it post boxing career and after being open all these years. Still the best place in the city for a beer under five bucks. And love the cool R and B soundtrack that hasn't changed in years but still feels fresh! read more

Dive in bar that I found through Yelp as a place that offers happy hour. Upon arriving to the murky environment, we were notified that we need to take our bags down (which I get due to the picture). The server asked us for orders, I asked him about the happy hour and him and some "regular" what seemed like, laughed at me and told me theyre always happy and that they don't offer any happy hour drinks. Ok, I am straight forward and get it. Asked for a menu to pick a beer or what I wanted to drink (it was me, my mom, and my brother). Server told us they dont have a menu (hint hint, it's 2018), and that he can tell us what they have, upon which she started reciting the list of beers in bottles and on tap. I just asked for IPA, by brother did the same and when we told him our mom didn't want anything to drink, their "one drink minimum" rule was brought to our attention and we had to order he a juice. Besides the fact that the way the bar tender spoke to new customers was nothing short of disrespectful, I would not recommend a business where you're made fun of, makes you buy drinks, and doesn't even have a menu. It could be as simple as printing out a page of paper or writing something up on a blackboard. A little addition - I never judged the restaurants based on their bathrooms but this places restroom was disgusting. I am no "touchy feely", but come on, dirty, bathroom doesn close, etc. Unless you want to go to a 1920's bar in 2018 and get treated without respect and with confusion - go ahead, give Jimmys corner a try. Next time I am going somewhere where the owners value customers cash for their products. Not recommended. read more

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The moment you walk in, you are immersed in a sea of memorabilia from the past in the form of pictures and wall hangings all over the pub. There is so much history associated with this place and the owner is a very impressive man. In spite of being in his late sixties or something, he is still hanging around his establishment (I guess pretty much every night). The place feels crowded on a weekend night, has a long bar area and a few tables at the back of the pub. The drinks are pretty reasonably priced when compared with the rest of the bars in the area. The waitress are friendly and attentive. read more

I had no idea that cheap drinks could be had anywhere near Times Square. I came here with a co-worker for Happy Hour on a Thursday, and our two rounds (4 beers) came to a total of $14. I've been to places where one beer is almost that much. Jimmy's Corner is a TINY place hidden just off Times Square. A dark corridor, cheap drinks, dollar bills and pictures lining the walls and the bar top. Don't come here expecting anything fancy. I Imagine that Jimmy's Corner gets CRAZY on fight nights. There isn't too much to say about Jimmy's Corner. Come for the cheap drinks, I'll say a third time. read more

Jimmy's Corner is a small bar just a stone throw from Times Square. Just the perfect place for a shot and a beer after walking round the shopping district in TSQ area. $7 for a beer and a shot of whiskey. That's a good price, especially for this neighborhood. The walls in the bar are covered with photos from the past. Mostly boxing photos and posters. Cassius Clay/Muhammed Ali, Foreman etc. The bar is a perfect pit stop before entering the subway. Staff is, like most people in NYC nice and friendly. read more

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I found this place when I was looking for places to go for St. Patrick's Day. I read in the reviews about this dive bar in Times Square with $4 beers. Normally, I avoid Times Square due to the crowds, but I checked out this place for St. Patty's Day and I had fun! It's a tiny and narrow bar and my Magner's was $4.50, which is super cheap for the Theatre District. It would be a great place to go before or after a Broadway show. When I went, it was pretty packed and it took us a while to find a table for the four of us. But eventually we did find one and we spent an hour there relaxing and had a great time. The decoration is old school and is plastered all over the walls. Plus there's a real juke box here! This is a great/cheap find in the middle of the biggest tourist attraction in the world. read more

Jimmy's Corner - Magner $4.50 - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place, it's a first class dive with very cheap drinks for New York... I even had a chance to meet Jimmy himself... read more

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After greasing down on Mexican at Los Tacos No. 1, I needed to wash it all down with some beer. Once again, daughter's boyfriend has found us another great inexpensive place to drink...Jimmy's Corner. On a early Thursday evening, we had to practically shoehorn ourselves in the door. Even though the place was packed like a sardine can, we were quickly served by perhaps the most-cool-under-pressure bartender I've ever seen. She was getting slammed with orders, but was still managing a smile. My 5 star rating is given because of the fact that 3 craft IPA's and a Patron on the rocks was only $19!! In the Theater District. Wuuuut?? I was so happy! Additionally, I liked the place because you couldn't help but be nice and co-mingle with the crowd. I don't even recall there being a TV or music....just convos. I also liked several signs posted "please don't talk politics "...sage advice in a crowded bar on the eve of November elections! I would definitely visit Jimmy's on future visits to Midtown Manhattan. read more

Jimmy's Corner - Crowded dive....with GREAT prices!! - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place was pretty good, I didn't experience any of the negatives I saw in other reviews Staff was nice enough and drink prices where good. I also got some food, it was meh but not terrible. It's defiantly worth checking out. read more

My lady and I popped in after dinner and shopping. I had been here before after watching Expendables III and needed a locale worthy of celebrating such a cinematic masterpiece. Anyway, we walk in, nice young gentleman with dreads, tall, greets us. I have a Bud Light draft (needed to hydrate). Lady just had club soda. I have another frosty and a rail whiskey neat. Rail whiskey was unrecognizable and tasted like pure corn diesel. My tab was $12.50. I noticed a juke in the back and some random tables in the back that look like they could lead to some spontaneous sessions. I'm giving this dive-gem 4.5 until I return with friends a couple times and solidify its 5-star dive status. read more

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This place is a honey hole I can't wait to go back here next time I'm in New York. The drinks are priced to please your wallet, the bartenders are super friendly. Definitely gonna be my go to when I'm in New York. Thanks for having the Westcoast legend in your east coast establishment it was a great time. Ps -Dani Daniels was in there when I visited so that was the cherry on top! See you soon Jimmy read more

What an amazing little bar. The patina of old boxing pictures is a starch contrast to the flashing lights of Time Square and the theater district. The biggest blast from the past in this places it the prices! I ordered a pint of Stella and a Sam Adams, and it was only $8 for both if them! That's crazy cheap! This is a great place to duck in for a break of the glitz of the area. It's definitely closer to a dive bar in the bar continuum in cause you are sensitive to that. Very cool place. read more

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A little dive bar gem just a block away from time square. I think this was one of our favorite spots we tumbled upon. We were walking for hours in the heat and we weren't ready to go back to our hotel but we needed to grab a nice chilled drink and relax. The best part was the drinks were no more than $4 and the retro juke box was perfect. The juke box has some of the most popular oldies. We came here with the intent to stay for 1hr but we ended up staying for 2.5 hrs. read more

Jimmy's Corner - Right off Broadway! Perfect place to get out of the heat and rest your feet while sipping a drink - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York