I have come to this place a few times so far, and had a good time! The bartenders are friendly and attentive. It is a small little dive but it is a good place to come with some friends. I went on a Friday when they had a live band, and I seen they have different events here as well. They had a lot of people of all ages here. They have a bunch of tvs to watch some sports games on, they do have a dart board as well. read more

Place sucks. Told me it was too busy to make a drink. If I'm paying for it you better make it. I don't understand. They need to train their bartenders!! Dude in the backwards hat with long hair was the one who told me that info. Fix it! read more

Nag's Head Ale House - Bad bartender - Sports Bars Near Me - Huntington, New York

One of the bouncers is a total asshole who a) can't seem read and b) doesn't understand that some people have IDs from different states. It's happened to me and others on multiple occasions and seriously brings down the whole vibe of the bar. read more

Bouncer was aggressive and threw a drink on my shoes. Will not be returning. Complete waste of a bar.

I would love to leave a big fat 0. I hate to say it but this establishment is racist. The door men (3) demanded 2 forms of ID from our group (a CC was mentioned to match id), but then let others walk in showing nothing, barley glancing at their ids (we were all over 30) We watched for a while to make sure. We had no problem walking away because why would we waste out money there. Extremely disappointing and disgusting behavior read more

Went for Sunday night 90s band. Had a blast with my fellow, "bad moms." Bartenders were quick, bouncers were professional and friendly. I like the back area to smoke. Casual vibe. Do it and bring friends :) read more

Feeling like nagging someone? Then go to Nags Head Ale House! Wait, no. Wrong definition. I think we're talking about horses actually. One thing I know for sure is you'll have a night of enjoyment at this horsey Huntington spot. I don't get up to this town enough, but be it for dinner, a show, or maybe I'm fighting crime (Batman side job?), I always end up at NHAH by the end of the evening. That was the case a few weeks ago following a show at The Paramount. A short walk from the venue and there you are. You've arrived at Nag's Head. *Cue the horse sounds* Now be ready upon entry because this place gets crowded early and only grows from there. Snagging a table can be tough, but if you get one, be like Jack in Titanic and never let go (even if he did). Decibel volume might get louder than anything you just jammed to down the street. Spatially you also might struggle in not "making new friends" due to close quarters. Despite this, there's enough to enjoy. For one, the beer. Oh the beer. I chalk up Nag's as one of the first bars that started me down the path of craft beer drinking. Plenty of rotating local choices and several unique ones mixed in there (Kuka banana nut!). The bartenders do a bang up job in taking orders despite barely being able to hear you. Trained in lip reading perhaps?There's also some foosball and darts for your bar game pleasure, that is if you can snag a game amidst the hoards. Overall, Nag's Head Ale House isn't meant for a quiet night of wine drinking with grandma. It's a little rowdy, and the word sardine might pop into your head, but beyond that, you'll get some great brews and a fun night with friends. Bonus, a dictionary lesson about the meaning of the word nag. read more

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I love everything about this bar. From the ambiance, bartenders, drinks, music, everything is right. Beer selection is awesome and they constantly change up their taps and bottles. Place is always busy yet I find that I am never waiting to grab a drink. The bartenders are fast, attentive and really informative about the beers here. I've come here dressed up in heels looking fancy, I've come straight from work, and I've come in sweatpants and sneakers. Though the inside of this place is great, my favorite part might have to be the stuff they write on their blackboard outside.... read more

Nag's Head Ale House - a sign for soup of the day - Sports Bars Near Me - Huntington, New York

Come in on a Friday before the crowd comes in! There's good music, good service too. Sean behind the bar is the best, 10/10!

This is a mediocre bar. Just a stop in the night; nothing crazy to tell about it either way. But oh my goodness. This gets 1 star because the bouncer (I'm not sure how many there are) but the one there last night is TERRIBLE. What an absolute ass hat. The way he treats people, and in particular WOMEN, wow. Not worth spending a dime here with people like that. Some things he said to us: "Can you just shut the fxxk up and show me your ID." And when I questioned him on why he's so damn rude he said "Get the fxxk out of my face already." Disgusting behavior from a grown man. read more

Me and my friends used to frequent this bar often, but the staff is incapable of noticing the difference between a real ID and a fake ID. My 23 year old friend who was sober and our designated driver was kicked out because a poorly trained bartender did not believe he was of age even after being shown a valid drivers license while he was standing with me at the bar. It's unfortunate because the beer selection and outside area in the back are actually good, but the staff needs more training as this seems to be a frequent issue based on the other reviews. read more

Like a lot of reviews have mentioned, the bouncer and bartending staff seem to all share a single collective brain cell. I have never had a problem with my ID anywhere other than this establishment, but time and time again they give me grief for it. It's a shame because the bar is actually quite good, but the staff is absolutely horrible. Me and my friends have been regulars here for a few months now, coming in both when it's busy and less crowded, but we will no longer be supporting this business. If the managers wanted to improve the bar, I would totally overhaul the staff. Also someone tried to sell me drugs there last night, which made me extremely uncomfortable. They should be looking out for those types rather than people who are just trying to have a good time and be DD. read more

I came here for my friends birthday after dinner at Besito. This place was very inviting and was the most interesting looking place on this street. The staff was nice and it was a Wednesday we went. Therefore, it was big ass game night which was so fun. They have big jenga, trouble, connect four, never would I ever, and darts. The African American bartender with the light eyes was nice and attractive. They had an outdoor area as well and the bathrooms were clean which was nice. I highly recommend for a chill nice with friends. read more

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Considering this bar lets in 14 year olds, I find it ridiculous that the bouncer looked at my real id as a 22 year old and goes nah not tonight then asked me for a second form which luckily I brought my credit card cause I usually just carry cash, train your workers better or consider hiring polite people read more

Door man was extremely rude tonight... we walked from far in the down pouring rain- to be told immediately upon arriving ( not even a hello ) that they reached capacity and no one is allowed in- this is something I appreciate since I am still following mask wearing however we then proceeded to ask if we can wait till anyone left.. bouncer then said yea if you want to wait in the rain?" Beyond rude- how are you not aware of the awning right outside the hotel room ..) we winded getting in 2 min later. Bouncer is ALWAYS seems so grumpy Terrible customer service read more

10/10 service and atmosphere. They treated us so well. The bartender Manny was the best!! Will definitely come back.

Local watering hole. My and my bud needed to get out and have a few cocktails and some attitude adjustment - so we ventured over to Huntington Village and strolled around. We wound up in Nags Head - which I hadn't been to in years and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was still a decent place. The crowd was definitely on the young side but not the usual frat boy rabble. Bartenders were very good- and prices were surprisingly sane. The place is spacious enough that it is comfortable and there are some couches located in the rear. Bathrooms were decent. Parking all over the village. read more

This was disgusting it was my 22nd birthday I went their with a group of my friends who all work in the industry he asked for proof of ID all my friends with me had proper New York ID he yells in my face like if you don't get out I will get you with a bat ...... so I said I'm a young woman you can't speak to me like that he proceeds to say I can do whatever the fuck I want ... mind you their is 8 people in the bar I'm a bartender event planner etc.... kicked us out yelled in my face & had horrible attitude for no reason DO NOT GO HERE FOR ANY REASON DOOOOOOO NOT PS: HIS NAME WAS GEORGE WOULDNT GIVE ME HIS LAST NAME WONDER WHY read more

It's ok, not great. I think this place gets bloated reviews because this is a better bar for the area. I was disappointed. The beer selection was decent, but I don't understand why they would even have beers like Corona available if they are supposed to care about the quality of their beer. A review mentioned a hipster crowd- maybe I'm not familiar with hipster in that part of town but the vibe was much more of the fraternity, jock, cheerleader that seems to be perpetually in high school crowd. I do see how that crowd would like this bar - the kind of bar a college person that doesn't have great taste yet or know what a good bar actually is would love it. There was a band there, the band was ok but don't take a date there as you can't hear each other talking- unless of course you are more interested in getting them drunk on cheap beer and not in having a conversation. Bad date place. If someone took me here on a date, I would assume they are dull and likely not go out with them again. The bar/restaurant you pick to take a date says a lot about you and this says you are boring. The management was rather rude. How to make Nag's Head better - improve the atmosphere, it's very standard with no character to stand out. It's like any other Long Island or Midwest bar. -Get rid of the bad beer and get together with local brewers for limited release barrels -Have some unique drink selections that would make people want to seek out this place -Get a great food menu. Gastropubs are only as good as their food and beer. -If your patrons have criticisms, don't just get angry at them but listen to them. You need changes to improve. read more

If you are looking for a place to get a spot at the bar or a seat at a table with your friends Nag's Head will deliver. While still sort of dive-y it is a step up from some of the other local watering holes. One of the few places in Hton you can go to with 10 friends and fit comfortably. They have a small area outside that is fun in the summer. It's usually free to get in here unless there is a band playing and then it's usually $5. The bands aren't great but it's still fun to see a live show. The bartenders are friendly and good with some buybacks. Def go to watch a local sports game and not be bothered by annoying servers or other patrons. To compare it to the bars around it it's a step up from Huntington Village tavern and a step down from Riley's. read more

The bartenders couldn't be friendlier. Great music and welcoming vibes. However, if you're at all concerned about contracting COVID-19, don't go there! Neither of the two bartenders wore masks. When I asked about it, I was told 'everyone knows each other in this town'. None of the patrons had masks on either! Because of how careless this behavior is, I'm giving this place 1 star! It would be 5 stars if it weren't for the complete absence of consideration around Covid! read more

Great beer selection. Many a Huntington bar crawl ends in a visit to Nags head. I think the smoking area out back is a cool hang out spot, even if you don't smoke. read more

Poor service. Shitty drinks. No food served at all. Bartenders and bouncer have attitudes.

Came here with my friends for a 22nd birthday. We walked in and the bartender said "if you have fakes, prepare to get them taken" then proceeded to ask us if we were "looking for the exit". He took my friend's ID to scan and was about to snap her real New York ID in half. She had to ask him to stop. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone as the customer service is unreasonably rude. We walked out because we did not feel welcome. read more

Came in for some drinks with friends after having dinner. Ordered a. Vodka cranberry. It was gross. Super strong. But tasted like cheap vodka! Couldnt even drink it. Instead i opted for a summer shandy. Which is what they had on tap. When the bar back was coming around we told him it was gross. Barback Guy said we would have to let bartenders know he cant do anything about it. My boyfriend thought to hassel a $6 mixed drink not worth it The bar overall was popping I liked that they had an electronic menu on one of their monitors. They did have some bouncers at the door checking IDs read more

Nothing too special about this place. Came here for some cheap drinks in Huntington after discovering that the Ps and Qs had burned down (we thought it was just a really convincing speakeasy!) The drinks were fair priced. They had Six Point on tap which is always good. There's a dart board and a foosball table, always nice. We would have gone to the outdoor section since it was a nice night, but we could smell the smoke before we even got out there. Plenty of room for 9-10:30 on a Saturday night, and we got a table quickly. read more

Been coming here for years - Great spot. Solid beer selection, rockstar staff, and sick location right in the heart of Huntington village. Highly recommend. Open Mic nights, trivia, DJ on the weekend, huge TVs to watch the game. What else do you need?! read more

Came here after dinner and met Sean behind the bar. He was having a rough night withh no water to the place, among other issues. A "anything that can go wrong will go wrong" type of night". He still was extremely funny and humble! He made awesome drinks with what he had and kept our glasses full. Sean made us laugh and kept on top of us with great service. The vibe in the place was great with live music. Come and check it out if you aRe in the area! read more

This place used to be great, the service was fast and the bartenders were polite. They had great crowds, a nice Foosball table, a decent Dartboard and a comfortable outdoor area with heaters in the winter. Lately I have noticed that the service has been getting worse. Getting a beer takes way too long even with the smaller crowds and I noticed the bartenders have developed a strange attitude. The Foosball table has been broken for a while now and there were no heaters all winter, I assume they sold them. We will keep the old Nags Head in our hearts. read more

Never had a bad experience here!! I love going for one of the many shows they host or just for drinks with friends. There are plenty of bar tables and seating as well as a long bar so you don't have to fight through a crowd for a drInk. My personal favorite is when they host 90s night! Definitely the best time! read more

Great great great selection of beer here! $20 min for a card at the bar--keep that in mind. beware, if you sit off to the side and want food or service it wont work that way. You gotta go back up to the bar and order a drink. Hungry? well pick up that menu on the table and call the number, tell them what table you want and they will deliver form an outside source. Keep in mind its cash only. the $6 personal pizza is well worth it. its big and fluffy, but i wish it were a bit more cooked. i gave this place 4 stars soley for how clean it was, the beer selection and the abundance of amazing 90s rock music that was blasting. read more

Good beer selection and friendly staff. 5 star bar with awesome live music! Definitely recommend for any night of the week

Let me say right at the offset that I'm hardly out after nine p.m. Since I wake up early for work most days. Some friends, the Mad Russian, and I decided we needed a night of bar hopping and Nag's Head is where we wound up. We had been to several places before and this is where we decided to settle in for a couple of beers. At first, it seemed that it would be a quiet place. But as my regular bedtime passed, the place really started to fill up. (You might guess I'm not a twenty-something). By 11:30pm the place was packed and I was no longer double the age of the next younger person. A good mix of young and old, Nag's had a great mix of all ages. Game tables (darts and foosball) and beyond a nice albeit tiny patio to take in the night air kept the patrons busy. Bartenders were quick with a drink and the many beers on tap were cold and refreshing. And although there were many people seated at the bar or various pub tables, we found we could still talk and carry on a normal conversation. An excellent watering hole and definitely a chill place to hang out for a beer or a mixed drink. We, of course, will be back. read more

First time there last night and the service was cool. The bartender Shawn was so nice and attentive he worked the whole bar by himself and didn't miss a beat. I will definitely be back! read more

Once a month this place has The 90's Band, and for four hours it is at least a 6-star establishment. Every other night I honestly believe they are good for 5 stars. read more

This is my go-to spot since i live in the area. Cool vibe and a nice place for 20-30s to just hang out after work/school. Good happy hour deals ($5 beers, the usual) with attentive bartenders. the place is pretty big with a dartboard, karoake nights, and an outside veranda area. Good place for a casual bar night! read more

Was looking to come in tonight with my fiancé and my friends, we had 2 drinks at another restaurant with dinner before coming, the bouncer if he even is one immediately said he won't let us in because my fiancé was "drunk" she has a lisp...she wasn't close to being drunk by a long shot. The doorman didn't even ask for id or have a conversation to see if someone was actually intoxicated. Probably the worst bouncer I've ever seen and it's sad that he is the Face of nags head. Sorry my Fiancé with a speech impediment tried to have a nice night at nags head. Never again, just disgusting to stereotype someone read more

On the way home from her grandmother's Christmas night dinner, I dropped my completely sober 22 year old daughter off at Nag's Head so that she meet a friend for a drink. She was treated very rudely by the bartender who refused to serve her, claiming she was drunk, "slurring words and tripping over the barstools." . He threw her and her friends out of the bar using VERY foul language. Not exactly CHEERS, wouldn't you say? - A respectable long-time Huntington citizen read more

This place is just great! It's big and loud and fun. It has a college bar feel, but you definitely don't have to be in college to enjoy it. Trivia night gets a little crazy and crowded if you're not playing, but if you are... GAME ON! read more

Hard to find at first but literally right next to besito (which is awesome bc you can get some great Mexican food there). Came here for few drinks for happy hour and their deal is all draft drinks $4. Drinks were great and the bartender was awesome and helpful. Great for a place quick drink and/or meet up! read more

Nag's Head Ale House - Sports Bars Near Me - Huntington, New York