Great spot! It's interesting that there are reviews about bad bartenders- my experience was the total opposite. The two people working behind the bar when I went in were extraordinarily nice and provided great service. They accommodated my large party (no res or heads up, as it was a spontaneous event) with grace, and didn't seem bothered at all. They let my friend try a sample of their spiked slushie when she asked. They were quick to grab dirty glasses and keep the place clean, and were very friendly every time I went up to order. Lots of table space, which was nice! Drinks are overpriced, but that's midtown for you. I'd go back if in the area. read more

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Came here for a birthday party and had the best time!! I will say I was a little nervous about ordering food because the menu didn't sound appetizing but we got the popcorn chicken and it was SO good. It came out in a metal bowl which was odd, but it totally hit the spot! Pioneers opened on 12/12/12 and is the first bar to open on 29th St between Sixth Ave and Seventh Ave. It's a quick walk from MSG and Penn Station so great to stop in if you're going to an event! Pioneers has arcade games toward the back of the bar so overall it has a fun vibe. We learned that if you bring more than 10 people (I think 10?) that the host gets to drink for free. read more

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Definitely a spot worth checking out, great place to bring the crew. Even if you're just looking to meet people or get a little competitive, the atmosphere just brings out a good time naturally. Bartenders are super chill even on their most chaotic nights, which says a lot. Cocktails can be a little inconsistent but the pricing is solid so it's easy to overlook. A must visit. read more

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Fun, laid back dive in midtown/chelsea. Friendly bartenders. Decent priced drinks and even a small menu. I've never seen anyone eating anything other than popcorn though. Def not the place you want to grab a meal..more so drinks and maybe drunken munchies later. Cute decor and fun games to play. Lots of tables and bar seats. Def worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Very disappointing experience at Pioneer's Bar last night around 11:20 PM. I came there in a great mood after celebrating a win at Kicks in NY and ended up leaving feeling completely disrespected and uncomfortable. I spent over $50 at the establishment between drinks, Red Bulls, pool, basketball games, and the punching bag machine. From the beginning, one of the bartenders had a rude and sarcastic attitude when I simply asked about frozen margarita options. Instead of helping, he told me to "hurry up" because he had other customers to help. The drink itself tasted rushed and poorly made. Later, I politely asked if I could exchange a Red Bull I had JUST purchased because my lady didn't want the sugar-free one anymore. I understood I already paid for it -- I was simply asking as a courtesy. The bartender immediately became aggressive and told me "No, get out of here." Things escalated for absolutely no reason. When I said customers should be treated respectfully, he responded with "The customer is not always right. This is my spot and this is how I run it. If you don't like it, leave and never come back." After I mentioned I would speak to management, he started challenging me, yelling, and even took his phone out to photograph me and the people I was with while security came over to remove us. As a paying customer who came in respectfully and spent money, I felt singled out, embarrassed, and honestly discriminated against by the staff. One employee had curly hair and glasses, and another bartender was wearing a black and green hat with tattoos. Their behavior was completely unprofessional. I've never experienced staff treating customers this way over a simple polite request. Management seriously needs to address how customers are being spoken to and treated here read more

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Pioneers is a very laidback bar with a lot of fun games to play while grabbing a couple drinks. The drinks were a bit watered down but they're cheap so in all honesty it didn't matter much to me. I think the best thing I decided to do was play jenga as it's not something you do every day (or maybe that's just me) and tbh I would return back just for that and the other games. read more

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Came on a Friday night !! Fun place, good music and a lot of places to chill and play games. Strong drinks and service was great! read more

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Went on one of the hottest days in spring, there was only an industrial fan blowing so no air in the back by the pool table. Got really hot!

The bartender Connor unexpectedly unplugged the jukebox on me. When I asked him why he stated that his team didn't want to listen to the music we were selecting. He proceeded to say that it was "his house and that he could unplug anything he wants". In general, definitely didn't feel welcomed here. There's definitely other bars in the area that are much better. If I could leave a negative review I would. read more

Finally returned after years last night. I lost at Jenga. The popcorn is no longer free *cries*

I did enjoy the games and the vibe but there was one person working who was very rude and passive aggressive. Based on that embarrassing experience, I would not be going back. read more

I left a horrible bar and this place saved the night! The only reason why this bar isn't 5 stars is because they don't have tequila. No Patron, no Don Julio, no Casamigos, nothing. Other than that, the service and fun at this bar is unmatched. I have already been here multiple times but I will always keep coming back. Shoutout to Chris for making some great drinks. read more

Amazing bar !! Went for my bday. So fun. There was a lot of room to have a bigger group of people to come over. read more

Totally recommend Pioneer.. definitely a after hour spot to hang out with friends. Great customer service and definitely treat dodger fans with open arms. Will definitely come back to this place. #dodgers #yankees #worldseries2024 read more

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This is my kind of place. It is a fun sports bar with tons of games. You will find a punching machine, a basketball game, pool table, foosball, pinball and more. And best of all, these machines are all very cheap at $1 or $2 per play. There also have some free board games (Connect 4 and Jenga) too. They have reasonably priced drinks and the staff are very friendly. Pioneers is perfect for those who are looking for a no frills and humble place to have drinks and have fun. It is very spacious in the back area as well, so our large group was easily accommodated. read more

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Came here early on a saturday night. Drinks were good, songs were all bangers (hats off to the bartender on Aux), and the place was decorated so cool. Eclectic garage decor but looked really nice. They have a lot of games to keep you occupied as you drink up, from giant Jenga, pool, beer pong, basketball. Such a cool spot, i'll be back!! read more

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Went here for a Saturday outing and was NOT disappointed! Great beer selection, great Jenga, and a pool table, all at a good price point esp for manhattan! Would go again! read more

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I love this bar! my friends and i always stop by when we're in the area. The bartenders are awesome! James was the best! Now we have Malachi and he's great! Drinks are inexpensive, the place is decorated in an eclectic style, it's my favorite. read more

This is a great post-work bar to have a few drinks and play a few games. It's chill - has a good variety of seltzers and drinks and is spacious in the back. The bathroom and some couches were dirty but other than that, the place is solid! read more

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This bar was a quick walk after playing mini golf from Swingers. A cozy bar to get a beer or two while playing table games and watching sports. We played beer pong and giant jenga which were both fun. The back area has plenty of places to sit and hang out. read more

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Love this place! Near the hotel, so I hung out here a bit. The vibe is chill and they have a large tap option for beers, soda and ciders. Of course, there are plenty of liquor and mix drink options, too. Come here to watch the game or play games with friends while catching up! They've got pool, large Jenga, connect 4, board games and more! read more

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Walked in at 11:35 on a Saturday. Not busy at all. Nonetheless, we sat at the almost completely empty bar for 25 minutes and the bartender completely ignored us, but served other random people who walked up to the bar. Absolutely unbelievable. Avoid this hole at all costs. read more

Since that night, I've been back many times and Chris and Selena have taken great care of me! Highly recommended.

Great time! Lots of games, cheap drinks, tvs going. No complaints. I really like it here during the week, have not seen it on the weekend yet! Protip: hold your glass or keep it on a different table while playing giant Jenga, we did not and when the tower fell so did three full beers (I'm sure it happens often). read more

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The service is always professional and courteous to all customers who go in. I love to go to this range and put in my weekly range time. The ambiance is great and everyone is attentive. I wish this range would be open earlier than 11:00am. read more

James was a fantastic bartender so fun to talk to and made me really like this place!!! First time BUT won't be the last. #james

This is my second time here and the second time the bartenders just looked at me and my friend waiting to order and then just went back to their obviously very important conversation. This last time thought was special..they ignored us for a minute then decided to play rock paper scissors to decide who would do their job next. Truly insane and horrible service. I've worked in the industry for 6 years and this is by far the laziest staff I've ever come across. Drinks are cheap tho! :) read more

This is a dive bar this is not an upscale bar. This is a come as you are place and be prepared to size up the competition because with games such as jenga, connect 4 etc you are bound to play a game or two. The bar has a pretty huge beer list. I am not really into beer but if you are your in the right place. Food- they have pizza. However they allow you to order from other places. Wish i knew this prior to going so heads up folks bring your own food. There was a male bartender with long hair who was amazing. I didn't get his name but i am a sucker for good service so I'll be back. read more

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There's free games!!! Including janga and board games. The drinks are affordable. There's cool and comfortable couches. Definitely happy I stumbled across this bar. Bringing outside food is accepted. It's pretty busy. read more

Great drinks , great customer service , Games, positive energy.. top fav bartenders (James , Mitch ) always recommend coming here , You can't go wrong coming here really five stars ***** read more

No nonsense place, cozy, some games (no pinball right now), some bar food available and a decent happy hour. Great service, good selection of drinks - not a dive bar but not overpriced either - nice space overall. read more

James form the Bronx is the best bartender! Absolutely love the variety of drinks availability - especially shelters. Proud to be part of the Pioneers Posse! read more

I've been here a few times after co-ed sports games with a group. The layout is spacious and they have a good size bar. There are some pinball machines toward the front and a few other arcade type games. The main draw of pioneers is the oversized jenga, connect 4, and other games. These are fun in a good group setting but the games and bar itself is pretty grimy. There's some seating such as an old leather couch but I wouldn't trust sitting on it. The whole place just doesn't feel clean. Pioneers doesn't sell food besides popcorn and potato chips, however they let you order delivery to eat in the bar which is good I guess. The bathrooms aren't very clean and on skeevy side. The place in general needs a renovation and deep cleaning. Still, a fun bar. read more

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This is my go-to spot for drinks before I pop into improv. The price point is great, everyone here is super friendly and most of the patrons are either part of the improv crowd or artists of some kind, which I love. It's a great bar in the area and I will continue to come back and bring friends. Note this is a larger bar too and can accommodate large groups! 4.7/5 read more

Really fun late night hang out! We loved the $8 frozen margaritas that were strong! The large jenga and connect 4 was free and fun. The decorations are odd and funny. Kinda like dive bar/frat party vibes, but it's a pretty large space for NYC and great drink prices. I recommend the coming here on your bar hopping adventures or for cheap late night fun! read more

Great bar experience. I'd highly recommend this spot if you are looking to unwind and grab a beer and watch a game.

Bring back the 90s for me is going to Pioneers to have drinks and have fun while I play some old boards and video games. The place was very packed and you had to make a line in order to play a game. My group and I decide to play to play some Connect 4 and Jenga, but the game was not a regular size, it was a jumbo sized there were almost my height. In a big scream people were playing super smash brother and Mario car for Nintendo 64 and also a few of pinball arcade games. The drinks a very good and the price are accessible the staff are good and nice. read more

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This place is different and cool, but if you're looking for real food to eat... look for delivery. The only food option here is bagged chips, popcorn and microwaveable pizza. Anything can be ordered in though.. which is strangely weird. However, the giant games, pool table, arcade games and such are super fun and free. Lots of tvs and big screens to watch. Service isn't GREAT, but not the worst either. Gets packed after 5pm! So if you want to play a game, come early or plan on at sticking around a while! read more

Pioneers - Giant checkers!! Yes please! - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

This place is always closing hours way before the time on the website and on yelp. Tried 4 times and every time the bartenders say they have done last call 2-3hrs before closing time on website. read more

Does it get any better than this? Pool, Jenga, basketball. I've seen life, and this is it. So much potential for a night on the town. Five stars. Five stars. This is it. Great staff great bar good beers good people how do I explain? Take a chance enjoy life at Pioneer. We just be some bros doing beers on the occasion some baes pop thru u know how it is. Life is beautiful. If you can do no good at least do no wrong- Hippocrates. read more

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