A fantastic find in the big city! Stop over in NY for one night and the hotel we are staying has very limited amenities. Took a walk about down the street and found this little gem. Open until 3am and the bar staff was friendly and accommodating. Drink at the bar or lounge in one of the many rooms available. Had a great time sipping on good wine, and laughing with friends. A most enjoyable way to end a very long day. Cheers to Snafu! read more

Cute little place. Very chic and intimate setting. I love that they give you free popcorn. Drink prices are very reasonable. There's a cute little arcade in the basement area. Bathrooms are clean. Couches up stairs are neat. Overall, an enjoyable hang-out. read more

staff help lift guy on scooter downstairs. good people

Officially my favorite midtown bar. I went there for an after-party birthday celebration with 5 other friends and we had a blast! The lounge area is both spacious and comfortable and despite the crowded bar, we were given great service as if we were the only one's there! Definitely recommend it for pre-gaming or an after party! Cheers! read more

AWEEESOMMEEEEEE. So I was having a long day and went to go pick my friend up from work, and we were both in need for strong drinks. So I yelped, of course "strong drinks" in the area, and this little place came up. Once I seen free popcorn and strong drinks I was sold. The margaritas were $8 and shots $5, not sure if that's an everyday thing or if it was just because it was Halloween (a Friday night). Drinks were good the mango margarita was nice! They kept the popcorn coming too!! Our waitress was adorable and very friendly. I loved the fact that there were two floors and a good amount of seating; the upstairs section is cute, they have sectional lounges and tv's so that is a plus for the atmosphere. Downstairs was like a game area, with a pool table, which we loved! The music was great (there was a DJ)!! As far as the crowd, it was diverse and I love how friendly everyone seemed, no one seemed afraid to interact which was also a plus! There were ALL different ages from mid 20's to pushing 40 LOL. It was never really crowded which I found weird, on a Friday night in an awesome bar. As far as food goes there isn't any there, HOWEVER they did have a menu from a place that delivers to them, which wasn't bad because it took them the same amount of time to come with our pizza as it would if they were to make it there. The pizza was good and only 15 for a large pie I believe. Definitely coming here again!! read more

Snafu - Mango margaritas and POPCORN!! - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

What's not to love about Snafu. It doesn't matter who you are, how you're dressed, people just don't care and you'll have a good time. I hate putting labels on bars, but it just seems very New York City. Plus, you can't beat the free popcorn to satiate your appetite. read more

Decent bar, not much to say. It wasn't entirely bad, went here for NYE since LQ was terrible.

Went to Snafu after I had a couple drinks in me and had a couple Gin and Tonics. The bouncer was cool, the bartender was hot and the drinks were cheap. They even give you free popcorn. The place is a dive but decent looking with a decnet crowd. I had fun and will definetly be returning for more as Snafu is just a few blocks from the office. read more

One of my fave bars in the city. Doesn't get too crowded and the people aren't jerks. Drinks are SUPER cheap and the couches and flat screens in the back give it a comfortable space to hang out with friends. The complimentary popcorn they serve is a great plus to go along with ur drink ;) read more

Slight Dark.. Slightly dirty from all the drunks spilling drinks and popcorn... and the best dive bar! Somehow I always end up here late night, and everyone always seems to be in the same state as me and I love it. Act like a fool, no one cares! How can you go wrong with the unlimited popcorn that has a kick to it.... especially when you end up having a liquid dinner. Very smart on their part! read more

it's an after work bar. so avoid it during the "after work" hours. i like the upper lounge area. average prices free popcorn read more

Cheap drinks, free popcorn and beer pong. Good place to hang out with friends/co-workers after work.

This place is awesome. They have awesome customer service. My friends and I sat upstairs where the DJ was playing. The waitress came and took our orders and the drinks came pretty quickly. The DJ played good music. They have a TV upstairs so we were able to see the ball drop on TV. It wasn't too crowded which was nice. They gave us complimentary popcorn. My overall experience there was really good and I'll definitely go back. read more

This place is good to grab a cheap drink and chill by a fake fireplace ;) I came here on a Monday evening (it was a holiday weekend) and it was pretty empty. I'm sure it's super crowded during the normal weekdays/weekends, though. The mixed drinks are good but not very strong. Service was excellent. The atmosphere is that of a typical dive bar but they have plenty of space (bar, upstairs, and downstairs). I would like to come back here again, and would maybe request the drinks be a little stronger. read more

When I think of Snafu , LOL comes to mind ASAP. What an ODD place but the popcorn they pop gives me LIFE at 12:00am. Walked in for a quick drink after trying out a few over crowded spots before. Eclectic crowd, staff and music. One minute they are playing Poison by BBD and next you here Justin Beiber Boyfriend and last but certainly not least 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. All is all I love all the music played but I couldn't help think who plugged in there IPOD and said this is how we are rocking out today, HIT PLAY! LOL, literally. Drinks were strong and large. I honestly would have been hella buzzed if I had two from there. I think I may go back though just for the aroma of popcorn :). read more

This is my new go to bar! I've only been here once but I really like this place. The drinks are cheap and they have shots of really good liquor. The bartenders are ridiculously nice as well! I'm not usually into dive bars but this place is pretty cool and changed my mind. I'll be back! read more

Really hot bar staff. Place smells like old men and popcorn and it's great for after work with the guys. They used to have a pool table downstairs but they took it out. Good times have been spent at Snafu when I worked in the neighborhood years ago. read more

I really like this bar. Drink are reasonably priced, bar tenders are attentive, music is good.

Cheap drinks and popcorn? I should give it 5 stars, but I'm going with a 3.5, I think. I guess I feel like rounding up today. I came here on a Thursday night after work for a going away party for a co-worker. It's definitely a dive bar, yet there were a bunch of guys in suits walking around...maybe for the servers in their tiny booty shorts and tanks in the 20 degree weather? Was sort of a mixed crowd, though. Saw a lot of older people, suits and people who looked like they'd been hanging out all day. It was super crowded (and the place is small) from the time I got there till when I left around 9. Luckily someone had reserved a couple couches in the back. There were two people on a date sitting next to us, which was a little strange, since it is not a date place at all. Looked like they barely knew each other, too. Our server was okay...kinda flaky/forgetful, but maybe she was busy. Jukebox was key after the cheap drinks kicked in. :) read more

Nice place to wait for LQ to open, Vodka/OJ was good and hit the spot. not too small and not too pricey. It was cold outside and this was the perfect place indeed to escape the the freeze. read more

I don't work too far from here, but I've never been here until tonight. It was a co-workers b-day, so we went there to celebrate. It's kind of dive-ish, but the upstairs area has couches. Drink specials were good- $3 Bud Light, $3 martinis and $5 Mojitos and shots. The bottom area has a pool table and a few arcade games. But other than the drink specials and games, there isn't much more to say about the place. It's kind of just a regular bar. read more

My wife and I met a few of her friends at SNAFU for her birthday and it couldn't have gone better. The waitress was very patient and attentive and the bill wasn't enormous at the end of the night. The back lounge area was perfect for our group, who either hung around there or enjoyed the game room downstairs. Not too crowded or crazy on a Saturday night. No complaints whatsoever. read more

Had a great time at happy hour here. We arrived around 4:45 before all the suits poured in. Luckily, we got 2 seats at the bar as well. We took advantage of their drink specials.. $3 Bud Light Draught, $5 Jameson Picklebacks and I really enjoyed the $5 Pear Martinis. The Martinis were strong but yummy, and definitely did the trick! I don't think they serve food here, but we were offered a big ole bowl of popcorn to munch on. The bartender who was wearing short shorts and a vest was pretty on point, and kept her cool even when things got crazy in there. I wouldn't call this place a dive, because they have a nice lounge area upstairs with couches and flat screens and more seating and a pool table downstairs. After a $24 tab and a serious buzz, I would say Snafu is a great spot on 47th for happy hour or just reasonably priced drinks! read more

Cheap and tentative waitresses. They have a lounge area upstairs and best of all,.. You can order outside food!

$5 Mojitos and Margarita's all night, every night?! I'm IN! I am not so sure about the "Dive Bar" category it is in, but it is a cute, small bar that does the trick for some good cheap drinks. It is for sure an after work bar due to its location, but I've been here on Friday and Saturday nights much later. Personally, I like that it doesn't get overly crowded in the later hours (there were plenty of people, but not so crowded you would have to shove your way to get out). The $5 margarita and mojitos are strong and decent for the price, which surprised me. 3 drinks for $15? Yes, please considering if you go to any of the hotel bars in the area you'd pay $15 for one drink. On Saturday night they also had a special that for $20 you could drink as much as you could from 10pm-Midnight. That could either be awesome or a recipe for disaster. They have an upstairs seating area with couches (agree with the reviewer who said that it may not be so sanitary), and high tables downstairs to sit at. Free popcorn! The place is pretty chill, so it could be a good option for those friends of yours that want to drink on the cheap. read more

My favorite afterwork spot... Good drinks for a great price and good service.

Apart from the trashy uniforms of the staff (which some might say is a plus) I found this place to be fabulous. Comfy, sexy, loungy upstairs, pool and video games downstairs, happy hour on the weekends. Yay! read more

Great atmosphere. Went here on a Saturday to find 70s music playing in the background, which was a fun surprise. Cheap beer, great mixed drinks. I think they had a $4 shot special of some kind. Might as well try the free popcorn while you're here too. Went here with a group of 20-somethings and didn't feel out of place. read more

Went after work, no room to twerk, crowded like the handful of free popcorn I shoveled in my mouth at party in the back no Joe Dirt. Drinks were good whisky was my drink of choice, seating obviously scarce drink spilled on me left my leg slightly moist. read more

Was having fun until my wallet was swiped and the staff took no concern, especially the bartender, then I offered a reward and the doorman took a look around and I had to ask for the manager to take my information down in case something may have been found. I think MAYBE the bartender might have been guilty??? read more

Went here for happy hour every summer starting in 2011 when I began interning in NYC. This is the best set up for a young professional. Great prices and music that I like to hear in a perfect atmosphere. I also like how the manager(or owner?) is taking the time to respond to all the reviews on here. I will probably be in after work for a drink read more

This place was great and perfect for Happy hour. Cant beat the flavored Margaritas and Mojitos for $5. The popcorn as well kept on coming as if it was bottomless chips. Everytime it was getting low they refilled it, just like the drinks.Same thing 30.00 tab left us full and tipsy. Cant beat that. The bartendars were amazing as well when we went. We plan on going tonight before we go to dinner. read more

Stopped here during the summer, great place, and our server Irinal was very nice, lovely having popcorn right there, and the happy hour special was a delight. read more

Small, crowded, loud. Cheap Smithwick's. I don't have a problem getting drunk here after work.

I had a great time there and you will too! Drink are priced well and Friday or Saturday nights is simply fun just to hang at a great bar with excellent dance music! Pool table downstairs, eat in the back the crowd is friendly and will to talk to you if you say hi. Never had a bad night when I decide to go. read more

After speaking with management was offered a free pitcher. A nice gesture to make things right.

Better than the Irish bars in the immediate area, but nothing to get too excited about. The main strike against it, I guess, is that the music is loud and pretty shitty--but it seems to be less intrusive the further back into the bar you go. I sometimes work nearby, so I'll probably end up back here at some point--and when I do, I'll hang out downstairs instead. read more

Awesome sound system !!! Fun place to go and enjoy a very diverse crowd. I always enjoy meeting friends here and having a few drinks. FUN FUN FUN read more

Dive bar ... really? Kind of a few too many suits and trendy haircuts for that. I didn't hear one song that wasn't mixed this decade. This classification makes me throw up in my mouth. I didn't even see one fat girl. WTF every divebar has at least one large chested fat girl. I am disappointed in the classification, otherwise it was a good times. read more

Pretty crowded, but cheap drinks and free popcorn in an otherwise overpriced midtown bar scene. You have to be willing to sneak a seat where ever you can get it, including the basement pool room along the wall. read more