Vibe check: awesome sauce. Great playlist, but all the important games on the screen and a solid…read morecommunity neighborhood vibe. Food? Solid, great quality. Burger. Bangers and mash. Fish & chips. Can't go wrong. Beer? Craft drafts and cans and bottles a plenty. Along with the standard fair. Cocktails? Nice, approachable but creative flavors. First time visitor but already a fan!

Love this place! Amazing karaoke on Tuesday nights. Matt and Swag are great bartenders and Maritza…read moredelivers the karaoke goodness. Wonderful.and friendly crowd too.

I came here with a group of friends for Tuesday trivia. I got a tuna melt on rye with fries…read more Delicious! It was way above par for dive food. The menu is quite lengthy and there is a wide variety of options. The trivia was fun, too. While it was certainly challenging, it wasn't impossible. Rather than having an emcee, it was all on the TV screens, so pay attention! We all preferred this, since it didn't interrupt the flow of our conversation.

Great atmosphere, good prices and amazing service…read more My first night in New York City ever and Sam and Jake could not have been better hosts. Im always a little nervous when traveling to a new place but Jake, in particular, put me at ease. If you're in need of good company, a stiff drink, and solid recommendations for where to spend your precious time in the city that never sleeps, then head to the Dive Bar and look for the bearded gent with a shaker in his hand.

Howie and Zach are great! I love those guys! Great trivia! It's a really great vibe I'm so…read morecomfortable!! Please go with friends you will love this place!! I love the ceiling!!!!!

Service was quick, drinks were great. My girlfriend got an expresso martini that came out amazing…read moreand my beer was cold. The vibes inside were really cool and everyone seemed really friendly and inviting. Definitely going to be coming back, hopefully with some food recommendations next time.

I really enjoyed Uptown Bourbon. I went after a date and it ended up being the perfect spot to end…read morea relaxed night out. The vibe is cozy and intimate without feeling stuffy. The service was friendly, the bartender was lovely and even let us sit and be served at a small table although they were crowded. I had a glass of rose wine and it was great and poured generously. I would definitely come back.

Great spot, specially for the neighborhood. Great owner, good bartenders, awesome whiskey…read moreselection, and a turntable spinning table. Whenever i'm in the area, I come here for a drink or five. Well worth it.

apparently last year i gave this place 3 stars because they didn't play taylor's version of shake…read moreit off? but she owns her masters again so no sweat off my back. i also love this place and think 3 stars was really dramatic so i'm sorry to them for that. excellent happy hour deals

Happy hours and great here ! I used to be cheaper years ago , i ordered there jalapeño poppers ,…read moreremind you there are temperature hot Soo let cool off for a 1 or two, but there good enough to eat ! But I don't understand when you pay in cash you STLL get charged tax ! It should be straight up change back ! Others places don't do this at all, but you can beat the happy hour here! There is plenty of seating for. If groups

Have been coming to Lorraine's for a while before the current revamp and I feel like the revamp…read moremade it better! It is Black & family-owned. The bar is a casual setting, keep in mind that there isn't a dress code! I've seen people come in after weddings! There are different themed nights and they bring in different DJs. The staff is either family, friends, or Harlem locals, and you can even bring your own food if you need some backup for those strong drinks. Drinks are fairly low, a Don Julio Margarita is $15, and if you have Laray or Tracey make them be prepared !! There are even nights where there are $100 bottles of Moet. The bar can get packed, so there is sometimes a bit of wait, but the bartenders never forget! There is a homey aspect and the bartenders even remember names and orders. The vibe? Local, chill, and all about dancing! The crowd can be mature but to be honest between the drinks and the DJ you will be moving! The music is mostly Hip Hob & R&B, with a sprinkle of reggae or AfroBeats. The music gets louder to make it a party vibe during the later hours on the weekend. Whether you're pre-gaming, winding down, or just want a casual night out (weekends or when DJHoody pulls up), this is the spot!

Love this spot! One of the last of real community based spots, love the vibe, the people, the…read moreatmosphere and the bartenders were fantastic. Even when busy, attentive and friendly! The only place I want to go when I want to have a good time and feel the beautiful vibes, One of the last places left like this. I support them 100% and hope they keep it going forward!

I don't know why it took me so long to write this review... I also don't know why I haven't been…read moreback to this spot. I came here last year on a week day after work... This place was cool with a simple cute rooftop and decent drinks. The only thing that was super weird was that our waiter said he would have to move us to another table cause it was "about to get really busy". Turns out a bunch of kids (college) come here at a certain hour from the school near by to play games. It was so odd in a funny bizarre way. The vibes changed drastically so we left. Wouldn't mind coming here again, enjoyed my vegan burger. I would for sure be more aware of any events they are having after a certain hour on certain days of the week to avoid the crowd. I wonder if that's even still a thing... Enjoy!

Been coming here for years. They always have a nice selection of beers on tap, and the food is…read moresurprisingly good for a college bar. They have wing specials on Monday nights and a burger and beer special on Wednesdays. If I happen in this neighborhood, I'm likely to eat here.

I was really excited to find this little place. It was quiet when I was there on Saturday…read moreafternoon, but heard that it picks up later on in the day. It was nice for me, though, because I got a chance to chat with the woman who tends to the bar and really explore their ample beer and ale offerings. They have an extraordinary selection with lots of things that I have not run into before. They tend to focus on local breweries. I found a couple of things I really like. I look forward to returning and trying some more of their ales.

Harlem Hops is an African American owned and operated beer bar offering beer from local breweries…read moreand other breweries where the owner seeks and hunts. This is a place to find rare beer not ordinarily seen elsewhere. This was my first visit and I must have walked past Harlem Hops innumerable times along Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard in Harlem. This time I caught myself walking past on a beautiful Saturday with a five second delay and turned around and walked into Harlem Hops. Initially I thought I'll have a beer and keep it moving. I ordered a canned Hefeweizen, Deep Fried Highlighter Hefeweizen. Yep, that's the name and it was great. It supposed to have a banana note, but that was barely detectable. The clove note was there and it rode the top of this summer Hefeweizen nicely. Given this is one of the canned beers, they may have this anytime. Then I had American Pale Ale on tap, another great choice for a summer day: crisp, refreshing, cloudy light amber in color and unfiltered reminding you of a Hefeweizen. It has a slight citrus fruity flavor to my palate. There are sixteen taps. The taps change with the kegs, the season and what the owner sources from local breweries and beyond. Meanwhile, I'm having good conversations with folks who are regulars and the woman behind the bar, giving great recommendations. I forget the woman's name, but she is great. You can sample whatever they have on tap. She is good at understanding your taste profile and making recs. They also have a limited food menu. There is a backyard patio or garden and one can sit outside in front on the sidewalk. The dark interior is nice and cool on a summer day. The bathroom was clean as well. Four stars!