I absolutely recommend Half Pint as a bar, perhaps voting yes with an asterisk for the restaurant side of things. At $18 for three barbacoa tacos, I realize you're paying for the real estate, but this brings up my "uh I'd rather go to Jackson Heights" side which I realize resembles "no one listens to the Strokes anymore" rhetoric. The $10 fries were decent but Half Pint might benefit from some smaller/cheaper options. But I was wowed by the charcuterie chips. Since I'm not culturally aware I thought Half Pint invented this wild hybrid but it turns out it's a viral thing. How do you do, fellow bar snack Tik-Tokkers? To quote Kirk Hammett in Some Kind of Monster, the appearance of hot honey "dates it to this period," but it's an intriguing melange of the sacred and the profane. Burrata shows up as a cultural signifier but there's a fine cameo from an unexpected and classical element, that being grapes. Downeast is available on tap. The service is friendly and the setting is mellow, not overrun with the NYU or tourist crowds, or for lack of a better word yuppies. read more

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I stumbled upon The Half Pint looking for another bathroom in the city. I ordered an espresso martini and it was perfect and a good price for happy hour. Bathroom was clean and had a fun wallpaper to pay tribute to the history of the restaurant. It has a rich history of mobsters, prohibition, Ernie's 3 ring circus, and bartender said it's haunted. I went back with a date interested in the trivia. We sat outside which was not conducive for hearing the game. Probably would go back for the trivia and drinks. My Barbacoa tacos were not very good. They were mid at best. He ordered a charcuterie chips which actually were a nice elevated bar food. I liked the grapes which added a nice sweet freshness with the salty chips. The service was ok. They use handhelds which are efficient. The server must have been cut, but didn't not say goodbye or let us know she was done a new server took over. I had to ask if the other was done. The decor inside was much more high brow than the menu offers. So overall a mixed bag or half-full pint! read more

While looking for a good happy hour spot online, I stumbled upon this place and was enticed by their $5 espresso martini & aperol spritz deal. $5 is almost unheard of in the city, so had to check it out. The espresso martinis were delicious and the aperol spritz were a little inconsistent with the taste (had two rounds), but both were good! Since I went on a Wednesday, they promoted a $5 fish tacos deal as well so decided to give the tacos a try. The tacos were delicious, I could see myself craving them in the future lol One random thing to note--this place is very dog friendly. Originally asked to sit outside, assuming this was the only place where I could sit with my pup. Since no outside tables were available, the host said it would be alright to bring my pup in. We ended up sitting there until a table outside was available. Moving tables was not much of a hassle. Service was super accommodating which I appreciated. Definitely would return for happy hour and possibly trivia night! read more

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Great service. Great place to catch a game. The lava cake is a must-order! We will be back! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

The Happy Hour Aperol Spritz tasted like juice, but it wasn't very strong. The Happy Hour Chicken Quesadilla didn't have too much toppings, but it was a nice snack. The staff was attentive and checked in. On a Thursday evening, the bar was loud and pretty full. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Happy Hour Aperol Spritz - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I truly enjoy " The Half Pint " aka Ernie's Bar. It's a cozy atmosphere and good for simple bites with friends or Date nights. The customer service is always hospitable and accommodating. I enjoy their Birria tacos, wings, salads, and so much more . This is my designated bar each time I'm in the West Village area . I also love that their happy starts in the early afternoon because I sure will bring a laptop and order some wings and a glass of Rose . This is a cool environment and a cozy and cool bar to hang out . The only reason why I give this place a 4 instead of 5 because I would love if they had drink specials on weekends after brunch . read more

My friend and I had a delicious lunch at this bar/restaurant. There's plenty of outdoor seating. We had the crispy chicken sandwich- buttermilk fried chicken, swiss, spicy slaw on a toasted hero. Big portion! Service was good. Chill ambiance, big beer menu. It's clean and the servers were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely come back. Check out this bar, you won't regret it. read more

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We had a nice lunch, the service was great and the food came out really quick. I would say that the bread was very hard, someone that has dentures couldn't bite in to it! I would recommend a softer bread, the spread and add ons were delicious. The fríes nice and crunchy and my coworker was able to substitute for salad. If I'm in the neighborhood I would come back. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Chicken Milanese Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a great spot for an affordable happy hour. We took advantage of the $5 espresso martinis and aperol spritz's and had chicken birria quesadillas for $6. Although the quesadilla size was small, it was fine for a small snack with happy hour. The drinks were good especially for the price, and I will definitely be coming back again. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - happy hour aperol spritz - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a good happy hour deal! Came here at 4pm on a Thursday for the espresso martini and aperol spritz and both were super tasty and a decent size. The service was realllllly slow, even when we were only one out of five other tables, but for the deal you can't beat it. Lots of outdoor seating too! read more

A decent bar with ample outdoor seating. The chardonnay was appropriately chilled and flavorful, effective for a somewhat warm early summer day. read more

If you like beer, and a reliable, no frills pub to pull up with a group and be loud at, the Half Pint is in a prime location that will fit the bill. You can expect a generally young crowd yelling over the music, which always feels a touch too loud for my old ears. This place is definitely not my vibe, but they make a very solid espresso martini and nachos. I'd prefer a place I can have a conversation at, so let's just say I've aged out of this demo. read more

Love Love love Theres nothing not to love about this bar. The drink is quality, on point and decent price. Oldie music w good DJ, cute small table by the window looking out to the street. The ambiance is amazing. read more

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We stopped here for a drink before dinner. We got an espresso martini which had an amazing foam. We live for a great foam. The staff were kind and helpful when there. The only thing is that it was really loud from the music. I would still return though. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Espresso Martini - American Near Me - New York, New York

Was freezing and needed to kill time before dinner. Stumbled into this place and wow, it is easily up there for one of my new favorite bars. The half pint amber was so light and delicious, the music was really great and the vibes were good. Went back a second time later in the night after dinner and the vibes were a little weirder, but still fun. Dj and dancing :) will 100% be back! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - a half pint and half pint - American Near Me - New York, New York

I have been coming to Half Pint for years. The servers are very nice, and the place is very welcoming. They took away taco Tuesday's and lunch specials during the week. :( Times are tight in the city! It was a great deal and was a huge incentive to come here. They now have happy hour food specials after 4pm during the week. Way too late for people who want a quick lunch. Please rethink your menu specials! You will be losing loyal customers like me. read more

Great happy hour. And it's till 8pm! Got choices for drinks and bites. Pretty good service too

I walked in The Half Pint and the staff were so warm and welcoming. They offer a phenomenal selection of beers and spirits. There food is also phenomenal as well with great prices. I highly recommend The Half Pint. Thank you very much. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute bar that had decent drinks! I love that they have the back section bar with a different vibe and was much quieter. Good for catching up with a friend. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Went here for a Bravo show premiere night event. It was only on the Ernie's side but there is only a curtain dividing the bars so you could hear the music from Half Pint and it was tricky to hear the TV. The circus theme is kind of odd at Ernie's. We had yummy pretzels and cheese, chicken tenders and sliders. Service was great our waitress was attentive and super friendly. read more

For basic pub food, the food here is exceptional. We ordered the wings, big boy burger, and avocado toast off their brunch menu. The service however is non-existent and some of the worst, if not the worst, I've seen. The place seems disorganized as we had 3 different waitresses take our food/drink orders with neither of them coming back to the table after we placed our orders. I expected them to check on us after the food was delivered and to ask if we needed anything else, but nobody ever came back. I really wanted a beer and couldn't find a waitress to save my life. The food is good but I would probably take it to go next time and not dine in. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - 1/2 Pint Wings, Big Boy Burger, Avocado Toast - American Near Me - New York, New York

Great Guinness, vibes are great, bangers and mash was FIRE. would come back to drink n snack for sure

Amazing service and a fun vibe. The cocktail waitresses are wonderful. The young Irish girl who goes to NYU is especially kind and beautiful. read more

Great spot to stop in for drinks! Would love to come back and try the food. My girlfriends and I stumbled upon The Half Pint after dinner near Union Square Park and couldn't have had a better time! It was super cute and not too crowded inside and we got to try a few of their cocktails. We stayed for hours to chit chat! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Cold Brew Martini - American Near Me - New York, New York

So pleasantly surprised by everything here! They have a gin bar in which you can choose your mixer, bitters, and gin - haven't seen this and was so amazed! The carne asada tacos were amazing, with the perfect amount of sauce and avocados! read more

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This bar is always packed to The brim, they have a huge outdoor area, with covered seating and sidewalk seating. A couple of the servers are great but I have to take a star off because a few of the staff ignore you, and have a bit of a Tude when you Try to flag them down. Love the nachos, tenders and pint sized margarita. It's a dive bar type place but so much fun and a good time! read more

The half pint has been my favorite bar in the Greenwich Village area for a while now. They have their own beers, amber, wheat and light, the last of which is amazing, what every Coors Light or Miller Lite should aspire toward. Haven't tried a lot of the food, but the food I have tried has been really good, and the portions have been generous. Very friendly service always read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Amber beer + Greg - American Near Me - New York, New York

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A prime location that has coverage from the rain with indoor and outdoor seating. Ordering from QR code is super easy read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Nitro Martini - American Near Me - New York, New York

Was perfect day to sit outside and enjoy a spritz on the corner and people watch. The team was friendly and we could quickly order via our phones, their spritz hit the spot! read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

Great spot for a casual bite and drinks. Pretty large seating area with friendly staff. The food was filling and the drinks were pretty solid as well. A little spicy sauce to their burger and it would've topped it off perfectly. read more

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Great atmosphere (cozy and WARM). Good beer selection. Roasted chicken is DIVINE. Kid friendly. Inexpensive. What more can you ask for? read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Roasted Chicken - American Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible customer service, bartender never came over for anything additional service after the first drink. Chatted with friends at the bar, was never offered if we wanted food. Won't be back read more

I visited here for some entertainment and quick drinks, but I ended up staying the entire night. The pianist was average but the whole bar seemed to be driven by him. I ordered my usual: a scotch and soda, and sat down at the bar. The staff were kind and helpful and I managed to meet some old friends. The service was great and I was able to enjoy myself, but the bar was overcrowded and it became way too loud by the end of the night. read more

Some coworkers, my boyfriend, and I came here after the Pride Parade 2018. It was really busy and packed so we had to wait roughly ten minutes for our party of 6 to be seated. That was to be expected so we weren't too upset about it even though we were exhausted. Once seated, we all ordered an array of different things. I sampled the calamari which was light and tasty. I ordered the poutine (house cut fries, Wisconsin white cheddar curds, and short rib gravy) with a Wölffer No. 139 Dry Rose Cider. Both were delicious after a long morning and afternoon in the hot June sun. I've enjoyed lighter poutine in Canada as well as crab poutine from Angry Archie's but, this was also tasty. The chunks of short rib were tender enough however, the gravy was a bit overpowering and I would have enjoyed a bit more cheese. Overall, I would come back if I happened to be in the area again. read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Poutine. - American Near Me - New York, New York

This is a marvelous local bar. They are well stocked, staffed, and ready to make your evening memorable and delightful. You must try their craft cocktails and have what will prove to be a great adventure..... read more

Had brunch here recently. Food was mid. Had the breakfast sliders and honestly, I've had better Jimmy Dean microwaveable sandwiches. I also had a side of bacon which was overcooked. My friend had the steak and eggs and said that was just okay as well. The best thing on the table was the mimosa tower. Margaritas were pretty good too. Service was cool. Music was decent, but could've been a little louder. read more

A pretty chill kick back bar type vibe. I tried their Aperol and it was pretty good! Kind of like an older college bar type vibe.

This review is for dinner/ drinks. Be warned this place can get really loud on Saturday night while people are watching sports. Overall, if you want some junk food and beer, it's definitely a great place. The Mac and cheese with pulled pork was amazing and the fried chicken sandwich was very good. They had a special apple cider margarita which was yummy. You don't get much attention from the waitress but you'll get ask 10 times to clear the plates out when you're still eating lol I would still go back for beer or just to hang out but prob not for a real sit down dinner (unless I really crave Mac and cheese I guess). read more

The Half Pint / Ernie's Bar - Mac N Cheese - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here on Halloween night with a group of friends. Understood that it was going to be busy, and service may be subpar due to that - that wasn't an issue we just wanted somewhere to hang out after watching the parade. However, our experience was kind of ridiculous. Were seated immediately which was nice. That was the only good part of the night. We ordered a round of drinks and food - drinks came out at a decent time (but we had to substitute as they were out of most of the winter cocktails which wasn't a big deal, but would've been nice to know ahead of time) and we waited an hour+ for 4 cold appetizers and 2 inedible entrees. Half of us ordered a second round and that came out before our food. Three tables that were seated after us got their food before us. When we asked the server why we hadn't gotten any food she responded that the entire order was coming out together. Who brings out apps after entrees, especially when folks are drinking? Asked if we could get the food that was already done being made (as fries shouldn't take an hour+) and she said that would confuse the kitchen more - obviously not as our stuff was sitting for a while since it came out cold. Two of my friends ordered the chicken sandwich and one of them had undercooked sections while the other one was made with CHICKEN TENDERS - one completely burnt, the other raw. If they were out of chicken breasts, they could've said instead of making a half-ass substitution. Both of the sandwiches came out cold, the croquettes and cauliflower wings were cold (and substitutions were not followed as my friend asked if it was possible for buffalo sauce to be on the wings instead of sesame and the server said yes), the fries were the only thing warm-ish. After letting our server know we were disappointed, we were able to get a round of drinks and one of the sandwiches off the bill which was nice, but not without getting a bit of attitude from the server. We understood that it wasn't her fault and told her so when we complained initially, but if you know the kitchen is slammed when a table sits down - at least give them a heads up. Overall: drinks were fine, food was ass, service was ok read more

The service was amazing! Ambiance and atmosphere is great! Good selection of music. However the food was not good. Very bland no taste.