A nice bar put in the middle of the bustle of Spring street. Some craft beers on tap/bottle but could change more frequently, friendly bartender (if not overworked), and a good atmosphere. Plenty of seating in the area and a good location. The $20 limit on credit cards is a bit much, and not having any food is a con as well. Otherwise nice little watering hole to hang out or meet some drunk firefighters (?!) read more

Okay, this is about as much of a "lounge" as much as Pamela Anderson's chest is real. ... but that's what makes it great. A dive bar cocky enough to call itself a lounge, but without the attitude, arrogant money men, and the girls trying to pick up the arrogant money men. Introduced to this place after a night braving (or, really, enduring) Little Italy, I was immediately a fan. Having been back a few times, it's still a chill little place with decent prices and unpretentious atmosphere. Just my cup of tea... or beer. (Actually, vodka tonics for those who are buying... Thanks!) read more

This place could have had so much potential based on location alone. However, as a dive bar it sucks. The crowd is weird, and the bartenders are even worse. They have no idea how to make drinks, or even give a good pour for that matter. The only star was because they have Lambic Framboise, but not even the bartender could describe what it was. read more

This place is in a great location. The bartenders are nice, the drinks are reasonable priced. However I would not go in here if you are afraid of sharks. Let me rephrase that. Do not come here if you are afraid of stuffed sharks and moose. Great bar, I am not a big fan of dead animals on the wall. I would not be fan of live animals on the wall either. I like to think animals are happy in the wild, I would like to think Bambi's mom is alive and well. If you do not have an issue with that then you will love this place. read more

The Spring Lounge - Here is the spring lounge. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Best before noon if you want to avoid the tourists. There are tons of colorful regulars and all of the bartenders are smart, funny and cool... unless you're a dick to them. Jay Hammer might flirt with your mom but it's okay, he's cooler than your dad anyway. read more

Excellent beer and service. A true NYC bar for this decade. It looks like the 60s or 70s but contains a contemporary sensibility with reasonable prices. Go for the beer; there's an amazing list that appears to change from time to time. There's no food. A round consisting of a modified black and tan, made with Guinness and Magic Hat #9, and a pint of Magic Hat #9 was $12, which is decent. The beer was perfect in temperature and carbonation. My girlfriend and me were old enough to be the parents of most of the patrons. It's loud. It's not cushy comfortable. If you want a beer-soaked happy hour at decent price without pretense, this is the place. read more

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I like this place. Maybe not as much as I used to. When it had the grit and the grime and you knew you were in a NYC original...but it still has that feel. The corner location makes it easy to roll up and grab a beer. The clientele will keep you entertained. Actually, have an extra beer and be part of the entertainment, this is the place for that. read more

I have an absolute soft spot for this place, with its shark décor and all. The bartender I've seen a few times is also incredible and makes sure everyone gets a drink instead of standing around trying to get his attention for 10 minutes. (I will say, I went a few weeks ago, and that bartender sucked. He took about 6 shots while I was there, then spilled a pint of beer all over me.) Anyway, I love this little spot. It gets crowded and loud over the weekend especially, but it's a sort of cheery crowded. I would recommend it as a regular spot. read more

I'm surprised to see this place is considered a dive, it seemed perfectly clean to me, even the tiny bathrooms. It's nice and dark, and someone was playing classic rock on their ipod. Mostly the Doors, also Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones.It's at a loud but not overbearing volume. I've been here a few times and every time I've gone I've found friendly and interesting people to talk to. The only thing that keeps me from giving it 4 stars is how crowded the places gets on weekends . If you can find a seat it's not so bad, but if not it's just wall to wall people. read more

I didn't hate it, but nothing stuck out to me as impressive either. They were playing old weird foreign movies on the TVs that we got a small kick out of, but the environment as a whole wasn't as congenial as I was hoping for. I'd try it again. read more

I went here yesterday and watch the Texans vs Jets football game on a Saturday at 5:30. The bar was packed and it had PBR on tap. It was a little bit "dude heavy" but it was a Saturday at 5:30. The Bartendar was quick and very friendly. I have been here one of other time and I will definitively go back if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

A decent watering hole for 20-30 somethings. Although, we saw some cougars there too...I frankly don't think anyone really cares. It's just for those age groups because it gets crowded and there's a bit of immaturity in the air. If you're a 40 something that doesn't mind this, then..ok, to each their own. Good location, good people (although there was this one racist prick that was talking to one of my best friends who was white, but didn't realize that an Asian and a black dude were his best friends sitting down), and Brooklyn lager on tap. One bathroom each for men/women. read more

Good location, prices, and crowd. My only gripe with this place was the music. Bunch of annoying 80s and 90s pop, think Joshua Tree. To remedy this situation I went to the jukebox, which has an amazing selection, and decided to play two Reggae anthems by Damian and Bob Marley. Two hours later Bon Jovi is still playing and no reggae. I want my $2 back! read more

A great addition to any bar crawl in the LES. Your crew will enjoy the sharks on the wall and old time photos from 50-60 years ago. The place has a decent craft beer selection, usually offering Kelso, Brooklyn, Captain Lawrence, among others. While those who prefer Miller High Life or Schaefer, these guys got you covered. Crowd is diverse, from a 70 year old dude sipping on that can of Schaefer to a couple ladies in their mid-thirties in nice clothes and of course some hipsters mixed in. It opens early and closes late. And a tip is that while food is not served, you can bring some in to go with their drinks. read more

A fun and classic ny beer bar with a great beer list. Bartenders are usually pretty decent. Gets insanely packed saturday nights, but also thursday/friday. Absolutely worth a visit if you're near by - and worth a trip there! read more

I don't know how to best to describe this bar - a dive, lively, different. I like the fact that it has a lot more space than the average bar - a few benches and random chairs and tables; and it's quite nice that it's on a corner with large windows. I've never felt claustrophobic at Spring Lounge, a luxury in New York. The decor lends to the appeal. Decked with all sorts of sharks and designs around the walls and edges of doors, it has been also dubbed "Shark Bar." Pretty varied draft selection, relatively decent in prices, and, as one reviewer said, a "mixed" crowd, which is sometimes the best. Just suffice it to say that it is an all-around fun bar. read more

What a great find in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Little Italy! After battling the crowds on a recent trip to NYC I was desperate to find a non-touristy reprieve, and luckily we stumbled upon The Spring Lounge! It was the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday and there were a few people lounging around in the bar, which was incredibly cozy for a dive bar. The floors, chairs, benches, and tables were all wooden, giving it a unique feel. We decided to grab a spot at the bar and have a few beers. They have a pretty decent beer offering on draft and in the bottles, and the average beer is roughly $6-$7, which isn't bad. They also have a decent whiskey offering, but I noticed that the majority of people were sticking to beers. The bartender was incredibly friendly and was talking to all the people at the bar (locals and tourists alike). He mentioned that you can bring food in from the restaurants surrounding the bar, as The Spring Lounge doesn't have any food offerings. If I'm ever in the area I'll be back, it was a clean and friendly establishment and a great breath of fresh air for the area. read more

Pure hell. The woman behind the bar clearly doesn't like her job and her beer pouring skills were abysmal. Moreover, this bar is so loud I nearly got a headache. I used a decibel meter and I got peaks of 97 db, that's like a jet taking off and there wasn't even music playing. I like dive bars, but this one is by far the loudest, most irritating drinking hole I've ever been to. Migraine guaranteed. read more

This place gets 4 stars for location and the windows. Very good intersection for the people watching. Some times the bartender can be a bit too rude, but it's usually an anomaly amongst a nice staff. Tiny stools, while good for a chuckle, are decidedly NOT Giraffe Friendly. read more

This is your local neighborhood bar. This is always one of my stops when I go into the city which is quite often. If you are looking for something a little classier this is not for you. A lot of locals hang here, everything is wooden, and a little dirty just the way I like it. You can catch the games on the big screen and there is always good music playing. Put Joe Walsh's "life's been good" on the juke box and the bartender will love you forever, who always does open mic night down the street ;) They have a good selection of beers (brooklyn #2) get it! Overall good time! read more

On a recent visit to NYC, my buddy took me here. All is right in describing it as the "neighborhood bar" so perhaps opening a tab with my CO ID was the cause of my issues. It was uncrowded, lots of room to sit. Cool decor, wood, crap on the walls, small wood bar. Nice selection of beers and liquors. Bartender was either uninterested in serving, or very distracted as it took a bit to get my drinks and she had apparently never heard of "service with a smile" Overall, im sure its a great place, but having worked in and been in many bars, there isn't anything over the top about this one. read more

The Spring Lounge - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Great bar staff - Yankees Games & real ale

Nice dive bar: spacious enough for a group of 2-5 people, loud, lots of natural light.

Nice Neighborhood bar. Respectable choice of beers on tap. If it wasn't for the one neighborhood drunk sitting at the bar it would have been a perfect place to be. read more

Best! I came here a year before moving out from Portland, and a friend took me here near the end of a long night out. It may be the reason I moved, something very comforting about the idea of bars like this -- low key, funny, completely unpretentious-- existing in New York meant that somehow I could live here. Took me a few months after moving here to find it again, but oh the ecstasy when I did! read more

This place was pretty not so packed for an NYC bar. I guess, being that I was there on the night of 1/1, people had gotten all of their raging out the previous night. As such, the place was full, but not super busy. You could hear everyone at the table without having to raise your voice too much. Also, the first thing I noticed was that they had awesome music: Warren Zevon, Talking Heads, Niel Young, Grateful Dead, and the list goes on, which made the night more enjoyable. There were decent beer prices, 4 for a PBR, 5 for a brooklyn, and up to 6.5 for heady beers like the strong lagunitas and ommengang that I was drinking. I ran out of cash and had to switch to my card and before i could pull it back realized there was a 20$ minimum, thus shots all around! Great night, good bar and there were some pretty funny people in there. read more

Dive Serving Local craft Beer and people Watching wide windows. Often too crowded. read more

Hot bartender, great service, eclectic crowd. Great for a fast drink and to pregame and meet up with friends.

Divey bar but fun with friends. Can get pretty crowded! Drinks are average in price. Small glasses. Be prepared to see drunk twenties around. College type bar. read more

if you like sharks and beer (who doesn't?!), you should pay this place a visit. it's always a good time. never pretentious and some sort of free treats are always available for those who are a little tight on cash but require sustenance. read more

Great place to grab a drink cheap & the bartiner hooks it up big time !! I love it read more

The Spring Lounge - A must when in N.Y. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Great place. More of a pub than dive bar. When I was there it had more guys than girls, but I hear the ratio changes late night. I'd consider this bar the base standard: it's nice, not pretentious, could be nicer (but would lose the charm) but also could be seedier. You stand or sit at picnic tables. Lots of people still in their work-wear. read more

Spring Lounge is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood and I've been going here for years now fairly regularly and taken parents, friends, inlaws, even my "kids" with four paws. It gets 5 stars for being really great at what it is--a dive bar. You can drink any time of day without judgement, if you snag a seat by the windows it's some of the best people watching in the city, and the folks inside are friendly and varied. There's a pretty great beer selection, dogs are allowed (mine love going), AND if you find yourself needing a little sponge, you can bring in pizza from Pomodoro or food from anywhere really (hell, get it delivered there!) and eat to your heart's delight. Personally, you couldn't pay me to go on a Friday or Saturday night, when it's packed to the , ahem, shark gills. And really, it'd be nice if they could finally put a lock on the men's bathroom door. Fair warning: There are two very small single bathrooms, one for men, one for women, and if someone opens the door on you--well; it's all you for all to see. Still, it's worth it and frankly, most people in there are seeing blurry anyway. if it happens to you, don't sweat it! read more

Great morning (yes early if you want) and afternoon bar located on car with great barkeeps. Try going before happy hour gets busy to meet interesting locals and tourists with friendly atmosphere. Great view of street thru big glass windows on corner. Also has sharks. read more

Standard and awesome. You seem to get the same thing when you go to this bar - good beer, friendly bartenders and an amusing mix of Soho cool and Soho cool annoying. The bathroom is for only one person but has no lock...that part is kinda bizarre. I've heard stories... read more

Not sure why this is called a lounge. It's basically a treehouse located inside a building. Wood everything, with interior design that looks like a 1950s era 12-year old boy's fantasy, and I mean that as a compliment. About as friendly and unpretentious as you can get. I wouldn't go to a bar on my own (not a drinker) but with friends, this is a great choice. It's small and comfortable, the music is decent (i.e. I actually recognized a few of the songs), and there's no need to look super glam. Definitely a come-as-you-are situation. The people are all just regular folks sitting around, hanging out - a pretty diverse crowd, actually: a few hipsters, a few tech geeks, some Wall Streeters in suits, some older surfer looking people - really a range. Amazingly, I didn't see any "hey baby"ing going on, which was great. There's nothing wrong with someone cute saying hello, of course, but no one wants to fend off drunken handsiness at every turn. Spring Lounge isn't the kind of place where you'll have to worry about that. If you luck out and can sit on one of the window benches, you'll have a great view of both the inside and the parade of folks walking by on the street. Next time I'm in NY I'm going across the street for pizza and stopping in after dinner. read more

This was a few weeks back on a Friday and my husband went their after work for drinks with his friends. They are both Italian, and have thick Italian accents. The female bartender (blonde, she mentioned she's been there for over a decade) was laughing at my husband not in a good way, perhaps she couldn't understand him but when you live in NYC, and you work behind the bar, you shouldn't laugh at your clientele. My husband who was not drunk as she later said he was, was very upset, he had paid and tipped for his drinks, this bartender rude and clearly prejudice against them wAs being blatantly rude. Upon my arrival, when he brought it up to me, I approached her, asking why she would take on this behavior. I've been coming to spring Lounge since 1997, and had never once experienced this sort of behavior. Many of my friends that are business owners in the area also frequent spring lounge, and we have met there. Throughout the years I've brought friends from far for the low key American experience. When my husband became involved in Her and i's exchange, my husband who is Italian and has a deep voice, she accused of getting angry (which he was not) and said for us to get out. Is this what it's come to? Shame. For years I've been coming here. Skip it. Do not go here. Service is now garbage. Prejudice and simply nasty. read more

When I worked in the city, I used to come to this bar after work with coworkers to unwind. The place is a bit divey, but for my purposes it was perfect. This is an absolutely wonderful place to unwind. The beer selection is good, the prices are good, and the vibe is relaxed. I've always enjoyed the laid back bartenders here-they're great to have a conversation with and are really what holds this bar's atmosphere together. Oh, one last thing: the place is open in the AM, a neat little quirk that I like about it (ya know, just in case you need your morning brewsky). read more

One of the best bars in NYC, def. the best bartenders. Been coming here for years and they are super kind, and super great. Nothing beats having a couple cold ones there with pals during the day. Weekend night crowd is ok, best day drinking bar hands down!! read more