really cool dive bar....everytime i head into the city i have to stop at the spring lounge for a cold schaffer beer....the only time i drink schaffer beer but it does bring back memories from the 70"s....no food svc but you can bring in some pizza from down or across the street....smallest mens room i have ever seen.....fun place....chk it out the next time you head down to little italy read more

Don't let the name fool you. This is a dive. A surprisingly very popular one at that too. I guess I just don't have my finger on the Nolita pulse, but I didn't know that such a sweet spot could be in this part of town. A regular brought me here, and it's clear that there's a family vibe cause they look out for their loyal patrons. I would be a super fan of this place hands down had my first trip not been so teeth-pulling as I dealt with a maddening crowd of beautiful (+wannabe) people with attitude. It was then I realized what was wrong with it all. My latest visit wasn't too bad for a weekend night, which has helped me bite my tongue. Ultimately, I wanna believe they're down at heart, but know that putting up with tourists and transplant a-holes is how they're gonna get money on weekends. Sad for me that the neighborhood vibe I suspect is its true character disappears on weekends, but good for business that they can play both hands. 2 stars on a weekend. 4 stars on a weekday. You can average folks. read more

Great divey craft beer bar with great views of a rapidly changing neighborhood. Fantastic beer and solid bartenders.

i like this place because beer is like $4-5 per bottle. they have fancier more expensive beers, but those are wasted on me. i went to home sweet home (which has an equally divey atmosphere) a few weeks ago, and i swear that i paid $9 for my amstel light. i like dives, but expensive dives are just weird. therefore, spring lounge gets my cheap stamp of approval. btw, i was there on the aforementioned "fart night" by robyn f, and yeah, it was ridiculous. whoever had bowel problems definitely wasn't being very considerate and whatever fan system they have in place there would spread the odor from one side of the room to the other. nowhere was safe! read more

If it's a dive bar atmosphere you're looking for, there are definitely better, cheaper options with not nearly as many people. How crowded this place gets is insane. I guess it's probably a great place for 18-24 year olds, but if you're looking to actually talk with people and knock a few back, it's not a great choice. It's definitely an acquired taste..I'd likely choose 2-3 other options before going here. Maybe I need to give a day or early evening visit a chance! Friday night? *boo*. read more

I came here to kill time while waiting for a table at Cafe Habana. We strolled by this place and figured why not pass the time with some booze? Lounge is a misnomer. This place with its hardwood decor/furniture, uncomfortable seating, TVs playing football games, and a lonely jukebox in the corner reminds me of a typical college bar. The dim lighting makes the place more attractive than it really is. Meh. I guess to enjoy this place, you have to be in good company, and drunk. One thing that really annoyed me was the mens bathroom. It's is just a small sink and a toilet with no lock on the door. AWKward! This needs to be fixed asap. read more

Came upon this place after heading out of Chinatown for dumplings. Good place to get a strong drink and hang out. Met some fun people and watched interesting people outside. Good neighborhood bar. read more

Cool little divey bar. Went for a drink while waiting for some friends and enjoyed watching the Ranger game on the big screen. Lots of beer on tap to choose from. Even PBR for you hipsters! Bartender was quick. lots of cool pics on the wall, even a Ted Williams autographed pic to Tom Yawkey. We also loved the sign that said "No Humping." read more

Despite being very crowded nearly EVERY TIME I've been there, I love this space. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. It's a bit divvy, with bathrooms on par with your run of the mill dive bar (smelly and not the cleanest) not to mention a high percentage of douche (especially if there's a game on) but it's become one of my regular spots when visiting friends in Soho. My only issue...navigating your way to the back where the bathrooms are can be a little tricky, especially if there's a game on but it's a great neighborhood hangout spot. I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Pretty basic joint but the prices are all right, first place I found to carry Corona, yay. But they were out of about three choices, which seemed odd. BUT.... It gets the fourth star only because you can bring in your own food, so we grabbed a Lombardi's pizza and drank beer, watched golf, and are za, it was a good day. read more

An old fashioned bar with a great selection of beers on tap. Ten beers at all times, five standard (Guinness, Stella) and five which rotate on a weekly basis. I love it just for the chance to test new beers on tap. The bartenders are happy to give out samples to taste. Only down side is that a lot of these beers are not widely distributed so finding a six pack for the weekend is usually a no go. They have one cheap beer on tap; I recall that it is Schaefer for $3.00. I tend to go for the microbrews. Go for lunch, bring a sandwich. read more

Went here last weekend with my roommate from college who was out on the east coast visiting. This was a great little place to start the night out. We found seats at the bar and the crowd was always polite as they reached around us to order and receive drinks. The music was nothing to take note of but I liked that it wasn't blaring because it gave us a chance to chat and catch up. Laid back, comfortable, and the bartenders were quick and efficient. When my friend left me alone to go the ladies room the bartender passed me a shot that the crowd next to me was taking. It was a weird lemon tasting thing but, hey it was nice anyway. read more

A dive bar in the middle of Nolita that attracts a pretty good crowd during the week. Drinks are definitely on the cheap side here with a decent beer selection on tap, and on a Thursday night it was easy to get a table even at 830 or 9. But by the time we left around 10, it was definitely getting busier and seats were at a premium. This place definitely fits the throw on some jeans and grab a beer in a spur of the moment niche in the area. read more

I threw my girlfriend Bday party here and WOW!!! We had an amazing time!! The staff and the Manager was amazing!! they accommodated our entire party (20)! The Staff definitely made her birthday a memorable one!! read more

This is a happening bar but a VERY hot bar. We stopped here for a drink to meet up with some friends but moved our party to another air conditioned bar (thank goodness since I was melting away in here). If you can ignore the heat, it has a good vibe and decent drinks. There are some tables and chairs and a good amount of needed open space. read more

I LOVE this bar. I don't know what it is about it, but I just can't walk by without going in! Its really laid back, never too crowded, lots of different seating available (bar stools, booths, tables, etc) and pretty good selection of beer on tap. Its affordable for Soho and has lots of big windows to make fun of snooty people walking by to go wait on long lines for places way worse then the one you're at :) read more

Never lets me down. Except when I get hungry & have to walk an entire 12 paces across the street to get a pizza and bring it back. So consistently not annoying, which is really all you can ask for in a neighborhood joint, especially one with the misnomer 'lounge.' read more

so this is where the pretty ppl go on a sunday afternoon nice lil dive bar to pop in for a drink or two free bagels on sunday really close to chinatown the bartender was cute as she popped down below to check on a stupidly rare beer order in the basement. the lil 5 ft nothing blonde did a disappearing act through her hobbit door below to check on this absurd beer called out by an obnoxious patron btw in a crowded bar, know what you want. if they dont have it, call your next fav drink. be decisive. ive never heard a dude ask for 4 different beers, that they didnt have ... and then he just settles for a stupid miller light thanks for wasting my time read more

So, my mom and I came into this bar because A. John Mayer comes here and B. We wanted a drink. The bartender, Tracy, was awesome and super cool and friendly. It's really really crowded when you walk in but it's worth it. The music, first of all, is amazing. I walked in and they were playing The Cure which slowly transitioned into David Bowie, Talking Heads...etc. My gin and tonic was fucking fantastic and my mom loved her Liberty pale ale. It's a great place to stop at and get a drink and if you're there at night, a lot of celebrities frequent the place. We're actually going later on tonight again just for another round. Great place. read more

Love going to this local dive bar where it's almost always crowded yet usually somewhere to sit. Beers are avg price for the city and people are usually friendly. read more

Didn't expect this bar to be so busy on a Thursday at 6pm. Nothing spectacular and not great happy hour deals. It's got a cool feel on the inside but nothing too exciting. Seating was limited but lots of standing room in the center of the bar. I give it a meh. read more

One of the last authentic dives(physically at least), although it does have an increasing fungus of hipsters. Dermit behind the wood is a true throw back and part of a dying breed of authentic NYC bartenders. Always quick with a firm handshake and an uncanny recollection of my drink choices. Kev and Kenny at the door are bouncers who you can actually have a stimulating conversation with. Great beer choices and always a welcoming feel and some type of buzz........ read more

Love this place as mid afternoon stop off for a pint or four. Excellent selection of beers bottled and on tap. Friendly locals and bar tenders, all in all a great spot. In the evenings it can get crazy crowded, I don't do crazy very well. But such is life in the NYC bar scene... read more

Dive bar, totally convenient to subways. Not too crazy with drunkees. Nearby many great restaurants and shopping. Best part, there were a couple small dogs running around. I plan on heading there sometime with my own little dog! read more

Love this place for the set up, crowd, and vibe. Great as a meeting place for friends or strangers. Could imagine its a great pick up joint crowd seemed to be eclectic and fun. read more

Spring Lounge.....one of my hang out kind of bar in Nolita. Reminiscent of a college bar filled with friends and other cool patrons. Corner bar that is divey along Spring Street. read more

Good little dive bar at the edge of little Italy. They don't have food. They do have a cell phone charging station and a lot of entertaining pictures on the wall. Bartender was very friendly. read more

A great spot to start out a night or maybe finish it on a lower key night. Gotta love the decor and bar fight proof furniture. Nice simple fun environment in a great area. Conveniently located on your way to the next bar. read more

If the euro trash went away on Sat afternoons this place would be a perfect dive bar. But like so many NYC pubs, once the word gets out, the crowds come in. read more

Not a bad place to chill and get a cold beverage. For some reason every time I've been here, they always have random food sitting out..I guess for free (last time it was hot dogs). read more

The bartender was great. Crowd is friendly. Good music. I'll go back, but this time earlier so I can get a seat and hang longer.

Cool spot. Drinks are cheap and served well. Atmosphere is chill and bartenders are cool. Nice and Divey!

Great bar. Good music. The perfect place to go with some friends for a chill night out. Well priced for the area. Not stuffy, super laid back. And good location to people watch! Which is always fun in NY. read more