This past Saturday night I was heading to a Metal show over at Racket NYC which was formerly known as the Highline Ballroom in case anyone was curious. When some other friends announced that they were going as well, we all planned on meeting somewhere for some drinks and eats. Now, I don't drink anymore but I used to love the burger at McKenna's which we learned had been closed for months based on recent neighborhood construction and sadly their future is up in the air about being in another location. Among the other choices I remembered the Trailer Park Lounge which was not too far away and recalled that it was it was very kitschy and the food was good when I had last been there about ten years ago. My friends agreed and found that it had a similar vibe to a bar we all loved named Duke's which is also long gone and since their goal was beers, shots and something to eat, the Trailer Park Lounge won the coin toss. I should mention that there was not coin tossed and myself and the events field commander for the night mandated that was where we were heading. We all sat at the bar and just took it all in since there is a lot of wild stuff to see around the bar. A vintage jukebox that doesn't work and all sorts of gas station and food service sights. On the main opposing wall of the bar is a full size trailer but its not something you can go in as its only the side and is attached to the wall. I snapped a lot of photos to include here in this Yelp for the curious. In addition to the spaces at the bar there was a nook into the front which is great for a small group, then some tables off to the side and in the back past the bar. My friends had PBR beers and some shots while one had some kind of vodka drink in a can that reminded me of the White Claw's and I had an exciting Sprite. Two of our number had the Philly Cheesesteak which looked awesome but I opted for a bacon cheeseburger having had that on my mind at the onset. Of course after I ordered this I took notice of a bar placard that lauded a very tasty looking fried chicken sandwich. Next time for sure. I had said burger cooked to my preference and it came with tater tots, a favorite, and tomato, lettuce and pickle and also an onion slice which I cannot handle anymore so I shared that along. The burger was quite good and hit the spot. Our server/bartender was Amanda and she was cool but wasn't the chattiest sort. There was a decent crowd and they are there to work more than talk about endless minutia from patrons, myself included but we all were pleased with the level of speed and service. A downside was no Wi-Fi at all and I think in this day and age that more bars should look into this. Especially when you have the kind of stuff that this one has all around the space. Though I cannot determine when I will be back, I will for sure be returning. I guess it all falls upon what show might be coming to the Racket NYC club next. Overall this is a good choice. read more

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Trailer Park Lounge 271 W. 23rd St. New York, NY 10011 Frozen Strawberry Margarita Mac N' Cheese Bites Mother In Law's Revenge Burger Located in the Chelsea District is a bar and grill with vintage décor. Let's check out the cocktail and 2-course meal I explored. Frozen Strawberry Margarita: This frozen margarita may be small in size, but strong enough for a nice solid buzz. The frosty cocktail is mixed with tequila, strawberries, with salt along the rim, a lime, and an umbrella. Mac N' Cheese Bites: This appetizer includes three fairly large balls. They are breaded on the outside and packed with macaroni and cheese on the inside; also included is a side of queso and salsa. Mother In Law's Revenge Burger: The toppings on this specialty burger include cheese, chili, jalapenos and sour cream. Although it was loaded with condiments, it was still easy to hold. It has quite a kick. In addition to a decent meal, the vintage decorations truly caught my eye. There is a variety of life size mannequins and statues. The retro machines that are no longer operable, but really neat to admire. It's like visiting an antique shop except you cannot purchase anything. Seating options extend beside the traditional bar or dining tables. The bartender works both the bar and dining area, so please be patient with the service. Otherwise, it's a truly classic spot with decent eats. #chelseanyc #trailerparklounge #trailerpark #frozenstrawberrymargarita #macncheesebites #motherinlawsrevengeburger #nycfoodie #localspots #foodstagram #foodreview read more

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me and my friend tried the mango and strawberry frozen margarita for the first time and it was a great experience! the bartender LA was so sweet and recommended the drinks, one sip and i told her it was life changing!! reminds me of a place i love to go in california, but better! we will be back :) read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Really like this place. I love dive bars and this was fun. My wife and I chatted up the bartender and bar back, wound up making friends with the guy next me at the bar - it's that kind of place. Perfectly kitschy bar that's well worn and visual feast for the eyes. Pleasantly unpretentious and relaxed. You want an upper scale bar? This ain't it - and I'm glad it's not. Just wish the beer was a little cheaper... read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Draft beer - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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What a unique spot! I was just passing by when the neon lights out front grabbed my attention and I had to check it out. Once inside, I was completely amazed by the vintage decor - it is absolutely everywhere! Old-school advertisements, antique vending machines, some Elvis memorabilia, and tons of other retro stuff filling every corner. They serve typical bar food - burgers, hot dogs, fries, that kind of stuff. The tater tots were really good though. Oh! and service was super friendly. read more

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Kitschy and fabulous! Love this dive as a fun catch up spot. It stands out in Chelsea, and NYC in general, bringing the best of the retro diner-y + trailer park vibes to a city that generally takes itself quite seriously. The drinks are great, and they have good happy hour deals. The staff got me seated and checked up on me while I waited for my friend to get off work, and some friendly regulars also started talking to me, which was nice. I tried the vegetarian nachos, and they exceeded my expectations and actually inspired me to make more nachos at home, haha. I'd recommend this bar to anyone looking for a casual, fun evening read more

This place is...unique. Having walked past it a zillion times, it was fun to finally stop by with my daughter for a beer. It's kind of a dive bar, but without dive bar prices, unfortunately. I wouldn't eat anything here if I didn't have to, and I can't imagine a genuine reason to return. Add a star if you like zaniness, I guess? read more

A fan for years, I visited mid-March 2026 and ordered a plain burger, no tots, and a sprinkle of onions in lieu of the tots. I was charged an extra 4.95 for the cheese and onions. A mixed drink (margarita, I think) cost $20. I thought both prices were exorbitant. I visited again recently to see if my prior visit was unusual, and was given a drink in a juice glass. Given that the burger tasted nothing like it had in years' past, the tourist prices and juice glass, I will not visit again. I wish I hadn't recommended it to so many people. read more

Out of all the places we could have ended up on a random weeknight, I'm glad we ended up at the Trailer Park Lounge! After a friend recommended this, we stopped by for a couple drinks. I love the vibe on the outside and interior. It definitely lived up to its name. Drinks were strong and tasty - they came in solo cups or small plastic lunchroom glasses. We didn't get to try the food but the table next to us got full meals and it looked AMAZING. I will be back for the tots. read more

This is a fun spot! It's decorated on theme- looking like a trailer park. And it's also tiki themed, so it looks like a trailer park in Florida. read more

Except for the exceptionally loud music, it's a great place to meet. Tasty food, lots of drinks, inexpensive, and they let you sit there for hours if you want to do that. read more

A very kitschy place indeed - with subpar food but fun ambience Food: I got the grilled chicken cheesesteak with seeet potatoes. It was just ok! I liked the seeet potato fries but the sandwich was just not that great, but it was filling! Service: good and attentive Price: not too expensive especially given portion sizes Ambience: kitschy to the max! It would be a fun late night spot! read more

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Immaculate dive vibes and bar food. Certainly a place to hang out with friends for a couple drinks and greasy bites. We got the nachos with their homemade turkey chilli and it hit home. Love to go to this place for a yummy easy bite or to have a beer from their bath cooler and enjoy the sights read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Serious Turkey Chili Nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Had too good of a time here last night! Bartender, LA, was awesome, super friendly, introduced us to others in the bar which made it more fun. This place is def a vibe, the margs are good too! read more

The coolest, most attractive decor caught our attention as my colleagues and I were walking by. Literally the whole place was lit up and we were looking for a cool bar to go to that also had food. Luckily we stumbled upon this place! Their jalapeno margs are SPICY but GOOD! totally recommend 10/10 if you're into that. for a big group, i definitely recommend the slider shindig. Comes with sliders, nachos, fries, taters, and a side of pickles. SO WORTH IT! come here for the vibes and generous drinks read more

Upon walking in I had a pretty rough time here. Not sure if it was a communication issue or the bartender just was having a bad day. Whatever it was I did not deserve to be yelled at like a child. So much so the couple next to me apologized for him. I was so uncomfortable. It could of been a lot of factors on why this man was treating and singling me out the way he was, but I don't even care to expend anymore energy on it. It was such a fun looking establishment! Visited: 7/21/23 1930-2000 read more

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Haven't been here in a while, but I remember it being a low-down dirty loud kinda fun hopping joint. Well drinks, beer & ale, and lots of "stuff" lining the walls. Narrow but long. It's a fun time. Lives up/down to its name. Recommended for casual hangouts. read more

Four is for ambiance, kitsch, and photo ops only. I should also add that service was kind and attentive! With this place, what you see is what you get. It's New York's idea of trashy southern trailer parks (I do hail from Kentucky). Menu is SUUUPER basic--burgers, sliders, BEC, sloppy joes, trashy trailer park Tex-mex--I mean that in the nicest way possible. Very limited drink menu--only a couple drinks for single people, the rest are large/double drinks for couples, or pitchers for multiple people. Rum, pineapple, frozen margaritas and peach schnapps. You shouldn't expect gourmet cocktails & food in a trailer park. People were enjoying themselves in this dive bar. Surrounded by neon and kitschy props, I enjoyed myself long enough to have one drink and to take some photos. Not a destination, but worth a look! read more

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This has been one of my favorite spots in the city since 2004. Every time I come in here it feels like a warm hug. The decor is the same as it ever was and the warm welcome from the staff when you arrive just confirms my love for this spot. Their "famous" margaritas are consistently good and the food, while not "5 star cuisine", is exactly the food you remember from being a kid. It is comfort food vibe is perfection if that's what you are looking for that night. I truly can't recommend this place more if you are looking for a cozy throw back in a manhattan that has been taken over by cooperate overlords. Trailer park is the savior! read more

"Sorry guys we're done for the night". That's what we walked into at 12:30am. Bar is advertised to be open until 2am. Blonde woman delivering the above message with zero care. Unreal. Won't EVER come back, shitty nonsense to close 1.5 hours early just because.....get your shit together. read more

Cute spot! Met up w my besties prior to a movie the next block over. Good food & quick service. read more

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The ambiance is this place is so cool. Every time I go I find new decorations and it makes for a great experience. Drinks are strong and bartenders are awesome. Highly recommend for a girls night read more

I do not recommend this spot. My burger had a foreign object in it! The manager didn't even compensate me for my experience. I was blamed, instead. The floors were not cleaned, and the tables weren't wiped down. read more

The bartendress was amazing, the ambiance was I repressive, and I will definitely be buying a Hawaiian shirt and coming back. Burger was aight. read more

I have been coming here for years but hadn't been in such a long time I needed to go back and get my bearings. Crowning jewel in all of dive bars. Cocktails and drinks that'll knock your socks off. Comfort food straight outta the trailer park. Decor that will keep your eyes busy for hours. Staff that's fun and friendly. read more

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Cute! Great ambiance, food was fine, drinks are strong, fast service! Would recommend for a visit.

Awesome decor and comfy that is only if you are able to find a seat, If you are unable to find a seat/table leave the place immediately every bartender there is unfriendly, no spirit i urge you do not deal with that read more

Swanky 60's finer / dive bar decor with tasty margaritas. I had a turkey burger and my friend had Mac and cheese. Service was fast and courteous. What made my experience most enjoyable were my friends. But over all it wasn't bad. read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best bars in midtown + cheap drinks ($8 for a cocktail on a Saturday night) Very kind and attentive staff. They serve a full food menu late into the night, so this is a perfect spot to end to your night of drinking. Young and social crowd - an amazing place to meet some new friends if you are new to the area. read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The theme definitely transports you and is full out. Come here with friends for an NYC priced drink you'd find at a trailer park. PLEASE skip the food. Maybe the tots are good? but the turkey chili nachos were the worst things I've eaten in my adult life, and my friend said his chicken sandwich could be found at a high school baseball game's snack shack. For $20+ an entree, do NOT waste your dollars on the food, PLEASE read more

The blonde bartender in her late 60's / early 70's is not only RUDE but Sarcastic & Nasty. We come into this establishment to spend money & when we ask for "water" she points to pitchers of warm room temperature water that's been sitting on the bar for hours. DO NOT ! come here if you drink a little and want complementary water so you can make it home safe. When u ask for "Ice" She begins slamming cups & catching a tantrum! This is despicable !!! read more

Fun concept. Unsure what the chicken-egg is on this place versus Trailer Park After Dark in San Diego. Def worth a trip! Recommended. read more

I first visited this place about 20 years ago, and when I lived in the neighborhood I used to go there pretty frequently around 2010. it's always been a fun, bar leaning on the divey side. I visited recently for the first time in a long time, I was pleased to see that the decor hadn't changed, but the prices are just absolutely absurd. $18 for a plain cheese quesadilla, $22 for a large (1 pint) margarita, $7 for a side of guac, $16 for a small bowl of veggie chilli.......2 drinks + 2 meals served on disposable plates came to slightly under $100 including tip. I know prices have gone up in general, but the prices here are just outrageous. read more

I have no idea why I initially gave this place a 4 star Yelp review several years ago. Maybe they used to have an almost decent happy hour once upon a time. But this is a bar that charges: $6.50 for a flipping can of pbr. You read that right. That's not even a tallboy. The best bang for your buck is the wine in a can ($6) but even that they were pretty much out of and all he had was red wine in a can left. Everything on tap (which is only 3 beers) is $8. I don't think you can order individual cocktails here anymore. It's encouraged to order only pitchers of drinks which will run you $58 for just margaritas/$59 for frozen. What planet am I living on?! This is called TRAILER PARK in the title of the bar. I looked at what a pitcher of margs even consisted of and it was mostly ice is the sad part. I only went in this weekend because my partner had never been and he was curious. I was surprised because I had been at least two or three times but many years ago. The prices here were never great but they were never this bad. I just don't get the schtick of a cheap run down trailer park charging almost sixty dollars for just basic margs. The service was also really weird. We came in and it was hard to find a seat at the bar so we were situated on the end. It took awhile to gain the attention of the bartender and he ran off before checking our vax info. We moved because seats opened up in a less cluttered area. He seemed to get really annoyed and asked for the cards again which were sitting on the counter waiting for him to look at. But he ran off again. When he came back he asked if we were alright and had a problem which was incredibly rude. The rest of the night he was flirting with these two girls that were eating nacho cheese dip and having the time of their lives. So I don't know. Everything was just off putting. I love the kitsch and the decorations. Moon pies ftw.That's awesome. But for being both over-priced and horribly unwelcoming, it's really lost any sense of charm. read more

The drinks here are great! (Try the mango margarita!) It's a great place to chill and look around. LA is the best bartender my husband and I have ever had! The service is awesome! We will definitely come by again when we're in the city! read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

A hidden gem around the neighborhood of NYC! This place caught my attention for sure especially the name and when you walk in the vibe just kicked in as well! It is pretty retro vibe and interior as well. It is a awesome dive bar! Came here with two of my bros. We order the mango margarita to share and a large tator tots as well. The portion are big so yeah! It is a good spot to hang and party! Great service and will come back here if I'm around the area. This is the place to be! read more

LA IS MY GIRL LOVE THIS PLACE. She was so nice and made the best drinks. She was such a lovely person and I am coming back because the ambiance is on point. I will come back 100% read more

The Trailer Park Lounge - Moscow mule - Dive Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I should start off with the fact I came here specially for vibes and drinks during a Monday pre dinner get together with girl friends. So can't say anything about the food but 7 PM Mondays are chill vibes. A few folks sitting but still had a few booths open and plenty of space at the bar. They're popular for their pitchers but didn't get an opportunity to try - I so wanted to try the canned Champagne but they didn't have any but did try their canned wine which was delightful and strong! The atmosphere and decor is really bar none - so fun. Bar tender was attentive and sweet. All around good spot to get a quick drink and catch up. Has a general dive bar feel so just drinking and chilling with friends with a burger or hot dog is what it's all about. read more

I went there for the first time with a friend and I have to say the food was awful we order burgers and sweet potato's omg disgusting.

Get your Trailer Park best white tank top on, and mosey into this shrine to tackiness! I seriously laugh every time I think of this bar, and smile every time I am in it. Kitsch content turned up to 11! There is so much attention to detail you can find something different every time you walk in. Elvis velvet paintings, mannequins, posters, old beer signs, old tv's, and it goes on and on. Best part is to grab a lawn chair seat in front of the old RV they have parked in here - you can't make this stuff up. Burgers here have that real charcoal grilled taste, and the sweet potato fries have a nice cinnamon flavor to them. Tater tots too! Ice cold cans/bottles of PBR, Schaeffer, and Rheingold add to the trashiness of it all. Plus, they have a few different margarita pitchers on the menu, but they can get really pricey. Stick to the beers. Happy hour from 4-7 with cheap beers! They even sell Moon Pies here! Real Southern dive charm. If you are looking for somewhere different to hang out and like all things kitsch this is a great choice. read more