A bit too young for my taste but the bartenders here and nice and work quickly. Music was fine from what I remember, a little fratty. They have sports playing on TVs above the bar so that's nice if you want to dissociate a bit. Came here after a birthday dinner and had a El Spicy Rico which was actually pretty good. I wouldn't choose to come here just because the demographic and music, but if I were 21, I could see myself coming here. read more

I've been going to this neighborhood bar for years--it's one of my go-to spots in Nolita and it's always a great time. The staff is always super friendly. They don't serve food, but you can get food delivered right to the bar. The music is always good, and it's a great place for summer vibes with their outdoor seating. It usually gets pretty packed after 10pm. read more

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I recently had my birthday party in the back room at the Vig Bar and 100% recommend! Cancion, the event coordinator, was extremely responsive beforehand and answered all of my questions in detail which made the planning process super easy. Upon arriving, I was immediately greeted by the manager and other staff to make sure I was all settled for my party, which I really appreciated. This space has a partnership with a pizza place up the street to order food but also provides flexibility to bring in your own food which a lot of places do not allow. They also allowed me to bring balloons and cake which many places also don't allow. I had around 40 people and there was plenty of space to sit down or stand. It wasn't too loud so I was able to have a conversation with friends while also enjoying the music. The music was great and we even stayed afterwards to enjoy the DJ and the vibes were still strong. If you're looking for a private space, this is the perfect spot for your party! My friends are still talking about how cool this space was and were very impressed! read more

I came here for a bday one evening, and we had a great time. There's a front section of the bar with lots of high top seating and a private room in the back (where the birthday was held). For birthdays, it's (I believe) a $1k spending minimum. Service was good here and the vibes were great. Just wish there was better AC--especially in the private room. read more

Vig Bar - Interior - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Fun Happy Hour! Great place to hang while waiting on our reservation at Rubirosa. The service is great and good drinks. Lots of friendly locals. read more

Bartenders are professionals and great atmosphere. Easy to find seating if you go before 5:00PM

I love this place; it's not fancy, but it is so welcoming and friendly! The servers greeted us like long lost family and took great care of our large party. You won't have to stand at the bar for 15 minutes, hoping to be noticed, the bathrooms aren't a mile away thru a catacomb-like tunnel and the dj takes requests. Really nice vibe. read more

If you're looking for a party space in NYC, this could be the place. Vig Bar has an awesome room in the back where I hosted my 30th bday and we had THE BEST time! The disco ball made the room come to life and the tables looked new, seating was comfortable and spacious, kept clean, etc. We brought in decorations to set up right at 6pm, and Mark the room manager was super helpful throughout the night, especially when it was time to go at 9pm. We didn't have to worry about popping all the balloons and taking down the signs we put up. Thanks again Mark & team! Bonus points: They made it easy to order delicious classic pizza from Lombardi's, just what we needed to keep the night going! read more

Vig Bar - private party room - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with a friend at the advisory of her friend, who was DJ'ing a party there. I didn't know what exactly to expect but it was cool. Most of the crowd was young, like early to mid twenties, NYUish crowd. The staff was pretty chill, and God bless them, helpful with my need to help my friend feeling a bit ill. Ambiance-wise, its like a dive bar with a more polished finish. The facilities/restroom was okay, and the well-positioned seating was appreciated. The biggest stand out in there was the artwork. From the retro ads to the modern/Americana Star Wars piece by the bar, I was enamored. read more

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I came here on a Friday date night with my fiancé, and it was a time. The vibes were on point, and the DJ was playing the perfect mix of music that kept the energy high all night. The space is small, but it has a cozy, intimate feel that really adds to the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back, especially with their drink + shot deals. read more

Vig Bar - Sign - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here because I saw a TikTok about a superbowl watch party. Couldn't imagine a better place to be. Hung out with a guy who I thought was working, turns out he was a bartender who was off the clock and just being helpful. Great environment, great staff, killer back room read more

Great ambiance, service and people. Always a great time !!!! Wide drink selection and good music.

Came here before dinner for a quick drink. I ordered a pornstar martini and Avery, our bartender, made an exquisite beverage. She's an effortless one, and I'm quite picky with a good martini. The bar was fun, lively and overall a swell time. Would definitely come back. Thanks Avery! read more

Vig Bar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Fun, local spot with great drinks and happy hour. We stopped by and ended up meeting a friend. We enjoyed some delicious margaritas. Bartender was attentive. In my younger years I recall some wild late nights with dancing in here. Happy to see it's still going strong. read more

Went here for free comedy while perusing through the neighborhood after dinner! Must buy a drink to get into comedy session, which is fine by me since one usually gets a drink for the comedy show anyways. It was a packed room at the end of the bar, where it seems like a typical bar, but the end room, everyone can see each other. Our session had like a 10 to 1 guy ratio. It was pretty fun and I have never experienced a comedy session like that. Funny comedians and got some laughs in between. read more

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Vig Bar is an awesome space with great drinks. I had an event there and they were so responsive in helping me with logistics, and incredibly hospitable the day of. I will be back! read more

This is a small bar in LES. They were busy, but not full around 7:30 on a Friday night. I tried the El Rico cocktail with mezcal. It was supposed to be spicy, but I didn't find it overly so. Initially, the mezcal flavor was very subtle, but I tasted it more towards the end of the drink. I enjoyed the tart, citrusy taste. The Panic at the Pisco was also nice and fruity. This would be a fun place to start the night with a small group of friends. read more

A tiny corner bar near the Bowry subway stop with fantastic cocktails. We had been walking all day and just needed a place to sit down and have a good drink, but something beyond an average beer/mixed drink. We saw a few places but decided on this particular spot on a warm Saturday in September. They had a good amount of outdoor seating for a sidewalk bar. It's not a fancy spot, but we were shocked at the level of craftiness and items used in their cocktails. it's not a place I'd seek out, but if you ARE in the area, definitely stop by and give them some well earned business. read more

Vig Bar - Date night cocktail - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Thursday evening just past Happy hour. There was a comedy show advertised but by the time we arrived it was over. Will try again, another time. Ambiance is nice. We didn't step behind the velvet curtain to the back room. But the front bar is comfy and warm. Inviting. Music was low so it's more of a conversation spot than dance/bar/dive lounge which is what we were hoping for anyway. I'm not sure if it turns up at some point we were there around 8pm on a Thursday. My partner and I had Tequila Sunrise with casamigos $14 each. They were ok. They don't appear to serve food, I wasn't offered a menu or anything. Bathroom (I used the one without the urinal) was Tiny and dirty. It seems like a nice hangout spot with a diverse crowd mix. We would stop by again for drinks and try to catch a comedy show. read more

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The mixed drink we ordered was weak sauce! But seriously, the mule had far less booze than any other bar we've ordered at. I guess the beer selection available was fine, though one tap just happened to sputter out when I tried ordering from it. I must admit that their wall art is hilarious though, a serious of classical realist paintings but with random modern pop culture references inserted randomly. read more

Final stop on my wine crawl around Spring Street. Had a glass of Pinot Grigio. Pricing was reasonable for the neighborhood and service was super quick. Clientele was very friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Fun beer bar with lots of seating, the stuff on tap was decent. Pretty good quick stop kinda place.

While out and about in the city, my boyfriend's sister's fiance and I met up with one of her friend's to keep the night going while my boyfriend and his sister went back to the apartment. It was Saturday in NYC at 11pm, I wasn't ready to end the night! The friend ended up grabbing us a spot by the window and door, which was great. The rest of the place was so congested with people. It was nice to see NYC back and people were dancing and drinking, but also, it was a lot of people in one tiny spot. I had a vodka soda, and it was good. I don't think you can screw that up too much. read more

Definitely one of those bars where you could stay for 1 hour or the whole day. Great local vibes and good music to make it feel like a big party. Drinks were good and bartenders provided good service. read more

Great bar and vibe that is open until 4am and allows you to bring in your own food. I think I found my new chill spot. The vibe and crowd it generated is fun, open, and inviting. You will feel like you found your next lifelong friend here. Everyone is open to chatting and generally happy to be outside in the city finally. I enjoyed drinking on the couches and ordering the frozen slushies ( I ordered 4 Puerto Rican Titties) and generating a great buzz. I wish more places were opened late night so I could keep eating and drinking. I will be more prepared next time so I can sit and drink longer! read more

Vig Bar - Laced legs - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Very cute spot for private events. Doesn't get too rowdy, especially compared to the other spots in the neighborhood

Really enjoyed the comedy show they have here on Sundays! Great place, good vibes. Good place to go after a day of shopping and dinner in the city. read more

Great drinks and friendly staff. HH till 7 on weekdays and margs were great flavor. There's plenty of seating at the back as well and DJ on fridags read more

Stopped into Vig Bar for a few drinks with my Dad. Loved the music and wasn't too crowded to be able to have a conversation. Next time I'd probably order pizza through their partnership (can't recall the name of the restaurant so I'm omitting it). You can also bring in your own food from outside and they have recommendations for each cuisine. read more

I've said this before and I'll say it again: this is my favorite bar in NYC. From the drinks to the vibe to the employees, this place feels like home. Brenton, Lu, Canción and the entire staff all make every experience worthwhile. I love this bar so much that I had my 30th birthday party here and it was an absolute blast. I highly recommend hosting your large parties of 40-60 people in their back room. If you're looking for a friendly place to get tastefully drunk, look no further. I walked in a stranger but I left with a bar full of friends. 5/5 read more

This is a great neighborhood bar to come for drinks during happy hour. The crowd is a mix of locals and tourists. Ordered some Don Julio margaritas and they did not disappoint! They were strong and perfectly balanced. The drinks were neither too tart nor citrusy. The bartender was a total joy and very knowledgeable. I inquired about a chocolate martini and their recipe was unlike any I've ever had. They made one comprised of vanilla vodka, kahlua, bailey's, and amaretto. It was an interesting take on of my favorites and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. read more

Vig Bar - Don Julio margaritas - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I think back on the many raucous nights I've spent at Vig Bar with the utmost fondness and nostalgia. Though the jaded New Yorker in me wouldn't consider this the most exciting or noteworthy bar in the city, it checks a lot of boxes which is more than I can say for a lot of the trendier spots that are often too crowded to enjoy. My friends and I have spent many nights cutting a rug into the wee hours of the morning, vibing to the live DJs they invite on a regular basis. The music is always high quality, the transitions are always smooth, and fellow dancers have always had the best energy. There's no dress code, so you can enjoy a club atmosphere without the cover fee or untoward attitudes of your typical club crowd. At first glance, the bar is just one big room, with booths and tables on one side and the bar on the other. The space in between acts as the dance floor. Peep the neon sign above the blink-and-you'll-miss-it entrance at the back that reads "Massage" and mosey on over to the back to find a secret room, spacious enough for a second dance floor and booth seating aplenty. You can reserve this for parties or just take it over with your friends for a semi-private space. It has relaxed, unpretentious speakeasy vibes. In fact, this bar is so relaxed you can bring food into its space. I recommend ordering a pie from the amazing Prince Street Pizza around the corner and bringing it back to enjoy. Without a doubt you'll be the life of the party. read more

Ever since I discovered this place through IG, I've come here a few times. This is a great place to hang out with friends but the music is a hit or miss. I came on two separate Friday nights and I feel like it is crowded till maybe 11-12 and then it starts getting empty read more

Drinks are made fast and the taste is consistent with each round. There's a comedy show in the back on Sundays. It's cool I guess read more

Small cute bar with limited seating. Decent priced drinks, was pretty crowded when we went but enough room to be able to move around. Ordered gin and tonic here was pretty decent read more

Came here for a drink last night with two buddies. This is a good bar. The kind of spot that makes you wonder if anyone in New York works... it was 930 on a Tuesday and the place was buzzing. I wish they had more rye whiskeys read more

They have a new cute neon sign, which in 2021 is a great way to drawn in the Instagram crowd. They have 2 frozen drinks, we tried the watermelon one. It was good, however it was small and I don't think it was worth the $15 we paid. I'd go back for a happy hour for sure! I liked the vibe, I just wouldn't waste my money on the frozen drinks read more

Vig Bar - the entrance to the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

This bar has a great drink menu and we loved that they had a partnership with the pizza place next door- we had a margarita pizza with our mystery jell-o shots and had a beautiful time read more

It's... fine. Gets crowded so you can't move around. Bartender is cool. They have a limited happy hour menu (beer selection is terrible for HH though, but decent otherwise). Still trying to figure out what a "fully loaded" Tecate is... Also, they check everyone's IDs if that matters. read more

A group of 5 of us stumbled upon Vig Bar after 3 other bars we wanted to go into was packed. Vig Bar was pretty full, but we managed to grab a spot by the front windows for the 5 of us. Getting drinks takes a while though, as there were only 2 bartenders. HH menu for drinks is a bit limited. Drink prices are decent - pretty fair for the neighborhood. Whiskey Sours were delicious, but not very strong. It does get uncomfortably crowded and also unbearably loud as it gets later, so it's not a great place to do any kind of chatting or catching up. read more