This place doesn't even deserve 1 star. Worst bar ever the bouncers and staff are insanely rude. Literally wouldn't send my worst enemy to whiskey town. DONT GO HERE read more

Been going here for about a year now, which says a lot about this place. My friends and I started coming here for Friday happy hour, and have continued coming here for various reasons, or for no reasons at all. Dude, they serve drinks in pint glasses! And there are picklebacks! And mad chill bartenders! (I just said mad chill. Is this ten years ago?) I always end up getting ridiculously drunk at this place. It's really hard not to when the drinks are so delicious and the picklebacks are so...easy to shoot. It's also worth mentioning that I was not a whiskey drinker. But I find myself slowly incorporating whiskey into my daily life. (Well, not daily, but you get the point.) Picklebacks and Whiskey Town are to blame (Thank?) for this. Also, Co-ed bathrooms. ;-) read more

Amazing drinklist including "cocktails" which consist of mashed ice, lemons and whiskey or you can choose from the combo specials which is your choice of beer and a shot. Loads of Sweet Tea Vodka. Happy Hour everyday from 6-9pm = $2 off everything. Shelves of Guess Who, Jenga, Scrabble -- I think I saw Shark Attack back there, too. Koozies with your cans of Bud. Photo booth to document yourself after said "cocktails" Menu consisting of hot pockets, popcorn, and other microwaveable necessities you crave when 3 sheets to the wind. Before 9pm on a weekday, quiet enough to hold a conversation with your pal about dating that the bartender comes over and chimes in. On that note, cute bartender. Remind me again why I'm not here every night? read more

So I drag my boyfriend to Whiskey Town..promising him we were about to have THE shot of our lives! He immediately assumes it's a shot of whiskey..(wonder why) He goes, "Aw Babe, I like Whiskey, but I dunno about whiskey shots...I dunno..." (Boyfriend writes as follows to defend ego): Now don't get me wrong, I love Jack and coke...well almost anything and coke, but drinking something straight that forces an expression on my face like I've just been pepper sprayed, kicked in my manhood, and paying for it is not my idea of a good time. So I notch this up with taking her skydiving or agreeing to salsa classes and yoga, sometimes you gotta do what every fiber of your body is screaming noooooooooo.......but it was time to Man Up especially with my girl charging straight through the door!....alright..turning laptop back over to lil' Miss Whiskey Queen.... OK :~) Back to my review: Enter: The Pickleback Wiki defines it as such: "A pickleback is a type of shot wherein a shot of whiskey is chased by a shot of pickle brine. The pickle brine works to neutralize both the taste of the whiskey and the burn of the alcohol. They are preferred drinks by outdoorsmen, oarsmen and river rats for their dual purpose to continue partying while replacing electrolytes lost in the adventuring." Well...I'd hardly call myself an outdoorsmen, oarsmen, or river rat (what's a river rat anyways?)...but I'm fairly certain it helped my electrolyte problem!!! VERDICT (Pickleback): Surprisingly TASTY! Wow yum! VERDICT (Whiskey Town): Good service, laid back crowd, neat drinks. If you come here, you must try their signature shot, but not too many! Otherwise you may find yourself....in a pickle? read more

Went here for a friend's birthday around 11:30 on a Saturday night - already so packed that you can't move without pushing people. Don't wear fancy shoes because you will get spilled on. It's definitely a guy's bar - all in thier 20s, mosty attractive, preppy recent grads of Pitt/Syracuse/Binghamton/PSU types drinking cans of beers in coozies all wearing the same button down (which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're a Jewish girl from suburban philly). No atmosphere or attempt for one, no interesting cocktails or attempt for any, dirty bathrooms without toilet paper, waitresses walk around with coolers swung around their arm to deliver to the tables (seriously, like picnic coolers). read more

This has got to be the best smelling bar I've ever been to. So fresh and so clean! Me and my tubby double chinned avatar came here to meet Lizz K. and Jenn C. along with two of their Yelp friends. Quite spacious the place is with booths, empty floor space and bar seats. My boy and I decided to park at the bar while the girls play drunken Jenga in their booth. Bartender introduced us to Baker's Whiskey (I believe it's a Whiskey) and we felt fairly nice after one. I also believe he said it was 53%...scha-wing! the chicks were downing shots of pickle-back in between games. We took one with them even though I'm not a fan of pickles and to my surprise, their pickle juice had a nice kick to it at the end. I actually enjoyed this shot and recommend it. read more

I love this place. Maybe it's the hot bartender Zach or the dive-y dance party ambiance but it's truly one of my favorite go-to spots in the city. It is, however, slowly becoming too popular for it's own good and the lines are getting serious but I don't hate it just yet. The prices are awesome, the pickleback shots are deadly, and the music is always on point! read more

Finally Whiskey Town gets a review. Last week I couldnt remember the name and was lost because it was not on Yelp and had to go on a scavenger hunt to find it again. It's well deserved 4 star....this is a great simple loungey bar with no muss, no fuss. The bartender/eresses are mellow and cool and make excellent fresh pressed juice drinks with vodka/whiskey. Highly recommend. read more

Love this bar! Had my birthday party here last weekend and had an awesome time. Sure it gets packed, but what doesn't on a Saturday night? George and Justin are the best and beers in cans (and multiple beers purchased in coolers) add to super fun ambiance! A great local find! read more

I've heard this place is pretty jumping on Friday and Saturday nights, but my experiences here have only happened on weeknights during Happy Hour. I really, really enjoy their Happy Hour. $2 off yummy drinks that normally cost $10. $8 for a drink may be more than you're willing to spend in a dive-ish bar but consider that these drinks come in pint glasses. Once the copious amounts of vodka and whiskey (sometimes together) hit your system, Carl, the super-friendly bartender, will hand you that menu book. Take it back to your low-lit, wooden cube booth so you and your friends can mull over whether or not that slice of pizza should come with you into the photo booth. (Yes, it should.) read more

As divey as divey bars get. Awesome spot in the East Village for a casual beer, or pickle juice shot. Drinks aren't too pricey, and again has a very chill vibe. Tables have boardgames such as Jenga, which make it a chill place to hang out with a couple friends. No dress code, very relaxed environment. Great for a casual/not-first-date or just a cool hang out spot. read more

I DJ here on Wednesday nights (80s / 90s / indie rock and pop classics and guilty pleasures) but man does this place get packed on weekends! I love it! The Wednesdays that I'm there are always chill and manage to get good crowds despite the weather lately. The Ruotolo brothers do business very well. They generally know about 95% of the people that come in but it's not because they knew them previously! They great everyone with a warm welcome, exchange names and promptly make sure you're getting drunk. They ALWAYS remember the names of my friends who come in week after week and the staff on hand is always super friendly and awesome. Give them a ring and they will give you tables and everything without the hassle and they sure as hell know how to keep the drinks flowing. read more

I never write Yelp reviews, but this place really deserved it. Hands down, the besttt DJ I have heard in the city in a long, long time. He played great 80s, 90s, and today's hit songs. Backstreet boys, Whitney, Hanson, and Britney Spears all in one night? Yes please! There is a great variety. If you liked that whole era of music, then this is the place to be. My friends and I didn't stop dancing the entire night. Oh and the pickelback shots are actually delicious. Also, reserving a table for a birthday or gathering is the way to go. It's free, and you have your own little dance area away from the crowd that inevitably gathers as the night goes on. Definitely a birthday to remember! read more

Other than the place being pitch black, the choice of songs they played were awesome! Great crowd...the men looked delicious! Try the pickle back shot(s)! So gross, yet for some reason, so good! P.S. $30 minimum for drinks if you want to pay by credit card. Also, you can't go wrong with a photobooth inside the bar! read more

Welcome to Whiskey Town, Meat Market of the East Village. I mean, this place could probably have its own area code on textsfromlastnight.com. I've been here more times than I'd like to admit, every visit unprepared to dive into an ocean of sweaty, post-college, bridge-and-tunnel bodies on a weekend night. The guys who work the door are nice enough for looking absolutely miserable. However, crowd control is not Whiskey Town's forte. It was way too packed in there last time I went and management just kept filling the bar - only have I felt more like a sardine when riding the F train at rush hour. It should be noted I do not like being in a clown car, much less do I like drinking in them. But, typically, on nights with a packed house such as my last experience, once I'm settled and/or my patience outlasts others just enough so that the stifling crowd thins itself, Whiskey Town is a good time. There are a number of things I genuinely like about this bar. Mixed drinks are typically under ten bucks and come in those big-ass glasses that college bars serve Long Islands in. Beers can be purchased in coolers or served with free koozies - or are they cozies? Photobooths will always score points with me, even if I don't take advantage of them being there. The communal bathroom set-up works as it should, the one thing about Whiskey Town that actually helps reduce traffic. Generic top 40 hits typically keep the party going till last call. The minglin' singles of the metropolitan New York area will surely enjoy this place most, if they don't mind a rogue elbow to the back of the head on the way to and from the bar. If you can get there early to snag a booth - do it. Your night will be that much more enjoyable - anything to separate yourself from the sea of meat. read more

I was tagging along with the REGULARS to this Bar (Aka Cassandra and Jennifer). Photo Booth?? - Picture shot while you're wasted Shots?? -" The manager " gets me in trouble. Music - Is mixed, but not always to 40's (i love 80's!) Price - Affordable (specially Happy Hours) Service - Super friendly bartenders and quick. read more

Honestly I wanna give this place 3 stars, but it gets a whole extra star because of the vibe... I was smobbling down the street looking for a bar to have a drink at and we stopped in here. The drinks were $10 a pop, and i figured, i'd get some whiskey, because, why not? First of all, the drinks they give you are HUGE, pint glasses if I'm not mistaken. Not to mention, everyone in the bar was raging like I've rarely ever seen! People were having the times of their respective lives, it was quite a site to behold. When we walked in I thought it was weird how hard everyone was partying, but after ordering a drink and seeing the size of it, it allll made sense. Not a bad bar in town, no nonsense...and clearly no holds barred. read more

So I didn't know what to expect when a guy I was dating asked me to meet him at Whiskey Town... I was like, "Maybe he thinks I'm an alcoholic" Well he probably does but this place is pretty awesome in terms of gimmicky dive bars. All the beer comes in cans and comes with one of those foam beer coolers (which you can purchase). The music is eh but on the weekdays, it's totally dead and the bartenders are SO FRIENDLY and play their ipods (they take requests). My bartender actually remembered me the next time I came in with a group of friends and sent over rounds of shots. Very hospitable. The best part about Whiskey Town is you can reserve tables with any attitude - you don't need to have a minimum amt of people or buy a $200 of Absolut. They just let you sit.. what a treat. This place can get quite fratty on the weekends but honestly, the super friendly bartenders and laid back laws regarding the tables/seating is good enough for me! read more

Disclaimer: don't come here if you like having space to move or breathe. We showed up around midnight on a Friday and it was PACKED. The crowd is definitely a super young crowd. Everyone is very pushy, drunk, college-y, and frankly annoying. It is so hot and it takes you ten minutes to get from one side of the bar to another. Other places in the area like Phebes and The Wren are definitely still fun but less crazy and don't make you feel like you're at a sweaty college frat party. The one thing I enjoyed was the old school music. read more

While the drinks are decent, I have never stepped foot into Whiskey Town and been able to move around without aggravation and discomfort (it should be noted I have only been there on Fridays and Saturdays). The bouncers don't seem to care about the space and capacity of the venue so they don't turn anyone away or make them wait outside. Therefore, it is a giant sea of shoulder-to-shoulder people inside. Getting a drink takes a lot of pushing and waiting, and then finding somewhere to actually enjoy that drink is nearly impossible. I've never seen a bar be so beyond crowded so consistently - and not in a good way. I guess if you are looking to throw bows, then this might be your place. On the plus side, I once saw the kid who played Minkus on "Boy Meets World" there. read more

I like Whiskey Town a whole lot. This is a bro bar. I can't exactly pin down which part is the bro part, but this is a place to find bros. Whiskey Town traffics in young men who wear long-sleeve, buttoned-down shirts one buys at Macy's that their moms picked out for them. For various reasons, the bar is for and about women. Finding out it's a woman's bar is always somewhere around midnight, when the DJ goes straight to boy bands? The bouncers are very large, and fast to help out if a woman feels slighted by some drunk dude. The danger versus safety equation is to seem dangerous, whereas I think everybody is safe. I think Julian is an excellent bartender who knows how to pour and how to cut someone off if they're getting too drunk or on their way there. I've also been there when it's not busy, and he has the ability to have excellent conversations and really listen. This bar is similar to Sweet and Vicious, another bar close by. This bar is also similar to Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights of Washington, DC. read more

Soo I'll be blunt here: I have little to say here. Don't ask me how I got here, becuase before I reviewed this place I had to look to see what neighborhood it was in. Yeah, it was one of those nights. I felt like I was 3 shades too drunk and 5 years too old for the bar. In my blur I got the sense it was a college bar? Guys in collared shirts were grinding on girls in heels to top 40 music. I think we just stood there on the dance floor and stared at everyone. 10 minutes later, after perhaps a cocktail was consumed, my partner in crime slurrs, "Where the fuck are we?" So we left. This concludes the most helpful Yelp review ever. "Your next Yelp Review await!" Yeah, challenge accepted there, Yelp. read more

Again--why did I end up here? This place is packed to the gills with the yuppie brigade that has flooded the East Village. If you're not in the mood to fight your way through an immovable barrier of striped button down shirts to get to the bar, then skip it. Its one redeeming quality is that it has the kind of music that you can get REALLY cornball to--songs you know every word of--a bizarre mix of the 50s and early 2000s. Why is this the music of choice for the early 30s crowd that seems to frequent Whiskey Town? read more

Reserved a table here for my birthday on a Friday night. I originally reserved the alcove by the entrance of the room, but Carl called the next evening to let me know an actual table (that seats around 10 people) by the DJ booth was free. I definitely appreciated the heads up AND the fact that there is no minimum fee for a table. The DJ played music for everyone... from 80s hits to top 40. Decent selection if you're just looking for a beat to drunkenly dance to. The bartenders were all amazing and fun to talk to. I love their slogan "Let's get weird." The drinks from their custom menu were great and averagely priced. Having a need for gin, I sipped on Bill Cosby's all night. We did do some pickle backs, though, because you really can't go to Whiskey Town and not try them. Finally, they have a photo booth which always makes for great entertainment (though at $5 a pop, so pose wisely)! It was a great place for a large group and I would definitely make another reservation with them, or even just pop in for another shot! read more

Giac K. isn't drinking beer for a year, so when I met up with him and Christopher R., we needed to find a place with whiskey. Upon typing it into Yelp's search, Whiskey Town was the closest option, though it wouldn't have mattered how far away it was due to the fact that we all seem to have a love of places with "Town" in the name. (See my review of Bageltown of Levittown) In addition to enjoying establishments with "Town" in the name, we're also an antisocial bunch, so the fact that Whiskey Town was fairly uninhabited and laid back on a Friday night was a plus. Then their $10 shot and a beer drink special, with a decent if not great selection of whiskeys and beers, proved to cement Whiskey Town in the "Place with Town in the Name" Hall of Fame. read more

For not ever visiting Whiskey Town and just deciding to have Birthday drinking session here, I clearly made the right decision! I can't say one bad thing about this place. Justin, George and their team were more then accommodating. 6 packs kept in ice coolers table side!! Love it! Let's just say ......I closed the bar and didn't have a problem recalling events that happened throughout the evening/morning...Drama!!! And I was one blotto lady ;P I hope to visit again soon.... because this place is cool! read more

I came here last week for the 88 cent Evan WIlliams whiskey night. Needless to say, that was a great deal. And there are plenty of good things to be said for the place. The exposed brick walls are really nice, the koozies and coolers are reminiscent of college tailgating if you're into that, bartenders are friendly and fun to watch as they acrobatically juggle liquor bottles ("How much more do you think they make in tips for doing that?" I asked my tactless friend. "You're supposed to tip?" she answered). The main downside is that it's just one small room. In a bar that attracts a lot of college kids and has a raucous vibe, it's nice to have a little extra space. Here, you're probably gonna get pushed around and stepped on...if whiskey makes you belligerent, watch out. read more

Oy. My experiences here on a few Saturday nights: Jam packed. Unpretentious. Sweaty. Cheap. Dancey. Nuts-to-butts. Koozie. Just a few of the words that come to mind. I do enjoy the inexpensive beer cans sold in koozies, and being able to purchase a cooler of beer is even better. Nasty bathrooms = expected. Getting to the bar can be an adventure, so locking down a booth and becoming friends with the waitress is definitely the way to go. Also, there usually seems to be a decently good ratio of guys/girls... I always notice a lot of women here looking to sort of dance the night away. In my opinion, it's a 3 star bar (I'll be generous) -- only because I don't end up dropping a lot of cash here and any place where beer cans are more prevalent than beer bottles gets at last a timid thumbs up. It's actually a 5-star bar if you are looking for a pretty cheap, somewhat fratty, pop music dance party type of place. But for me... well, at least the people here make me laugh. read more

Oh Whiskey Town how you've let me down. I've always liked you for your great bartenders and pickle backs. Living in the shadow of your cooler older Chinatown brother, you were a good pick when in the East Village. Sure, you get too packed with college kids and it turns into a frat party, but you were a good dive-y whiskey bar. This is until you had to be THAT way. Out running errands around the city the other day I chose to wear sandals (judge me if you must but I like my havianas, hooked on them since living in South Florida) Decided to check go to Whiskey Town, a place I had been many times before without incident.... So much to my surprise THE BOUNCER STOPPED ME AT THE DOOR!! "No sandals for men, its OK for the ladies though" That policy doesn't even make sense. I've heard some places say its a safety thing, broken glass or whatever... but no, its OK for girls! Apparently the bouncer got mixed up his other job at Avenue. Know your place Whiskey Town - you're a whiskey bar, you're the answer to a jerky club! You shouldn't have a dress code or a bouncer in a black suit. I'm very disappointed that you've grown up into everything you should hate! read more

Came here a couple of times as a last resort -- meeting up with other friends -- option and I actually had a decent time. I'm not the 'divey bar' kinda girl, so I thought I would be out of my element, but each time I came with good company and I'm definitely a 'make-the-best-of-it' kinda girl. Cheap drinks, fun music, drunk people pretty much sums up this place. read more

Supposedly this bar was the originator of the pickle back (whiskey followed by pickle juice) which earns it the second star. Otherwise, the bar is mediocre. I went with a group of friends on an un-crowded Thursday. The bouncer was taking his job wayyyyyyy too seriously, rushing us all in when you know how girls are, who can find their id quickly and then we like to wait. So needless to say one of my friends was annoyed and told the bouncer to relax, and he proceeded to not let her in at all. Excessively annoying as half of us had already ordered drinks inside. We left and went to Von, which has a much better ambiance and crowd anyway. Bottom line: stop here for cheap drinks, but don't make it a long term destination. And avoid the bitter overweight bouncer. read more

Really 3.5 but bumping it up to 4 for the 00's playlist, koozies that come with your beer order and a photo booth. Was here to celebrate my friend's birthday and boy, does this place get packed! Having been here before, she reserved us a table beforehand. I don't think I could have handled hanging by the bar otherwise. The norm seems to be standing up on your seats and dancing, which was pretty fun. Also loved their music selection that definitely brought back memories - Spice Girls, n'Sync and BSB - I'm sold :). Dive bar? Yes. But do it right (aka reserve a table) and you will have a blast! read more

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Love love love this little place! Came here a month ago during our trip to NYC, and had to return!! Bartenders are great, beer is cold, and the pickle back shots are still kicking my ass! But the best part is the selection of grilled cheese sandwiches... technically, they're more like panini pressed sandwiches, but there are a few options (my favorite is the philly steak) and they make them hot right as you order! Soooo good!! read more

Its almost as awesome as Whiskey Brooklyn.. and I say that because Whiskey Town doesnt have any bacon.. or tater tots.. or any grub for that matter.. but they do have games and a photobooth.. so all in all its awesome.. i just cant seem to stop thinking about Whiskey Brooklyn while I'm there.. mmmm.. bacon..... read more

My kind of place. Relaxed atmosphere and extremely friendly bartenders. Cheap drinks and and fun trivia. The bartender made an announcement that they would be closed for the new year weekend "because the staff needs to get drunk too." Thought that was pretty funny and down to earth. This is the kind of place to go and kick back with a few beers and avoid all those god damn yuppies (even if you are one). I also left my bag at this place because I indulged in their beer bucket specials a little too hard, and they immediately found it and let me pick it up the next day. That was legendary, 5 fucking stars. Thanks again guys. read more

The music tonight was unreal. Hit after hit after hit. I really don't know why we left. I've never tried so hard to stay at a place just for its music. Just great poppy fun dance hits. Not a single mistake or lame song in there. Only thing holding it back was how crowded it was, preventing me from truly being able to shake it out. Not that I tried, but it would've just been banging into bodies the whole time. I need some room sometimes. read more

The name caught our attention. We like whiskey. The name conjures something very whimsical--wouldn't it be fun to live in whiskey town? The bar itself is cool. It's a good size, small but not too crowded, with a good selection of drinks. Some of which are kind of odd: there's one that involves a shot of pickle juice. Complaints, though, about the crowd and the music. Do you like to kick back Miller Lite with your bros? Do you like singing along to Don't Stop Believing? Do you yearn for high school? If yes, you'll like Whiskey Town. If no, stop in for a drink, take in the DJ's awful selections, observe the crowd and roll out. read more

TLDR: you will love Whiskey Town if you're in college, underage, and/or from Jersey, Westchesta, or CT. Picklebacks and koozies. Human bumper cars is right. Whiskey Town is PACKED with B&T-types, Euros, and men who can't dance. Seriously - one night here TWO guys thought "I can't dance!" would be a rewarding pick-up line. Everyone here is piss-drunk and sloppy -- the weird bathroom situation (sink outside the bathroom?) makes things that much more interesting. Shitty 80's music to boot; they fail at irony. read more

Came here this past Friday night with my sister and her friends. One of them just turned 21 (oh boy) so they were pretty much out to get crazy. We were hanging out by the bar and dancing. They played a variety of music but mostly today's hits. It got crowded pretty fast and the next thing I knew, the birthday boy disappeared. Turned out he got kicked out (not sure what the full story is but from what I heard, one of the bartenders said something about him). Sadly, my sister had just ordered a drink for him so she had to chug it herself. We left to go to 13th Step but the birthday boy didn't want to stay so he bounced because he felt bad. None of this made sense to me but I just went along with it even though I was exhausted after a long day. The people who stayed were me, my sister, and one of his friends and somehow..we ended up here again after 13th Step. At our second visit, the crowd has doubled. There was hardly any space to move around in and it became very uncomfortable. Why does the doorman keep letting people in if it was already over the limit? Go figure. We hung out by the DJ booth but by this point, I was already running low on energy. It was about 2am. Whiskey Ward is your basic east village dive bar. You come here to get drunk and just dance like a maniac. The crowd, at least on the night that I went, seemed to be of people who were under 25 years old. I could not stand how crowded it got. I am all about good music and having fun, but if the space does not allow for it, then there is no fun to be had! read more

Really really good trivia! Four people, sit down, after dinner drinks and food. First time. Prices on food was eh. PIzza for $10 for one, is not appetizing and not filling is usually a no-no. But the Monday trivia was amazing. Sciieeence!!! My favorite spot to win a shot for naming a tune =) Beers and service was good even for the back table near the trivia person. read more