I've been a semi regular of 21 Bar for some years now being it the only bikini bar on my side of The Bronx. In my experience, some weekday nights it'll be empty and I get to take my time talking to and chilling with all the ladies there. They have always been kind and friendly and of service and I can't recall ever having a bad night there. Much better than some strip clubs I've been to in NYC. There is no cover charge and a shot and a beer used to cost $10 it is now $12 due to inflation. I usually tip the girls the other $8 while they dance and twerk on the table. They have a juke box and a juke box app where you can play some music for the ladies to dance to, I think it's like $5 for 3 or 5 songs. Being the budget friendly place it is makes it easier to spend a little more time and money there and come back to visit again. Maybe because I'm a recognizable regular I have had good experiences with the security/bouncers, always greeted with a dap and standard pat down and still explained the rules (no pictures and no touching the women). One time I had a small situation with a drunk guy sitting next to me at the bar who was getting slightly disrespectful and annoying, I told the bouncer what was going on and he got me over to the nicer private corner and handled the guy. The owner Manny can be stern at times but I always greet him and he always greets me. I just get my drinks and talk/flirt the ladies on a chill vibe and I'm good. I always bring males and female friends when I can. I've taken girls there on two different occasions and the bartender/dancers showed them mad love telling them they were pretty etc. Definitely a good place to end your night at! read more

Have been on a few occasions over the past decade, with the most recent being for the first time in a couple years. That's positive in my book as it's not easy to keep the vibe and atmosphere consistent over that period of time considering that more or less everyone working there except for management appeared to be fresh faces. Cool spot to catch NFL games, pair of cheeks, and a corona. read more

- Soooooo much fun - great for after hours - cheap drinks - pretty ladies - gaudy ladies read more

You already know. If you've been to the 21 Bar and didn't have fun then you must not be remembering those two hours where your face had all that flesh about your smell distance. I will call this place the place for people from uptown to end their nights on a positive note without breaking the bank. As long as you know what you want, you will have fun if you go with whatever the current vibe is. I have wound up here so many times and you never wake up regretting it. it's more like... oh right I can do that... and I did. read more

Its is reported that drinks are known to be spiked. This place needs to be shut down permanently by the NYPD. The New York State Liquor Authority is looking into the matter and a case has already been filed. Please avoid at all costs P.S: Its been confirmed by lab results that they have spiked my drinks even beer more than one occasion unfortunately so Watch Out read more

I give 5 stars for the concept! I will go and report back soon once opened, any volunteers to join me...? --- check out the craigslist advert for hiring, funny. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fbh/1412683267.html read more

Cash only. No dress code. No cover charge. Open everyday until 4am. A beer and a shot for $10. Make use of this, because a beer alone is $7 and a shot is $10. **During winter they do not stay open late on Mondays** Imagine a sports bar, but girls in a bikini are dancing at the bar. Also you cant hear the channel but they have closed caption. Tipping is optional. Good conversations. read more

So I had my first time here going with my man. It took time to get in cuz they were at max capacity. Eventually we were let in and it was crowded but still comfortable. The set up is definitely smart. The girls are very beautiful and the drink deals aren't so bad for a bikini bar. The problem is we were kicked out. At first it was because my boyfriend smoked inside (he doesn't smoke at all) and then they accused him of being drunk (he had one drink). Reality is they didn't like that he stopped buying drinks and just wanted to tip the girls. So while it was fun while it lasted I won't be back. There are better places that are run better. read more

This is a really chill spot, definitely for the boys, if you got a cool girl who is confident and has no insecurity issues you can bring her along because the ladies there dancing behind the counter are ALL WOMAN........shhhhesshh ok there was this one quiet girl with glasses (looked like a nerdy librarian....in lingerie of course) and when she got up for her turn to dance she just dropped it on me like a pro from Magic City lmao wasnt expectin all that movement. Best money spent in a long time cheap ass drinks + shakers with skills = Good times :) read more

The drinks? 1 star. (Bleugh.) The girls? 2 stars. (Meh.) The "VIP" section? 3 stars. (Note quotation marks. It kind of felt more like a "random white girls who wandered in" section.) The prices? 4 stars. (Thanks, 21 Bar, for letting us pay happy hour prices after 9 PM!) The bikinis and hooker heels?!?! FIVE STARS, BABY. read more

I really don't know how this place has 4 stars. I came here last night with a group of friends while we were bar hopping. Got here around 3AM. This bar already looks undone from the outside, so I could only imagine the inside. The dancers looked bored, and every time they performed, they just randomly got on top of the bar and started dancing. I would hope that their dancing had more sex appeal, but they just looked so ratchet. Anyway, I didn't like the atmosphere at all. This is the kind of bar creeps go to, and I will definitely not be returning. I see they have good happy hour specials though, so if you're in the mood for a drink, why not? read more

This is hands down one of my favorite bars. Alcohol is cheap and the female bar tenders are cool as hell. I used to come here very often. Great for a guys night out. read more

21 Bar is a hidden gem in Washington Heights. With it's $9 beer and shot drink special all day everyday, you can have your choice from Budweiser, Heineken, Corona?, Presidente and a non-premium shot. The combination makes you question your choices almost right off-the-bat but allows you to relax and open-up to the welcoming atmosphere. The Staff at 21 Bar are without question professional with their establishment. Management and Security interact with customers. A heavy, emphasis on heavy, staff of bartenders and performers greet you with smiles as the customer guided touch-screen juke box comes to life in the background. The ambiance of neon lights and song only adds to the energy of 21 Bar. All beverages one expects at a full bar are there. No short-cuts or sell downs from the bartenders the entire night. The crowd of customers was very mixed. From lawyers, to dancers and artists, and locals. In my estimate of customers, about a 5:1 ratio guys to gals. On a side note, food IS offered in 21 Bar and an expanded menu is in the works. 21 Bar gets an easy 5/5. I was surprised to meet a Staff of good-hearted people , almost as surprised to see on my first visit on Columbus Day Monday that 21 Bar is not your conventional bar. Keyword: Performers. Go check out 21 Bar! Take great care with those drink specials however. God Bless. $20 hookah's ^^, read more

This place is cool. The concept works! The girls were pretty, very nice, and diverse too. They had nice bodies, weren't too shy and worked it for me even though the place was near empty. The drink specials are also insane. I will be coming back soon. read more

Haven't been in awhile and it is still official. They really up the place too with a little renovation. Great customer service as well. They remember you by name. Most basic thing any business can do. Keep it up. read more

Great environment great drink great bar great girls my favorite is Mimi exotic girl nice and cheap place smells a little like ketchup other than me having a problem with the bouncer for my hat the place is great thanks Mimi read more

Great spot to end the night with the guys. The drinks are reasonably prices, especially if you get a beer and shot together. The girls are also very friendly and are always dancing. read more

Went to this bar about 3 or months ago and had the time of my life with the MOST beautiful woman I've seen in here (used to be a regular).. went back and it seems the mean little owner can't get girls to stay here to save his life. So disappointed... when i asked the other girls apparently girls don't stick around here too long and I mean who would? If you ever are in the neighborhood... go across the street...Seriously... unless you like dull variety of girls, overpriced drinks and robo-cop owners because thats all thats in here. read more

This is the best place I've ever been to. Drinks are strong, girls are cute and curvy, and I had so much amazing booty in my face. Will definitely go back! read more

I usually come here to end my night after I've been out drinking in the heights. Isn't anything amazing but the atmosphere I think is unique and the girls are friendly. read more

I give it 3 stars for nostalgia. I did have some good times & meet some good people there back in 2014/ 2015. But honestly this place is only worth it if you got a 20, live nearby & have time to waste. A beer used to be $5 with a free one if you bring a flyer. Then $6, now $7. $5 water. Unless you shower the girls/ workers with money & hookah, they just sit on their phones. The owner is a greedy little man who tried to ban me from the bar for not drinking enough & trying to be social with his workers, despite me being a model customer who consistently tipped & followed every rule. No touching, no hats allowed. Now a days he's just hiring anybody which has really damaged the bar. It used to be an all star lineup, now on your average night it's like 5 just ok looking black girls & 1 hot girl. Kinda makes going not worth it. The comfort of my bed, TV and some porn or a disappointing night at 21 bar? read more

Girls are really beautiful and kind, but the owner and the bouncer yelling at them because it's their turn to dance on the bar, or because they don't talk to the costumers, or because they accidentally broke a bottle while dancing; and doing it in front of the costumers, is very ghetto, not classy and, of course, unprofessional. I'm never coming back. These girls don't deserve to be yelled at like that. read more

Have to admit from a workers perspective this place really sucks. The owner doesn't pay you 1st of all and takes tips out of your pay each night you work. If you are late even 5 min, "benny" or phelix will take 5-10 dollars out of your pay. They also keep 100 of your tips as deposit so you have to come back to get your 100 dollars if you decide to quit. They treat us like slaves and yell at us when we are not making enough sales, they also threatens to fire us if we do not sell enough. If you enjoy being constantly yelled at by Carlos then this is the place for you. Also if you like working half naked and making not even 100 sometimes they this is the place for you. 1st night I made 86 dollars :) (i no longer work here obviously) Also apply here if you like to work for free from 7:30 pm to 5am and have to watch your boss count down drunk out of his mind then by all mean apply to work here. Spanish speaking a plus. read more

love this place, small, intimate place, the bikini bartenders are super friendly, good music and the drinks are not expensive. will keep going and recommend to others. great place to pregame or end your night. read more