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    Ace Bar

    3.5 (420 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Arcades, Pool Halls
    Open 3:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Happy hour specials

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    Vidhi P.

    Ace Bar is the kind of spot locals hope stays off the radar -- but here I am, spilling the secret. Tucked away in Alphabet City- East Village, it's perfect for big groups -- whether you want to sit, stand, or just spread out around the bar. They have it all: pool tables, dart boards, pinball, and skee-ball, plus a cute claw machine and photo booth!! And the best part? Happy hour runs long -- Monday to Friday 3-9 PM, Sunday 1-9 PM. I walked in around 6 PM on a Thursday and it was practically empty -- aka the dream if you're trying to avoid the post-work crowd. Definitely bookmarking this one for the next group catch-up. Save it for your next low-key happy hour

    Johnny N.

    I came here on one of those random spark missions on a Monday where you just go with the flow of the night. One moment you're at dinner and the next you're 6 drinks deep at a dive bar you didn't know existed, walking towards the door to rip a drunk cig with someone you didn't know before the sun went down. Yeah, I have work tomorrow and will be down bad in the morning but I also like to feel like I'm living life here and there ahahaha. I was in here, a corona in the left hand and a skeeball in the right hand, darting those corner pockets 100s like I'm Patty Mahomes throwing no look dimes. Although it's $6 for skeeball which was kinda wild. You get 3 games, but I'd much rather do $2 a pop. There's also a pool table, darts, pinball, etc. Something for everybody in here. I love Alphabet City. I've lived here over a year now and am still learning new things, finding new places seemingly every week. A-TOWN STAND UP! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Awesome games and watched football

    Awesome games and watched football and sports. Come here for a good time arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    Ski Ball for sureski

    Pretty decent beer, the ski ball was excellent tho! Definitely recommend for ski ball fans

    Oh my gosh Luv luv Hot guys on god Free beer dead ass Pool fr fr Football.... Meh Darts get mad Wolf man at the front... HOTTTTTT!!!! (Definitely would)

    Victoria X.

    Came here on a Friday night for my boyfriends birthday. Reserving a table was very easy, via email, and I was surprised I was allowed to do so for a Friday night. It's a lowkey bar with a few arcade games available in the front, and towards the back is a pool table and two dart boards and skeeball. If you're looking to play pool, come with cash. It is two dollars a game, but there is a huge markup if you swipe with your card. The CC minimum for the bar is $20 (3 regular beer of your choice @ $7 each, or 5 house beers at $4 each)

    It was a great place. A lot of young people and they have Skee-Ball. Also there were a lot of hot girls at this bar so gents if you're looking to find a girlfriend I highly recommend this place.

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    Brian gave us the absolute best service. I will recommend all my friends to come here, especially for birthdays. 10/10.

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    I'm surprised this place it not much more popular, super cool vibes and they have games. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

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    Extremely rude and dismissive to immigrants. The manager was rude and talks to women disrespectfully.

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    The bouncer will make rude remarks based on your appearance and have no remorse for it.

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    Great neighborhood bar.Full of ambiance.Col draft beer and good vibes.Place is always jumping but under controlHighly recommended

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    Ask the Community - Ace Bar

    Do they serve Downeast cider?

    Yeah

    Do they offer any drink specials when it's someones birthday?

    Probably not. But their happy hour is so good, plus their standard offerings are pretty cheap, so you really don't need birthday drink specials.

    How much to play pool?

    $2 per game

    Do they serve food?

    Hi - Ace bar does not serve food however you are welcome to bring food in and you can also have food delivered. We have a menu book with over 50 local restaurants who deliver to us! Thanks : )

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    Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

    Dave & Buster's New York City - Times Square

    2.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Love this place the service at atmosphere is wonderful. I would give it a 5+ plus plus. The manager…read moreTyler Carter was so helpful and friendly will definitely be back.

    The Ultimate Father-Son Rescue Mission: Knicks, Nachos, and Tears…read more ​The Knicks are in the Finals, MSG is electric, but every sports bar turned us away because my boys aren't 21 yet. Pivot. We marched straight into Dave & Buster's in Times Square, and it was the best executive decision I've ever made. ​We didn't just eat; we conducted a tactical assault on the menu: ​Mountain O' Nachos: A literal geological formation of chicken, queso, guac, and jalapeños. We absolutely demolished it. ​Smokehouse BBQ Ribs & Wings: Fall-off-the-bone honey BBQ pork ribs and buffalo wings. Messy perfection. ​Chicken Alfredo: Seasoned chicken, mushrooms, and creamy linguine. Surprisingly great! ​Naked Wings & Fries: The perfect bar food with a 5-sauce dipping gauntlet. ​Brookie Sundae Tower: Warm, gooey brownie-cookies stacked with ice cream and caramel. My sons' absolute favorite. ​Between commercial breaks, we burned off our 4th-quarter anxiety dominating at Hot Shot Baseball. The atmosphere was electric, and our bartender, Malinda, was an absolute MVP keeping the vibes immaculate. ​Then, the final buzzer sounded. 58 years of heartbreak--OVER. ​I looked at my sons, looked at the strangers next to us, and the tough-guy facade completely shattered. We cried. We wept. I held my boys tight, tears streaming down our faces, blubbering right along with a room full of New Yorkers. ​We spilled out onto the neon-lit streets of Times Square, screaming our lungs out into the night to celebrate the end of the drought. Basketball is just a game, but sharing history, shedding tears, and hugging your kids while the city burns with joy? That is forever. ​NEW YORK FOREVER. WE BACK.

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    Coexist Gaming

    Coexist Gaming

    3.7
    (25 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Against my better judgment, I decided to get a monthy membership, going by that website of there's…read more It showed a variety of games including the tennis ones, which is why I went to that dump in the first place. I get there, the young man in the front breaks down the place and the various memberships they offer. I should've peeped that something was amiss because the dude didn't know any of the games that they had! I know, I know...I should've just got the 20.00 one time charge, shit, better than the 30.00 membership that I was foolish enough to get (I swear that website had me gassed)! I was standing there like what if I like it and now I'll have to spend 20 plus an eventual 30. Fuck, ay dios mio, bloodclot!!! Okay, I checked out the first and second levels. Most of the gaming systems have issues: and the remotes are barely functional! Some consoles are not fully configured, and several are not logged into accounts, making proper gameplay impossible. The damn bartender is the one who is supposed to show you how to play the game. He didn't even know what to do and gave a lame ass sorry! The foosball table is entirely unusable, and the pool table is shaky and not steady. The atmosphere is just as bad. The absence of music creates a dull and lifeless atmosphere in the space. The staff appear to be entirely disengaged and unhelpful. I cancelled that damn membership with the quickness and made that boy show me the cancelled part on his screen. Fucking bye forever! Don't waste your time!

    This was my second (maybe third) visit to Coexist, and unfortunately, it has been a disappointment…read moreevery single time. Against my better judgment, I decided to give it one more shot and it just confirmed everything I already suspected. Total waste of money, it's not worth it. Most of the gaming systems have issues: the remotes are barely functional, some consoles aren't even fully set up, and a few aren't signed into accounts so you can't even play properly. The foosball table is completely broken, and the pool table is wobbly and unstable. The atmosphere is just as bad. There's no music playing, which makes the entire place feel dull and lifeless. The employees seem completely uninterested and not helpful at all -- whether it's empty or packed, the service and vibe don't get any better. When it's crowded, it's even worse because there's barely any space to move around or enjoy yourself. Bottom line: I won't be coming back. If you're looking for a better gaming spot, BrookLAN is miles ahead of this place.

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    He gets super sexy in our speakeasy lounge.
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    Bowlero Times Square

    Bowlero Times Square

    3.1
    (639 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I came here recently with a Groupon for bowling and shoes for a party of 6, which made it very…read moreaffordable, but at the cost of not being able to make a reservation for a lane. Luckily we arrived early, but it was a bit upsetting that they couldn't provide an estimate of how long the wait might be, only a list of how long some other groups have currently waited, ranging up to 3 hours, which is a long time to spend wandering around Times Square waiting for a text. I also had some arcade credit from another Groupon, which we used to keep ourselves entertained for about 45 minutes during our wait. We were so happy when we finally got the text that it was our turn to bowl. It was a bit cramped at our area, not having quite enough space for everyone to sit comfortably or easily get from the seats to the bowling area without needing others to shift around.

    So I came back for my company's holiday party. It's a nice size space more than enough space for…read morea good time. I like to bowl so I spent most of my time there. Everything is automated so it was very easy to add names and just start bowling. The staff was good on the floor and the bar. Our company got open bar and food. All the food was cold. The selection of food was cold hard sandwich or something fried, the Bowlmor faults for the selection of items. Is there fault that everything was cold. There was a toss salad and chips/dips available. Overall I had fun and would come with friends.

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    Frames Bowling Lounge

    Frames Bowling Lounge

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    Free WiFi
    Available by appointment

    Frames never disappoints, but Adam behind the bar is truly the reason this place feels like home…read more I've known him for about 5 years now and every single time I come in, he's on point. He never forgets my drink order, always makes sure everyone is taken care of, and somehow remembers EVERYONE'S order like it's second nature. His customer service is unmatched -- attentive, accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and it completely changes the experience. Adam is not just an amazing bartender, he's an amazing human being. If you're going to Frames, make sure you stop by the front bar and see Adam. People like him are rare and definitely deserve recognition. Thank you for always making every visit a great one!

    Our CFO took us out for a summer event for the finance team here yesterday. I am going through a…read moremedical process so I am unable to drink the remainder of the month so I was a bit unsure how I will enjoy myself. However, I realized I was pretty fun without alcohol. To be fair, still prefer the booze, but health first. We got a package where we had two hours of bowling and a bit of karaoke. We got caesar salad, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and chicken tenders. All was good except the nachos. Skip it. After a game of bowling, some of us stayed and did some karaoke. Personally think this is a good place to bowl, sing, and do other things like pingpong and pool, but the location is not ideal. Port authority gets really sketchy after dark. Would not go out of my way seeking this place out.

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    Air Hockey in the Spare-cade
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    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

    4.6
    (195 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    FUNNNNNN TIMESSSS Played beer pong and ping pong, chill…read morevibes all around. Great spot to hang with friends and just have fun.

    With the understanding that I'm definitely not the target demo for this place, this could have been…read moreworse. I came here for a work event in honor of a colleague's last day (who I suspect is VERY much the target demo) a few Tuesdays ago. My understanding is that we booked a 6pm to 8pm time slot, featuring an open bar - a cheaper open bar with house spirits, which is certainly what I would have emphasized to whomever had to review the bill later - and...ping pong. K-Town is only a few blocks from where we work, but it's JUST far enough where I rarely walk through it, and it also wasn't a huge destination when I was in college further downtown a little over 20 years ago. Seems edgy from my walks, particularly some of the divey restaurants, but there's probably a reason this might have literally been my debut in the neighborhood. Like nearby Five Iron Golf (and I'm guessing a lot of businesses in this area), Space Ping Pong requires you to go into a generic building lobby and take an elevator up to the actual establishment. I really don't remember this being a thing in literally any other NYC neighborhood but I'm open to feedback. There were employees downstairs - I think more so on behalf of the building overall versus specific businesses - that managed the influx of people and got them quickly onto the elevator and ultimately their destination. It was very blue in there. Space has a definite arcade/Dave & Busters vibe but also a legit bar, so you're getting some edgy, dim lighting to match. I had to deal with potential NJ Transit drama (a day that ends in a y, am I right?) so i only stayed for about 45 minutes. In that time, I did enjoy two refreshing tequila/grapefruits from the open bar, as well as several informal ping pong matches. On the booze front, these weren't particularly strong, which I didn't really care about, especially since it was a Tuesday and I wasn't trying to get into too much mischief. They tasted pleasant enough, and given that a lot of the alcohol here in terms of both spirits and cocktails was very obviously geared toward barely legal young pups (the menu massively gave off Hoboken) it was a marginal win for me. There was a food menu as well that I heard mixed things about after the fact, but I didn't sample the wares so who can say? That also looked like pretty generic bar food for what it's worth. I imagine people are coming for the ping pong primarily, not the refreshments. The ping pong? Also fine. I would suggest that the areas where the ping pong tables are have at least slightly better lighting. I'm not going to claim that the dim party lights played a hand in my ping pong mediocrity, but it WAS a little tough to see some of the lines on the table (which I'm sure have sophisticated names I'm unaware of). Just slightly brighter - you don't need medical examiner room vibes or anything. Also similar to bowling and its equivalent bumpers on the sides, maybe something to more easily catch or capture the errant ping pong balls? They DO have an employee or two pretty regularly going around with this scooper/sucker thing (I think they have this in golf too) but we had a lot of instances of ping pong balls ending up under tables or rolling off somewhere into the abyss. Debatable though; that's arguably part of the game and I don't think anyone's experience here markedly suffered as a result of a stray ball, especially given that there were tons of available ones to grab when the need presented itself. I didn't mind this. All respect to Space Ping Pong, I'm probably hitting up one of the restaurants next time I'm in the area.

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    Beerpong available
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    Net scape
    Space Ping Pong Lounge & Bar

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