Augurs Well is a craft beer bar that opened in Manhattan, New York in 2011. It was founded by Queens-native Greg Nardello Jr. and his father Greg Sr. The elder Greg made a name for himself when he opened the dive bar Tribeca Tavern in 1996. Both Gregs went into business together when they opened a small bar in the East Village in 2011. The focus would be on delicious burgers and locally-produced craft beer. Initially dubbed "The Burger Shop", it was later renamed "The Village Joker", and then they finally settled on "Augurs Well" in 2013. Regardless of the name, the bar has earned a reputation for being one of the best craft beer and burger joints in New York City. Greg Sr. sadly passed away in 2021, not long after the Tribeca Tavern became a victim of the pandemic. Greg Jr. and his sister Angela opened Grand Eleven, a cocktail bar initially dreamed up by their late father, in 2023. I recently visited Augurs Well while I was in the Village to see a concert. I arrived a few hours before the show so I could grab some beers and bites beforehand. I had seen Augurs Well mentioned on several lists of great beer bars in NYC, so it was my first stop of the evening. The place was small, cozy and inviting. The draught list was very impressive! I first ordered a draught pour of Timber Ales' "The Offer" (Double IPA). It had lovely notes of citrus and tropical fruit. In addition to their signature burgers and beer selection, the bar also makes craft cocktails and offers sandwiches, wings, tacos, nachos, and other various bar bites. However, I only had eyes for a burger. I grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered the "Bacon Cheeseburger" (double cheeseburger topped w/ bacon, grilled onions, pickles, served w/ curly fries & chipotle sauce) and paired it with a draught pour of Grimm Artisanal Ales' "Maximum Happiness" (IPA). It was a match made in Heaven! The burger was so juicy and flavorful and the beer had lovely notes of berries and tropical fruit. If you're looking for some great craft beer bars in NYC then add Augurs Well to your list! read more

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Have had Augurs on my radar to try for a while now and finally had the opportunity to swing by while waiting for a nearby dinner reservation. They have a great draft list and can list, so there is something for everyone. Food looked solid but I didn't try any since I was headed to dinner. Interior had a few tables along with seats at the bar. read more

Cozy little spot to get some food, a drink, or both. Plenty of seating at the bar, or at tables. Both food and drinks come out promptly with no fanfare, but plenty of taste. Bartender was friendly and made a good solid drink! No complaints there! The only thing is that on a busy night, they needed two bartenders, and the 2nd one didn't come till later in. The place gets slammed pretty fast. We didn't have any issues getting our drinks on time, because we were literally in front of the bartender, but others seemed to feel a bit of pressure to order when they came around to check on things because things got so crazy busy. Really wish that they had more help. The kitchen staff were really helpful. They'd bring out our food and take away the empty plates and other flotsam, so that the bartender could focus on making drinks. Overall it's a great little spot to duck into on a rainy night. read more

After walking around the East Village, we ended up at Augurs Well, a cozy little bar with a laid-back vibe. It wasn't too busy for a Friday night, even with a football game on TV and a few people at the bar. We stood by the bar top next to the window, picked two drinks, and enjoyed our conversation. The bar offers a nice mix of craft beers, creative cocktails, and classic drinks. The staff is friendly and attentive. It's a great spot for casual hangouts or just unwinding after a long day. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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One of our favorite places to hang out with our friends and people watch! There's outdoor seating, and they also extend their outdoor seating onto the street Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. They have a great selection of beers, frozen drinks, cocktails, and wines. The staff are super friendly in helping you decide on drinks if you're overwhelmed by the beer menu. Hungry? They've got a great cheeseburger and it comes with curly fries! Highly recommend. read more

A beautiful little watering hole-in-the-wall with a friendly bar tender and a tasty menu of comfort food. Make sure to tip the bar tender. read more

Erin was a great server. Phenomenal expertise on the different beers available. Being a local from miami im glad to see that they bring in beers from tripping animals brewery and from around the country. Food is superb and so are the cocktails/craft. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I tried and failed to walk into PDT one Friday night last month, but on the plus side, we had a pleasant walk around the East Village and enjoyed some down time at Augurs Well, the calm, lovely bar next door. We were able to swan in and grab two seats at the bar and get immediate service from the nice bartender with the man bun. I'm not even drinking these days, but I generally like sitting at a bar and this was a good one, low-key and attractive with a friendly vibe. My husband got a couple of draft beers we don't see in California, and I got a Diet Coke, which we later discovered was on the house. We don't live in New York, so it might be a while before we come back to Augurs Well (though we do plan to get into PDT one day, in which case we may as well grab a beer here too). We liked this place, though, and would make good use of it if we spent more time in the neighborhood. read more

Outstanding tavern. They have about a dozen beers on draft with a focus on in-season craft beers. We came in January and they had four stouts plus variety of other options. In addition to a great beer selection, they have a great whiskey selection with some awesome bourbons. They had Wellers, Eagle rare, and a bunch more. I didn't try any food. Their menu has all of the bar classics like burgers, fries, and more. They only have one tv but it's located right over the center of the bar so you can see it from most of the seats. read more

Ambiance was great, the Saturday before Christmas this bar was great for our large group of friends

I met up with my people here as a first stop on our LES bar hop. The drink menu is very straightforward - mostly beer and cocktails and wine if you want. The bar also has non-alcoholic beverage offerings. The vibe is laid back and the service is friendly so this is a good place to kick off your bar crawl. read more

My go to craft beer spot . The service is great, the beer selection is amazing, the espresso martinis are damn good, and the curly fries / tots never disappoint. I sit outside and read with a beer 1-2 times a week. ILY AW !!! read more

Came here for a date and reviews said they had good beer. The craft beer selection here is unreal. So many good kegs. Hudson valley, bissell brothers, hill farmstead, etc. Also tried the tater tots and they were legit. I will be back. read more

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Small and fantastic place for a couple of drinks and snacks. I had ordered their draft beer - magnify and it had a good sour taste to it (I like IPAs more) Friend had an old fashioned - well, you cannot go much wrong here The thing that clicks about this place is its ambience - good music and cozy little place to hangout. Best for small group parties and/or casual dates! read more

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Big fan of Augurs Well! If you love craft beer you have to come here. They always have a new and amazing selection of local beers anytime I go. The prices are not necessarily cheap but the quality and variety of beers make it worth it. I also love their frozen drinks! They have one of the best frozen margaritas in EV and also serve a yummy frozen mai tai. If you're drunk and hungry after drinking all those DIPAs or margs, they have pretty good food options...standard American bar fare but they do it well. I recommend the loaded nachos, mozz sticks, tots, and chicken parm hero but the burger and wings are solid tooZ It's fun to sit at the bar inside and watch a game on one of their TVs or you can sit outside when it's nice out and people watch on St Marks. Come and support this awesome bar! read more

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Amazing down to earth bar that plays rock music. Not quite a dive, just an unpretentious neighborhood spot with friendly servers and bartenders. Solid bar food (onions rings and tater tots we're both great), a good amount of outdoor seating, beers on tap. One bathroom gets tricky but otherwise a good place to keep in your back pocket. read more

Nice bar with an open concept to the street. I had the old fashioned, and I was happy with the way it was made.

One of the best places in the East Village to have a local craft beer, if you're looking for a knowledgeable and fun bar staff, low-key atmosphere, and unpretentious clientele. A bar with a television and a few eclectic tables, including one larger communal one, fill the wood-lined room. The draft beer and food menus are on chalk boards by the bar, the bottled beer list above the communal table. The draft list rotates 16 brews most frequently tapped from terrific New York City and regional breweries, the likes of Grimm, Finback, LIC, KCBC, Other Half, Hudson Valley, and many more. A few will be from interesting breweries elsewhere around the country. A long bottled and canned list expands on the domestics, plus some international. Other than beer, the bartenders can mix cocktails on demand or serve up a whiskey or other good liquor. Wines are limited, although there will be something by the glass. The food menu has burgers, fries, and sandwiches, but I've not tried it, coming here most often pre or post dinner just for a beer. Augurs Wells is a bar whose laid back look (call it upscale dive) belies its quality beer offerings. Prices are commensurate, and clientele are not here looking for a deal. Generally uncrowded and relaxing to have a drink here. read more

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My favorite bar, excellent food (the nachos and sliders are something special) and fantastic selections of craft beer bottles, cans, and drafts read more

stumble upon this bar by accident because my friend wanted to go to this famous spot nearby but it was fully booked and we didn't have any reservation. literally just walk pass by and since we're too lazy to look for anywhere else we decided to walk in. I honestly love the ambience. there's no ultra loud music so we can comfortably talk without having to scream our heads off. there were decent amount of people. really like the overall vibe. there were extensive choices of beer and i hve to admit i'm ultimately amateur when it comes to drinks and all. went with the House Lager instead and it turned out to taste good. nothing overpriced nothing over the top, i actually much prefer this place than other overrated place read more

Been here a couple different times while in NYC. This place is a craft beer hidden gem. As a beer fan, when you read about places to visit in NYC with a killer menu this place somehow gets omitted. The seating area is simple: first come, first serve. I've had different experiences with the staff here. Sometimes they're super helpful, regardless of how busy it is. Sometimes they're hipster surly. Regardless, their draft list is killer. It's also the perfect place to wait out for 'Please don't tell'. read more

I was recently introduced to Augurs Well after visiting Proletariat - a standard stop on my NYC beer crawl. Little did I know, Augurs Well would become one of my favorite beer bars to visit and will be a regular stop on my future beer crawls. Maybe it's the fact that it's not fancy, not trying to be special and just has great beer? I don't know but I am drawn to it - both for it's tap list and the fact that not 'too' many people seem to know about it - this could also just be me coming at off-peak times. Needless to say, each time I've come here, I've been impressed with the tap list and don't generally want to leave. Much like being up at the poker table, I will eventually just have to walk away (I may have less $ after leaving here but I am richer...in beer!) Although I haven't tried their food and missed their anniversary party recently (their list was stupid looking...and I mean stupid in a good way), I can't help but give them the highest honor possible. Be sure to pay them a visit if you're in the area or simply go out of your way to come here. It will be worth it. read more

Great sliders, great tacos. Great drinks. Really enjoyed my drinks and food here. I think that anything you get here will be good. Bartenders were great and good atmosphere read more

I'm not one to write online reviews but for this place I had to make an exception. While it may look like just another bar on St marks it most certainly is not that. Come for the great beer, cocktails and scotch, come back for the most amazing food you have ever tried. Chef marteen knows what he's doing. The BEST sliders in the east village, and they just started offering loaded chicken nachos (it's worth the trip for the nachos alone). Love the well Edit: 3 years later! I have decided that the Philly cheesesteak is 100% the food I would request if I had to have a last meal on death row. If you're in nyc and haven't had the philly at augurs then you haven't lived. read more

For a chill beer and whiskey joint, they are a solid spot, a casual gem in this land of hipster cocktail meccas. The beer list, drafts and cans, was solid. I ordered an imperial coffee stout that blew my taste buds away. We didn't try food, but most other visitors had burgers and fries. It's next to PDT, so it's a nice place to wait! read more

Cozy bar, nice atmosphere. Local beers on tap, friendly bartender. Hard to beat this combo! read more

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Should have reviewed this place a long time ago. My wife and I were lucky enough to stumble into this place while walking through the East Village during a long weekend on vacation. We've made sure to stop by at least once, every time we're visiting NYC. Initially we went because of their beer selection, but now we keep going because of the staff. Last time we went it was pretty busy. We were at a communal table and sorta boxed in by random strangers sharing the table with us. The owner must have recognized us, as he came over and took our beer order. It was a nice gesture and something we definitely appreciated. Looking forward to our next trip there next month. read more

New York on Sunday, big city,takin' a nap...unless you wake up from the nap and head down to Augurs Well like I did last Sunday. And although I love my naps, I'm glad I spent a few hours downtown. Allow me to break it down for you... First, it's a cool space, that, although small, is well laid out. Second, the beer selection is pretty good. There were a lot of pints priced at $8 but that's not crazy out of line for good beer in Manhattan. Third, the handsome bartender was friendly and knew his beers. He also kept the 30+ guys I was with from my beer club in beers all afternoon. He didn't get much rest but he really hustled. We will definitely go back to this place! read more

Walked in out of the blue - immediately loved it. Great chill energy, awesome beers (including Heady Topper), and maybe the best burger and curly fries in the village. Bartender is also dope! (Bonus: they're anti-Santacon) read more

Came in here on a Wednesday, while waiting to be texted for our dinnr wait spot. Not crowded, jazzy music, and decent price drinks. Very nice place to have an actual conversation without it being too loud. I'd come back for a chill night. read more

Was taking a stroll down the LES and decided to check this place out. It has a very dim setting with funky decor. My friend and I sat at the bar for a few beers. Our bartender, Brian, was super friendly and helped us with beer selections. I got the "Grimm in mid air" beer which had an interesting, but not too bitter taste. There was also a live performance which definitely added to the tone of this place. I'll definitely love to return here next time I'm in the area! read more

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Heard there is trivia this upcoming Monday, August 13th!!!! I am so excited to go! I come here about once a week. AMAZING sliders, beer, and bartenders. It is always a great time. Though I do miss the blonde bartender, as she was very sweet and knowledgeable. This is the best place to bring out of town friends and family for a true New York feel. read more

If you ask the owner to twerk on the bar, he will. Great beer, great food, great company. Must go in East Village! read more

Best craft beer selection in the city. I like it so much I come here with bad friends. read more

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Stopped in here for some drinks when visiting friends in New York last weekend - what a hidden gem of the east village!! It's the cutest neighborhood bar with an amazing selection of beer on draft, and an awesome bartender (Max) that was really helpful in selecting beers to try. It's laid back and casual, and they have several regulars that rave about the place. If you're in the neighborhood, it's absolutely worth stopping by! read more

Came here one night for drinks and burgers - this place is so alive with great music. They have some bar seating and some table seating. It's a quaint place with a huge selection of beers and alcohol. We only came here because my good friend who use to be a baker in the area said we had to come in and I'm glad we did. Although if you get here at their peek hours, it can get a little crowded - other than that, it's a nice place to gather with friends and mingle the night away. read more

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Passed the time here waiting for entrance into PDT. Sweet relief from the crammed bars filling this block. It was labeled "Village Joker" so perhaps they are re-branding. We didn't have the burgers, but we did enjoy the beers. They have a nice mix of middle-of-the-road and high-end brews (Founders Breakfast Stout was on tap). THey were also nice about charging our phones for us. The only knock against them is that it was a bit cold inside. The place is small and did not seem prepared to weather the recent 15-degree frost-pocalyse, so if you're sensitive to winter temps, keep that in mind. I won't dock a star because (1) I weather cold fine and (2) these temps are out of the norm. read more

We stopped in early in the day maybe 4ish, so it was pretty quiet. But the bartender "Greg"? was very chatty and another local at the bar made our drop in really cool. Nice place to give our feet a break from walking and wet our whistles. ;-) read more

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Augurs Well is a nice place to go in the East Village if you are in the mood for a simple, handcrafted cocktail, a decent draft, and/or a bit to eat. Early yesterday evening, a couple of friends and I came by for a cocktail. Selecting tequila as a liquor, we were soon enjoying a refreshing mix with lime and cucumber, and garnished with mint. Yay! I'm a fan. read more

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I like the venue(how it looks), but I think there's a reason it was kind of empty and BUA across the street was packed! (This was around 7pm on a Fri night mind you) I feel kind of bad giving this place a 2, because the waitress was so friendly :D and did such good service, but I ordered the "1 Percenter" http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#A3vjcrOwCPK-f5N3T_5d2w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#J7iY5STeoe8A1Hx4sOPZRg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#ms8FuJWFfJs1xqec-wMiPA I ordered it medium well, and it came back well. I didn't say anything. Maybe I should have.. From the most expensive burger on the menu, I was expecting a really good burger, but I think I would have been better off ordering a plain cheeseburger. The burger was dry, and average at best. I couldn't even taste the "black truffle cheese." And it wasn't particularly juicy, or tasty. :/ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#jnraOzNcw3DPVWRqlOf-2w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#Kbmx-mv4vCiybGta1nCkNQ The garlic parmesan fries were good. Overall, the burger w/ fries ($13.75) and a diet coke, it came out to $18.25 ($1.50 tax; diet soda was $3) Which, was a suprise to me- didn't think of the tax. DEFINITELY not worth a $22 meal(what it came out to when I added tip) for one! :( read more

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