Thought this place was cutie and awesome. The fries were limp but somehow good. The vibes were lowkey and fun on the wed night we went - idk how it is on the weekends. Would 100% come back for drinks and snacks read more

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Amazing! The owner John is a wonderful person! NYC bar that shld not b missed. Great drinks. Fantastic atmosphere. Love the place!

Do you like waiting in line on a Friday night? Do you like a crowded room with people all singing along with Taylor swift? Do you like not being able to dance or move around? Then this is the place for you! Luckily there was seating outside and we were able to grab a corner. Interestingly, as people lined up there was a girl who was too drunk to stand in line and just fell over. The people watching was interesting. read more

I visited Automatic Slims this past weekend with a group of friends. Some of the guys in our group had been before without issue, so I didn't think twice about the place. However, within seconds of stepping inside, I felt someone try to unzip my purse. I instantly held my purse closer and checked my pocket where I had my phone, only to notice it had been taken. I immediately tried tracking it using Find My iPhone on a friend's phone and went to one of the bouncers for help. Unfortunately, whoever stole it knew what they were doing--location services had already been disabled, and the phone was offline. When I showed this to the bouncer, his response was a dismissive, snarky "This is why you need to have your location on," as if my settings were the issue rather than the theft itself. As I tried to regroup, I overheard others talking about a known pattern of phone thefts at this bar. Wanting to confirm, I returned to the bouncer and asked if phone thefts were common here. Instead of denial, he shrugged it off, saying, "Yeah, GIRLS get their phones stolen a lot because YOU GIRLS are careless--leaving them in your pockets, placing them on the bar..." This response was beyond disturbing. Instead of addressing what appears to be a recurring issue, the staff not only dismiss it but also shift the blame onto the victims. As of today--three days later--my phone has briefly reappeared on location services twice: once on a highway toward LaGuardia and now on a tarmac at Memphis International Airport. If you're considering going to Automatic Slims, I'd strongly advise against it as they have been enabling phone theft for over a year at minimum (see S.M. review 11/11/2023). read more

Phone stealing ring. Bar tenders and bouncers are in on it. I've talked to 8 other girls that all had their phones stolen there. They take them and ship them to china. read more

The way the racism was on display here. I will NEVER come back to this place or recommend it to anyone. I was having a decent time when one of the ladies in the group I was conversing with left me a glass of champagne. I didn't even get to sip the drink when the manager came out and accused me of "stealing" someone's drink. His exact words were "that's not your drink". I explained to him what happened and he doubled down on his accusations. I decided it was best for myself and my friends that I invited to leave this establishment as it was clearly not a place for anyone with any melanin, unless they worked there. I never thought I would experience blatant racism in NYC, but I guess there's a first for everything. read more

POSSIBLE / ALLEGED PHONE THEFT OPERATION We now know multiple people who have had their phones taken out of their bags at this bar. On each occasion, the purses were closed and the phone taken out. On each occasion, the girls pinged their phones while they were at the bar which said they were still in Automatic Slims. Each time, the bartenders were extremely unhelpful told them to come back the next day. Each time, the phones pinged at Auto Slims the NEXT day, which means they never left - and when staff was asked, the staff claimed the phones were not there contrary to Apple's location services. After that, the phones go dark and ping in New Jersey and then ultimately China where someone would try to get into the phone. On at least one occasion, the owner was spoken to about it and did not seem to care. read more

Horrible doormen, mean and aggressive security, way too crowded- they let too many people in. It's sweaty and gross and not gonna make for a great night. I suggest going anywhere else. read more

Amazing margaritas and great for happy hour. About 8$ per drink. Bartenders are super hot as well. 10/10

Good burgers by day...decent drinks by night. The decor reminds me of the old basement from my childhood. Red and black checkerboard floor and whitewashed brick walls. read more

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Dayuuuum...how many times can I be wrong about a bar?! From 2 stars to 4 stars wrong. So yea, after 10pm on weekends, its a sh*t show. Hot mess that should be avoided. BUT....on weekdays, like for happy hour...its F'n terrific. $5 vodka sodas / mixed drinks from 4 to 8:30pm? Um yea, you can find me and my homies all up in this bizzatch. read more

10/10 great vibes and good drinks! I would definitely go back here again because I had a positive experience

*****AVOID THIS BAR AT ALL COSTS*****This bar charged me for 4 extra beers and claimed someone else put them on my tab. I drank Stella's all night and these were bud lights. A completely different drink and clearly a mistake by the bartender which she claimed was irreversible. What kind of establishment are you running where your staff lies and will put drinks on an unsuspecting attendees tab. I have a very distinct last name so this was a complete overlook by the staff and complete disrespect to not remove drinks that were clearly not mine. read more

Our second stop on a Saturday evening romp through the West Village included the hidden Automatic Slims. I had never heard of the random bar, but was intrigued to be introduced to it. The cool spot was located on a quiet corner amongst the cobblestone streets and silent residences just south of the hectic Meatpacking District. It would have been very easy to walk right on by, except for the massive crowd packed into the tight space. The long, narrow bar served up moderately priced drinks to the youngish crowd that braved the masses for sole purpose of downing some cocktails. Though it might have looked like a refined version of a neighborhood watering hole, we could not be fooled. This was still a filthy, dingy spot, which essentially brought a dive bar feel into the glamorous, expensive area. We were able to avoid the cramped standing room by pushing our way over to the lone booth that was tucked away in the back corner. Though we happily took the seats, the grimy restrooms located down the slippery staircase were not worth the similar excursion. Automatic Slims' success lies in its exclusive destination, but placed anywhere else, it would simply be another dive bar. read more

It may be out in the middle of the nowhere, but it was a good nowhere. I wish I was around here more often so I could keep coming back. Solid drinks, great crowd, not overly crowded, and a great place to catch up with a friend. Will have to stop by after I hit up Gotham Gym.... because when else am I going to be over here? read more

Very gay friendly staff and a fun place to enjoy yourself for a few hours. Looking forward to going back soon. Perry the DJ was awesome and Eden the bar tender was great, too. read more

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Bad doorman. My friend and I came here after dinner and this person would not let us in, and would not give me a reason.

I've been here for happy hour and also after hours as a grand finale to a bar hopping night. During happy hour this place gets somewhat packed, but service is still above average. Drinks are great, but beers are limited. As an after hour spot, it's exactly what you'd expect of a bunch of drunken kids still trying to get their last hurrah in and maybe score. This isn't my scene so I can't say much having only stayed for one drink, but the music was amazing...old school hip hop so they got me there. I ordered a vodka seltzer which I was thankful for being a bit on the weak side at 3am. My friends had a good ol' American beer which is not on my list. Overall I really like this place for happy hour and their DJ on Saturday nights drops my kinda hits! I highly recommend! read more

Absolutely loved the vibe at this place. Service was amazing and the music was beyond phenomenal. Will totally come here again any day and just chill read more

*The following takes place between 3am and 4am.** I meet my lovely friend outside. I hear Jon Bon Jovi. I walk in, peering into the dim, red lit interior. Then I open the second set of doors. What in the hellllllll (AKA Automatic Slims) is going on here!?!? Camera flashes are going off every 5 seconds amongst a large group of people who are OMG SOOOO WASTED AND SOOO HAPPY TO SEE YOU! People "dancing" (a bastardized version). People "singing" (also a bastardized version). People "playing drinking games" (take a wild guess). It reeks of hedonism and debauchery - of body odor, beer, and the potty. In the hour I was here this past Saturday night/early Sunday morning, the following occurred: - I was knocked into, not once, not twice, not thrice, but 5 times by a particularly motor skill deficient group of people attempting to dance. I haven't seen anybody as sloppy as these 2 guys and 2 girls since freshman year of college. They were like lemmings who've had too much cough syrup. On more than one of the occasions I was knocked, it was rather hard, akin to a flagrant foul in professional basketball; luckily I am a pillar of strength and as agile as a cheetah, thus deflecting the blows which would've felled many a lesser man. They then gave my friend the stink eye when she told them to calm the eff down, holding the gaze for a sloppy millisecond, thus losing any intimidation factor. - A girl and guy were attempting to do the Dirty Dancing thing where the girl jumps up into the guy's arms and is lifted up so it looks like she's flying or whatever. They did a decent job after a few failed attempts; I'm just glad I didn't have to call an ambulance. - A guy busy fist pumping raised his beer bottle and then lowered his beer bottle... Right into the top of my head. Thanks for knocking a couple of brain cells out mate, but I'm not sore considering I'm still beating you by roughly a gazillion. - Noticing the floor is ridiculously sticky everywhere, I pick the large shards of a broken beer bottle off the floor that's been neglected, as my friend is wearing open shoes and I don't want her pretty little feet getting cut. - Guy slips and falls on the floor, hitting the back of my knees on the way down. I stumble before regaining my balance thanks to the bar/friends. No harm done; Wipeout Guy actually seems a little embarrassed, so I decide not to give him a hard time. I can't tell if he's drunk or just pea-brained - possibly both. - My friend and I are waiting for bathrooms. She tries a door and opens it to see a guy pissing. He slurs out something about closing the door (as if we were just casually enjoying the view?) while my friend shrieks and lets go of the door. It is shut quick and he comes out a few moments later, giving us the nastiest look ever before trudging up the death stairs back to the bar. Use the friggin' lock, buddy. - There is a man on his knees on the floor, playing air guitar rather vehemently. He nails the solo, but loses at life because his pants are now damaged beyond repair by the filth on the floor. - A bro's bro plops down on a bar stool near me while I stand. He is staring at me. It is making me nervous. WHY IS HE STARING AT ME? He then greets me by saying, "You're too good looking, man..." and proceeds to give me the bro's bro handshake and hug, topped off with a kiss on the cheek. Minutes later he asks me if I've got cocaine that I'd be willing to share. Sorry bud, go fish. - This was very late in the evening, so I am not surprised by the crowd, just glad I do not get as stupid, inconsiderate, and flat out rude when drinking... Or do I? I ponder this on the subway ride home. My verdict? Nope. Am totally not an imbecile. So, Automatic Slims, I'm not your regular late night client, and I don't know if I ever will be. You've got some entertainment value though, so I'm not hating. It's not your fault you're mobbed by ridiculous individuals who think they're actin' all badass and cool in the Meatpacking District/West Village when really they just look silly. I mean, they're having fun, and I'm not anti-fun, but I'm not into having fun to the point that I'm basically assaulting innocent bystanders. Oh well. *I realize this made you think this was going to be a 24 themed review, so as not to disappoint, let's just say that Jack Bauer would come into Automatic Slims to investigate a terrorist threat then simply say, "Screw it... Let 'em blow this up - it ain't worth savin'!" (Except he'd save the employees, who are exceptionally cool and seem to recognize the ridiculousness of their predicament.) read more

It's 3am. You want to dance more. You want to leave the other two bars you were already at. You don't want to go home with your date...yet. So you go here. You drink more. You dance more. It's a big party. Feels like college. Is it college? Everyone here is in college. But who cares? Shake your groove thang. read more

Ok, so it's really about what you are in the mood for here kids. If you want a quiet place for a neighborhood drink, or a place to catch the game, or someplace to sip on some chilled chardonnay and talk about your fiances (for finances), Slims is not that spots. I'm a three year 'regular', and I can tell you that I only come here with one intention, have down and dirty good time - by that I mean do a few shots, get a little rowdy, and sing along to some timeless classics. So check out the pics of jazz stars of yesteryear, look past the occasional stale beer stench, and put on yo' dancing shoes. They're not afraid to go Jay-Z to Bon Jovi to George Michael to Kanye, in that order, while bringing down the house. And if you so happen to jump on the bar to shake your money maker, they probably won't pull you down.... that fast. Crowd is generally mixed up, with plenty of 'singleness' to be had. Place is small, but relatively speaking the actual bar is not and the service never takes that long. Thursday are probably the best night as the legend has spread across the rivers and lands so Fridays and Saturdays can get a bit too crowded, but never before 1am. Oh did i mention that, no need to show up before 1am, that's amateur house. read more

Atomic Phil's - A good spot. Just go during the week to avoid the "B&Ts" defined herein ("anyone that has to take a cab or subway to get there"). When it's full of local villagers - get ready for a night reminiscent of Phil Simms partying with 10s circa 87. read more

Wow I wish I had read these reviews proper to stopping by on a Saturday night. Music was pretty good but the setup was a little weird. Tables to sit at where big groups were drinking and talking. Leaving a small amount of floor space for bar bystanders. Most people standing at the bar were way too squished to move. Some of the people who were taking up space looked like they were miserable just being there. Bouncers and bartenders were really friendly and had the right attitude about the squeeze. I'd go back but def as a late night, hop to and fro place. Wouldn't hang my night on it. Trust me isn't nearly as big as it looks in the pictures. read more

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this place while traipsing around lower Manhattan on a Thursday afternoon. The place is intimate, which adds a lot to its charm. I was impressed by the small but diverse beer selection...even more impressive was the $3 Stellas! Being a Thursday during happy hour, the crowd was also very diverse. You had everything from your after work suits to your local hipsters...all drinking in harmony. The music was from a play list on a laptop behind the bar and was the perfect mix for happy hour. The bartender was very friendly and responsive. I will definitely seek this place out again the next time I am in the West Village. read more

Literally the best dive bar in all of manhattan. You can get a half bottle of shitty wine in one pour for like $5...enough said.

Every time I go to Automatic Slims, it's usually on the early side (before midnight), there are a bunch of loud 23 year olds, and they're playing Bon Jovi and Sweet Caroline already. Seriously, every single time. I just want to tell whoever's running the music that you have to build UP to those songs. People need to be sincerely intoxicated before those songs should come out. I'm too old for this. read more

Attention all sisters: ***Total sausage fest*** I haven't seen a guy-to-girl ratio like this since taking upper level stat in college. Except these were not the guys in your stat class, they were taking rocks for jocks. If that's what you're looking for, I won't judge... just saying it's not for me. read more

I have yet to come here and not be entertained. Let's recap the last time I stepped into my favorite West Village dive bar: - Completely wasted librarian type girl freaking every man who walked in the door. Her style of dancing = Elaine from Seinfeld. Hard to not stare at a train wreck! - 2 OLD suits trying really hard to blend in in a sea of young finance dudes. Out of place much? - Sleazy dude chatting up some clueless girls while also attempting to hit on Melissa A. and I. - TONS of drunk ex-frat boys forming some kind of dance circle. I guess after coming here I've come to the conclusion that finance people just want to get wasted and dance around in their suits after work. It's okay, I love a good laugh so I'll keep coming here. Plus the drinks are cheap and they get the job done. Enough said. read more

It was a late Saturday night when we got here and by we, I mean six girls who have been enjoying a good amount of liquor and just wanted to dance dammit (who doesn't by that time)! Who would have thought we were asking for it? It = head douchebag at Bachelor Party who was desperately trying to pump up his friends up and make them do "stuff" with chicks. The bachelor and his friends though were sweet and also thought "it" was a douchebag. Phew! They were playing top 40 (duh) and that one annoying song that came out in the 80s which everyone sings along and there was not much room to dance. But I did spot someone dressed as a Sea Captain with their first mate. They were in full regalia: brass buttons, long white beard, pipe, parrot and for a minute I thought I was in SF....but they dress up like grungy pirates there. read more

I guess I'm still a fan of this place, however, the times that I've been back during the evenings just didn't cut it, I loved the afternoon vibe better. It seems a lot of young actors come here to be dramatic, and I really dislike that, couple that with the extremely loud music and you have yourself a place that just feels disjointed; they have all these great photos of great musicians on the wall and all they could come up with is top 40 crap? Come on. And the 7 dollar bottles of beer. Come on. read more

Amazing service and selection. Very comfortable inside and out with nice outdoor booths and plenty of heaters for each section. Great place to have a party, celebration, or even food with the family. Great food, especially the fries. Excellent place to book your turnt up Tuesday party! Pet friendly. Vanessa made our night with her friendly service and tasty drinks. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Divy, Great Happy Hour (LOVE THIS PLACE) Some places you have to appreciate for what they are. This by no means is a bad review, actually it's a GREAT review. I just don't want to elevate your expectations and have you be upset. 1. GREAT Chorizo tacos (I often stop by on my rollerblades to have an order) The portion size is pretty small but hey it's $5 for three of them and they're MORE than flavorful. Take note http://www.yelp.com/biz/dos-caminos-soho-new-york charges a fortune for three tacos. Granted the location is better - these tacos I actually like more. 2. SUPER cheap happy hour. 3. The place echos (so if there are a bunch of people talking - it gets noisy fast) It's a really small spot, and honestly it doesn't take much for it to get loud. 4. Bartenders are friendly and nice. The service is pretty laid back (you could wait a while) but not pretentious. 5. Bare walls/floor etc - the decor isn't something to write home about. Simple, casual, but decent music (depending on which bartender is D.J.ing). I have my favorites. So why all the compliments and only three stars?? To be honest it's a 3 star place. You just have to know what to expect and make the most of it. Come for Happy Hour before you go to dinner nearby. Note: I've never been here on a weekend. Date Rating: 4 Pick up Scale: 1 Strong Suggestion: Don't come here to meet people just come here to be down to earth, chill and low key. read more

This spot is a nice vibe. It's not packed. Somewhat intimate. Happy hour til 8:30pm. Can't beat that. Plus the music is right up my alley. R&b and Hip Hop. This a vibe. read more

Little dive bar down town. Interesting set up, its kind of a long narrow bar. I stopped by with a friend for drinks (I was already pretty drunk and probably shouldn't have continued but that didn't stop me) I got a drink and I had a peice of a chicken finger in some type of sweet and sour sauce. It was actually pretty good. I was sad there was no more left for me to poach. Drinks were pretty standard, the food looked pretty good. I wouldn't make the trip back down there to go to the place, but if I was around I would stop in and get some more chicken fingers. read more

Strictly daytime or very late night. Although it's around the corner from my apartment, I stay away from Slims between 9pm - 3am. I find it nice & relaxed in the afternoon or early happy hour. Late night I usually don't remember anything so assume it's okay. All of the times I've gone in between I've basically wanted to shoot myself but couldn't push my way through the sea of douchebags to find a loaded weapon. Last weekend the bouncer took one look at my pushing 30 ass in chuck taylor's & a t-shirt & was like "I really don't think you want to go in there." He was right. He's always right. read more

Slims is a small, local neighborhood joint. Arrive early, get your drink on off their amazing happy hour deals than get out of there. After 10pm, the mood swings to a meat market, crowded scene that I promise the local NYer want only a part of it if you are going to "hit it & quit it"...know what I mean. Other than that, great first round place and I would say a great spot to return late at night for a nightcap. read more

Uncomfortable ! Went by on a Thursday night around 11. Loud & Hot ! Walking by the bar you'd think it's a nice cool laid back place to get a drink & relax. Nope ! Went in with some friends last night & was disappointed. Place had no air- conditioning & the music was turn up loud as !@#%!$^!#. Could barely hear my friends, who were sitting next to me, talking. 2 beers & a diet coke cost $17 buck. Not worth it. read more

Ideal neighborhood bar! The bartenders are extremely friendly and it's always a really nice vibe. Also order the sweet potatoes fries when the kitchen is open! read more

I guess this is one of those love it or hate it type of bars based on the other reviews and I am firmly on team love it. I live in the neighborhood and I sorta made this place my local dive. I usually come between the hours of 1-3 with my friends and the crowd is always great. It's definitely a spot where people talk to strangers. I can't think of a time where I didn't meet someone interesting. I have obviously never eaten here based on the hours I frequent the place and honestly can't imagine them serving food, but the bar staff is definitely interesting and the "DJ" behind the bar is always willing to take a request. I recommend you give this bar a try with an open mind because it's honestly hard not to have a good time at this place. read more