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Barcelona Bar

4.0 (491 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Thu 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
Fri 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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BARCELONA BAR ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Divey
Loud
Juke Box
Good for groups

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Janessa N.

If chaos, shots, and the best night of your life had a baby--its name would be Barcelona Bar. This place is the definition of a dive bar done right. Sticky floors? Yes. Loud energy? Double yes. Shots themed after Harry Potter, Star Wars, Sex shots and God knows what else? A spiritual experience. We went in for "just one drink"... and left feeling like we had partied in three different decades. The bartenders were absolute legends - shoutout to Gio -, the crowd was rowdy in the best way, and the vibes? Immaculate. 10/10 would black out here again. Bring your friends, your dancing shoes, and a willingness to scream-sing to 2000s hits. You won't regret it (well... maybe in the morning, but that's future you's problem).

Kendra E.

We had a great time here celebrating my friends birthday, post dinner somewhere else. Unpretentious spot, affordable drinks, good crowd. Music was also fairly good. Everyone had fun

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Taylor A.

This bar looks very unassuming at first. Like a typical divey bar. My friends and I stumbled across it and had such a fun time! They do participation group shots, which means props and music are provided when you order shots! The bartenders are hilarious in their presentations, and if we could avoid getting completely wasted, we would have tried so many different shot types! We went with the Ninja Turtles shots, which was so fun, and a lot of people in the bar chose the Harry Potter and Spongebob ones!

Gerry B.

Super interactive fun vibe from the bartenders. So many cool themes! The X Men shots are subtle but powerful. Gotta try all the drinks!

Alexandra K.

I love a good dive bar and this was everything. It was a true dive but had the trendy twist everyone's looking for. With a shot menu of dozens including themed shots with music and props, it was such a great time. Also the prices are an absolute steal for the area and what you're getting- $60 for 6 high end themed shots, plus tons for deals.

$5 happy hour
Lauren S.

This was one of the funnest bars I have been to in a while. We were in the area and wanted to grab a couple drinks while we waited for rush hour traffic to clear up. I used Yelp to guide me towards a cheap bar with a cool atmosphere and this was the place! We almost did not find it because it is not that noticeable from the outside. After walking in, we found 2 seats at the bar, right at the front. There were a couple of high top tables as well. We were immediately greeted by one of the two bartenders and given menus. I was in shock because it is rare you receive menus at a bar! There are menus for shots and for beers. Since we just spent close to $80 on 4 drinks elsewhere, we were not looking to spend a fortune. Luckily happy hour was still going on so we ordered two beers. All of a sudden, the music stops and the bartender gets these props out and music from Star Wars starts playing. He did this whole act due to a patron ordering a certain shot. We did not realize until the 2nd or 3rd time what it was about. There is a menu page shots that when you order, you get a little show! Soooo cool!! We were really enjoying the vibe so we ordered another round of beers. The people seemed chill and the bartenders were cool. It felt like it was in between a touristy place and a regulars spot. We will definitely visit again when I am back home!

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Marzio O.

Best GD bar in Manhattan. Great vibe great prices great fun! Their shot menu is unique and unlike anything you've ever seen!

Elisa H.

Essence of a dive bar yet has a homey welcoming well worn feel. Perhaps it's the juke tunes, the weathered leather bar panels or just the bartenders fun antics. Theme shots r their jam and it's so popular that u can get a shot named after you if you have enough buddies or come by often enough. Highly recommend the gummy bear.

Eric M.

This bar, I cannot recommend enough!! The themed character shots w. performance alone are enough to keep you happy!! The bartender Ryan took good care of us and other patrons!! Affordable drinks - ordered Mexican candy shots, paloma & birthday shots (pictured) !! All the reason to stop by

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Great service and amazing vibe , being a wine lover I definitely recommend for new beginners and wine enthusiasts

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Review Highlights - Barcelona Bar

As we sat down the first shot we saw someone order was the Harry Potter shot and it comes with props & music!

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Local 42

Local 42

4.4(45 reviews)
0.7 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

Been doing "Dive Bars" in NYC for decades, so I thought I'd stop in based on the 4.5* ratings. I…read moreWAS BLOWN AWAY! There is nothing like this place! I had the good fortune of being taken care of by Adam, the owner, an extremely welcoming and knowledgeable host. The bourbon selection is absolutely 10/10. He has vintage and specialty bottles, all priced clearly by the oz., that are really beyond imagination. Trust me on this one.. you WILL NOT be disappointed. After savoring 4 vintage bourbons, I had their very delicious Reuben with onion rings. Cannot wait to return!

Ok if you wanna ball on a budget and be in midtown come here! $9 for a freaking burger? Unheard of…read moreanywhere in the city unless you know a guy. The mozzarella sticks said 5 of them but we got four of them. They were good none the less. ::bathroom alert:: Very clean bathroom. I was very happy about this because I had just ate. There was tons of soap, it smelled nice in there. The beer and shot special under $10 in the city? Haven't seen that in awhile. The beers are super cheap here as well. They feel like old NY prices! Can't complain. They have four booths in the back maybe it was three. I did notice one of the hanging lights was from an 80s pizza hut joint. Letting you know now the paper towels for your face at the table felt like jail toliet paper, very rough. The bar doesn't have bar stools with backs! You either need to get one or two tables by their mini kitchen, very hot there not recommended for preimenopause or menopausal women or one of the booths. This is a great bar they played 60s music a lot. Heard some weird al too! Very random and fun place to be. The bartender was nice as well as security! Try the burger! Worth the $9!!

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Local 42 - Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.

Every one was better than the next. Worth every penny.

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The Woo Woo

4.4(344 reviews)
0.4 miTheater District, Midtown West
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Who knew a random Tuesday could feel like such a vibe? From the moment you walk up and give the…read morepassword to get in, you instantly feel like you're part of something special. The whole experience is fun, a little mysterious, and honestly just exciting. The inside is just as stylish as the staff--everyone fits the energy perfectly and makes the night even better. And the food? Surprisingly really good, not just an afterthought like most spots like this. Definitely one of those places that turns an ordinary night into something memorable.

The Woo Woo is loud and touristy--and honestly, that kind of sums it up…read more They market it as a speakeasy, which... technically yes. You need a password (easy to find online), and you go through a hidden door down a staircase. But it feels more like a novelty than anything else. NYC has way more iconic speakeasies, so this isn't somewhere I'd go out of my way for more than once. Nothing wrong with the vibe--it's Times Square, so you already know what you're getting--but it's definitely a one-and-done kind of spot. The drinks are good and super fun, but they're very extra (smoke, presentation, all that), so between that and how packed it gets, it can take a while just to get one cocktail. Didn't try the food. Overall, go for the pics and TikToks--it's perfect for that. I'd recommend checking it out once, but I don't really see it being a repeat spot.

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The end of the bar. Pay no attention to that small TV.

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