Fantastic dive bar Drinks run $11 a clip Service is great Great tunes Pool table to boot One knock is that they only accept cash ATM on site but it was out of order Solid happy hour for the beer fans read more

Barrow's Pub - Happy hour - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

If we're being honest, and we always are in reviews, I've spent a lot of time over the last [redacted] years in bars. And for over a decade I've been stumbling home to my now wife, and ONLY after a long, long night in Barrow's has she ever told me that I smell weird. There were five of us there, and two other people reportedly smelled funky after the evening (according to our womenfolk). I asked the one who went home alone, and he couldn't tell because no one was there to tell him, but he offered, "Maybe it was because you guys shit your pants." Editor's Note: We did not shit our pants. In any case, other than the unidentified but unpleasant odor that we may or may not have acquired at Barrow's, it's a good bar. There's a pool table (two dollars in quarters per game), a juke box, a decently clean bathroom, strong but expensive call liquor drinks that forced us to switch to more affordable beer/shot combos (my undoing), friendly bartenders, popcorn (I think, it wasn't free), and a surprising number of carpenters who were not good at pool. I know this because I was playing very poorly, and we kept winning. If you're looking for a place to drink and catch up and play a little pool, you could do a lot worse. read more

Barrow's Pub - Pool table - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

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Are homeless people going to be asleep on the benches? Maybe, and that's what gives Barrow a certain vibe you're not going to find anywhere else in the West Billage. It's grimy, it's dirty, and it's the best read more

Date: Friday, March 24th, 2023 Time: around 9:15pm Group of: 3 girls After dinner, my girlfriends and I decided to meet up an old friend. We ended up at Barrow's Pub where they were already hanging out. Didn't stay for long, but was handed a shot of tequila while here. Vibe was dive bar. Since it was Friday night, it was fairly crowded with loud music, etc. I didn't feel like a sardine, so it wasn't unbearably crowded. I vaguely remember seeing a pool table? So on slower nights might be fun to throw back some drinks and play a round or so of pool. Fun first stop on what ended up being a bar crawl of sorts. read more

The Yankees won the pennant and the back deck is insane (my buddy will built it). Good friends, great memories always at Barrows (& Busch lite) read more

Barrow's Pub - A couple of fellas - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent service. Excellent location. Great people. Also the regulars are very good at pool. read more

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Great, unpretentious, fun bar with very varied crowd. Extremely tolerant of any and everyone. Never ever seen anyone judged or discriminated against in the more than 20 years I've been coming here. The mix of people from union hall, locals, rich wv's waiting for nearby reservations, those taking a break from Henrietta's and the occasional star makes it a wonderful melting pot. Great jukebox and well maintained pool billiards table with white chalk. You may bring in food. A few outdoor tables can be a peaceful respite. Six beers on tap and many, many bottle choices. Love is not a strong enough word for me to describe this old school treasure. read more

Came here for pride weekend. The bar we originally wanted to go to had a line around the corner so we tried this place out. It was $5 to get in. The drinks were a reasonable price and the music was good. The place is small but it's really who you go with is what matters, my Friends and I had a great time. The only complaint I have is that we paid for certain songs to play, and even paid extra to have them "play next" and we were there all night and they never played. I don't think the machine is the music they're even playing but whatevs, still a good time. read more

This dive bar is the place for the lesbians to party! Specially after pride. We had an amazing night dancing and drinking with the Sirens! The music was really good, I was surprised! Until next time! read more

Not expensive at all (there were 4 dollar Heiny lights, maybe it was just a special of the night, there may have been a party for a theater troupe there as well) makes for a great first part of the night. I apologize to the woman who i just walked up to and ate some of her popcorn but her friend next to her was so filthy gorgeous and sent me coy signals to the point where I just snuggled up against myself by the jukebox and giggled like an idiot. I was smitten. Anywho, besides the digi jukebox (which stink in a sense because some only take mostly singles from the albums they display which was the case here) and a few tvs, ample space for such a small pub, and a solid mix of people, this place actually isn't very interesting. But I had a good time, and i feel its better than whitehorse tavern up the way, it has less suits and overbearing yuppies. Its a great little hard drinkin, slightly heavier music find. read more

A friend and I stopped in searching for decent happy hour prices. The $2.50 PBR did the trick. It's an interesting little spot. Not very large with little seating. Nothing bad to say really, just nothing that stood out. A-OK! read more

They just don't make them like they used to. This is one of the last dive bars in this area of the city, and it's not to be missed. Solid spot to grab a drink (or a few drinks) and catch up with friends. read more

Hooray! I love this place. This is a true neighborhood dive, ladies and gentlemen. Cash only. Cheap drinks. Digital jukebox. Cute and friendly lady bartenders. The pool table is a lot of fun (people definitely come here to play and it gets a little competitive). Mixed crowd: lots of regulars, some random hipsters here and there (not sure where they came from). read more

Barrow's Pub - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

There is nothing particular about this bar that makes it a great bar. But whenever I come through the door my mood immediately improves. It's comfortable without any definable style, friendly but you can drink in peace, you can introvert or interact, the bar tender is always good enough but not too much. It's not a destination but a before or after whatever it is you're doing. I tend to wind up the whatever I was doing here, either to top it off or get over it. read more

Went to this bar over pride weekend and the atmosphere is real fun. We originally had paid a $20 cover charge to get into Henrietta's across the street so we wanted to hop somewhere a little less crowded (even though it still was). For a $5 cover charge- the music was definitely all good vibes, very cool music and stuff you can all dance to with changes of genres so it doesn't get boring, the bouncers are real cool with everyone and the bartenders are nice and attend to you timely. I'll still love my Henrietta's, we ended up meeting people who dragged us to This hole in the wall and we were a little skeptical but just trust me, this whole place is awesome. Even got a bench on the side for you to sit on if you're a lil shy and waiting on someone to ask you to dance (; read more

I don't recall ever being here, yet Yelp says this is a review that needs completing. Must've been a really good night of drinking for me to start this review, but not complete it! I'll have to come back and try it again. read more

This is a great sports bar and up until 10pm has lots of available seating. Wait staff was very attentive. Do NOT order the desserts. The cheesecake was actually gross and tasted like chalky sadness. It was frozen in the middle and was a gross $6. Should have known better ordering dessert in a sports bar, but let's be real--this is New York...cheesecake grows off of trees here. read more

If you don't like it here, you suck. Yeah, it's a dive bar, but it's one of the best there is. Pool, touchscreen video games, jukebox, pizza/popcorn (for a price) and GREAT drinks at even better prices. The bartenders completely rock (i.e. Natalie & Michelle), which is why they've kept so many regulars. It's a fun place to start off the night, watching the regulars bicker in the corner by the touchscreen, or end it when the drunkies have taken over the pool table (myself included) If I wasn't already so loyal to a bar (Josie Woods), this would be my home away from home. You're always bound to have a good time :) read more

Thinking about Barrow's Pub still leaves me a little uneasy, but only for the inordinate number of men in fleece and or non-hipster plaid in the bar on a Saturday night. Peering into the well-lit, clean bar (this is *not* a dive bar), I figured that perhaps this was the watering-hole in the city where Seattle and Portland ex-pats hung out (HIMYM tells me these exist). But I guess not. Other than that, cheap-for-the-city beer ($6 Newcastle, $5 Miller Lights), a pool table, neighborhood puppies, and plenty of seats makes this a fun place for a group to kick back. read more

Top notch simple little place. This is a low key, not fancy in the least, local bar...bring your dog if you like. Selection of beers isn't huge but there's plenty such that anyone should be able to find something they like. This is a place those of us in the neighbourhood go to chill but everyone is welcome. It's just about as simple as that. read more

The basics: - Pitchers (of ANYTHING, we go for Stella) 2 for $25 - Mixed drinks are strong - Pool Table (that is converted to a beer pong table at night) - Jukebox - Songs 2 for $1. I hope you like classic rock. - Bartenders are old ladies who could beat you at arm wrestling. - Potato and Tortilla chips on paper plates on the bar. - You can buy a slice of reheated frozen pizza for cheap. - Allows dogs - Cash Only! All of this adds up to be my softball teams go-to spot for drinks after (usually losing) a game at Pier 40. Always a good time! read more

Let me start off my saying: I like dive bars. Read my other reviews, I really do. So this two-star review isn't because the place is a dive, it's because it wasn't even great for being a dive. Beers weren't cheap and the glasses were dirty (not just not-sparkly, like crusted). I've been here once late-night (and had a better, if blurrier, impression) and now back again in the early evening. Do yourself a favor, don't go here sober, there are far better dives. read more

Eh. I normally like dive bars, but this one wasn't all that special. Went with the right group of friends, so it was a good time -- but so is any random bar. Went last Saturday night and it was pretty dead. $3 PBR was good and they do have pitchers, so stick to those instead of the overpriced pints -- a Grolsch was $6.50. read more

I worked around the corner for a 3 month stint and this became my neighborhood bar. If you're looking for an alternative to the ritzy places in the area, and you have a big group to fit somewhere -- this is the place.Missy and Shawn are the best bartenders, very personable. Missy got to know me by name because of my frequenting and is a really sweet woman. They also serve pizza here, which is not bad at all. The crowd can be kind of annoying on Friday and Saturday nights, but every other day of the week (and trust me, I brought people there every single night as I had to bring them somewhere!) is very mellow. It also has a special personality in a way, because the locals are allowed to bring their little doggies. It's kind of sweet. read more

Stopped in for a quick beer on a cold Wednesday afternoon. We met Candice the bartender and had a great time. She is awesome. Made us feel right at home. A must stop if you want a local New York bar . Check it out. Misssy, the owner, runs a great bar with great staff. read more

Barrow's Pub - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Great bar. Friendly people. Wish they had Yuengling but Stella is a good backup. Wish it was closer to my apartment cuz I'd be there more often. Bartenders are gems. 10 out of 10 read more

Found this place 5 years back while trying to get away from the Santacon crowds... it worked for a little bit. Its your local neighborhood dive bar. Nothing fancy, has a pool table, and a couple of beers on tap. They have specials on some of the cheap stuff and the service is usually quick. Can't go wrong if you are looking to just grab a drink and watch the game. read more

Barrow's is an outstanding dive bar. Prices are good for NYC, the beer selection is solid, and they have a great jukebox and pool table. The crowd is diverse, and everybody plays nice. Missy is a great bartender and she takes care of everybody. read more

Small hole in the wall-nothing fancy, but great place to stop for a beer. We are from OOT but come to the city often, and usually go across the street to eat. We always allow time to grab a drink at Barrows before. Service is great-and we love seeing the regulars there every time we go. The last time we were there, bar tender was kind enough to share a slice of pie with us while we waited for our dinner. My hubs and I love this place. Bring your cash! read more

This place is great. Cheap beer, friendly atmosphere and a decent pool table. I went there on my own last night, not knowing a single person, however I stumbled out of the door at closing time having had a great time playing pool and meeting the locals. It is definitely a very welcoming place. Oh but my name is Trevor, not Tyler or Steve, as I kept being called yesterday. Hey wait a minute, Tyler, Steve, Tyler, Steve, Steve Tyler, wow love in an elevator anyone? erm... maybe not, but it is still a weird anomaly. As coincidence would have it i actually look nothing like the diminutive rock god. I digress. Its a great place, if you like dive bars that dont try to be all dancing on the tables zany you will love this place. read more

Very much a dive bar. Good for a late night drink and a game of pool. Probably would only come back if already drunk and it's late!

Honestly, for the prices, it's a pretty good place to pre-game. It's a pretty typical local bar with a pool table, loud music, and a decent crowd. Don't expect anything fancy, but check it out if you're in the area. My new strategy is to drink a few beers here before I head over to Takashi across the street. read more

My husband, friend, and I stopped in here to drink while we were waiting for our table across the street at Takashi. It's a chill bar, and kind of reminds me of the types you see on TV or in movies. Everyone was friendly and nice, especially the bartender who gave me a "hard time" about ordering mixed drinks! If I lived in the area, I would very likely be a regular there! If I am ever in the area again, I'll be sure to stop in! read more

Sure it's rank and dirty, but it's my favorite little dive. Mostly because it's never crowded and the bartenders are good for a some drunken chit chat. Plus there's a pool table! read more

I can't imagine what kind of rent controlled deal allows Barrow Pub to exist on this block, but it's enough to make me want to lobby for renters' rights at the steps of City Hall. This joint is gloriously divey. I am pretty sure the same 5 guys perched on stools when I walked in for the first time a few years ago are the same exact ones sitting there last night. The jukebox is ubermodern & totally out-of-place, just further adding to the ambiance. The bathroom's nasty. The beer is cheap. I like it here. read more

I needed to pee so I decided to stop here for a beer walking from the west village to tribeca. I'm glad I stopped by! I like neighborhood bars with pool and good music. Try a pickleback shot if you go there! read more

Barrow's will always have a special place in my heart. For four years this place was my cheers. Now that I have moved a bit further out to Queens I don't frequent it as often as I'd like. Natalie and Missy are the best! I loved walking into Barrows and knowing the regulars, shooting a bit of pool, and having a low key night. The bar is also great on Halloween and for having big get togethers. +Room to sit +Pool table +Serves pizza +Great bartenders +Friendly crowd Nothing negative to say. If you want a low key, affordable, and all around great place to hang out give Barrow's a try. read more

Decent enough bar but only takes cash. Needs new bar staff as they seem to have a bad attitude all the time.

A solid bar. Folks, this is NOT A DIVE BAR. And that's okay! This is a neighborhood bar, with great friendly bartenders, reasonable prices for the West Village, a pool table and juke box. I've run into a fair share of NYU kids, hence the 3 stars and not 4, but overall a very solid bar to hang out in. read more

Real ny bar.Real nyers hang here.great prices and no cornball out of towners.Locals chill out here.No frills just real authentic New York.