So we were in the area and I found the spot after looking for lounges. It's sort of like a…read morebasement. Apparently they have 2 floors, but I didn't get to check that out. As soon as we step in, the bar is right there. And the DJ is right by the window side as well. It is a little compact in the front than in the back which has the lounge area. I wasn't sure if those were like reserve. As for drinks, they were good, a little on the pricey side. But the music made up for it, and I like that they had free cold ice water. Because it does get hot in there even though they have AC running. Everybody was bopping, it was a good vibe and they are open till 3. Even the bartenders were dancing and having fun.

Overall this venue is great. They use it twice a week for an underground event which in theory is…read moreillegal. During those events 20% tip is mandatory and added right away.

Great atmosphere with lively music and a fun crowd! The bartenders are friendly, but the drink…read moreprices can be a bit steep. Overall, a solid spot for a night out with friends!

Very good music! A lot of reggaeton, dembow, and salsa the night we visited. The bouncers are…read moreprofessional and informative- would come again when visiting the area

I went in there on thanksgiving eve not knowing what to expect..my friend who put me on to this…read moreguaranteed me that it would be an awesome night....we started at the fat black pussy cat.. The hostess was super cool and attentive and answered whatever questions we had.. After meeting at the FBPC we crawled to different bars with a variety of people from all walks of life and countries...Met Many great people but I'm so thankful for meeting 2 Great individuals who were on vacation from New Zealand who I proudly call my friends. After all was set we hang out for a couple days before they had to leave....I'll be seeing them soon ...

As an avid NYC tourist and now resident, I have gone on this pub crawl two years in a row and it is…read moregenuinely the most fun I have ever had in this city! The the hosts/leaders are so friendly and helpful, the bars are so fun, the drink prices are affordable, and the specials are awesome! I recommend this to every friend and even family member that comes to visit the city. You meet people from all around the world! The first time on the crawl I met people from Barbados, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. It's such a great time!!!

Super fun tour! Our guide, Leo was knowledgeable and shared many great stories and poems with us…read more We checked out 3 cool bars and learned a lot of history. Beware if it is cold out to bundle up...a fair amount of time is spent outside

Leo was an amazing tour guide, it was freezing outside but the pubs were warm and he made the…read moreexperience so fun! 10/10 recommend learned so much and laughed a lot!

I love the Literary Pub Crawls! I've done both the Village and Brooklyn and had a great experience…read moreon both. It combines all my favorite things - good conversation, day-drinking, walking around my favorite city, and great stories about literature and history! Thank you Eric and Miranda for giving me two great tours - coming back with more friends!

From the owner: We are constantly researching to find the new and true stories, rather than just passing off the…read moretraditional legends. We are passionate about the writers and literature. We perform recitals of the poems and prose. And we have great taste in whiskey.

I've been in New York for well over a decade, so I'm definitely not a tourist. I am however a bit…read moreof a connoisseur of tours. I attended the Harlem Pub Crawl as part of an event hosted by a professional association. The event was advertised as visits to 4 Harlem bars between 7pm and 11pm, as well as drink and food discounts. I arrived to find that the number of establishments had been reduced from 4 to 3. (No itinerary was provided in advance.) This was not necessarily a negative as it meant more time at each venue. However, we ended up spending more than 2.5 hours at Harlem Tavern, the first venue. This was due in part to the bar staff collecting a number of credit cards from the group, and then being slow to bring them back. But there was ample time to sit back and chat with members of the group, enjoy $5 happy hour specials, food, and a free drink shot. (The group was rather large; at least 30 people, perhaps due to the professional association.) From there we went to a second venue "Underbar" that for me was more of an underground dance hall than a bar. We received a free shot upon entering, but the regular drinks were priced at about $10. Because of the loud music and dark lighting, it was difficult to chat with other members of the group, and the seating was limited. But the venue itself was hip, with a warm, modern design, and a dj spinning mostly throwback tunes from the early 2000s. At 11:30pm the group started off for the third venue, Red Rooster, which was about 14 blocks away. There was some debate and confusion regarding walking verses splitting cabs to the venue. At that point, I decided to call it a night and headed home. Having been to Red Rooster before, it's very crowded and bustling, but laid back (with a meet market vibe), offering food, a well stocked bar and the chance to converse with all types of locals. I would say that of the three venues, I think it offers the most uniquely Harlem experience. All in all, I think the Harlem Pub Crawl offers a good taste of Harlem nightlife for people in New York for the first time. You get to have an authentic night out experience at a few of the more popular venues. The experience could be enhanced with some small extras, like being told the story behind each venue, or including a unique signature drink.

Bought a ticket, went to the first destination in Harlem, no one showed up. From the pub that I was…read moretold to be at I wrote a couple of times with no reply. I asked the wait staff if they knew anything about it, nobody did. Finally tracked a manager who had the cell phone number for one of the people who works at this place. He did not respond until I kept texting. Did not apologize just said it was canceled. Had to ask several times for a refund. Call me, I'll take you around to a few pubs, guaranteed!