This place is so awesome. If you love a good dive bar then…read morethis is a place you have to go to. Where else can you go and buy a drink and get a free hot dog. My hubby thinks that is so cool. The staff is always spot on. Lots of history in that place. Must see if you are in the neighborhood!!

A dive bar with truly a fun atmosphere. They have an amazing drink and hot dog deal that's hard to…read morepass up on. The prices were amazing too (especially for being so close to time square!) Important note: vibe seemed to be cash preferred! We only paid cash but can't say for certain.

Strangelove Bar: where the walls have more tattoos than I do…read more Rock, metal, horror movies, graffiti, cheap beer, and that legendary $6 beer-and-shot combo. The coffin-shaped DJ booth may be permanently retired, but the vibe is still very much alive. No pretension. No judgment. Just good people, loud music, and a dive-bar atmosphere that doesn't need to try too hard. Strangelove proves you don't need fancy cocktails or velvet ropes--just cold drinks, good vibes, and people who actually know how to have a damn good time.

Great deals, no frills, cool people. Although they don't have a kitchen, you can get food delivered…read morehere.

Jimmy's Corner (140 W 44th St, Midtown) ​You can try to…read moreevict the last real dive bar in Times Square, but you can't evict the spirit of a place that's been serving up $5 beers and heavy pours since 1971. ​The suits want to turn this legendary boxing haven into luxury condos, but Adam Glenn and the crew are fighting it out until the bitter end. You don't replace history, neon lights, and walls covered in championship boxing memorabilia with high-rise glass. Where else in Midtown are construction guys and people in tuxedos going to argue about sports over a shot? ​If you haven't been yet, get your ass down to 44th Street. Grab a cold one (or a warm Corona if you're like that one regular in the comments), respect the history, and help save a piece of real New York. ​They wanted us out in November and we're still here. Round 2. Let's go.

This place is NOT closed! Support them from EVIL CORPORATE GREED!…read more I don't know the idiots who reported the place closed, but they're open, watching great World Cup Soccer (USA v. Australia) and meeting great patrons and interacting with fantastic staff! The service as always is great and the ambiance is pure NYC!

The ambiance at McSorley's is legendary. I truly felt the presence of my ancestors in that historic…read morebuilding. Brennan, our server, was a fantastic guy. He was incredibly patient with us and even sat down for a minute to share a great story. Both types of beer were excellent, but that night I preferred the light cream ale. The Feltman's uncured hot dog (Nathan worked for Feltman) was perhaps the best I've ever had. Their mustard, although strong, pairs perfectly with the salty sausage, soft bun, and sauerkraut. If you have family who lived in New York after the 1850s, there's a good chance they, too, enjoyed a beer at McSorley's Old Ale House. There's something pretty special about sitting in a place where generations of New Yorkers have gathered for more than 160 years. And if Pabst ever decided to sell McSorley's Ale to the public in cans or bottles, I believe it would be tremendously successful.

Gotta be 5 stars right?…read more It starts with ambience. Literally having a beer in a museum us and New York City history. I was curious about every single piece of nostalgia on the walls. You can't help but feel the history all around you. Service is great. You might feel like this place could be intimidating because it definitely is a little quirky. Put the staff at the door and inside put you and everyone around you at ease. Very communal vibe. There are two beer options. Both are decent, but it's not really the point. He had the burger, which was pretty good... But again not the point. It's pretty rare that a five star rating of a bar wouldn't have much to do with the beer or the food. But here we are.

Get your inner punk rocker on at Clockwork! This hidden oasis for the rocker in all of us is…read morelocated on the Lower East Side, and a must-visit if you're looking for somewhere to listen to rad music, enjoy some cheap shots and beer, and just hang in a place that feels like somewhere Roger from RENT would frequent. My boyfriend loves this place, and we came here a couple weeks back with a few of his friends from his NYC days. It was fun, loud, and absolutely perfect. I especially love the graffiti that covers the walls - everywhere, even the bathrooms! If you look up "dive bar" on Urban Dictionary, I guarantee you that Clockwork Bar will show up. That's not to say it's a bad thing - far from it, actually. However, just know that it's not a place to bring your parents (unless of course, they're punks from the 80's themselves!). Despite the "rough around the edges" look, the bartenders are awesome and friendly. Boogie is the man - he took care of us all night, and he's great. Clockwork is definitely a unique and off the beaten path bar, but a must visit for any unique night out in NYC!

Quintessential dive bar in all the best ways!…read more Cozy little watering hole in the LES. Dimly lit with little nooks to chill. Graffiti walls that don't feel cliche. Cheap drinks. No fuss. Friendly enough staff. Buy rounds of beers and share with strangers. New friends to be had. Clockwork Bar was just a stop on a night of drinks but good vibes here.

It's one of my favorite bars in Fidi and was best bar in the world one year…read more Inside, it's pretty comfortable and casual - and feels like a typical Irish pub with sawdust on the floor and dollar bills on the walls around the Irish and guiness paraphernalia on the walls. But the food are very high quality. You must get an Irish coffee!

Loved this spot & oh apparently it's the best in the world? Neato…read more Homey Irish pub with a healthy dose of cocktail snobbery - My absolute dream establishment, thank you very much. I wish we had more time to loiter & drink, but we could only squeeze in a single round. I got a mezcal margarita with extra, extra salt on the rim, & my friend got a draught IPA. Tasty & well executed. The bartender was kinda rude in the way you want your bartender to be. There was plenty to look at on the walls, ceiling, floor. I will be returning the next time I'm in the city.

Always a great time. Excellent pours! Cheers! Local…read morehangout. Well worth tourist to check out how NY'ers do it!

Nothing like enjoying a cheap Quinnie (aka Narragansett) in a place that is kinda dark, playing…read moregood music, and an easy spot to have a beer at on a Wednesday afternoon. Go. Enjoy the place. Be patient if busy. But most importantly, tip your bartender.

Found a glitch in the Tribeca matrix. Surrounded by $25 craft cocktails and organic kale salads…read moresits Nancy Whiskey Pub--a beautiful, glorious oasis of cheap drinks, neon lights, and bathroom graffiti. Established in 1967, and I'm pretty sure the vibe hasn't changed a single bit since. ​The place was absolutely packed wall-to-wall, but real talent knows how to navigate a crowd when there's a pint of Guinness and a plate of buffalo wings waiting on the other side. ​This spot is legendary for its shuffleboard table--no bumpers, pure skill, and zero room for error. Rumor has it they also roll out an inflatable pool on the sidewalk when the New York summer heat gets disrespectful, which is exactly the kind of unhinged energy I respect. ​If you need me, I'll be under the jukebox mapping out my professional shuffleboard career. ​ 1 Lispenard St, New York, NY

Once again we walk and walk and then we are thirsty. Stumbled upon Nancy's Whiskey Pub…read more We were not disappointed. Drinks were delicious and staff so much fun!

Blake started us with a nice foamy espresso martini and margarita. Both prepared by a bartender who…read moreknows what he is doing! Here for USOPEN and had TVs in bar set to Open. Seasonal salad was exceptional.beets arugula and had some crunch with quinoa fried. Superb Mussels with chorizo had a nice kick and toasts garlic bread right on Thought we were going to a sports bar. Yes it is but so much more. Fantastic.

Step into the new 3 Monkeys, a tri-level playground of grit and glamour -- exposed brick that looks…read morelike it survived Prohibition, tin and copper ceiling tiles that wink under amber mood lighting, and a wooden bar polished by a thousand high-fives. Surrounding TVs keep every play, fight and miracle replayed in glorious surround-sass while wooden tables beg for pitchers, pretzels and conspiracy theories about the ref. Whether you're upstairs for the 3rd floor vibe, mid-level for the perfect sightline, or down in the cozy den with the best acoustics, this is New York sports bar energy: loud, a little brazen, impossibly welcoming. One particular bartender, Delaney not only brings an awesome level of energy to the bar, she saunters in like a halftime show -- a grin that's equal parts mischief and welcome. She's all quick elbows and quicker comebacks, the kind of bartender who remembers your name, your drink, and that one ridiculous story you told months ago. Her laugh is loud, her wink is devious, and she has a way of making first-timers feel like regulars by the second round. Behind the wooden bar she's choreography: expert pours, theatrical muddles, and a flourish that makes every order feel curated. Delaney's drinks are personality-packed, with her behind the bar, the place doesn't just serve drinks -- it gets its personality back. It's a place off 8th ave where fitness meets fun, and every corner feels like home--complete with friendly staff who know your name (or at least your size) and are always ready to offer a witty comeback or a perfect recommendation. Cheers!

Thank goodness we FOUND paradise LOST. You ring the doorbell, and are buzzed in to be put on the…read morelist. For my group of 2, it was approximately a 25 minute wait on a Saturday at 7. We jumped over to the bar right beside and drank some girly drinks before getting the notification our table was ready. As with nearly every establishment in NYC, it is very close quarters in paradise lost. We stood at a table while waiting for seats at the bar to become available. Which, we didn't mind. I could see how this might be a little harder to get a seat for a bigger group if you aren't there before 6. It seemed that once a group got a big table, they camped out. The drinks were strong and creative. Friendly bartenders, good music, and yummy options for bar snacks. Also, the bathroom is a nice touch. Given the hell theming for the bar, the bathroom is a 180 and while using the Lou, you can listen to the bible being recited. Theres also a spooky surprise if you press the button in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, it is at the bottom of some decently narrow stairs. So, try and stay sober enough for stairs or you may fall. Go to this bar. You will have fun.

The vibe is cute, and the ambiance is cute, but everything is overpriced, although most tiki bars…read moreare. I don't know if I've ever had such a bad pina colada in my life at a tiki bar. I mean, I've had bad pina coladas at dive bars, but I expected more from this place. I would say it was very strong, though, so you know what? That's a good thing to be very strong for that price I'm paying. The spam musubi was also a rip-off. You see two here, but each one costs its own $10, so save your money. Eat somewhere else. Eat a pizza across the street.