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    Break Bar

    4.4 (200 reviews)
    Open • 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    BREAK BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Great spot for a night out! Great vibes, friendly staff, and the throwing range is so much fun. Their happy hour is also really good.

    Tequila and pineapple
    Rebekah W.

    I came here for an event, and the drinks were amazing. Mikey and Austin really hooked me up. I didn't know how much I needed to throw glass at people that I didn't like. It was such a great release. This is a great place to come to let off some steam and get some drinks in. I will absolutely come back. I enjoyed my time. It's a nice bar not too big and the break room is secluded and safe. Don't forget your glasses.

    Cecilia L.

    Came here to celebrate my friends bday and she had a great time smashing bottles How it works is you can tech come in and whatever drink you finish you can break which is prob better but bc we pre booked it we had a table to sit down and hangout which is def recommended for large groups. But do take into consideration how many ppl in your group are actually drinkers bc you will need to finish your drink to break that bottle! You can also purchase a bucket of empty bottles to throw and have fun for $20 on top of your package as well S/o to GM Justin who was great to work with and super friendly!

    Paula N.

    10/10 experience! I came in with a tense friend at 6:30 on a Tuesday and was immediately approached by the GM, Justin. We ordered our drinks (beautifully made) and immediately went to town to throw our glasses. The service is beyond helpful and the drinks were perfect. Letting them go was a release we didn't know we needed. I will be back once a quarter at least!

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    Ana S.

    Great staff. Strong drinks. I had a blast. And the bonus..you go to the back and throw your glasses at the wall.

    Cyrus A.

    SMASH! What a fun concept for a bar. The space itself is nice, feels mostly like a local sports bar with a bit of clubbiness (dim lighting, some music blaring). Pretty standard beers on tap, as well as cocktails and other drinks. Service was solid, there was one bartender staffing the entire place, and he did a great job. We were there during a sleepy Sunday afternoon, but our experience was great. And then the hook -- getting to smash glassware! You sign a waiver online, and then get a wristband that gives you access to a room dedicated to breaking glass. You can break the glasses from your finished drinks, or buy buckets of empty glassware solely for the purpose of smashing. Either way, it's so much fun once you get to the designated glass area. Well worth a visit for a standard bar outing with a fun bonus activity to take out some stress!

    Valerie S.

    If you're near Time Square you have to visit Break Bar. Whether you want to watch Football or Dance the night away, the vibes and ambiance are amazing. The absolute best part is that you get to break the glassware you drink out of . You go into a back room and throw the glasses at a wall. Exhilarating and so much fun. You have to ask for Julien. He is attentive, fun and hard working. He made our experience wonderful. I'm definitely coming back next time in NY.

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    Kateryna Y.

    I like this bar. The whole point of this bar is to drink and smash the glass. Emotions are great. Service is very nice. I don't like the menu there at all. Food is not good. But I still come there time to time, just for glass smashing fun

    Michelle L.

    Laid back bar with the novelty option to smash your glass post-drink. Be prepared to fill out and sign a waiver on your phone and show to the bartender prior to smashing your glass in the back room. You'll receive a bracelet and off you go! You're paying a premium for your drink for the privilege to smash your glass, but well worth it if you're in good company and looking for an experience. Goggles are provided in the smashing room and you'd have to be (excuse the pun), really smashing drunk to hurt yourself doing so. Elon Musk, Chris Brown and Trump are all fodder for glass smashing as a video screen displays various polarizing figures that bring out potential rage in your average fellow human. Wouldn't make it part of my daily rotation as it's a trek to the west side -- but bartenders are chill and it's near the Spiral building if you're looking for something different on a weekday post-work that doesn't involve buying a $50 ticket to go up to the Edge with the tourists.

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    Good vibes. Breakable shit + digital photobooth in the back. Would come back with more anger.

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    Fun concept! Kind of expensive. If you're going here it's for sure to break glasses. Very young crowd

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    Had a great time watching the World Cup, and incredible service and fun environment! I would recently recommend!

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    Scarlet was the best!! This bar was so much fun and affordable. I cant wait to come back. The service was great!!

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    the bartender was so nice and easy to talk to. the drinks were great prices and breakable!

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    Ask the Community - Break Bar

    Do you have to pay extra to break your pint glass?

    No you do not have to pay on top of your already purchased drink

    My sister is 18 years old, would she still be able to come with us?

    Break Bar is 21+ for regular admission. Guests under 21 may only attend certain pre-arranged private events when approved in advance.

    Is there any nonsmoking space? I'm allergic

    You can't smoke inside NYC spaces. Was here last week and nobody was smoking nor did it smell like smoke

    I'm interested in reserving for 2-6 people 30 minutes, so how many people can break things at once?

    They only take reservations for parties of 10 or more people. You can break as many drinks/empty bottles you purchase

    How far in advance should a session for 1-2 people be booked?

    Hi - That would depend on the day and time you are looking for. You can see our live schedule at www.breakbarnyc.com/reservations.

    Do you have to book the break room in advance or can you you do it when you get there?

    No reservation are required for our bar. Walk-ins are welcome for the throwing range.

    Do all of the drinks come with a "breakable" glass or is it limited to certain beverages? Also, do you need to make a reservation?

    Anything with alcohol in it comes with a breakable glass, bottle, etc. I have never made a reservation on the three times I've gone!

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    Review Highlights - Break Bar

    “Mika and Mac took excellent care of us, the drinks were coming quick and the food and atmosphere were amazing!”

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