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d.b.a.

3.5 (473 reviews)
ModerateBeer Bar
Closed • 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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D.B.A. ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Mel M.

MANHATTAN/East Village: if you search for dog friendly spots in all of New York City, d.b.a East Village is usually at the top for recommendations. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed to join you inside this dive bar with a huge selection of beer, a full bar, games, an outdoor patio, TVs to watch sports, a fun loving staff (Morgan is a great bartender!), and you can bring your own food, as they do not serve any, although there is popcorn! They are open from 12pm-4am and it is a popular spot with locals, so try to go on the early side when it is more quiet and less crowded.

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Kelly M.

We wanted to try a place in East Village where we could sample local craft beers. Just wanted beer! The service was great with a very informative bartender. The place is nothing fancy but we were not looking for fancy - just beer! I don't think we ended up with local beers but the bartender let us try a few sips of several to figure out what we both wanted. Happy with our experience. It's a great place for a stop!

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Dave F.

Solid craft beer bar. Met some friends here. Divey, but with a surprisingly good beer menu. They also have some non-beer options for the non-beer drinkers you bring with you. Apparently there is mario kart, but did not ask about how to play. Draft prices are great. Bottles/Cans perhaps a little high, but they have a business to run. Relatively spacious, but can get crowded. There are some couches in the back. Just make sure you don't need to do anything beyond a #1 in the bathroom, lol.

a can of beer
Emmett T.

I passed by this bar on the way home, saw that they had Mario kart, decided to stop by! took a gamble on trying out their picklebacks, I'm definitely a fan. If you're ever here, try out the continental breakfast, it's a fantastic sour beer. I'll definitely be back next time I visit. Say hi to William the bartender if you see him!

Au Pied De Cochon duck in a can!
Kenny C.

Craft beers and a Nintendo Switch for Mario Kart. Happy hour until 9pm. Is there anything more you need in life to be happy? What's that? Some four-legged companions? Sure, this place is also dog friendly. Honestly, one of the greatest bar concepts around. It gets crowded, so get there early and snag a table. The backyard is sadly now permanently closed.

Shih Tzu approved!
Kara M.

***400th Review*** We were in here 3 different nights on our trip to NYC at the end of March! This was about a 10 minute walk from our lodging. This spot had two things I wanted: 1. Happy Hour 2. Dog Friendly Yes, a pet friendly bar! Apparently since they do not sell food, this bar allows dogs. There is a nice outdoor space in the back, it's covered and heated. A couple of the dogs were running around on the patio and making new friends. I was traveling with my five pound Shih Tzu, he was happy to sit on my lap, but I appreciate that I could bring him in. The happy hour was pretty good for NYC. The hours for the discounted drinks were fairly long on the weekdays that we were in the city. There was a limited selection of pints of beer and well drinks for $5, not bad for Manhattan. I believe I had some Abita Light, which was not too bad. I liked the casual vibe in this establishment, this isn't a pretentious bar where you need to worry about dressing to the nines. We had some nice chats with various customers on two of the visits and I would say it was a friendly crowd. The youngsters were all very polite to us 30 somethings! One of the girls I was chatting with mentioned that people use the back patio of d.b.a for dog birthdays, which is cool since this was also a popular event to have in Los Angeles (where we used to live). I would definitely come back if I was in the area! There is another pet friendly bar in Brooklyn, but we didn't make it over there.

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Late review...but I visited d.b.a a few weeks ago. My first trip to NYC, and this is definitely one of my favorite spots! The beer selection was INCREDIBLE, and the bartender even hooked my friend and I up with a flight to share. Both draft and can options were seriously impressive, especially the fruity/sour ales. Music and overall vibe were also fantastic--again, the amazing staff connected Mario Kart to the TV while my friend and I sipped some of the best craft beer I had in the city. Even got to try my first pickleback shot...cannot recommend this place enough!

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On the top of my list for fun, welcoming, dog-friendly, happy places when visiting East Village!

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Ask the Community - d.b.a.

Do they sell gift cards/gift certificates? Can't find a a working phone number to call and ask.

Do they allow dogs inside the bar (not the outside space, but actually inside)?

Yes.

Is this place good for a group happy hour on the back patio?

Yes!

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“It has everything you could want in a bar--great beer selection, great music, great people, dogs, and Mario Kart.”

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