Amongst all the fun and lively bars in East Village, Doc is a more chill dive bar vibe. Upon entering, the bartender checks your ID while serving the patrons. We had a couple rounds of drinks for $10-11 each. Although they prefer cash, credit cards are accepted. The bar also has a jukebox, pool table, shooting arcade game, and various booths. Very low key and laid back vibe. The bartenders seem to be extra nice to some, yet a bit rude to others --so depends if you get lucky or not here. read more

I usually love a good dive bar. I stopped into Doc Holliday's on a Saturday afternoon in July for the first time since my NYU days, hoping for a dose of old-school East Village charm. Instead, every open barstool had a "Reserved" sign on it despite there being only about eight other patrons in the entire bar. The bartender's greeting was, "Just so you know, cash only." No hello, no welcome--just unnecessary attitude. Then came what may have been the worst pint of Guinness I've ever been served. Flat, lifeless, and completely forgettable. Dive bars are supposed to have character, not contempt. Sadly, this visit had plenty of the latter. After this experience, I've had my last pint at Doc Holliday's. read more

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Simple little dive bar in the East Village. People in their 20s and 30s primarily, country music playing from a jukebox, pool table in the back. This is a small room and seemed pretty full the Thursday night we were there. No table service, order all drinks at the bar. I believe it was a two drink minimum on each tab with cash preferred. Very casual. Not really a dancing spot, but certainly fun for hanging out with friends. read more

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Not really a fan of the East Village anymore, generally speaking. It has a certain energy to it, the kind that would've fit me perfectly in my early 20s or back in my military days, but I've outgrown that particular gear. This place is the quintessential East Village dive, and it leans into that identity hard: a little trashy, more than a little worn in, and proud of it. Fitting, since it's been holding down that corner of Avenue A since 1994 as the self-proclaimed only honky tonk bar in the city, cowboy boots nailed to the ceiling, country jukebox, the whole bit.Good place to kick off a night, especially with the pool table in back. The competition here isn't exactly stiff. If you actually know how to play, you can hold the table for a long stretch against people who think they've got next. I ran through a few groups without much of a fight before eventually just handing it over to whoever was up, since nobody was giving me an actual game. Good beer selection, loud as hell, packed, and cheap across the board. Exactly what a dive bar should be, even if it's not really my scene these days. read more

1 of the all time favorites for amazing juke box, wonderful disposition of the staff, flat pool table, just after walking down St. Marks Place. Cheap too for NYC! read more

Said to the bartender "here is $35 for the pitcher of beer" and expected her to count it. In a split second she says in a nasty voice "35 is for the drink. We tip here" I gave her a tip and then she claimed I under paid for the drink even tho I know I counted right and she made me pay more. Mind you I was totally sober and buying this for a friend cause I don't drink. She should be fired and homeless. read more

DELICIOUS!!!!! The best roadhouse I've ever ate in, guys you definitely will not be disappointed.....AMEN

This is a top-notch dive bar, through and through. Friendly staff, considering the vibe. What else could you possibly want from a dive bar? An escape from the shmancy places in Manhattan, you'll be surrounded by cool people, awesome signs and a down to earth vibe, strong drinks, a pool table, and country music. Why haven't you come here yet? read more

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Ambience and service were decent, but an $18.25 beer (albeit a $9 IPA draft) & rail whiskey shot [which is including tax & tip] at 15.00 on a Sunday is too rich for this dive-bar guy's blood -- Manhattan or no Manhattan. read more

Multiple people had their phones stolen and staff did not even pretend to care in the slightest. Did not even take a second to look if it may be in the bar still or turned in. read more

Way crowded, good vibes though. Super enjoyed the music. Would def come back to this place if I was in the area and it wasn't too packed

Legendary country bar in the East Village. They have a CD jukebox filled with mostly classic country and oldies music. Beer prices are not as reasonable as they once were, but you can get a Bud draft for $7 or Rolling Rock for $6. Bartenders are much more friendly than they were several years ago. Definitely a more welcoming vibe. They prefer you pay in cash, and at certain times or busy nights they are known to switch to cash only. Great bar to meet people too. read more

A good hang. There's a pool table with a waiting list. Crowd is mostly young-20s but it's a chill spot to hang. The juke plays country music only. Have fun y'all! read more

This is the place to go when you're looking for a fun night out in the city. It's a country themed dive bar that's been around since the early 90s. The decor is very relaxed with plenty of seats and stools. They have a pool table in the back and a Big Buck arcade towards the front entrance. They carry Yuengling and Rolling Rock which was great. I hadn't seen those beers stocked in bars since the early 2000's. Their tap system is ice cold and their drinks have always been on point. Don't forget to bring cash and get ready to meet some amazing patrons! read more

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It's a definitely a dive bar but it costs $8 for a tiny well whiskey diet. Dive bar with regular bar prices. Not worth it. read more

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I should have written this review several years ago but frankly, you find a good dive, and you sometimes don't want to let folks in on it. But the last 3 years have been tough on small bars so here goes. Staff is great, prices are decent for the LES and if your pleasant and not a jerk, they'll take care of you. Drinks are cold, and every time I'm back in town I stop in. This isn't your UES cocktail lounge, so sit back and chill - the bartender will get to you. See you in August! read more

I was so happy to see that this place is still kickin it in the LES! Many good times here in the 90s! I hadn't been back until last weekend and was THRILLED it was still there. Joanna is a doll and her eyeliner is perfect!!!! thanks for the good times! read more

We were in the area waiting on our rsvp & this place was the closest so we came in here to kill some time. Charminggg place u don't know if u r waking into a bar or some place u may not ever come out off .. it has quite the broken down entrance. Talk about DIVE bar to the T !! Crazy all over the place decorations don't know if or what holiday they are "celebrating" all seasons hanging! Just one thing way too many rules posted! CASH only what a pain it's a bar so it's a bit annoying & more so now a days a bit of an inconvenience to be cash only but of course there is an ATM available. No seating at first then we got lucky w a seat at the bar, ok specials but not on anything good we had some beers I had the Raging bitch good beer bitter tasting but good alcohol content my company had Long Hammer IPA good as well. This place has quite the vibe, lay back not too much going on , pool table on the side & enough TV's to catch the games. Price wise ok for the beers $7/8 the bar was not bad served its purposed for us good for grabbing drinks. read more

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I actually had a really nice time in this place I was waiting for a friend so we could go dance to some 80s music at the nearby pier amid club that I've always loved since I was about 20 years old I came into this bar and it was packed with a lot of 30 something-year-old's The drinks were very cheap five dollars for a beer and they were playing music which was all 80s I think the theme of the night was 1984 and it was very crowded and very alive on a Friday evening they had very cool bartenders and they were very fast I left a good tip this is a good place if you are solo because there are a lot of people there just willing to talk to you read more

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Here for SantaCon and we weren't allowed in because we had Santa outfits one. Like WHAT?! Wack music anyway

The bartenders "lost" my card and closed out my tab charging me double what i had ordered on it. They were extremely rude about this and told me it was my fault. Had to cancel my card and order a new one, this place sucks. read more

Really cool dive bar - great spot to pop in for a midday beer. Really distinct from other bars we found in the city. Worth a stop for sure!

First things, first: Let's put this in context. We're not putting this bar up against the bar at The St. Regis, for Christ's sake. This is the quintessential dive bar. Ugly. Sticky. Smelly. You would rather vomit in your mouth then have to do it in their scary bathroom. Yum. This is the charm, however. And if the cans of PBR don't make you think that you've sunk to a new level, the fact that they don't even bother to sacrifice valuable refrigerator space for them will (they are kept in an Igloo cooler behind the bar). As far as dives go, this is top notch and is certain to be fun after 6 PBRs . My only complaint: As its divey reputation has proliferated and the LES has gone through a slight gentrification it's now filled with a lot of yuppies and ex-fratties who go just so they can feel what it's like to slum it every once in a while. I'm a yuppie myself and, goddamn it, this is where I used to go to get away from the rest of you...oh well. read more

This place is right across Tompkins from me and I've had to duck in here once to use the john. Actually, I was in here during the day a long time ago; inexplicably they had food on the menu at the time and my friend was eating this blueberry cake. Don't expect blueberry cake to be on the menu, though; this is a dive. read more

During a semester or two of college, I came here every Tuesday for the $5 all you can drink beer special. I have no idea if that's still going on. I'm from Georgia--most of my NYU friends were not. They tended to be surprised when I would sing along to country songs even I didn't know I knew. Loud music, a young crowd, and a fun jukebox are the things I remember most. I went to Doc's a few days ago with friends. We just happened upon it and I requested that they feed my nostalgic dreams. It was okay. Too loud, not crowded, and I felt too bad beginning to explain all the silly and fun time I'd had there to people who hadn't been with me. So oh well. In 2001, I'd say go there for SURE. Now I can't say one way or the other, but I know it's worth checking out since it's so different from other bars in NYC. Country without being 100% gimmicky. read more

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Perhaps the diviest of dives on the east side, which ultimately gives this place much old-school credibility. And by old-school, I mean that 90's generation, cellphone-free, EDM-less douchery. A local landmark of sorts, through and through. Salt of the earth vibes all around. Split a pitcher with your crew and feverishly scroll through some jukebox jams. read more

Typical dive bar with some games and cowboy boots hanging from the ceiling. I was there for 90s night so I have yet to experience their country music theme. It's definitely a large group scene - good for dancing and partying it up! read more

I know it's cheap, and I know it's a classic dive bar, but EEK! The cowboy hats, country music (I know, I was there, I should have known what I was getting myself into). I went to meet a friend who was meeting his alcoholic booty call, but that's another story for another time. The bathroom was a dump, more-so than any dive I have ever been to. I need to reel it back though, because I know that this is the vibe they are going for. The bartenders were extremely friendly and quick on the refills, not to mention the hot bar-back with the afro (it's real we asked) and blue eyes. I took a shot of the bartender dancing on the bar, and had a few drinks, but I don't think I'll be back any time soon. read more

Let me preface this review with a few things: 1. I came here on Christmas Day at 2pm because I needed somewhere to watch basketball. 2. When I'm home in CA during Christmas, my friends and I get really drunk and watch Tombstone featuring Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday. Therefore I took the name of this bar as a sign, divine providence if you well. Anyways it's a dive/punk/western bar with good beer and nice people. I'm not a punk rocker and the folks were real accepting of me and real nice to me and when you're flying solo on Christmas that means a lot. read more

So i previously wrote a review for Sushi Lounge claiming that Sushi Lounge used to be this divey bar that let in underage kids and their was a Western-esque theme there.... then I stumbled into Doc Hollidays. I had an epiphany. THIS is the place we used to come to underage. And look, it still exists. Dive Bar! Juke Box, Pool Table, darts, Big Buck Deer Hunter, $4 Michelob, what more could you ask for? read more

Have I never reviewed Doc Holliday's before? OK, well, you don't need to be told that most people's nights end, rather than start, at DH. The long-time dive bar has withstood the test of time (and whatever bodily fluids and other atrocities might have petrified within its wall over the years). There's a very good jukebox dispensing honky-tonk country and rock and other outlaw classics, with plenty of Johnny Cash. Beers and liquor are cheap. You won't be impressed by the beer selection unless you really miss college beers, but $3 Genny Cream Ale will keep your engine going. If you're 25 and under, this place will be heaven. For others, it's a nice stop on the whistle-wetting tour of your younger years. read more

Out of all the bars in New York (and we all know there are a zillion) this one is hands down my all time favorite for a low key night (regardless of whether it involves heavy drinking!!!!). Between the ZZ Top on the juke box and the Pabst at the bar (which I have never purchased....something a little too freshman year frat-party about it), it's like a little piece of heaven, right on Avenue A! Of course it's a dive bar, and never pretends to be anything but a dive bar....but it succeeds so amazingly handsomelt at being just that!! Joanna is hands down the top bartender in the city (she usually works Friday nights)...I haven't ordered a drink by name in ages (read: walk in, wave hi, and ask for "something sweet and strong enough to kick my ass pretty good")!! Also, there's always the joy of dancing on the bar with Jo and the rest of the amazing crew there, or just shooting pool with the regulars. I can't wait to be back there all the time this summer!! read more

This was an accidental encounter and all my apologies to any one who might have wondered where I was late last night. Yes, this is truly a dive bar, but a good one. Some people are calling it a Texas roadhouse style bar. Call it what you want, but this was for me a wrong turn and an interesting experience. If you are a lover of country music, you might just get lucky and get what you like or just get great price drinks or beers to wash down a bad day. I need to come back at least one more time and determine if I short change my review by one star. read more

The perfect ambiance to take a small group of friends looking for a dive bar that you don't have to squeeze into. I love dives, and this one is definitely a go-to. Sit in a bench, sip on some beer and have great conversation. You almost feel like you are slipping into a a little piece of the south. It's a small getaway from the craziness of NYC, and its awesome. Stop in for a cold beer, but as the signs all around say; don't be a dick! 5/5 read more

If you like dive bars, you must go to Doc Holliday's and I'd also say you must do a combo The Library/Doc Holliday's combo night as well. The two bars are pretty similar: country music, ridiculously cheap beer and both crowds more than ready to get drunk. The time I was there though, I'd say Doc Holliday's has more of the "you're getting f*cked up, and you're getting f*cked up RIGHT NOW" vibe to it. So basically, if you're looking to get f*cked up RIGHT NOW, go to Doc Holliday's. If making it past midnight is more your cup of tea, there are other dive bars to check out. read more

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This place is trash. If someone suggest you come here, you should probably understand that person dislikes you. Ok. Let me be a little more fair-- Doc's is a pure dive. It's about the only bar in the EV that hasn't been taken over by NYU transplants and Millennials Probably because it's disgusting and the barkeeps make sure to keep it that way. If you're into that-- it's the place for you. Bartenders are jerks to everyone but regulars -- but also hey that's a dive bar. read more

I'm no holy man but I guess I could call this place church. Doc's is about as good as it gets. Surprisingly it is not just the $3 twisted tea's that draw me to this gem of a watering hole. It's everything. Where to begin. Usually the night starts out praying a corner table is open. I really can't get comfortable unless I am sitting there. Sometimes it opens up quickly but if not I barter with whoever has claimed it so it is never an issue. Once that is resolved, I make my way to the bar where the twisted tea flows like Poland Spring in Poland. This is where the night starts to take off. If no one is playing Buck Hunter, you better believe I take advantage of that and win every single time because come on, I am a Buck Hunter legend and have not faced a worthy challenger. If I am feeling risky I then try and get involved with some pool, partnering up with one of the boys and trying to take down whoever holds the table. I am bit more humble with my pool game and will begrudgingly admit I have lost two games ever. In between all this my challis is filled with twisted tea while mixing in shots of Jameson. Sometimes me and the boys post up for a couple hours, other times we stay till they pull down the iron gates. No matter what, I always leave smiling and happy I chose Doc's! Amen! read more

I love this bar. Texas forever. The bartenders are the sweetest people ever. My boots are here

Listen, I normally only write reviews to talk about how much I love a place but last night was truly horrifying. There was a platinum blonde behind the bar who literally ignored me whenever I tried to order even though I was sitting at the bar itself. She had told me I needed to keep ordering until I hit a minimum which I was planning on doing and was planning on keep my tab open ordering away, except she literally would not come back over to take any other drink orders. When I finally got to order a second drink she rolled her eyes and turned around without saying anything. Whatever, that's her right to not treat me well but I didn't want to tip on that. I drew a line through the tip place and wrote the total and signed. She came back with the receipt and a pen and said "If you aren't going to tip you have to write zero on that line" Which isn't accurate but ok I wrote 0. She then took the receipt and passed it to the other bartender who then came over and said "what do you want so we get a tip? Do you want a shot or what? What do you want?" At this point, I'm annoyed I'm being harassed and just tell them I'll tip them whatever they want, 20% would be $3 so I'll give them that or double for them to leave me alone. She keeps saying no no no what do you want what do you want and pours me a shot I said I did not want multiple times. I just wanted to finish my drink in peace and not tip on rude service. No idea what I ended up tipping since they told me I had to but I am annoyed I spent any money to get treated so poorly. read more

The truest dive. Test your immune system. Stinks like mold. . . aaaah breathe in the filthy spores (check out my blurry image of the ventilation system). Dusty walls as well, but the bathrooms aren't half bad. Hot bartender. Buckhunter. 2-fers at happy hour. Large and regular-sized PBRs. read more

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