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    Fools Gold NYC

    4.1 (379 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Katey G.

    I came here and enjoyed a couple of margaritas in between a meeting and a dinner reservation. This is a classic sports bar setting with a ton of televisions. If you love beer on draft then Fools Gold will be your new favorite place. It seems like the beers change on an almost daily basis. I'm not a huge beer fan, so I got their mango margarita on tap. It's not too sweet and well balanced, and I enjoy cocktails on tap. I think the price point for a draft cocktail ($15) is a little steep. Attentive service, friendly bartenders, and a good place to watch the game!

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    Tarun B.

    I came here for a birthday party recently on Saturday night. This place is hard to miss with its outdoor tables and large signs outside. When I entered I found my friends on the large tables at the back of the room. The music was somewhat loud and the bar was slightly full. Being that it was a Saturday night I expected a large crowd of people. Located right on Houston Street you can expect a very young crowd here. My favorite thing about this place was the large beer selection. They had tons of options to pick from. There are food options as well but I did not get a chance to try anything. They are known for their trivia nights. I would come back here again on a weekday for trivia and a nice dinner. Located right on 2nd Ave you can expect this area to be packed no matter what night you come by.

    Cliff S.

    Awesome bar just seconds away from the Gatsby Hotel It's all craft beer and a decent choice of spirits I didn't try any of the IPAs but the lager and Pilsner were very good and refreshing. The bar also as trivia Tuesday nights and board games

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    Jacky C.

    Came here on a Saturday night for a birthday gathering. A very dive-y bar and a pretty chill place to get together for drinks. I was hungry so I ordered a few food items. The Steak Tacos were pretty good which came with marinated steak, feta, lettuce, jalapenos, onions, and cilantro lime sour cream. I also got the Smoked Gouda & Fontina Mac N Cheese which I highly recommend. The tacos went for $13 for two while the Mac N Cheese was $12. They have a pretty good list of beers that they offer which I assume they switch out every now and then. I got one called #12 Gunhill - Void of Light. It is a black as you can imagine it would be. Maybe as dark as the soul. Definitely was worth the $10.

    Their delicious Irish nachos (with fried chicken added)! Plus an IPA and a ginger cider for drinks.
    Amy L.

    I've been to this place a handful of times by now and I just had to rave about how AMAZING their Irish nachos are. Instead of actual tortilla chips, they replaced them with waffle fries (YUM ) and topped it with ranch, guac, salsa, cheese, etc. I opted to add in extra fried chicken pieces this time and that was definitely the right call. It comes out topped high in a giant pan, enough to share with 4 people! They offered an expansive amount of options for their drinks with a focus on their beer selection. I loved the rustic decor and lax atmosphere of this place. Given that I went on a weekday, it was relatively empty besides the bar. On weekend nights I would imagine they'd get a lot more traffic. They have a ski ball machine at the back end of the bar as well for those interested in catching a game with friends. I would definitely recommend this bar as a great place to relax and socialize with friends in the area.

    Mc K.

    I've enjoyed many great football Sunday here. The service is always great especially when roger is working. They have a great selection of craft beers an their food is always great. I highly recommend the sriracha honey wings an garlic fries Keep up the good work guys

    First response after our initial call/inquiry; where Lindsey understood the time frame and asked us for a secondary email to confirm.
    Mayra N.

    So I want to start off by saying, I understand that scheduling is hectic; however I was only upset at the way the manager handled this issue. My fiancé and I made a reservation shortly after the NFL divisional finals were completed. This was early on and understandably we made sure this was correct. Fast forward to today (the day of the reservation) and we go into the bar, ask for the server since the front was empty and the bar was full; and they redirected us to the back area where the management was at. I let them know that we had a reservation and the person in charge said she "was confused because she would never take a reservation at this time" and asked to see confirmation. We had connection issues so walked away and I understood, because I initially thought that she was just a server who was confused. She also mentioned that "someone else must have been responding because she would never accept a reservation for a Super Bowl" which was weird but I brushed it off. Once we were able to pull up the emails (attached below with time stamp), I asked what her name was(since I had not before) and she said her name was Lindsey. I mentioned to her that I was confused, since she had responded twice (and even mentioned the Super Bowl/ how crowded it would be) and CC'd everyone to confirm our reservation. When I mentioned this and physically showed her my emails on my phone she immediately said "you're welcome to leave a review, my name is Lindsey"; which left a bad taste in my mouth. I definitely could reason with a misunderstanding (considering the busy timing) but not a blatant lie. Definitely upset at how this was handled; don't know if I would trust this place again regarding reservations.

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    Sarah W.

    I've been here twice now and have really enjoyed it! This is a great place to come for beers. Lots of options to choose from! I've had the wings and the fried chicken sandwich. My fiancé loves the wings. The chicken sandwich is one of the best I've ever had! It's cooked perfectly, very juicy. I got mine dressed like they dress the burger, highly recommend. We sit at the bar and have had the same bartender both times, she's great! Look forward to future visits!

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    Fantastic bartender from the UK - really good selection of bourbon and whiskey and overall great spot

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    Much appreciated Ashley, volleyball crew are the best

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    Great atmosphere food and value. Salad was very fresh and well done unexpectedly great for a bar.

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    CHET is FABULOUS!!!! Super great service and he was so so knowledgeable!!! I'm coming back to visit Chet soon!!!! Ambiance is amazing.

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    Ask the Community - Fools Gold NYC

    Do they offer bottomless brunch?

    Hey Caroline, unfortunately we don't offer bottomless brunch, apologies

    Do you have any games in the bar?

    Lots of games Betsey! Darts, skeeball, jenga, cards, battleship, many more board games

    Is there air conditioning?

    Yes we do. But to be honest, not working great today. Should work fine when things cool down tomorrow

    What time does the kitchen close?

    2AM

    Hi - what type of music do you play on a Saturday night?

    Hi John, Typically we play a mix of rock & top 40 on Weekends. Please let me know if you have any… Read more

    When are the happy hours?

    Hi Kevin, Happy hour runs Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm. $5 Select draft, $6 house mixed drinks & $7… Read more

    Do they card here?

    Hi Rebecca, Yes, everyone is carded.… Read more

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