I'm going to sound ancient, but most of the bars in this area are too loud and too crowded. If you want to chill out and actually talk to your friends, it's very difficult. Enter Marshall Stack! It's low key and you can actually just hang out. Only beer & wine and no food. read more

Service: 4/5 Just tagged along with friends the night before Thanksgiving. Apparently, they've been around for nearly 20 years. Super chill vibe, with rock music playing in the background. Perfect for casual drinks + conversation. We sat in the booth off to the right for some privacy. The menu is only on chalkboards above the bar. read more

Great small, local dive option with the occasional live music performances just like the bars and venues that used to line these LES streets. No fancy cocktails, NO cover charge, NO attitudes. (But remember to tip everyone well!). Recently caught my friend's band, Dmitry Wild and the Spells who entertained the pants off the crowd. Not packed to the gills (which we appreciate in pandemic times). Also, there is a nice personable bartender in charge pouring selections from a very good beer selection. read more

Very cool place. Came here post brunch on a Sunday afternoon with friends. They had a nice beer selection and everything was discounted! The place still smelled like brunch, but that wasn't bad. The windows were open and the weather was nice so it was a pleasant experience. It was lively but not overly loud so you could still have a conversation with your friends. Bartenders were friendly and fast. It is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Amazing craft beer selection and always friendly bartenders. It's never so busy that I can't find a table with my friends.

I love that Yelp informed me 30 somethings hang out here. Thanks Yelp for letting me know where the big kids are hanging out. Even though I am a sucker for a $2 PBR I am also willing to splurge on the occasional crafty beer. At Marshall Stack there is a great list of crafty beers. I especially like that they had Ninkasi IPA from Washington on tap. A little taste from home in New York is a definite plus. And you know the Northwest is huge on beer so we know our stuff. The bar is named of course after the Amplifier so it has that rocker vibe to it. I especially love that they used a poster of my fave Siouxsie Sioux as the ladies room sign 'cause those are the ladies that should be hanging out. I also enjoyed seeing the "KISS" Russian stacking dolls! I could use those for my personal home decor. And how could I not point out the smokin' hot poster of Blondie. Waittttt.....I see now why it's "30 somethings", it's because kids these days might not recognize some of the amazing details. Well I am glad I am part of the cool kids and I will definitely continue to stop on by and enjoy a beer or a glass of vino. read more

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Great spot to grab a brew, listen to some music and past the time away. Folks behind the bar make you feel like you're a regular even if it's your first time there. And plenty of nice pours on tap to satisfy any palate. read more

Come for the: 1. Top notch bartenders (knowledgeable, nice, responsive, kick ass) 2. Amazing beer/wine selection (things you've never heard of...be honest, you don't know them all. Stuff you have. Start at one end of the taps and work your way to the other) 3. Great music (juke with kinks, clash, other good stuff. If not a solid selection on Pandora or and IPOD plays) 4. Location is sweet (on the corner, perfect for people watching or letting them watch you) 5. Food is solid for a bar (nothing healthy, stop that...its a bar and the food is tasty) Don't mind the: 1. Tourists, upper-eastsiders, other passersby, walking in, looking up at the menu, and attempting to order shots, rum and diets, jack and cokes, vodka tonics and being told its beer and wine only...followed by the 5 stages of wtf?: A. Confusion: whaaa? no booze? How do I...? What do I...? Is this for real??? B. Consternation: Am I really going to drink beer or wine? Man, how am I gonna dance tonight? Really? Beer and wine only? C. Moral Dilemma: Ut-ohh, I dont know what I.P.A stands for, do you think this awesome bartender will let me try it (YES!, of course he will, just ask). Will these people judge me if I turn and run out (no, no we wont, happens very very often) D. Asking the nice, knowledgeable bartender what is the closest thing they have to Bud light/or the lightest lager... and most of the time... E. The slow wonder out the door while looking down at the cell phone.. AND CUT Leaving the rest of us to enjoy some great beers/wine, listening to some good music, chatting with some interesting bartenders in a pretty chill environment. 2. Fact that it's Cash only. This can be a little tough sometimes. The beers run 7 and up and can add up. The is an ATM there I think if not there are several close. Bring some loot, dont miss any time at the bar ohh, and its India Pale Ale read more

Sensational. Excellent beer selection, clean taps. Bar food takes a back seat to nothing or nobody. Pretty sure I overheard the bartender saying he was "going to stab someone with a pencil" one night; I was confused but ok. read more

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This is a solid low-key watering hole. Good vibes. But no food. I'm seriously bummed that they 'don't have a kitchen anymore' I used to go out of my way to come here, but now there's no longer a reason. This place had one of the best and only available sloppy joe's in the city. Now it's gone. Wtf happened? Fix this. read more

:-) chill spot for a beer. Friendly bartenders. Great cheap tater tots. Cool vibe. Jukebox with lots of rock read more

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My friend and I were looking for a place to have a quick drink before dinner and we came into this little bar on the corner. The menu was written old school on a chalk board and kinda hard to see. We opted for a glass of rose each. The bartender was super sweet, she kept us company while we were catching up. The bar was super loud with people and music, a little too loud for my taste. And the rose was good. It was by far the most expensive glass of rose I've ever had. $22/glass! I overheard the girls next to us talking about a quick bite but we didn't have any food on our visit. If you're looking for a place to chill that's loud and noisy this place is for you. The service is great at the bar. read more

I like Allen Street. Like Eastern Parkway in BKLYN, the wide avenue lined with trees reminds me of certain streets in Europe: Rome, Milan, Paris, Berlin. A distant past. A lost connection. I like that from Marshall Stack I have windows overlooking Allen Street. It feels like a window over my long, remote past. And at the same time a more recent past. A past when I was used to hang out in the LES more frequently. A cold night in February. A bachelor party. An impromptu wedding afterparty. Friends who have since long gone. Bittersweet memories. A bit like the beers I like[1]. On a recent visit, I had the pleasure of drowning my memories in bittersweet Founders Red Rye: rich amber in color, with a hoppy punch and a smooth, bitter caramel aftertaste. Unfortunately my memories were perfectly happy to swim in it. And if you want some food with your beer, try the English-muffin pizza, or a Cuban sandwich served on a Sullivan Street Bakery ciabatta. An extra star for the awesome music selection. When was the last time you heard Heart's "Barracuda"?[2] Minus one star because some memories are just a wee bit too bitter. Even for somebody like me who likes his beer bitter. I love you, Marshall Stack. You give me a bittersweet pain. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] I'm big on IPAs. [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpkitLUbeEg read more

The vibe at Marshall Stack is perfect for anyone wanting to escape life in a glass of wine and good conversation. Leaning against the window losing myself in the rain drops, I realized I could actually hear myself think even though the place was pretty full. Best noise level of any busy city bar I've ever been to. The smell of burnt cheese permeating the place is like their own version of incense. The snack attack will overtake you! read more

Dropped in here last night after seeing the Bob Saget show at the Bowery Ballroom. Damn, this unpretentious dimly lit bar has a pretty terrific craft beer list on tap, some tasty munchies such as tater tots and spicy nuts, good tunes from a jukebox, and nice staff. Cool hang but be aware it's cash only. Just a chill laid back vibe to get your drink on. Not a dive per se, but a comfortable spot to grab a table with friends or relax with a date after a night out. No attitude here and the craft beer list alone will make even the snobbiest beer drinker pretty happy. Long bar with plenty of bar stools to plant your butt at, and tables and chairs for larger groups along the window to people watch. One of my fav new spots now for when I am downtown on the LES. Low key and surprising at the same time. Rare Voss on tap? Yes sir, I'll have another. read more

N and I were literally chilling outside like some hood rats on the bench and here we see M crossing the street. I shouted out to M and M told us to go to Marshall Stack. I never wanted to come here, because it is a divey sort of bar and I heard they don't have hard liquor - here we were and I want to say, this place is not that bad. Service was really good, not sure if it was because A is a regular here, but not as bad as I imagined. We had the tater tots - yums! read more

Since I get out of work early and work close enough to the lower east side this seemed like the perfect bar to kill an hour. It has plenty of beers on tap and in cask ale with a $1 off during happy hour. Steph had been here about a year ago and suggested it and was shockingly on time! She almost beat me for once. For my first beer I went with penis boy beer or Blanche de Bruxelles. For some crazy reason it was calling out to me. It was light and summery and perfect. I didn't need a second beer and went with a crazy double ipa Brooklyn Blast that I needed help chugging down pre Yelp. But it was delightful as well. They also have board games here and I hear pretty decent bar food and tater tots. This may have to be re-examined because I always find myself at local, epsteins or that lolita place. But this has such a unique variety and its different and it has grown on me. read more

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This is a beer bar. They have Delirium on tap. (So tasty. So freaking high in alcohol content.) Sammys are reasonably priced and tasty. Ordered the blue balls for our friend's birthday (quite tasty, actually). Had the duck sandwich. Pretty good. Nice space for a group get together. Was NOT packed. Now keep quiet about it so it doesn't get packed. (Please?) read more

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Hands down my favorite bar in NY! (and lucky me, right around the corner from my apt) A few tips: -It's cash only. -Great and reasonably priced food selection (try the sloppy joes). -WONDERFUL draft beer selection and happy hour daily (even Sat) -If you're looking for BOOZE or Budweiser ,go elsewhere (good beer& wine only). -It's quite crowded on weekend nights (which, unfortunately, is why I gave it 4 stars). -Good atmosphere. The bartenders, cooks, and manager seem to truly enjoy being at the stack and appreciate good music. What more can i say?.... read more

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Where does one go after a show at the Bowery, when they are in need of a good beer? They go to Marshall Stack, of course! We really enjoyed this bar. On a Saturday night, around 9:30, it was not crowded at all. There is a huge old-school jukebox that greets you when you come in. There are tables scattered around and longer tables by the windows, for larger groups. The first thing we noticed was the beer menu. Craft beer snobs will love this place! Do not come here if you want a Bud Light. You are visiting a bar that offers tons of great beers, choose accordingly. The bartender was super nice and friendly. They have Rare Vos (and it was only $7). They also offer food. We split some tots and spicy nuts, both were very good and went well with our beer choices. The music playing is also a great mix and makes you feel like you can kick back and relax. I will definitely check this place out again, especially since considering its location it is not crowded and obnoxious like most other bars. read more

Delicious beer cheap John is awesome He pretends to be a rude dude but he can't pull it off Stop by for a drink and if it's not busy he'll help you find the right beer for you. read more

Beer and wine only, fyi. But a damn good selection of both. I like the low-key, neighborhood vibe here. read more

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Some of the negative reviews (at the bottom, therefore well in the past) were obviously written by people who don't get it. This is not a hipster venue -- it's for everyone. If you want to be a douchebag or a tool, Spitzer's is a mere 3 blocks away. That being said, I've never not had a good time at the Stack. It's the only thing I miss about not living on the LES anymore. Food is great (when was the last time you had tater tots?), wine selection is top notch, and the crowd is always interesting. The number of beers on tap is quite impressive, too. To those concerned about the volume: the bartenders are always happy to turn down the music a notch if you ask them to. Usually the volume is just right, though. Matt's doing a great job of keeping this a venue that has a "local" vibe, despite the growing number of more flashy venues full of people who think it's fun to yell "WOOOO!!!" for no reason (*cough*Thompson LES*cough*). read more

Cool spot with a great beer selection. The place can get very crowded so have a backup place in mind when heading over here. They have some food, but don't expect to get a full dinner. read more

Beer. Wine. Reasonably priced, and even better priced for happy hour when you get $2 off drafts. No frills, not very "woo-girl" friendly, and you can get tater tots, sloppy joe sliders, wings, and an assortment of other delectable treats from the guy working the microwave and oven towards the back. This place is nondescript and that is what gives it so much charm. Yes, service might be slow, but what do you expect when you have one bartender working? I get the need to respect the "NY Minute," but despite having places to be, and things to do, when you're here you can't help but unwind a bit. It's a fun and easygoing place where you can have audible conversations with friends and have a good time with a great soundtrack playing a variety of music. Lots to love at this place and I can't wait to go back. read more

Solid bar, with great space in the LES if you have a group with you. Good choice of drinks, and the vibe is super chill. I love the open windows, how can you not? This is a great place if you just need to escape the crazy New York scene and grab a beer. I haven't tried any of their little bites, but I'll definitely give them a go in the future. 4.4/5 read more

Great beer selection. Great juke box. Duck club sandwich is awesome. 'Nuff said. read more

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This is absolutely hands down, a great, chill, cozy little bar that has not only Great drinks but some yummy bites on their menu as well. It's perfect in the spring/fall seasons when the windows are open and you can halfway hang outside in the nice weather! The bar is pretty small and narrow but it's not the worst that I've seen in NYC. They are totally cool here, and very nice. I stop by sometimes after work and it's always nice to grab a drink. I wish this place wasn't cash only, but they have a great selection of bottled beers and some great selection on draft. One of my friends always comes and drinks Hitachino here. I've also had another friend hold a birthday get together here one time and it was really nice for a group of friends, because they have a few tables that you can grab. It was Super Low Key. Happy Hour is from 4-7pm ya get $2 off draft, $1 off bottles, and $4 wines read more

On certain nights it can be loud and crowded, but we keep coming back! This is the perfect local bar to just chill and relax. My gfs made friends with the bartenders and they have been great friends since. Most of the bartenders are super friendly. They have a wide variety of craft beer, ciders, ales, wines and more. Happy hour ends at 7 but there isn't much to choose from anyways. If you are hungry, they also serve a great BLT. I like Marshalls and I will be back! read more

I have been going to Marshall Stack for many years, usually just drinking, but also have eaten a few times. It is a good all purpose, all-season bar. There are definitely some nights there that are better than others, but I never regret going. Sometimes it is relatively chill, other times it is pretty packed. The beer selection is usually pretty good. There are times when I'd like to see more diversity and better beers, but usually not disappointed. I don't drink their wine much, but I think it is solid, especially for the prices. read more

Literally stumbled into this joint and I'm glad I did! First off, great draft list.. everything from Alpine to Pipeworks and of course Local brews. I traveled all over the place and did not see any Chicago beers represented properly; no not Goose Island.. sorry! They also had Alpine on the line; this is a relatively obscure west coaster & also something I did not see anywhere else. The place is cozy, the music is exceptional & the bartender was great; why leave? Maybe the only reason would be cash only & no liquor is served here.... other than that I don't see a reason. Friendly locals and good food really round it out. Must stop in The Lower East Side/ talk later PS- Check out the Marshall Fridge! read more

Been coming here for years. Amazing amount of natural lighting (huge windows) and selection of beers. Bartenders are great and extremely chill. It's my go to spot in LES for a chill daytime or weekend spot. Highly recommend but not too much! Don't want to make it too crowded lol read more

Kind of low key for a Friday night in the LES. Perhaps that has to do with the calibur of service... All I gotta say here is that the bartender was pretty rude. I respect that fact that there were other customers to serve, but when I ask "What do you recomend?" and you simply turn and walk away from me....screw you. Not coming back. End of story. read more

Good beer bar in LES with happy hour everyday. $2 off draft beers and $5 house wine. Just be careful when you order Sauvignon Blanc, which is not "HOUSE WINE", that will cost you $10 a pop! read more

Excellent selection of beers, including evil twin IPA kolada and mil house cucumber cream ale! Spicy nuts were 3 stars, decent but wouldn't get again. Service is awesome. As long as it's on draft, they're good about letting you sample. Space is great as well, with plenty of windows and natural lighting during the day read more

Great low key vibe. A great place to start off your night or wind it down into the wee hours. Solid beats bumpin' all night. Meeting up with friends and finding space is not a hassle, yet the place is still dark and sexy if you are on a date. I came here a while back with a crew and my boyfriend at the time. He didn't realize it was wine and beer only, which of course was fine for me and his friends but after about the 3rd bottle of Bubbles he had that goofy wine drunk look. Haha, good times. I do believe one of his friends told me I look just like Claire Danes, and for that lovely comment and the lovely Bubbles we shared I will always have a special place in my heart for Marshall Stack. read more

When our dinner reservations were derailed by a a 2-hour wait at Freeman's our group wandered into the night in search of alternate fuel. Kuta looked good but had a delay due to a slow-eating drunken private party so we were waved off for 30 minutes. No problem, it's just enough time to grab a quick drink at this nearby nameless corner bar. Sliding up to the bar the place was busy but not packed and we each snagged a stool. The bartender was friendly grumpy in a way that made me blush when I inquired about where exactly we were...Marshall Stack. Hm, strange name. Oh well, the aforementioned surly/jovial bartender quickly poured us three flutes of champagne (sparkling wine) and we proceeded to drink up and loudly gossip about old friends, nemeses, and the general state of our love lives as said surly man grinned smugly and rolled his eyes at times. I personally loved the interplay between our half drunk group of girls dressed in our finest gear, the dead pan bartender slinging beers, the psuedo-divey bar decor with wood paneled everything and tables full of frat boys with backwards caps, a thirtysomething hipster couple playing hearts and an entire Polish family (baby and all) chowing down on pub food. It was a great way to spend 30 minutes and for $8 a glass, I do wonder why I sometimes end up spending $20 on the same drink at stuck up places that aren't nearly as comfortable. read more

Really cool, tiny bar with funky decor (read: Marshall's amps lining the walls, jukebox, a single TV, a mirror in front of the toilet, so you can watch yourself while you do the deed). Extensive beer list. Cash only. Mixed clientele (suits, bros, hipsters, everyone's mom). read more

Boring yuppiefied pseudo "wine bar" with a weak selection of both wine and beer. The furniture is wobbly and uncomfortable and the 1950's-style jukebox is loaded with crappy dad rock that isn't funny anymore. I don't want to hear "Here I Go Again" four times in a row. Just stop. There's nothing more fun than watching pretentious Murray Hill/Upper West Side types "slum it" by drinking overpriced red wine and playing Jenga in a bar that couldn't be less cool if it tried. Oh awesome, a fake dive bar that serves safe, lame brands of wine in the appropriate stemware! And look, honey! There's Whitesnake on the jukebox! They serve Delirium and the service was quick and efficient, so they get two stars instead of the one they really deserve. But overall, Marshall Stack is one of those places that, if a friend told me they were a regular there, I would question our friendship and wonder what was wrong with them. It's just that bad. read more

Love Stacks. Located on a great watch-the-world-go-by corner, Stacks is kind of a zen master of simplicity - everything you need and nothing you don't. What they do, they do really well. The beer is always awesomely cold and fizzy, they have an amazing selection, they wine is also not bad, and, my favorite part: they serve food, the kinda stuff you used to eat after school -- tater tots, grilled cheese, and english muffin pizzas. I almost always go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon - it's a perfect daytime place - but people also love it at night! Cash only. read more