Marshall Stack is another great option for beer (and wine) drinkers on the Lower East Side. There are over 20 beers on tap, imported and domestic. It would be cool to try them all, but that would probably end up with someone in the hospital unfortunately. The great thing about Marshall Stack is that it weeds out all of the obnoxious Coors Light broskis because this is strictly a craft beer kind of place. If you start to get hungry, there are reasonably priced appetizers available that look really good. Bring some small bills or change because there's a jukebox, with pretty good indie and 80s tunes. And for all of the music buffs: there are plenty of Marshall-related equipment items around the bar. The bar is not all that big so it does get crowded. Now that the fall is approaching, there are excellent Belgian and German Oktoberfest beers on tap, which I would highly recommend. Cash only! read more

The perfect night in the LES: Visit Senora Bodega (Allen & Rivington). Buy 40s and drink them with her and her crew who sit in lawn chairs in the store. Hang out in Sara Delano Roosevelt Park with 40s, talk to people that walk by. Get invited to a house party. Go. Drink free house party booze. Leave. Walk back to Senora's for more 40s. Stop at 430 Rivington to say hi to Eddie Murphy. Ring his door bell. Run. End the night at Marshall's. Order sloppy joe sliders and banana beers. Play board games. Talk to the friendly barkeep. Make friends with other patrons. Giggle. AND SCENE... read more

Part of the problem with the LES. Not part of the solution. Much like all the shoddy high priced "luxury" housing going up it *looks* inviting at first glance, until you see that it isn't *really* that great, just a kind of haphazardly slapped together place that is trying to be a beer and wine place and a rock-n-roll place and is failing miserably at all of those things. Sid Vicious is turning over in his grave at having his photo on this menu, for sure. read more

Eh, not so much. Came for a beer after a show last weekend and was not impressed. The surroundings are pseudo-cozy but not really all that inviting. The mis-matched furniture seems lazy instead of kitschy, and there's a broken window panel in the door that doesn't make me want to come inside for fear of being bashed in the head with a crowbar. But that's just me. Also, unless you're Vol de Nuit or Burp Castle, i.e., an actual beer bar, having more than 4 beers on tap does not make you a "beer bar," and similarly having a couple of bottles of Turning Leaf does not make you a wine bar - it makes you cheap and lazy. Get a liquor license and spruce up your place a bit. The last thing this neighborhood needs is another "shabby-chic" beer haunt. In the words of Grease's Teen Angel: Marshall, you've got the dream, but not the drive. Next please. read more

Great place to meet up with friends and have a beer, or two, or three! The atmosphere is laid back, and very unassuming. Everyone is welcome here! Not to mention...wonderful beer selection! I am currently hooked on their Smutty Nose Pumpkin Ale. Yes...I am addicted to anything pumpkin, tis the season to stuff yourself with pumpkin! Its not terribly crowded on a Saturday night, so this place is a go for me, b/c people can make me a bit antsy! They also have someone in the back making yummy looking sandwiches, and its a good distraction when you are waiting to use the loo! read more

Love this bar. My GFs and I can usually be found here on a Friday afternoon taking advantage of the HH special ($2 off wine and beer). There is always a great selection of beer, which ranges from ciders, ales, stouts, IPAs, wheats, etc. Sit along the bar and get swooned by the gorgeous bartender. Or grab a table by the windows and people watch. P.S. It's a cash-only bar, so don't forget to hit the ATM. read more

Walking into a bar that has clearly made it up to my top 5 list of faves.... They have a delicious strawberry beer on top from Belgium. I am in love. Find me there on a regular basis starting tomorrow... seriously. I am going to drunken sleep now. Thank you for good times tonight. read more

My favorite bar in the LES. Great beer selection and don't forget the menu! Whatever he's doing back there with his toaster oven, he's doing it very well. Go with the duck sandwich and ask your tater tots to be well done. read more

I don't love a bar that only serves bar and wine. Gimme that sweet, sweet liquor. The (one) staff member working there on Saturday night was sweet as pie, but of course, service was a bit on the slow slide. Where were all the other bartenders? I love the ambiance inside, but this place is pretty forgettable. read more

If you could dream up the perfect neighborhood watering hole, this would be it: extra long bar, great selection of beers and wines, low prices, and the best bar food you could ever want. I love this place. The bartenders are great. Will chat when you want, but mostly leave you be and make sure your glass never empties. The music is always great, but never too loud. I always invite friends that come to my neighborhood to meet me here. You can actually talk! It's the perfect introduction to a night out, pre dinner drinks, or when you've had a rough day and you want to get hammered and eat some gourmet English muffin pizzas. Speaking of food: if you only eat salad, do not come here. The people won't like you anyway. Disco Tots are on the menu. I don't even feel like I need to describe that, it's a quick yes. I personally like to order the After School Special, but the cheesesteak sliders are also excellent. Always meet wacky cool people in here. Would recommend coming alone, actually. Just don't come here if you suck. read more

I now have one more reason to love Marshall Stack: They found my wallet and cheerfully returned it to me, and wouldn't even accept a reward. That's the kind of service that makes a place a neighborhood bar. So back to the original reasons why I love Marshall Stack--one, the beer selection. I have scribbled down names of beers I have here so I don't forget them, then tracked them down at out-of-the-way places so I could have them again (they do always taste better from the tap here, though). Amazing hefeweizens and fruity and spicy beers (my favorite). Two, it manages to have a laid-back vibe in a neighborhood that's getting increasingly crazy and fratty. In fact, I once brought an obnoxious out-of-town guest here, and he hated this place and we left immediately--this place possesses a natural repellant that keeps away horrible people. Cheers to Marshall Stack! The next time I have a pint here, I'll be remembering the kind, honest behavior of the staff. read more

My group and I went to see a show up the block at Rockwood Music Hall. On the way out, I asked one of the bouncers where we could eat and he insisted we try Marshall Stack. He's a big guy so I figured he likes to eat. I've now discovered my absolute favorite "gastro pub" in all of NYC !! Get the duck breast club sandwich. TRUST. One note: This place is a beer and wine bar but it has definite a bar vibe and feel without the super drunks. In other words: perfect. read more

This place is schizo. It's both a little rock and roll and a little yuppie at the same time. Both a beer bar offering sloppy joes and a wine bar with panini sandwiches. Almost stylish, yet almost a dive. The crowd is just as strange: kind of hipster-like, but a little too old and obviously career-oriented to be hipsters. Marshall Stack is not bad, it's just not particularly good. I'll round up to three stars instead of down to two, but don't consider this a positive review. I feel completely neutral about this weird place. read more

Great neighborhood bar with some amazing beers, solid food and a clutch oldschool jukebox. I've been into Marshall Stack a few times before while wandering around the Lower East, once for food, mostly for beer. Dark, chill place with a good amount of seating for the size of the venue. Solid craft beers which, as a craft beer head, always have a few good options to choose from. Then came this Friday, when I rolled in after an early concert at Bowery Ballroom - on the chalkboard above the bar was Founders KBS. Doesn't mean anything to you? It's like finding the beer equivalent of finding a bunch of Victoria's Secret models hanging out at your local bar looking for partners for karaoke. It's like finding the Easter Bunny and Santa playing dominoes in the park. It's like finding a diamond earring on the sidewalk. These are things that never ever happen in the wild. Normally, when this beer is available on draft, you have to be at the bar 3 hours early / buy tickets / enter your name in a lottery . . .it's a big production, and a crowning jewel in most bars' beer events, and the keg is usually gone in 10 minutes. Here, it was just on the wall, and had been for 4 days, put there with no publicity, no advertising, no tweets, no facebook . . .just there for the locals and those lucky enough to find it, like me. I spoke to the manager while there, and he says he does these sort of things on a semi-regular basis - as such, I'll get myself there on a semi-regular basis as well. As should you! read more

Cool spot in central location. Came here with a semi large group (8 of us) and we were able to sit at the front table (it could have held 2 more people). I liked that the windows were completely removed to let some cool fresh air in and allow you to somewhat feel like you are outdoors. The seat was comfy. They have a juke box which appears to work. The table buser was on top of his game. We sat for a while without anyone bothering us, although they did turn up the music really loud at one point and we couldn't hear each other. read more

Came here for happy hr ($2 off drafts!). Service was horrendously slow. The bartender could only handle one person at a time, and disappeared into the cellar for 5 mins to look for a bottle of beer. There are a bunch of thirsty patrons waiting... Selection is definitely not good as when I was first here years ago. I may not be coming back any time soon unfortunately... read more

Marshall Stack is such a cliche hipster hangout, BUT it's perfect when you want to chill with friends and don't want the crowded DJ-dancy shenanigans of most of the LES scene (which I like, but not all the time). They employ really knowledgeable bartenders, and have great beers on tap and bottled. I usually stick to the Japanese beers, but there really is something for everyone at decent prices. BIG-UPs (do people still say that??) to the food selection! Seriously, who doesn't like Tater Tots, with their odd-shaped potato-y fried salty goodness?? 5 bucks gets you a nice basket. The Bruschetta comes with some lovely toasted french bread and the whole pile of tomato goodness in a bowl, so no soggy toast thing is happening. De-vine! And I highly, highly, highly recommend the Tilapia Po'boy. It's lightly baked 'blackened' tilapia on a yummy roll, with lettuce, tomato and mayo. A side of chips. And it's a filling, generous and delicious meal. I'm a foodie, what can I say? Go for the beer! Stay for the food! Fun AND Yum! Tip!: Cash only read more

Oh Marshall Stack, how I miss thee. I haven't been here in a while and decided to look it up on Yelp only to see that I never reviewed this gem! Love the sultry and dark feeling of this cute little bar on the LES. Lots of choices for beer and wine drinkers, so leave your booze bag hard alcohol drinking friends at home. Cheese, meat and olive assortment is bomb. read more

I had heard that Marshall Stack had a decent happy hour, and I was in the mood for a blizzard beer. To my surprise, this joint had some decent finds! Allagash Grand Cru on tap, and I am pretty sure I saw them hiding a couple of bottles of Hitachino in the cooler! The selection of draught is small but selective, which I certainly appreciate. Buuuut, (and there must be a but) the vibe here was way weird. For example, at one point, the bartender held his head in his hands like he either wanted to cry or he had a serious hangover. I tried to engage him in friendly conversation about it, and asked if he was okay? He immediately replied, "no," and left to the other end of the bar. As far as bars go, there is nothing wrong with Marshall Stack (aside from the fact that it is CASH ONLY which I totally despise) but I don't know how likely I will be returning for the basic happy hour. read more

Not a bad place to chill with some snacks. Typical American food with a good selection of beer and wine. If you are looking for mixed drinks, don't come. But it's a nice and clean area, not too loud, and the bartender was nice. read more

Went here with Eric S. for the nightcap last night, I agree it was okay, with a decidedly older crowd, or at least in the front of the bar. It's skinny, so unless it's not crowded don't bring a ton of people. When Immigrant Song came on I started flashing my Zepplin wallet at people for no reason. Anywho, the staff is quick, and they have Schaeffer cans all the way up to Delirium. It's a good spectrum of beer, so at least from that angle you'll never have a disappointed friend. the crowd here was nice and boisterous, but I just couldn't get over how skinny the place was, when you throw in the tables you're going to be doing the side step so often you won't get through a conversation. However, sit down or grab a spot it's fine. The decor was clean and homey, I'd go here early in the night or in the late afternoon if I was seeing the hardcore matinee at ABC No Rio or before a movie at Sunshine. read more

Probably one of my favorite beer bars in the city. While it has been on my bookmarks for awhile, I finally made a trip last winter and have since been in love with this place. If you love beer, this is a spot to check out in the LES. The atmosphere is chill and the crowd is fine. Depending on the nights you go, it can get super packed so make sure to get here early and grab a seat at the bar. There is plenty of space to accommodate nonetheless. There are bar snacks, but I always end up getting a safe and sure bet of tater tots. The draft menu rotates, and I have discovered some pretty good brews. I have been lucky enough to find the Boulder Shake Chocolate Stout on draft here (It honestly tastes like a chocolate shake, and it is one of the best stouts I have had) and some other uncommon beers on draft. The bartender is super chill, and we have seen the same guy the few times we have went. There is a jukebox for a plus. Mind you it is cash only here. Overall just a cool spot for some great beers. Invite some friends, at an unpretentious, low key spot with a legitimate list on draft. For the serious beer drinker to someone who just wants to try something new, this is a great place to check out. read more

I'd probably frequent this bar even if it wasn't just a block from the Meatball Shop. They only serve beer and wine, which is perfectly fine by me. Happy hour is good, with a decent vibe -- not too crowded, but also not a self-conscious ghost town. The bar tenders are attentive and friendly as hell (extra kudos to the one who didn't bat an eyelash when I asked him to charge my phone behind the bar). I like the Stack because it is what it is, and it doesn't try too hard. It's unpretentious and reasonably priced, and I mean, what else do you really need in a LES bar? read more

I liked it in here. Warm and dark and cozy for a cold winter's night. Tuesday night around 8:30, and we grabbed the last available table, so it seems popular - probably the kind of place you wouldn't want to be at on the weekends. Like most things on the LES. The beer selection, both taps and bottles, is really nice, but hard to read on their high-up blackboard menu. The wine selection is smaller but good. I had the Pinot Noir, pricy at $10 a glass, but I found it to be amazing. Although someone else ordered the same wine and hated it (too sweet, fruity, tastes like apple juice, etc.) The food looked good from what I could see, and served on paper - not paper plates, but on long strips of brown paper, plunked down on the table. How eco friendly! It make the dining experience all minimalist-looking. I would totally come back here. Good job dudes. read more

Maybe it was the company I was keeping on that night, but this place felt cozy, relaxed and fun. A nice soundtrack played not too loud, lighting dimmed just so, a constantly wafting smell of some kind of tasty food being cooked (as though we were near a campfire). We went there right after the ridiculously crowded and obnoxiously loud Pianos, complete with a bad late '90s hip hop playlist, so it was a welcome escape of sorts. Didn't have any beer, so can't comment on that, but looking at their chalkboard, it did seem like the selection was a bit limited. Oh, and they get props for a poster of Siouxsie Sioux from '81 hanging on the women's bathroom door. It took some self-control on my part to not try and cop that. read more

A friend and I came in for the first time at 10pm on a Friday. they were playing "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes. Relaxed crowd. Still seats available at the bar. We asked our bartender what she recommended from the beer on tap and she poured us three choices, including one the staff (supposedly) drinks - Gasthaus and Gosebrauerei (yum!). Another was an Italian strawberry type of beer - girly and sweet but something different to try. Overall, friendly people and bartenders, non-intimidating, extensive beer selection in a doesn't-try-too-hard place - loved it and will definitely be back. read more

I think of the Lower East Side and I start sweating, thinking about some ongoing battle of which stylistic choice of gold plated neck ware looks better against cursive chest tatoos...the Williamsburg model or the Lower East Side Model??????? My forest of Italian Chest Hair begins to drip with sweat and I have to stop thinking about the Lower East Side and simply grab a beer next to some aspiring BRO in the Village before I blaze a hole in his Yankees Cap with my rapier gaze of disgust. Who would of thunk that my girlfriend and I with my visiting friend would've not only ended up on the LES in the pouring rain on Halloween, but also found a lovely pub to drink good beer while playing Psoy Dos (ssss???). We did. I'm again happy with the world and fear not the (probably) fictitious battle of the hipsterdom ruling class. The bartender was a lumberjack (in costume) and kindly served me and my friends while smiling and indulging in the perfect amount of friendly banter that straddled the line magnificently between something that made me happy and put me at ease and something I didn't have to think about. Cool guy. Cool understated bar. Highly recommend if you're not a douchebag in a V-neck, a cursive chest tatoo and tattered leather boots looking for a place to stare anyone down who has smiled at you from the confines of friendliness. The Lower East Side, after all, might just not be what Rivington Street highlights 9 times out of 10...that hotbed cesspool of cutthroat hipsters looking to extract venereal diseases from anorexic meth-heads without the trust fund checks that lead to a rightful place in a recently renovated flat in North Williamsburg. read more

We came here, with my stomach churning after Zoe, and I was glad to sit down at the bar to a cold beer. The bar tenders are very friendly, and they have cider, which I was craving, so yay for them. The ambiance is nice, and people are very chilled here. The food looked really yummy as well. The place takes only cash so that's something to really keep in mind when you come! Otherwise their juke box looked really cool so I would definitely hit this place up next time I'm in the area (which is often). read more

They've got a pretty good location, but I never got a great vibe from them. Their beer selection is good, but not great. I would expect a bit more from a place that's billed as a "beer bar." Also, the music is WAY too loud - like night club loud. I don't mind loud music, but really, if I wanted to scream my conversations, I would go out dancing. When I'm out drinking, I want loud music, but JUUUUUST at that point where I can still talk to my buds without harshing out my vocal cords. That being said, the decor is nice enough and the bartenders were friendly. read more

Been here a few times and always liked it but last night put it in to the category of "time to review it" bars. The Stack is cozy without being small. Although I am not a fan of narrow rectangle shaped bars, there is enough room for tables on the right side. Music is good if you appreciate the bands that made the Marshall amps famous. Beer/wine selection is solid but not huge but the baretenders are on the ball and they pour my Guiness well (and that's all I care about). The kicker, which I did not know about. until last night, is the tasty bar food. Can you say GREAT spicy Sloppy Joes? Tater Tots! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! Might not sound like much but at a certain time of the evening it doesn't get any better. read more

since I just moved into an apartment upstairs from this joint, I headed in for a drink with two friends last night. They had beer ($4 at happy hour), and I ordered a glass of wine (usually $7, also $4 for HH). Delicious! Side note - I have a weird thing about barware/glassware, just personal preferences about feel/shape/look, and the wine glass I had last night was perfection. Ok, idosyncrasy is out there, back to the review. We ordered a bruschetta to snack on while we decompressed from our work day stresses and prepared for our night of apartment cleaning, watching Alex Ovechkin ruin Pittsburgh (I'm a Rangers fan, but damn), and wondering if House and Cuddy make babies. Bruschetta was DIVINE. Whatever they did to the bread was perfection -- crispy and crunchy, but still soft when you bit into it. The tomatoes (etc) mix was fresh, juicy, and VERY balsamic-y, which in my book gets a five star rating. Mixing these flavors with my delicious red wine was just what I needed on a dreary Monday night. I also figured since I am a neighbor that I'd introduce myself. The bartender, Michael, was very nice and friendly and welcomed me to the area. He also introduced me to someone else sitting at the bar and said "He's here a lot too, so, consider yourselves introduced." $4 glasses of yummo wine, perfect bruschetta, and matchmaking bartenders - do I love Marshall Stack, or do I love Marshall Stack? I love Marshall Stack, even if it's cash only. I will 100% be back here. read more

Was walking by and the light of the jukebox drew me in like a moth to a lightbulb. The jukebox goes from Cash to Rush with more CD's to be added. The place - exposed brick, copper, wood, a long bar, personable folks, nice selection of beers. (About nine on tap including Delirium Tremens and for those that like tin - $2 cans of Schaeffers.) A lot of thought went into the place. Six speakers are arranged strategically throughout so that anywhere in the bar you get good sound. At the far end of the long bar is the kitchen. The menu isn't your standard pub fare either. A lot of thought went into it and it's clear they care about what they're serving up. Unfortunately I had already eaten but I'll get back there again for a beer and the cheese plate. Delish. read more

Marshall Stack - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Marshall Stack is the rare newbie LES bar/restaurant that, even when saddled with a pretentious, over-played concept, can execute all the small things correctly to make it an instant hit. Naming your bar after an amp (and plastering your men's room with matching wallpaper) is weak. Serving piping hot pressed sandwiches (made with Sullivan Street Bakery bread) and off-beat American microbrews and European classics is certainly not. On a recent visit before a show at Mercury Lounge I sat at the bar with a friend and ate almost an entire bowl of mixed olives (she wasn't down) and shared the "Blue Balls," four seedless grapes battered in a goat cheese mixture then fried and dusted with pulverized candied nuts. Both plates looked great straight-out the adjacent table-top kitchen and started things right. On a previous trip I sampled the cheese plate, which is pricey at $14, but offers a nice variety of hard/soft/raw/goat/sheep staples. The sandwiches were impressive as well, crusty with that Sullivan bread and filled with gooey American cheese/tomato (my pick) and goat cheese/asparagus (friend's pick). All "baskets" are served with kettle chips, industrial variety (ask about it!). I won the ordering contest by far --- the bar's riff on the diner classic grilled cheese and tomato will send me back at 2AM when that walk to Odessa seems a bit too far. read more

Love it. The ideal place for a laid back night with either a glass of very good wine or beer. The staff always gives great recommendations and the decor is great. The only problem is it gets a little cramped on weekends but during the week its great for an after dinner hangout. The food was cheap and great also. read more

Solid selection of beers, that change enough to keep it interesting, and aren't outrageously expensive considering the area. They do some sweet ass tater tots and sandwiches in their tiny kitchen, and the Jukebox is sufficiently stacked with songs you would expect from a bar named after an amplifier. It's not usually too crowded, and makes a pretty great first date spot if you want to start with drinks, and then throw some food in to the mix if it starts to go well. Cash only, so keep that in mind. read more

A nice exposed brick, lightly lit hideaway on Rivington that's away from all the lower east side trendiness just across Allen. The place is never too crowded, and the wine and beer selection is pretty choice. There are also some bar snacks available. Good playlists too! read more

Great bar, great beers, great bartenders, board games and late-night munchies. Oh, and no bs. The grouchy faux-LES-"slummers" below need to calm it down. read more

As we had stationed ourselves at the One Mile House before watching Bob Saget at the Bowery Ballroom, we searched for another nearby bar and Yelp led us to this mighty fine bar a few blocks away! At around 9:30pm on a Saturday night, it was quiet and had a nice laid back feel to it. Both their beer and food menu is awesome. I was happily surprised to see they even have Tusker, a Kenyan beer I rarely see in the U.S! The place is narrow but spacious, with plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. The bartender was funny and friendly. I think my found my new go-to bar in the Lower East Side. Yay! read more

I like it here :) Cool bar, just beer and wine buts ok bc they have a very yummy cider on draft. Need to come back for the tots... Ok and for more of the yummy cider on draft :) read more

OK, I'm back again to talk about music. They were killing it the other night with the playlist. Really great stuff - but there was something going on with the bass level that was bizarre. I had forgotten to mention that before, but it's happened other times I've been there too. The bass will be thumping - almost, barely, too loud - for a couple of songs, then it's like someone disconnects the subwoofer and there's NO bass for a couple songs. They still killed it though. And the beer was still delicious, bartenders still cool, service still good. read more