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    Mess Hall

    4.2 (178 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Tiffany S.

    Love the ambiance in this place. Super chill, intimate and cozy, perfect for date night! Yummy drinks and fun games. I just found out they have themed nights like martini Mondays and trivia Tuesdays (which I want to go to!) It's a safe bet going here any day of the week.

    Hannah L.

    11/10!!!! Just hosted my 30th birthday here and I cannot imagine a better venue. Service was excellent, drinks were perfect and super well priced. The ambience on the back patio is perfect. Water jug was always full, tables were always cleared, and me and my friends always had a drink in hand. Thank you Aaron, Ben, and the whole team for enabling such a perfect night!!!!

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    Sydney W.

    I love this bar so much! I have been here on dates, catch up with friends, and just go have a drink before heading home. It's casual and warm. Nice in the summertime, the wintertime, or any time of year. The drinks are strong and delicious! They have a good menu selection and a great happy hour. But you can also just order whatever you would like. Typically, the music is a great selection. A fun classic pop hits, but there are also a few old score hits occasionally. They have plenty of seating and have a projector in the front that shows movies in case you need something to look at. They also have a few historical black figures on the wall, which I always love to see. The food is pretty good...... I would say the spinach and artichoke dip is great. The disco tots can be hit or miss, and the sandwich is good. I have been here a few times and will return in the future! Also the service is great! All the staff is so friendly!

    After that incredible coffee I had next door I try the bar which is connected with that cafe. The bartender if I'm not wrong Derek was friendly too. I had a margarita which was amazing and strong as well. I also loved the decor at the bar .

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    Mony K.

    2nd stop on a night out exploring the area. The old fashion was good, executed as it should be. Venue is quite small but was cool that played home alone 2 on the wall through the projector. My bill was incorrect and had to take some time for it to be corrected which made the experience a little frustrating.

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    Dina M.

    This was the classiest looking "dive bar" I've ever seen. The decor was minimal with slight industrial and earthy touches, this gave the space a welcoming feel. The drinks were pleasing. There's a beer & shot combo for $9 which I believe is a nice starting point. The only complaint I have is that they no longer serve the speciality hot dogs, & happy hour is no more. If you're in the neighborhood then Mess Hall is a solid bar to enjoy some libations.

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    Stefany V.

    Double Dutch and Mess Hall are side by side: DD has your daytime java fix while MH has your alcoholic evening libations, both are nicely set up with attentive staff and a larger menu than expected. Nearly anything you want to drink, Mess Hall has. Don't be deterred by the dark and kitschy interior, just look over the counter at the fresh fruit and herb garnishes. MH may not have upscale ambiance but they do have quality cocktails. If that's not your thing, their small selection of craft beers had some good choices, too. Bonus points for having a menu of hotdogs for late-night eats!

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    Just ok. Menu was limited. Drink offerings were nothing special. And vibes were weird. Unless you're an avid dart player, I'd probably skip.

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    My favorite neighborhood bar. The staff is great and the drinks are awesome. Their bar food is really good too.

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    There's a rear patio if you're feeling outdoorsy, or as outdoorsy as you can feel when you're at a bar in Harlem.

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    I have not been here in years, but a wall to wall dance party that is still bumping at 2:30am will…read morealways be alright with me. I didn't see any food, and I didn't see any service because I never even made it to the bar. I only saw the DJ and the packed dance floor and that's all I needed to see. Plenty of potential dance partners and more than enough tunes to break a sweat.

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