on a Jfk layover checked out southhampton for first time and after visiting chilly, windy beaches along w seeing all the billionaire estates was in the mood for a couple early afternoon "edge buster" drinks so sat on the right bar stools to order. This is a very local spot w each patron knowing one another and engaging in an almost cheers-like comedy fest. Had the quiet/quirky old guy, the chatty younger dude and his boss who both drank too much the previous night ordering food, the giants fan who's girlfriend made him wear bills gear that day, the quick retorting bartender (joe?) who looked after us. All down home working class characters you wouldn't necessarily assume would live in this ritzy town. They were cool to me & and the Mrs from California. Great service, drinks, humour, and appreciate the east coast hospitality!~ read more

Classic local small town bar with history and character . Friendly bartenders who hustle to get you your drink fast. Well done

Murph's is the real deal -- the only true bar in Sag Harbor. No frills, no scene, just cold drinks, good people, and a vibe that feels untouched by the rest of the Hamptons. It's dark, divey, and perfect. There's even a cigarette machine, which feels like a relic in the best way. The kind of place where locals and visitors blend, the jukebox is always playing something decent, and no one cares who you are -- just what you're drinking. An absolute gem. Long live Murph's. read more

This is the coolest dive bar in all of Sag Harbor featuring an air conditioned interior, the famous ring game, darts, jukebox, and even an old school cigarette dispenser should the mood strike you to light one up. We didn't order any food so I can't attest to the quality. Bartenders were efficient, yet personable. The crowd was mixed but filled with mostly locals. read more

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I love this place! Every time I visit Sag Harbor I can't stop myself from visiting Murf's every single night. It is so much fun, the staff is incredible, drink selections are delicious, and they have really great merch! I often wear my Murf's bunnyhug out and get stopped on the streets in different parts of the country from others who also love this bar. Also, they have ringtoss and a fabulous selection on the jukebox. When you stop in tell Corene hello, she is the BEST bartender. read more

I honestly shouldn't be saying this but, THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! Reasonable priced drinks. Outdoor patio with ring toss. Great beers, friendly bartenders. This is my new low key bar to hide away from the public eye read more

Throw on a baseball hat, sweats, and your Converse and you're good to go. Friendly, local place that's been here forever. Great place to go if you decide to go out at the last minute and want to run into somebody to have a drink with. In the summer, you don't have to worry about dealing with droves of Cidiots here. The only drawback is sometimes there's one in the crowd who don't know when to stop. read more

Just your standard, no frills dive bar tucked away on Main Street. My friends and I like this spot on nights when the more popular places are too crowded (haven't been since Covid outbreak, though). It's small, it serves alcohol-- it does exactly what it needs to. Really oddly placed dartboard right next to the front entrance, lol. read more

I love this bar so much. Drinks taste like gold and the bartenders are the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Do yourself a favor and order a margarita or a dirty martini! Make sure to go in the winter! The ambiance is unbeatable with an authentic fireplace! read more

Basically the only "Dive Bar" in town. Over priced shots and drinks, hipster bartenders that basically stop serving you when you don't tip $3 for a $7 shot. Anyway, the open yard area is cool and the beer tastes good. read more

Murf's is about as un-Hamptons as it gets - in a good way! You'll rarely see the $2000 purses or Ferrari's parked outside. What you will experience is a laid-back tavern with a friendly owner where people come to relax and have fun. I was fortunate enough to come in just after Murf's opened one night. As soon as I walked in, Jay, the owner, introduced himself. Jay was former corporate-America who decided he wanted a change, and bought Murf's from the former owner, Murf about 10 years ago, and never looked back. Jay is super nice, and was kind enough to give me a tour of everything, including the upstairs, which is haunted, and the cellars, where you can see the original foundation layed without mortar. As the night went on, Jay tried to introduce every new person coming in to everyone already there. Everyone was talking and getting to know each other, we all felt like family lol. It was great until it started to get too busy to keep the practice up. I've seen some reviews use the word "dive bar". The place is OLD, dating back to 1792. That does not make it a dive bar. Everything is clean, including the bathrooms. You can see the original axe marks in the beam ceilings. Apparently a lot the wood used to construct the building was from old whaling ships from the 1700s (Sag Harbor was a whaling village). Jay doesn't allow nonsense at his place. Drunk or obnoxious people are not welcome. He's kind enough to call cabs for people who request them, and he will even walk you to the curb to make sure you get in safely. One of the former bartenders, Andre, was there. Andre was a famous film star in Poland before coming to America, and had several interesting stories to tell about the people who have come in over the years, including Jimmy Fallon, JFK Jr, Paul Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Daryl Hannah, Roy Scheider, and more. Murf's has a lot of charm, from the old-time fireplace, to the beam ceilings, and even has a small beer garden out back. The dart game is always popular, as is the "ring" game - which looks simple but is maddeningly additive. There's even a juke box to rock your favorite songs. My plan had been to stop in for a quick beer before heading home. I ended up staying much longer than I planned, and had a terrific evening. Apparently its open until 4am, so as the night goes on it gets more and more packed. I highly recommend Murf's when you are in the area! Just a quick note: No kitchen, so be sure to eat dinner before coming in read more

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I guess for a tad of karma, they built the new Sag Harbor police station right next to this place. I have a soft spot for dive bars and I was told this place would fit the bill. Murphs isn't really a dive, its just an old spot. The building was just some one's home about 40 years ago and then it was turned into this bar. The house was built back around 1860's. And it shows. They have some good brands and the crowd was ok, no frat types. They have a big outdoor area in the back and this front area I bet is popular in the winter months. I was getting a Christmas time while in college vibe. I'm not sure why because it was August and I had a slight sunburn. If you want to do some serious drinking I would choose this spot. No harsh lighting, decent music on jukebox, a few cute girls here and there, you don't really need anything else. read more

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This place was great! The bartender Nick made me this shot called 'surfer on acid' and it was delicious! The other bartender Corene loves making them for the patrons so be sure to ask her! read more

BEST place in the Hamptons to have the BEST TIME- with the BEST staff... come party unless you're the type of person who needs to make an appearance at surf lodge and post it on instagram.... Stay there please. read more

Absolutely the best bar on the entire planet - if not the entire universe. The owner is super-friendly and the bartenders are AWESOME! The long-haired bartender is probably the coolest guy you'll ever meet, and the female one makes THE BEST margaritas. Definitely order one from her - she loves making them, no matter how busy they are. The ring toss game is probably the most fun you can have with your clothes on, and the vibe is always great! P.S. Don't try to get in with your fake ID anymore. Those days are long gone. They WILL catch you! read more

The bar seems to be a local attraction. Many crew members of the big yachts docked near by frequent this bar at night. By the end of the night it gets very crowded as it's one of the bar that closes the latest, I believe 4am. The later it gets the more fun it becomes, more and more people start dancing, and might start betting on the "ring game" they have installed. (The ring game is simply a hook on a wall and a ring hanging from the ceiling on a string, you need to try to swing the ring and get it hooked to the hook, which is no easy task, at all, and people may start betting on the attempts) Drink are okay and reasonable prices for being in this elite area. Perfect place to end a wild night. read more

Murf's BackStreet Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

Not a hot spot or a must-visit location while you're in the area but a watering hole for the locals that's open late. Even though it's small and run down I didn't have a bad time here. A friend of mine lives in the area and brought me by for a drink. She told me this is the place that everyone goes for after hours since many places close early. A lot of these businesses much like this one are converted into bar's from houses some of which have been around for years. I did play the ring hook game for a while. Someone told me the trick to it is to throw the ring sideways. They also have Jenga, darts, and a jukebox. The jukebox has some pretty recent selections available. The music was okay but I am not sure who was selecting it. The crowd was pretty diverse. There were some average bar-goers (probably regulars), some younger guys lookin' for a hook up, and some hipsters that looked like they got lost in Sag Harbor on their way to Williamsburg, but that didn't matter at all. Everyone seemed to know each other and get along for the time I was there but I'd overheard that I fight erupted earlier. It happens. The bartender was super nice and we exchanged some grins and glances at how trashed some people were and the babble they were going on about lol. They serve wine from the local vineyard; Wolffer. They also have a few beers on tap and a selection of bottled imports. The bathroom is a bit confined but enough to get your business done. They have some chairs at the bar and a few seating areas. They allow smoking out back. I saw a heater but I'm not sure if it worked because it wasn't on. They also serve pizza but it's not home made or anything. It's just a frozen DiGiorno's that they throw in their oven. I saw them take it out of the box lol. Not the best or the freshest but if you are desperately hungry after drinking a lot I guess it serves it's purpose. We came in the off-peak season so it wasn't swarming with out of towners. There was no one working the door as I saw mentioned in other reviews. The moral of the story is.... if it's late and you want a drink, and you aren't looking for an upscale bar; swing by and you'll feel pretty welcome here. read more

Murf's BackStreet Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

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I love this bar so much I downloaded the Yelp App just to leave a review. The drinks are amazing and the staff is even better

Went to murf's on the recommendations of local patrons while dinning at The American Hotel. Sure glad we did. Was immediately welcome by friendly employees and local Sag Harbor residents. As my husband Joe and I were enjoying happy hour and old songs on the juke box several charter ship employees walked in and the fun began . Had interesting conversation with several "new friends" from around the world. Nick, who was tending bar on the evening shift is a really cool guy. He makes everyone feel welcome and makes awesome drinks, I believe we made a new friend! He's actually the first person to tell us to check out Murf's. Great sales person LOL. From what I understand, this building was built in 1792 with timbers from old Whaling ships. Villages oldest continuously running bar. Loaded with character. ( please correct me if I'm wrong) Patrons play games, dance and fun conversations taking place till the wee hours of the night. So glad we ventured in and met several awesome people , maybe next time we'll stay overnight. Check it out!! Highly recommended and we will return. Thank you Nick and Seinna!! read more

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If you want a dive bar experience in the Hamptons, murf's is the place to go. Just the right amount of rough and tumble. Cute games out back! read more

It took me a while to finally check this place out but i'm glad I finally did. Its a dive bar, through and through. The bartenders were friendly and cool people to talk to. I will have to stop in again for sure. read more

One of the best neighborhood bars. This place is a living piece of history with the aged wood and nautical decor. Every time I come here the bartenders are friendly, attentive and fast. Great place to meet people or play their famous ring toss game. It's a great escape from the fancy Hamptons scene nearby, so leave your attitude at the door. Great selection of beer and spirits. One of the best bars in America. Come here and feel likes you are a character in 'Moby Dick' or 'Black Sails', ...order a drink, make a new friend and enjoy the sunset. read more

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There is nothing that can be said about Murf's that hasn't already been said. I had my first legal and illegal drinks here and over the decades have perfected the 'baseline' ring toss. Locals, weekenders and salts from the marina - you'll find them all here. In the grand scheme of dives, this is the cliffs of Acapulco and everywhere else is the 1-meter springboard. The only door policy here is that you use the back door to enter so you don't get impaled by a stray dart. Sag Harbor is the un-Hamptons, and Murf's Backstreet Tavern is its Spiritual Center. Additional tips: - ask for the 'dice game' from the bartender. It'll pass the time if ring toss is taken - check out the rare Frank Sinatra photo adorning the wall - note the alternative spellings Murph vs. Murf on the signage read more

Murf's is definitely not the bar I hoped or expected to visit while in the Hamptons, but nevertheless I found myself here on two nights in one weekend because it was the only place open until 4am. The floors are sticky and the smell isn't great, but they do have Wolffer wines, a silly yet addicting string/ring toss game, and an adorable juke box. I would never recommend this bar to someone, but I do have to admit that when you're looking for a place to go after everything else closes, Murf's is the place to be. read more

A local legend. Always has been, always will be. What a find if you're in the area, this place is a must! And don't get me started on the bartenders. Sarcasm and wit are what make them their tips! Oh and awesome building when you get inside. Lots of history there. read more

I don't know how or why I end up at this major DIVE bar, but every time I leave I think , Man I had a FANTASTIC time. Fun bar games, darts, ring toss, cheapish drinks. Good times. Good times. read more

You never know who you will run into here - food network stars & hampton socialites mingle with the crew members of the nearby yachts & locals. The crowd can also be packed full overflowing, filling up even the back patio or you could come in on a Friday night and have the crowd be a bit sparse - really hit or miss. Personally I love the divey, casual ambience and the juke box, ring toss (one outside, one inside), and darts add to the experience. But don't walk in the front door especially if the darts games are going (they'll buzz past your head), I'd recommend walking in through the back! Often my friends and I go back and forth between here and the Back Page next door (a bit trendier). Definitely a fun night out and worth it to come by if your in town for the weekend. read more

When I think of my beloved Murphs, I think of Summertime with a capital S. After moving to the west coast nearly six months ago, I am finally feeling the pangs of nostalgia as the warmer months approach. I'll be perfecting the ring-toss once again on my next visit home- hopefully before this beautiful, dirty dive is rediscovered by the annual Shoob migration. (Locals, you know what I'm talking about.) This place gets 5 stars when I'm wearing my rose-tinted memory goggles. 2 Stars in the harsh light of morning when you come back to collect the credit card you left when you forgot to close the tab. read more

EPIC spot with the best bartenders. Never a bad time. The new owner rocks. Now selling chicken insanely good nuggets from lil birdie. When you go make sure to ask one of the bartenders for a green tea shot, it's their specialty. read more

Sag Harbor with out this place? Forget it!!! Outstanding hence that it may be haunted..lol. J at the bar will definitely be your best bud. Just don't forget to play a little ring toss & of course tip back a little Guinness before ya leave. Cheers. read more

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If you don't like this place, there's plenty of golden pears and sagg store like places to go. Ring Game: You are ahab. The Hook is the Whale. Irish Car Bombs: Get drunk. Faster. Unreal Juke Box: Like it's pulled straight from 1998. Rub one elbow with a billionaire, and the other elbow with the local drunkard who will probably end up next door (at the police station) People watching gold mine. Literally every walk of life. Yes, the dartboard is right next to the door. You have to leave behind part of yourself when you walk into this place. You are reminded as soon as you walk in, through the darts: You are in Murfs. I've only had good pizza experiences here. Not gourmet by any means. But always made and served up with care. If things start spinning, or you need some nicotine, step out back. Big, gritty smoking and sitting area. Drinks can be pricey, but it's worth it. Do NOT drive home. RIP Murph. read more

If you're using yelp to find out about Murf's.... you may not like it. However, that's the point. Murf's is a real bar for real grown up people. Darts, ring toss, juke box and more for your drinking entertainment. The bartenders are actually friendly (not always the case at a dive) and Nick has plenty of stories should you catch him with a free moment. It's an iconic spot. The people are great. Go for a drink. See if you fit in. And don't complain about the bathrooms. read more

Go-to spot for at home reunions. Except what?! Closed for the season? Not cool. This place is a mishmash of fishermen, kids right out of college from the area, kids who dropped out of college from the area, people looking for a still overpriced beer, hairy people, and more and more seemingly lost tourists who obviously came to the Hamptons to drink in a shack. The outside area is pretty cool when it's warm outside, but otherwise come for the darts, stay for the weird horseshoe thing that surprisingly hasn't poked anyone's eye out yet. read more

Bar has a great atmosphere and personality to it. Can't ask for much more - amazing bartenders and patrons - even better beer! A must go to if in the area! read more

So this is a Pub that accepts credit cards as payment , and shares it's parking lot with neighboring businesses. So parking may not be close by. As you enter you'll notice that The Bar Area is placed against the wall to the right. There's about 6 beers on tap with plenty of bottled beers and canned beers in-stock, and they sell food such as Grilled Cheese and Panini's to eat. The place has a small interior is ideal for small to midsize groups of people to attend. The even have outdoor seating for larger crowds. They offer an ATM, Arcade Game such as Cards, Dart Board, Old School Jukebox, One Flat Screen TV, Pop Corn Maker, and a water station. There's 2 unisex restrooms for use and smoking is done outside the building in the back, that has tables and chairs to sit on. This place has a fun but more of a laid back atmosphere about it and is definitely a local hangout bar, but it's worth checking out. read more

I don't know, I don't know, I don't know. As for the night life, I am not qualified to say. The only thing I can remember about Murph's, was coming here because the pizza was "great" as I saw this pizza being made, with ketchup, I almost lost it. I tried as best I could to eat this, but the image of ketchup on some sort of pita bread, with sargento cheese, did not let me stomach think of anything except for the toilet =x I am giving 3 stars because I am not qualified to say about the bar, I know a lot of people love this place. It is very tiny, and holds the rustic nature of a small town pub - just please, say no to the pizza! read more

This is such an incredible place. I love the warm, cozy atmosphere and excellent bartenders. I've met all kinds of interesting people during my evenings here! It's a Hamptons bar scene gem. read more

Great drinks and food, however I kept seeing Don Lemon masturbating and sticking his fingers in people's faces. I will find another bar if he doesn't stop read more

The bartender suggested I try the "Don Lemon" named after the famed CNN anchor who's known to frequent the place. It was two fingers of something shoved under my nose. I asked if that was a cocktail, he replied "well you're half right." Not sure what he meant. All I know is everything smelled like rotten cheese for about a week afterwards. read more

has to be the best tavern on long island. My service was quick and professional. Staff was pleasant and engaging. goof prices on frinks.