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    4.3 (189 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    ONE STAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials

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    Rob K.

    Prior to a NYC visit I did some reconnaissance and found the One Star Bar. It was less than a 10 minute walk from my hotel. It is a narrow bar with 7-10 beers on draft and some canned beers. We enjoyed the Narragansett pounder cans at 6.00 each. The best part is we arrived a little after 730 on a Saturday which is trivia night. My wife and I had a strong showing. Attentive bartenders, fun environment, fair prices, I'd highly recommend the One Star. Definitely a bar to look out for.

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    Lauren D.

    I'm gonna completely betray the name by giving this place 5 stars instead of 1! Wink It's a fun little dive bar, and I love the tables decor have unclaimed/expired credit cards underneath - that's hilarious! The drink selection had the basics, though I did enjoy how they had their own version of a "drink bomb" -- Miller High Life + shot of [Jim Beam?]. AnyWho, it's a fun place to not take yourself too seriously late at night.

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    Shane P.

    Pretty forgettable place. Apparently I had this picture that Yelp reminded me from when I was there. Not sure I have a lot to say as I don't recall anything standing out.

    J L.

    A friend and I seeked out an unpretentious place to drink and hang out. Bourgeoise be damned! OneStar's self-proclamation as a "...dingy hole. On a deadish street. With cans instead of bottles..." Sounded perfect. And it was. We started with a "High Beam". A 'special' listed on the chalkboard on the wall. A shot of Jim Beam and a tall can Miller High Life ("The Champagne Of Beers") ($9). Perfect. A happy surprise was the handful of actual taps rather than every beer being in cans. A sample of a craft porter revealed a fine brew. Joe the bartender was attentive, friendly, talkative when it became apparent that that was what we were looking for. As my friend said, and I entirely agree: Joe is a 6-star bartender in a 5-star bar with a 1-star moniker. Thanks for the amazing evening , Joe! -- The dudes from Seattle.

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    James P.

    I'm sorry, but I'm not giving this place one star. It's the bar I want to go to after a tough day at the office. Laid back, simple, good music, and cold beer. Could (and have) spend hours here. Usually pretty busy at happy hour, but always a spot at the bar. Happy to see you guys survive Covid shutdowns!

    Grant S.

    This place was such a great hole in the wall!! Chill vibes, great bartenders, delicious drinks. I asked the bartender to whip me up something good and he made something up on the spot that tasted AMAZING. For a Monday night it still had enough people in it to feel lively. A wonderful find.

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    good vibes, weak drink that was 12$. went for trivia and i think it was for people several generations older than me.

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    Visited this lovely place! Cold beer and the bar staff ever!! Yay Henry- new to the menu Crostini's! A great added feature to this place!

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    David H. Christ is more like it! Cheers.

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    One star is definitely a racist spot where the bartender begs for a tip while our party is still drinking. Lived up to the name

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    trivia night was fun even though i came late they still let my team join and we were caught up, the host john is very nice and funny.

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    Yet both the owner, Joe, and the bartender were super friendly and unpretentious (another rarity in a NY bar).

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