fun vibe with decent drinks and cool interior but older crowd. beer pong and golf sim game

We stumbled upon Snafu while staying at the Bernic Hilton and what a hidden gem it turned out to be! This cozy little bar has a cool, dark vibe--perfect for winding down after a long day in NYC. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and even gave us a private table downstairs, which made it feel like our own little speakeasy. The drinks were solid and very reasonably priced (a rare find in Midtown!), and they even served complimentary popcorn--a fun touch that totally won us over. If you're staying nearby or just want a relaxed, friendly bar with great energy and no pretension, Snafu is the spot. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Nice bar with different cocktail options. The ambience is low lighting so it's a great cozy spot for group outings. They have a second level and lower level of seating asides from the bar. read more

Great local dive bar. The bartenders were quick and very friendly. The popcorn was a great addition.

Cool place that I went to late night. Did the outdoor seating. Waiter was attentive. The complementary popcorn was so good! I feel like it was better than movie theater popcorn for some reason. My Aperol Spritz was also a hit! Shout out to Reggie. He was an amazing host! Would definitely return to try out more drink specials. read more

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And now a word about Snafu. Jamie W and I were killing our last hour in Midtown East. We just happened on this darkish watering hole which was empty in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Providing much needed life was Natalie, a great bartender and as warm and vivacious a personality as you can find in the wilds of Manhattan. She made us a pair of fine $12 Espresso Martinis (photo: https://yelp.to/DCC4Zv3JCL), while she regaled us with stories about her opinionated relatives. When we come back east the next time, we be here. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...she made a potent espresso martini with style AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...darkish but a chill vibe SERVICE - 4.5 stars...hope all the bartenders are like Natalie TOTAL - 4 stars...no snafu from what we could tell RELATED - Thirsty in NYC? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs read more

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Food: They have free popcorn and the drinks were what you would expect for mid town both in price and quality. Service: There was only one person working the larger area that night and you could tell. By the end of the night they were done and ready to get out of the place. You can tell that they are hard working to get things done in a busy place. Ambiance: Loved the beer games in the basement, but the people who were there were a little questionable. There were people who were likely over served and I wish that the staff took more accountability for the bar patrons. read more

An amazing gem near the Lexington Hotel--perfect for relaxing and having cocktails with friends while in town! The place is beautiful and cozy, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Love this place!!! Great vibes and service, will definitely be going back, but with a pizza next time bc you can bring your own food!

Great service, If you're in Midtown East, Snafu Bar is a must! The atmosphere is always fun, and the bartenders are beautiful and super welcoming. It's easily one of my favorite spots for a guaranteed good time, highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Bad service. Extremely rude On multiple occasions, kicking us out before closing despite obviously having ordered an uber. Bartenders try and sell you a drink 2 minutes before close then kick you out after. Overall - not a pleasant crowd read more

Stopped in here while in the city for a family event. Was exactly what I was looking for! Excellent vibe, good cocktails and fresh popcorn. Music selection was on point as well. If you're staying nearby and want a local place with low key vibes, check them out. read more

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The best bar in midtown. Come by after a long day at work. Amazing crowd and beautiful girls. Destress here and have some fun!

Great casual spot in midtown near grand central station! I came here on a Wednesday evening with a friend to have a couple post dinner drinks and they had good drink specials. We had a margarita ($12) and a glass of wine ($10) and they also provide complimentary popcorn when you arrive as well which was very nice. I enjoyed the vibe and the music and was a good spot to catch up with a friend where you don't have to spend too much $$$ in midtown (very spacious-bar area/lounge area/downstairs area). read more

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A good place to be after work. The music bounces like fresh popcorn, the bartenders are fast to bring you another round when you are near empty. I wish AAA was that good when you run out of gas on the highway. Polina and Ulga took care of me tonight behind the bar. These amazing bartenders are fast, efficient, and provide service with a smile. I watched them serve the entire bar in minutes (that's pretty good). Mads is always zooming around around with a smile on her face bringing you round after round. She is diligent , hard working, and will have your next drink in your hand before you can say "uno mass". I recommend this spot to come for sports and drinks without breaking the bank. read more

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Love this spot!! Well another football season at the best place to see games . Looking forward to many games and great memories at SNAFUS! The best !!! read more

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NOT SAFE!! I've been here before and noticed creepy men but never had an issue, until last night when one of their regular customers groped me. I called him out on it, and went to tell the bouncer - the bouncer acted upset, and hurried after him, but then immediately went to the back of the bar, dabbed him up, and laughed with him. The bouncer and bartenders then bought this man shots and made no effort to remove him from the bar. Would encourage any women to stay away!! This is not a bar that values the safety of its patrons or women in general. read more

I was attending an educational dinner in the area the other night, and since my colleagues and I had some time to kill before it started we thought it would be a good idea to decompress with a drink beforehand. A quick search produced Sanfu - it was only a block away from the restaurant which sealed our fate, so off we went. Snafu definitely has a dive aesthetic - walking in you're greeted by a long, dark room with the bar to the right and a few tables to the left. It was crowded when we arrived, but they had some lounge-style seating in the back where we were led to. The decor was a mixed bag - I was getting a mix of industrial with eclectic; it was inoffensive and worked for the space. This seems to be a popular after work spot - I saw a lot of people in work attire (I guess I'm one of them?). As soon as we were seated we were given a free bowl of popcorn, which they regularly refilled throughout our time there. The popcorn was tasty, albeit salty - I imagine a strategic move to keep the patrons thirsty. Besides the popcorn, I don't believe they serve food (the menu was all drinks) which was fine since we were eating later. They have a good selection of signature cocktails, beer, wine, and hard liquors. I focused on their cocktails, and decided to start with the Smoked Negoni. This was good - smooth and contained that smoky flavor from the infused applewood bits. They actually smoked the wood on top of the drink table-side which I thought was a fun touch. I also had an Aperol Spritz which was tasty too. Service was good - our waitress was really friendly and did a great job taking care of the entire crowded back area despite seemingly doing it alone; never once did we feel forgotten. Overall, I had a good experience at Snafu - I wouldn't say there is anything too outstanding about the spot, but they serve good drinks and provide great service. I wouldn't be against returning here if given the opportunity. read more

BEST BAR EVER. You have to go here if you want a cozy, fun, and lively atmosphere. Great drinks, comfy seats, beer pong, amazing.

everything was great until the end. 20% of a $100 dollar tab is not $35 but thats what the machine showed. After putting in a custom tip to make sure it ended in $XXX.00. I was charged an extra amount. Just because clients use corporate cards doesn't mean you can abuse the system by lightly stealing read more

ask for the tennis ball shot or design your own. the place were suits and artist are friends ask about the other 4 locations. apart of the bar hop community read more

Cozy little bar in a great area. I once met up with colleagues here when I was visiting the area many years ago...I accidentally ended up here again many years later...a very happy accident! This bar is dim, not fancy and overdone but very homey and comfortable. Great selection. A nice place to hangout with a small group. On the most recent occasion we sat at the bar and the service from the bartender was fantastic. I'm so glad I stumbled upon this little bar again! read more

My friends and I have been coming to Snafu for years now. It's a good place to start out at - it's close to Grand Central. There's free popcorn with the drinks. The cocktails are really good and there's specials everyday of the week. Downstairs they have pong tables where you can order pitchers and have some fun with your friends. read more

Walked in, no one asked for vaccination cards, no one wore masks, and no acknowledgment at the bar whatsoever! It wasn't packed either. The one bartender kept her conversation with two customers going without glancing over or saying I'll be right with you. I walked over to grab the hand sanitizer and the bartender (still in convo with the customers) points to two girls to her right and says "Oh they work here too." Sooo now three bartenders are ignoring me. The happy hour prices she gave me were the same prices on the regular menu and I was there during HH time. So just be aware of that. read more

The drinks and vibe were good. It was my first time there. The waitresses were a little slow and took an unsettling amount of time carrying credit cards back and forth before charging each. The complimentary popcorn is good, although it tends to go fast (since there's no food). It's not #1 on my list, but it's a good back-up spot to keep in mind for an impromptu happy hour read more

Incredible Place with wonderful ppl amazing drinks and fresh popcorn unlimited ! They have a good selection of tequila from Casamigos to 1942 which is my favorite Definitely will, come there again Want to say personal thank you for Thomas his amazing Bartender read more

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It is fun and a crowd dive in the bar with free popcorn! The staff is super friendly and very accommodating. They have space inside and outside, at least at the time i was there. Me and my friend had a couple of margaritas, which were decent for the place. read more

Honestly It was a fun little bar you can unwind and just chill out at. The music was fine the drinks a little on the expensive side considering what this place is. I guess if you come during happy hours you'll get more bang for your buck. They give you popcorn! There's a beer pong station downstairs and some older arcade style games near the bathrooms. Pretty cool spot overall would definitely bring some not picky friends. read more

Good hangout lounge to watch a game and have some drinks. Great beer pong room downstairs.

This is a good dive bar. The vibes were right. It put me into a good mood! With loud but good music, we were served a Moscow mule and a happy hour bud light. The Moscow was perfectly made. The free popcorn is salty but tasty, encouraging us to get more drinks to quench the thirst. After working hours, many of the customers here were corporate employees with their colleagues. The lighting is pleasant and attractive. This is a great place to drink, and I highly recommend Snafu! read more

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They refused to give me a Long Island for no reason and were kinda rude about it even though I was polite and sober.

I liked this bar - dark, not too crowded, not too loud, solid happy hour drinks (espresso martini!) and good overall vibes. Gives me more divey/tiki bar vibes. read more

Screw this place. The bartender is shady and added more to her tip. Pay cash only. Do not use your card. read more

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Being a girl living in the east side, I have been looking for a divey bar to just grab drinks and hang out with friends during the weekday. Usually I end up at Reunion, BUT! It is all the way on the grimy parts of Hell's Kitchen (sorry...but you guys know I am just stating facts). One fine day after a quick workout, I went here to grab a drink with a special friend of mine. I haven't seen her since 2019 so we needed to hang out! It was cold and we didn't want to go far so we ended up here. I passed this place in the past and actually had strong drinks here on a date. It took me about a year to go back here and man am I glad I did. The drinks here are strong and they give you free popcorn. My friend and I ate up three bowls of popcorn because it was fresh out of those carnival machines and well salted. Well... we were drunk too... This place is sort of identical to Reunion except they don't have food. Aside from the popcorn, there is no food. You can bring food from outside, but... I am not sure. However, the drinks are strong and, just like Reunion, you have a hard time getting a drink. So, order all your drinks when you have a server. I honestly love this place and am so glad that I found a place that will keep me away from HK. Well... they have to open an Amy's Bread around me now, but at least I have this. Super fan! read more

The drinks are amazing and heavy handed but the bouncer/door man is mediocre at best. He's pretty but knows it. Pretty awesome!

I love this bar, great energy and prices it's never really empty, so you can easily go alone for a couple of drinks and meet some nice people! Love the dollar bills you could write on smth and put on the wall read more

Solid place !!! Atmosphere is great, place is filled with dollar bills, ample seating, and great TV views. Olga our bartender was attentive and friendly. The drinks were solid and fairly priced . I will be coming back ! read more

Midtown "Fun" Dive // Unlimited Popcorn Rose All Day // Picklebacks Left and event and was looking for a place for everyone to hang out. With a wide range of people, a dive bar seemed the most inclusive. Opened up Yelp and noticed Snafu was nearby. Had been to Snafu once before and remembered having a good time. It was late enough and a weekday so we had the run of the place. We opted for a high top table in the bar area which was comfortable. I walked over and grabbed a bowl filled with popcorn, salted it, and shared it with our group. Such a great way to keep everyone drinking... (smart bar owners). Noticed several people downstairs laughing over a beer pong table. And then a bride and groom walked in and sat down at the bar. #OnlyinNYC #YepThatHappened Several dozen photos later I had uploaded some images for the happy pair and we found ourselves enjoying picklebacks with them. Pitchers of beer... smiles... and great conversations ensued... Love this spot. Will definitely be back. The Scene: Divey, Frat Destination Rating: 7 Date Rating: 4 Hob Nob Potential: 7 Strong Suggestion: Bring friends, come on a quiet night. read more

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1. Dive Bar? Check. 2. Cheap Drinks? Check. 3. Dark & Seedy? Check. 4. Free popcorn? Check. 5. Good music? Check. 6. Russian model/type servers? Check. 7. Late/late hours. Check. Perfect spot for night caps a couple of nights while in town. read more

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It's a bar, that's a bar. Don't try to to order an unknown cocktail or ask for a $2,000 bottle of wine. But happy and enjoy the time there.