As far as dive bars go, The Gin Mill is a pretty solid one. Happy hour here is an insanely good value, though service can be slow at times. On my most recent visit there was just one bartender on for happy hour taking care of the entire bar as well as the tables sitting outside, but she was moving quick and got everyone served in a decent amount of time like a pro. The inside of this bar is very old school, with large wooden bar, wooden bar stools and tables that look like they've been well worn in. Happy hour food here is served in large portions. We got seasoned tater tots and jalapeno poppers that were $6 each, along with two rounds of $5 well drinks served in surprisingly large glasses. The tater tots were delicious, but the jalapeno poppers were honestly kind of bland. Everything in this bar is also just a little bit sticky too, so watch where you're putting your elbows. But for the price, I can't really complain. read more

The Gin Mill - Happy hour Tater Tots / Seasoned Tots and Jalapeno Poppers(6) - American Near Me - New York, New York

Happy hours and great here ! I used to be cheaper years ago , i ordered there jalapeño poppers , remind you there are temperature hot Soo let cool off for a 1 or two, but there good enough to eat ! But I don't understand when you pay in cash you STLL get charged tax ! It should be straight up change back ! Others places don't do this at all, but you can beat the happy hour here! There is plenty of seating for. If groups read more

The Gin Mill - Bar area - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I love gin mill! They were just a little non attentive when I game w a party of 8 - they did not give water or ask for drinks for 15 min. I get it but it's just a little disappointing. I felt a little judged when I came in and wished they wouldve been attentive to our group. It was a decent time for my late night part but I wish they were attentive. I really love this place but when I came the servers were kinda mean read more

Cozy bar on the Upper West. I sat at the bar and had a Gin fizz and mac and cheese wedges before an event in the speakeasy downstairs. Those Mac and cheese wedges are yummy! Also, the happy hour deals here are awesome. $10 specialty cocktails and $6 apps. Service was great. Food came out quick. The speakeasy downstairs is cool and would be perfect for a small event. There's a bar downstairs as well. The bathrooms are clean but super tiny! The speakeasy is not accessible without using stairs. read more

The Gin Mill - Event in the Speakeasy - American Near Me - New York, New York

Wow, i haven't been here in awhile. I'm super glad to be back. I came here thinking they still had the $1 beer specials but I was wrong i think it might have beer their sister location that does this. Their Dr. Pepper Bombs are so delicious and only $6 on Wednesdays lucky me. The group I was with decided to get some pitchers because they are only $14. I saw that they have cheaper wings on the weekends I definitely will be coming back for that. They were regular price today $25.99 for 16. The service so far is great and the bartenders are nice. This definitely will be a place in my rotation when I'm on a budget. I absolutely love the decor in the place the chandler's are beautiful. I loved their food too! I have to try the friend oreos when I come back. read more

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Unacceptable Racial Discrimination - Avoid at All Costs! I am deeply disturbed by the treatment I received at this bar today. I waited for a long time, and even after informing the bartender multiple times that I was ready to order, she ignored me, claiming she was "too busy." Yet, she immediately served several white patrons who arrived long after I did. When I tried to ask a waiter for help, he was incredibly rude and told me "it wasn't his business." The most shocking moment was when I briefly stepped away and a white woman sat in my spot--the bartender served her instantaneously. As the only Asian person in the bar, it became painfully clear that I was being systematically ignored. It is 2026, and I cannot believe such blatant discrimination still exists. I tried to speak with the duty manager, but the staff refused to let me, showing zero accountability. Two kind ladies nearby actually offered to order for me because they saw how I was being treated. While I appreciated their kindness, it's heartbreaking that as an Asian person, I'm not even allowed to place my own order here. This establishment is exclusionary and biased. Save your money and go somewhere where everyone is treated with basic human decency. read more

How have I never reviewed this place? UWS staple for many years. Laid back divey pub with great happy hour specials and good bar food. Gets packed at night but now that I'm old, I'm a day drinker and home by 9pm so that's a-okay for me. They have several sister locations throughout the city with a similar vibe and specials so no need to schlep uptown if you don't want. read more

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I came here with a group of friends for lunch on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30p.m. There were 9 of us, and we were all able to get a table together without having to wait. I had the black bean burger with a side salad. It was pretty good. About what I'd expect at a sports bar. Our waitress was really nice and let us all pay using different cards, which we really appreciated. read more

Phenomenal food, wonderful cocktails, and excellent service! Mike was the best bartender I've had on the upper west side! He knew exactly what to make for me and my friends when we were there watching the ravens game, and made my friends birthday extra special! The dollar wings were a highlight of the night and our other bartender, Lexi was crushing the vibes with her music selection! I will be coming back here time and time again. read more

The Gin Mill - Mike!!! - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Fun atmosphere average food. Best bartender around named Marina It's my go to when I visit the city especially before a show at the Beacon Theater. read more

Does not honor online happy hour prices. Be prepared to pay double, and they will laugh while they charge you.

False advertising - I normally like this joint, but for there to be no signs and then tell you when tab is to be paid that all deals are excluded from St Paddy's day is a scam. read more

A disappointing lack of signature drinks and uneven service, was sorry I spent a happy hour here during covid fall weather. There was really nothing that stood out about this place, besides it's averageness. It may be a dive bar but it lacked the low key, warm charm some might expect. The first issue was the hostess. She was not friendly and didn't seem to take interest in seating us. When we did sit down, the busboy was prompt and got us water (in 8 oz plastic cups). So, a mixed bag for service. The drink options were not memorable. Some local craft beer to supplement the usual Guinness option, but nothing "wow." San gria and mule options but no gin drinks. Fun fact: The waiter helpfully explained that a gin mill was a term for a bar, but not really related to gin. Another let down for this spot. The food, which is required by NY state law, was also average to forgettable. The sliders were fine but the Mac and cheese sliders were too doughy. Lastly, the vibe was low brow with upper west side prices. In other words, an overpriced dive bar. Not a great mix. Overall: try another dive bar or really, any other bar in the UWS. read more

The Gin Mill - Local crafty beer for $8, hooray! - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Calling all Gators fans... this is the place to watch the games in NYC!! I was in NY for 5 weeks and needed my Saturday Gator football fix and the Gin Mill is where to go. It's a nice sports bar with lots of big-screen TVs inside and outside. This is a low-key sports bar on 81st & Amsterdam Ave in the UWS. Affordable bar food and the long 1/2 price happy hour from 3-7 every day. $5 draft beer is perfect for game day. Chicken Sandwiches are served grilled or fried and come topped with chipotle mayo and crispy fries. Wings are very good, come 8 to a regular order and are can be made Mild, Medium, Hot, BBQ, Honey Mustard. Hot was the perfect amount of spice. Great local bar with lots of regulars. Bartenders are friendly, IMO it's a win-win. read more

$72 for 6 Stellas, 1 whiskey, and 1 basket of seasoned fries R&B classics, big place, and non-creepy peeps Very reasonably priced drinks but the food is mediocre at best read more

I had ordered a Ceasar wrap and the kitchen messed it up 2 times! Food itself is subpar. Tbh, probably better off staying clear unless you want to be frustrated. read more

This is my home away from home. I've been coming to The Gin Mill for about 14 years. My cousin introduced me to this spot and I became hooked. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is chill, dim lit. They have restaurant seating in the back if you want to bring your kids for a bite to eat. The best part...What bar do you know have happy hour from 11 am-7 pm?!? Not many! You can start a tab with a debit or credit card. All of the food is great but The wings are amazing!!! The morning/early afternoon crowd is mixed with older locals and some people on their lunch break will stop in for a bite and beer. The evening crowd is mixed but it's a lot of college students. If there's a game on, standing room only, so try and get there early. read more

Run of the mill bar in UWS. The day we went, there was a private party. Fortunately, we were there for the live music event held on Mondays in the Speakeasy portion of the venue (downstairs by the bathroom). Cocktails were fine - nothing special - but were affordable (taking into account location and such). read more

Had a very positive experience at The Gin Mill. Enjoyed the food and quick bar service. Six dollar whisky shots was another plus. Although it was crowded we were able to get seated. Would definitely go back. read more

Very fun bar with a beer pong table. I could of sworn I written a review already . I have been here plenty of times and always enjoyed it especially while on a budget. gin mill is a great spot to hang out with a group of friends. They always have some kind of deals and happy hour ^.^. The boneless wings are so good! And most of the other bar menu food. The service is great as well whether you're at a bar or table it's not usually hard to get someone to assist you. I love that price is very reasonable and that they have a good selection of beer and drinks. It's also in a great location as there are other bars in the area. Also heads up check depending what night you visit sometimes it can get crowded cause they have college night. They also have outdoor seating for when the weather it's nice out. Drinks are always good and never water down :) read more

Came here for a quick beer and to meet up with family members. We decided to stay and have a bite. The bartender/server was very friendly and hospitable. Great fries and excellent pulled pork sliders. Highly recommended!! read more

The Gin Mill - Pulled pork sliders...just plain excellent - American Near Me - New York, New York

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they played shake it off but it wasn't taylor's version. so minus a few stars there. chicken caesar salad (with fried chicken!!!) slaps though read more

This is a great neighborhood bar! It's a fun place to people watch, grab a drink with a friend, or just plan moving in together with your boyfriend (!!). We walked in a chill Saturday afternoon after grabbing Levain pastries down the street. We were looking to kill time before dinner and walked by this place. As we entered, we were greeted by the bar regulars who invited us to join them at the bar. The bartendress was a lovely lady who gave the down low on the specials and recommended a few drinks. We ordered a couple of beers that shocked us with the happy hour price, in a good way. The music was playing at a reasonable level, there were 2 games on, and it was just a really fun time. The interior had a wooden bar, much like the Dead Poet, but was much larger and an older crowd. We spent the afternoon here and were delighted to find a new local bar on the UWS. Will definitely be back for the cheap drinks and to try the menu as I am a sucker for bar food. read more

This place served as our happy hour meet after classes. We had just gotten done with a round of exams, and we were more than ready to unwind. The bar area on the ground has ample room, with seating along the entire stretch of the bar and enough floor space to not feel cramped. There is more seating toward the back of the bar, and there is some outdoor seating as well. The basement level is a bit smaller, but has tables for beer pong. Here is where everyone chose to congregate, so it was a bit hard getting around. Still, it was a good time playing beer pong with the classmates. The staff here took care of us, they were both friendly and attentive. The place was also maintained well, it was clean (including the restrooms!). This place was a good call for happy hour. I had a good time here. read more

Their happy hour prices here are AMAZING! Half off the entire bar till 8pm! Then they have different deals after that on certain days of the week. I came here last night because of their deals alone. I sat at the bar with my friend. In the beginning, the service was a little slow. It took a while for us to be able to place a drink order, probably because it was busy. I had a well vodka and soda. It was affordable and tasted good for the price. My friend and I split two appetizers. We had the chips and guac and potato skins. Both were yummy and just what your want from bar food. If you are looking for good happy hour deals, this is definitely the spot! It has a divey, fun vibe and was very lively for a Wednesday night. read more

Great spot highly recommend. 2 California girls loved the vibe. We need a place like this in Southern California! read more

The Gin Mill - Great times! - American Near Me - New York, New York

The Gin Mill was a great bar me and a large group of friends found to go to after brunch. They have tables in the front and a large open area in the back with stools and high tops. We hung out back there since we were a group of 10 The waitress and bar back were super friendly and made sure we always had what we need Would definitely recommend as a place to go with friends if you're in the area read more

Looking for a traditional bar setting with great indoor and outdoor seating options, then this might be your place! Stopped by here for a quick meal after leaving the museum and I ordered a strawberry daiquiri as well as a plate of wings. First let me just say that the staff here is awesome, they work really fast and hard to get your orders in and out. The daquiri was delicious, just the frozen treat I needed on a hot Saturday. Side note, stop by for happy hour and you get $2 off frozen drinks! The buffalo wings were also great, they were slightly crispy and the sauce had just the right level of spiciness. Overall a great experience! read more

The Gin Mill - Strawberry daiquiri - American Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a pretty standard chill bar on the UWS. They have a decent selection of drafts and bottles/cans. You order at the bar and they have bar type food for order which is your typical dive bar standard fare. I got the nachos and they were about a 3/5, but hit the spot with a beer and were enough to share for 3 people at $12. The only reason for losing one star is service. Was hard to get the bartenders attention even on a slow day, but everyone has their days so not holding it against them. I'd definitely return or recommend for a chill and cheaper bar to kick back at. read more

They own Off the Wagon and a bunch of other sports bars which offer great deals! We came in on a Friday for happy hour (5-8pm) Interior - they have a bar area and the rest is for dining. There are also beer pong tables in the back. Overall very packed space though Service - great service!! Though they were extremely busy, our waitress was extremely friendly and responsive. Also during happy hour, it's half off the entire bar. Taste - had their gin mill burger and it was huge, my friends ordered chips and wings also, which were also the perfect combo with all the half off drinks we ordered. Will be my go-to place for happy hour in the future!! read more

The Gin Mill - American Near Me - New York, New York

Good selection, and great drink specials. Good amount of seating outside also. Definitely coming again

Go for affordable bar food and the long 1/2 price happy hour if your shopping budget is maxed out for the day :) Definitely more of a Guys' Night, "Bro Bar," with super loud sports games on screens covering nearly every surface of the walls. My burger was good for the price, but the $12 cocktail I got (unknown to me, it wasn't included in happy hour as a "specialty drink"), was basically watered down juice. Our server was quick and kind, even though the place was jam-packed! read more

We had an engagement party in the speakeasy room downstairs. The staff was simply fantastic and they hosted a wonderful party. Katelyn the bartender was quick and efficient and kept everyone happy, Lexi the server helped us get organized pre party and Tony (securiity) kept the room secure from passersby trying to crash. Highly recommend the Gin Mill for a party. read more

Cannot beat the happy hour prices. But don't go there if you are over 50 unless you want to feel like an old creep. I suspect the staff is not happy. Morale seems low. Bar is owned by a company that owns a dozen "post-collegiate" happy hour bars. Managers are seem heavy handed with employee, especially the weekday afternoon guy at Gin Mill. pS. music play list absolutely sucks from the 20 something bar tenders read more

This is a low-key sports bar on Amsterdam Ave in the UWS. Can't really complain about anything because my wife and I went for beer, and we were served beer in a prompt manner. When our glasses were nearing empty, they asked if we wanted another round and so we did. We didn't try any of the food and we were there probably an hour or so. They had lots of various games on TV. The staff looked like they were having a good time. The beer was tasty. That's all for now! read more

The Gin Mill - a woman standing at the bar - American Near Me - New York, New York

We had a private party (pre-wedding) for 75 people in The Speakeasy. Was amazing party, service was excellent, music was fantastic, great ambiance, had one beer pong table for the younger crowd. Kayla our bartender was out of this world! Could make everything, was very quick, always had a smile, and had an abundance of positive energy, loved it. Highly recommend this venue. read more

The Gin Mill - American Near Me - New York, New York

Waitress was rude - expect to pay 20 percent for getting your own drinks.

Moronic security deterred me from getting a drink here- the guy was talking to someone else out on the sidewalk then tried to get in my face acting like I was supposed to know he was a security guard. Thanks but no thanks, will never give this place my business again. Honestly wouldn't surprise me to hear this place found itself on the wrong end of a lawsuit with their hiring practices. read more

Pretty good sports bar with lots of TVs. They have daily specials so watch out for that. Beer pong in the back. There are tables too, but seems like you gotta order with the hostess there and not at the bar. Solid spot to go with group of friends to enjoy the game or just chill. read more

The Gin Mill is located on the corner of 81st and Amsterdam. I came here with my coworkers just a little while ago. When I walked in, I noticed it was mostly a younger crowd (21-30 max) and that the bar was very full. Mind you, it was only about 7. I met my party in the back who were already playing beer pong. I went to go order my drink: a Coney Island Pilsner. The bartender gave me my check and I couldn't believe what I saw: I only owed 4 dollars!! 4 dollars for a premium craft beer! These crazy prices continued for the next couple of hours and I was very pleased. My stomach, liver, and wallet were very happy! I got the chance to try the mozzarella sticks, nachos, buffalo wings, sliders and chicken fingers. Everything was pretty good, albeit it's typical bar food. We also got to try these sweet potato poppers with spicy cheese sauce that were so delicious! The waitress came around often to make sure we were taken care of. The Gin Mill is owned by the same people who operate Off the Wagon, Jake's Dilemma, 3 Sheets Saloon, Down the Hatch and many of the other welcoming dive bars that are in Manhattan. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. The cocktails looked good so I hope I can sample that soon too! read more

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