This has become my work team's go-to spot for happy hour. It took me a while to review because I didn't want anyone else to discover it! It's the most down-to-earth place in a neighborhood of fancy bars. It's a smallish space with a long bar and some seating. No frills in terms of ambiance but sometimes there's fun music. If you have a large group, better to call ahead and reserve a table. They have all types of liquor and happy hour specials. Decent menu of food, though we always get the truffle fries (yum). Service is friendly and prices are decent for the area. Only issue is it can get crowded during prime time, so we try to get there early. read more

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Stopped here for drinks and bites after the Tribeca Film Festival. Parking: street. Service: good once the bartender had help. Their wings and fries were good. Their drinks good! If you're in the area it's a perfect place to gather. read more

OMG - If you love Maryland blue crabs GO HERE !!! Every Monday & Sunday ( email and make a reservation) I lucked up. I walked in on Monday about 6pm. Sat at the bar with no reservation and BOOM I fell in love. a bar that has a small section of seating. There were families there with babies but I personally would not say this is a kid friendly place. They were very accommodating to the families with kids but this place gives BAR, hang out, eat, watch the game. Its dark and all the kids there had moments of crying. Mom of 2 here so im not bothered but I would recommend if your bringing the kids come on a nice day and request outside dining. The service was good for me. Its real home bar, 2025 cheers feel to it. I sat at the bar so service was fast, the bartender was nice, down to earth and funny. A team of two one guy and one girl. Very casual, authentic but the crabs were the star of the show. I also had peel and eat shrimp which were huge and well seasoned but I didnt need them. The fries were hard and bland. But who cares i'll skip those next time. As long as I can have those huge monster crabs again im in !!! I will say this. I came here on a mission that STRICTLY crab focused. And they did what needed to be done read more

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small nondescript bar in what people may consider a relatively quiet neighborhood of sorts. Though truthfully, Tribeca does have a bit of a lively scene if searched for. Place has far more food options than draft beers, but perhaps that's what the people want all along. Happy hour drafts are indeed quite cheap ($6 or so?). Seems like the weekday crowd are more work people than anyone else. Overall, a fairly decent place to grab a quick drink before heading home (or I guess back to work?) read more

Great staff, and food offerings. Good vibes all around. Great value. Local place and a staple of tribeca

Terrible customer service. Very rude bartender. So rude. Would never want to give a dime yet alone a tip. Not a great experience and not worth spending your money. Basically had to do her job read more

We were wandering around downtown looking for an open bar on a Thursday night at 10:30. It was like the search for the missing link. Finally, after a 30 minute circular hike, we found a bar open. Plopping down at two corner seats, we just wanted a cocktail to pull us through our first evening in NYC. Hungry, after landing at JFK at 8:30, we gave up finding food. Everything was shuttered. Then, after turning left, heading uptown from the tower, we found a small joint open. Hip Hip Hooray. I even had to ask the name of the bar, but now I will never forget the Hideaway. Eric greeted us with his upbeat sense of humor. The Hideway reminded me of a Wisconsin tavern, my highest compliment. Drinks were strong, cheap, and everyone was welcoming. This was the first bar I was able to sit and lean on in 14 months. I can't think of a better bar to finally christen as my first. Thank you Eric and thank you Hideway. read more

TriBeCa's best kept secret. Such a great local spot and such a happy vibe! During the summer they have crab that actually tastes as good as if you were in Maryland! read more

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What a cute little place. We popped in based on a friends recommendation. Lex, the bartender was amazing. He gave us suggestions for food and drink. The crab looked great but decided on the shrimp and Cole slaw. So good. Will be back next time we are in town to try the famous quesadilla! read more

Enjoyed Hideaway for a few beers after work. Good selection of food and drinks. Good atmosphere and they have outdoor seating. Will be back!

Fun place for happy hour drinks after work. Good selection of beers. Would come back!

This secrets spot ... is AMAZING!!!!! The happy hour, the bartender Michael, the music ... you can't bottle this kind of NYC on a bet! Highly recommend if you like a great time at a great cost read more

I went on a Monday despite Google saying they were closed that day. They were open and even have a special crab menu on Mondays. Unfortunately you have to make a reservation prior to showing up if you want the crab menu since it's first come, first served. Although I was a little bummed about that, u the bartender recommended the lobster roll and I'm glad he did. I was pleased with the amount of chunky crab meat in the roll even though the roll itself was small. The fries were served with a house made sauce that had some smokiness to it. Almost like a BBQ sauce but not quite. If you can't get your hands on the crabcakes I recommend the lobster roll! read more

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Mean bartender, doesn't give a shit about service. Slow, zero attempt to make it better. Brought food out for guys who should up 10 min after. read more

Blue crabs on Sundays! I love coming to this place on Sundays! I remember coming there for the first time like 10 years ago when we found out that they serve Maryland crabs. There was a whole line of friends from Baltimore waiting for an hour in line outside. The computer allowed to name checks and when I got mine, it was named "pretty girl in the corner" in Polish language. I speak Polish, so it put such a smile on my face! read more

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Decent bar for a pregame drink or eve if wind down. It's drinking with no frills. My John Daly drink was not heavy on the vodka but was a nice Arnold Palmer combination of sweet tea and lemonade. There are very cool retro pictures of celebrities on the wall and the playlist consist of 80's rock. I had a pretty tasty grilled cheese to satisfy my hunger and it was a nicely made sandwich. I appreciate a perfectly toasted grilled cheese with just the right amount of butter. It's a small bar but serves its purpose. read more

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Staff is so rude and unprofessional- worst in TriBeCa! . A belligerent man nearly assaulted me over a barstool seat in front if the staff and they did NOTHING. Food is mediocre at best. Beer pipes seem dirty and draft taste like fermented piss. There are far better bars in the area. Make this your last resort. read more

I went there last Saturday. Bartender was extremely rude. Yelled in my face for asking for another drink. Wouldn't go again

Today was my first time visiting this wonderful little institution. I work around the corner and had never been inside. The bartender Eric was a pure Joy... I felt as if I was having lunch with a friend.. he was so lovely as to indulge me in conversation. The local patrons are also wonderful. Next the food: AWESOME.. best truffle fries I have ever had also its hard to find healthy food at a pub.. I had an incredible tortilla soup.. which I will be returning for. This place clearly values quality. Music was awesome too. Highly recommended. read more

Great spot for sports if you're looking for a place that isn't a total dive bar. Came here after a concert on a Friday night and it was low key and perfect to have a conversation, not too loud. The manhattans are strong and on point! read more

We were so tired after sightseeing we stumbled upon this hole in the wall! The food was amazing, and the service was awesome. Thank you Austin! read more

I really like this place because it's super laid back and everyone is really nice here. It's kind of a dive bar in the middle of TriBeCa but has amazing food and the drinks are excellent. read more

I unfortunately have to downgrade The Hideaway... They lost their mojo. Breadless crab cakes were meh. Truffle asiago fries, which were previously my all-time favorite, were not fresh and full of flavor like they were in the past. That was a a hard pill to swallow... or shall I say potato. Drinks and service were like the food... meh. read more

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We came upon this spot with a friend, recent transplant to Tribeca who has been systematically partaking of all watering holes in the vincinity. Tonight it was The Hideaway. Surprisingly, the food was quite good and the bartenders up to snuff. As always, I am a big fan of the buy back, which occurred after our 3rd round and 5th round. By that point, I was glad I had eaten most of my dinner to help anchor down all that Jameson's and the glut of cookies consumed at an earlier Holiday Cookie Party hosted by an apparently alcoholic mix-master of ceremonies. Note our kind cookie host is merely a native of the UK whose natural proclivites include the ability to drink enough to float a battleship. Back to the Hideaway- it's a sweet little hang that I'd return to again, especially now that I have endeared myself to the bar staff having provided them with astrological readings of their nativity and discussions on the pleasure pain of Pluto/Saturn. read more

I got some kind of pork tacos but they weren't good. The pork was too dry and they just tasted weird. But if you ever visit this place, GET THE TRUFFLE FRIES! Very flavorful and aromatic. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8ERDirrcagy6XNfVmeJt-g?select=TCgmAWFEUX7wyBbheWaPDA read more

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Great day drinking spot when the crowds are at a minimum. Bartenders are super friendly. Cool b&w framed photographs of Jimi Hendrix and other legends. Bathroom was clean and well designed. Bar food menu is decent. If you're looking for a snack while enjoying your drink, I recommend the truffle fries that are made in-house. Enjoy. read more

Friendly bar with welcoming staff and very good food. Space is cozy, drinks are bomb.

We came in for the Maryland Blue Crabs and they were fabulous! Gael, the manager could not have been more accommodating. The wait staff was top notch. What a wonderful experience. One of our party had never had blue crab and she was blown away. We're from the Boston area, but next time we're in NYC, we'll be back to this restaurant. Remember, you have to make reservations for this special treat as they order the crabs fresh. read more

Get the blue crab. They come in 3, 6 or 12 on Sundays and Mondays, and it's first come, first serve. If you really want 'em, go for lunch. Or be there when the kitchen reopens for dinner right at 5. They're relatively good size, and so much fun to eat. Seafood aficionados will swoop in and get 'em if you don't hustle. Wall Street types generally pepper this place, and the bartender isn't looking to be your bff, but it's a great dive in a great spot. Worth it! read more

No service. Two bartenders can't handle 20 customers... so sad. If you don't like serving a crowd, consider a library.

So, my first impression of this place was more like a 2. The tables were piled with plates and leftover food and drinks. The service was super slow even to be greeted, BUT there was literally only one person hosting, bar tending downstairs AND waiting upstairs so I didn't feel it would be fair to only say 2 stars. He eventually got our drinks in and orders up and ended up clearing away the tables. The drinks were amazing and so was my dish! I ordered the fried chicken and biscuit. SOOOO delicious! My drink was the New York, New York because I was recovering from a cold and it had honey whiskey and lemon. read more

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I thought this was a dive bar? Or is it just a TriBeCa version of a dive bar? Either way, if you've ever yearned to elbow past seas of rich white people with designer baby strollers blocking every pathway as you try buying a $7 domestic beer, then you've found just the spot to make that happen. I suppose you gotta know where you bread is buttered, so there's a good chance this watering hole will double as a daycare facility for the foreseeable future... I hear they have a fun crab dinner series that I'd love to try sometime. Here's to hoping that Monday - Thursday nights are nothing like the Diaper Disco this place turns into on the weekends... read more

Only ever been here for the CRABS in the summer time. Last night was a return visit to introduce the GF to her new found love of Maryland Crabs without leaving the city. It was delicious, and messy and fun and you get to WHACK YOUR MEAL WITH A MALLET! We got 6 of the large crabs for $46, a salad ($9 which had a great dressing, walnuts and blue cheese) and an order of corn on the cob (Which comes buttered and salted and peppered, 2 for $6). Pretty perfect summer meal. The place is small so we got there early to avoid any wait. Within 10 minutes of our arrival there were no tables left. We got there a little after 6:00 pm (Total Early Bird Special Style). The service was actually really friendly and very attentive. read more

I love Maryland. I moved there in 1990 after college to work with a friend founding a music and theater camp for kids. I liked it so much, I stayed for 7 years, and found it very hard to leave when career had to trump cherry trees and I had to come home to NY. One of the things I loved most and missed most was Maryland crab feasts. Mountains of blue crabs are piled on picnic or bar tables on top of brown or news paper, a small serrated knife and a mallet are thrown at the diner, pitchers of beer and plates of corn are tossed onto the table, empty bowls for shells, maybe a plate or two of shrimp, some white vinegar, extra crab boil seasoning, and then, you're on your own. Nothing indicates a murderous crab-eating spree more than piles of crab carcasses and red smears of Old Bay on everything within reach. If you can't feel your taste buds and your fingers are stinging from crab cuts and too much red pepper, you had a good time. Yeah, I've missed it. I tried to recreate this myself with blue crabs from Chinatown a few weeks ago, but they were small, light and not really worth the effort or the mess, and it just depressed me. As he is easily the nicest man on earth, Peter put forth a Herculean effort to find a place he could take me where we could crab out, and after much mystery, we came down here to the Hideaway to have Maryland-style blue crabs. These are boiled in Old Bay or another kind of crab boil, and then hit with mallets, knives, crackers or really leathery fingers to get at the succulent meat. The crabs are priced at market price, which fluctuated from $19 for three large crabs last Monday to $23 for the same on Labor Day. For large, heavy crabs, this isn't a terribly inflated price, but knowing that in Bethesda, I could get nearly a dozen for that price, it hurt a little. The crabs bordered between medium and large, sizewise, and most were fairly meaty. We ordered 12 to begin, with two platters of peel and eat shrimp, which were firm, fresh and deliciously spicy with tons of Old Bay. Blue Point, Stella Artois, several wheat beers, O'Hara Stout and a number of other faves were on tap, with about a dozen more available in bottles, including Red Stripe. The partners/owners of the Hideaway are Virginia transplants, and apparently missed the crab fest thing as much as I did. They began offering Monday night crabs as long as they hold out and are in season, and the results are spectacular. The only complaint I had was the fancy-schmancy and rather superfluous crab forks provided, which don't get at the leg meat as well as intended, and the lack of small knives, which I think are indispensible for crab consumption. I would also like to praise the bar itself. Clean, trim, tidy and elegant, the music selection is outstanding with emphasis, both times I was there, on the Beatles and classic rock that wasn't overly loud. Bathrooms are well-stocked, clean and friendly. Regular bar fare is a notch above the usual, with no gastropub illusions so much as upscale simple bistro fare. Prices were reasonable. Final tab for four of us eating about two plates of shrimp and twenty crabs ($90/dozen), and drinking a fair amount, was about $300 with tip. We tipped well....this is a messy business. The crowd is rare for Tribeca, meaning, people at the Hideaway were as genuine and friendly as you would expect to find anywhere else, with none of the glamazon or elitist factor you tend to find in other Tribeca watering holes. Nice wine selection, good glassware, competent service, and a SMOKING HOT bartender all helped make this a special night. I could have lived without the Duke Basketball photos in the john, though. Go, IU! read more

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I went to the Hideaway for lunch with some of my colleagues. When we got inside, there was the horror movie Carrie playing in the corner. That was the moment I should have walked away. I ordered the crab cake, standard bar food. There were two options on the menu. The waiter assumed the more expensive option which was almost DOUBLE the price of the first without checking with me! Fine. When the crabcakes came after FORTY FIVE MINUTES despite the bar being empty, they were EXCEPTIONALLY TINY!!!!! I cannot say enough about how small they were. I could have put them both flat on one hand. Most of the plate was a strange pickled salad that the menu did not mention. Tried to bring it up with the waiter but he did NOTHING and offered no apology whatsoever nor refund the food. Then he automatically added a 20% tip for himself to my bill, and had the nerve to ask for "additional gratuity" on my receipt. Terrible service. Atrocious food. Dreadful establishment. Never coming back. I am so hungry. read more

Such a sweet little place,had an amazing octopus carpaccio Service is friendly and prices are reasonable read more

My friend from Maryland demystified the cumbersome task of decrabbing something, the 'no mallet needed' way. Knowing someone was going to teach me how to eat crab, I had a better time and actually ordered 3 oversized crabs myself this time. My friend said in Maryland, unlimited crabs, corn and fries are included for $40. Here they aren't. Note that the longer you wait, the colder the meat gets and the harder to get the meat out. Allow me to share it with you guys, cuz I'm nice like that: HOW TO EAT A CRAB (THE EASY WAY): 1. Remove the hind legs first, then the other legs/claws - hold the joints and twist so it doesn't break at the joint and you get meat after you pull 2. Pull the shell open - lift the male genitalia and stick your thumb between the shells - get a good grasp and pry open (Interesting tidbit: ALL the Maryland Blue Crabs will be male because the females need to be released so they can procreate) 3. Throw the top shell away (unless you want to eat the tamale) 4. Remove the lungs on each side 5. Break it in half horizontally 6. Pick through the meat and save the claws for last Alternatively...if your significant other already has crabs, you can save lots of money. In that case you can eat crab ALL DAY, EVERYDAY! Service: still sucked though - they added 20% tip for 8 of us (MINUS ONE STAR) Total came out to $39/pp after everything (for 3 oversized) I took my foodie meetup here: http://www.meetup.com/teamfoodie/calendar/8086769/ read more

The first time I went to this bar, one of the owners was really intent on getting everyone to do the Worm (remember that 80s dance move where you flop down on the ground, and worm up?) and when we participated in the Worm, the free drinks started flowing. after a beginning like that, the Hideaway has a special place in my heart. Plus, the food is good (i've only had the burger, but if the burger is tasty, 'nuff said). and there are cool black and white photos of rockers on the walls. if you're ever in Tribeca and trying to find a bar that's not packed with people, go to the Hideaway - I guarantee it will be quiet even on a weekend. in fact, my only complaint is that I have never seen more than 6 people in this bar at any time - a few more visitors would liven things up. hopefully you will read this and check it out. read more

I met up with some friends here on a Friday night, so take this review with a small grain of salt. The place was pretty busy, and there were at least two company/holiday parties going on, though neither of them was really all that large. I know it was a Tribeca bar, but the drinks were pretty expensive. The beer selection was not as good as it could have been (one of the selections was crossed off due to a 'bad keg'), the service was listless and a little rude, and the music was a bit too loud for the small space. The one saving grace is that I'm not certain whether they have a happy hour. If they do, I could revise my review. Assuming said happy hour is any good, and the barmaids don't shrug at me like they've got the weight of ennui holding them down. All I want is a good drink for a decent price! read more

Non-crab boil food here is pretty greasy and, to be blunt, not great. Some dishes were good, others were mediocre at best. Tried the crab cakes, duck sliders, mac and cheese, and burger. Its my least favorite type of meal: the middle of the road type that refused to commit to big flavors or great quality. I mean, I give more stars to restaurants that taste bad but at least try to establish a point of view! Food comments: *Definitely most disappointed with the duck sliders b/c we had the higest expectations for this. They use the mealy potato mini buns that you can buy at Duane Reade (or similar)! Such a sad bun. The meat didn't make up for it in taste or volume or anything. *The mac and cheese was the best part of the meal but wayyyyyyyyyyy too rich and cheesy but not enough flavor to back it up. It was like 90% consistency and 10% taste. *Burger and crab cake were ok but nothing to write home about. To be fair, I actually didnt order the burger - I tried my bf's. I ordered the crab cakes and actually forgot I ate it 2 seconds after I finished. Crab cakes came with what I like to call "sad salad." aka assorted greens that are semi wilted from being on the same plate as a hot dish. Oh, and I ordered a diet coke and vodka. Got a jack and diet coke instead. I mean, yea, to most people the jack tastes better but I ordered the VODKA b/c I like it better... i still drank it but I don't like when bartenders hijack my drinks of choice. This also didn't live up to the name. I thought wih its cool name it'd have no signage and/or would be up some alleyway like Freeman's... but no. Just a regular old bar. On Duane Street. With a big sign that says The Hideaway. Totally didn't live up to the drama of its name at all. Judging from photos, the crab boil looks pretty promising. I'd like to try it, maybe I'll amend my review... IF the bartender gives me my correct order! read more