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    The Throwback

    4.5 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Chrissy F.

    So first off the drinks where terrible and the bartender did not know what was in them or how to make other drinks that weren't on the menu . They all came out tasting different I opted out and drank vodka straight easy. The best was the charcuterie everybody enjoy that. We had a private area for a party but still had to order are drinks from the bar. I was confused if you get a section is should have a waitress. But whatever it is a sports bar nice decor but hopefully the drinks get better tasting 6/10

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    David Michael R.

    The BEST sports bar on the upper west side with great drinks, awesome food, pinball games, and a man cave downstairs. Come through!

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    Paula R.

    It's so nice to have a sports bar in the West 90s. The menu is small but everything is good. There is a full bar and for a sports bar the cocktails are quite great. There are pinball machines downstairs.

    Came by spontaneously to watch a UCL game on a Wednesday early afternoon. They were very accommodating finding the game for me, they also know how to pour a pint of Guinness which for me watching a game is a must! Food is pretty tasty as well, Dimitri the bartender was very nice. I'd come back anytime to watch a game here.

    The epic mac & cheese bomb!
    Nic P.

    What an incredibly cool bar and in a place that really needed an incredibly cool bar. I met some friends there on Valentine's Day because I was visiting the city. I moved from NYC a few years ago and bars like this makes me want to move back so bad. You walk in and it's got this cool vibe, a mixture of retro and polished. I didn't spend any time upstairs, we went straight downstairs, but that's where the party was. They have pinball machines and a jukebox and you can play video games on their two screens set up by the bar. They have a nice sitting area arranged around the video game area. We sat at the bar. I read a review about someone saying the people here weren't friendly, I would venture to say they are more friendly than any NY bar i've ever been to. We were waited on by more than one person at a time. Service was excellent. Me and my two friends ordered drinks, I don't know what they had, but I had a really great IPA. We also ordered the mozz sticks, the TB Crash Board, and the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. The V-Day meal was spectacular! I don't remember what everything was called but the salad they brought out was so fresh and so good, the mac & cheese balls, obviously epic, the shrimp with truffle tots, oh my God what in the world? Amazing. The peach cobbler, coming from someone from Texas, was extra elevated, whew. This bar is a keeper, even if you're just there for drinks and games, it's cozy, it's welcoming and it's perfect. As an aside, I believe one of the owners is from Wisconsin and I know for a fact, it's in their state charter, they're not allowed to be rude. Best V-Day ever!

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    So happy to have the throwback in the neighborhood! Great service, food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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    Friendly staff and a great place to watch a game with all the beverages and tasty food! When you arrive here, you are one of the gang.

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    It's honestly such a disappointment that I have to write this review. In August 2025 I came here to…read morewatch the the reunion for Love Island. It was amazing. The food was good and drinks were too. The space and workers were also very accommodating. Clean bathrooms and everything. My place of employment wanted to book somewhere to have our holiday gathering after work for December 2025. I visited U Bar in person in late October to inquire about such an event for approximately 70 people. The host informed me to get in touch with the owner due to such a large amount of people and just wanted to ensure that it could be accommodated as needed. I had no problem with that and she gave me the business card, I bought some grilled chicken pasta Alfredo and headed home. As soon as I got home I spoke to the owner Eddy both via text and call. We spoke about what accommodations I would need, he said no problem. I reiterated to him that it was something that would be very informal and he told me that since it was on Friday, he would honor the "college Friday" deal that they have for college students for myself and colleagues as well. As you can imagine I was all for it, he booked it for December 19th at 4pm. He told me that he could open earlier for us, but just for the downstairs section which was perfectly fine. No hassle. After the call, I got an automated text stating that my reservation for "15" people had been booked and confirmed. I called him back immediately and told him that the reservation was for 70 problem as discussed, not 15. He told me not to worry that it'll be fixed in the system eventually but that I didn't have to worry about the glitch. I said okay fine. Keep in mind, this was late October this all transpired. Fast forward to December 11th 2025, I got an automated text stating that my reservation had been updated to 70 people. Not sure why it took a month and a half to "update" the number of people but I didn't care as long as the agreement we had had been met the day of. Then the VERY NEXT DAY on 12/12, I got an automated text stating that my reservation for 12/19 had been canceled altogether. Feeling understandably confused and annoying, I called U Bar at least 6 times to speak to someone to clear up what the confusion about the reservation is because I'm only a week out from the date of the event at this point. NO ONE picked up the phone but they were definitely open at the time. Remembering that I had Eddy's number from speaking to him prior, I called him to no answer but then texted him to explain my grievance. He then proceeded to respond back and say that the restaurant, managers as well as HIMSELF had been calling me prior to because I had two reservations booked. Now, keep in mind, I didn't actually make the reservation on my end, HE, the OWNER, made the reservation based on our conversation. I explained how disappointed I was that the reservation would be cancelled without notice. He informed me that he would speak to the manager about the situation. He hasn't gotten back to me. I then spoke to my best friend who had the idea of calling the restaurant and sneaking a merged call where I could speak to them. He did in fact get in contact with someone at U Bar (I heard it myself) but then the line disconnected. He called back immediately and no one picked up. No one there ever called me about having two reservations. I tend not to even believe that I had two reservations because ... 1. I never booked any reservation there on MY end. 2. Why didn't I receive an automated message about the "other" reservation that was allegedly booked as I had gotten about the one for the event? 3. The owner alleged that I had a reservation booked for both 12/12 (the day my original reservation was cancelled) AND 12/19 the actual day of the event. But even if I did have two reservations, what difference would that make? Am I not allowed to reserve a spot on multiple days? What would one reservation have to do with the other? None of it makes any sense. They will never see a DIME from me and what's worse is that I was ACTUALLY looking forward to my colleagues and I really visiting this place and getting the same care that I initially felt back in August. Now, I pray for the day this place becomes a parking lot. Unbelievably unprofessional.

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    I like this location of Hex & Co. I came for an event and we had access to the back room which is…read morereally big. Service at the cafe was quick. Prices are reasonable. Plenty of board games to play and for sale. Noise level is pretty loud as people are playing games. Bathrooms are clean. This is a nice "third place".

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    3.8(82 reviews)
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    I went to Tommy's Tavern + Tap in Edgewater and I've also been to the Clifton location, but this…read moreone might be my new regular spot. Ask for Ahijanae she was great and really knew her stuff. She gave solid recommendations, especially for the appetizers. I ordered the French onion soup and my friend got the wings both were really good. For mains, he had the hickory BBQ burger with onion rings and I got the bulgogi tacos with kimchi fried rice... OMG. That combo right there? Yeah, I'm definitely coming back just for that. My friend said his burger was really good too. The place itself was clean, the ambiance was nice, not too loud, and there were plenty of TVs to catch the games. Overall just a really good vibe. Definitely adding this to my regular spots.

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    *kindly note this Olde City Cheesesteaks location is really for take out/delivery, located on…read moreamsterdam ave bwn 69th and 70th (across from H Mart) Customer Service: 5 Food Taste + Quality: 5 Menu Selection: 4 I have ordered from this Olde City location thrice, however the first two times were within their first 2 weeks of opening so I waited until now to review. This is a great grab and go/delivery alternative to Wonder, at much higher quality. The first time I ordered just aioli garlic fries to try the place out. they were hot, tasty, and a generous portion- just what I was craving coming home late. I then tried their special cheesesteak w brocolli and provolone which was also good and ordered chicken tenders for a friend. I tried my friend's chicken tenders and they were great so ordered those for my 3rd visit. They usually come 4 large tenders to an order with a sauce of your choice. A testament to their taste- I ate 2 and saved 2 for the next day and a family member visiting got to them before I did, and then asked where they were from to order more! I appreciate being able to have a selection of sauces to choose from and the portion size for the sauce is a larger cup than most places. The first time I ordered the tenders for my friend they had been sliced into- but that has not happened since and those tenders were especially large. It was their initial opening period and my guess is they did that to ensure the chicken was thoroughly cooked. The tenders were still hot and not dry. For ordering: you can either order online or in store at one of the two large digital tablets - luddites fear not- each time I have visited, I was warmly greeted by a staff member I now know to be named Justine who offered assistance and to let her know abt any questions regarding the menu or ordering. For customer service: there was a mistake with one of my first orders. I submitted a form on the website and was contacted that evening. It was handled promptly and professionally. I would probably give them 4 stars if not for the exceptional service and their first month open, what would really be lovely to see on the menu salads or a side vegetable as the other Olde City locations have. Hoping they're able to expand their menu as they establish their roots but wishing this business success!

    Definitely check it out quality cheesesteak, New York style great variety good service fresh…read moreingredients. My only comment is the bread could be crunchier a little too soft. Definitely looking forward to going back.

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