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    TV Eye

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Bar at the entrance.
    Mauricio G.

    What an awesome place for lovers of live music! The bar at TV Eye's entrance has leather couches and tables as a perfect starting point for the night. This is a cool and chill area where you could hang out with friends or get ready for all the fun. A karaoke room is right next to it if you feel like singing! We grabbed a drink and headed to the concert area where we saw local band Lip Critic and UK band Fat Dog. The sound system was great and the crowd deserves its own compliment - there is no pretentious vibe with everyone just letting loose and having a great time. If you get hot and sweaty from the concert you can walk past the merch table to a nice open patio with picnic tables; we caught a cool breeze here before heading home for the night. TV Eye is a blast giving both laid back vibes and an awesome fun time.

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    Kortnee L.

    What a kick-ass bar/concert venue! Went there recently to see Nick Hakim, and the experience was extremely pleasant. Look for the neon blinking eye floating in darkness on the street- it looks all industrial until you see the decal. When you enter, there is a bar right in front of you, with banquet-style seating that wraps around the walls of the room. To your delight, you will see a $3 Coat Check to your right and unisex bathrooms to your left. What's cool about the bar is that it sits between all three rooms: the rounding of the bar is in the first room, while the length of the bar is in the second room, and a mini bar in the third room (event space) kind of railroad- style. The bartenders slide from room to room giving exceptional customer service. The event space part of the room is amazing. DJ booth to the right, sound system is state of the art, and the stage is low enough where you're practically sitting with the artist as they perform. Get there early- the room is one level so standing in the back can make it hard to see the artist at times. The food menu- is a bit limiting, however it may be because it's a performance venue as well. There is only one dessert (Key Lime Pie) and the cuisine is Spanish-esque (chimichangas, tacos, etc). The prices are not wild ($11 for a chimichanga, add $2 for vegan options), however they are served in brown to-go boxes and are available for pickup only on the back terrace (so no servers*). The drinks are also served in plastic cups, however the front bar does have glassware. Mind you- this may be a formality bc it's a performance venue to prevent excessive broken glass. All in all, the place was fun. If I lived in the area, I'd probably frequent here.

    Jon Spencer and the HITmakers set list.
    Marie G.

    I've been living in Ridgewood since the '80s with a brief stint in Middle Village. They recently had an article that said Ridgewood was the 4th "hippest" city in the WORLD. I was like, yeah, right! If you like obnoxious hipsters, lots of shuttered storefronts, and dirty streets/sidewalks. Coming to TV Eye for the first time the weekend that just went by has me now thinking, "Hmmm...Ridgewood, quite possibly, really IS cool!" I'm basing that opinion solely on TV Eye!!! Came here to see Jon Spencer and the HITmakers on Saturday. It's so nice to only have to walk 5 minutes from your home to see a show. It's glorious! It's very unassuming on the outside. Without the neon sign lit up at night, you wouldn't even know what this place was. It's on a block with residential houses, a laundromat, and a gym. There's no security checking you before coming in. Thought that was odd for a venue. As soon as you walk in you have the main bar area. Very punk and sleek if that combination makes any sense. There's a decent amount of seating at the bar and leather booths/chairs along the wall. They even have a telephone booth with a rotary dial phone. So stinking cute! Real-lit candles at every table. The coat check is to the right of the bar. The bathrooms were spotless. It's one big unisex bathroom with about 8 or so stalls. Right before you enter the ballroom for any shows, there's another little bar area with more seats. To the left of the ballroom is where they have the band's merch and where they sell food. Also, some tables to eat there as well. I didn't have any food, but what they had there looked good. Lots of vegan options. To the left of that is the outdoor area where they have brunch when it's nice out. A good-sized area with lots of picnic tables. Now, the ballroom is pretty small. Probably only holds a couple of hundred people. The soundproofing is amazing at this place! So much so that we were at the bar drinking while the DJ was spinning and the 2 opening bands were playing and we didn't even know! Glad we didn't miss who we went there to see. As soon as you enter the ballroom, you have the sound booth to your left and a tiny bar to the right which is extremely convenient. It was very packed but we wormed our way up to the front. A good size stage with red, velvet curtains. The sound is great. I have ZERO complaints about this place. I had a blast. It's not the kind of place that will showcase bigger bands but it's great for indie/smaller bands. The drinks were cheap and STRONG! As we walked outside, I felt like I was transported to a different world. Back to reality on a COLD, windy night. TV Eye is the best. It makes living here all worth it. Especially when I just had to walk a few blocks to get home.

    Chicken & Waffles burrito
    Brendan T.

    WOW So not only has this place survived through Covid and coming out of 2020 still open, but it is in fact THRIVING!! Who know it had one of the best (albeit windiest) outdoor alley courtyards in the city as well. Not to worry about that breeze, they have a legit heating system. The food is as awesome as before and they even recently started doing Sunday brunch. Strong contender for most uniformly badass staff and clientele and soundtrack in the city for sure.

    Alexa A.

    Valentine's Day variety show was cute! Highlight was drag terrorist Christeene. With a lounging Barbra Streisand on the wall, crab rangoon burgers & tacos, we had fun & can't wait to come back for another show. $3 cash coat check.

    Gruff Rhys, fantastic as always.

    TV Eye is great, and has the ideal setup for great live music shows. The bar in front, an outdoor open air space with picnic tables, and an excellent room and stage for shows. The entire decor is beautiful, and without an exclusory feel. I'm too high to drink, and two fat lime slices in my perfectly iced 'just a seltzer' was a sign of great customer service. So, that's two 'great's, one 'excellent', one 'beautiful' and one 'perfectly'. And an amazing schedule of acts!

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    Great space for music and community. A dying breed in the city. Support it while you can!

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    great music. jakob and diego are great! excellent bartenders. drinks are consistent and the vibe is swell.

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    Best venue ever! Never not had a good time, awesome staff and fairly cheap drinks, love the bouncer!!!

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    they have super rad food at this venue and they've hosted really good shows here, definitely worth going

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    The Bad Old Days

    4.4(65 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Ridgewood
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    I came here on a Monday night around 7:30 PM. I had a martini for $10 and I was chatting with a…read morefriend. We were sitting at the bar and we each got an espresso martini and were not bothered to order more. They had cider and IPAs there all for under $10. When I was heading out, I saw someone with their dog on the couch and they also seem to be some games you could play. The decor is very cool. They also have a TV at the end of the bar. It was playing Hulu while I was there.

    According to the Internet, this is the #1 bar in Ridgewood, so I decided to check it out with BF…read moreafter dinner at Rolo's. The bar is a bit on the smaller side in terms of seating, but it has a TON of personality. I loved the eclectic decorations and knickknacks around the seating areas and the bar. The bartender had the TV tuned in to Jeopardy, so my inner (or extremely obvious?) nerd was beaming. In terms of the drinks themselves, I tried the cocoa orange whiskey (?) infusion on the rocks, and my BF had the chipotle paloma. We would both say they were solid, definitely not at "craft cocktail" level, but decent. This bar has a fun + dive-y feel - the kind of place where you get a beer, a plate of chicken nuggets, and watch trash tv with your neighborhood crew (I think they actually do have people who have a weekly Bachelorette viewing during the week). Definitely worth checking out if you're already in the area and looking for ~vibes.~

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    I'm loving the 'BAR' sign outside.

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    Aunt Ginny's

    Aunt Ginny's

    4.0(71 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Ridgewood
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    Went on a weekday afternoon during happy hour- food orders are taken in the back, so many yummy…read moreitems. The chicken sandwiches are BIG, and delicious. Ice cold beer. Dive bar feel with plenty of TVs to watch the soccer games.

    I live and own a service business around the corner, so I was excited to find a neighborhood spot…read moreto play pool. We stopped in around 4 p.m. on September 25. The table's card reader wasn't working, so we asked how to use it. Paying cash was fine. Buying a drink was fine. The $10 minimum was fine. The bartender's attitude was the problem. She scowled while telling us about the minimum, then said they couldn't break our larger bill. There was no ATM, and she offered no suggestion for where to get cash. I don't need a bartender to entertain me, but offering a menu or pointing someone toward an ATM would have gone a long way. We'd planned to stay, play pool, and order more. Instead, we felt unwelcome enough to leave after one game. I told her to charge whatever she needed to close the tab. She repeated the minimum, charged us over $10 for one seltzer, and then said, "Seriously? You're not gonna tip for one seltzer?" I've worked in service my whole life, from barback to management, in several industries, and I now own and operate a service business nearby. I know people have rough days, but this is no way to treat someone walking in for the first time. I don't know who hurt her, but it wasn't us. I don't think she should be behind that bar if this is how she treats customers. If she told me bartending was just a way to save up before becoming a cop or taking over the lost-luggage desk at JFK, I'd believe her. She's already mastered treating a simple question like a personal offense. Management has the date, approximate time, and my card transaction if they want to know who was working. The other staff members were cool, and I'll absolutely give Aunt Ginny's another shot. I'll just be looking through the window to see who's behind the bar first.

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    Dada - More patio

    Dada

    4.8(15 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Ridgewood

    The atmosphere here is definitely 10/10. Incredible dreamlike back patio with lots of seating,…read moreinside feels like a cafe during the day with lots of light, good music and it looks like fun events. We opted for snacks over drinks but obviously I'll be coming back for a cocktail. The butter bean salad was really yummy, with a nice diversity of mix-ins and some briny and fresh flavors adding brightness. The mushroom sliders were a skip, not very flavorful or well prepared, but we met the chef and they were very kind and earnest about feedback. I bet everything else is really good, that dish just needs a little love! It's clearly an artsy communal hub in Ridgewood, definitely check it out.

    Dada is a lovely cocktail bar tucked away in the midst of other great bars in Ridgewood. They do…read morehave live music that never has a cover fee which is really great, but of course tipping is appreciated! I forgot which drinks I had but they were good & not diluted. I also got the zeytoon parvardeh to snack on which was quite tasty. I never had it before & was pleasant surprised- I'd definitely order it again at a Persian place. The live music was great too & you can come & go as you wish. All in all, if I'm ever in the area again I'd 110% go back.

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    Every Sunday, Music Explorers, live intelligent music for all. 2 Sessions at 10.30 & 11.30 am

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    Jones Bar

    Jones Bar

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Ridgewood

    Yee-haw in Ridgewood!…read more My boyfriend is always asking me about my regular bar. I go to TV Eye for the shows, Milo's Yard for the yard and dj nights and Ore Bar is my fave but Jones Bar there's something about you that keeps you in my thoughts! We came on a Sunday afternoon for a cold one before heading home. It is insanely chill. The bartender was funny and inviting. The regulars were like old friends. My boyfriend loved talking sports with a few and deep diving into their love and hate for the Mets! The bartender mentioned that there was supposed to be a vintage market that was cancelled because of the rain. There is food pop ups as well and live music. This recent Friday was four live acts and for FREE. We made our return to our new fave spot. It did not disappoint. The place was packed but not annoying. People were chill. Age range from 25-40 maybe. The first guy playing is from Austin, Bubba Lucky also designed the flyer for the event. The second act, Patton Magee was a three piece. A perfect Friday night hang for sure. Country is back in the best way. This is the kinda bar I was searching for in Nashville. I'm glad it's here in Queens. I am a music lover but I like hopping around genres. So it's nice to get my fix here. So happy to finally be making this a home away from home. Stay posted in their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonesbarnyc/

    Best bar Ive been to in NYC. Price, atmosphere, service, and vibes. All boxes are checked.read more

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    Hellbender - Heirloom masa pancakes

    Hellbender

    4.3(128 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Ridgewood

    Hellbender just earned a spot on my brunch rotation. Every dish brought something different to the…read moretable and the whole meal just worked. Starting with the Soft Scramble Egg Tostada, scrumptious is the right word! The eggs were perfectly soft and creamy and paired with that chili sauce it had just the right amount of heat to wake everything up. The Shrimp Ceviche was clean, bright and fresh, served with thick crispy tostadas to scoop it all up. The Chamoy Watermelon though? order it, full stop! Juicy watermelon cubes coated in chamoy, chili flakes and mint. Sweet, spicy, tangy and refreshing all at once. It's one of those dishes that sounds simple but completely delivers. The Chicken Milanesa was a solid protein forward dish. Beautifully golden and crispy with a light coleslaw on top that kept it from feeling too heavy. And the Chilaquiles were loaded and satisfying, topped with crema, cotija and scallions. The Vampiro cocktail has spicy tequila, house sangrita, hibiscus and grapefruit. It had everything I look for in a drink. Bold, a little spicy and so well balanced. Couldn't have chosen better!

    Hitting Hellbender before a concert was the best decision I've made in a while…read more Finally made the trek to Ridgewood & it did not disappoint. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, helping explain the menu & giving us great suggestions. Started off with pineapple margaritas that were REALLY good & not too strong. The fried oaxacan cheese, three cheese empanada & shrimp ceviche was extremely delicious. Shrimp ceviche tastes fresh and the small jalapeños offered just the right kick of spice. The chicken milanesa & dry-aged pork chop were absolutely delicious. Pork chop was a buttery savory delight & the chicken was cooked to perfection, was moist not over cooked & had a wonderful crunch. The green rice was surprisingly good (I'm not the biggest fan of rice). The space was a lot smaller than I had anticipated but very well thought out, didn't feel like we were sitting on top of an each. I love an open kitchen concept to see what it takes to pump out delicious meal after meal. If this is on your list or you're in the area, run, jog, speed walk to this neighborhood gem it will not disappoint.

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