Ice is limited and mixers come from a back room, but the $5 beer-and-shot combo can’t be beat for birthdays, celebrations or just the usual TGIF. And the jukebox is loaded with Hendrix.
Metal bars cover the windows and walking in feels like descending into a cave, but the Spanish-language music videos cued up lend the place a fun, festive vibe.
Known as “that 70’s bar” with fake wood paneling and a dingy old refrigerator to boot, no one will point fingers if you slosh a little on the plastic cover couches. So head here for a few too many.
Boasting an impressive (& still cheap) craft beer list, order the chili drenched Frito pie, enjoy the free cheese balls and make sure to try the house specialty: Beam Cream (Jim Beam & Cream Soda)!
If Sophie’s is queen of the East Village, Lucy’s is princess. Most locals know the place for bartender-owner, Lucy who frequently switches the jukebox to polka. She’s the boss here, as it should be.
This bare bones spot has been slinging drinks since 1880. Go on a Tuesday; when every whiskey shot comes with pickle juice! But get here early because regulars are hard-pressed to give up seats.
The crowd is sparse most nights and the F-train rumbles beneath, but don’t let the bottles of Absolut and Bacardi Gold fool you! Even top-shelf drinks are just $5.
A single bulb lights the pool table and they host punk acts here on the weekends, but after a few too many, join the regulars and the fun and pick up a hula hoop from the ones on the wall!
The only beers on tap are Coors and Bud, but this place is full of regulars who all seem to know each other and in a few hours you’ll feel like one of them. Tip: Sunday there’s a weekly pool league!
Graffitied walls, a well-loved pool table and frequent arm wrestling make this place a down-and-dirty drinkers dream. Order up a whiskey neat for just $4 and soon you’ll be ready to join in!
