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Comments - Awesome atmosphere. Definitely a place you want to go if your single or with a lot of friends. They have a regular bar area, a lounge type area, and an outdoor patio when the weather's nice, so definitely will suit whatever atmosphere you are looking for. Only downfalls are the bartenders who take forever, the drink prices, and the lines that never end for the bathrooms. If you are downtown this is definitely a place you want to check out. - J.J.

Cool music, great strong drinks, yummy food. Some annoying people in the crowd. Try the Ginger Cosmopolitan. - T.W.

Go on Thursday. - A.S.G.

Snotty bar with a velvet rope and high prices, but a fabulous outdoor space. My advice: wait until the summer when the lines are short and attitudes are at a low. - S.A.

Little known back bar is the place to go...one of the best once the weather gets warm...great place to see stars and models. - C.L.

This large, three-room bar draws an upscale twentysomething clientele. It features cocktail tables inside and outside, high-top bar tables, a loud sound system, and two bars. The beer selection is somewhat limited. The prices are somewhat expensive and the service is good. The bathrooms always seem to have waiting lines. - T.K.
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Comments - Another 'back to the sixties' spot on the Bleecker Street strip. Great live music, sawdust on the floor. Clientele of all ages. Reasonable prices. Good service. Bathrooms are adequate. Cover charge after 9pm on Saturdays. - T.K.

Corner bar featuring live music on the Bleecker Street strip. - S.M.

Tight quarters and sometimes hard to get the wait staffs' attention, but you could easily sit here all night long listening to good music and eating peanuts. - E.M.

In reference to the preceding comment, actually, every time I've been there, the music was terrible. If you want to hear good music for free in this hood, Groove is infinitely better. And oh yeah, the bartenders at the Back Fence are all but nice. - B.I.
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Comments - Very crowded sports bar, especially on football Sundays. Great atmosphere to watch the games, TV's all over the place. The clientele is a bit diverse. Strange of mix of mafia wannabes, juiced up bodybuilders, and prep school graduates. Drinks are affordable. Service can be a little slow at times, but more due to being understaffed. Bathrooms could be cleaner. - A.S.

A true sports bar that will satisfy both week-end warriors and sports junkies. Staff who are both efficient and friendly. It's one of he few sports bars that caters to all, so you usually have an interesting crowd. Drinks are cold and plenty of screens. - B.C.
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Comments - Closed. Became Caliente Cab Co.
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Comments - Formerly Fat Phil's and Docksiders, the renovation has made it unrecognizable. It's the only bar on the strip with an outside yard (with patio furniture). To appease the neighbors, the yard closes at 11PM. The outdoor deck also has a grill. Well lit, this bar features a pool table, a jukebox, peanut barrels, a low ceiling with fans, surfboards, and miscellaneous tropical/beach decor. It seems to draw a good, thirtysomething clientele. They are big on blender drinks. The prices are reasonable (2 for 1 happy hour Monday thru Friday). The bartenders (men and women) are friendly and efficient. The bathrooms leave something to be desired. - T.K.
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Comments - A refreshing live music venue around the corner from the crowded Bleecker Street strip. Friendly Irish bartenders, clean candle-lit tables in rear stage area. Low ceiling with good acoustics, not too loud. Pinball machine. Men’s room earned an extra point for having a shelf over the urinals, to place beer bottles on top. - S.M.

Great bartender, fun crowd, different live music every night. Near Bleecker street, physically, but miles away in style and attitude. - H.Q.

I went for "Murphstock" as I affectionately call it, as MurphGuide put together three separate musccians, Ray, Don and Tom respectively who performed. Don McCloskey was the best. His stage presence was to be envied by shy little old me (ex-actress/singer). The concept is great, as it gives struggling musicians a venue and Murph, who informed me that he wanted this to be an ongoing thing at various bars, should be applauded for putting it together so well. I wasn't too crazy about the bar. It is currently under construction and the happy hour beers on tap were actually $3 and not a $1.50 as they were advertised. I switched to bottled beer after that and it wasn't much more in price but a lot better in taste. My waitress was very nice as was the bar staff. All in all, as a lover of music I really enjoyed the show. -A.Q. 
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Comments - This Mexican bar/restaurant specializes in tequila drinks. The decor is Mexican but the piped in music is very American. The front is open to give the impression of outdoor drinking. The bar area is very small. The dining room is separate. The Mexican menu is extensive. It closes early (11PM). The prices are reasonable. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.
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Comments - Happening place, great jukebox had a blast on New Years Eve. Will be back! - C.M.
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Comments - A traditional Irish house with excellent food. The local regulars give the place "atmosphere"; but all are welcomed. Excellent selection of fine, fresh pints. A wonderful place to bring a first date for a nice "get to know you" dinner, or Sunday brunch (crowded, however on Sundays). Gets a little packed on Fridays and Saturdays when the Irish music kicks in; and transforms into a very loud and hot place. Always worth seeing Dermot Henry play there if you get a chance. -D.P.M.
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Comments - This east Village Mexican bar/restaurant seems to draw a mixed (all ages) clientele. It features several TVs, a jukebox, a low ceiling with fans, and dining/cocktail tables inside and outside. It specializes in margaritas. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - The owners of Trinity Pub on the upper east side have taken their winning formula to another establishment, creating a cozy Irish pub with friendly Irish bartenders that treat you like you are a guest in their own living room. The Banshee provides a comfortable, laid back space to watch a game on TV, chat with friends, or meet new ones. Gets a good late-night crowd in for a nightcap from wherever they were before. - F.B.

Banshee Pub is a wonderful Upper East Side pub. They've got live music on Tuesday nights which should not be missed. Weekdays are better because it really gets crowded on Saturdays. - N.J.

This place is great...I met like ten girls the first night I went. - C.Y.
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Comments - A.K.A 'Bar A', this is the type of place that gives Belmar its bad reputation. It draws a very trashy, young crowd. A huge indoor/outdoor place, it has 3 bars inside and 4 bars outside. There are several food counters with lots of dining/cocktail tables. There is a sand pit for volleyball. It features numerous TV, a very high ceiling, a bandstand and dance floor, free peanuts, and video games. The prices are reasonable (at least at happy hour) and the service is decent. The clientele is better early in the evening than late at night. Cabs are easy to find. The bathroom lines are pretty bad. - T.K.
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Comments - This is a small bar on the upper east side, that tries to come off as a California themed bar and draws a late 20's-30's type crowd. There are Hollywood and LA sport team type stuff hanging around. There are numerous specials and a decent selection of drinks. Seven TV's are located around the bar for sports viewing and there is a pool table located in the back. Staff is friendly. Bathrooms are in pretty good shape. - A.S.

Something for everyone in here- pool table, darts, jukebox & that addictive golf game. That's not even mentioning the nice prices ($3.50 Bud/Bud Light), fun martini menu, friendly locals, and some good looking chicks behind the bar (and occasionally on it!). The renovations have been good to this place: clean bathrooms, new kitchen, nice decor. The new owner's enthusiasm definitely shows. - G.R.

Awesome happy hour specials, good beer selection, new bathrooms. -- The coastal theme in this place makes it a great place to kick back with friends and get loopy. -S.B.

A lot of young people make for a juvenile type of evening. However, quite entertaining, quite. - J.S.B.

Its a good local bar, however they need to work on the tap selection and get cider. - P.S.

The best thing about this place is that it works well as both a mellow place to hang with friends, shoot pool and have a few pops and it can handle the rowdy crowd well too. I've seen this place packed to the gills w/ hotties on the bar and the tunes cranking, also during local sporting events, which they show w/ the volume cranked up. It really depends on the crowd for the evening. Also not a very young crowd, usually at least 25 or 30 year olds hanging. They just added a kitchen which is cool. Short menu, but it's to the point, i.e., wings, burgers etc. The bartenders are great: really know ther drinks and always have an original suggestion in mind. The west coast concept is kind of a work in progress but as the owners add more stuff it's getting better. Also, I heard something about a tie-in w/ a west coast version??? The bathrooms are awesome as far as upper east side bars go, but that could be due to the fact that they are recently renovated. We'll have to see how they hold up. Midweek is definitely neighborhood friendly, however on weekends anything seems possible. It's one of the better new additions on the UES in my opinion. Awesome jukebox too. - J.3.

The menu has been expanded! Home of Atomic Wings - I think I just gained 5 lbs. - S.B.

What a great place! Everyone there, whether working or drinking (or both) is friendly. The owner is very enthusiastic about the place and takes care of his patrons - and is often the ringleader of wild Saturday nights (girls on the bar - flaming beverages). The bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable. A great place to go for the UES - N.M.
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Comments - Good place to go drink Cosmos and listen to 60's lounge music. - S.A.S.
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Comments - When rating a specific bar, Murph asks that if you rate a bar 10, you provide at least a paragraph as back up. The thing is, Bar East deserves far more than a simple paragraph filled with one individual's comments. Perhaps I am biased because Bar East has become my first pick of bars. Maybe my word is deemed as swayed because I absolutely love everyone involved in either running or working the bar. Sure, you might want to disregard my "paragraph" altogether because what is a random comment's weight? anyway my rambling point is that Bar East is one of the most kick-ass bars in Manhattan and you would be missing out if you denied yourself the experience. Seriously, check out Bar East, the bartenders are hot to trot and have more energy than a pack of 7 year olds sugar shocked from Fun Dip. You might just get addicted, which isn't so bad! - A.M.D.

Great bar on the Upper East Side. 2 pool tables, darts, great DJ, great bartenders. A must see. Go today. - E.K.
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Comments - Home of one of the best restrooms in New York. I will not disclose the attraction, since this techno-toilet must be experienced in person. Besides the restrooms, this upscale SoHo bar specializes in the Cosmopolitan, and other cocktails. It also serves food. An almost non-descript facade can make you walk right past the front if you are early. If not, you’ll see the line that forms later. - S.M.

The main attraction for this place is its bathrooms. Service is friendly. Food is not bad. - N.V.
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Comments - Was very impressed by this bar, one of many located in the area. The bar, right next to the Joshua Tree, had kind of a Euro Club feel to it. It features two bars, numerous TV's, a DJ, a pseudo running waterfall towards the back of the bar, and tables for sitting or eating. The staff, almost all dressed in black, has very attractive females. Bathrooms are large and clean. Only drawback is it's kind of pricey. - A.S.

Superb twenty-somethings atmosphere and excellent bar staff make this a great bar to hang out. Music can occasionally get a little too loud, but it's never really a problem. - B.C.

Formerly Tivoli, It seems to be more club than pub. There are two bars, several TVs, and numerous dining/cocktail tables. The attractive young female bartender seemed a bit inexperienced. The prices are a little high. The waterfall is a nice touch. The bathrooms, located in the basement are more than adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Average bar that gets a mixture of locals, after work drinkers, tourists coming in from Broadway, and folks waiting for the nearby Letterman Show to let them in. Friendly bartenders, decent beer selection, nice wooden wrap around bar. - S.M.

This is a small bar located a few doors down from the Ed Sullivan Theater. It is connected to (but independent from) the Ameritania Hotel. The clientele is a mixture of after-work, tourists and theatergoers. The prices are reasonable. The decor is bland. The front is open (weather permitted). The bathroom is one-at-a-time. - T.K.

This bar is crap, service sucks, bathroom sucks, the view is good though.
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Comments: Great sports bar, has 8 TVs with satellite dishes, extensive inexpensive menu, 14 tap beers, good pour on drinks, pool table, dart board, and good bartenders. Check it out!!! - A.P.

Simply the best sports bar on planet earth!!!! - P.B.

Average sports bar in Gramercy Park. Numerous TV screens around the bar. Prices are reasonable. Place is cozy, just seems to be missing something. Staff is friendly. Bathrooms are 1 at a time. -A.S.

It's a sports bar featuring several TV's, pool tables and a good jukebox. It draws a good crowd of all ages. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are bad. - T.K.
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Comments - Located in the lobby of the Inter-Continental Hotel, it's another stuffy, boring, overpriced hotel bar. The hotel lobby bathrooms are more than adequate. -T.K.
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Comments - Very cool place. Sofas, good tunes & nice young crowd. (But not too young - Mid 20's-30's) - J.M.

Hip west side lounge with couches galore, a long bar up front with another one in back, cool people hanging out, and a DJ spinning the tunes. Also serves food. - S.M.

Great mid-town west after work spot with a pretty crowd, pretty decor and that gets pretty crowded, especially in the summer. - S.A.

An old bar with so many easy chairs and couches that it resembles a used furniture store. Interesting lighting (As many lamps as living room chairs). Lots of nooks & crannies. Two bars, split level. Gets loud and crowded with a twentysomething clientele. Reasonable prices. Bathrooms are OK, located in the basement. - T.K.
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Comments - This is a fun bar to visit with friends. The music is great. The bartenders are hot and they do great tricks behind the bar. The bouncers are huge so everyone feels safe and has a good time. Prices are reasonable. You can get a good buzz for less than $20. Bud and Coors Bottles are only $4 and draft Buds and well drinks are only a buck between 11 and 12 every night. Check it out. you won't be sorry. - I.W.

Bar None is a great f-in' bar. If you are the type of person who enjoys paying $8 for a beer, getting overly dressed to impress, and feels the need to try and be someone they're not for a night by trying to impress people who you don't know, then go to Spy bar or something. This is a fun, safe, no frills bar where everyone has a blast, and there are no attitudes. It's one of the few bars left where you can have fun being yourself. - D.M.

The place is great if you are an NYU student. If you are a 22 year old working girl like myself and want a mature crowd...word to the wise: Don't waste your time. - N.M.

This bar without question has the hottest bartenders I have ever seen. Every night they give $1 mixed drinks and draft beers between 11pm and midnight. Music on weekends is from a DJ and during the week from the jukebox. There is a dart team, pool table, 10 TVs, satellite sports, golf game, dancing, cheap drinks, friendly staff and hot bartenders... what more could you ask for? - J.B.

This place is definitely for the teeny bopper age group. The music that was played reminded me of those eighth grade dances that we all used to go to. And don't be fooled by the $1 drafts, those are in fact extremely small plastic cups, which are what I would call shots instead of cups of beer for that matter.  - G.H.

I have been going to this place for years. It is one of most fun and coolest places in Manhattan for years. They always have specials, great music and really cute bartenders who don't mind doing a shot with you. There are no attitudes there. Some nights I think everyone who works there is drunk, but that's why I love it. - M.D.

This lively, old bar seems to attract a young college clientele. It features several TVs, a jukebox, video games, a pool table, a low ceiling with fans, cocktail/dining tables, a DJ in a back lounge room, velvet curtains, and picture windows. It makes good use of a limited amount of space. Watch for happy hour specials. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

Okay being that I am 25...I was afraid that if I talked to anyone in there I would be committing a felony. The service is terrible and it is hard to use the bathroom when Tiffany is holding Angie's hair back because she is puking from her one plastic cup of rum and coke. - K.L.

Bar None is a fun and safe bar. They have the hottest friendliest bartenders in the city, and the average age of the crowd is 21-30. They have the strictest ID checking and anti-drug use policy around, turning away hundreds of people a night with fake ids. There's no pretentiousness here, just good fun, great music, reasonably priced drinks and a cool crowd. That's why they were Playboy Magazine's Bar of the Month for August. - B.N.F.

This place is a dive if ever there were one.  They don't even have a front window! The crowd is awful considering it's on NYU turf. Hell, they even try to push admission fees on the weekends. The bartender's aren't bad, and the beers are cheap, but when it's all said and done, Bar None is "Strictly Garbage". - M.L.

Not a bad little bar. The drinks were reasonably priced and the crowd was cool. However, when I got pissed on by one of the bouncers, I knew that was my cue to leave. Overall, I enjoyed the music and danced the night away with the finest NYC ladies. - D.K.

Bar None is the place to be. I was there and hooked up with 13 girls in one night! The only bad thing was when I hooked up with a girl who had a meathead of a boyfriend who proceeded emotionally/physically break me down. - M.F.

Has a bouncer who can be likened to Grimace. Was actually asked to leave because I had a hat on with a sport coat, due to the fact that the girl the DJ was in love with was talking to me. Waste of time bar with nothing to offer. Even the Golden Tee is broken. - G.F.

I was in NYC with my girlfriend at the time and stopped here on a late Wednesday afternoon. There were only a few people there, and the bartender was playing his own music, which was good stuff. He got us buybacks after only two drinks each. I'm not sure about the weekends, but this place is great for after-work drinks or to just hang out on a day off for a few hours. - L.T.D.

Good after work bar if you're 19-22. Anything older than that and it's a waste of your time. Drinks are adequately priced and the bathrooms are always out of toilet paper. I have had some good nights there but probably won't be back until my little sister is ready to use her fake I.D. - B.W.
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Comments - I am unable to account for why or how this place has managed to stay open. It used to be owned by an aging polish couple, but was recently taken over by a couple of twentysomethings. Though the bar is located deep in the recesses of Chinatown, it somehow manages to attract a young and vibrant crowd. Though Bar 169 features attractive bartenders of both sexes, the real attraction here is the jukebox, which spins out 80's 45's at a quarter a pop. Be sure to play Van Halen's "Jump," and "No Fume Ese Crack" by the Bad Street Boys. - M.B.

Revised comments by M.B.:
I've already written a review for Bar 169 in which I point out that it's a total non-sequitur. It's located on the outskirts of Chinatown, borders a Hasidic Jewish neighborhood, but fills up (after midnight, on the weekends) with young and attractive college/professional folk.
That having been said, let me say that nothing could have prepared me for what I saw when I walked in there this previous weekend. There was a Hardcore band playing in one corner, while the other half of the bar listened to the Bangles on the Jukebox and danced. At the end of the evening, a group called Darling Demoniac got up and played. They were basically a bunch of death-metal performance artists...the beautiful female lead singer wore fangs and threatened the audience with a large knife. She also spat water on herself and several other members of the audience.
Whether this kind of stuff is your cup of tea or not ( it really isn't mine, to tell you the truth), you have to appreciate the environment in which it is happening. This place is located in Chinatown!!! I don't know more than three places in Chinatown, and none of them would ever have attractions like this.
If you haven't gone to this place yet, let me encourage you to do so. Try to drop in on a Saturday sometime around or after midnight, and just see what happens. After that, if you like what you see, make it bar of the week! At any rate, I intend to update my review sometime soon, if that's all right with you. I absolutely love this place.- M.B.

This is basically a former dive bar on the edge of the Lower East Side/ Chinatown which has been converted into a most unusual space.  It has reasonably priced drinks and a minimum of attitude, but the real reason to go is the eclectic nature of the entertainment.  You never know if you will step into a rolling techno groove or hardcore rock & roll night.  Not quite worth traveling a long distance as an exclusive destination, but worth checking out if you are in the area on a weekend night. - J.S.L.
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Comments - At a first glance, this place seems like nothing more than a clone of the other ambiguously "English" joints in the West Village. As I paced back and forth from the bar to my table at 10:00 on New Years Eve, I remember cursing my entourage under my breath. They wanted to be here when the ball dropped. I wanted to be at Coyote Ugly. But then, just as I was about to suggest a trek eastward, I discovered it, sitting inconspicuously in the corner: A Space Invaders machine!  I managed to clear six levels before midnight. - M.B.

Don't look for tourists or NYU students here 'cause you won't find them. Great W. Village after work bar with daily specials like $2 pints from 12 - 7 and Monday night pitchers of Bud/Bud light for $5. - S.A.

English Pub. Very Cheap happy hour prices. Bartenders play old music. Decent pub food. The ground floor is interestingly decorated. It also uses space efficiently. The musty-smelling basement 'lounge' is another story. There's a pool table and chairs there. The bathrooms are also downstairs (avoid them if possible). - T.K.

Great sports bar, good prices. The service was great. Bathrooms need lots of work. - S.V.
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Comments - This quiet, well-lit extremely small and narrow bar draws a classy clientele. Since it is a wine bar, the beer selection is limited. It features a low ceiling and soft music piped in, and has no TV. The prices are expensive. The service is decent. The bartender must buzz you into the very small bathroom (it looks like an airplane bathroom). - T.K.

If I could rate Bar Veloce above ten, I would; New Yorkers want more Bar Veloces, seriously!!! - B.P.
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Comments - So this bar has only been open for [a few] months...and it looks like it. Not much people in there but I really liked the decor. Very chill atmosphere and I really enjoyed the live music, trance house type stuff. The drinks were a little on the steep side, but the sofas were comfortable and the hostess very friendly and welcoming. Plus for that. - J.M.

This is the typical trendy lounge where the bouncers and everyone inside thinks they are too cool for school. I have been here a two times for birthday parties, and they make you wait in line even if you are on a list and then you get in there and it is empty. Yu have to pay a cover to get in, and the drinks are expensive. There is no reason to go to this place. The place is horrible. - D.W.
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Comments -  Became House of Brews in 2005.
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Comments - This place is really nice.  Pricey!  Cool bartenders, though.  Great music and good food.  Take a wad of cash if you want to stay very long. - T.T.

This place is gorgeous. Bands are fantastic. Very pricey (and double check your bill -- mine has been wrong twice), but absolutely worth it. - E.M.

Expensive ($6 a bottle) and a real tourist trap during the day. But come night, they get some awesome bands playing here, generating an excellent atmosphere that more than makes up for the pricey drinks. - B.C.
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Comments - This place is a lot of fun. Seems to be a good mix of people. The great looking staff serves you quickly and they have a good music mix (read; not too much of any one type of music). The outdoor patio is key when it gets hot in the summer. Plenty of parking and they are on top of the restrooms. My friends and I enjoy going here and it is a must on any Hamptons nightlife tour. - S.S.

My girlfriends and I go here or meet here very often in the summer! It is a great place with a great range of people - not too college - not too clubby - not too young - not too old - and GREAT music!! I have always had a good time there and can't wait 'til summer arrives to go back! - E.S.

Formerly LaPlage, Atlantic City, and the Oliver Twist Inn, the location (on a narrow road to the beach) causes serious traffic snarls. They have a good happy hour with a large outdoor yard. At night, there are cover charges and the prices are far from cheap. Getting the bartenders' attention when it's crowded late at night can be a challenge. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

The "Yard" is actually a rather large outdoor deck in case you would like a breather or just to hang with friends. As far as the prices $7 (Fri.) - $10 (Sat.) (cover includes a band on Friday nights) seems to be the going rate. Lower prices for early birds too. In addition plenty of free parking, lots of girls, and a good mix of dance & party music. - S.
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Comments - This East 70s bar/restaurant seems to draw a mixed (all ages) clientele. It features several TVs, low playing music, brick walls, a high ceiling, miscellaneous beach pictures on the walls, and outdoor tables in nice weather. The bar and dining areas are not separated. This can be uncomfortable. The prices are reasonable. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The bathrooms leave much to be desired. - T.K.

The restaurant draws neighborhood folks, of all ages, but mostly in their 20s and 30s. THE BAR though, is for the Geritol set. The youngest are in their 40's and go all the way up to 70's! What makes this BAD, BAD, BAD is that these customers started coming 30 years ago when the joint opened, and the atmosphere is totally "private club", e.g, God forbid you (accidentally) sit in the midst of a fivesome that's been sitting at the same stools every night at five since 1980. You will be told -- not asked --(by the bartender!) to move. Ditto with if you order a drink first and one of the geriatric regulars orders next, for the bunch of them -- prepare to wait. Basically, unless you are soon to start collecting social security and you like being treated badly by the staff, check out any one of the other, great places on Second Avenue and walk right past this bar. - N.V.
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Comments - I'd rather get hit by a bus than hang out in this place. The bartender is downright nasty with everyone. The drinks are way over priced for Woodside. They've gone through 7 different karaoke hosts in the past year because no one wants to work there. - P.B.

The bathroom is the best part of this place. This place is terrible. - R.S.O.
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Comments - Great kitchy stuff on the walls, gets WAY too crowded on weekends, good music. N.E.

Brought to you by the same people who brought us Barmacy, Thomas' Beauty Bar (versus Fred's) has that same kitchy decor. In addition to a plethora of old beauty aids in glass counters, they have vinyl chairs like those once found in salons, and on Fridays, they offer $7 manicures to the patrons to enhance the experience. - S.A.
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Comments - A great place that after a few pints you can listen to the people who actually run the City spout off about it's notorious goings on. Great bartenders: Kaz and Herbie. - P.T.
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Comments - Located across the street from Penn Station. Upbeat, Reasonable prices. Functions as one of the many Penn Station commuter bars and Madison Square Garden pre/post event bars. - T.K.

Not your ordinary Sports Bar. This is one of only 2 decent places to sit down and have a nice meal right across the street from Madison Garden Square and Penn Station. The food is surprisingly good and there are even real linens in the table! On the other side of the pleasantly sports-decorated room (Who knew that the color peach would work so well with a soccer ball and a hockey jersey?) there is a hopping bar scene and a pleasant crowd of regulars and tourists alike. Order pasta at the bar and/or watch the game on one of the huge screens behind the bar and several smaller screens located all around the establishment. One of NYC's best kept secrets. Shhh! - K.L.
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Comments - It is a modern restaurant with a separate bar room. Open Monday thru Friday (closes at 11 PM). Fancy carpet and linoleum floor, high ceiling, high top bar tables, cushioned stools. Gets a good crowd of commuters. The music isn't blasting, the lighting changes at different times. Decent service. Somewhat expensive ($5.35 for a bottle of Amstel Light). Very modern bathrooms. - T.K.

Bar adjacent to Grand Central draws a mix of younger and older crowd.  Plenty of tables and stools to make up for the limited bar space.  Service is friendly. The music could use some work.  Would probably go back.  -A.S
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Comments - This is a small Italian bar/restaurant (more restaurant than bar). Well lit, the small, mellow bar is up front and the dining area is in the rear. It features a TV, cocktail tables, a picture window, and a jukebox not played too loud. The clientele seems to be an overflow from Live Bait next door. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.
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Comments - I love this place and go mainly for the jukebox...if ya like a rockin good time then definitely come here. The crowd is laid back and the bartenders are hot! - F.D.

This dive bar on the wrong end of Port Authority has gone through at least half a dozen name changes since the mid-90's. Currently, it attracts a diverse crowd of area locals, Viacom employees, and totally random things like the lascivious nurses convention I once saw there. It also has a cavernous back room where live acts will sometimes play. This bar is a work in progress which seems to be improving each year.- J.S.L.

The best bar in Hell's Kitchen - Dark, kitschy/gothic, great jukebox, fun drinking atmosphere & best of all - no yuppies ! One of the last real HKB decadent bars now that Rudy's is overrun w/ yuppies. Enjoy it while you can. - F.S.

I used to DJ here every other Saturday...We try to keep the party real, with no cover, cheap drinks and a sleazy but safe atmosphere... definitely not for yuppies! I'd hang out here any time. With punk rock music and dive bars almost completely gone from the East Village, come here to get your fix! - D.J.C.

This is the most happening bar in Hell's Kitchen...great crowd, music, atmosphere, and service!!! I travel all the way from Jersey! All bar bathrooms need improvement....it's the people who use them that make 'em dirty! – Z.H.

Been there twice. I practically lived in Hell's Kitchen a couple years ago (girlfriend on 48th & 9th), never knew about this place. Good juke, good joint. Not surprisingly, it's a little heavy on the sausage factor, but the chicas who did show up looked pretty good (though, judging by the woman I eventually left with, it might be a combination of numerous drinks and dark lighting.) I let myself get mesmerized by the TV's for a bit, one at each end of the bar. One had Animal House, the other some festival from the early 80's featuring performances by Judas Priest, Quiet Riot, Ozzy, the Scorpions, Van Halen (DLR!), etc. The barmaid, a blonde who either strips/has stripped/wants to strip, was quite mesmerizing herself. These are all good things. Cheesy in an old-school metal way, but if you were a loser in middle/high school you'll have a good time. - S.G.

Best bar! The crowd is awesome, very laid back and the jukebox is one of the best in the city. The bartenders are mad cool (and hot). - B.E.

Very cool drinking spot , I make it a must whenever I'm in midtown. Reminds me of Coney Island High (the upstairs, R.I.P.). The bartenders are cool/hot & the vibe is sleazy rock n' roll. Drinks are cheap & the jukebox is amazing!!! Went there last weekend & they had some old guy doing some trippy kind of dance (??!!??). Fun. The downside is the location, not much else in that area so you have to go out of your way a bit . One of my top 5 in NYC. - J.A.

I recently stumbled into Bellevue on a Friday night. I am blown away by the jukebox. It doesn't seem like a midtown bar. I now go every Friday I can. - J.S.

I'm a regular at this bar and I can tell you it absolutely rules! If you miss the Scrap Bar or Coney Island High, come here. Host Jimmy Duff makes you feel right at home in this rockin' juke joint. The barmaids are the hottest I've seen in NYC! - R.A.

OK, Jayne, the bartender on Wed. nights, is the hottest bartender in town. I too thought she must have been a stripper in a past life (like a previous reviewer mentioned) but a short conversation made me realize she is as sweet as a suburban soccer mom. And the jukebox is hands down the best metal/punk juke in the city. - H.T.
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Comments - Formerly Brigitte's Well, BB Jr.'s & Partners, the front is open in fair weather providing a view of Bell Blvd. (thus the name). Several TV screens, video games, dart board, DJ playing tunes. Happy hour Fridays. Good service. Photographs on the walls of famous sports moments and patrons of the bar. Reasonable prices. Bathrooms leave something to be desired. - T.K.

A gritty hole in the wall reminiscent of a college town frat bar complete with the vomit on the floor. This place is god-awful. The crowd is a motley crew of every type-all of which are either too young or too old to be there. Beware Saturday nights turn into Club Bellview which means that it will be all the more painful for you to stomach being there. The bouncers are always on the make and trying to score (unsuccessfully) and to say that the bartenders are inattentive is an understatement. I'd rather be at home with a 40oz & 50 Cent's new CD. - B.B.
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Comments - Loungy; nice staff. Can reserve section for large groups. On the pricey side. - N.E.

With lines on the weekend, this small, typical lounge also has a small outdoor space, so if you want to sit in the garden after work, come early. - S.A.

A little pricey, but a very cool place with backgammon tables! - J.R.

Cozy lounge just east of Union Square. Even has a little patio in the back. One problem: one of the door"men" thinks he's guarding the gates to Heaven. These guys have to get over themselves. Too bad one bad apple can spoil the bunch. - M.M.

Very fun when it is not too crowded! - J.C.

Too pricey for a small bar.  Great place to hang out with a group, especially since you can reserve a table in the back.  Bathroom is clean but one person at a time means a long line. - D.R.

Great place to go on a weeknight when there's no crowd. Booths in the back are great for making out, too! - L.L.
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Comments - A low key bar. Some after-work drinkers, but mostly people waiting to dine in the restaurant. Somewhat expensive for drinks. The atmosphere is much more like a fancy restaurant rather than a bar. The bathrooms are good. (it's a good restaurant) - T.K.

This is one of the many after-work power bars of midtown Manhattan. The drinks are superb and pricey (if that's a consideration); the men and women (mostly men) are funny and letting off steam; the ticker and TV are running in the corner; and it's a good place to check in. Word to the wise: Don't be under-dressed, even in this age of casual. - N.43
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Comments - Although this establishment is primarily a restaurant, there is a small area for those just wanting to drink along with bar-front stools. The food is good and attracts a variety of clientele of all ages. Service is excellent and very friendly, I've always been made most welcome, and the bartender soon got to know us by name. Bathrooms are one-at-a-time but clean and adequate. - B.C.
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Comments - A nice little bar in the East Village. Good for meeting up for some quiet drinks before a night out. Cool red lighting and Sinatra tunes . Don't be fooled by the name- this bar is tiny, so their selection isn't very large, but makes up for it in ambience. - L.S.
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Comments - How you say, beer pong! Seven tables now, huge tournaments Monday nights and great Thursdays thru Saturdays...and no, I don't work there, just a huge fan. A large group of regulars who can't get enough beer pong, but are all very chill people. Mondays are the nights for the boys to chill back and play some pong and get the occasional chic...and Thurs-Sat, the place is riddled with barely 21 (if that) hot girls...definitely hit it up, you will be addicted. - T.J.

Lots of girls, great music, and a spacious dance floor make for a great time. It is similar to Bourbon Street in the fact they give out beads and there are girls dancing on the bar, but I think it is a lot better than Bourbon. More roomy with a bigger dance floor. This bar has potential and will become the new hotspot. -J.D.

Great bar! Terrific for a fun night out. I love how there is ample room to sit at the large bar or at the tables in the middle. Also, they have a great dance area in the back. The DJ's were kicking, the staff was very friendly, and the crowd was great. Also, they have some pretty crazy drink specials. Definitely worth going to for a fun night out. - P.A.R.

This is a great bar to go to if you're looking to do shots, meet girls and dance. I think that would about cover it, for me at least. The place looks a lot nicer than it did when it was the Quiet Man. The Mardi Gras theme works... this place is a lot of fun. -M.F.S.

I am glad that in this city with all the new bogus trendy wannabe lounges that there are still bars like this. Fun crowd, with lots of drinking and sloppy hot girls dancing on the bar. Unfortunately there's only a few places like this left. -M.D.

This place has it all! Girls, cheap booze and, and.....girls and cheap booze. Friday's and Saturday's are the best times to go. Draft beers and well drinks cost a buck and what you get is the perfect amount of booze for that buck. The live DJ is good and the service is quick and very pretty. This spot is the best place to party when you're low on dough and looking for a great time. - T.C.

Went here a couple weeks ago and had a blast! Cheap drinks and tons of hot guys! Had a great time dancing on the bar and pouring shots in people's mouths! Bartender John was definitely trying to get us girls drunk (and he was very successful) by making the drinks very strong. Great atmosphere! The bathrooms were decent even though there was no toilet paper and we had to use paper towels. Will definitely be going back here! - A.Y.

Had a blast!!!!!!! - O.S.T.

I went to the Big Easy for my 21st birthday. I emailed them and arranged for a party package.  All of my friends and I had a great time. The bartenders we so friendly and the night was, actually, inexpensive! We got up on the bar and were handing out beads and shots. The crowd was good, the music could have been a little better,.. nothing too dancey. But the people at the Big Easy really made sure my 21st birthday was something I will never forget! O yea, and the bathrooms were surprisingly the cleanest in any NYC bar that I've ever been to. - C.K.

They have Beer Pong tables in the back! Fun place, cheap drinks, girls dancing on the bar and did I mention Beer Pong Tables always available! - N.B.
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Comments - It's not a gay bar in our terms, but a relaxing sports bar. The staff is a great help for out of towners and you can have a nice lunch or dinner listening to a piano. A "Cheers" sort of place. - C.S.

This is a quiet little bar/restaurant which seems to draw an older, after-work clientele. They have a TV and play WCBS-FM on the stereo. There are munchies on the bar. There are live jazz bands (with cover charges) at certain times later at night. Numerous photographs of sports and show business people adorn the walls. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Small, cozy bar with an interesting cast of characters. - T.K.
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Comments - 'Bistro Le Steak' is a restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Although primarily an eating establishment, it has a very nice bar area in the front (where you can also eat if you choose). The service is great, the atmosphere is informal, and the place attracts a new crowd. Good place for an after-date drink or just to relax and watch a game on TV. - D.M.

If you want to avoid the noisy, crowded, frat-boy atmosphere of most Upper East Side bars, this is a good place to eat, drink and be merry. The bar area is very comfortable and a lady can often make contact with attractive UES professionals. - J.R.
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Comments - This bar located near the L.I.R.R. stop in Bethpage draws predominantly a crowd of local folk, some of whom venture on the eccentric side. Main problem with this bar is that in the winter, the lack of heat is very obvious, which is extremely annoying. Service is quick and friendly. Worth the trip only if you've got great company. - A.S.

Great place to hang out and have a good time. Located in Bethpage, LI. Crowd is fun and friendly and plenty of T.V.s - A.H.
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Comments - B