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Comments - This is the Hell's Kitchen younger sibling of the E. 85th St. Irish pub of the same name. It seems to draw a good, mixed (all ages) clientele. It features several TVs, a jukebox, darts, video games, high ceilings, photos on the walls, bar bowling, high-top bar tables, a lounge in the basement, and miscellaneous decor. It makes good use of a limited amount of space. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms (located in the basement) are one-at-a-time. -T.K.

Nice atmosphere, and NYC's best-kept secret for people watching...but watch out for the bartenders. For the most part they're sweethearts but some have been known to be extremely disrespectful to customers. - K.F.

Small bar in Hells Kitchen, draws an older crowd. Reasonable prices. - A.S.

The Gaf is dope. No doubt. - R.P.
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Comments - Although it is in a great spot right next to Irving Plaza, this place has little going for it.  The stars on the ceiling are nice, but the place screams confusion - It's a diner/restaurant that's trying to be a bar. They should pick one of them and stick with it.  - J.M.

The Galaxy draws its crowd from the hip Gramercy area, and the pre- and post-show crowds from next door Irving Plaza. The bar area is like sitting at the counter of a galactic diner, with the old fashioned diner stools keeping you grounded while the ceiling takes you to the stars. A self-proclaimed global eatery, their menu takes advantage of culinary ingredients from all over our world. Plus, they are environmentally conscious, promoting re-cycling and the industrial use of hemp. - S.M.

This is much more of a restaurant than a bar, but has amazing, fresh food and each entree is less than $11 (even the teriyaki steak and wasabi mashed potato plate!) The service is spotty, but the drinks are good so it's worth the trip. - S.A.

Can't smoke in bar. Bartenders and staff are very arrogant. - L.C.
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Comments - Low-key bar. Some drinkers, but mostly people waiting to dine in the restaurant. Somewhat expensive for drinks. The atmosphere is much more like a fancy restaurant than a bar. Good service. The bathrooms are good (it's a nice restaurant). - T.K.
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Comments - Great service if you are a regular (which would probably mean you've been going there since you were 15) with the buy backs, but by all means if you are not a dirty old man or a horny college guy who digs many piercings and questionable fashion sense, avoid the Tavern on Thursday's during the school year. It may be possible to catch an STD just by walking in. Great for Knick games, otherwise. - D.K.

I find myself at the Tavern at least once a week lately. This place draws a mixed crowd, with a lot of Post Office employees making it their after-work hangout spot. Thursday and Friday nights finds the bar overrun by F.I.T. students, half of whom look underage. (Not that there's anything wrong with it). A good jukebox and friendly bartenders make up for the occasional shady character or pretentious F.I.T. student you might run into. Overall, this is a solid Eighth Ave. bar. - T.B.

I have been to the Garden Tavern many times in the last 10 years. It is true that there are many young people in the bar on Thursday and Friday nights, but it is a great place to hang out. If you like to shoot darts this is the bar. The food is good and the bartenders cheerful. The owners are very generous with the buybacks. I have always enjoyed myself in this pub. Almost any day you go there you will find friendly people, ready to party and shoot darts. - R.R.

This sports bar serves as one of the many Penn Station commuter bars and Madison Square Garden pre & post event bars. It gets very crowded on certain 'game nights'. Popular with F.I.T. students, it's not very crowded when there is no game. It features several TVs, a classic jukebox (not played too loud), dartboards, a low ceiling (smoky), numerous sports pictures, partially exposed brick walls, dining/cocktail booths, video games and tables in alcoves. The prices are reasonable and the service is decent. The bathrooms are barely adequate. - T.K.

Amazing girls, all beautiful, especially Friday and Saturday nights, usually NO guys!! - J.E.

Since the Garden Tavern underwent some serious renovations over the summer, I thought it was time to update the review. Darts are now located at the back of the bar, the jukebox has been re-stocked with different CDs, still an eclectic mix. New lighting and benches have replaced the booths along the wall. Most amazing of all, one can now use the bathrooms without fear of catching some deadly virus. Crowd is still a mix of surly postal workers killing time before they head home and FIT students on the weekends. Once the kitchen re-opens, things should pick up even more. - T.B.
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Comments - Located in the Milford Plaza Hotel. Formerly "Honolulu  Steamship Company" and "Stage Door Cantina". Entertainment some nights. (Karaoke on Fridays). Frequented by hotel guests and theatergoers. Bathrooms are located in the hotel lobby. They're locked. You must get an electronic key (card) from the bartenders. The bathrooms are often occupied by slow moving tourists. - T.K.

Good place for cocktails (1 or 10+). Not your typical hotel bar--if you didn't know, you wouldn't even realize you were in a hotel. The beer is cold (no food, so don't come hungry), the juke is great, and a pool table.... beat that in the area. And the bartenders know what they are doing. Enjoy. -J.P.D.

Spent 2 weeks in midtown, and every night at Garvey's. The proprietor and his staff of bartenders are apt and friendly. Brogues aplenty and the regulars treat you like one of their own. Beer prices are average and there is the occasional buy-back as a bonus. Feel at home here. - J.K.V.
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Comments - Lounging, diverse crowd, moderate prices. - K.D.

A cool lounge in the meat packing district, with antique furniture, a long bar, many windows and occasional live music.

I have been going to the Gaslight for several years now.  Pete, one of the owners is a very friendly person, and always is quick to make you feel welcome. If your a female, young and beautiful, ask Pete where I am, so I can buy you a drink.... -B.P.

Fun, energy-filled space, funky downtown lounge atmosphere, good looking crowd, bartenders personable, owners present and very sociable. Highly recommend! -G.R.

Some really interesting friendly people. I also met celebrities that were very cool and not stuck up. Great doors and antique surroundings. -M.H.

Great late night spot, also a celebrity hangout without the attitude. James Gandolfini and Ben Affleck are regulars along with Mark Messier and his posse. - T.C.

The Gaslight is one of those cool bars with all the right elements! The DJ plays some of the best music right out his laptop computer! They NEVER close early, so when you're looking for last call, stop by!  - P.E.

Awesome place to chill, great loungy atmosphere with an eclectic crowd. Good looking people...for superb late nights! - M.S.

Great place to meet friends or make new ones. Strong drinks, fun upbeat music and all types of people. My fav. in NYC. - KDS

This bar is one of the best hang outs great place to meet friendly people, great men and women who are always good looking and for all you star gazers you never know who may stop by its the best kept secret in NY ...Check it out. - E.N.

Gaslight is awesome. I went on a Thursday night and it was so chill, laid back. Lots of cool people. Everyone is so friendly here too. Great place to see amazing looking people. No velvet rope...very welcoming unlike every other NYC bar! Check this place out! I promise u will love it! - B.D.
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Comments - Fun with a lot of really good beer. Fantastic patio for great outdoor drinking. - D.L.

This is a good bar, it would be better if they had Coors Light. - J.K.

The patio is unfortunately necessary to escape the over-loud music inside. One bartender is one of the least friendly I have come across. Good selection of beers though. - D.L.2

I want to second the comment about the unfriendly bartenders. My wife and I have stopped in this place on several occasions, never been greeted in a friendly manner. Often felt like we were intruding on a private party. Don't see what all the fuss is about. Give this place a pass and try one of the other places that have opened in this stretch of Park Slope. - G.T.L.

I must disagree with some of the other reviews. I find The Gate to be one of the many great bars on Park Slope's 5th Ave. The outdoor patio definitely is a plus! It is also dog-friendly, which I actually find kind of cool (even though I in no way am a fan of dogs). The bar has a number of menus for you to order delivery from (including the outstanding Chip Shop down the road). I have never had trouble with the service, and I find them to be quite friendly and engaging. There is a great selection of tap beers (ever-changing), and the prices are very nice (including a happy hour until 7). There is also a dart board in the back. In summary, it is a decent bar in crappy weather, but it is a fantastic bar on those cool summer or spring nights! Nothing beats al fresco suds! - B.M.
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Comments - Hey, I love this place. At first I felt a little uncomfortable b/c the decor makes it look a little trendy, but after a beer I realized that it is an unpretentious crowd and that there was nothing to worry about. And that's what I love about this place - you can take a buddy from Texas to have a beer just as easily as you can take a friend from Paris to have a martini. It is the only place in the city where I feel comfortable in jeans or in dressy clothes. Quality service from good people. Best of both worlds. - M.S.

I had two great nights in Gatsby's on my recent trip to NY. Thanks to Jason for some great times !! - J.B.

Poor Restaurant, worker have no people skills. I would not suggest this a good place to hang out. - D.B.

Great place to hang out for a couple of cocktails, or an all night outing. Very stylishly decorated, and best music around. Even though I am an out-of- towner, I felt right at home. I'll go back for sure!! - J.M.

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Comments - Bar/Lounge, nice dress, dance music, friendly atmosphere, courteous staff. - B.P.

Good place to talk since music isn't too loud.  A little pricey, but worth it for a fun night out.  Small dance floor. - D.R.
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Comments - Great pint of Guinness and a super friendly staff. The best bar on the Upper West Side. - J.L.
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Comments - Midtown hot spot named after the literary character. Specializes in microbrews and cigars, capitalizing on two mid-90's trends. Packs them in on Friday’s for after work happy hour, with lines forming by 6pm. The lines disappear in the warm weather, when the same crowd heads over to Bryant Park. Also serves bar snacks. - S.M.

This a large, very popular (crowded) bar/lounge. Very often, there are lines to get inside on Friday evenings. They seem to draw a good twentysomething and thirtysomething clientele. Since the music is kept low, and there is no TV, conversation is easier here than at other places. It features a long bar, cocktail tables, a lounge, a jukebox, high-ceilings, dart boards, chandeliers, and a decent bar menu. The bartenders are friendly and efficient. The beer selection is extensive. Hopefully, the cigar smoking will lose its popularity. The prices are somewhat expensive ($5.50 for a pint of Bud Light). The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

If you care about good beer, you'll be happy to see $5.50 Imperial pints for most beers. 65 taps, only two or three devoted to crap like Bud Light - which is there primarily to subsidize the quality beers. No better tap lineup in the city.
I do agree that the cigar smoking needs to stop, but otherwise, atmosphere is okay. Lots of plush seating in front and back, wait staff friendly and quite knowledgeable about all their beers. Gets painfully crowded after 5:00 weekdays, but afternoons and weekends can't be beat. Sure, it can be like an Upper West Side crowd in suits, but the sheer breadth of choice here makes it worth visiting regularly. - D.W.

This has to be one of my favorite watering holes in the city. The only downside of the place is the huge mass of yuppies that mob the place after work on weekdays and weekend nights. However, I can't think of a better place to kick back and sip a pint of some of the finest bitters on a Sunday afternoon with the Times. - P.K.
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Comments - Great bar to hang out. Staff are friendly and the service is quick. Once they get to know you, buybacks are common. Plenty of TVs around the bar, so usually can watch any game. - W.W.

Partners with Mo’s Caribbean (east side), Down the Hatch & Off the Wagon (village), and Jake’s Dilemma (west side) to create a pentathlon of fun New York bars. Includes a downstairs bar with fireplace available for private parties. Bar food available with waitress service. Has an upstairs lounge area in the rear, just like in Jake’s Dilemma. - S.M.

Pool table, good beer, guys in flannels and baseball caps, people hooking up in corners, fun. - N.E.

Large fun bar with great bartenders. Happy hour 4-7 M-F, wing & beer specials on weekends. Good prices for drink and food. Sunday's during football season are top notch with 9 TV's and satellite. Crowd ranges from mid 20's up. Outdoor seating during summer and great place for people watching. - J.R.

Not bad - but a pretty young crowd. About 4:1 guys to girls. Nice size TV's to watch the games, though (St. John's the night we were there). - I.A.

This is a really fun place to go with the guys, shoot some pool, eat some wings, and watch the game on TV. If you are going to meet some broads, this 'aint the place for you. The place is a sausage fest. - J.R.

A laid back atmosphere to relax and hang out, and maybe watch a game or play pool. Drink on the cheap Wednesdays till 8. Bartenders and waitresses are nice people who tend well to their customers. – J.S.

English pub/sports bar with numerous TV screens, video games, pool table, foosball. Happy hour daily 4 - 7pm. Everything is wooden. Seating in rear - decent food. 1970's music being played on the jukebox by a twentysomething crowd - go figure. Friendly and efficient bartenders. Outdoor seating in warms weather. There is a private party room in the basement. Reasonable prices. Bathrooms in the basement are adequate. - T.K.

A great place to hang out with the guys. Weekends are a good place to pick up women. C.R.

Good atmosphere with very friendly staff, and reasonable beer prices. And should you get caught short across the road at Bourbon St, the throne here is a life-saver! - D.N.

I was there for Sunday Football and this place was amazing. Every NFL game was showing at least on one TV. They have two BIG screens usually showing a NY team. I hear there is a following here of Patriot fans, Redskins fans, Steelers fans, Packers fans, really cool. Pints of Bud or Coors are cheap. Wings are great, mild or spicy. Bartenders are fun, a male (Jet fan) and female (she was a Colts fan). Manager on duty was very friendly. He was walking around making sure everyone was having a great time. I'm going back to watch football. - R.R.
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Comments - Brazilian themed Greenwich Village bar next door to Nell's nightclub that takes you to South America. Long narrow bar up front, but if you head to the back, you'll find a pool table and another bar. Beautiful bartenders, all from Brazil or other parts of South America will serve up exotic concoctions. The bartenders have bank teller-like name plates above their cash registers and the plates of previous bartenders remain, forming a hall of fame. Home-made interior looks like it was done by amateur (or drunken) carpenters. There is not a right angle in the place. - S.M.

Cool place with stunning bartenders ranging in age from early 20s to early 40s. Some of the bartenders speak barely any English, so some Spanish or a simple drink order is necessary. Mostly Latin and African American crowd, but totally welcoming. Love the napkins twisted around the beer bottle necks - must be a South American thing. - H.T.
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Comments - Love that while you think you are looking in the mirror everyone waiting outside can take a look at you. - C.R.
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Comments - This is a small Irish pub/sports bar. It seems to draw a scruffy crowd (probably an overflow from O'Neills across the street). The potential for fights seems to be there and there are no bouncers. It features several TVs, video games, a pool table, and darts. The prices are reasonable. The service is good (the bartender even called a cab for me). The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Live music and margaritas are king at this hip Mexican bar and restaurant just north of Houston.  Look for the large neon sombrero out front.  Boasts New York’s longest bar and .live music in The Blue Lounge. Good for large parties for dining and Latin dancing - S.M.
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Comments - The drinks are fab, the food is fab, the space is fab, and the spicy olives on the bar are fab. Great bang for the buck, too. - S.A.

This is a great place to go any night of the week. They have good food and its a big open space so it doesn't get crowded and smoky. The only thing that could be improved is the music. I don't even remember if there is any. This place is ideal for conversation and wine. - J.S.
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Comments - This is a good hotel bar. Nice and woody with free hors d'oeuvres. There's usually a piano player - sometimes pretty good. Friendly neighborhood people. Surprisingly young crowd. - J.W.
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Comments - This well lit fancy bar/restaurant (more restaurant than bar) seems to draw a mixed clientele of all ages. The bar area is not separated from the dining area. (This can be awkward). It features low playing music and a high ceiling. The prices are somewhat expensive. The service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are more than adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - Located off the lobby of the SoHo Grand Hotel, it seems to attract a young, trendy, elitist clientele. I suspect that not many of the patrons are tourists staying at the hotel. It's very dark with a high ceiling, numerous cocktail tables, and they play contemporary music. The beer selection is somewhat limited. The prices are expensive ($7 for an Amstel on tap). The service is decent. The hotel lobby bathrooms are more than adequate. - T.K.
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Comments: Old style New York saloon, circa 1880. A mid-sized bar area up front with a larger dining in the rear. Photos of old New York and other historical memorabilia adorn the walls. - S.M.

Nice enough spot for after work, but it's too much restaurant & not enough bar. Gets a little too crowded to spend the whole night there. Great food, though, if that's what you're looking for. - J.M.

It features a small bar area with a dark oak wood bar, high-top bar tables, a dining area, pictures of OLD New York on the walls, good tunes on the jukebox, and a low ceiling (smoky). The prices are reasonable and the service is good. It draws a mixed (all ages) clientele and gets a little too crowded. The bathrooms are a little lacking. - T.K.

Very nice old-time pub that serves up some very decent pub grub. Food is above average for a pub (especially those fries, m-m-m-m), service is friendly and prices are reasonable. - G.T.L.

Computer jukebox plays some awesome tunes while I sit back and enjoy some of the best drinks available in the whole little city we call home. -J.D.A.
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Comments - This semi-basement East Village divey bar seems to draw an interesting eclectic clientele. It features several TVs, a jukebox, and a low ceiling (smoky). The prices are reasonable ($4 for a bottle of Amstel) and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.

This is a decent place to go with a group of friends for a relaxing time while listening to one of the best hard/classic rock jukeboxes in town...and the fresh made popcorn is always appreciated! - R.H.

One of the great dives of NYC. Great place to chill and wonderful service. Good hard drinks for cheap and you'll always get a few on the house if you're at the bar. - C.R.
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Comments - I started going here about three years ago, since then it has been a regular stop for me and my brother.  The staff and service is awesome, so is the beer and food. - S.G.

This Greenwich Village brewpub seems to draw a nice combination of tourists and New Yorkers of all ages. It features a rectangular bar, several TVs, good music, high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and miscellaneous decor. The prices are reasonable, the service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are one-at-a-time. - T.K.

I dropped into the Gren Brew one summer day and it has been down hill ever since. First off the staff is incredible, very knowledgeable with their micro brews as well as the food. And they are all very friendly, be you a regular or a native New Yorker stopping in for a pint, or a thirsty and hungry bunch of tourists. I have recommended this spot to many of my friends and co-workers and they have all loved it. The bar/restaurant is charming and has a real homey feeling to it, whether you sit at one of the comfortable stools at the bar or at one of the tables, there is not a bad seat. I love the high ceilings and the huge windows. The bartenders and all the staff are great, always fast to fill your glass. The food is awesome and service is fast and seamless. The one at a time bathroom is fine by me, it is always very clean and well kept. - N.F.G.
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Comments - It's a very upbeat place featuring good live music most nights. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. The bathrooms are adequate. - T.K.
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Comments - This is a dimly-lit, hidden-away, basement piano bar attached to (but independent from) the Michelangelo Hotel. It seems to draw a combination of local office workers, tourists and theatergoers. It features several TVs, piped-in Jazz music, munchies on the bar, cocktail tables, couches, a low ceiling with fans, and interesting murals on the walls. The beer selection is somewhat limited. The prices are expensive ($6.50 for a bottle of Amstel Light) and the service is friendly and efficient. The bathrooms are more than adequate. -T.K.
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Comments - Make mine a Flirtini! You'll feel divine as you swan into this swanky Conran bar under the 59th St bridge. Something of a pick-up joint and a place to see and be seen, but certainly a fine setting to raise a sophisticated glass or two. - P.D.
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Comments - In the space formerly known as "Save The Robots" you can find this restaurant/club with booths upstairs so you can get a bite and a little dark space downstairs with lots of cool, drunk dancing Villagers. Gets packed so come early. - S.A.
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