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The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC
Jimmy's Corner is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

1. Jimmy's Corner

8.4
140 W 44th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Theater District · 180 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: The 45-year-old haven of cheap beer and great tunes is adorned with loads of boxing history, and its jukebox is stacked with Stax classics, R&B, pop and soul. Read more.

Commonwealth is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

2. Commonwealth

8.6
497 5th Ave (at 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 80 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: The hand-written list of available tracks is an indie-lover’s dream mix, featuring everything from The Stooges, Bowie and Patti Smith to Helium, Yo La Tengo and Archers of Loaf. Read more.

Great Jones Cafe is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

3. Great Jones Cafe

54 Great Jones St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · NoHo · 156 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Chow down on jambalaya to the sweet sounds of Nina Simone, The Ramones and James Brown while sipping on a happy hour half-price pint. Read more.

Duff's is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

4. Duff's

8.3
168 Marcy Ave (Broadway), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 60 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: If you’re feeling adventurous, take a spin on the bar’s “Wheel of Misfortune,” where you could “win” free jukebox plays, drinks, 15 minutes in a gimp cage or a “Coney Island whitefish” shot. Read more.

Skinny Dennis is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

5. Skinny Dennis

8.5
152 Metropolitan Ave (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Cowboy up to the jukebox and fire up some twangy Randy Travis, Dolly Parton or Steve Earle to complete the boot-scootin’ scene. Read more.

The Rusty Knot is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

6. The Rusty Knot

425 West St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Tiki Bar · West Village · 194 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: There’s the A-plus menu (featuring the best damn pretzel dog any drunkard could ask for), the tasty tiki drinks and cheap beer, but the centerpiece has got to be the free jukebox. Read more.

The Library is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

7. The Library

7.4
7 Avenue A (btwn E 1st & 2nd St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 110 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Punk and post-punk reign on the popular jukebox at The Library. If you have a hard time choosing your three plays for a buck, helpful handwritten notes provide a little insight. Read more.

Hank's Saloon is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

8. Hank's Saloon

46 3rd Ave (at Atlantic Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Boerum Hill · 31 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: When there isn't live music rocking the stage in the back, the jukebox in this beloved watering hole is spinning classic country, old-school punk and other tunes for the gritty and grizzled. Read more.

The Levee is one of The 9 Best Jukeboxes in NYC.

9. The Levee

8.0
212 Berry St (at N 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 210 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Crank up some Bikini Kill, X-Ray Spex or Stiff Little Fingers on the jukebox and stuff your face full of complimentary cheeseballs until they shuffle out. Read more.