Jake's Dilemma
Dive Bar$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat
"Play beer pong! 1. Show up 2. Add your name to the 3. Play!"(19 Tips)
"Let's play beer pong or watch the game, bro!!!"(4 Tips)
"Enjoy some of the best happy hour specials in NYC!"(3 Tips)
"Cheap drinks & hot girls do shots with you and ....."(7 Tips)
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The physical bar is too low and it throws the whole place off. Minor detail , still a great place to party with friends.
Patrick ShawAugust 26, 2015Weird place. Sat on the patio and they asked for my license and credit card to hold. At 52 years old, don't think I am jumping on my tab. Ordered boneless wings, and got bones any way.
Andrea GambardellaFebruary 5, 2011Friday nights packed! If your young and single it is the place to be otherwise stay away, trust me!
Omg I just became the mayor !!!!! Ahhh love this place to start off my night and fly all over nyc!!!!!!! Come and meet this mayor :}
Dan MilanoMarch 23, 2013The "Living Room" seems like a cool find in the back (new couch!!) but for some reason they won't let you stick around unless you start ordering stuff not from the bar. Just another disappointment. :(
jonathan michaelsApril 25, 2012The happy hour and beer pong make it worth it, but watch out for "rocky". The infamous bouncer is an asshole- Can't beat a $3 IPA. Whole bar is 1/2 off every day till 8 p.m.
Come by on the 1 week/day of the school year to meet hot teachers. I kid you not!
Nicholas H.September 28, 2010Cheesy and always a fight going down... If you like to get drunk and hit on somebody's girl and get your head smashed in, this place is for you! Full of douchebags.
Yanill PJuly 7, 2012Crappy Food and drinks but fun times with friends! YELP me instead
Make sure you take a cigarette out before going outside lol
Ryan ManionSeptember 27, 2011Kitchen is at Gin Mill which means food is across the street. Consumers beware!
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Jake's Dilemma
430 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th & W 81st St)
New York, NY 10024
United States
New York, NY 10024
United States
Now regarded as the landmark bar of the Upper West Side, Jake's Dilemma opened in September 1994 and distinguishes itself by offering over 50 different beers from across the USA. In addition we have 14 beers on tap. We have nightly drink specials and a happy hour that can't be beat.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(212) 580-0556
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Solid Irish Pub with great lunch fare and plenty of TV sets for sporting events."
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