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Otto's Shrunken Head

Bar and Rock Club$$$$

Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York

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Otto's Shrunken Head

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Ranked #9 for live music in the East Village
The folks at The Corcoran Group and Village Voice like this place. Would you agree?
"Buy a tikis mug & get the drink free."(6 Tips)
"Stormy Skull is the best!"(2 Tips)
"The Mai Tai here is awesome, best Mai Tai ever actually."(4 Tips)
"Have a tiki drink, see your friends band, you’ll have a great time."(19 Tips)

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Caitlin LJune 23, 2016
Frozen margaritas! 😍😍😍😍
Upvoted Oct 8
Amber FilgueirasSeptember 11, 2016
Great bands! Saw a rockabilly show, it was so funny!
Annie TMarch 7, 2016
Shrunken Head and Mai Tai. The Pina Colada tasted way too processed. Would stay away from frozen stuff and stick with their signature drinks.
Ryan EickJanuary 19, 2016
A wildly fun time, best enjoyed while tipsy though.
JustinOctober 8, 2015
The Ruby Jewels cocktail is heaven on earth
Dana GagliardiDecember 7, 2018
Decor is cool
Xian XianDecember 28, 2012
Bettie Page wall hangings, yes! Avoid the nasty Mai Tais.. Bleh
Mishelle Meow MeowOctober 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
THE BEST BARTENDERS ! AND ITS FILLED WITH TIKI GOODNESS, IT ALWAYS HAS THE BEST DJ'S AND SHOWS AROUND!!
Kira RochaNovember 30, 2010
love the place. labretta and motel 6 such a cool band. people dress up here and old ladies are boogying
Royal BlueMay 4, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Tip the bartenders, they have heavy hands and hook you up.
James GreenAugust 22, 2014
Comedy night is hit or miss, but you'll get a good laugh.
Justin AnastosJuly 30, 2022
The Suffering Bastard is fantastic
Kross PrimeMay 15, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Try the modified Volcano Bowl. It so good without orange juice.
Fazeela MohammedNovember 20, 2014
TIKI DRINKS and live music in the back!
dave hojnowskiAugust 2, 2015
Tiki drinks rock
Mat ThiesJanuary 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the greatest bars in the world.
Andrew CJanuary 23, 2017
Nice spot for a punk show, but the beer prices are way too high.
Emily SingletonApril 20, 2013
So alt here. Leave your mainstream values at the door plz.
Maya Jimenez 😬December 5, 2016
My favorite dive bar!
Yang SMarch 16, 2014
Interesting drinks & they play Japanese cartoon.
Jay VJanuary 23, 2013
Pang's Punch = Delicious Antifreeze Goodness.
James GreenJanuary 21, 2015
two for one happy hour and free comedy shows
A MDecember 13, 2015
Weird ambience and really strong drinks
Adam RossDecember 22, 2009
Buy a tikis mug & get the drink free. Cool cups & tasty booze, two great tastes that taste great together.
Brendan MOctober 5, 2016
Vibey old school decor at this tiki bar
LukeApril 26, 2015
Still crazy after all these years. Still cash only. Plastic monkeys are not edible.
MystrySeptember 24, 2014
Scorpion Bowl. Great music.
Shanna ScottJune 15, 2015
Great live music.
Drew KomonchakApril 7, 2009
Go to Otto's and order a tiki drink. look for the one with the glowstick in it. Get a t-shirt telling the world how everyone can use a little head.
Rafael GonzaqueAugust 22, 2013
Cash only. Come prepared.
Jeana CostaMarch 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Buy one of the (empty) Tiki mugs behind the bar for just $5!! With booze in them, they're $15.
FühSeptember 15, 2013
Stormy Skull is the best! <3
Vic C.August 8, 2014
Wild joint with shrunken heads...nuff said
Elisa VelazquezMarch 19, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Come by second Fridays for RockEM SockEM 10-4 am.
Raj S.October 14, 2010
Its a tiki bar; apparently this is all the rage. Its a dive bar. A great dive bar.
MariAugust 1, 2011
The real deal photobooth (assuming it's working and they don't shue you off to Lakeside)
Jesse McGeeSeptember 18, 2013
Rew Starr is the Bestest!!! <3
Andy MJune 23, 2009
Go to Otto's SH and make up stories about how celebrities used to hang out there until it got trendy. Claim that it's owned by the bassist from a late-90's nu metal band
Fati HussainJune 23, 2015
Funky island drinks
Mishelle Meow MeowJune 30, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Come for punk rock happy hour on Thursday!!
Social Media StategiesDecember 1, 2012
I think this is a great bar to meet strange people in
Aerik VonApril 27, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Mishelle Meow is the best bartender ever!
William KlevitzSeptember 4, 2016
Drinks were ok at best. Very sweet and sugary. Sampled several drinks. Nice decor but would not go back
Guadalupe ChavezDecember 14, 2014
Film photo booth!
Alberto BernardJanuary 29, 2014
Blood bath is yum
Karin RobertsAugust 19, 2013
Tiki bar heaven
Jay VJanuary 23, 2013
Awesome times, as always.
christian bovineOctober 9, 2008
Otto's Shrunken Head Every Third Friday of the Month: Rebel Night 10 PM NYC's only Rockabilly (50's Rock'n Roll) Party. Awesome! Read more
Brian JacksonMay 5, 2012
Try the Otto's Octane!
Elisa VelazquezNovember 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Come to RockEM SockEM every Second Friday.

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