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The Library

Dive Bar$$$$

East Village, New York

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The Library

7.1^/10

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Ranked #6 for dive bars in the East Village
The folks at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"One of the best jukeboxes I've ever come across."(18 Tips)
"Excellent juke box, cheap drinks, pitch black, writers on the wall, and you..."(9 Tips)
"The place is loud and they play old school movies on a projector!"(4 Tips)
"Come during happy hour and get buy one get one free drinks!"(10 Tips)

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Meg FarmerNovember 22, 2014
Rowdy crowd. Come on a late night when you are too drunk to care.
Rainbow LASeptember 15, 2013
Kick your self in the nutz if you love sicilian women who are former addicts!
Zach SteinerMarch 8, 2017
Great bartenders and jukebox.
Shannon MooreMarch 14, 2010
Honestly my favorite bar in the city. 3 for 1 happy hours and amazing bartenders. Great juke.
Alex RobertsonApril 29, 2022
Liz is a great bartender. Hittin that airbar
Jennifer DanielJanuary 6, 2010
One, if not my favorite Jukeboxes- everything from Queen to My Bloody Valentine. Not sure if that is a wide spectrum. Loud as fuck, dark as fuck, fuck.
Mary OJuly 27, 2013
Best juke box I've seen in a long time!
Christine BeOctober 11, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Run into Anton Newcombe. Dance with him. Have him comment on how long your tongue is when you catch a snowflake with it outside, then he'll start singing to you. Btw, happy hour will get you trashed.
Ryan BenderOctober 5, 2013
EL GUAPO! tequila shot + 24oz Modelo for 8 bucks
A CeeFebruary 28, 2015
2 for 1 Happy Hour #jamesons #cuteplanes
Robbie GuerraSeptember 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Natty Light is the best tasting $3 beer. This is an objective fact.
Tyler ClokeMay 17, 2016
Great music and divvy fun.
Katie AdamsApril 12, 2013
For the record, PORN AND BOTTLES OF BUD LIGHT and little else. Kisses.
Nick JordanJanuary 3, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best jukebox on Avenue A.
Adam DSeptember 25, 2016
Cool neighborhood bar
Dana MeyersFebruary 5, 2012
Read the walls as you enjoy loud-as-fuck punk rock from the jukebox.
ripovOctober 26, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Best bartenders
A CeeFebruary 28, 2015
#happyhour #jamesons #cuteplanes
JessicaDecember 14, 2016
Hot cider drink specials
Jon TFebruary 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
for sure my favorite dive in NYC. always and forever.
ripovJanuary 7, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Best dive bar in NYC
Olya NeboAugust 12, 2014
Nice and cozy place.
Melissa YuMarch 26, 2016
2 for 1 buyback until 8.
Kerry AlsaceJuly 26, 2013
Always great out-there movies playing
Joey CoppedgeFebruary 2, 2013
It's kind of hard to focus on my Bio Chem homework in here
lucy RandallFebruary 15, 2013
Two words: canned champagne.
Stephanie LeiferMarch 12, 2012
Cool atmosphere but beware of porn playing in the background...
CarolineFebruary 3, 2015
Dive bar in east village
Chad BurgessFebruary 18, 2012
Dont order captain and coke. They serve up admiral johnsons with a lemon. Ultimate troll.
Sass ConfOctober 5, 2013
2-4-1 late night happy hour
David SchorrNovember 24, 2013
Try the alcohol!
Jane KimDecember 10, 2014
Good shot and a beer deal
Dan AlaimoMay 15, 2013
The drinks here are really spilly.
Chris HFebruary 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
241 happy hr on anything. plus great bartenders
Jayson AOctober 26, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Alanna (MVP/Future Hall of Famer Bartender) on Monday nights will get you wrecked.
Anna RinehartSeptember 22, 2012
Buy one get one free so great!
Paul GasbarraFebruary 4, 2012
Tall boy Tecates and The Dark Crystal.
Brett FrostDecember 22, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Something witty and clever
Jay ShawMarch 29, 2011
If you want to have a conversation with friends, don't come here. If you want to get sweaty and lurid with some strangers, do come here.
Kelli SpicerJune 5, 2012
Beer ain't drinking. Hello Mr.Daniels. we meet again.
Taylor GerardAugust 7, 2014
Late night
Jeremy GerstleFebruary 21, 2011
Get inked before you head here or you'll be out of place.
T. S. CollinsOctober 10, 2011
Wifi password is phone number
Ryan WarrenderFebruary 18, 2016
Not the best place to study for your MCATs.
Jay IrizarryJune 2, 2013
Drink beer.
Paul CarterDecember 30, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Dive bar, one of the best, great dukebox
AdamJune 12, 2010
Good place to get wasted before going to Ella. Doesn't break the bank.
Sarit MJune 4, 2011
Fun drink specials.
M KJanuary 28, 2012
dont touch the bottom of the tables. ewww
eric mortensenAugust 17, 2011
Good jukebox

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