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The Library

The Library

Dive Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Lucy G.
    "One of the best jukeboxes I've ever come across."(17 Tips)
    Owen H.
    "I love this bar. Divey, cheap drinks, books on the shelves, punk rock, old..."(9 Tips)
    Shawn T.
    "The place is loud and they play old school movies on a projector!"(4 Tips)
    Jonathan R.
    "Come during happy hour and get buy one get one free drinks!"(10 Tips)
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  • Erin M.
    Erin MurphyOctober 15, 2014
    Cool divey bar. Reasonable prices. No bros.
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  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach SteinerMarch 8, 2017
    Great bartenders and jukebox.
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  • Jared F.
    Jared FinkDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the shelf of books in the main room but beware the head librarians are raunchy
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  • A C.
    A CeeFebruary 28, 2015
    2 for 1 Happy Hour #jamesons #cuteplanes
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  • Jonathan R.
    Jonathan RiveraJuly 3, 2009
    Come during happy hour and get buy one get one free drinks! They give you nudie playing cards to trade in for your free drink . . . . nothing screams awesome better than that!
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  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerNovember 22, 2014
    Rowdy crowd. Come on a late night when you are too drunk to care.
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  • Mary O.
    Mary OJuly 27, 2013
    Best juke box I've seen in a long time!
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  • Tyler C.
    Tyler ClokeMay 17, 2016
    Great music and divvy fun.
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  • Jennifer D.
    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.
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  • Katie A.
    Katie AdamsApril 12, 2013
    For the record, PORN AND BOTTLES OF BUD LIGHT and little else. Kisses.
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  • Shannon M.
    Shannon MooreMarch 14, 2010
    Honestly my favorite bar in the city. 3 for 1 happy hours and amazing bartenders. Great juke.
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  • Lindsey R.
    Lindsey RhoadesJuly 24, 2011
    Fun dive bar with good drink prices for Manhattan but not recommended for quiet conversation as it can get pretty loud in there.
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  • Nick J.heart icon on user image
    Nick JordanJanuary 3, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best jukebox on Avenue A.
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  • ripovheart icon on user image
    ripovOctober 26, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Best bartenders
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  • A C.
    A CeeFebruary 28, 2015
    #happyhour #jamesons #cuteplanes
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  • Robbie G.
    Robbie GuerraSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Natty Light is the best tasting $3 beer. This is an objective fact.
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  • Olya N.
    Olya NeboAugust 12, 2014
    Nice and cozy place.
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  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaDecember 14, 2016
    Hot cider drink specials
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  • Ryan B.
    Ryan BenderOctober 5, 2013
    EL GUAPO! tequila shot + 24oz Modelo for 8 bucks
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  • Adam D.heart icon on user image
    Adam DSeptember 25, 2016
    Cool neighborhood bar
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  • Jon T.
    Jon TFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    for sure my favorite dive in NYC. always and forever.
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  • Jane K.heart icon on user image
    Jane KimDecember 10, 2014
    Good shot and a beer deal
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  • lucy R.
    lucy RandallFebruary 15, 2013
    Two words: canned champagne.
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  • Kerry A.
    Kerry AlsaceJuly 26, 2013
    Always great out-there movies playing
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  • Jayson A.
    Jayson AOctober 26, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Alanna (MVP/Future Hall of Famer Bartender) on Monday nights will get you wrecked.
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  • David S.
    David SchorrNovember 24, 2013
    Try the alcohol!
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  • Melissa Y.heart icon on user image
    Melissa YuMarch 26, 2016
    2 for 1 buyback until 8.
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  • Dan A.
    Dan AlaimoMay 15, 2013
    The drinks here are really spilly.
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  • Chad B.
    Chad BurgessFebruary 18, 2012
    Dont order captain and coke. They serve up admiral johnsons with a lemon. Ultimate troll.
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  • Caroline
    CarolineFebruary 3, 2015
    Dive bar in east village
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  • Sass Conf
    Sass ConfOctober 5, 2013
    2-4-1 late night happy hour
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  • Stephanie L.
    Stephanie LeiferMarch 12, 2012
    Cool atmosphere but beware of porn playing in the background...
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  • Anna R.
    Anna RinehartSeptember 22, 2012
    Buy one get one free so great!
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  • Chris H.
    Chris HFebruary 12, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    241 happy hr on anything. plus great bartenders
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  • Jeremy G.
    Jeremy GerstleFebruary 21, 2011
    Get inked before you head here or you'll be out of place.
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  • Taylor G.heart icon on user image
    Taylor GerardAugust 7, 2014
    Late night
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  • Jay S.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Kelli S.
    Kelli SpicerJune 5, 2012
    Beer ain't drinking. Hello Mr.Daniels. we meet again.
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  • T. S. C.
    T. S. CollinsOctober 10, 2011
    Wifi password is phone number
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  • Brett F.
    Brett FrostDecember 22, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Something witty and clever
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  • Ryan W.heart icon on user image
    Ryan WarrenderFebruary 18, 2016
    Not the best place to study for your MCATs.
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  • Paul G.
    Paul GasbarraFebruary 4, 2012
    Tall boy Tecates and The Dark Crystal.
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  • Joey C.
    Joey CoppedgeFebruary 2, 2013
    It's kind of hard to focus on my Bio Chem homework in here
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  • Sarit M.
    Sarit MJune 4, 2011
    Fun drink specials.
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  • Jay I.
    Jay IrizarryJune 2, 2013
    Drink beer.
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  • Jon C.
    Jon CNovember 29, 2009
    agree with the other Jon I see adding tips everywhere I go, Kristen and Kendra rock the fuckin house
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  • M K.
    M KJanuary 28, 2012
    dont touch the bottom of the tables. ewww
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  • Paul C.
    Paul CarterDecember 30, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Dive bar, one of the best, great dukebox
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  • Adam
    AdamJune 12, 2010
    Good place to get wasted before going to Ella. Doesn't break the bank.
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  • Brett W.
    Brett WallaceMarch 16, 2013
    Dave Grohl works here.
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