The Scratcher

The Scratcher

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East Village, New York
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The Scratcher
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    Ranked #7 for draft beer in the East Village
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    The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Village Voice like this place. Would you agree?
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    JP
    "Great happy hour in a fun area."(7 Tips)
    DoubleDeuce
    "... plenty of warm woods, low light and great beer prices."(3 Tips)
    jeffrey a.
    "Nice dive."(2 Tips)
    Valerie S.
    "Great for a date or casual drinks with friends."(8 Tips)
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  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CarneyJune 27, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Great little bar.
  • chin1taheart icon on user image
    chin1taOctober 13, 2015
    cozy low key drinking den
  • Tony X.
    Tony XerriMay 26, 2015
    This place is just the way I like my ladies, inexpensive and unpretentious. Honest service and a relaxing atmosphere makes it a must go if youre with friends. Get drunk and have fun.
  • Chris C.
    Chris CummingsFebruary 5, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun fact: Scratcher is Irish slang for a fold-away cot. This is also the closest decent bar to ITP. No TVs!
  • jeffrey a.heart icon on user image
    jeffrey arnoldSeptember 21, 2018
    Nice dive.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CerdaDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Be a pal and drop your empty glass/bottle off at the bar. Nobody likes a messy home.. err bar.
  • Razorfish
    RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011
    A good place to let your Irish drinking gene off its leash.
  • Mike S.
    Mike SingletonJuly 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    foursquare hometown favorite, the staff may-or-may-not hate us, but they certainly can't ignore us
  • Samantha V.heart icon on user image
    Samantha VerdinMarch 17, 2015
    Check this place out no matter what.
  • Ben H.
    Ben H.July 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    perfect neighborhood bar +1 for no TVs Read more
  • Tom S.
    Tom SmithJanuary 6, 2012
    Sometimes they put magic hat in the Sierra Nevada tap
  • Michael G.
    Michael GillmanMay 9, 2013
    Don't get an old fashioned!
  • Peter O.heart icon on user image
    Peter OlshanskyJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    consistent great live music on Sunday nights!
  • Richard B.
    Richard BlakeleyOctober 5, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Best non-blogger blogger bar in the East Village
  • Anne G.
    Anne GlassSeptember 2, 2011
    Best Boddingtons pour anywhere
  • Raphaelheart icon on user image
    RaphaelJuly 10, 2015
    No fee at the ATM... Just saying
  • Boberto P.
    Boberto PatricioMarch 31, 2012
    I like this place
  • Evan C.
    Evan CohenNovember 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tons of menus behind the bar!
  • Ben R.
    Ben RJune 28, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try ignoring the terrible tip from Red Bull.
  • Jenny A.
    Jenny AddisonJanuary 29, 2012
    @Dens foursquare stickers on Guys side confirmed.
  • Jacki
    JackiJune 3, 2011
    Just met the founder of 4sq here... Awesome!!
  • Peter N.
    Peter NJune 29, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Have a drink at scratcher and then go to curry ya a few blocks away.
  • Mike B.
    Mike ByhoffJuly 18, 2014
    Literally the worst, most inefficient bartender I have ever seen. And I drink a lot.
  • Alexa v.
    Alexa von TobelJuly 21, 2010
    have fun with the LearnVest team here, after work drinks!!
  • Wes H.
    Wes HenstockFebruary 18, 2010
    must visit my old mates behind the bar some time soon...
  • neil s.heart icon on user image
    neil southwardJuly 15, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the live music, Sunday evenings @ the Scratcher Sessions.
  • Heather F.
    Heather FinkApril 7, 2011
    I got my butt farmed here
  • Jeremy G.
    Jeremy GoldsteinMay 9, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    if Kevin K. was not the Mayor this place would rock.
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    jesus azatlánOctober 7, 2018
    buenas cervezas y tragos, buen ambiente para conversaciones con una persona muy chula
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The Scratcher
209 E 5th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
  • Mon–Sun
    • Midnight–4:00 AM
    • 11:00 AM–Midnight
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(212) 477-0030
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Free
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No
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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