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Thirsty Scholar

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East Village, New York

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Thirsty Scholar

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The folks at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Keri and Jon are the best bartenders EVER! Tip them well!"(2 Tips)
"hot spiked cider with rum"(2 Tips)
"happy hour prices"(7 Tips)
"... place is inviting and inexpensive. Like it."(4 Tips)

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TheyAreNot theMajorityMarch 14, 2014
We just love the place & have been regulars for the last 2 years. Good strong drinks, great prices, more than decent bartenders. Fridays & Saturdays are crazy crowded & a lil annoying, so go Sun-Thur!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 23, 2012
Traditional cozy neighborhood Irish pub that has a slightly antiquated feel to it. Best during the warmer months when you can grab a table on the sidewalk.
Sam HJanuary 12, 2015
Good deals, as expected of east village. Try their Irish coffee or spiked cider both priced at $7. It will warm any cold heart (or body)
Matt EdwardsJanuary 5, 2016
Great place to duck off to if you don't feel like going to a more popular local place.
Tina SpadesJanuary 9, 2015
pete is the bee's knees. ask for a dark and stormy. tell him tina and ashanti sent u.
Peter HoshiMarch 29, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Pete the bartender is the best bartender in East Village, known him since 2000! Great prices and service!
Matheus De Mesquita SilveiraOctober 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great pub with awesome selection of beers and very friendly barman. Also, the music is great!
BenMay 26, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Andrew the bartender is awesome. If you can put up with some good old NYC ball busting, you'll find he's the man and takes VERY good care of regulars.
RCApril 8, 2015
When 13th step is spilling in to the street, this place is inviting and inexpensive. Like it.
Tina SpadesJanuary 9, 2015
pete is the bee's knees. ask for a stormy irishman. tell him tina and ashanti sent u.
Blessed 3840July 18, 2013
Pete is the Man! Makes the Best sangria too!
Ronald CooperJune 12, 2012
Pete aka the mixologist!! I will stop by there next time im in ny!!
Jason O'BrienSeptember 25, 2015
One of the better basement bars in NYC! Cheap PBR tallboys!
Jess N.August 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Look for Andrew and Kerry! They are some of the nicest bartenders you will ever meet. Andrew's Snapple drink is also extremely potent.
TerrellFebruary 11, 2015
When: Weekdays 5-8PM How: Weekday drink happy hour is accompanied by free bar food.
DJ ReadyCeeApril 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The bartender, Pete is the best bartender in New York City.
CheapismMarch 1, 2011
Need a bargain to get your buzz on? Come in between 2pm-8pm, any day of the week for happy hour prices: <$4 beers, $4 cosmos & $5 martinis. Read more
Hannah ButlerAugust 1, 2014
happy hour, which runs from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday
Kat HartmanMay 9, 2012
I love taking the little nook by the stairs- they have games there!
Matthew HurstDecember 24, 2009
Ask the bartender about what's on tap. Hapy Hour lasts until 8pm most nights, so the discount usually allows you to try tasty beers on the cheap.
Robin PolakMay 20, 2013
Very nice ambiance and very respectable beer selection.
Sherry OJuly 2, 2011
Grab some stools at the bar and stay for awhile, lively spot and the bartenders are great!
Brandy BoraJune 26, 2010
I live across the street and love having a bar where the bartender is fun to chat with, knows everyones name and what they drink.
JamesApril 15, 2016
Classic Irish pub. Free food during happy hour!
Sky SealsDecember 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Keri and Jon are the best bartenders EVER! Tip them well!
BlytheMarch 31, 2012
Uhhh "20oz sangria" is served in PINT glasses?! with tons of ice... That's just obnoxious. Lyings never cool, but red sangria IS good. Stop lying.
Julia Lord NickleFebruary 2, 2015
Can't beat the happy hour prices.
Emily HymesMarch 22, 2016
Bartender bought the bar pizza! Not overly crowded. Bartender looks like Louie CK
Scott AshenJanuary 12, 2014
Tip your bartender! They're great here
scattered stanzaJanuary 28, 2012
.the hot spiked cider with rum is the perfect cure for the winter blues aka the freezing cold.
Dave DaveMay 27, 2013
$4 well drinks and discount beer until 8pm every night.
RCApril 8, 2015
Um. A bar that gives out random free pizza? Yes.
BrodeDecember 27, 2013
Always give a thumbs-up to the Bill Murray picture. It's good luck.
Time Out New YorkMarch 30, 2010
Knock back $4 well drinks from 5 to 8pm Monday through Wednesday (and 2 to 8pm Thursday through Sunday). Read more
Marie-Claude GanacheMarch 1, 2015
Hot apple cider during Happy Hour!
Brenda BeeJanuary 21, 2013
Chill spot. Just bring your own food.
Serena TMarch 10, 2011
the hot toddy is quite good and perfect on a windy day
Tanu CNovember 23, 2013
The whiskey martinis don't exist anymore! Bartenders don't seem to know about it...
Preston ResetMay 31, 2010
Its eh. Ok. If you are in the neighborhood waiting for dinner guests or a table up the street plunk down here. The bartenders are nice people and it is a nice place to wait things out.
Jana MFebruary 3, 2013
REALLY good Dark & Stormy!
Sean MurphJanuary 6, 2013
Great pint of Guinness.
Emeltri G. AlegreAugust 28, 2013
It's trivia Tuesday get in, drink, play
ChristieAugust 15, 2012
This guy is the biggest hugest dick in the area... Might as well go home bc ur not gonna wanna deal with this doucher
Manasa VedulaJune 15, 2012
They make a mean Irish Coffee.
Cynthia RobertsJanuary 6, 2010
Go to the Thirsty Scholar and order a Gin and Tonic. Make friends with the bartenders.
DoubleDeuceMay 22, 2015
Over-priced dive.
Samuel HowardAugust 6, 2014
Not at all scholarly. Loud music every time I've been there.
Amanda ArmbrusterJuly 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Pete makes awesome whisky martinis!
Karin RendelmanApril 30, 2011
Sangria in 2 sizes!! NOT as good as mine but it'll do for tonight :)
J RoApril 2, 2012
peanut butter & jelly shot

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