One of the few places near Times Square NOT packed with tourists, escape the commotion and if you’re lucky Jimmy himself might be around to make you a signature Hurricane.
Doors open at 8 a.m. and the place fills up soon after. With a bathroom door held together by duct tape more often than not, this dive has pints for a mere $2.50.
Though you have to buzz to enter, the year-round Christmas lights and tinsel lining the ceiling, as well as the super strong mixed drinks will make you forget the reinforced iron bars on the windows…
Lots of friendly lone drinkers willing to talk to just about anyone frequent here, despite it’s dark, rough around the edges look. And smokers rejoice: the outdoor patio is open year round.
Even Sandy couldn’t down this dive. Stop by to marvel at some weird taxidermy and be treated like one of the family by the awesome staff that make this place a citywide favorite.
A jukebox loaded with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, and $8 pitchers of beer are signatures at this family-owned pub. However, fair warning: your glass of wine is from that Franzia box behind the bar.
For true dive bar value, head over before their plans to spruce things up a bit take shape and listen to the best band you’ve never heard of.
Sticky floors and Styrofoam cups attest to their true dive bar status, but this no-frills slice of Bedford Avenue serves a mean absinthe margarita.
Decrepit, small and less than stable bar stools come to mind when we think of Sophie’s, but you can’t beat the cheap drinks, and it’s a good place to play pool.
If you’re lookin to get started early, Horseshoe Bar starts serving their signature Bloody Mary at noon, or go for a “Dude” shot – Mountain Dew flavored vodka.
