(212) 473-8866
169 E Broadway
(Rutgers Street and Jefferson Street)
New York,
NY
10002
40.714
-73.9898
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
Hours:
Daily 4pm-4am
169 Bar
Last updated 8.28.09
What People Are Saying About 169 Bar
The Editor
Joshua M Bernstein
Citysearch
Though Chinatown is largely bereft of bars, this dingy dive serves as a scuzzy sanctuary for downtowners hunkering in the area tenements. 169 is more festive than the average bottom-feeding bar, with lush foliage, deep red-and-black booths and swimming fish keeping watchful eyes on the leopard-print pool table. Come early weekdays, and 169 is pin-drop quiet; however, the scene grows feverish late-night, when bands plug into amps and DJs crank speakers ‘til last call.
08/05/09
There are well over 169 resons to avoid this place...
by zeffer555 at Citysearch
I could gladly list over 169 reasons not to go into the 169 bar...but I don't have to. I will simply mention the only 1 thing that matters...it's bogus.
Skinhead criminals run the joint and the cops let them get away with it.
And the women who work there gag on you know what 24/7...but not yours.
Give this place not one single dime.
- Pros: None.
- Cons: Evertying about the place is bogus...
06/24/09
Biggest scammer of musicians & fans in NYC
by NJrocker1 at Citysearch
I'm completely blown away by how many positive reviews there are for this bar. Most of them must be from the owners and their friends. Do yourself a favor and search "169 bar scam" on your favorite search engine. You will read the real horror stories about this place.
Here's their scam in a nutshell: they overbook bands (we're talking about a dozen bands in one evening). Then your band will never get to play that evening unless you bring enough people. So if 9 of your friends showed up to see you play at 8pm, chances are they won't let you go on until midnight at the earliest, if at all. Even your most loyal friends will leave frustrated after shelling out $10 at the door and sitting in a dirty bar for 3 hours. The place has multiple booking agents too.
Avoid this place like the plague!
- Pros: Your band can definitely book a gig here
- Cons: You won't get to play and your friends will lose $10
11/19/08
Awesome Live Music Bar
by scatone at Citysearch
Went to 169 with some friends on Saturday, had a great time. The drinks were fairly priced, and the musicians performing were really good! My friends and I had a great time and look forward to coming back. I liked that I can see their schedule of musicians on their website. The atmoshpere is really nice here too. Very comfertable and relaxed. Good crowd as well. Great times at 169!
- Pros: Music, Bar Scene, Atmosphere
- Cons: None really, my experience was great
The Details on 169 Bar
Save Money:
Head in before 7:30pm for $3 Yuengling pints, $2 shots and well cocktails discounted $3.
Fun Fact:
Decades ago, 169's frequent fisticuffs earned the dive the nickname "Bloody Bucket."
The Extras:
Hungry? Head down the block to Handmade Noodle Shop (144 East Broadway) for juicy pork-and-chive dumplings or steaming beef noodle soup.
Category:
Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Unclassified
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Rock & Pop, Alternative Rock, Punk
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