Louis
(212) 673-1190
649 E 9th St
New York,
NY
10009
40.7259
-73.9791
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Alphabet City, East Village
What People Are Saying About Louis
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
This small bar's minimal, under-construction look springs from mismatched tables, blond wood benches and an untreated concrete floor. Some red bulbs and scattered art spruce it up, but it's the free jazz every night--as well as the bar's yipping pet pooch--that seals the deal for the laid-back local mix. As far as hooch goes, beers from Belgium, New York and Great Britain--don't bother asking for Heineken or Miller Lite--accompany an extensive list of cocktails, single malt scotches, bourbons and international wines.
User Reviews
Yannis
May 06, 2009
WATCH OUT FOR THE TATOOED BARMAID WITH THE EVIL ATTITUDE...... Everybody in my group complained to me about her which tainted but did not ruin a fun night, I don't think she realized some of my guests new the owner relatively well. It was a shame as apart from that Louis was a good experience with very good drinks.
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jennpss
September 20, 2008
Went all the way down here this summer because we had a great time in 07 when we went here and listed to some live Jazz. The staff was nice, but we would not of went if we knew!
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macbaum
June 06, 2008
I have been to this place a couple of times and liked the music there. So on saturday after my birthday dinner with a small group of friends we headed there. Service was very poor, the waitress had a major attitude. We waited for the second round of drinks for too long, finally they came but we were still missing two. The bartender was busy chatting with his friend instead of fixing our drinks. When we got the bill it included 20% gratuity (calculated incorrectly at ~24%). We paid the bill and left ~13% tip as the service was poor. When we were walking out my friend gave the cash to the bartender and explained we left 13% tip as we found service inadequate. He started going crazy. Raised his hands and started telling his friend, would you believe this! Then he came outside as we walked out of the place and started arguing, knowing it was my birthday! I could not believe this! I of course had to engage in a long conversation with him, but he was simply obnoxious, illogical, rude. I'm not going back.
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When to Go:
Ordinarily there are two shows each night (one at around 6pm, the second at around 9pm), but check the online calendar for specific details.
Know Before You Go:
The band might come collecting tips after their show; bring an extra dollar or two in case you enjoy the music.
Happy Hour:
From 7pm to 9pm daily, all drinks are half-priced.
Category:
Nightclubs, Beer Gardens, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Whiskey Bars, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
After Hours, Romantic Nightlife, Live Music, Late-Night Scene
