Louis 649
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 673-1190
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue B and Avenue C
- Directions:
- L at 1st Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Live Music Venue 2005, Wine Bar 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 7pm-4am
Editorial Review for Louis 649 – by Katie Heffernan
In Short
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.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOrdinarily 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 GoThe band might come collecting tips after their show; bring an extra dollar or two in case you enjoy the music.
User Reviews for Louis 649
07/29/2007 Posted by bobnyc34
I DON'T KNOW IF HE WAS JUST A BARTENDER OR A BARTENDER/OWNER AS WELL. BUT WHO EVER HE WAS, HE WAS ETREMELLY DIRESPECTFUL IN THE WAY HE TALKED TO MY FRIENDS AND I AS WE WERE TRYING TO ORDER A DRINK. THE OTHER YOUNGER MALE BARTENDER WAS VERY NICE THOUGH. I WOULD NOT GO BACK TO THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN, NOR WOULD I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE JUST BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE ALONE FROM THIS ONE INDIVIDUAL.
Cons: UNFRIENDLY BARTENDER/OWNER
04/25/2007 Posted by drpersianversion
Great place to have port [maybe even a cigar - I'll have to ask] with friends or lover to warm soft jazz...cozy...very very small space but sooooo warm!! I loved the bartender [? owner] and his dog [who was also uber friendly]....I love these hidden little gems in the city...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Pros: everything
Cons: small :(
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