(212) 254-0204

92 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003 40.727 -73.9887

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Hours:

12:00-4:00am 365 days a year

Last updated 1.29.10

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Kabin

Featured Review

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The Scene – Part neighborhood hangout, part laid-back lounge and all about a happening happy hour, this bar's look is pure cabin kitsch. Its fake wooden logs and antique signs fondly recall those inexplicable logging attractions at every theme park. The televisions at the ends of the bar give off a slightly divey vibe, but the cozy, cushy lounge in back provides a sexy den for dates. – – The Draw – Locals camp out early to take advantage of its generous specials, including a two-for-one happy hour and ever-changing daily deals like cheap margarita pints. The bar boasts…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Happy hour is the best time to visit--the two-for-one drinks, 5pm-8pm (10pm on Tue), make it a great spot for a budget-friendly after-work buzz. Fri-Sun, DJs spin from 11pm until 4am.
Know Before You Go:
Kabin occupies the site of the former Black Star Lounge.
The Extras:
Looking to make like a VIP? The lounge area provides bottle service and can also be reserved for private parties.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. It attracts a fun crowd, the bartenders are super friendly ( and as a plus seem to be die hard Yankee fans) All in all, Iove Kabin ( yes with a K) See you at happy hour!
  2. love going there because the bartenders are attentive, usually remember what i drink before i ask for it, and are really fun!
  3. good jukebox, great place to go and have fun, yet not too crazy.
  4. The jukebox has a nice selection and the bartender was not only super fun, but she was very easy on the eyes.
  5. The bartenders are fun and hot!
drinks
72.22000122070312% positive
  1. kabin is an awesome bar!
  2. This is a casual bar ( but has a great lounge in the back and a pool table) It's a great place to meet up for a drink and unwind with friends.
  3. it's a simple bar, with flat screens, great place for games, there's a pool table in the back, and there's the occasional comedy show which is funny as hell.
  4. She also had great drink suggestions and chatted with us like old friends as she mixed them up for us
  5. love going there because the bartenders are attentive, usually remember what i drink before i ask for it, and are really fun!
  6. they're happy hour is the best, but theyre drinks are still cheap.
  7. also meet up for happy hour here sometimes after work b.c of the great drink specials ( Who can go wrong with buy one get one free?)
  8. all you negative reviewers are better off going to some hotel bar or club and spend $20 for a drink served by a cold lifeless model who thinks you should tip her cause she's pretty!
  9. Yes, it is Kabin with a k whcih was kind of annoying but anyway, yes the drinks were cheap, the lounge was a cool concept.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. but nice, non pretentious bartenders and you can order or bring in any food ya want its great.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The jukebox has a nice selection and the bartender was not only super fun, but she was very easy on the eyes.
overall
87.5% positive
  1. just an overall simple great place!
  2. it's a simple bar, with flat screens, great place for games, there's a pool table in the back, and there's the occasional comedy show which is funny as hell.
  3. This is a casual bar ( but has a great lounge in the back and a pool table) It's a great place to meet up for a drink and unwind with friends.
  4. good jukebox, great place to go and have fun, yet not too crazy.
service
72.7299976348877% positive
  1. The service is great whenever I have been in
  2. It attracts a fun crowd, the bartenders are super friendly ( and as a plus seem to be die hard Yankee fans) All in all, Iove Kabin ( yes with a K) See you at happy hour!
  3. You people are just whack!
  4. The bartender was horrible.
  5. The bartenders are fun and hot!
  6. The jukebox has a nice selection and the bartender was not only super fun, but she was very easy on the eyes.
  7. people have one bad experience and then try and smear the reputation of one of the coolest bars in the east vill.
  8. love going there because the bartenders are attentive, usually remember what i drink before i ask for it, and are really fun!
  9. Our usual bartender ( brown hair..bangs-adorable with a killer sense of humor) was extremely attentive and made us feel right at home.
  10. but nice, non pretentious bartenders and you can order or bring in any food ya want its great.
  11. As for the staff, Kabin has great bartenders!
value
50.0% positive
  1. they're happy hour is the best, but theyre drinks are still cheap.
  2. Yes, it is Kabin with a k whcih was kind of annoying but anyway, yes the drinks were cheap, the lounge was a cool concept.
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/28/10

NEVER EVER AGAIN

by gehrycoleman

it's one thing to have a couple of douches try to bully their way onto the pool table and when they don't get their way, throw a handful of quarters at your head and stomp around threatening to kill your entire group of friends and your family--it's another thing to then have the tall skinny bouncer with dreads come back and not give a shit. he enabled their supreme douchery and was horribly rude about the whole ordeal and refused kick out the lunatic asshat whose 'roid rage was ruining everyone's night. go back to long island and stay there.

  • Pros: nice brunette bartender with the tattoos
  • Cons: idiots everywhere
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/01/10

kabin-best friggin happy hour ever.

by jamiebzz

bottom line-2 for 1 drinks every single day of the week you guys from 5 to 8, BUT on tues it goes till 10. i mean, happy hour on sunday! helloooo! but nice, non pretentious bartenders and you can order or bring in any food ya want its great. good times.

  • Pros: 2 for 1 drinks. nuff said
  • Cons: ummm. cant think of any.....
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/10

For a Good Time go to Kabin

by therealone

My friends and I were trying to go to Lit across the street and were not let in so we just so happened to stumble into the Kabin! We literally had a f-ing AWESOME time. The jukebox has a nice selection and the bartender was not only super fun, but she was very easy on the eyes.

We closed the place down at 4am and I have been back at least once a week since. I LOVE THIS BAR!

  • Pros: 2-for-1 hr, great bartender, warm comfy feeling
  • Cons: no food, but there is a menu book.
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/21/09

Purse Stolen Here- BEWARE!

by CHicks

Last night we were sent by the door guy at Mayahauel to Cabin to have a drink while we waited for a table to become available. We were a group of 8 people sitting together in the front of the bar. At some point in the 30 minutes we were there, my purse was stolen. The bar tender informed me purses were stolen "all the time" there. If you go to Cabin be careful and make sure to keep for bags/wallets close.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/23/09

Great place for great simple fun!

by Ari

Kabin is a place that no one really pays attention to which is great! it's a simple bar, with flat screens, great place for games, there's a pool table in the back, and there's the occasional comedy show which is funny as hell...just an overall simple great place!

  • Pros: cheap drinks, the comedy show, great service!
  • Cons: no food!

The Details on Kabin

Place Categories:

  • fun non pretentious bartenders
  • great place
  • not recommend kabin
  • love bar
  • good happy hour
  • sweet staff
  • great music
  • great drink
  • cold model
  • great dj
  • horrible bartender
  • very nice les
  • matter how big nook
  • just whack people
  • good jukebox
  • great service
  • matter how big group
  • favorite discoveries
  • great drink suggestions
  • extremely attentive usual bartender
  • order you
  • bad experience
  • great intimate back lounge
  • flat screens

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