Brass Monkey

Though the bar's backdrop of glowing liquor bottles and exposed-brick walls is reminiscent of nearby see-and-be-seen spots, the relaxed, friendly pub vibe sets it apart. It's all wood, from floors to tables to ceiling beams. Grab a spot in the more intimate front room; the high-ceilinged back room feels a bit impersonal. The mixed after-work crowd morphs into a late-night male-dominated one. Brass Monkey could have just relaxed and served great draft beer--the 20 choices include Boddington's, Hoegaarden, Chimay and Magic Hat--but it also created a tasty grub menu. Try the burger, which arrives…

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When to Go:: Happy hour is from 12pm-7pm during the week.
Outdoor Seating:: In warmer weather, take advantage of Brass Monkey's outdoor patio.

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ambiance	94.44000244140625% positive	“Huge ceilings and beautiful wooden interior make this space beautiful and comfortable while promoting mingling.” “have been to at least 4 birthday parties at Brass Monkey and every party has been so much fun!” “great ppl great fun” “It's spacious, the atmosphere is great, and the music is alot of fun.” “There is no hassle at the door, the inside is really big so it doesn't get all packed and sweaty and the crowd is attractive and fun.” “Relaxed atmosphere makes for a big difference in a neighbourhood full of chi-chi establishments.” “It is a great location that offers beautiful ambiance along with great company.” “She picked a good spot as the beer selection was execellent, appetizers tasty and the crowd was fun.” “Good music, fun crowd, and the location can't be beat.”
drinks	94.44000244140625% positive	“All in all great night and great bar.” “One really awesome waitress even went and got drinks for us so we wouldn't have to go back downstairs.” “The bar filled up so much that there was noooo room to dance and it was hard to find people b/c it is a big bar.” “great bar and a joy to little west 12th street, proper bar and now with outdoor space even better.” “Best bar for a good time in w village/meatpacking, without the pretentious attitude at most other bars/clubs in the area.” “There's a front bar area and then the 2nd half of the bar has a big screen TV to watch games and the like.” “There are too many pertentious clubs in the meat packing district getting love- Give a good time bar some love!” “love this bar.” “She picked a good spot as the beer selection was execellent, appetizers tasty and the crowd was fun.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“its a breathe of fresh air in an otherwise snobby neighborhood.” “#2 - the food is really really good (they often have Calamari, but you have to ask) #3 - the crowd is relaxed and "normal” “There are too many pertentious clubs in the meat packing district getting love- Give a good time bar some love!” “Loved the place and food was pretty decent, but it got so packed that we could not move.” “She picked a good spot as the beer selection was execellent, appetizers tasty and the crowd was fun.” “Mussels, fries and burger were awesome.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“She picked a good spot as the beer selection was execellent, appetizers tasty and the crowd was fun.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Other than that, great place!” “Brass Monkey is a great place to hang-out.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“One really awesome waitress even went and got drinks for us so we wouldn't have to go back downstairs.” “The bartenders, door staff, waitresses were all awesome, my friends and I will definetly be back.”
service	85.71000099182129% positive	“Horrible service.” “The bartenders, door staff, waitresses were all awesome, my friends and I will definetly be back.” “The bar filled up so much that there was noooo room to dance and it was hard to find people b/c it is a big bar.” “The crowd was really friendly despite the fact that it got more and more packed as the night went on.” “One really awesome waitress even went and got drinks for us so we wouldn't have to go back downstairs.” “I'd recommend this place for After Work or if you are interested in meeting new people.” “Great place, semi-rude service”

09/01/11

go somewhere else

by mimifromnyc

overcrowded and overpriced. the bathroom was disgusting and my drink had a hair in it. WTF. it also took forever to get our drinks. but the biggest complaint of all...we ordered grey goose vodka martinis and they served some well vodka instead. it's not that i'm such a die-hard grey goose fan (i'm not) but I can surely tell the difference if you replace it with total crap. this is unacceptable. there are much better places to go than here.

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08/31/11

rude bartenders

by nyorker1

Went here a few weeks ago with a couple of work friends. The bartenders were rude and took forever to take our orders and then took forever to give us our drinks, and when we finally got our drinks they tasted bad. Never ever going back here. We went to another bar after we finished our first round of drinks. Waste of money, waste of time.

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02/22/11

Great Party spot

by musicalny

For real, love this spot. Partied with some crazy work people and we will be going back for sure. Honestly one of my favorite bars in all of nyc. great atmosphere, great people.

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02/22/11

Great Bar & Cool Rooftop

by CityGirlL1

I highly recommend Brass Monkey if you are looking for a fun bar after work or anytime. Not pretentious, plenty of seating. The upstairs bar is much more spacious and open than the downstairs. The rooftop is awesome too so go early to snag some tables! the roof is great for daytime cocktailing in the summer! the menu is yummy as well. great burgers, fries, hummos etc. I threw a 30th bday party for my best friend at Brass Monkey and it was a real hit as well.

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10/25/10

Rude Waitresses

by Jenn3133

While the bar's decor has potential as a fun sports bar, the wait staff (specifically the females) were very rude. I was trying to have a good time and chat with my friends, but on several occasions two different waitresses were getting frustrated with the crowd and were having difficulty bringing food to another section of the bar. I was expecting a simple 'excuse me,' but instead they were making rude comments and getting very angry that the bar was crowded. I would have guessed that they would be used to the crowds, and even welcome them as it means more business for the bar! It was very difficult to have a good time with my friends as these waitresses were going out of their way to be rude to us. Luckily, there are several bars in NYC that we were able to move on to with much better service.

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09/01/11

go somewhere else

by mimifromnyc

08/31/11

rude bartenders

by nyorker1

02/22/11

Great Party spot

by musicalny

02/22/11

Great Bar & Cool Rooftop

by CityGirlL1

10/25/10

Rude Waitresses

by Jenn3133

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