| ambiance |
93.64999771118164% positive |
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but if you're with a couple of people and looking for a chill, low key place with great decor, its definitely worth a visit. ”
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The decor was nothing to speak of, the crowd was a little obnoxious (rowdy college-aged drunk girls bumping into you) but that's not Skinny's fault of course. ”
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was wrong It's the most comfortable chill spot in the Les. ”
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The Skinny is great for a night out; it's an excellent place to throw a drama-free, fun party. ”
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Every city has it establishments that believe that they are the cutting edge of culture and in small doses these places can be fun, but not every city has a bar with true character. ”
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service was nice, atmosphere was even better, but i did feel that the skinny was a little short on space (but it does live up to its name, so I guess that has to count for something!) ”
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spent most of the night making sure my guests were happy rather than having any fun myself. ”
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The staff is fun, the music is great, and the atmosphere is totally fun. ”
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Overall I liked the atmosphere even though it was dead until like 11pm. ”
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The music was great and everyone had fun. ”
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The cool as hell bartenders keep it interesting with fun conversation, great music (jukebox, live and d.j.), and eclectic everychanging artwork. ”
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The dj's are great & fun, the bar & door staff are a dream, drinks are stiff & cheap, crowd is diverse & interesting and attitude clocks in at 'absolute zero'. ”
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With cool art, a pacman table, and lava lamps, the decor is "minimalistic kitsch. ”
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With a pool table upstairs, comfortable lounge benches and a bar that, when your drunk, seems to stretch all the way to the restrooms; this rock and roll bar offers a lot more than meets the eye. ”
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The atmosphere was great. ”
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The Skinny did not disappoint great atmosphere, cheap drinks, and cool, nice people. ”
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You can't beat the laid back, friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks and accommodating staff. ”
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the atmosphere was great, the drinks were tasty but strong, and it was just an awesome time. ”
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The SKINnY brings a comfortable atmosphere, friendly patrons and an amazing staff of bartenders. ”
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The new pool table and games at the bar make the bar that much more fun! ”
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good atmosphere, fun tunes, wanted to stay all night. ”
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| drinks |
90.3499984741211% positive |
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The drinks were prepared well and at pretty good prices. ”
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Great drinks, great people, great night! ”
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Fun crowds, great drink prices and an ever evolving assortment of DJs. ”
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Oh and drink deals were great! ”
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highly recommend this bar! ”
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The bartenders who were very good (quick and friendly) started my drink special a half hour earlier then was necessary, so i was sure to stay late and pay for drinks aftwerwards to return the favor. ”
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Surrounded by the works of artists flickering in the light of the candlelight bar, drinks are poured with a friendly introduction. ”
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Fun bar! ”
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the cheap drinks and great staff will have you coming back for sure. ”
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Cheap drinks, good music and a staff the treats you like you are at "Cheers ”
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You can't beat the laid back, friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks and accommodating staff. ”
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The drinks were cheap which was a relief from the normal city prices which are ridiculous. ”
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The bartender is so cute (the blonde with blue eyes), the drink is dirt cheap, and the people there are really cool (not the bridge and tunnel kinda people). ”
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Drinks were cheap, music consisted of some of my favs, & I absolutely loved the different areas of the bar where you could hang out. ”
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With a pool table upstairs, comfortable lounge benches and a bar that, when your drunk, seems to stretch all the way to the restrooms; this rock and roll bar offers a lot more than meets the eye. ”
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My friend got a free bracelet for her birthday and the drink prices were amazing for NYC, plus the DJ really played the crowd. ”
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Every city has it establishments that believe that they are the cutting edge of culture and in small doses these places can be fun, but not every city has a bar with true character. ”
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The Skinny did not disappoint great atmosphere, cheap drinks, and cool, nice people. ”
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The only reason I am giving this place a 1.5 and not lower is because our waitress was very nice and she worked hard to get our drinks to us quickly despite the billions of orders she was juggling. ”
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Good prices on drinks at The Skinny ”
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have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first, reading all the reviews--the birthday party breakdown just sounded too good to be true: drink specials for my friends and I drink for free? ”
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The new pool table and games at the bar make the bar that much more fun! ”
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bar staff is very friendly ”
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The drinks were inexpensive but the pours were generous, the music was great, and everyone there was having a great time. ”
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great deals on strong drinks and really nice and chill staff. ”
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Went to the Skinny with several of my friends recently for a few drinks and while it wasn't my favorite place, I can't say I had any major issues with it either. ”
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Music is pretty cool, different every time I go there, and they have real DJ's that spin vinyl up above the bar. ”
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know I can pop into this bar any night of the week and be greeted with big smiles from the bartenders and owners, this is ol school service where being a repeat customer means you become a friend. ”
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As a hangout spot or a place to grab a drink real quick it's okay, but as a place to celebrate an occasion, there are better places out there. ”
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No lame bar minimum, bottle service upsell, no private room nonsense, bathroom attendants ”
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the atmosphere was great, the drinks were tasty but strong, and it was just an awesome time. ”
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Um, I wouldn't recommend you go there expecting an all nighter at some great lounge in the city, next time I'd probably stop in for cheap drinks and then keep it moving. ”
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The waitress and bar staff were pretty friendly and good otherwise, but I would not recommend this place for any kind of get-together. ”
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The staff was friendly, the drinks werent crazy expense, and the music was awesome. ”
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gave this place 3 stars to be fair, as the drinks were cheap and our server, Anna, was really attentive and friendly. ”
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The dj's are great & fun, the bar & door staff are a dream, drinks are stiff & cheap, crowd is diverse & interesting and attitude clocks in at 'absolute zero'. ”
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love the bar and will continue to go, never again before 10, cheap drinks or not. ”
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Cheap drinks, good conversation and the guarantee that you won't remember it the next morning. ”
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| food quality |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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HIGHLY suggest you check it out for yourself and if after you go, you think that I lied or even exaggerated about anything I said, than I'll certainly be willing to buy you a fresh battery for your hearing aid! ”
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the atmosphere was great, the drinks were tasty but strong, and it was just an awesome time. ”
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| menu variety |
50.0% positive |
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The dj's are great & fun, the bar & door staff are a dream, drinks are stiff & cheap, crowd is diverse & interesting and attitude clocks in at 'absolute zero'. ”
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The DJ was annoying, we were spending $$ and requested a few songs for our party, but he looked at us like we were crazy (very "how dare you question my song choices, you're not possibly cooler than me" kind of way). ”
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| overall |
77.77999877929688% positive |
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The Skinny is great for a night out; it's an excellent place to throw a drama-free, fun party. ”
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Seems to be a good place to meet other single people. ”
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Fri's apparently don't crowd up 'til late, which is great if you want the place all to yourself! ”
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The waitress and bar staff were pretty friendly and good otherwise, but I would not recommend this place for any kind of get-together. ”
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Not the killer type of place that some of the reviews indicate, but a good place to hang out. ”
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At one point, a friend and i discovered that the best place to not be in anyone's way was to huddle under the stairs. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The bartenders who were very good (quick and friendly) started my drink special a half hour earlier then was necessary, so i was sure to stay late and pay for drinks aftwerwards to return the favor. ”
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| service |
97.15999603271484% positive |
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I've had many friends meet people at The SKINnY - great singles scene. ”
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The bartenders who were very good (quick and friendly) started my drink special a half hour earlier then was necessary, so i was sure to stay late and pay for drinks aftwerwards to return the favor. ”
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The bartenders were amazing; they made me and my girls feel like we owned the place. ”
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The staff was friendly, the drinks werent crazy expense, and the music was awesome. ”
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We were in the mezzanine and Sean the Owner/bartender was So nice. ”
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The manager accomodated our crazy requests, and the bartender was great (didnt catch her name), the bouncers were friendly (which is RARE). ”
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The staff is fun, the music is great, and the atmosphere is totally fun. ”
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Service here is wonderful and some of the coolest 'real' people. ”
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The only reason I am giving this place a 1.5 and not lower is because our waitress was very nice and she worked hard to get our drinks to us quickly despite the billions of orders she was juggling. ”
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Unlike most bars downtown, the barstaff here was extremely friendly and it's one of the few places that was open until 4am. ”
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The Skinny did not disappoint great atmosphere, cheap drinks, and cool, nice people. ”
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Bar service was pretty good considering size of crowd. ”
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The waitress and bar staff were pretty friendly and good otherwise, but I would not recommend this place for any kind of get-together. ”
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gave this place 3 stars to be fair, as the drinks were cheap and our server, Anna, was really attentive and friendly. ”
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Cheap drinks, good music and a staff the treats you like you are at "Cheers ”
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The cool as hell bartenders keep it interesting with fun conversation, great music (jukebox, live and d.j.), and eclectic everychanging artwork. ”
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Cool spot, good D.J., relaxing vibe, and bartenders were cool. ”
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The staff took care of us and the service was great. ”
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Drinks were very inexpensive, bartenders were friendly, waitress was prompt, and the list goes on. ”
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The bartenders and bouncers were friendly and accommodating. ”
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We had the whole back room, with Dori our waitress, who was honestly amazing. ”
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The bartender is so cute (the blonde with blue eyes), the drink is dirt cheap, and the people there are really cool (not the bridge and tunnel kinda people). ”
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You can't beat the laid back, friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks and accommodating staff. ”
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Drinks were inexpensive, and the bartenders and owner were super nice to my friends and I, supplying us with free shots till after closing and humoring our overly drunk/half passed out friend. ”
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service was nice, atmosphere was even better, but i did feel that the skinny was a little short on space (but it does live up to its name, so I guess that has to count for something!) ”
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saturday. Everyone from the bartenders to the door were so nice and helpful. ”
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the cheap drinks and great staff will have you coming back for sure. ”
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but if you're with a couple of people and looking for a chill, low key place with great decor, its definitely worth a visit. ”
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The SKINnY brings a comfortable atmosphere, friendly patrons and an amazing staff of bartenders. ”
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threw a party there last night and the staff was very attentive to our needs. ”
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The space was great and the entire staff was wonderful. ”
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Staff is friendly overall. ”
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The staff was friendly and attentive at the front door and inside. ”
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just had to take a moment from my very hectic life to turn people on to my favorite spot on the LES called Skinnys Bar & ”
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No lame bar minimum, bottle service upsell, no private room nonsense, bathroom attendants ”
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Oh yeah, one more thing, the bouncer is really cool and friendly. ”
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know I can pop into this bar any night of the week and be greeted with big smiles from the bartenders and owners, this is ol school service where being a repeat customer means you become a friend. ”
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The bartenders and waitress were amazing. ”
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bar staff is very friendly ”
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great jukebox, sweet little lounge area upstairs and sean, one of the owners/bartenders is fabulous! ”
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Alex the bartender was awesome. ”
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10/27. Sharon was very helpful in helping me reserve the mezzanine and my server, Anna Jean, was so attentive and friendly. ”
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Great drinks, great people, great night! ”
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great deals on strong drinks and really nice and chill staff. ”
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Seems to be a good place to meet other single people. ”
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The dj's are great & fun, the bar & door staff are a dream, drinks are stiff & cheap, crowd is diverse & interesting and attitude clocks in at 'absolute zero'. ”
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Surrounded by the works of artists flickering in the light of the candlelight bar, drinks are poured with a friendly introduction. ”
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| value |
90.38000106811523% positive |
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Otherwise you would just pay full price and I will figure it out later ”
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Good prices on drinks at The Skinny ”
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Drinks were very inexpensive, bartenders were friendly, waitress was prompt, and the list goes on. ”
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You tend to stress when you plan these things, its nice when it works out and I thought worth givin you guysa shout back. ”
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The bartender is so cute (the blonde with blue eyes), the drink is dirt cheap, and the people there are really cool (not the bridge and tunnel kinda people). ”
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The drinks were inexpensive but the pours were generous, the music was great, and everyone there was having a great time. ”
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My friend got a free bracelet for her birthday and the drink prices were amazing for NYC, plus the DJ really played the crowd. ”
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gave this place 3 stars to be fair, as the drinks were cheap and our server, Anna, was really attentive and friendly. ”
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The dj's are great & fun, the bar & door staff are a dream, drinks are stiff & cheap, crowd is diverse & interesting and attitude clocks in at 'absolute zero'. ”
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great deals on strong drinks and really nice and chill staff. ”
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the bottle prices were great, hundreds cheaper than other places in Manhattan. ”
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Drinks are affordable, $4 for a Bud Light Bottle and we got a buyback on our 4th round. ”
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the cheap drinks and great staff will have you coming back for sure. ”
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Oh and drink deals were great! ”
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but if you're with a couple of people and looking for a chill, low key place with great decor, its definitely worth a visit. ”
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Drinks were cheap, music consisted of some of my favs, & I absolutely loved the different areas of the bar where you could hang out. ”
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Um, I wouldn't recommend you go there expecting an all nighter at some great lounge in the city, next time I'd probably stop in for cheap drinks and then keep it moving. ”
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You can't beat the laid back, friendly atmosphere, cheap drinks and accommodating staff. ”
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Drinks were inexpensive, and the bartenders and owner were super nice to my friends and I, supplying us with free shots till after closing and humoring our overly drunk/half passed out friend. ”
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love the bar and will continue to go, never again before 10, cheap drinks or not. ”
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... great values and ecclectic crowd ”
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The Skinny did not disappoint great atmosphere, cheap drinks, and cool, nice people. ”
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The drinks were cheap which was a relief from the normal city prices which are ridiculous. ”
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The drinks were prepared well and at pretty good prices. ”
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Fun crowds, great drink prices and an ever evolving assortment of DJs. ”
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They play good music, from 80's to house music, not to mention that they have a cool very cheap jukebox (i think it's $1 for 5 songs). ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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As a hangout spot or a place to grab a drink real quick it's okay, but as a place to celebrate an occasion, there are better places out there. ”
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The bartenders who were very good (quick and friendly) started my drink special a half hour earlier then was necessary, so i was sure to stay late and pay for drinks aftwerwards to return the favor. ”
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