Whiskey River

(212) 679-6799

575 2nd Ave (Between 31st Street and 32nd Street)
New York, NY 10016 40.7433 -73.9771

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Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

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Hours:

Daily 3pm-4am

Last updated 4.16.09

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music, Romantic Nightlife

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Whiskey River

Featured Review

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Contributor

Play beer pong while drinking one of the 10 beers on tap; also bottled beers, wine, cocktails and outdoor patio.

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Take advantage of drink specials during the nightly happy hour from 2pm to 8pm.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “outgoing bartenders, beer pong, a patio and a warm atmosphere.”
  2. “Not trendy, but great atmosphere.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The patrons seemed to be having a good time (and very drunk) with several beer pong tables seeing action, and the staff seemed friendly enough.”
  2. “However, if you're hungry while your there they do have menus for you to order food right to the bar, which is pretty cool.”
  3. “outgoing bartenders, beer pong, a patio and a warm atmosphere.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “However, if you're hungry while your there they do have menus for you to order food right to the bar, which is pretty cool.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “However, if you're hungry while your there they do have menus for you to order food right to the bar, which is pretty cool.”
  2. “Not to mention I'm a big fan of their jukebox selection!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartender is super nice and pretty quick with the service too.”
  2. “The patrons seemed to be having a good time (and very drunk) with several beer pong tables seeing action, and the staff seemed friendly enough.”
  3. “outgoing bartenders, beer pong, a patio and a warm atmosphere.”
  4. “reserved the back room-- The staff was so amazing, friendly and very accommodating and eager to please-- I was thrilled.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartender is super nice and pretty quick with the service too.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/10/11

Tip hungry bastards

by CSMobileUser6 at Citysearch

Ok, went in on thursday night with a drink with my girl and a few friends.pay for my beer and shot and have a plie of change infront of me,sitting at the bar talking to people and turn back towards the front and the cash is all gone????? Who said this was my tip?? Isn't it up to me what I wanna tip? You don't just steal money from infront of someone!!! Any way you won't see me again. Ever ever!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/22/10

Will Never Go Back!

by newy0rker at Citysearch

The bartenders here are awful. I would never ever give this place another nickel. The two bartenders at the back bar (one named Amelia) that waited on me and my friends (or should i say refused to wait on us!!) were so immature and rude. There are a million great bars in Murray Hill and East Village. Steer clear of Whiskey River!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/22/10

lame

by laxbrah at Citysearch

bartenders are really bitchy and atmosphere is lame. feels like a bad frat party.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/14/10

Worst Bar in Murray Hill

by Corkscrew81 at Citysearch

This bar gives Murray Hill a bad name.

The people and bartenders there are rude and obnoxious.

One bar server intentionally poured a beer on my friend and didn't apologize meanwhile we tried to get napkins from the bartender who was too busy snatching money out of people's hands to help us out.

One bartender Amelia was even yelling at my friends telling them they better tip her a lot or they should leave.

My friends and I will never go back after that night!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/30/09

kinda shady

by steakum at Citysearch

Walked into this bar with a buddy on a Saturday night...the crowd just seemed very young. And by young, I mean under 21. The patrons seemed to be having a good time (and very drunk) with several beer pong tables seeing action, and the staff seemed friendly enough. But the age group seemed a bit off. Almost felt like we were walking into a high school or college freshman house party.

But if that's your scene, then I'm sure you'll enjoy.

The Details on Whiskey River

Place Categories:

  • pretty quick bartender
  • big fan
  • amazing staff
  • warm atmosphere
  • really great little patio
  • really great back sunroom
  • great spot
  • pretty cool bar
  • really enjoyed place
  • friendly back room
  • amazing experience