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Val Halla

Val Halla

What People Are Saying About Val Halla

The Editor

Kara Zuaro

Citysearch

In Short – Named for the afterlife destination of slain Vikings, Valhalla is a beer drinker's paradise. Wrought iron chandeliers and wood-paneled walls might make Erik the Red feel at home, but the sleek flat-screen TVs remind the Hell's Kitchen crowd that horned helmets aren't required. The only necessity is some decisiveness--otherwise, you'll be stuck choosing between 24 taps of international and American brews, plus a wide selection of bottles (including Trappist ales) and 30 single-malts.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/09

Everything and more...

by magicbymark

If you can't find it here, you can have it delivered. The beer selection is the BEST in Hell's Kitchen and the fact that there's no kitchen means you can pair your beer selection with any grub in the hood. Polite staff, satellite music and the best BIG SCREENS in the area result in a totally awesome experience for everyone. Don't tell just anyone about this place, just folks you want to see again.

Once you've done the V, you'll be back again and again...

...if you can find it. They're hiding in plain sight.

  • Pros: BEST SELECTION
  • Cons: Hard to find.
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/21/08

Health hazards.

by StatenIslandBoy

This bar is horrible. They have a problem with their 'plumbing', (so they say), and the bar stinks to high heaven. The bathrooms are disgusting so don't expect to use it if you go there.

While reading up on the area I have learned that the site of the bar used to be an in house dry cleaner. Well, they use a chemical called "Perk" which is highly toxic and doesn't just go away with the rebuilding of the space. In other words, their exhaust and air system is bad news... Google it if you need further proof.

There's this annoying magician that hangs around and harasses you until you buy him a drink to go away. I think he may work there or something because hes always there and seems to help himself to whatever he wants behind the bar.

All in all, there are much better places in the neighborhood that you could go to that wont charge you inflated prices for skunk beer, and don't have medical issues attached to them.

  • Pros: In a great neighborhood.
  • Cons: Health hazard.
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/12/08

Skunky Beer and a Dead Atmosphere

by bacmad19

I was at Valhalla a few months ago and tried some of my favorite, unique beers that they had on tap. Unfortunately, it appears as if they go through some of their many beers on tap very slowly as the beers had a were very skunky.

There was also a very small crowd on a Thursday night, resulting in the openness of the center of the bar leaving a very empty atmosphere in the bar.

  • Cons: Skunky Beer, Atmosphere

The Details on Val Halla

The Extras:

Flat screen TVs show the big games happening.

On the Menu:

An eclectic and international menu is offered, and it's a bit more adventurous than regular pub grub.

Save Money:

There isn't a happy hour here, but check the chalkboard out front or ask about the bar's "Beer of the Week," on sale for a few bucks cheaper than usual.

Category:

Bars & Pubs

Smoking Permitted:

No

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