(212) 982-3006

43 E 7th St (Cross Streets Second Ave)
New York, NY 10003 40.7282 -73.9883

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Hours:

Sunday To Thursday From 03:00 PM To 02:00 AM Friday To Saturday From 03:00 PM To 04:00 AM

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

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What People Are Saying About Jimmy's 43

Featured Review

Keith Wagstaff

Contributor

One can almost imagine monks settling down for a goblet of cask ale at this subterranean East Village pub, although a well-dressed, relaxed crowd of locals is what you'll find nowadays. Dim lights embrace antlers and decorative wooden casks in a warm glow as patrons sip from an impressive array of local, German and Belgian brews, or dine from an organic market-driven menu full of dishes like steamed mussels, shrimp and grits, and lamb chorizo. Whether you consider it a bar with amazing food or a restaurant with amazing beer, you'll likely leave this cozy spot satisfied.

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The Extras:
The side room, called the Small Stage at Jimmys, serves as a space for theater, music shows and private parties (35-40 people).
What to Drink:
If you can handle strong brews, try the 1994 Rogue Old Crustaceon ($14) from the vintage list. The Six Point Smoke Porter ($7) offers a Brooklyn-brewed alternative to Guinness, and Chimay Triple is as refreshing as ever.
The Extras:
Call to book a private event in Jimmy's sizeable back room.
Know Before You Go:
A 20 percent gratuity is charged for parties of six or more.
What to Drink:
You can't go wrong with whatever cask ale they have on tap; cask ales are usually richer in flavor than normal draught beers and go down smoother as well.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Jimmy's No. 43 is an oasis of great food, amazing atmosphere and market fresh and original food.”
  2. “Creative vibe, relaxed atmosphere, tasty eats and treats”
  3. “Jimmy's is a real community place - with a great atmosphere and a staff that recognizes you and treats you right.”
  4. “Creative vibe, relaxed atmosphere, tasty eats and treats.”
  5. “Relaxed atmosphere and tasty chow - along with a creative and eye-opening beer menu.”
  6. “Great food and atmosphere”
  7. “The food was very tasty, the beer selection was interesting and varied and the music was inobtrusive but fun.”
drinks
79.40999984741211% positive
  1. “Relaxed atmosphere and tasty chow - along with a creative and eye-opening beer menu.”
  2. “The food is excellent, and pairs well with their beers; the servers are very friendly and can assist with your choices.”
  3. “Pile on great beers, delightful food, and an equally delightful staff, and you have a gem.”
  4. “Good service, beer selection and food”
  5. “enjoy splurging on food and drink - but you can't even get a good bite here.”
  6. “We tried a bunch of different beers and had a couple of great bottles of wine.”
  7. “The food was very tasty, the beer selection was interesting and varied and the music was inobtrusive but fun.”
  8. “Great space, food, beer and staff”
  9. “Small menu, didn't eat, so can't comment on the food, but great place to go for a couple glasses of wine.”
  10. “Excellent place for quality beer”
  11. “And, this is about the only place where I eat a nice dinner with a BEER, not wine (not that Jimmy doesn't have good wine, too, but the beer is so top notch!)”
  12. “And the beers are always great.”
  13. “Great beer selection and tasty appetizer foods paired well with beer.”
  14. “don't often write bad reviews, but bad food, overpriced beer, and a everything you touch”
  15. “Good food, great beer.”
  16. “Maybe that is the strategy - having to wash more beer down to drown out the bad food.”
  17. “They did have a nice beer selection and a pleasant underground setting.”
food quality
75.99999904632568% positive
  1. “Good food, great beer.”
  2. “The three scallops came on a spoon full of off white puree (with a couple of lumps), but in general it was impossible to detect the sweet potato, bean sprouts, mushrooms and cashews.”
  3. “Great space, food, beer and staff”
  4. “Creative vibe, relaxed atmosphere, tasty eats and treats”
  5. “There's a back room for live music, and Jimmy is always having outstanding events to bring in unique food and beverages for NYC.”
  6. “Everything was delicious!”
  7. “Relaxed atmosphere and tasty chow - along with a creative and eye-opening beer menu.”
  8. “Unless you like paying for rude service and mediocre food, I suggest that you do not go to Jimmy?”
  9. “The food is excellent, and pairs well with their beers; the servers are very friendly and can assist with your choices.”
  10. “would highly recommend both the shrimp and squash blossom entrees.”
  11. “Creative vibe, relaxed atmosphere, tasty eats and treats.”
  12. “enjoy splurging on food and drink - but you can't even get a good bite here.”
  13. “Great beer selection and tasty appetizer foods paired well with beer.”
  14. “Maybe that is the strategy - having to wash more beer down to drown out the bad food.”
  15. “Pile on great beers, delightful food, and an equally delightful staff, and you have a gem.”
  16. “Jimmy's No. 43 is an oasis of great food, amazing atmosphere and market fresh and original food.”
  17. “Good service, beer selection and food”
  18. “don't often write bad reviews, but bad food, overpriced beer, and a everything you touch”
  19. “hosted an informal board meeting here, and even the vegetarians said that the food was enticing, even the sausage appetizer.”
  20. “Jimmy's #43 is one of my favorite places to enjoy a tasty meal.”
  21. “Great food and atmosphere”
  22. “Small menu, didn't eat, so can't comment on the food, but great place to go for a couple glasses of wine.”
  23. “We ordered a cheese plate, which was a little on the small side, but it came with some tasty sugared almonds and dried fruit.”
  24. “Mediocre food, small portions”
  25. “The food was very tasty, the beer selection was interesting and varied and the music was inobtrusive but fun.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The menu is smaller than that in most restaurants but everything on it is incredible.”
  2. “Great beer selection and tasty appetizer foods paired well with beer.”
  3. “Small menu, didn't eat, so can't comment on the food, but great place to go for a couple glasses of wine.”
  4. “They did have a nice beer selection and a pleasant underground setting.”
  5. “The food is excellent, and pairs well with their beers; the servers are very friendly and can assist with your choices.”
  6. “The food was very tasty, the beer selection was interesting and varied and the music was inobtrusive but fun.”
  7. “Good service, beer selection and food”
  8. “Relaxed atmosphere and tasty chow - along with a creative and eye-opening beer menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Small menu, didn't eat, so can't comment on the food, but great place to go for a couple glasses of wine.”
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The food is excellent, and pairs well with their beers; the servers are very friendly and can assist with your choices.”
  2. “Good service, beer selection and food”
  3. “Great space, food, beer and staff”
  4. “Pile on great beers, delightful food, and an equally delightful staff, and you have a gem.”
  5. “Our waitress was friendly, but not exactly all there.”
  6. “great service, friendly, for us and our kid”
  7. “The bartender was very cool and the vibe was laid back--the opposite of McSorley's down the street.”
  8. “Jimmy's is a real community place - with a great atmosphere and a staff that recognizes you and treats you right.”
  9. “Service is very friendly.”
  10. “The staff was less than happy that we reserved a table for 6 and there were only two of us.”
  11. “Unless you like paying for rude service and mediocre food, I suggest that you do not go to Jimmy?”
  12. “We had an awesome time and the staff was great to us even though we were slightly louder and rowdier than the crowd they usually get.”
value
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “but you could also buy a pretty good brand 6-pack for the price of one glass here.”
  2. “don't often write bad reviews, but bad food, overpriced beer, and a everything you touch”
  3. “Mediocre food, small portions”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/02/10

Underground cute Craft Beer Spot

by Athena Chang , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Jimmy's No 43 looks so shabby outside that I never walked in since I moved to East Village 4 years ago. Due to a coupon offering, I found out on Yelp that it has excellent reviews and I finally paid my first visit last night.

Truth to be told, I was quite impressed with the beer menu and quality of food. they have a good selection of craft beer and some of them appear to be seasonal. Also, their food is locally sourced so they are fresh and mostly organic I believe.

My boyfriend tried their local oyster, which comes in 1 plate of 3 for $5. We ordered the Piggery farm sausage and the Shrimp gritte for dinner. The flavor is just amazing. Each dish looks quite simple but the flavor is rich and explosive.

the only negative thing is it is VERY hot in there. I don't know if their AC broke or something but the fans are not strong enough for sure so be aware.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/02/09

A favorite neighborhood treat

by CatPeculiar at Citysearch

I've been so happy to have this place in the 'hood ever since it opened. Jimmy's is a real community place - with a great atmosphere and a staff that recognizes you and treats you right. And, this is about the only place where I eat a nice dinner with a BEER, not wine (not that Jimmy doesn't have good wine, too, but the beer is so top notch!). Just love it, and love Jimmy himself, too!

  • Pros: Amazing craft beer, food that's always a suprise & a treat
  • Cons: Weekend crowds can keep me from my Jimmy's!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/01/09

waiting to go back!

by smsfood at Citysearch

great service, friendly, for us and our kid

  • Pros: best beer sausages
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/26/09

Best place for a classy beer

by alwaystwirling at Citysearch

Try the risotto! I am a vegetarian and the menu does not offer me a wide selection, but the selection it does offer is pretty great.

And the beers are always great. Even better are Jimmy's frequents tastings and events which always make a great evening out.

  • Pros: Huge moderately priced selection of beers on tap/bottle
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/25/09

Best place for unusual beers!

by Peter B at Citysearch

Jimmy's may be off the beaten path a little but that just adds to its uniqueness. Great beer selection and tasty appetizer foods paired well with beer. Sausage, cheese, and toasted nuts were excellent! We have taken others there over the past two years and will continue to visit when in the City.

Pete and Donna from Haverhill, MA

  • Pros: Many unusual beers to choose from
  • Cons: off the beaten path a little

The Details on Jimmy's 43

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great beer
  • great relaxed atmosphere
  • favorite place
  • great staff
  • rude service
  • incredible everything
  • creative vibe
  • very enjoyable experience
  • eye-opening beer menu
  • enjoy tasty meal
  • outstanding events
  • excellent cheese
  • great bottles
  • great appetizer foods
  • mediocre small portions
  • highly recommend squash blossom entrees
  • tasty sugared almonds
  • good nothing
  • full spoon
  • great space
  • highly recommend shrimp
  • fresh market
  • very cool bartender
  • favorite neighborhood