Mason Dixon
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 260-4100
- Cross Street:
- Between Stanton Street and Rivington Street
- Directions:
- F, V; J, M, Z at Essex St-Delancey
- Hours:
- Sun, Tue-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am
Message from Mason Dixon
The Place to Throw a Party
- Mechanical Bull
- Southwestern Food
- Borboun Bar
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Editorial Review for Mason Dixon – by Justine Goodman
In Short
From brothers Rob and Will Shamlian (the proprietors of Fat Baby, Dark Room and Spitzer's Corner) comes this country western-themed joint, notable more for its mechanical bull rides than for its ho-downs. Aside from those who come just to experience the novelty of the beast--which effortlessly tosses most riders to the floor, while a crowd of drunken revelers surround the bullpen to leer, jeer, and cheer--Mason Dixon seems to appeal to that segment of Lower East Side drinkers who prefer collegiate sports and sweatshirts to fedoras and vintage wine.
Hits: At roughly 1,500 square feet, the sprawling bar is perfect for claustrophobes and larger groups, which can be accommodated without having to suffer any indignities at the door.
Misses: Although the bull adds a dimension of eccentric fun to a neighborhood swarming with bars, the crowd is decidedly one-dimensional.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedThe menu's got down-home apps like buttermilk chicken wings or crab cakes, and also a "Stick to your ribs grub" menu, which features pulled pork, fried chicken and short ribs.
The ExtrasMason Dixon's all-wooden, barnhouse-style decor will transport you to a world far from Essex Street--right up until you get the bill and remember that this saloon is still in modern Manhattan after all.
Know Before You GoDon't expect to mount the bull for cheap--at $10 a pop, you may get the feeling you're being taken for a different kind of ride.
User Reviews for Mason Dixon
01/29/2009 Posted by Jenijen1227
Our group of 14 ppl went there for a birthday party Tuesday night. The main attraction at the bar is the mechanical bullride (Charge $5 a ride) that seemed ok. We ordered food which was suprisingly good. The menu didnt have a big selection of drinks. Just a whiskey list. The poor waitress had to constantly repeat what beer was available. The drawback was... they played slow tempo country music and it was lame. Any upbeat party music would have sufficed. The whole ambiance and mood of the room was dark and dreary. After thirty minutes of being there, I wanted to slit my wrist. We asked the waitress, bartender and another gentleman who I assumed was the manager if they could play some music that was a little more upbeat. We were there for a birthday party mind you. However our requests were ignored. The waitress did tell us that she had no control over the music and she has told the management many times that people complain about it. This place is obviously poorly managed and won’t last long. We ended up leaving and going to the Fat Black Pussycat to here better music and get our party on.
Pros: None
Cons: Dull, monotoned muffled music and a dark, dreary lackluster room.
10/17/2008 Posted by boblablah
I have a lot of spots that I like to do the beverage thing at. You know, where I let the week go one drink at a time. Mason Dixon is one of my faves. They have all the fun none of the frills. Once I even met a pretty gal there who swept me off my feet. We are getting married soon!
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