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
Southern Styled Bar and Restaurant
- Wide Selection of Fine Bourbon
- New take on Southern Cooking
- Boasting a mechanical bull
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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
09/22/2008 Posted by tsioms
I went to this place Friday night with about 40 friends to celebrate a friend's safe arrival back from Iraq... we picked Mason Dixon because we thought it would be fun and cheesy because of the mechanical-bull/ whiskey selection... but our night was ruined by the so called "DJ" who was "spinning" crappy music off of his iPod... (last time I checked having an iPod does not make you a DJ) not only were his song choices deplorable, but so was his attitude... I was standing with a group of friends near the "DJ booth" and instead of politely asking us to move he yelled "Move! I'm the DJ" and proceeded to kick me and rough up one of my friends ...power trip/ roid rage? ...either way it was bad for business because we all left and all that remained were fat ugly chicks who loved showing off their cracks and muffin tops on the mechanical-bull... so if thats what you're into then this is the place for you... but if you happen to have half a brain you should pick another place
Pros: Zero
Cons: Awful DJ
08/14/2008 Posted by njtomiami
We gathered here Friday night for a birthday party and it was a blast. That bucking bronco puts everyone in a festive mood, the whole bar was mixing and chatting. There was a group of young gay men with their straight female friends. A group of male yuppies (with broken gaydar) hitting on our gay lady friends. But we all got along. Take note Bronco Girls, if you wear a spaghetti strap shirt or a very low cut shirt your breast will fall out. RE: Prices: the bronco ride dropped in price $5 all night long (not $10 after 10pm). Ask the bronco master for riding tips, a cowboy hat, and the special riding glove. Rum and coke $7, Johnny Walker red and coke $9.00. (FYI this website deems many innocent words as inappropriate and I had to change the following words in order to get my review posted - "bu" with 2 LLs I changed to bronco, Lesbia.... I changed to gay lady, boo add a "b" I changed to breast. Citysearch, give me a Fuc kin break.
Pros: great place for groups, DJ takes requests, friendly rowdy atmosphere.
Cons: hard to find parking, but there are spots on Houston St. with free meter after 7pm.
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