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(212) 925-8219
128 Elizabeth St
New York,
NY
10013
40.7195
-73.9952
Neighborhoods: Little Italy, Downtown
Last updated 5.19.12
Category:
Restaurants, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
Cash
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What People Are Saying About Tropical 128
Featured Review
Lucy Blatter
Contributor
With a kitschy, tropical-themed bar in front--complete with fake palm trees, rock walls and bright rainbow lights--and a generic pool hall in back, Tropical 128 suffers from multiple personalities. And as if its theme weren't disjointed enough, the spring break vibe is inexplicably infused with an Asian flavor, thanks to a yakitori (meat skewer) menu and drinks like the Passion Pearl--a pina colada made with sake. Your best bet is to speed past the island oasis altogether, grab a cheap beer and secure a pool or snooker table. – – Hits: Unlike most other Manhattan pool halls, you…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Tropical 128 is cash only, but there's an ATM conveniently located on the premises.
- Save Money:
- Daily happy hour features a buy-one, get-one-free, beer deal.
- Food Served:
- Tasty Japanese snacks--like beef, pork and chicken yakitori, shumai and edamame--start at $2.50.
- Fun Fact:
- There's a large tropical fish tank with a two-way mirror that doubles as a wall in the men's bathroom--so you can cross "relieve myself while looking out into a bar" off your list.
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07/08/09
Unusual, but great place
by jimweir
I spent 10 nights in New York, visiting various places at the end of a round the World trip, and no-where was I made to feel more welcome.
Thanks to Tony, Olga, Tatiania, Jo-Jo and Inga,
I will definetely be back
Jim
- Pros: wonderful staff and manager
- Cons: cash only
02/09/09
Great decor and service!
by smiley_in_nyc
If you want to escape New York City and "feel" like you're at a tiki bar on a warm island in the Carribean, I strongly recommend Tropical 128. I went here this passed week-end and I was pleasantly surprised at how different the decor was ... in a good way. It almost felt like I was in a rainforest. :) The place wasn't crowded when we arrived but I'm assuming that's because it was only about 7 pm on a Saturday night. However, it was a great experience. I had the "Coconut Mania" drink and it was delicious and the bartender/waitress was very attentive and pleasant. We had a nice time. Oh, for those of you who like to shoot pool, they also have pool tables in the back. :)
The Details on Tropical 128
Place Categories:
- very attentive bartenderwaitress
- great place
- strongly recommend tropical
- great experience
