Thunder Jackson's
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 677-6700
- Cross Street:
- Sullivan Street
- Directions:
- A, B, C, D, E; F, V at W 4th St
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Thunder Jackson's – by Joshua M. Bernstein
In Short
Hitch on spurs before sauntering inside this self-described "urban roadhouse," which is noticeably lacking in the sawdust-on-the-floor and girls-dancing-on-the-bar departments. Instead, you'll discover glossy tables and a long, L-shaped bar lit by plentiful flat-screen TVs displaying the day's athletic contests to the hooting appreciation of unwinding Wall Streeters and Phi Kappa-types. Most sip domestic beer, but brave drunkards opt for Miller High Life 40-ouncers served in brown paper bags, which the bartenders have thoughtfully crinkled around the bottleneck.
Hits: While your favorite game flashes across the flat-screen TVs, you'll chomp some of the finest bar food this side of Washington Square Park.
Misses: Novelty aside, do you really want to pay $12 for a 40-ounce of Miller High Life served in a brown paper bag? You're better off heading to a bodega and sitting on someone's stoop.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedOverdose on upscale, meaty bar snacks including porterhouse steaks sided with sweet potato fries, hoisin-glazed pork ribs and even buttery escargot.
Know Before You GoUse caution if visiting Thunder Jackson's on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, when the neighborhood turns into a veritable retreat for inebriated out-of-towners and college kids.
Fun FactIf you find yourself craving General Tso's chicken upon entering the bar, it could be because this corner spot once housed a branch of Chinese chain Wok 'N Roll.
User Reviews for Thunder Jackson's
10/07/2008 Posted by geekman
This place is downright cheesy. The food was awful, drinks overpriced, overall a lame place. I felt like I was the only one there, wait a minute, I think I was! It was Empty. Much better places to have a drink or bar grub within a block of this dump. Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!! Spend your money elsewhere.
09/29/2008 Posted by bombrican
It seems like we always end up here, even if we've decided to go somewhere else. The people are so friendly, and the owner/manager has initated us into his "Family" . It's fun watching people attempt to drink the 64oz "boot" of beer. You'll see the girls dancing on top of the bar every now and then, and the ambiance is a lot of fun. Yes there are a lot of out of towners, and college students, but after a few rounds, WHO CARES?? Needless to say we'll be back again next week =) PS. (Nobody Put's Baby In the Corner) unless of course, you're lucky enough to grab that table in the back
Pros: 64oz Beer in a glass cowboy boot, Great People, Lots of fun
Cons: Can get a bit crowded (but that's a sign of a good time), None
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