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(212) 505-2015

108 W Houston St (Thompson Street)
New York, NY 10012 40.7274 -74.0006

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

bar108nyc.com

Hours:

Mon to Wed 6pm-12am

Thu 6pm-2am

Fri-6pm-4am

Sat 12pm-4am

Sun 12pm-12am

Last updated 12.15.09

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Lounges

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work, Romantic Nightlife

What People Are Saying About Bar 108

Featured Review

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While the outside retains the characteristic Soho facade, the inside boasts a contemporary space of clean lines, back-lit lighting, dark wooden walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble-topped bar and beige leather banquettes. Bar 108 provides a young yet sophisticated crowd of neighborhood college students with a place to watch sports on one of eight LCD TVs, and serves as a meeting spot for one last drink after a night out on the town. During the day, tourists stop in to take a break from the bustling shops nearby. – – Hits: College students sick of the neighborhood dives…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Try the Sparkling Bramble, made with Bacardi Limon, Chambord, muddled mint and champagne ($9).
Food Served:
Appetizers such as jerk chicken wings put a gourmet spin on traditional bar food. There's also a popcorn machine and a pretzel stand.
The Extras:
Planning your next birthday party or corporate event? Bar 108 can accommodate mid-size groups. Call ahead for details or to reserve.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. It's corner location made it stand out to me in the first place so you can imagine my surprise when I gave it a shot and found the experience quite pleasant.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Fortunately, it's failing in that and turning into a nice neighborhood bar instead.
  2. There are so many different beers and the bartender was really helpful at recommending a good one!
food quality
75.0% positive
  1. Nice waiters but bad food
  2. The food was delicious and served hot, just the way I like it!
service
90.0% positive
  1. PS- I also thought that the service was great which is always a plus!
  2. Cool staff, hoegaarten on tap
  3. Nice waiters but bad food
  4. The waitstaff and bartender are all spectacularly friendly and accommodating.
  5. There are so many different beers and the bartender was really helpful at recommending a good one!
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/02/09

Nice waiters but bad food

by justJD at Citysearch

I went on Friday, Oct 30, 09. We ordered beer and fried calamary, salat with chicken and french fry. Everything was over fried. Don't waist your time

  • Pros: Waiters realy good
  • Cons: Food worst I ever tried
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/24/09

Cool staff, hoegaarten on tap

by eat_club at Citysearch

A great find, if you can get there before 10 on the weekend. (The weekend starts on Thursday.) Come later and you might be squeezed out by NYU jocks and jockesses. On weekdays, the place is less crowded all night. There are plenty of TVs, and it seems as if it's fashioning itself a sports bar. Fortunately, it's failing in that and turning into a nice neighborhood bar instead.

The waitstaff and bartender are all spectacularly friendly and accommodating. Not much choice in food. Nachos, or hummus. (Chicken wings are on the menu, but I don't believe they ever have them). Not bad beer choices, though. Hoegaarden on tap and we bought it by the picherfull. You can (and should) call in for pizza delivery from the terriffic Arturos, right next door. --Drink Club is a Roving Group of NYC Drinkers

  • Pros: good beer selection, friendly accommodating staff
  • Cons: just about no food
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/08/09

love it

by RMirk at Citysearch

perfect addition to the neighborhood. i've been meeting my girlfriends here afterwork since they opened- (they have $5 wine that's actually decent!) and now that the weather is warming up they open the big windows on houston street and its as close to outdoor seating as you can get. my only complaint is that the kitchen isnt open yet and they keep telling me just a few more weeks!

  • Pros: big open windows, happy hour wine specials
  • Cons: no food yet, they say kitchen opens june
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/09

My new hangout!

by ktmay813 at Citysearch

I usually never write posts but, I live down the street from Bar 108 and a friend suggested we check it out for an early drinking spot saturday night... great call.

What ended up being a quick drink turned into a few rounds of drinks and wings. There are so many different beers and the bartender was really helpful at recommending a good one! Also... YOU MUST TRY THE WINGS... soooo good!

Definitely a new favorite hangout.

  • Pros: great wings
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/09

Perfect place to grab a beer!

by tayday at Citysearch

Bar 108 is the ideal place to grab a beer and watch a game! I stopped in the other day with a bunch of friends and I really enjoyed my time there. They have a great selection of beers and all of the appetizers I tried were delicious! If your looking for a casual yet classy spot to take in a game- this is definitely it!

PS- I also thought that the service was great which is always a plus!

  • Pros: Service, Ambience

The Details on Bar 108

Place Categories:

  • bad food
  • really helpful bartender
  • nice waiters
  • nice neighborhood bar
  • cool staff
  • big windows
  • great service
  • great environment
  • really helpful different beers
  • all spectacularly friendly waitstaff
  • quite pleasant experience