Scratcher
(212) 477-0030
209 E 5th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7277
-73.991
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown
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Three stone steps lead down into a den where the weather-worn "Guinness is Good for You" sign is held as sacred truth. Popular on weekdays and packed on weekends, the bar has wooden-plank floors and workbench-like tables that are well-suited to its puzzling name. The Scratcher's logo is an old Irish hobo symbol, carved (or "scratched") into trees as a safe-haven sign of protection--a place where hard-luck wanderers could duck the law's grabbing hand.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 22, 2008
Scratcher is always a terrific place to hangout. The dark, wooden furniture makes it feel like a real old time bar. Somehow the prices seem rather steep though.
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dosita
May 30, 2006
After many years of going here, this place is still homey, comfy, full of interesting characters and has a fabulous atmosphere.
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tstroman
October 04, 2002
The Scratcher Full Irish Breakfast is one of if not the best discoveries I have ever made in New York. It is truly unbelievable. Bartenders are nice and friendly. The whole bar has an unbelievable smell to it that reminds you of someone's home, and soon to be your own as well.
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Know Before You Go:
There's a $20 minimum to pay by credit card.
Smoking Permitted:
No
