(212) 777-6158
119 E 15th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7349
-73.9885
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Gramercy Park
119 BAR
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About 119 Bar
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – A film of dust covers the wood-paneled walls at 119 Bar, a downtown dive with an I-won't-bother-you-if-you-don't-bother-me vibe. Lamps cast a red hue on the mellow proceedings, and cooler-than-thou types take a load off amid the well-loved, worn-down interior. A number of old leather couches with torn upholstery line the grimy gray-and-white tile floor in the roomy front area, and in the back sit a bevy of booths. – – The Draw – Alternative rock rings out loud and proud from speakers located throughout the spacious saloon, but not so loud as to drown out…
11/24/09
Awesome Dive Bar--A Must Drink for Those in the No
by mleslie at Citysearch
This bar has a grunge vibe but a stranger-friendly atmosphere. I was around Irving Plaza to meet a friend for dinner the other night, and arrived way too early. With nothing to do, my choices were Starbucks or 119. I chose wisely. The bartender and his friend were the only people in the place, and they were hanging outside when I walked in to an empty bar with ripped stools. Starring at the mug shot of Frank Sinatra placed on the wall as an obvious non-sequitor, and seeing basketball on the TV in the pool room, I was about to head out when the Fedora-clad bartender made it inside, and made my night. He and his friend were funny, entertaining and worth the $5 Heineken. I did not want to leave, but had to. Definitely put this one on your Thrillist!
- Pros: Great music, Great people
- Cons: None
03/25/08
great dive!
by rockroll at Citysearch
so i stopped in here one day thinking it was another bar....loved the pooltable and drinks...but it smelled funny! it is what it is so if you want a nyu experience with loud music i recommend it. the bartenders are great as well.....
11/12/06
Small living room type bar, that looks like it could be someone's basement
by rebel1978 at Citysearch
Well, the title above says it all. It's a nice-size bar that appears it can be located in someone's basement or living room den. There are several couches (well worn) that you can sit, relax, chat with a friend. There's also a pool table and if you get there early, there isn't a wait to play. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that there is no jukebox, however the bartenders tend to play mostly punk music from their own collection. They could use a few oldies and southern rock CD's to liven the place up more. It's definitely not a party-type atmosphere, mostly calm atmosphere to chill with a friend. There's also a make-out room secluded in the back, perfect place to bring a date guys.
- Pros: Relaxing, Lots of Room, Pool Table, No hustling, couches, reasonable prices
- Cons: No Jukebox, lack of music variety
The Details on 119 Bar
Save Time:
Bring a dollar's worth of quarters for the pool table and beat out the lines of people begging for change at the bar.
What to Drink:
The beer here is cheap--just $4 for a Yuengling and a dollar more for a Guinness.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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