(212) 777-6969

75 E 7th St Ste 75 (nr. First Ave.)
New York, NY 10003 40.7273 -73.9865

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Sun-Thu, 5pm-2am

Fri-Sat, 5pm-4am

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

What People Are Saying About Big Bar

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The Scene – The first thing you should know is that Big Bar is (of course) tiny--four shiny plastic-covered booths to be precise, plus a couple of stools around the miniature bar. If you want to feel tall, this is the place to be. A glamorous crowd basks in the red glow of the place, reflected in the circular mirrors creating a border around the walls. Cozy booths, dance music, and disco lights create an intimate yet clubby environment. – – The Draw – This is a unique and stylish little boite in the East Village where one can ease into club mode with friends without…

drinks
100.0% positive
  1. friendly bartender was efficient, and in a major technological advance, they post their beers (plus the prices) on a sign on the wall.
  2. This bar is BIG when it comes to welcoming staff and clientele and small when it comes to capacity.
  3. Big Bar is a nice little bar that serves the purpose if are looking to have a drink at a reasonable price.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. For the best Stoli Vanil and cranberry juice straight up (a "cranilla"), there is no other place to go.
service
100.0% positive
  1. This bar is BIG when it comes to welcoming staff and clientele and small when it comes to capacity.
  2. friendly bartender was efficient, and in a major technological advance, they post their beers (plus the prices) on a sign on the wall.
  3. Cool owner, very friendly bartender.
  4. best bartender
value
100.0% positive
  1. friendly bartender was efficient, and in a major technological advance, they post their beers (plus the prices) on a sign on the wall.
  2. Big Bar is a nice little bar that serves the purpose if are looking to have a drink at a reasonable price.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/17/08

Serves the purpose.

by quickpick

Big Bar is a nice little bar that serves the purpose if are looking to have a drink at a reasonable price. I'm not sure I would stay if I didn't get a table or a spot at the bar, but there was room when I went on a Saturday night. A friendly bartender was efficient, and in a major technological advance, they post their beers (plus the prices) on a sign on the wall. So I was spared asking the usual "what beers do you have?" and he didn't have to answer the same question for the 37,096th time.

  • Pros: Just an overall nice place if you are looking for someplace you can talk.
  • Cons: The ambience is not overwhelming.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/16/05

Small, Friendly Drink Joint

by egaliardo

This bar is BIG when it comes to welcoming staff and clientele and small when it comes to capacity. No nonsense, small joint for hanging with a couple of friends and for meeting some new ones. Cool owner, very friendly bartender....you'll stay for one drink, or you may end up staying all night.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/03/03

Fabulous Little Hideout

by flaurena

For the best Stoli Vanil and cranberry juice straight up (a "cranilla"), there is no other place to go. Staff a friendly, and always remember you.

Shabby Chic, booths, sexy, a secret of the East Village :)

Crowded at the weekends, but just right during the week.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

11/02/02

best bartender

by ag6ob

go during the week when there is time for the bartender to give you attention because the bartender is one of the best in the city. too bad he is leaving to start his own place, he will be missed...

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/21/02

Hidden gem

by justinhartung_citysearch

Great, tiny bar. Not too divey, but just enough so that it's got character. Always good music playing, and nice mixed-up crowd. Bartenders can be more interested in chatting with their friends than serving drinks, though.

The Details on Big Bar

Place Categories:

  • small little bar
  • best bartender
  • cool owner
  • reasonable price
  • nice mixedup crowd
  • good music playing
  • best stoli vanil
  • best cranberry juice
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