(212) 420-9517
112 Ave A
New York,
NY
10009
40.7263
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Alphabet City
What People Are Saying About Niagara
The Editor
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In Short – Singles pack the front room and chug beers around the bar, while groups nab tables in the back room as the DJ spins a mix of oldies-but-goodies (think Donovan's "Mellow Yellow") alongside fresh-picked rock and roll. Most patrons opt for a pint or stiff well drink, but the staff will gladly pour a perfect dirty martini or Manhattan--and they'll even remember to chill the glass. On weekends, it's a beacon to the Jersey and Long Island indie-rock kids who avoid the more traditional B&T hangouts, but Niagara's still a go-to for the more local post-collegiate crowd. –…
04/29/09
My 2nd Home
by msk22
I have been going to Niagara for over 10 years... I love this bar during the week - mainly locals (like me). The weekend crowd is a little different (but what bar isn't different on weekends?!?).
The downstairs was recently renovated and is no longer a "Tiki Bar" which was honestly needed.
The DJ upstairs and downstairs on weekends plays 80's, 90's, Rock, Hip Hop and new songs. I've never heard anyone complain about the music.
- Pros: Strong Drinks, Super Cute Bartenders (girls and guys), Music
03/17/09
Another NYC favorite that lost it's charm....
by flydi379
Another bar which used to be a favorite which now turned into something i cant recognize anymore.
I used to love to go here, they had this little area outside where you can go smoke, the drinks were relatively cheap ( not sure if the prices are the same) and the downstairs used to have a good variety of music ranging from 80s, to metal, 90s, to hip hop, to top 40s. Now every time i go there it seems like they only play the popular top 40s stuff or hip hop. I feel like im a frat party all of a sudden (granted my opinion may be a little skewed because i hate pop music). Oh yeah and not to mention half of New Jersey is packed into this bar...
The outside area is now closed and you cant go out to smoke anymore. A decent time can still be had at this place, but its more or less like any other bar in Manhattan. The only good thing is that its on ave A and surrounded by 100 other bars to go to.
- Pros: location, multiple rooms, dance floor
- Cons: music, crowd
09/15/08
ATTRACTIVE BARTENDERS
by mcmurphy27
This is my favorite East Village spot, located on the corner of Avenue A and 7th Street it truly is one of the best intersections in NYC. The bartenders are chill, especially the ladies. They know their stuff; drinks, how to build a log cabin, marching band anthems, horror movies, the list goes on and on. They are definitely as random as the clientele and way more fun to talk to. If I had to describe them in 3 words --intelligent, charismatic, and HOT!! I guess 2 of them are sisters but I can't figure out which ones. It's great to enjoy cheap drinks during happy hour while watching the people pass by from the giant front windows as the sun goes down over thompkins square park. They also have a fun art show on Thursdays in the downstairs, a lot of eclectic artist types reminiscent of "Old New York".
- Pros: Pizza Shop next door, good service
- Cons: not so much
The Details on Niagara
The Extras:
For a fruitier cocktail, head to the tiki bar downstairs.
Save Money:
Stop by for happy hour, every day from 4pm to 8pm for $3 beers and well drinks
Know Before You Go:
The concentration of men in the bar on the weekends has led some visitors to dub the joint "Viagara."
The Extras:
For a fruitier cocktail, head to Lei Bar, the tiki spot downstairs.
Fun Fact:
The mural painted on this corner bar pays tribute to the late Joe Strummer, and attracts a crowd that appreciates (or at least recognizes) the working-class punk rock of the Clash.
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