Library
(212) 375-1352
7 Ave A
New York,
NY
10009
40.7226
-73.9862
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Library
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Contributor
Citysearch
Its name connotes images of books and papers strewn willy-nilly about tabletops. And while students from neighboring NYU and Cooper Union do make up the bulk of its clientele, little studying is ever actually done at this grimy, but wallet-friendly, East Village pub. The Library is a dive, but it's a welcoming one with a comprehensive rock jukebox and a party-prone atmosphere on the weekends.
User Reviews
Anonymous
July 22, 2008
I like this place. Dark, dingy and with an amazing jukebox. the bar staff are friendly enough and there's usually some obscure b-movie horror being projected against the back wall. Somewhere in between meatheads and pretentious art types.
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brandnew10
February 10, 2008
Alright... how to begin? This IS the lower east side bar. You have to be looking for an experience if you're going to have a good time here- the main attractions are the crazy kung fu/ horror movies playing on constant rotation, the ridiculously loud punk music, and rock-n-roll bartendresses. They will give you an attitude, and if you want to keep up you have to have a sense of humor . This place is not pretentious- the bathrooms are nasty (and I can personally attest to having quickies in there), the drinks (especially the shots) are very large and very strong, and the music and regulars can be obnoxious. This is what people miss about the LES. If you keep your eyes open you can meet awesome people here. As in artists, Burning Man attendees, body piercers and the like.
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carpenter816
July 02, 2007
I've travelled all over the world both as a tourist and on business, but I must say that this is the greatest dive that I've ever seen. It possesses both the charm of a centuries old irish pub and the hipness of an old-school punk bar. The bartenders are skilled yet down to earth. Be sure to stop in on a Thursday to see Kristin. She must have been the most endearing whiskey-slinger that I've ever met. After all, it's not every day that a hundred-pound girl can outdrink me.
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When to Go:
On Tuesdays, get a round from the "Grab bag o' beers." Reach in and pull out a Killian's, Molson, Pacifico and more for $2.50.
Save Money:
Happy hour is a seven-day-a-week extravaganza from 5pm to 8pm with a two-for-one deal.
Smoking Permitted:
No
