The Library
New York, NY 10009-7944
Phone: (212) 375-1352
- Cross Street:
- Between Houston Street and 2nd Street
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-4am
Editorial Review for The Library – by Leah Hochbaum
In Short
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.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHappy hour is a seven-day-a-week extravaganza from 5pm to 8pm with a two-for-one deal.
When to GoOn 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.
User Reviews for The Library
02/10/2008 Posted by brandnew10
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.
Pros: THE les bar
Cons: Not relaxing, you have to be confident to have any fun.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
07/02/2007 Posted by carpenter816
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.
Pros: Everything
Cons: There's only one
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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