Ace Bar
(212) 979-8476
531 E 5th St
New York,
NY
10009
40.7247
-73.9834
Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Alphabet City
What People Are Saying About Ace Bar
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Citysearch
The glass brick exterior is a remnant of '80s bad taste, but happier memories of the era abound inside, where a custom-made bookcase displays over 100 vintage lunchboxes with nostalgic TV heroes like Scooby Doo and the Dukes of Hazard. Yet the overall vibe manages to be more classic than kitschy--dark wood lines the walls, and laid-back neighborhood folks drop quarters into a Simpons pinball machine while sipping a carefully poured pint or powerful Bloody Mary. Stocked with classic rock and up-to-the-minute indie tunes, the jukebox doesn't disappoint. Groups can settle comfortably into pew-like booths or make themselves at home in the spacious back room, equipped with ample seating, dart boards, a pool table, and famously, two Skee-Ball machines.
User Reviews
Chupichu
February 20, 2009
I love Ace bar. The drinks are very reasonably priced (though I've never made it here in time for happy hour) because the location is not the most accessible to those who don't live in the area...BUT they have 2 pool tables in the back, skee ball, and darts for $1 !!! it can get quite packed on the weekends but you'll meet some pretty interesting people...definitely not the most diverse nyc hangout spot
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walkabout1
February 05, 2007
A tramatizing experience at Ace prompted me to write this review, to inform all the other long time east villagers like me to avoid ace bar on the weekends at all costs! - unless of course you favor meat markets, a space so crowded you can barely move, and a barely legal crowd. This friendly dive bar has turned into a place that actually has a LINE out the front on saturday night, and now resembles a chuckie cheese more than a dive bar. Thinking this would be a great place to get a bunch of people together, I was sadly disappointed. I have to say the poor waittress tried her best, but the mob like crowd of jersey kids and nyu students left her powerless! I guess this just goes with the overall trend of my once beloved east village - yuppies and college kids. A sad night indeed. It's too bad, ace bar used to be really fun, but this was just horrible.
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November 21, 2006
This is the perfect place to get a bunch of friends together. There are two pool tables, ski ball, and tons of big tables. If you have enough people you can totally take over the back room. You don't get any tickets when you play ski ball, so you can't trade them in for oversized bears or pop rocks, but it is fun nonetheless.
read full reviewThe Details on Ace Bar
Happy Hour:
From 4pm to 7pm daily, beers are $3 to $3.50, and well drinks cost $3.
The Extras:
Ace is open seven days a week, 365 days a year--making it a convenient and perpetually available home away from home for its devotees.
Happy Hour:
From 5pm to 7pm daily, beers are $3 to $3.50, and well drinks cost $3.50.
Fun Fact:
Ace is open seven days a week, 365 days a year -- making it a convenient and perpetually available home away from home for avid drinkers.
The Extras:
Assorted theme and game nights abound--from "Sunday Bloody Sundays" (bloody mary specials) to Tuesday Dart League and Wednesday Skee Ball. Call for the schedule or to join one of Ace Bar's game leagues.
What to Drink:
The bar carries about a dozen brews on tap, including Yeungling Lager and Boddingtons, plus another 10 varieties are served by the bottle.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Dive Bars, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
