(212) 473-2830
168 Avenue B
New York,
NY
10009
40.7273
-73.9797
Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Community Organizations
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
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What People Are Saying About Oops Lounge
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Boxcar's narrow space won't leave claustrophobes squirming. Think Amtrak, East Village-style: Corrugated iron on one wall recalls a shiny train-car interior, exposed brick on the other adds a little grit, and the large, gilt-edged mirrors scattered about reflect the candlelight. The glass-and-metal bar area at the front is sleek and chic, while the lounge area at the back has cushioned seating along one wall and soft couches, stools and tiny tables along the other. When the weather's warm, sit outside in the back; with a fountain and lovingly tended garden; it's paradise.…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- The two-for-one happy hour lasts until 10pm, Sunday to Thursday; until 8pm, Friday and Saturday. The deal covers most drinks, excluding some wines and beers.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 75.0% positive |
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| service | 85.0% positive |
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| value | 25.0% positive |
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Awesome bar!!
by DGBK
Awesome bar, highly recommended
Cozy and intimiate, only been there on weekday nights but never too crowded and able to get a table. Drink special is unreal and until 10!
Do not know about the previous posts but the wait staff was nothing if not courteous to me, again highly recommend for after work/date place
Great Customer Service - Geoff
by Meridien
When I think of a saturday night out, I could go to Tenjune, Marquee, or any wanna be pop culture hangout in the LES....but I prefer the Boxcar. Why? I've never had or seen any jerks at this place. It's like a secret bar you can take over with a bunch of friends and just chill. It's not a fashion show yet it's often filled with mid twenty somethings looking to chat with friends.
If you're freaking out over a Heineken 2 for 1 special, you should know that if you bought two Heine's at the Boxcar you're getting a deal anyway. I'm so sick of overrated bs bars that charge 15 dollars for a beer. It's incredible, this is the only city that gets more expensive to party during a "recession".
Geoff is the best bartender. He's super friendly and has his own unique style. If it weren't for Geoff, people wouldn't flock to this place to have a good time. Thank you Geoff for all you've done for us. You're a great person and we love you!
Mer
- Pros: Geoff
- Cons: Avenue B 12th street area is zzzzzzz....
Rudest Bartender in the City!
by mickie227
My boyfriend and I went here last (Sunday 7/7/08) night to grab a couple beers for Happy Hour. From the moment we said Hello to the bartender he was rude. No pleasantries here- just "What do you want?!" And then once we mentioned that we wanted to do the 2 for 1 special he rolls his eyes with disgust. He slams down our Heinken's (which were not very cold) and flips us the two drink tickets. When we returned to the bar to redeem our beers he screams "Yeah, what do you want?!" At this point I am thinking to myself that we must part of hidden camera program or a practical joke. He claims us he is out of Heineken. Yeah, I bet! No problem, we'll take Amstel Lights. This guy was so rude! If a bar is going to advertise a happy hour special don't treat your partons like dirt when they order it. It makes sense why there were not many people taking advantage of the special here. If you do take your chances here- make sure you read the Happy Hour FAQ's posted on the bar. It says "Let's ALL get happy for Happy Hour" Maybe this guy should heed some of the Boxcar's advice!
- Pros: 2 for 1 special
- Cons: extremely rude bartender
TIny and lame
by citysamurai
I went to this bar to see a friend of mine read part of her book. After reading about this bar online, I was excited about the kick butt happy hour that is "every night". I get to the bar, it is so tiny i can't even move. The bartender looks like a perv and all the people there are subdued and kind of ugly. I order drinks and get charged full price. I ask if its happy hour, of course not, its a reading.
This place bites, don't ever go.
Great Outdoors
by fosterc
I have been here several times over the summer with a big posse of friends, and always had a great time. They have a pretty good happy hour on the weekdays, and we always liked to go outback and sit and smoke and chat and drink. It's very casual and more of a place you want to make your regualr hangout, rather than a trendy club pumpin' music place. But don't talk to loudly outside or you will be yelled at by the nieghbors upstairs.
- Pros: Backyard, cheap drinks, chill vibe
- Cons: sometimes the bartenders can be creeps
The Details on Oops Lounge
Place Categories:
- awesome bar
- great drinks
- horrible bartender
- particularly good relaxed vibe
- great happy hour
- overrated bs bars
- not really enjoy great happy hour
- fantastic drink specials
- really friendly staff
- like stout beer
- best places
- highly recommend spot
- like ruby port wine
- great atmosphere
- big posse
- great outside patio
- full price
- not really enjoy bar
- recommended highly
- incredibly nice back yard
- unique style
- great customer service
- happy all
- great little place

