Westside Tavern

(212) 366-3738

360 W 23RD St (nr. Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY 10011 40.7459 -74.0003

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

WESTSIDETAVERN.COM

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 11am-4am

Sun, noon-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Taverns

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. We had so much fun between the super friendly bartenders and staff, the poo.
  2. It serves my friends and I as a comfortable, reliable bar.
  3. The selection of beers is first-rate and the classy, not to mention brassy, fittings make for a comfortable environment.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. It serves my friends and I as a comfortable, reliable bar.
  2. The drinks are reasonable, the downstairs is chill and the pooltable is small enough for a 5'5" person to occasionally rock it.
  3. Atmosphere is always good and great place to kick back and enjoy a couple of beers.
  4. Then again, the bar service is fast and good-mannered.
  5. It's hard to find a nice neighborhood bar on Citysearch; Westside Tavern is listed as one of the best.
  6. It is just a basic bar with good bartenders and a pool table and places to hang out.
  7. Its prices are definitely reasonable -- no need to pay $10 a drink.
  8. The selection of beers is first-rate and the classy, not to mention brassy, fittings make for a comfortable environment.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The selection of beers is first-rate and the classy, not to mention brassy, fittings make for a comfortable environment.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Atmosphere is always good and great place to kick back and enjoy a couple of beers.
  2. great place for a private party
service
100.0% positive
  1. Then again, the bar service is fast and good-mannered.
  2. It is just a basic bar with good bartenders and a pool table and places to hang out.
  3. We had so much fun between the super friendly bartenders and staff, the poo.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Its prices are definitely reasonable -- no need to pay $10 a drink.
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/18/11

Worstside Tavern

by Mrost

The place is disappointing and can scam you if you do private parties. A good friend of mine had to meet a minimum for his party or pay big bucks. The bartender actually gave out free drinks (free drinks=less people paying=friend not hitting the minimum=>friend had to pay a ton of money).

The regular drinks are too expensive for a dive bar. Also, the bar tenders can't mix to save their lives.

Last, the bouncer is a drunk-o (fine if you are off duty, but not fine if you are on the clock)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/01/08

Solid neighborhood bar

by e02m12f22

I have been going to the Westside Tavern on and off for many years. No matter how much time passes, the place remains the same. It serves my friends and I as a comfortable, reliable bar. No frills, no drama, and moderately priced drinks. I saw Dave Attell once while at the bar, and if anyone typifies the vibe this place has, its him. Just a bar to drink at without the drama that seems so hard to avoid in NYC. In Chelsea a place like this is hard to find.

  • Pros: Easy Going, moderate drink prices, pool table
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/16/06

Love this place

by dandanmiller

I love this place. Met my fiance here almost 2 years ago and even though we don't live in the area anymore whenever we're in NY we make a stop. Atmosphere is always good and great place to kick back and enjoy a couple of beers. Keep on doing what you're doing.

  • Pros: Great place to sit and have a beer with friends
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/08/05

Decent

by ImagineReason

It's hard to find a nice neighborhood bar on Citysearch; Westside Tavern is listed as one of the best. Its prices are definitely reasonable -- no need to pay $10 a drink. No line to the clean, brightly lit bathroom. Once in a while there's a waiter; I wish they'd ask for more refills. Then again, the bar service is fast and good-mannered. One nitpick I have is the lack of tables. I've not been to the downstairs lounge (heard a rumor), and the sofas are nice, but I wish a larger group can gather more comfortably. The music is a bit loud, too, but what bars aren't? The place is probably too small for tables. There's even a pool table. I was introduced to the place after joining a soccer team; it's a three-block walk from the turf field.

  • Pros: Inexpensive service, Sofas, Clean bathrooms
  • Cons: lack of tables, loud music
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/28/04

A dependable bar

by andy82

This kind of place is rare these days. It is just a basic bar with good bartenders and a pool table and places to hang out. It is not a dive nor is it a faux dive wanna-be, just a place to have a drink or meet up and watch a game. They could have a bigger music selection.

The Details on Westside Tavern

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • comfortable neighborhood bar
  • good-mannered bar service
  • good bartenders
  • clean brightly lit bathroom
  • pretty good juke box
  • enjoy couple
  • comfortable environment
  • reasonable drinks
  • definitely reasonable prices
  • pleasing regular showing
  • nice sofas
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