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Joshua Tree

513 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 689-0058
Fax: (212) 779-4499
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Cross Street:
Between 34th Street and 35th Street
Directions:
4, 5, 6 at 33rd St
Hours:
Daily 11am-4am

Editorial Review for Joshua Tree – by Rose Martelli

The Scene
A commitment to all things collegiate makes Joshua Tree look less like the California desert it's named for and more like the basement of the Sigma Chi house. If you're ever going to find a place where people still throw out such lines as, "You wanna come back to my place and watch a movie?" this would be that place. Everyone's intelligent and polite enough, though, to make settling in over a game easy.

The Draw
There are more than 20 microbrews on tap. Drink wine at your own peril.

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If you want to watch the Mavericks when everyone else is tuned to the Mets, don't grab the remote--you can ask the bartender for a tiny TV screen of your own.

User Reviews for Joshua Tree

3 Star Rating: Average

07/17/2008 Posted by NyBob85

A moderately fun place to hang out but nothing special. I visited on a Saturday night which is apparently 80s night and must admit that while campy the barrage of great old 80s videos blaring from what seem to be dozens of screens all around the joint was entertaining and refreshing. The crowd is decent enough - most patrons I encountered were just looking to have a good time and enjoying themselves like human beings unlike the swarm of meatheads and ditzy girls I usually encounter at places like Joshua Tree. The downside When I say crowd, however, I mean CROWD. I was taught in high school that the laws of physics dictate no two objects can occupy the same space at the same time but after visiting Joshua Tree I'm pretty sure the laws of physics don't apply there, because this place was PACKED - A fire hazard and a half. The drinks there were also a little on the unreasonable side in terms of price. A full night at JT will definitely clean your wallet out. Otherwise the place is adequate. Bartenders are reasonably friendly and for a place as crowded as it was the bouncers were not overbearing or rude at all. If you're the sort of person who can put up with sardine-can like crowding and pricey drinks for the sake of a fun crowd and lots of pretty girls, this place is for you.

Pros: Ambience, Music, Fellow Patrons

Cons: CROWDED, Expensive

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/26/2008 Posted by danithat

I have been a regular in Joshua tree for years and still love it!Its great on the quiet nites and the bartenders are always friendly. Theres always something goin on 2 keep us entertained. Prices are new york standard and they do a great lunch special!

Pros: The staff are great

Cons: crowded at the weekends

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Cure that frat-house withdrawal syndrome and relive your college-drinking days in a friendly environment.  See the full editorial review.

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If you want to watch the Mavericks when everyone else is tuned to the Mets, don't grab the remote--you can ask the bartender for a tiny TV screen of your own.

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Atmospheres

  • Clubs
  • Karaoke
  • Sports Bar
  • Singles
  • Neighborhood

Hours

  • Daily 11am-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

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  • MasterCard
  • American Express

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