Broadway Dive Bar

(212) 865-2662

2662 Broadway (at 101st St.)
New York, NY 10025 40.7979 -73.9692

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Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown

Hours:

Daily, 11:30am-4am

Last updated 8.30.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars

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The Scene – The management of this modest Irish pub may have changed over the years, but the decor and most of the clientele hasn't. A motley assortment of barflies, local codgers and low-key hipsters drink and mingle as the Cranberries or the Pogues play in the background. The heavy wooden furniture looks like it was stolen from a Catholic school, multiple TVs perpetually play sports, and in the back a lone dartboard hangs below a huge, model airplane. A snarling stuffed boar's head and a fish tank with actual live fish complete the scenery. – – The Draw –…

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Bar Hopping?:
Try the nearby Ding Dong Lounge.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “You'll feel like you stepped back in time in this place--definitely a local's hang-out w/ cheap drinks and good people who all know each other and are loud and rowdy and fun!”
  2. “This really is an old neighborhood bar with an incredible atmosphere.”
  3. “Not only is there always a bartender who will make you laugh in any circumstance, but it's just a comfortable place to be.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great little place to go and have a few beers and watch a game.”
  2. “Even the beer was good!”
  3. “was born and raised on the Upper West Side, and this is my favorite bar.”
  4. “This really is an old neighborhood bar with an incredible atmosphere.”
  5. “This is my favorite bar in NYC.”
  6. “great place to meet new people or grab a few drinks with old friends.”
  7. “wasn't the only girl in the bar which was a huge +.”
  8. “amusing bar staff!”
  9. “Where before there were widows with bars on them, now there is a huge window that opens up the front of the bar.”
  10. “You'll feel like you stepped back in time in this place--definitely a local's hang-out w/ cheap drinks and good people who all know each other and are loud and rowdy and fun!”
  11. “Reasonable drinks and real New Yorkers.”
  12. “Dave even gave us a room in his apartment and introduced us to all of his friends in the equally great and friendly Cannon's bar - a couple of blocks away.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a bunch of TVs to watch your favorite game on and even a fish tank to keep you entertained if you don't like what's on the screens.”
  2. “Best snack is lasagne pizza opposite the youth hostel”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great little place to go and have a few beers and watch a game.”
  2. “great place to meet new people or grab a few drinks with old friends.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “There are always pleasant regulars as well as new faces, who become fixtures because of the friendly bartender.”
  2. “Dave even gave us a room in his apartment and introduced us to all of his friends in the equally great and friendly Cannon's bar - a couple of blocks away.”
  3. “Not only is there always a bartender who will make you laugh in any circumstance, but it's just a comfortable place to be.”
  4. “great place to meet new people or grab a few drinks with old friends.”
  5. “amusing bar staff!”
  6. “Lots of cool people from all over as well.”
  7. “You'll feel like you stepped back in time in this place--definitely a local's hang-out w/ cheap drinks and good people who all know each other and are loud and rowdy and fun!”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “wasn't the only girl in the bar which was a huge +.”
  2. “You'll feel like you stepped back in time in this place--definitely a local's hang-out w/ cheap drinks and good people who all know each other and are loud and rowdy and fun!”
  3. “Where before there were widows with bars on them, now there is a huge window that opens up the front of the bar.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/30/10

This is the way bars used to and should be

by Bluzeman221 at Citysearch

I met a friend here after work recently. I work on and came uptown from " The Street ". (No I am not pretentious). As soon as I entered the door I said to myself "this is it, I found it!" , took off my jacket and tie and cooled out at a laid back bar where nobody gives two cents about where you went to college or how many degrees you have, how much you make a year or where you live or even who you are. Just kick back , get a cold (or a few ) VERY reasonable priced happy hour drinks and just relax. I heard some very interesting conversations. I absolutely loved the customer diversity: cultural, sexual orientation, white/blue/no collar, racial...etc , You do not feel like a stranger even when you sit at the tables across the bar. The juke box has all the Baby Boomer music from 60's and 70's Rock . They even have free hotdogs ! visit and take $$$ care of the bartender(s) if you can afford to..my words , not theirs. They are the best , each shift

  • Pros: Diverse customers, friendly bartenders, kick ass juke box
  • Cons: I did not experience any
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/16/08

Best snack is lasagne pizza opposite the youth hostel

by RedRedWin at Citysearch

It's been about 13 years since I've frequented the Broadway Dive - but the memories are still brand new! We were broke tourists. The manager then was Dave. He was the best host ever and the locals became fast friends. Dave even gave us a room in his apartment and introduced us to all of his friends in the equally great and friendly Cannon's bar - a couple of blocks away. Unfortunately we lost touch with Dave so if anyone knows where Dave is now please let us know - we're going back to NY in Nov 2008 and would love to catch up!

  • Pros: service
  • Cons: hard to leave!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/21/08

Good Service, No Suits.

by JoelPortland at Citysearch

B'way Dive saved my a**. Bottom line. Reasonable drinks and real New Yorkers. Lots of cool people from all over as well. Killer bar staff, I'll be back to this neighborhood just for this little retreat. Very refreshing spot to unwind after a day of walking the city. I felt like a regular after three nights hanging at the B'way. Love this spot. Good selection of micros - just like home.

  • Pros: Locals and travelers
  • Cons: A little crowded before 11pm
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/05/08

Loved it!

by AnnieNZ at Citysearch

Great conversation to be had here... amusing bar staff! Full of character and characters! Even the beer was good!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/14/06

Cool chill spot!

by smiley_in_nyc at Citysearch

I went to this bar with my BF and I must admit I was kinda skeptical about this place because of the name - "Broadway Dive". I thought it was going to be grungy, smelly, and full of loud, annoying drunks but it was actually the complete opposite. The bartender took care of us quickly. The crowd was mixed. They have little tables and chairs on the side if you don't feel like sitting at the bar. I wasn't the only girl in the bar which was a huge +. The jukebox plays everything from rock, to hip hop, to country. They have a bunch of TVs to watch your favorite game on and even a fish tank to keep you entertained if you don't like what's on the screens. Great drink selection too. I will definitely be going back here the next time I'm in this part of the city! :)

  • Pros: Good music and drink selection, fast service
  • Cons: None

The Details on Broadway Dive Bar

Place Categories:

  • great little place
  • favorite game
  • favorite bar
  • cool chill spot
  • equally great cannon
  • cool people
  • huge window
  • incredible atmosphere
  • reasonable real new yorkers
  • best snack
  • friendly bartender
  • pleasant new faces
  • reasonable drinks
  • best host
  • good beer
  • pleasant regulars
  • amusing bar staff