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(212) 772-6660
1616 2nd Ave
(84th Street)
New York,
NY
10028
40.7765
-73.9527
Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-3:45am
Sun 12pm-3:45am
Last updated 8.04.11
Category:
Delis And Delicatessens, Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, College Bars
Payment Methods:
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What People Are Saying About Dorrian's Red Hand
Featured Review
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Contributor
In Short – A hub for recent college grads and preppy young professionals, this dimly lit tavern gets loud and crowded. The two rooms are fitted as a simple tavern--in the front, black-and-white photos and mirrors cover the brick walls, while the back room offers a second bar, leather benches and velvet curtains. Televisions at all angles let sports fans leave their living rooms without missing the big games. The jeans-casual bar functions as both a pick-up spot and a place to gather with longtime friends. Parties and pairs sing along to the familiar lyrics of classic rock standards and…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Guests can rent out the room in the back for private parties.
- Fun Fact:
- The 2nd Avenue staple was immortalized in the popular contemporary novel "The Nanny Diaries," which characterized it as the go-to bar for frat-boy types looking to get wasted and then get lucky.
- Food Served:
- If music and mingling get a bit overwhelming, lose yourself in a full menu of pub grub like quesadillas, pastas and burgers, or a late-night breakfast of steak and eggs.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| value | 50.0% positive |
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11/25/10
Men
by EmNolan
Every guy in this place, from the patrons to the bartenders ,is HOT. If preppy you like, this place has it. Panties dropped!
09/03/10
Aweful doorman and rediculous ownership
by 9ball
This place is a total joke. If you are a guy don't expect to be treated like a human. My buddy and I walked in the other night and were told we could not enter because we were wearing t-shirts. We looked around and saw many others wearing t-shirts so we told the doorman he must be kidding.he then said "you are too good looking and dont have breasts, The owner does not want good looking guys in here." We informed them that our girlfriends and four other girls were at a table waiting for us but they told us to leave. So we and six beautiful girls left and went across the street to J. Russells and had a great time. The owner and their staff are idiots. Please do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.
06/13/10
rock n' roll and cola wars!!!!!
by KatieThomas
So so so so so much fun. Rock and roll in the big room, dance club in the back. Great music. Bartenders are so friendly and fun. Little bartender in the back looks like Tom Cruise, wears pink pants and might be the best bartender in New York.....ask for a 'touchdown' or for a bartending trick. Also alot of attractive people...hot guys and girls...tall hot guys and blonde girls. Drinks are not cheap and the line sucks big time. I
- Pros: SO MUCH FUN...LOOKS LIKE OUTSIDE PROVIDENCE THOUGH
- Cons: Line
12/17/09
Preppy lovers a must!
by JCgelo
If you like well groomed preppy boys Dorrian's is a must! Came here a few weeks ago with a few friends and had a great time. Bartender and staff is very friendly as well. Great music throughout the night. Not sure how the week nights are but our Friday night was a blast!
- Pros: Great crowd
02/22/09
If you're a girl looking for hot, preppy guys, Dorian's is a must!
by nyc1girl
A few friends and I headed to Dorian's last Friday night and had the best time ever! It didn't get crowded until 10:30, but when we arrived there around 9:30, there was already a group at the bar and a few people sitting around the restaurant. It gets really crowded, and hands down, if you like preppy people, go here. The boys are super cute and the music is awesome-from recent hits, to Whitney Houston's 80's hits to 60's oldies like "Twist and Shout," and "Run Around Su." Boys-best to wear at least a nice collared shirt and girls, definitely go on a Friday and/or Saturday night, and I can guarantee a plethora of cute, corporate boys for you to choose from ;)
- Pros: Preppy, great music, good service, hot people
- Cons: Can feel awkward if you're not dressed up enough
The Details on Dorrian's Red Hand
Place Categories:
- always friendly bartenders
- great music
- great place
- good crowd
- great bar
- amazing staff
- hate preppy new york twentysomethings
- bad reputation
- simply amazing club ds
- mildy entertaining summer
- good open windows
- nice shirt
- full formal regalia
- full basement frat party
- sucks line
- big screen tvs
- big room
- horrible experience
- reasonable prices
