(212) 288-7983

1647 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028 40.7776 -73.9522

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

Last updated 4.01.09

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Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Taverns, College Bars

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What People Are Saying About Tin Lizzy

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Laid-back Upper East Side bar pouring cheap drinks and playing pop tunes for students and students at heart.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This bar could be fun.”
  2. “this place has always been fun, but they just re-did the entire bar inside and out (it needed it).”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “the music is great, the drinks are strong, and I could stare at the HOT Dee Jay all night longggggg”
  2. “The familiar music makes it impossible to sit still (and hear the next day), and the drink prices are extremely reasonable.”
  3. “have been to Tin Lizzy a few times and I've always managed to drink a nice amount at a great price.”
  4. “Best bar in the city, Hot Bartenders!”
  5. “After a mixup with credit cards, which was more than resolved, my friend and I were told "never to come back and that we were the worst customers the bar has ever seen”
  6. “this place has always been fun, but they just re-did the entire bar inside and out (it needed it).”
  7. “didnt find this place to have a rude staff like some other reviewers, but I did find the bar to be a crowded, rowdy mess.”
  8. “This bar could be fun.”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “After a mixup with credit cards, which was more than resolved, my friend and I were told "never to come back and that we were the worst customers the bar has ever seen”
service
61.11000061035156% positive
  1. “They may have good music, but they need basic lesson in customer service and simple manners before I would ever think about going back.”
  2. “The crowd is friendly and attractive but NOT pretentious.”
  3. “Bartenders EXTREMELY friendly and entertaining.”
  4. “didnt find this place to have a rude staff like some other reviewers, but I did find the bar to be a crowded, rowdy mess.”
  5. “extremely rude staff!”
  6. “Thankfully the people who like these places tend to stay there.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “have been to Tin Lizzy a few times and I've always managed to drink a nice amount at a great price.”
  2. “The familiar music makes it impossible to sit still (and hear the next day), and the drink prices are extremely reasonable.”
3 Star Rating: Average

11/24/08

EHHHH

by claire124 at Citysearch

I didnt find this place to have a rude staff like some other reviewers, but I did find the bar to be a crowded, rowdy mess. I was having a really good time but after a while, you are bumped too many times and spilled on too many times.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/25/08

CRAPPY BARTENDER!

by cortelyou at Citysearch

This place is dead, dull and lLIFELESS. This is a sure bet for a terrible eveing. Not even alcohol can't get you out of a bad mood being in this bar. You can't meet anyone here. The drinks were weak. The bartender was the worst part, he stood outside for a cigarette, then decided to come back in, even though we had waited a while! Then took our order, served our drinks and walked away. Sat in the corner didn't speak to anyone.

  • Pros: nothing at all
  • Cons: BARTENDERS, the decor, weak drinks, boring atmospehere
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/08/08

extremely rude staff!!

by kar24 at Citysearch

Go to Tin Lizzie's only if you want to be called a "terrible person" by the bartender. Yes, that's a direct quote. After a mixup with credit cards, which was more than resolved, my friend and I were told "never to come back and that we were the worst customers the bar has ever seen". This is after myself and about 15 friends gave them great business for 4+ hours AND a 90% tip at the end of the night. I then found a manager to try and resolve the situation, which was no help. He blew me off and acted like nothing happened. Even after writing a letter a few days later, I received no phone call or apology back, which I more than deserved. I will never go back to this bar or encourage anyone to do the same. They may have good music, but they need basic lesson in customer service and simple manners before I would ever think about going back.

  • Pros: great variety of music
  • Cons: TERRIBLY RUDE BARTENDERS AND MGMT NOT HELPFUL!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/25/07

Best bar in the city, Hot Bartenders!

by citygrl212 at Citysearch

Had the best time at Tin Lizzies. If your in the city and want to have a great time its definately the place to go. Hot bartenders... especially this guy jt who always hooks you up and looks good doing it. He has to be the hottest bartender in the city and is there every saturday night that ive ever been there. Definately recommend Tin Lizzies for a good time!

  • Pros: Great Drinks, Good Music, Hot Bartenders
  • Cons: You'll get really drunk
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/19/07

unpretentious friday night out

by hyeny at Citysearch

went here last night for my birthday and had a great time -- Dj played fun songs all night (hip hop, pop, etc) drinks were cheap and strong. dont go out very often in manhattan because everywhere either has a snobby attitude or is a pub -- but tin lizzy was definitely a blast

  • Pros: strong drinks, music, crowd
  • Cons: someone stole my jacket

The Details on Tin Lizzy

Place Categories:

  • pretentious crowd
  • great music
  • like place
  • fun bar
  • rude staff
  • great price
  • terrible eveing
  • great dj
  • recommended definitely
  • recommend definately
  • friendly bartenders extremely
  • annoying bumper car experience
  • pretentious not
  • worst customers
  • great classic 80s
  • most enjoyable nightsearly mornings
  • extremely reasonable drink prices
  • pushy doormen