Rudy's Bar & Grill

The Scene – Rudy's is one of the last bars in Manhattan where suits, slackers and lifetime ne'er-do-wells commingle in a laid-back, beer-laden haze. It's always loud and crowded, even when the backyard "garden" is open. And when you're ready to date out of your comfy little social circle, slap on your sluttiest lipstick or your spiffiest blue jeans and head here. Chances are you'll cozy up in one of Rudy's little red banquettes with someone new before long. – – The Draw – Heated on one of those fast-food rotisseries and served with a plain white bun and a little…

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Get drunk and take pictures with the giant pig, what could be more fun than that?” “The music is really fun and not too loud and obnoxious.” “The bartenders are sassy, fun, and the backyard is great in the summer.” “Great staff, great location, great prices!” “The atmosphere is cool and there is usually some type of sports event on the TV.” “This place is really fun and has character which isn't common around midtown.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“You cannot beat cheap beer, an eclectic crowd, and a great jukebox.” “Rudy's brings New Yorkers that and so much more in an authentic, gritty dive bar.” “They have a nice beer selection at great prices (Rudy's Blonde, not only cheap, but good - it's what I always get).” “The beer was good and the crowd wasn't overly rowdy or annoying.” “great place to get smashed and drink with others with the same idea, especially later on weekend nights.” “Rudy's motley, lively, and sociable crowd combined with a killer jukebox guarantees loud singing and the perfect dive bar experience.” “This is a great spot for a drink.” “If you're like me, you love a good, cheap bar where you can get a pitcher of beer from a friendly bartender, sit down on seats that have obviously been repaired many times with duct tape, and make conversation with some locals who aren't pretentious jerks” “Chear beer, good music” “Great Selection of beers at cheap prices and interesting cliente make it a must” “What a great dive bar on 9th ave, unassuming and fantastic for it.” “It is still a fantastic bar with a great jukebox, but not after work.” “There are people that think that you have to like it, just because it is a famous dive bar!” “You can find comfort here with their great service and cheap drinks.” “just want a beer and some interesting characters.” “The beer prices are incredible, and keep in mind you are only blocks from Times Square.” “You need not try to keep those who understand and appreciate what a dive bar truly is away, but thanks for reminding us why we love hangin at them, especially knowing we won't be confronted with snobs like you.” “Best bar by MSG to do a little pre-gaming.”
food quality	66.66999816894531% positive	“Rudy's brings New Yorkers that and so much more in an authentic, gritty dive bar.” “liked the Rudy's Blonde at a delicious and economical $7 pitcher, and also because blondes are always better than anything or anyone else.” “went here last night while meeting up with 2 buddies and I was really impressed with the free hot dogs since I usually expect bad food when it's free.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The jukebox has a great selection, and the cross-section of people there is incredible - as diverse as the city itself.” “They have a nice beer selection at great prices (Rudy's Blonde, not only cheap, but good - it's what I always get).”
overall	100.0% positive	“great place to get smashed and drink with others with the same idea, especially later on weekend nights.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“Awesome bartenders, crowd, and staff - made new friends every night and can't wait to go back!”
service	100.0% positive	“The staff is friendly and so is the clientele.” “The bartenders are sassy, fun, and the backyard is great in the summer.” “Great bartenders like Joe,Joyce,Robert &especially Yolanda(very pretty,funny & no-nonsense).” “came with some hungry friends and they never cut us off though, and the bartender was great about making sure we had our choice of toppings.” “Great jukebox and great service.” “If you're like me, you love a good, cheap bar where you can get a pitcher of beer from a friendly bartender, sit down on seats that have obviously been repaired many times with duct tape, and make conversation with some locals who aren't pretentious jerks” “You can find comfort here with their great service and cheap drinks.” “There are people that think that you have to like it, just because it is a famous dive bar!” “One time my man and I met this English guy that talked about how he loved the USA and that people who live here that complain are losers.” “Awesome bartenders, crowd, and staff - made new friends every night and can't wait to go back!” “Always a good flow of people in and out so you can normally get yourself a table before too long.” “The jukebox has a great selection, and the cross-section of people there is incredible - as diverse as the city itself.” “Everyone was friendly and having a great time.” “Great staff, great location, great prices!” “Great bartenders-avoid fri nites” “Everyone is friendly.”
value	100.0% positive	“The beer prices are incredible, and keep in mind you are only blocks from Times Square.” “Great Selection of beers at cheap prices and interesting cliente make it a must” “If you're like me, you love a good, cheap bar where you can get a pitcher of beer from a friendly bartender, sit down on seats that have obviously been repaired many times with duct tape, and make conversation with some locals who aren't pretentious jerks” “You cannot beat cheap beer, an eclectic crowd, and a great jukebox.” “Great staff, great location, great prices!” “You can find comfort here with their great service and cheap drinks.” “Between the rocking juke box, free popcorn and hot dogs, my favorite bouncer named James, the duct-taped booths and cheap booze - this dive is one of the best bars in Manhattan.” “They have a nice beer selection at great prices (Rudy's Blonde, not only cheap, but good - it's what I always get).”
wait time	100.0% positive	“This place is awesome to catch a quick pint after work.” “Always a good flow of people in and out so you can normally get yourself a table before too long.”

06/09/10

Free dogs and cheap beer = perf

by MeganInManhattan

I was always pretty pleased at the price and quality of hot dogs from NYC street carts (which may say something about my dubious culinary taste), but there's one thing that can beat $1.50 dogs: free ones that aren't served to you out of a bucket of questionable water. Rudy's brings New Yorkers that and so much more in an authentic, gritty dive bar. There's no "rules" for the free dogs, but it's obviously polite to be partaking in alcoholic beverages as well and not over-do it on the food. I came with some hungry friends and they never cut us off though, and the bartender was great about making sure we had our choice of toppings. Along with getting fed for free, Rudy's lets you get drunk for really cheap as a large portion of their beer pitchers are under $10. I liked the Rudy's Blonde at a delicious and economical $7 pitcher, and also because blondes are always better than anything or anyone else. Rudy's motley, lively, and sociable crowd combined with a killer jukebox guarantees loud singing and the perfect dive bar experience. Still not convinced? Get drunk and take pictures with the giant pig, what could be more fun than that?

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Pros: free hot dogs, really cheap beer, lively scene
Cons: a little too gritty if you're not prepared

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02/01/10

Best Dive Bar to Die For

by marisa 17

If you're looking for a dive bar that cannot be beat, make sure that you stop by Rudy's for a few drinks. Their beer selection is vast and the prices are so hot you'll want more and more!

The people that frequent this place when I've been are a mix between your after-work crowd, local construction workers and your pre-party people. The atmosphere is cool and there is usually some type of sports event on the TV. Bartenders are welcoming and definitely don't make you feel like you don't belong.

One time my man and I met this English guy that talked about how he loved the USA and that people who live here that complain are losers. He was a good talker and it was nice to hear that from a foreigner. He then bought a pitcher of Stella Artois...Score!

Pros: Booze, People

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02/01/10

Great staff, great location, great prices!

by MVAC

LOVE THIS PLACE! Neil the bartender ROCKS!!!

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08/29/09

Pure gold

by Greg A

Where to begin... This place is a true dive bar in every sense of the word, and is completely awesome. They have a nice beer selection at great prices (Rudy's Blonde, not only cheap, but good - it's what I always get). The jukebox has a great selection, and the cross-section of people there is incredible - as diverse as the city itself.

But what's most important is the respect that the bartenders (who've been there forever) quietly command - they're good, fast, and don't give an attitude, yet everyone who walks in knows not to mess with them.

Oh, and free hot dogs. I mean, free hot dogs with beer. Does it get any better?

Pros: Prices, people, jukebox, bartenders, EVERYTHING
Cons: Nothing

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01/03/09

Great Neighborhood Bar...Incredible Prices

by ttu2479

We visited Rudy's Thanksgiving 2008 on the advice of a friend who has a business on 46th. It was awesome. The bartender greeted us immediately. The beer prices are incredible, and keep in mind you are only blocks from Times Square. It is an easy and safe walk, especially if you walk down 46th (Restaurant Row). The atmosphere is dive bar, which we loved. Everyone was friendly and having a great time. We are middle aged and some places are so young that we feel a little out of place. I can't imagine anyone ever feeling out of place in Rudy's. We will be back in July. Save a red booth for us!! Texas loves you!!

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06/09/10

Free dogs and cheap beer = perf

by MeganInManhattan

02/01/10

Best Dive Bar to Die For

by marisa 17

02/01/10

Great staff, great location, great prices!

by MVAC

08/29/09

Pure gold

by Greg A

01/03/09

Great Neighborhood Bar...Incredible Prices

by ttu2479

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