09/20/09

Great for Fundraiser

by jennygonzo

So i had to raise alot of money in a short time for a race i am doing.I was in such a panic but a friend of mine put me on to the mean fiddler.From the get go the owner was so helpfull he helped me organize a strategy for prizes, games and drink specials.Everyone had a blast and we raised a pile of money.The Bartenders were so nice so thanks for all your help.Jenny G

• Pros: Staff and Management
• Cons: Zero

08/25/09

MEAN FIDDLER ROCK OF AGES

by rottenjohnny

We were in a rush for a show picked up our tickets at Theatre so we wanted something quick and easy.The lady at the box office instructed us to go the Angry Fiddler{for some reason thats what keeps sticking in head}.Like any other place thats being a bar for a long time it has that beer smell but you quickly get over that with $4 pints of guinness and $1 sliders.We had a nice bartender who knew we had little time and took good care.We ended up going back at intermission to avoid the toilet lines and have a few quick shots.Highly recommended for anyone for the show..

• Pros: Next door to Rock of Ages
• Cons: Old Beer Smell

07/03/09

No Frills What You See Is What you Get

by irishphilly

So this place is truly off the hook.From the outside its very deceving seems like just another old irish bar and even when you go in you are a little puzzled.They have club like after work party in there downstairs bar not our scene so continue on but when we saw $4 imports and $1 sliders we were sold.The waitress was cool and set us in the back where they had beer pong and we all threw back the years and preteneded we were back in college.They had Plasmas everywhere ya looked and even put on my beloved RED SOX which pleased me no end.The bartenders were all irish and cool so thats always a plus.

• Pros: Wicked Happy Hour
• Cons: price jump after happy hour

06/18/09

What a festive place!

by AR2

We stopped in there on Saturday night, just to have a beer or 2. Ended up dancing all night to some great tunes. The staff was fantastic!!! Definitely recommend.

• Pros: fun atmosphere, great staff
• Cons: Hmm, none

06/09/09

Great Place to Catch a Game

by IndianPosse47

This Bar makes ya feel like a old New York Tavern.Its not the trendiest or coolest but it has a warm feel to it.The bartenders are cool make ya feel at home.We live directly across the street so we are going to say nice things.But honestly i would usually not step into a bar like this but where else in the Theatre district can you play beer pong with Pierce Brosnan which happened me last week.It had a drunken college vibe with people from jersey and long island but thats what makes it fun.

• Pros: TVs everywhere you look drink specials
• Cons: Hundreds of drunk kids sharing small bathrooms

06/02/09

Mean Fiddler

by NYCbest

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05/23/09

The Marines Salute you this is our Home Base

by marineforlife

So this is our third year of doing a fleet week party at the fiddler.We originally choose this bar as it was a live music venue and we put on a show for our boys in uniform.We had over 200 Marines pack in the bar.I am a former active Marine i now work in corporate america but i like to give back as i remember when i was a broke marine.Anyway i just wanted to say thanks to everyone at the fiddler for there generosity and the warmth they give everyone in uniform.God Bless America

• Pros: The welcome they extend you
• Cons: I could not even talk of such

05/19/09

Looking for after work spot

by jamiekielty

Was looking for after work spot for our office to have some games throw back beers and not spend too much money in the area as we no longer have expense accounts.We took the downstairs which looks a little like a punk rock club from the village so besides the look it was good for our group.The bartender names Alan took real good care off us and always had something funny to say.We played darts and beer pong and played pool as well. We played our own music so basically had our own fun and party.They threw us some free apps to keep us there longer and it worked :-] The whole office were big fans

• Pros: Beer Pong Cheap beer
• Cons: Bathrooms dark and scary

05/18/09

good sports/college bar

by runyonbunion

We as a work group like to try different sports/dive bars in nyc.We give a rating on the usual service,tvs,games and wings.Overall the this bar is unique as its off the beaten path you have to walk down into it from the outside it appears dark and dingy .We were told there was a pool table but the bartender informed us that was back in the day.We proceeded to take advantage of its happy hour and had a game off beer pong with some happy but broke students.We enjoyed the wings had there own special sauce so overall we gave this place a 7..

• Pros: super wings
• Cons: no pool table

05/18/09

cool place before rock of ages show

by memphispeter

Hi there we were in a rush for the ROCK OF AGES show and not in the mood of pizza so we popped into the mean fiddler after the usherette at show recommended this place.The service was quick good apps happy hour was in effect so that was a bonus.We went into the show with a good buzz and we ended up going back after the show with a few cast members

• Pros: next door to rock of ages
• Cons: pub smell