Smith's Bar

02/28/2008 Posted by night34

It seems like whenever my friends and i are in NYC we seem to end up at Smith's at some point or another. The drinks are not expensive for a NYC bar, and if your looking for a quick bite, the food is pretty good. I recommand the HELL'S HOT WINGS great bar food. The staff on a whole i would rate a B+. They have live Music most nights, I have seem 3 different bands and i would have to say that all were pretty good. Also a plus it that they have alot of Flat screens so if you looking to watch a sporting event they most likely will have it on. I would have to say that if you want to see an old school NYC bar they visit Smith's.

Pros: Live Music, lots of flat screens TV's and a old school look.

Cons: only 2 bathrooms 1 for man & 1 for the women

04/03/2007 Posted by briannyc

I've been a lot of places and I dine out all the time so I consider myself a some what of an expert on nightlife experience...I will travel many miles for a place I like..( Like Four Street in Portland Maine..the absolute best food I have ever eaten. Smith's is definatly one of them. It is one of the friendliest bars I've been. My friends slide by..The music and guests are fantastic seems like there are new people to meet. Every time we left there we always had a smile on our face for the whole human race! If you like hamburgers, Sandwiches some various pastas chile this is it. Also they serve a great breakfast....

Pros: Great area....

Cons: None that I can think of

03/10/2006 Posted by Drink_Club

There are actually two SMITH'S BARs. One, old one, on the corner. That is full of old New York atmosphere, along with assorted street creatures and other interesting spectacles. The other, right next to it, is a newish bar/lounge where bad bands do Van Morrison covers. Naturally, we sat in the scummy bar. The sound of the barband was pumped in anyway, but not overwhelmingly so. The waiter was terrific! He anticipated our order just by the way we looked at the bar! Yow! The booths are kind of small for a group larger than 4, but you'll make do. It's worth it. The food was only passable, but the old New York feeling and great waiter make this place fit like an old pair of jockey shorts. We'll be back! --Drink Club is a roving group of NYC drinkers

Pros: Great Service, Great Atmosphere

Cons: food only OK

01/20/2006 Posted by asdsa

Spent a great night at Smith's. Great local hangout with a diverse crowd of theater folks to concrete workers. Bartenders are tops! Brad, one of the new bartenders, let me bend his ear and was quick to crack open a cold beer. The deli/steam table has traditional NY bar food from Hot Pastrami to boiled dinners. Plenty of TV' s for sports and good rock 'n roll music on the juke box. I'll be back so keep a cool one ready for me !!

Pros: Service, Location, Locals

11/06/2005 Posted by justmel

I stopped in with a friend last Tuesday and had such a great time... we went back the following day! We were staying at a hotel across the street and Smith's ended up being our "hang out" while in the City. I'm from a small town in the Midwest and never expected to feel so welcomed in a neighborhood bar in NYC. The food was excellent, the drinks plentiful and the service superior. Special thanks to Derek the bartender for showing a couple of out-of-towners a really great time!

Pros: service, locals, food

Cons: none

11/02/2005 Posted by citygirl1281

I was walking by with a couple of friends and decided to go in and check it out. They had a one man band playing and the place was crowded. We ended up staying for a few hours and had a great time. The staff and service was wonderful. We will be back!

Pros: crowded, entertainment, cheap

Cons: bathrooms

10/24/2005 Posted by waltons1229

What a great place to just hang out and have a beer! There is always a crowd and someone to talk to. The staff is great and there is always some form of entertainment. You must stop in it's a NEW YORK CLASSIC!

Pros: people, entertainment

Cons: update bathroom

07/27/2005 Posted by almam

First time in New York and we just happened to be lucky enough to be staying across the street. We did not go to Smith's the first night. We went to a rude, boring, and very indimidating bar down the street. The next night we found Smith's. We loved it. The best bartenders "real bartenders". We are from a small town in Texas. It was very special to visit a place that was just the way I had always pictured a new york corner bar to be. I will be going back to New York and We will be staying at the hotel across the street, not for the hotel, for Smith's.

12/08/2002 Posted by kevinjkelly

I stumbled into this fantastic place about 10 years ago by complete accident. It is by far the best neighborhood bar in NYC. Great people and the best bartenders in NYC. Peter, Paul and Barney. Bartenders are born into these positions. No kidding. Ask them. Good food. Always a good show out the windows. I always stop here for one (at least) whenever I am in the city. My favorite NY landmark. A real irish pub and good old New York corner bar.

Pros: Best bar tenders, great pub atmosphere, kill you w/ kindness

11/05/2002 Posted by jimmylegs

A beacon in the wasteland of Times Square chicanery, Smith's rocks my socks off! There are precious few of these old cafeteria/bars around anymore, and this one, tho divey, is a cut above the rest. I couldn't believe the waiter was all dressed up, a cloth on his arm, even! and all for some cheap (but good) eats. Bartenders are awesome, they all still wear white shirts and smoke stogies, as all good bartenders do. If you find yourself in the pit of Times Square, scoot over to 8th and be saved!

Pros: Old School Waiter, Smoky (that's good)