119 Bar

11/24/09

Awesome Dive Bar--A Must Drink for Those in the No

by mleslie at Citysearch

This bar has a grunge vibe but a stranger-friendly atmosphere. I was around Irving Plaza to meet a friend for dinner the other night, and arrived way too early. With nothing to do, my choices were Starbucks or 119. I chose wisely. The bartender and his friend were the only people in the place, and they were hanging outside when I walked in to an empty bar with ripped stools. Starring at the mug shot of Frank Sinatra placed on the wall as an obvious non-sequitor, and seeing basketball on the TV in the pool room, I was about to head out when the Fedora-clad bartender made it inside, and made my night. He and his friend were funny, entertaining and worth the $5 Heineken. I did not want to leave, but had to. Definitely put this one on your Thrillist!

• Pros: Great music, Great people
• Cons: None

03/25/08

great dive!

by rockroll at Citysearch

so i stopped in here one day thinking it was another bar....loved the pooltable and drinks...but it smelled funny! it is what it is so if you want a nyu experience with loud music i recommend it. the bartenders are great as well.....

11/12/06

Small living room type bar, that looks like it could be someone's basement

by rebel1978 at Citysearch

Well, the title above says it all. It's a nice-size bar that appears it can be located in someone's basement or living room den. There are several couches (well worn) that you can sit, relax, chat with a friend. There's also a pool table and if you get there early, there isn't a wait to play. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that there is no jukebox, however the bartenders tend to play mostly punk music from their own collection. They could use a few oldies and southern rock CD's to liven the place up more. It's definitely not a party-type atmosphere, mostly calm atmosphere to chill with a friend. There's also a make-out room secluded in the back, perfect place to bring a date guys.

• Pros: Relaxing, Lots of Room, Pool Table, No hustling, couches, reasonable prices
• Cons: No Jukebox, lack of music variety

06/23/06

Rock Dive Bar

by qtgurljny at Citysearch

Get your drink on at this Rock Dive bar near Union Square. The beers are cheap, the Rockl music is pumping and the people are just there to catch a cold beer. Seating is limited with well-worn seats. Bathroom could be a ton cleaner. But, for $5 import pints and $4 bottles. I kinda can't be beat.

10/08/04

A bar that's proud to be a dive.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
A film of dust covers the wood-paneled walls at 119 Bar, a downtown dive with an I-won't-bother-you-if-you-don't-bother-me vibe. Lamps cast a red hue on the mellow proceedings, and cooler-than-thou types take a load off amid the well-loved, worn-down interior. A number of old leather couches with torn upholstery line the grimy gray-and-white tile floor in the roomy front area, and in the back sit a bevy of booths.

The Draw
Alternative rock rings out loud and proud from speakers located throughout the spacious saloon, but not so loud as to drown out the chatting of the 20-somethings who come here for a pint and a place to play pool. There's a TV in the corner, but the regulars rarely turn it on--they'd rather make their own entertainment.

08/18/04

love it or leave it

by mfesterm at Citysearch

119 is an incredible bar... they play great music, drinks are cheap, they have a pool table, and a good divesity if patrons. Come as you are... very casual and relaxed. Great neighborhood bar.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Music

12/07/03

rough in the diamond

by jimmylegs at Citysearch

union square is seriously lacking in cool divey bars (or bars in general), so when i first discovered this dank little corner, i was in heaven. drinks aren't too expensive, the decor is based around wood paneling, and there is space to dance if the mood (or booze) strikes you. there's no jukebox but the bartenders have pretty good taste in music. besides the Old Towne Bar, it's the best bet in the neighborhood.

• Pros: cheap, divey, smokeasy
• Cons: too close, to irving plaza

06/25/02

Good Dirt Bar

by johnsokr at Citysearch

Not a bad place to hang out after work, nice feel of a dive bar. Free pool table (if you know how to work it) is alway nice, and somebody's always up to challenge you for a game of stick. Only bad thing is that there is alway this smell, and no one can figure it out.