Westside Tavern
(718) 213-4696
360 W 23RD St
New York,
NY
10011
40.7459
-74.0003
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
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7 reviews
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Solid neighborhood bar
by e02m12f22
December 01, 2008
I have been going to the Westside Tavern on and off for many years. No matter how much time passes, the place remains the same. It serves my friends and I as a comfortable, reliable bar. No frills, no drama, and moderately priced drinks. I saw Dave Attell once while at the bar, and if anyone typifies the vibe this place has, its him. Just a bar to drink at without the drama that seems so hard to avoid in NYC. In Chelsea a place like this is hard to find.
- Pros: Easy Going, moderate drink prices, pool table
great place for a private party by Iris W. at InsiderPages
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June 10, 2008
I went to a private party at the Westside Tavern. Great place! We had so much fun between the super friendly bartenders and staff, the pool and the virtual jukebox. Would go back again.
Love this place
by dandanmiller
November 16, 2006
I love this place. Met my fiance here almost 2 years ago and even though we don't live in the area anymore whenever we're in NY we make a stop. Atmosphere is always good and great place to kick back and enjoy a couple of beers. Keep on doing what you're doing.
- Pros: Great place to sit and have a beer with friends
Decent
by xiner
October 08, 2005
It's hard to find a nice neighborhood bar on Citysearch; Westside Tavern is listed as one of the best. Its prices are definitely reasonable -- no need to pay $10 a drink. No line to the clean, brightly lit bathroom. Once in a while there's a waiter; I wish they'd ask for more refills. Then again, the bar service is fast and good-mannered. One nitpick I have is the lack of tables. I've not been to the downstairs lounge (heard a rumor), and the sofas are nice, but I wish a larger group can gather more comfortably. The music is a bit loud, too, but what bars aren't? The place is probably too small for tables. There's even a pool table. I was introduced to the place after joining a soccer team; it's a three-block walk from the turf field.
- Pros: Inexpensive service, Sofas, Clean bathrooms
- Cons: lack of tables, loud music
A dependable bar
by andy82
July 28, 2004
This kind of place is rare these days. It is just a basic bar with good bartenders and a pool table and places to hang out. It is not a dive nor is it a faux dive wanna-be, just a place to have a drink or meet up and watch a game. They could have a bigger music selection.
A Chelsea Staple-
by femme002
February 04, 2004
Where does one go at 3am for one last drink that invariably turns into 4 last drinks? Why, the Westside Tavern of course. There is nothing better than this place. The drinks are reasonable, the downstairs is chill and the pooltable is small enough for a 5'5" person to occasionally rock it. Also, more often than not, the bartenders remind you of older brothers with brogues you never knew you had (or wanted). Plus, I hear Dave Matthews hangs out there.
- Pros: Couches, Reasonable Prices, Jukebox
Brass Fittings and Midget Juke Boxes
by ursa
November 01, 2002
It may be darker than a David Fincher movie, but what Westside Tavern lacks in natural light, it more than makes up for in ambiance. The selection of beers is first-rate and the classy, not to mention brassy, fittings make for a comfortable environment. The juke box is also pretty good, though music lovers over 6 ft may find themselves undergoing an unexpected Limbo session. Also pleasing to this particular Limey was the regular showing of UK football games. All in all, a result.
- Pros: The lighting, UK football screening, Juke box (selection)
- Cons: Juke box (height)
