The Drinks Aren't Free, But the Food Is
By Tony Rotunno, Citysearch Contributor
Sure the holy grail of New York City bar deals is free drinks, but free food comes in a close second. Whether it's a whole free pizza or just unlimited bowls of chips and salsa, something's better than nothing, right? And, please, if you see something we missed on our list, email us; we can't be everywhere at once.
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Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The 3pm to 6pm daily happy hour promises $1 off all drinks, but the real deal begins when happy hour ends--free pizza with each drink from 6pm to 3:30am. -
Rocking Horse Cafe
182 8th Ave, New York, NY
Free bottomless baskets of homemade tortilla chips and bowls of salsa accompany the creative cocktails served at the bar of this upscale Chelsea Mexican restaurant. -
Hank's Saloon
46 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The beloved Brooklyn dive complements its cheap brews with free plates of burgers, dogs and sausages every Sunday at 10pm. -
Rodeo Bar
375 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Drink specials pair nicely with the free buffet of nachos and wings served during the urban saloon's 4pm to 8pm weekday happy hour. -
Thirsty Scholar
155 2nd Ave, New York, NY
At this East Village tavern, a free pub-grub buffet is served every weekday at 5pm. -
Trash
256 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY
A free bowl of tater tots comes with every drink order, any time of day. -
Crocodile Lounge
325 E 14th St, New York, NY
Sister to Manhattan's Alligator Lounge, this bar, too, serves free personal pizzas with every drink order.
