The Library
Dive Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Gothamist and The Corcoran Group
"One of the best jukeboxes I've ever come across."(18 Tips)
"Excellent juke box, cheap drinks, pitch black, writers on the wall, and you..."(9 Tips)
"The place is loud and they play old school movies on a projector!"(4 Tips)
"Come during happy hour and get buy one get one free drinks!"(10 Tips)
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Check out the shelf of books in the main room but beware the head librarians are raunchy
- Jonathan RiveraJuly 3, 2009Come during happy hour and get buy one get one free drinks! They give you nudie playing cards to trade in for your free drink . . . . nothing screams awesome better than that!
Jennifer DanielJanuary 6, 2010One, if not my favorite Jukeboxes- everything from Queen to My Bloody Valentine. Not sure if that is a wide spectrum. Loud as fuck, dark as fuck, fuck.
Lindsey RhoadesJuly 24, 2011Fun dive bar with good drink prices for Manhattan but not recommended for quiet conversation as it can get pretty loud in there.
Shannon MooreMarch 14, 2010Honestly my favorite bar in the city. 3 for 1 happy hours and amazing bartenders. Great juke.
Natty Light is the best tasting $3 beer. This is an objective fact.
Alanna (MVP/Future Hall of Famer Bartender) on Monday nights will get you wrecked.
Chad BurgessFebruary 18, 2012Dont order captain and coke. They serve up admiral johnsons with a lemon. Ultimate troll.
Jay ShawMarch 29, 2011If you want to have a conversation with friends, don't come here. If you want to get sweaty and lurid with some strangers, do come here.
- Jon CNovember 29, 2009agree with the other Jon I see adding tips everywhere I go, Kristen and Kendra rock the fuckin house
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- Midnight–4:00 AM
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(212) 375-1352
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- 6.3
"Super divey. Very New York but still felt like home to this Midwesterner!"
Kate K. - 7.5
"Chill place throughout the week. Awesome bartenders ( good pours), great deals, and the place has such a rad decor. Jen, Allison, and Carolyn and their barbacks are really a point."
David Florian - 7.9
"Perfect dive bar that represents everything I love about the East Village. Mix of local, national and international beers and decent whiskey selection. Great atmosphere and great place to drink."
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- 8.2
"Great intimate venue. Bands love playing here, you'll love seeing them here. Just grab your drinks on the way in and stake out your place on the floor. It's going to get crowded."
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"The must do, legendary pastrami sandwich joint of NYC. Rueben or the classic with pastrami instead or corned beef is the way to go. It’s huge! ideally share one between two. 10/10."
Ondrej Sedlacek - 7.9
"Burgers, Rosemary Fries, Habanero Pineapple pickles, Fish Tacos, Mussels, Brownie Batter dessert -- never had a bad meal here. Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood by far. Go and don't be shy!"
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