Blue Ruin Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 538 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States

Phone: +1 917-346-7043

Rating: 4.4

Services

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Outside food allowed
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar with cheap beer (for Manhattan). If youre looking for a bar with a local crowd and some metal on the jukebox this is the place. You wont find fancy upscale nonsense in this place; just regular people drinking regular stuff. They have a pool table, which is cool. The bartender was right on top of things and there was plenty of good conversation. $4 Rolling Rock cans; you cant go wrong.

  • Review 2 (2024-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Wow! Best night I had in NYC! This bar, the Blue Ruin! Wow! The Bartender Alena was amazing! Not only beautiful, but the drinks!! Wow! Cannot wait to come back. Good prices, great service and awesome music!

  • Review 3 (2024-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Blue Ruin Bar offers a distinctive and inviting ambiance that sets it apart in the nightlife scene. Nestled in the heart of the city, the bar exudes a cozy yet chic atmosphere with its dim lighting and eclectic decor. The carefully crafted cocktail menu showcases a mixologists expertise, featuring unique and flavorful concoctions that cater to varying tastes. The attentive and knowledgeable staff further elevate the experience, offering recommendations with a genuine enthusiasm for mixology. Whether youre seeking a relaxed evening or a lively night out, Blue Ruin Bar provides a well-rounded experience, making it a standout destination for those in search of both quality drinks and a memorable atmosphere.

  • Review 4 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)

    The dive bar that’s delightfully unapologetic. Cheap drinks, no frills, and a jukebox that slaps harder than your ex’s playlist. It’s gritty, it’s real, and it’s everything a dive should be. Fancy cocktails? Not here—just good vibes and stiff pours.

  • Review 5 (2023-09-24 - Rating: 4)

    Rock n Roll from the 90s, a good pool, a beautiful big wooden bar and a variety of beers and Bourbons. A great vintage cash register, in great condition and working.An American bar by definition. What more could you ask for? A menu with some elaborate drinks would be nice. It doesnt offer food (at least when we went Saturday night)

  • Review 6 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    Definitely one of my favorite dives in NYC. The bartender was so lovely and attentive and had a nice time chatting and laughing with her! Loved the rock/metal music and continously good songs that would play! Def my style and will Def be back! Met the coolest people in here too and had a blast. With love from Savannah!

  • Review 7 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    The Most Beautiful Bartender Girl 🤍

  • Review 8 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive bar in Hell’s Kitchen. Pool table, sports on the TV, beers and drinks are priced right. Atmosphere you can’t beat. Jukebox full of classics and modern music.

  • Review 9 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    What a little gem! Great dive bar, decent specials (we got stuck on the $6 tin and shot). Definitely worth a visit. All kinds of characters in here.

  • Review 10 (2024-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Greatest bar in Hells Kitchen! From my office in Hudson Yards, my favorite place to hang out!

  • Review 11 (2024-11-08 - Rating: 4)

    Perfect heavy metal dive bar, dark, smelly and wonderful, with a pool table.

  • Review 12 (2024-04-13 - Rating: 5)

    I freaking love the bartenders here, the music and atmosphere is amazing. If I could have anyone to chat with, it would be our bartender ayona, she was kind, funny and full of fun things to chat about. Drink here for a good time if you dare

  • Review 13 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    Pricey drinks. But the atmosphere was great especially if you like rock and metal played while you drink.

  • Review 14 (2024-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    Cool old school midtown bar to grab a few drinks, listen to some classic rock and meet a few of the regulars. The beers were cold, the shots were smooth and the service was great!

  • Review 15 (2019-03-05 - Rating: 4)

    This place is not my typical hang but I knew I had to try it out after the reviews. When we arrived to this dimly lit grungy cavern, we were greeted by a curt bartender who when asked about the beers on special told us to go look by the door (it kind of added to the atmosphere so I wasn’t upset lol). She eventually warmed up to us, I mean we’re friendly Canadians, how can you not? We decided to go for the happy hour special of a shot and a beer for 7$. Let me just say that the shot was the worst whiskey we’ve ever had. Maybe it was gasoline? Maybe drain cleaner? The brand was ‘Recipe’ and obviously you can’t even really google that without getting a ton of non relevant finds. Either way we each ordered two more! I’m pretty sure this bar was in a U2 music video? Worth checking out if you’re with the right crowd who’d love this dark sort of place!

  • Review 16 (2024-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Proper dive, billiards table and jukebox with great selection of music, just the right amount of light 🤌

  • Review 17 (2017-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Go here if youre near Times Square and need to feel human again.Was in need of a bar that felt like home. (Im from Pittsburgh). I walked in, and there was joyful, rowdy laughter; unfinished and tarnished, sticky wooden floors; and Stealers Wheels Stuck in the Middle with You playing on the old jukebox. The bartender was attentive and personable, knowing more than a few of the frequent fliers. The pour was heavy. Like I said...home. I loved it.

  • Review 18 (2023-09-21 - Rating: 4)

    Its a small bar with great vibe ,the Staff were nice, the atmosphere was welcoming. the Jukebox was filled with 90s rock music I grew up with. the drinks were decent price, I was visiting from a different state but definitely will come back if Im ever in New York again

  • Review 19 (2023-07-18 - Rating: 5)

    No frills, no holds barred watering hole complete with basic, solid draft beer selection at around $7 a go. Well maintained pool table with the correct chalk board sign-up system and dependable, regular pool players ready to take you on for the table crown. Loud, Americana rock jukebox that’ll make you want to pledge allegiance to the flag on the bar. An essential hub in the world of Hells Kitchen. Get yourself there tonight and have a blast.

  • Review 20 (2023-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Walked in here to have a few drinks on a Wednesday. Cute local spot in Hells kitchen !! Bartender Eleni omg!!! Was amazing. After 10pm the place became jammed packed. Eleni was handling a full busy bar with nothing but amazing customer service! The energy this girl has ! Wow! Taking ever order on point and providing excellent customer service with a smile! And had an old fashioned order service writing every drink down. No PC here!! She is amazing!!! I offered her to come to Texas and be a Bartender there but she said kindly declined!! Lol I will be back again because of service like Eleni provides!! Wow!!! An old fashioned bar and old fashioned customer service ! Wow!!

  • Review 21 (2024-12-02 - Rating: 5)

    Best metal bar in town. Scratch that. Best bar in town, period. Drinks, service, people, music, all perfect. Wish I had one like this back home. Marc Anthony, you da man! The Emperor!

  • Review 22 (2018-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    Returned here again, best dive bar in New York. Great bar, people, beers and bar staff.

  • Review 23 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Luna is a smokeshow...also love a good hole in wall with good service...love from Dallas

  • Review 24 (2023-05-30 - Rating: 4)

    Had an absolutely blast here with a good friend the last two weeks when I was working in NYC. Great dive bar, with good vibes and bar tenders. Drinks decently price and the music is always setting the vibe!Bathrooms can be worked on, but heck, its a dive bar. 🤣

  • Review 25 (2024-12-19 - Rating: 5)

    Good dive bar. Reasonable prices. Beer and shot special. Would go back.

  • Review 26 (2024-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best dives in NY. The drinks are reasonably priced, the bartenders are always great and make it a fun night. Highly recommend if youre looking for good drinks at a great dive.

  • Review 27 (2022-11-01 - Rating: 4)

    This American bar is pretty chill.Rock music background. Typical drinks and beers. Pool table. It doesnt disappoint if you just need a place to chill and vent and dont want none of the new styles and just want plain and simple.Plus, theres an excellent ramen next door, so super combo

  • Review 28 (2023-04-04 - Rating: 4)

    Cheap drinks, well kept Diamond pool table, but unfortunately there’s often no one there that wants to play. Older crowd, usually everyone else there is 30-40+. Lotta rock music being played on jukebox and always a decent amount of people sitting at the bar.

  • Review 29 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    It was great to be back at Blue Ruin after more than five years, great atmosphere as always andthe best place to party after Rock and heavy metal shows on near by venues, Hammerstein, MSG, Play Station Theater etc. Fairly priced drinks right in midtown, great service from Marcos.

  • Review 30 (2022-06-06 - Rating: 4)

    Crusty commuter dive bar. Lots of construction workers here, nice bartenders, good prices. Good music: country, Latin, lots of metal. My only complaint is that there is someone at the bar who plays the same damned system of a down song every night, and soad suck.

  • Review 31 (2023-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Laidback american pub, with good metal music. I loved it, it has an atmosphere.

  • Review 32 (2022-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Love this joint. Super casual. Reasonably priced. Great vibe.

  • Review 33 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful bar with a vibe.AJ is an amazing host. Will try to visit when I’m in town next.

  • Review 34 (2023-07-25 - Rating: 5)

    Good time for sure, got banged up and played some pool. Definitely knew we were tourists but they were still very kind and inviting!

  • Review 35 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 4)

    If you like dive bars that can only make your super simple cocktails like whisky and coke, vodka redbull, whiskey sour, beer etc, then this is the place for you.. tbh I like it a lot this is a working class bar, with good prices. Just don’t order anything too advanced haha. Bartender was sweet though

  • Review 36 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the Blue Ruin. A proper dive bar in a good way - friendly and welcoming. Didnt eat - just late drinks!

  • Review 37 (2012-09-25 - Rating: 4)

    One of the diviest dive bars in NYC, and also one of my favorite. Theres a 2 for 1 happy hour every day until at least 8 PM, but thats not even the real draw. The vintage black and white photo booth takes some of the best photos around. It also makes for a good hiding place from the indigent patrons.

  • Review 38 (2019-04-24 - Rating: 4)

    Place is very loud lol. They mostly play American music eventhough I went for maybe less than an hour so perhaps theyd add different music. Employees are very helpful and they have a pool table. Affordable to have a couple drinks and long island iced tea was the bomb! So perhaps Ill pay another visit. Perhaps one of the greatest bars nearby since theres many of bars around.

  • Review 39 (2022-04-14 - Rating: 4)

    Love this place in Hells Kitchen... Great sexy bartenders great drinks decent price and awesome music that ranges From pink Floyd to Johnnie Cash, ACDC and all the rock in between on their jukebox... Highly recommended

  • Review 40 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    Cool decor and a sweet old school jukebox with a big selection of rock tunes. The bar tenders are very nice people too. Bring food if youre hungry, theyre cool with it.

  • Review 41 (2024-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    If you’re a mediocre pool player and a great drinker, this is the local spot for you

  • Review 42 (2023-08-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar. Friendly and prompt service. Solid music. Reasonable prices.

  • Review 43 (2015-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Besides the awesome staff and jukebox, my favorite part of this amazing dive is the fact that theres an impressive selection of wine and bubbles - the perfect mix of grit and unexpected glam. Bonus: theres also a pool table in the back.

  • Review 44 (2018-06-05 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! My kinda bar! My kinda music, heavy metal! Pool table is awesome. It has a certain charm that you dont find very often :D

  • Review 45 (2024-12-24 - Rating: 4)

    $7 beer and whisky shot

  • Review 46 (2017-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic classic dive bar is spot on! Loud but the jukebox means the tunes are up to you. Warm, friendly, and cheap. Always worth stopping by.

  • Review 47 (2024-06-18 - Rating: 5)

    Good old traditional local bar..... from what I saw anyway (I am from uk). Good atmosphere and open late. Great little bar!

  • Review 48 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    My gf should invite me there some time

  • Review 49 (2017-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great great people bar tending, atmosphere is super nice. We tryed to play pool, we got our asses beated so hard, was a super fun night to remember.

  • Review 50 (2014-08-19 - Rating: 4)

    This place offers midnight happy hour special which is two well drinks for a price of one well drink. I havent taken advantaged of happy hour special for so long.I think that they may have extended happy hour special.

  • Review 51 (2022-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    Was visiting from Wisconsin and had a great time! The short and cute bartender was the best!! Definitely coming back for another labonita!

  • Review 52 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    Best Midtown dive… Great prices… Decent music… just not for those with a low tolerance for the smell of urine.

  • Review 53 (2023-10-06 - Rating: 4)

    Typical american music, it was too hot inside even during October, they have only beers if you look for a place for a coctail this is not the place but the price is pretty decent for beers

  • Review 54 (2020-01-22 - Rating: 5)

    Its a really hard place to drink on the west side and this is the place to drink and to hang. Aj the owner is amazing and will treat you well. Easy beers on the $ and super quick service from Ashley.

  • Review 55 (2019-10-23 - Rating: 4)

    Great HH. 5-8pm cool old school vibe. CD changer juke box has got all the songs you want played from 60-80s. Bring cash for the box and pool

  • Review 56 (2023-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    Its my favorite local spot. Rock music in the jukebox and some of the friendliest bartenders in the city.

  • Review 57 (2022-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great hospitality. Fantastic atmosphere and good beers. We were very well looked after by AJ and all the gang

  • Review 58 (2019-05-15 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive bar to play pool. Good shooters and APA league. Owner is AJ and he’s a really good guy. He shoots pool too.

  • Review 59 (2023-06-29 - Rating: 5)

    Bar tender, she was great, never got her name( just needs to learn how to pull a pint of guinness) hahaIechyd da

  • Review 60 (2023-12-24 - Rating: 5)

    Best pool bar in NY ! Great place to have fun !

  • Review 61 (2016-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    $4 Lagunitas IPAs during a 5-hour-long happy hour? That works. Good soccer bar. No pretense, hard day drinking with fun people.

  • Review 62 (2023-03-20 - Rating: 5)

    Love the vibes of this bar! Very dive bar feels in the middle of the hustle and bustle of NYC. A nice little escape.

  • Review 63 (2018-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    Love the down and dirty vibe, with cool chicks running the bar. Prices are reasonable and Music is perfect (if a little loud).

  • Review 64 (2019-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    My first impression was this place is a dump but the bartender Lily made everyone feel like this was their local and I know this is not politically correct but she has a great rack.

  • Review 65 (2020-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere! Cheap drinks, pool table, juke box with your favorite music, and our awesome bartender Eliana! Thx for the hospitality!

  • Review 66 (2019-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    Bar bathroom sucks, but this bartender named Lilly was awesome, great personality and just an awesome and eveer time I see her my drinks are at the bar

  • Review 67 (2018-11-30 - Rating: 4)

    Great, fun dive bar. Too many wannabe tough guys but other than that, the bartender was hot AF and cool AF.

  • Review 68 (2024-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    I did not eat but I love the music in this bar. I have been before and always try to go again because the service and music are amazing. I would increase the bathrooms for a couple more

  • Review 69 (2023-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Bartender was a sweetheart recommend if you’re trying to tie one on sick!

  • Review 70 (2021-07-18 - Rating: 4)

    Adult atmosphere, gza from wu-tang created a memorable experience.JBL did their thing despite the rain

  • Review 71 (2016-08-07 - Rating: 5)

    Good brews for cheap prices, loud music so you dont have to hear others conversations. Pool table, friendly staff, dive bar. Take it or leave it.

  • Review 72 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive bar in NYC! Best owner also!

  • Review 73 (2024-01-21 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar I came across in my week in nyc. The barmaid Sara went above and beyond to make sure sure we were well taken care off including creating custom cocktails for us on request. We ended up returning to the bar every night on our trip because of how welcome we were made to feel. Highly recommend

  • Review 74 (2022-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Love Blue Ruin but the price of my fave beer has doubled since 2018 😂😂

  • Review 75 (2022-09-29 - Rating: 4)

    Great place to hang out and play pool .We come here every year and had a lot of fun .

  • Review 76 (2014-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    Good happy hour, good looking bartenders, fun happy people. A must visit for tourists. Highly recommended

  • Review 77 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)

    The best bar in New York city!

  • Review 78 (2018-10-19 - Rating: 4)

    Fairly small. Nice hole-in-the-wall bar with a decent pool table. The bathroom is not Accessible.

  • Review 79 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 4)

    $4 Rolling Rock and one of last Rock n Roll CD jukeboxes

  • Review 80 (2023-10-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar for Hells Kitchen !

  • Review 81 (2015-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar for a beer a shot and pool. Always a good crowd and good bartenders.

  • Review 82 (2017-08-01 - Rating: 5)

    INT: Bar nightStretches of a long table and friendly staff, if you play pool this is the #1 spot in manhattans garmet district

  • Review 83 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    Fun spot to chill. Nice pool table.

  • Review 84 (2015-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to have a beer, shoot a game of pool and Rock out, great music selection!

  • Review 85 (2022-10-01 - Rating: 5)

    Just love the place! It is an amazing bar-bar!

  • Review 86 (2021-06-09 - Rating: 5)

    The bartender was the best!! A good place to talk and catch up

  • Review 87 (2023-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great little rock bar with pool table. Rock jukebox and good beer!

  • Review 88 (2023-08-19 - Rating: 5)

    Brilliant

  • Review 89 (2017-06-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great selection of rock music in juke box, amazing bartenders!

  • Review 90 (2018-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    A proper American bar - don’t know what that is: a friendly bar, with good music, dodgy decor and great staff! 👏

  • Review 91 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Beat dive bar in New York!

  • Review 92 (2023-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere amazing people the Owner is great takes care of everyone overall a great vibe will recommend and will be back specially if you like to play pool…

  • Review 93 (2023-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great cheap drinks, nice selction.music hard rock and loud.great little bar to find. visiting from australia

  • Review 94 (2018-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar. I visit every time I go to New York!

  • Review 95 (2018-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly. Good vibe. Must visit place in New York. Had a great time

  • Review 96 (2021-01-18 - Rating: 5)

    Cool spot to have a beer or two

  • Review 97 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar!! Go here!! It wont disappoint.

  • Review 98 (2017-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive bar with great happy hour for working guys.

  • Review 99 (2023-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Went in here for a couple of pints and stayed in all night till 4 Great service / music / and the price is right and the owner AJ. Bought a couple of rounds as well, see you next year blue ruin / AJ.

  • Review 100 (2018-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar, great jukebox, really great barmaid, and fair prices.

  • Review 101 (2023-09-08 - Rating: 5)

    Sara was the best experience in the bar. what a great host. As a local felt at home. Sara when’s brunch

  • Review 102 (2023-09-06 - Rating: 4)

    Rock music, basic slightly rough bar ,but dont be put off , friendly and cheap ish. Enjoyed my times here.

  • Review 103 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar for anyone out of town, friendly amazing and welcoming!

  • Review 104 (2022-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great jukebox. Not pretentious. Great dive bar.

  • Review 105 (2019-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Rocks. Hot bartenders. Crash back 20 years of hells kitchen. But safe-ish. Haha

  • Review 106 (2018-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Hard drinks, hot girls, cheap beer. Whats there more to ask for!

  • Review 107 (2023-12-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great Pool Bar!!!Had a lot of fun playing pool!

  • Review 108 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    Its a blast to be at. Must go and enjoy yourself. Its might nit be for everyone but its a must nr for everyone. Please enjoy & be kind to the staffs. 💖

  • Review 109 (2023-07-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great people work there help you Navigate the Big City If it your first time in New your city

  • Review 110 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    The owner is the best and the music is amazing !!!

  • Review 111 (2022-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Had the best time! Was on a work trip and wanted to have a nightcap before returning to Chicago. Went by myself, sat at the bar, and everyone was incredibly friendly. Easy conversation and cheap beer. AJ (owner) introduced himself and let me play a couple songs on the jukebox. If you’re on the fence, definitely go! You won’t regret it.

  • Review 112 (2018-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great Music Hard Rock, Metal, cheap drinks, good vibes!

  • Review 113 (2023-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Really good bar, reminds me a lot of Ten Cat Tavern in Chicago. Went on a Sunday night. Nice crowd/vibe and they have an old school jukebox. (Only $5 for 15 songs!) Also can’t beat $6 PBR’s or $8 for a PBR + shot in Manhattan.

  • Review 114 (2022-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    I wanted to find a chill bar in Hells Kitchen when I was in NY, I was not disappointed. This place is so rad, it’s a touch of old NY, 70s punk rock NY. 10/10 would recommend for any metal heads or punkers visiting NY. The locals were welcoming cool. I love NY

  • Review 115 (2019-02-28 - Rating: 5)

    Good place to drink. Great customer service.

  • Review 116 (2021-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Really enjoyed having a few beers at this bar when I came to New York. Awesome atmosphere if you like hard rock and heavy metal (which I do). The bar tender was very friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable also. Good selection of beer and drinks. Low-key atmosphere. Definitely a cool place to stop if youre in the area.

  • Review 117 (2023-08-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar good cheap drinks

  • Review 118 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    Wey nice place the best

  • Review 119 (2021-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool bar with great atmosphere and staff

  • Review 120 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 4)

    Good prices and service.

  • Review 121 (2023-08-19 - Rating: 5)

    Old School Rock and a diamond table, lets get it

  • Review 122 (2010-11-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great dive bar in Hells Kitchen.

  • Review 123 (2023-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar and bartenders!

  • Review 124 (2021-07-01 - Rating: 5)

    Seriously fantastic bar, my favorite bar in Midtown. Great vibes always, the bartenders are always super nice and the patrons are always chill. A total dive, every surface is sticky, the mens bathroom has no toilet seat or door lock (although the womens bathroom has both!). This place always has adequate seating, and Ive never had an issue grabbing a spot to sit. The CD jukebox is one of the best in the city, with metal, alt rock and punk classics throughout. If youre in Midtown and the gentrification and chain stores are getting to you, go here immediately.Tips: Get the $7 shot and a beer combo, use the hooks under the seats opposite the bar for your stuff, tip your bartenders 20% or more (it pays off, I promise).

  • Review 125 (2019-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    This city sure knows how to do a good dive bar.

  • Review 126 (2017-12-18 - Rating: 5)

    One of the few remainingdives, music leans toward hard rock/metal.

  • Review 127 (2022-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    It was a warm environment. The people were friendly and I enjoyed. Myself.

  • Review 128 (2018-08-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great Dive Bar near Port Authority Bus Terminal.

  • Review 129 (2021-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    This is a great dive! So close to Port Authority, so it is easy to get there and home. Good drinks, nice staff, fun place. I always enjoy going.

  • Review 130 (2022-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Cool vibe except for the Russian (?) bartender who seems to think its one of those gimmick places where youre rude to customers, and spends her shift eyes glued to her phone.

  • Review 131 (2019-09-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar. Good atmosphere

  • Review 132 (2023-06-01 - Rating: 5)

    The most authentic American bar in Manhattan

  • Review 133 (2023-01-21 - Rating: 5)

    Just a cool lil dive bar with only rock in the juck

  • Review 134 (2020-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Ice cold beer, great music, fun barmaid

  • Review 135 (2016-08-14 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best dive bars in Manhattan.

  • Review 136 (2017-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great cheap dive bar close to Time Square

  • Review 137 (2018-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best dive bars on 9th ave

  • Review 138 (2023-06-23 - Rating: 5)

    Good vibes! Cool place.

  • Review 139 (2022-12-20 - Rating: 4)

    Standard dive bar, open late. Wasnt crowded.

  • Review 140 (2017-04-17 - Rating: 4)

    Fantastic classic dive bar. Loud and dirty

  • Review 141 (2017-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar. This place is awesome with a great staff and owners. True NYC bar with a mixed crowd. If you want affordable drinks with a good classic NYC atmosphere, bring your friends. U2 just shot a video here.

  • Review 142 (2024-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    Drinks was good 😊👍 prices are good 👍😊

  • Review 143 (2022-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    Drink beer, play pool, get to know people, get shots, listen to some metal, etc.Cool bar, had fun.

  • Review 144 (2023-02-02 - Rating: 5)

    On way. U.sure as of yet but cant wait.

  • Review 145 (2021-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar. A little on the rough side, but thats the way I like it. Has a pool table and a rocking jukebox.

  • Review 146 (2017-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent staff, friendly bartenders and hospitable owner! Great local clientele also that made my large group feel right at home. They are doing it right at the Blue Ruin.

  • Review 147 (2017-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Had a lovely time there last night. The Bar Maid Val. Is very awesome and lively behind the bar. Our Security for the night is our dear friend, Jose. Such a treat. Great Atmosphere and great tunes make this bar a definite go to spot. Will return always randomly. Just to check up on the place. Haha.

  • Review 148 (2018-03-30 - Rating: 4)

    Nice place! Affordable!

  • Review 149 (2020-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great metal bar in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen! $8 a drink or shot and a pool table which was great fun! Bartenders are super friendly as well, thanks for having us!

  • Review 150 (2022-03-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great music, the best bar tenders and an excellent vibe. Im here at least once a week.

  • Review 151 (2020-02-12 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place, this is my favorite place to take all stress out.

  • Review 152 (2017-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    No frills, no fuss, my favorite bar, nuff said.

  • Review 153 (2022-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great place, tunes, pool table and drinks. Definetly coming back next time Im in the city.

  • Review 154 (2017-07-21 - Rating: 4)

    The bar is great, but the clientele can be awkward

  • Review 155 (2019-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    A great place to stop for a drink. Great prices but still near everything. Wandered in and was welcomed by everyone. Next time I visit I will stop by here first.

  • Review 156 (2018-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great NYC dive bar to shoot some pool

  • Review 157 (2018-03-18 - Rating: 5)

    Went here for St Pats. Beer was not overpriced! Great music and awesome staff!I will definitely be back!

  • Review 158 (2018-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Shana is fantastic! A great bartender with a fabulous attitude and personality. I recommend you visit her there wednesdays and Fridays. Great job Shana.

  • Review 159 (2023-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Top 2 dive bars in midtown

  • Review 160 (2021-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    The world needs more dives like this exemplary establishment.

  • Review 161 (2018-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    I have been going to this bar for 20 years now the place now is so very comfortable. And the bartenderesss is a beautiful version of Janis Joplin. WILL be going back.

  • Review 162 (2019-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great Bartenders. Amazing service.

  • Review 163 (2019-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Ashley was a doll. Awesome place, great crowd. She cut 2 douchebags off and the gave her an attitude. She smiled and they stormed off. Power move. Ill 100% be back

  • Review 164 (2018-05-15 - Rating: 5)

    My new favorite bar in NYC!The music selection definitely set up a fun atmosphere. The owner and bartenders are killing it. I’ll be back soon!

  • Review 165 (2019-07-07 - Rating: 4)

    Great staff. Good drinks. A fun place to go.

  • Review 166 (2018-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    Best dive bar in nyc best drinks hot bartenders best music highly recommended if you can stop by do it now! Also a great pool table with awesome players .

  • Review 167 (2019-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    A military friendly rock n roll divey bar with a pool table and jukebox. Casual and awesome. $4 PBR and a good happy hour.

  • Review 168 (2018-04-11 - Rating: 5)

    Ended up here after having a disappointing visit to a place a few doors down. Was very pleasantly suprised. A couple of all day every day beer specials. Miller High Life bottle $3.

  • Review 169 (2018-03-18 - Rating: 4)

    Any time I go to NYC which is a lot I go here. One of my favorite bars ever ! So much fun. And they are open late !

  • Review 170 (2017-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar for great times.

  • Review 171 (2017-06-18 - Rating: 4)

    A very weird place considering its Manhattan location. A bar with some Southern sentiment and cheap drinks (only for this part of NYC, because you can get an even cheaper beer somewhere in, for example, Bronx). Barmate looks fine usually.

  • Review 172 (2022-12-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar, great music, great pours.

  • Review 173 (2013-09-09 - Rating: 4)

    Okay, so this place is the quintessential kitschy, no holds barred, eclectic dive bar that so many new places are trying to be. The air conditioning is woefully inadequate, but these are the kind of people who not only wont mind if you use a cold PBR on the neck to supplement, they actually encourage it!