es BAR

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 511 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States

Phone: +1 212-877-0961

Rating: 4.4

Services

  • Identifies as women-owned
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Quiz night
  • Sport
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar
  • Bar and grill
  • Beer hall
  • Cocktail bar
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Karaoke
  • Pub
  • Restaurant
  • Small plates restaurant
  • Wine bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-11-10 - Rating: 4)

    This place really tried to be a dive bar. The service, music and decor were all the ingredients you want for a great dive bar. The only thing missing from this dive bar was the dive bar prices. However during HH they probably do have great specials. All and all I did enjoy my time here and suggest you check it out. Please add TV for the people sitting at the bar.

  • Review 2 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 5)

    The best board games bar in the city! We have tried quite a few of them all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, and Es has remained our absolute favorite. The vibe is always casual, friendly, and fun, and ramps up a bit on Friday and Saturday nights. They have a fantastic selection of games, enough that there is always a new one to try even though we have easily been there 20+ times over the last few years. The servers are always laid-back, there are different seating areas depending on the vibe youre looking for, and the burgers are AMAZING. The happy hour deals are also amazing, and incredible that its most of the day! We have easily spent 5+ hours here on multiple occasions because you just dont want to leave.We also recently hosted an event here, and it was such an easy and positive experience. Erin was so friendly and incredibly helpful with our options for how to book it, and really took the stress out of any part of the planning process. The day itself was perfectly smooth, and our guests really loved the relaxed and fun vibe of the bar - exactly what we hoped for. Hopefully well have a reason to book an event with Es again, but we will for sure be there regularly in the meantime!

  • Review 3 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Had a great Saturday night here! The drinks are affordable and there’s lots of variety. Great music, great vibes, and our server Mike was super helpful and had great drink recommendations.

  • Review 4 (2019-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibes at es. The atmosphere is dimly lit with the glow of neon lights and the ceiling looks like decades of sticker-slapping (its not but it still looks cool). There are always people here, and they always seem to be laughing which is a pretty good sign. There are also a ton of board games to play if youre into that. The food is pretty decent and the draft list has something for everyone. Tables are first come first served so go ahead and claim one.

  • Review 5 (2024-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Fun bar! Great frozen drinks. Our server Rueben was very handsome and attentive. My party moved to the bar and we continued to have delicious cocktails and good service. Will definitely be back

  • Review 6 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    A whole vibe! Their happy hour compares to NONE. Sweet staff. Chill vibes in and outside. Def recommend. Can’t speak for food, we only had drinks. Gentleman and young lady working 21 July early afternoon are lush. Can’t wait to come back!

  • Review 7 (2024-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Sure! Here’s a sample Google review you can use:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing bartender and fantastic service!“I had the pleasure of being served by Sami for my first time at E’s Bar and she was incredible! Not only is she friendly and welcoming, but her insight as to what drinks to mix with our meal was a bullseye. Her recommendations were spot on. It’s clear she has a passion for what she does, and it shows in her attention to detail and great attitude. I’ll definitely be coming back to see her! I Highly recommend asking for Sami if you want excellent service and a fun night out.”Sami = positive energy and great service!

  • Review 8 (2024-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    This place is the best. Best happy hour burger in Manhattan - great staff!! There are board games and they also have events. Great local spot

  • Review 9 (2023-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely bar in the neighborhood. Hang out with fnds for a drink or two, play few board games and some small bites. Good staff, good vibes love their nachos and spicy fries.

  • Review 10 (2024-07-17 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar and best staff. Come here for a group get together or a hangout with a friend. Great drinks and deals. Go E’s!!!

  • Review 11 (2021-05-30 - Rating: 4)

    Great NYC PU. It has a really cool ambiance and the servers are nice and quick. Beware of its price, were in New York. They have tons of board games too and a wide range of good beers. Id recommend the Coney Island one!

  • Review 12 (2023-09-05 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite spots on the UWS! Great happy hour deals on food and drinks.

  • Review 13 (2019-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    This was my favorite bar by far on my trip to New York. The happy hour burger for only $5 was so delicious. $6 well drinks were okay but the MARGARITAS WERE FIRE. Drinks and food came out surprisingly fast. My sister and I chilled there for hours playing uno. The atmosphere was super chill. It had mutiple games to play. From Jenga to Sorry theres something to play while you drink. Definitely the place to go if your out in Manhattan

  • Review 14 (2023-12-09 - Rating: 5)

    Franklin made the experience great, he recommended the Es burger which was fantastic!!! The E’s lager was also refreshing and and ice cold. But the best part of the experience was hanging out with our server Franklin :). Excited to hang out here in the future.My friend Noah will not stop talking about how delicious and juicy the E’s bar burger is

  • Review 15 (2023-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    A great neighborhood bar on the UWS! The vibe at this bar is unbeatable, a perfect blend of chill and lively. The drinks are top-notch, the food is some of the best bar food in NYC, and the team here is simply fantastic - they make you feel right at home. Bonus points for the awesome selection of free board games, adding an extra layer of fun to the experience. Highly recommend for a fun night out!

  • Review 16 (2019-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    So this was a slightly fanced up dive bar. To start the waitress dropped off chips (complementary) to start and then told us that happy hour was ending soon, so if we wanted to enjoy any deals to put our order in soon. We had a severe shellfish allergy in the group and the waitress was so kind and accommodating.There were a few options for someone with a shellfish allergy. The drink selection aka cocktails, was slightly basic. I didnt notice specialty cocktails. The mac n cheese balls were great. They also had a large game selection. They were organised pretty well on the shelves. The one we played with did have some sticky stuff on the lids so wiping those down more could be done but all around the service was great and we enjoyed our time there.

  • Review 17 (2024-03-11 - Rating: 5)

    One of my fav bars in the city. Been going here for 10 years. Great atmosphere. So glad they rebounded after the fire a few years ago. Highly recommend. Fun events here and a good happy hour.

  • Review 18 (2024-03-21 - Rating: 5)

    Always stop in for the es burger. Never disappointed. The happy hour or deluxe are both great, but I highly recommend getting a side of fries. The atmosphere and service are perfect for a weekday after work bite and drink.

  • Review 19 (2024-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar ever, amazing service and the most fun people. Can not recommend this place more !!!

  • Review 20 (2023-11-23 - Rating: 4)

    Nice bar located in the Upper West Side of New York City. Weve been there on the evening before Thanksgiving and there were a few seats available. Staff was lovely with us the whole time - only complain is that a pizza took a long while to be served. But the quesadilla was much faster and very good. The place has many board games available to play, which makes the experience even more interesting.

  • Review 21 (2023-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Had a blast here over the weekend celebrating Halloween! This place had great atmosphere super dope vibes! The food and drinks were amazing. The wings and French Fries were so delicious! 10/10 recommended. Our waiter Coby took great care of us the whole time…he was amazing. He deserves a raise! Cheers!

  • Review 22 (2019-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Visiting from England. Very friendly and you can order drinks from a tablet at your table, Great music and LOTS of board games to choose from. Get the nachos you wont regret it.

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

    Such a gem, the staff was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Our drinks were great and we really enjoyed the vibes and the music. Everyone was smiley, patient and polite, cheers to our waiter Matteo who was a breath of fresh air! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to have a good time!!

  • Review 24 (2023-12-28 - Rating: 5)

    E’s Bar has become our go to spot for game nights and a chill but fun night out! Love the free board game selection, the food and tableside smores are delicious, and everyone is so nice and welcoming. Great spot on the UWS!

  • Review 25 (2024-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Tam is a great server and brings wonderful energy to enhance the atmosphere! Good greasy food for a fun night of booze.

  • Review 26 (2022-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer choices and good music. When they label their burger and fries to be spicy… they mean it!

  • Review 27 (2024-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    GET THE BUFFALO WINGS WITH BLEU CHEESE.Otherwise, its a chill spot. The lighting is a bit darker than Id like, but they make up for it with the drinks, food and happy hour

  • Review 28 (2024-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Genuinely one of my fave bars in the city! Love having events here or just playing games on a chiller night. So fun!

  • Review 29 (2021-08-29 - Rating: 5)

    Affordable drinks, great bar snacks, fun atmosphere!The nachos and fries were beautiful! The service was amazing, thanks to Patrick. They have a few board games in the back if you are in the mood for that. Good place for large groups as well. There were 4 large groups with 7-10 people in the back. Loved the vibe and the pop rock music. There were some classics on that playlist that everyone could vibe to.Definitely going back to Es for more!

  • Review 30 (2022-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly loved it!! I had my mind set on trying out E’s Bar but my other friends weren’t so sure but once we got there at the end they admitted it was a fun place!It just had everything you would need for a fun night out! Music, food, drinks, dessert and games! The staff also was amazing 😊 would definitely go back and recommend!

  • Review 31 (2024-09-30 - Rating: 5)

    My husband and I went for happy hour. We were pleasantly surprise on how good was the burgers, falafel burgers and nachos we ordered. The drinks were spot on. Best part was our server Franklin, who was attentive, a good conversationalist and took care of us. Will return!

  • Review 32 (2023-10-04 - Rating: 5)

    We went there during their Tuesday trivia night and the place was packed full. Good drinks. Good atmosphere. Good food. The mac and cheese is terrific!

  • Review 33 (2024-05-13 - Rating: 4)

    They have lovely happy hours, i love the Sauv. blanc

  • Review 34 (2019-07-04 - Rating: 4)

    Great little bar! The atmosphere was chill and it had just enough space. Also, theres outdoor seating for the summer. It should also be noted that the bartenders are thoughtful and attentive. Theyre definitely the kind to remember who you are and your regular drink order.

  • Review 35 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Mike was amazing!!!! Great vibe and he gave us amazing advice on what to order

  • Review 36 (2023-12-18 - Rating: 5)

    Really fun bar with great drinks, excellent service and awesome food, plus all the free board games you could ever want!

  • Review 37 (2020-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Giovanna and her staff are INCREDIBLE. They went ABOVE above and beyond to accommodate our large party in a full bar. Giovanna especially made sure we had enough space and everything we needed. She is an incredible manager and leaves a very positive lasting impression on clients. The drinks were good, bar staff also attentive, and the energy was exactly what you would expect.Thanks E’s bar for a great night!

  • Review 38 (2022-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    Came here to watch a World Cup match, had a good time! Bartenders were friendly, crowd was fun, and they have at least two big TVs (as far as I could see) showing the action. Happy hour included a good deal on a falafel burger which tasted great, especially with the pico de gallo on top. Extensive beer and liquor selection, including a very good non-alcoholic beer (Clausthaler). Always appreciate a place that offers something besides sodas and O’Douls.

  • Review 39 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar at the UWS — Ruben is the best!!

  • Review 40 (2016-02-17 - Rating: 4)

    UPDATE: After being contacted by the manager and letting us know it was a clear mistake on their side, I decided to update the review. Besides that incident, the bar is actually quite nice.We ordered an es burger, which was supposed to be $5 during happy hour time. Yet, Bartender R charged us the full price ($8) just because we also ordered fries... Hilarious!

  • Review 41 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    We came in in a Saturday afternoon in need of one thing: booze. Mason and E’s bar came through! We played UNO at the bar while I sipped my Beer-Ita while my wife had a frozen margarita - we ended up getting a burger … then another, with fries. Just a perfect spot for a couple of locals on the weekend. Thank you Mason for your hospitality!

  • Review 42 (2021-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    I had an amazing experience here! Great drinks menu. GREAT food! (Especially if you’re drunk 😉) service was awesome. Ambiance and music is super cool. 10/10 would recommend.

  • Review 43 (2018-02-21 - Rating: 4)

    Good, low key venue for grabbing a drink or two and playing some board games. This is definitely a dive bar, but the game selection is quite good, and the atmosphere is pretty nice for a dive bar. The only big problem is that the place doesnt smell so fresh, presumably due to all the spilled beer.

  • Review 44 (2022-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve been coming here for years and think this place is a “find”. The atmosphere is chill and super cool and the food is the best bar food I’ve had. Their burgers are exceptional and their quesadillas are simple the best. Like no kidding, the best. There is also a server that deserves special recognition; Franklin. He has beeen there for years and he is the most kind, courteous, helpful and pleasant person. E’s Bar is soooo blessed and fortunate to have him on their side. This place (and Franklin) is/are fantastic and definitely recommend.

  • Review 45 (2022-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks, & staff with plenty of outdoor seating

  • Review 46 (2019-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice place for drinks out with a small crowd. Love the board games (Jenga, etc.), fair drink prices and clean atmosphere overall. Nice self-service ordering at the back tables on tablets too, super nice touch that makes life easy. Recommended.

  • Review 47 (2021-11-17 - Rating: 4)

    Friendly staff. Good happy hour deals (the $5 burger is actually super tasty!).Trivia on Tuesdays is fun but I didn’t like the set up of having to use one persons phone for all the questions/answers. Otherwise the host was fun and made things interesting. It was cool to see where you were on the leaderboard.Good drinks and good food.

  • Review 48 (2022-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    This bar is so cute! My server Franklin was full of conversation and assistance immediately, he even offered to make me a lemonade that they didn’t have on the menu which was so sweet! I would definitely return here with a group of friends, possibly for one of their trivia or karaoke night events. I love the interior, it’s very open, cozy, and the perfect pinch of retro due to a literal juke box. I recommend ordering the Shishido peppers, they’re a clean appetizer that accompanies a round of wings or the beef tacos perfectly (both were delicious)! I opted for a classic margarita, although they offer frozen margaritas and frozen rosé. They also have a bunch of cocktails to choose from which is great, the beer list is like an epic scroll so no worries on lack of drink options here. Lastly do not leave without ordering the mac & cheese, they can add chicken or bacon to it as well!!

  • Review 49 (2018-09-28 - Rating: 4)

    I like this bar a lot. The drinks are nice and there are a lot of food options. They have a ton of boards games for customers to play with. The bar is huge so there is a lot of room. It’s good for big groups. They also have a water station with glasses for water, which is a huge plus for me. So you don’t need to go to the bar to ask for water, and you can have as many refills as possible. Would definitely recommend this bar for a low-key night out.

  • Review 50 (2015-05-25 - Rating: 4)

    Es Bar has a nice, fun vibe and great for a casual night out. There is the front area which is good for large groups to stand and chat, and the back has tables and board games. Es bar also has a variety of food options that I still have yet to try, but looked pretty good - everything from burgers to tacos. I liked the bar and the scene and would definitely to back again.

  • Review 51 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 5)

    Best friendly neighborhood bar in town!! Best happy hour fries and prices. So many amazing games! Definitely check this spot out.

  • Review 52 (2024-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    I’m kinda underage so I couldn’t try anything there but I was able to see the drinks they smelled really good and they would be great if you wanted to get yourself knocked out. The bartender was pretty nice though I think.

  • Review 53 (2024-09-04 - Rating: 4)

    Great place for drinks and board games but their board games are sometimes missing parts and they don’t have a huge selection

  • Review 54 (2017-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar, we play trivia here all the time. You can use strategically placed tablets or your phone to order food. Wish theyd improve the phone / table availability but besides that the drinks and food are excellent.

  • Review 55 (2018-01-10 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite bar in Manhattan. Great crowd, awesome staff! The food is a step above, typical pub-grub, while still being reasonably priced. The juke box is one of the best old school jukes around And they have tons of fun games. Highly recommend Es bar.

  • Review 56 (2019-05-28 - Rating: 4)

    Nice place to meet up and get drinks. Very busy on a Saturday night so if you want a table, get there soon or be on your game (no pun intended). Good beer and drink selection, although I would have liked to see a wider variety of beer besides IPAs and lagers. We didn’t get to play a game since most were taken but definitely the epitome of an Upper Westside hangout.

  • Review 57 (2024-08-12 - Rating: 5)

    I love a great dive bar. This place is a great stop if you feel the same way.

  • Review 58 (2024-11-18 - Rating: 5)

    Really easy going bar with a great vibe

  • Review 59 (2019-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great new place my coworkers and I found after taking our after work walk. Loved the atmosphere, the food and drinks. The bartender Jeff was so personable and sweet! We will definitely be making this place our weekly spot!

  • Review 60 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    I love E’s bar! Reuben is the best server

  • Review 61 (2019-06-11 - Rating: 4)

    Its a place with updated services- as in u order from the tabs on ur tables, and also for drinks its self serve. The food was good, but the best thing is we didnt focus on the food as we were busy with board games and Jenga and so many other games.I liked it and would recommend it.

  • Review 62 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    Really enjoy their happy hour - great food and drink at great prices, especially for the Upper West Side.Update 1/2/25 - best burger Ive ever had here! Still great happy hour too!

  • Review 63 (2019-01-08 - Rating: 5)

    This is such a cool hangout in the UWS. Part dive bar, part games pub. The staff is attentive and extremely polite (Cristina was AMAZING as our server). They have alot of different board games and other things to do while you are there. It can get pretty crowded towards the front of the bar at peak times. The pricing on the menu is reasonable to below market average for the area. Overall, a great gem in the UWS.

  • Review 64 (2018-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cool spot! The walls and ceiling are covered in stickers and there are a ton of table games you can play, and some giant classics. Nice lighting and decor, good food and drinks, really fun

  • Review 65 (2022-09-07 - Rating: 4)

    Heard about it online and came to play games and have dinner with my friend. The atmosphere was so busy and loud but still had enough space to get a table without reservations, I loved it. The fries were good but the Mac and cheese not so much. The staff are amazing but water, utensils, and napkins are kind of self serve from a random little table with disposable stuff so not a classic dinner experience.The jenga blocks were vanished with sometimes hilarious messages so def check them out.Over all if you like a bar with music and a noisy crowd, where you can play jenga or connect 4 this is the place for you. I love all 3.

  • Review 66 (2024-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    I have too much damn fun here!!! If you dont ask for Franklin and Reuben as servers, YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!

  • Review 67 (2019-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Come for the trivia stay because its a really awesome place to be.Es Bar is preeeetttty awesome and quite a good size to be able to have a good time! The drinks are reasonably priced and the Tres Fish Tacosare BOMB.I appreciate the fact that they choose to be a sustainable bar with their LED lighting and purchasing of carbon offsets. Its hard for bars to reduce their envionmental impact so any step matters.It always seems like everyones having a good time here- not trashy at all, just a good neighborhood bar. And they have theme nights too which is fun.

  • Review 68 (2018-02-11 - Rating: 5)

    Had a blast here on the fourth! My girlfriend and I were served quickly, and the bartenders were great. The burgers were impressive for the price! Definitely my house to spot when Im in the city

  • Review 69 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Ruben was really nice, he took good care of us

  • Review 70 (2023-08-01 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar on the upper west side! Great vibes, friendly servers. Try their frozen drinks!

  • Review 71 (2023-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Went there on Friday for happy hour. The atmosphere was good. The bartender was great.

  • Review 72 (2021-09-17 - Rating: 4)

    Perfect spot to meet up with friends or a first date. Drinks and bar food never fail to disappoint. Service is prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly as you’d hope to get from a neighborhood hangout.

  • Review 73 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great happy hour deals

  • Review 74 (2017-02-23 - Rating: 5)

    This bar had taken on a life of its own. Always a fun crowd, great drinks, friendly atmosphere. Board games, good food, great selection of drinks. A local favorite!

  • Review 75 (2023-08-11 - Rating: 5)

    I love their trivia nights. The food is really good (great burgers!) and if you get there before 7 pm you can enjoy happy hour every day.

  • Review 76 (2017-12-24 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar. Huge selection of board games, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Automated menu at each table so you order and pay on the spot and everything is delivered to you.

  • Review 77 (2018-08-27 - Rating: 4)

    Fun place to go with friends, they have dozens of board games. Unfortunately, the digital ordering system is very glitchy and doesn’t work well. They’ve sacrificed the personal interaction of ordering from a waiter for tablets that don’t work.

  • Review 78 (2023-10-18 - Rating: 4)

    Spicy french fries. Not too much flavor, but okay. 👍

  • Review 79 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great chill dive bar. Ideal for first dates or meeting people. Have fun games and good (strong) drinks.

  • Review 80 (2023-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Always a good time, good food, good vibe, plenty of seats, cool jukebox. Great happy hour (cheap well drinks / shots / food / beer - and maybe wine?)

  • Review 81 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    The best bartender in New York, great vibes, always amazing music, solid bar food (the wings are *chefs kiss*), if you’re looking for your next bar, stop looking and just go to e’s

  • Review 82 (2021-09-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great location, friendly staff and timely service. Always filled with good people and never a bad time. Skip the wait list at the adjacent trendy spots for the exact same quality and fun.

  • Review 83 (2015-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    This is my favorite bar in the city. Casual but trendy and the service is awesome. The crowd is really friendly and attractive too. Will come back next week.

  • Review 84 (2021-03-12 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing!! The service is great food is awesome and they have every game you can think of!!! I definitely recommend for a group of friends who want to have a great and memorable time!

  • Review 85 (2019-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing 5 dollar burger. Awesome music selections in jukebox 😉 great well drinks!!!!! My new go to bar!!

  • Review 86 (2024-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Such a fun place for a chill night

  • Review 87 (2016-03-03 - Rating: 5)

    Easily on of the best bars in the entire Upper West Side. Great food, vibe, games, juke box, and a friendly staff. A great place to unwind after work, or stop by on the weekend with friends to catch up and throw a few drinks back.

  • Review 88 (2018-11-15 - Rating: 4)

    Great atmosphere. There are games to play, a good playlist, and nice bartenders. The prices (especially for food) were too high and the bathroom was hard to find

  • Review 89 (2017-07-04 - Rating: 4)

    Good game selection, if the patrons didnt walk out with them (saw 2). Ordering from your table works better than at most similar establishments.

  • Review 90 (2022-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    E’s Bar on the Upper West Side is truly a hidden gem. I’ve been here a few times and it is ALWAYS bumpin’ with a laid back but energetic crowd.They have karaoke on Wednesdays, trivia on Tuesdays, comedy on some Mondays and more!Plus, their happy hour is solid and goes until 7pm every night. Oh, and they have board games you can play.e’s Bar has plenty of seating both indoor, outdoor, and in a hybrid indoor-outdoor type area in the front.This place NEVER disappoints!Typical Age Group: This bar is close enough to Columbia University that most nights you get a crowd in that age group, but it’s def also full of people well into their 30’s and 40’s.Cost: It’s an average-priced bar for NYC standards (cocktails about $13-$14, beers for $8-$10, etc.), but Wine Wednesday is the best! FULL pours of wine for only $7.50. They also have other nights of specials, check them out here.

  • Review 91 (2018-01-08 - Rating: 4)

    Classic table/bar games everywhere (eg., UNO, giant Jenga, board games), solid whiskey selection, great back room that you can rent out for events, delicious nachos... rare to find such a good bar on the UWS.

  • Review 92 (2024-09-20 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing service, handsomeBartenders

  • Review 93 (2024-07-17 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect local spot that makes you feel at home!!

  • Review 94 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 4)

    Good place. Great happy hour. Chill vibes. Ill be back

  • Review 95 (2019-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    Cool little bar with a nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and board games littered(good way) around the room. Pick one up and ask a stranger to play.

  • Review 96 (2024-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    My group of friends comes here all the time. Love this place. Atmosphere is great and the drinks are awesome! Franklin was our server last time and had incredible service and was super sweet. Possibly best yet. Great place!

  • Review 97 (2020-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Chill place to kick back w some friends or make new ones. Bar tenders are nice and attentive. There are plenty of games to play and happy hour is from open to 7pm, whats not to love?

  • Review 98 (2017-12-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great neighborhood bar. All kinds of classic and current board games provided. Good bar food and good assortment of craft beers. Great bar to meet friends.

  • Review 99 (2022-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to go! The wings are great, owner is super nice and down to earth. The service was wonderful as well. You won’t be disappointed!

  • Review 100 (2024-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Es is a gem in the UWS! The staff is such a pleasure: AJ and Sammi especially. I have lived in NYC for years, and its refreshing to have found such a vibrant yet divey local spot. The drinks range from frozen hot chocolate (spiked) to Beeritas and a thin mint martini. Its so much fun to try each drink and catch a game at Es with their wonderful staff. I highly recommend!

  • Review 101 (2023-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    Es bar was a blast. Ruben took great care of us, and the food and drinks were great!

  • Review 102 (2021-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Fast service, nice atmosphere and cool gamesMight be a little too loud

  • Review 103 (2018-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    The food is excellent, fresh and well prepared. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love the juke box and the creative decor. I highly recommend es.

  • Review 104 (2024-05-03 - Rating: 4)

    Hot and cold sports/games bar with a laid back atmosphere and plenty of open space that fits a larger group hangout spot—albeit with prices a bit on the higher side and a mixed level of popularity. $10 a drink. 4.25/5 stars as a day bar.

  • Review 105 (2022-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Yummy food, amazing vibes, love the games we got to play, hosts were really kind and attentive!!

  • Review 106 (2017-08-17 - Rating: 5)

    Chill atmosphere, not too loud, casual attire. Great pours on wine at the bar.

  • Review 107 (2024-03-12 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place! Love how its busy and fun in the front, and a pretty big space in the back where you can chill, with large tables. Havent played darts yet, but Ill be sure to visit again! The loaded nachos are so good and taste homemade, and the drinks are affordable and hit right!!!

  • Review 108 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 5)

    We had a lot of fun!

  • Review 109 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    Es burger and buffalo wings were great. Crowded on Tuesday nights (trivia).

  • Review 110 (2022-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    E’s is a great neighborhood spot that feels welcoming and friendly any night of the week.

  • Review 111 (2016-08-14 - Rating: 4)

    Cool bar. Having board game is key. So-so beer list. Few cocktails, but the blackberry sour was great.

  • Review 112 (2022-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome bar, awesome vibe, def a must if you love booze and happy people

  • Review 113 (2020-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    This is a great spot to enjoy with groups of friends and others. It has a high-quality range of drinks to offer and provides plenty of entertainment through board games, side-tables and standing bar high-tops for communal fun and friendly competition. The layout of the bar could be improved to make it more walkable, but other than that, Id recommend this spot and return again in the future.

  • Review 114 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful neighborhood bar!!!

  • Review 115 (2023-04-22 - Rating: 5)

    So great under$40 budget it was great the food is the outcome of the booze and hangover

  • Review 116 (2022-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Best burger and fries on UWS. Great atmosphere. Great music and friendly staff.

  • Review 117 (2018-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar to have drinks & play games with a group of friends. Service & atmosphere is great

  • Review 118 (2020-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very attractive bar. Excellent house vodka. I loved the very attractive bartendress named Jen.

  • Review 119 (2018-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Board games and friendly staff. Can be busy in the evening. Electronic ordering so you dont have to stand at the bar to order drinks.

  • Review 120 (2022-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Cool little friendly bar with good music and a decent selection of draught beers.

  • Review 121 (2017-08-03 - Rating: 5)

    Reasonable prices given the location. Plenty of board/card games so an excellent bar for small groups

  • Review 122 (2016-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere. Great margaritas and delicious food. We had an awesome time.

  • Review 123 (2019-12-28 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing bartender and atmosphere! Enjoyed some drinks with friends - will definitely be back!

  • Review 124 (2022-04-16 - Rating: 5)

    Nice bar. Good happy hour deals. $5 cheeseburger was a winner.

  • Review 125 (2024-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Such a fun place!! Also such a heavy pour which was greattttt!! I got a strawberry daiquiri frozen and it was so yummy. They also have games you can play by the booths which was super fun!

  • Review 126 (2017-10-04 - Rating: 5)

    Very chill bar, reasonable board game collection and ordering from thr booth in the backroom is fantastic.

  • Review 127 (2020-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar and place to celebrate friends! Service is amazing, tasty bar food and friendly ambience.

  • Review 128 (2024-05-16 - Rating: 4)

    Solid local bar. Reasonable drink prices, sports on tv

  • Review 129 (2023-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Had an amazing time with ! great bar great service

  • Review 130 (2021-08-22 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice energy and an amazing accommodating staff. They really go above and beyond. I will definitely be back!

  • Review 131 (2016-12-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great bar to hang out in, lots of board games and cheap burgers. The bears are good, but a little expensive.

  • Review 132 (2019-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great experience and drinks!

  • Review 133 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Trivia night was awesome, drinks are good and the service was expeditious, flatbread pizza is a go.

  • Review 134 (2024-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    Franklin and Mason are the best!!!

  • Review 135 (2020-03-05 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar that reminds me of the village in the 90s.One of the few places in the city that feels like NYC.

  • Review 136 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 4)

    Great for larger groups of people. cocktails looked interesting and the food was delicious. i loved their homemade ranch

  • Review 137 (2019-11-01 - Rating: 4)

    Stopped for a quick beer after volley with friends. Funny and polite bartender and nice music background.

  • Review 138 (2017-11-17 - Rating: 4)

    Nice relatively low key bar on a week night. But they do close early some nights(12:00ish).

  • Review 139 (2019-02-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great prices and food, good board game selection, lots of fun, cool vibe. Great place.

  • Review 140 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 4)

    This is a very nice bar atmosphere and food is good. My only complaint is the music, the music comes from an outdated jukebox. You are serving a mixture of ages. The music sucks. We are here to have fun and play games not get sleepy with the music while trying play games. A large group of us come here and they all was complaining about the music. It is time to update the music with hooking up the speakers to a music app.

  • Review 141 (2016-12-14 - Rating: 4)

    Good for a date or a beer with friends, they have all the table games youll ever need

  • Review 142 (2023-10-30 - Rating: 5)

    Gret bar food, great drinks, excellent service...

  • Review 143 (2022-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    Fun atmosphere and delicious food, especially burgers!

  • Review 144 (2020-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Can never go wrong with es so many fun board games, and great atmosphere

  • Review 145 (2023-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    This just might be my new watering Hole! Happy hour margarita was great!

  • Review 146 (2018-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    They have ordering kiosk at every table that are a great idea, great staff and really good food

  • Review 147 (2018-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    Such great full wine pours. Come for happy hour! Great crowd

  • Review 148 (2018-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    Good place to hang out and play some board/card games while having a drink.

  • Review 149 (2019-06-03 - Rating: 5)

    Great venue with games and drinks. Burger and fries were tasty.

  • Review 150 (2023-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    This is a nice little place with good bar food.

  • Review 151 (2024-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    Ruben was the absolute best server!! love it here

  • Review 152 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Fun, chill neighborhood bar with great happy hour and yummy bites

  • Review 153 (2017-02-18 - Rating: 4)

    Great staff and great food. A place I would bring friends from out of town to. 😆

  • Review 154 (2022-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Food and atmosphere always good when I come here.

  • Review 155 (2024-01-12 - Rating: 4)

    Great local bar fun staff good value

  • Review 156 (2016-11-02 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite place in NYC, hands down. Great vibe, great service, love this bar!

  • Review 157 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    Jeff was better personable and made our visit fron out of town fun & welcoming!

  • Review 158 (2023-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Love love love their happy hour burger. Best on the upper west side. This place is always lively & fun with great service and atmosphere.

  • Review 159 (2018-12-14 - Rating: 5)

    Happy Hour is great. Food and drinks are good. 👍

  • Review 160 (2023-11-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great time at the Halloween party. Food was great, and the staff were awesome!

  • Review 161 (2023-09-22 - Rating: 4)

    Didnt have fireball, but had an alternative. Lager was fine. Atmosphere was wicked.

  • Review 162 (2018-04-27 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in the area by far. Friendliest staff in NYC!

  • Review 163 (2023-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    I love the vibe and the servers, it’s my favorite place for happy hour and after a long day !!!!!

  • Review 164 (2019-04-04 - Rating: 4)

    Nice food and drinks. You have to go to the bar to order food and drink and then they bring it out to you.

  • Review 165 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 4)

    They have games and good bar food which was exactly what I was looking for.

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

    Drinks anx atmosphere was beautiful. Will definitely go again.

  • Review 167 (2024-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great cheeseburger 🍔

  • Review 168 (2023-08-30 - Rating: 5)

    I L O V E this place! The food is good, the vibes are good, and the staff all seem like really good friends.Highly recommend the falafel burger, the jalapeño pizza, the spicy fries, or the nachos, but everything I’ve had has been so good! They also have an awesome array of frozen drinks which are great for the stupid heat we’ve had this summer.

  • Review 169 (2019-02-15 - Rating: 5)

    Nice bar with great selection and karaoke on Thursday’s.

  • Review 170 (2019-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    I love it. But Im a nerd. Great atmosphere! A hidden gem!

  • Review 171 (2016-06-30 - Rating: 4)

    Pretty busy happy hour crowd, but very fun.

  • Review 172 (2023-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    Make it a game night! Accessible and affordable fun times for the kid in all of us.

  • Review 173 (2023-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for a fun night out with music and board games. I came here on a date and we were able to bring our games though there are board games at the bar (i.e., Jenga, etc.). The kitchen closes early and they only have bar foods, but the restaurant immediately next door is amazing and the bar is perfect for grabbing a bite at other spots in the area.

  • Review 174 (2017-03-05 - Rating: 5)

    Good beer list and fun bar games. Try the mini beer pong!

  • Review 175 (2023-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Staff and patrons were very welcoming to my husband and me. I ordered their Barbecue Wings and they were delicious. We had a drink which was also amazing. Unfortunately I forgot the name. Good thing though is that I can go back to this memory on my IG 😚👍

  • Review 176 (2018-01-10 - Rating: 5)

    A great little bar, reasonable priced and friendly staff.

  • Review 177 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Came here for the first time on a Friday night, and while it was pretty busy, we were able to snag a spot and get quick service. Overall, great staff and menu! Will definitely be back again soon.

  • Review 178 (2023-11-27 - Rating: 4)

    Love this place, really good drinks, service is awesome!

  • Review 179 (2016-09-09 - Rating: 4)

    Cheap and delicious. Happy hour burgers are amazing.

  • Review 180 (2021-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Love coming here! Adult drinks with childhood games. What better mix?? And the FIVE DOLLAR happy hour cheese burger is my favorite burger in the city!! I love it love it!! Also, they let you rent out the full back room for private parties! You have an assigned server who’s only responsibility is your party! It doesn’t get much better than that!!

  • Review 181 (2022-12-23 - Rating: 4)

    Great trivia spot Tuesday nights! Nachos and burgers were good . Wings and Es Lager (Coors Light?) easy pass for next time

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