Ottos Shrunken Head

Located in New York, New York

Address: 538 E 14th St, New York, NY 10009, United States

Phone: +1 212-228-2240

Rating: 4.4

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Live music
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Food
Spirits
Wine
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
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Groups
Tourists
Transgender safe space
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Comments

Review 1 (2025-01-02 - Rating: 5)
Came here on an unprotected night out. Probably the best bar with authentic vibe and great live music. I’ll definitely be visiting again soon, and more regularly!

Review 2 (2024-11-23 - Rating: 4)
This place executes punk tiki-bar in the best way. The vibes and decor are so fun. Fun tiki drinks, and if you want, you can take home the glasses home for only $7.My only one complaint about this place is that seating is a bit limited, but the space between the bar and seating is so narrow, that its a bit awkward to stand. But because theres no cover, its always worth popping in to see if theres a place to sit.

Review 3 (2024-06-16 - Rating: 4)
I love having a tiki bar close to home; the drinks are excellent, though pricey. It is a tiki dive bar, and the soundtrack is hard rock, which wouldnt be my first choice.When we were there, there was a rock band playing in the back room (with no noise cancellation) and a DJ playing different rock music in the main room, and it was a cacophony of noise.

Review 4 (2024-08-30 - Rating: 4)
Tasty drinks with a lot of different options for different tastes. We enjoyed this place, but the music was a bit loud for us. Understandably, it was punk rock happy hour :P next time we’ll try the small bites.

Review 5 (2019-05-23 - Rating: 4)
His is one of few places in New York which still offering a live music and gives opportunity to young musicians to show themselves. And visitors can see how music is developing nowadays. Besides you can have great cocktails, beer and wine in this place, which is very nicely decorated. Every time we come here we enjoy a lot. Thanks to the old school bars! Unfortunately this type of places getting less and less in NYC

Review 6 (2023-11-01 - Rating: 5)
Great Lower East Side bar and music venue with a chintzy tiki theme (I mean that in a loving way haha). Id seen many bands I follow played shows here, but I just decided to stop in for a couple drinks on Halloween 2023. It was a good time and Id definitely go back. The Naughty Nell specialty cocktail is tasty and is great for jump-starting or quickly ending a night out. They serve food from the Asian dumpling place next door, it seems. Smelled awesome, but I didnt order any. Maybe next time!

Review 7 (2024-10-19 - Rating: 5)
A hidden gem. The staff and clientele are friendly af! And the music on point. Josh (hope I didnt miss-hear your name in my drunken stupor) Thanks for making a tourist feel at home, wish I could have stayed longer!

Review 8 (2024-08-31 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite places to be in nyc-they know how to pour their punch of liquor in the drinks, the right amount of griminess in the vibe and the music, and the bartender with flower on her head always comes with a smile when she serves the drinks, and is always there on a Friday night, with funky guitars, loud basses, and shrunken head. You got it, me writing a google review at 10:54 PM after 2 tiki drinks and one more volcano to share in spirit:)

Review 9 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 5)
Have been here a few times in the past (not for a few years) and came here to celebrate New Year’s Eve and had a blast. The place consistently has an awesome vibe thanks to the great staff, DJs and live bands. The Tiki drinks are amazing which is why this place is loved. This isn’t a hole you come to drown your sorrows- you come here to celebrate and have a great time.

Review 10 (2022-11-06 - Rating: 5)
Date. 05nov22Time. 514pmCool tiki bar akin to trader Sam’s at Disney world. Cool cups with decent cocktails. Pricing is not too bad. 17 for the cocktail with 7 extra if you want to take the cup home. They had small bite to eat too, I got some edamame which was salted and good. My wife and I spent 80 dollars for two cocktails, 2 bud lights, edamame.

Review 11 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Really cool dive bar with local artists playing into the night. The drinks are reasonably priced, the staff is friendly and attentive, and its not too crowded.An easy recommendation for a fun and reasonably priced time!

Review 12 (2022-04-08 - Rating: 4)
We had fun! Would have been five stars if their tiki drinks had crushed ice. Not a deal breaker, just an observation. AMAZING dumplings and so affordable! Also, its only $7 to keep the tiki mug -- its the best deal on a cool souvenir we came across! We rode the subway to get here and back, so its not hard to find. Fun music and fun crowd.

Review 13 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 5)
I love how accessible this bar is. And Josh, a dear friend of mine, makes it worth the trip downtown! I’m thinking about doing an Open Mic there! So worth the trip!

Review 14 (2022-12-04 - Rating: 5)
What a great bar! Great vibes, good music, staff is super friendly, the drinks were good -we had beer and one of the tiki cocktails and we took the mug- and they also have live music. We went on a open mic night and atmosphere is amazing.

Review 15 (2023-05-14 - Rating: 5)
It’s eccentric but definitely very cool place to visit in NY. You can get a drink in one of the funkiest cup and even keep it (+ around 7$)Nice choice of drinks🍹 and cocktails 🍸

Review 16 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Very cool drinks!!! i went on a saturday near midnight there was an older crowd and it was a bit empty

Review 17 (2018-01-14 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks. Good prices if you decide to return the cup at the end of the drink you get about $10 back which makes the prices pretty good. The zombie was strong and delicious.

Review 18 (2024-12-08 - Rating: 4)
We did not eat here, but visited this place for the first time today after viewing the Donn the Beachcomber documentary at a nearby movie theater. The 2 bartenders were very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable even though the place was packed!! Excellent service with a smile! Id visit again.

Review 19 (2021-05-26 - Rating: 5)
While I was visiting New York this was hands down my favorite bar! Nice and chill and was in walking distance from where I was staying so that was a bonus.

Review 20 (2023-08-12 - Rating: 5)
Stumbled upon this New York tiki dive bar, and boy, did it feel like uncovering a hidden world. The mix of oddball decor and an even odder mix of patrons was oddly charming. The drinks? None of that watered-down stuff – these were bold concoctions that could shake anyone out of their comfort zone. The tunes? A perfect kind of weird that had everyone grooving. If youre after an offbeat night that doesnt toe the line, give this joint a shot.

Review 21 (2018-08-27 - Rating: 5)
The drinks were fantastic, the music was great, and the atmosphere was chill. As a travelling punk rocker I coukd see this being my home away from home in NYC.

Review 22 (2023-11-13 - Rating: 5)
Great no frills tiki-ish bar with a grunge vibe

Review 23 (2018-12-12 - Rating: 5)
Retro atmosphere, delicious drinksGot this flaming volcano bowl! $35... about 3-4 drinks worth. Fun & yum!

Review 24 (2024-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Great little hole in the wall tiki bar. Drinks were excellent

Review 25 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)
Punk rock tiki bar. Whats not to like

Review 26 (2021-05-30 - Rating: 5)
This place has a great vibe. Awesome decor. The tiki drinks are excellent. Food was very good as well (might be supplied by next door?). The live DJ really brought the experience to the next level, awesome music.I would highly recommend this tiki bar. It has all the things that make for a great time.

Review 27 (2022-09-06 - Rating: 4)
Came here as a part of the tiki journey while I was in town. Was pretty empty at 8 on a Friday, but still good energy inside the bar. The ambiance was amazing and the staff was very helpful. The drink were pretty good, but to be honest, for a tiki bar was a bit disappointed in some of the rail ingredients used. That being said the drink prices were not outrageous. All in all, good experience, will be back around again to give it another try.4/5 will be back

Review 28 (2021-11-06 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! I make sure to visit every time I am in New York. Fun atmosphere and drinks. DJ was great last night and the bands are great! The doorman checked our vaccine cards carefully too. Bartenders are friendly and attentive.

Review 29 (2021-11-07 - Rating: 5)
Ill be brief: in this bar youll get the coolest experience ever.Drinks are cool, they are based in specific names and tiki mugs. Strongly recommend the one that glows in the dark and the volcano with fire in it!Live music is very nice, punk / rockabilly bands with a very interesting vibe. You can dance and have a good time!Staff is very friendly.

Review 30 (2019-01-02 - Rating: 5)
I love Ottos. It might be my favorite bar in the entire city. The drinks are inventive and reasonable priced, they play cool music and oftentimes have live bands in the back. The bartenders are also great - Jodi is especially awesome. I always try to go there on her shifts if I can. All around great spot.

Review 31 (2024-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Great tiki drinks in cute mugs!

Review 32 (2019-04-25 - Rating: 5)
Legendary Tiki with craft cocktails, tiki styling, and a photo booth.

Review 33 (2021-08-15 - Rating: 5)
This is a #1 NYC bar for me, Its just the right mix of punk and tropical. Normally with frozen drinks Im worries theyll be too strong and Ill regret them, but the ones at Ottos are very reasonable and my gf and I tried a few of them!We saw Labretta Suede & The Motel 6 playing in the back room and were surprised by how big the space was! Show was a great time with a lot of friendly folks and good sound.

Review 34 (2019-12-21 - Rating: 4)
Interesting experience. I went there my first time for a rock and roll night. It was great. I tried their signature rum cocktails, while was ok, it felt a little fad.though not complaining much, I hedged with a rye neat.Music was great and the crowd very fun. Will go again.

Review 35 (2024-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Wow. I’m not a big drinker but the shrunken skirt was delicious. Also, unique atmosphere!

Review 36 (2024-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Incredible spot! Great music, vibes, and drinks.

Review 37 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Such a fun place, the vibes are so cool. Its a tiki bar, so expect the drinks to be fruity and fun. I went with a group and got a drink that was lit on fire. They also have food from the Chinese place next door and its pretty good. They also have free water, which is important to me when drinking at the bar.

Review 38 (2021-06-21 - Rating: 5)
This quintessential 14th street bar and all its wacky fun continues to thrive after the pandemic! New seating outside is great for the summer weather. Delicious Tiki drinks like are super delicious that they sneak up on you and before you know it you are having a grand time.Came to celebrate the summer solstice, we drank, we laughed, we wore brightly colored caftans as locals passed by. The favorite New York sport of people watching is back, and at Ottos with the outdoor seating its great

Review 39 (2016-05-02 - Rating: 5)
CASH ONLY. Had to get that out of the way. They do have an ATM as well if you need cash.This place is great. Theyve got very friendly bartenders and live music in the back. Theyve got special drinks that you can even get in a special glass. Its really the only tiki bar in NYC (well only one that matters).Theyve also got a very good selection of beers, craft beers mind you, that are not stupidly expensive. Everything in this bar was affordable, which will deforest have me coming back for more.

Review 40 (2012-03-22 - Rating: 4)
After walking by several times, mistaking it for a voodoo place, I finally realized it is a tiki bar. It looks dark and creepy from outside. Well, inside it is still dark and creepy but there is live band and a busy bar vibe.They charge $15 for a cocktail, $5 for the creative mug. You can return the mug back for the $5 back or keep it. I tried the Shrunken Skirt, which is a rum with pineapple juice, mango juice and lime. It is sweet and tropical. The mug is a sexy Hawaiian hula girl shape. There is no way I can reject the mug!The live band plays some classy rock music from back in the days and I really enjoy the music and drinks here. The only weird thing is there are a lot of older folks hanging out here.Overall, it is a cute place to hang, listening to solid live band, delicious libation and people watching.

Review 41 (2024-03-12 - Rating: 5)
Cant say enough good things about this bar. Its close to the subway, and several paid parking options. The atmosphere is unadulterated tiki, with tacky paintings of nude women, weird art and retro vibes. The simple but effective sound system in the quaint back room for live music did the job well. Drinks were very fairly priced for a NYC watering hole. We got there earlier in the afternoon before the club got busy and the bartenders were as friendly as they were fetching. As the bar filled up later, they kept up the same prompt service while remaining courteous. We ordered the chicken skewers and dumplings to help take the edge off the strong drinks and were surprised at how delicious the food was. The icing on the cake being the Subway to Skaville show that happens on the first Friday of every month. DJ Ryan Midnight hosts local and touring ska bands for an evening of fun, raucous, upbeat music. Ottos will be a NYC staple for us on every visit.

Review 42 (2020-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Ottos is Unique! Tiki bar with inexpensive drinks and a back room for music and Comedy. Just dont forget your ID because they are very strict on that point! Great open mic every weekday 3-5 pm

Review 43 (2024-11-23 - Rating: 5)
Cool place, great vibes. Friendly

Review 44 (2018-03-28 - Rating: 4)
Enjoyable and low key with fun decor. DJ spins a great set and the bar has a variety of exotic mixed drinks as well as a beer selection. Stage for bands in the back. Worth a gander and a field trip.

Review 45 (2023-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Great little Tiki Bar!

Review 46 (2017-08-14 - Rating: 4)
Fun bar! Great adherence to theme. Specialty drinks are a bit pricy but tasty and they dont skimp on the alcohol. I got mine in a fun tiki glass cause Im a sucker for novelty drinkware.If youre coming for live music, its stuck in a small room in the back, and you cant hear much of anything up near the bar. Sucks that youll inevitably miss songs if you want a drink or to use the restroom during a set.

Review 47 (2014-10-28 - Rating: 4)
Dont miss the blended drinks - they are delicious. Live music in the backroom and a surly lady barkeep. Its a real New York dive that hasnt been overrun with tourists or happy hour crowds.

Review 48 (2020-02-17 - Rating: 5)
Delicious drinks. But not exactly strong if thats what you want. A great place to drink.

Review 49 (2019-01-16 - Rating: 5)
One of my top five bars in NYC. The music is really awesome, the regulars are trve, theres events there all the time and a stage area for live music and events. Beforewarned the place is pretty narrow and has booth seats. It can get pretty crowded quick. If youre familiar with Rudys in HK, youll know what I mean.Dont sleep on the tiki drinks. They taste great, they look silly but youll be slurring your words after the second one.Long and short? Dope music, heavy drinks and great bartenders. DO IT.

Review 50 (2016-01-03 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite bars in New York! Super fun, kitschy atmosphere with fun cocktails and decent beer. Get the (glowing) Pangs Punch. First Saturdays are SURF NITE with Unsteady Freddy - not to be missed.

Review 51 (2021-07-20 - Rating: 4)
Fun, rockabilly-meets-surf shack vibe. I know that tiki drinks have a lot of ingredients, but $14+ for a cocktail (even in NYC) is a little steep.Blasting music is fun, but renders conversation ineffective often, especially if its a live music vs. jukebox battle night.

Review 52 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 5)
So so much fun, expensive but good and strong drinks and great service

Review 53 (2013-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Now that Painkiller is closed, I think Ottos is definitely my favorite tiki bar in the city. Its actually great as an after work bar - mostly empty around 6pm and the music is great and not too loud. The tiki drinks are great and I like that you can keep the mugs for only $5. My favorite drinks are probably the Stormy Skull, which is basically a dark & stormy with coconut, and the glowing punch.

Review 54 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 5)
I love everything about this bar! I really wish I could visit more often.

Review 55 (2016-10-12 - Rating: 4)
If youre looking for weird, dive, and tiki weve got a bar for you. Decent drink prices (subsidized perhaps by the lack of lighting) and eclectic live shows round out the excellence. Hope it lasts, reminds me of the EV when I first moved in.

Review 56 (2023-08-08 - Rating: 5)
This place is fantastic! Super cool atmosphere. Its tiki but with a very punk rock vibe

Review 57 (2017-11-22 - Rating: 4)
A fun dive tiki bar, with special events in the back room. Maybe not the cleanest place in alphabet city, but the happy hour drink prices are good and the free comedy by no-name (most 2nd and 3rd Fridays) is a wacky blast (disclaimer, my wife played saxophone in the no-name back up band)

Review 58 (2016-06-28 - Rating: 4)
If you grew up in NYC or the metro and miss pre-gentrification Manhattan, this place is pretty great. I come here on Mondays for open mic night with a friend. It is, as you have probably gleaned from other reviews, an incredibly divey tiki bar. If that piques your interest, definitely visit. Its great!

Review 59 (2022-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Love the tiki drinks here! great vibe, kind people. for a small charge you also get to take home the amazing mugs you get your drinks in!!

Review 60 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)
Cool vibes and great music while you enjoy their great cocktails.

Review 61 (2023-01-10 - Rating: 5)
I am Tyler JaCobi local artist and film maker. I enjoy great vibes an amazing conversations every Wednesday #GnarlyDavidson at the open performance. I will see you all this week

Review 62 (2024-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Great tikki bar in the east village with love bands!

Review 63 (2024-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Legendary place where The Strokes used to play before they were famous for being The Strokes.

Review 64 (2022-12-19 - Rating: 5)
A tiki bar with great music and a better vibe. The bartenders do not screw around with the cocktails. Enjoy.

Review 65 (2022-07-11 - Rating: 5)
This was on m bucket list for my NYC visit and it didnt disappoint. Really great cocktails and a surprising great (and quirky) open mic session by the local talent.

Review 66 (2019-11-24 - Rating: 5)
Awesome little place, great variety of drinks at a reasonable price for the location. Really enjoyed the Wicked Willie. Good setlist and decent band playing.

Review 67 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)
Such a fun place! Josh gave us amazing, personable service and a warm welcome to the neighborhood. Thank you!

Review 68 (2022-09-01 - Rating: 5)
Big fan of the open mic nights/jam on Wednesdays. Its an eclectic mix - to say the least - with some real talent on show and great vibes.

Review 69 (2016-12-04 - Rating: 5)
My band comes up from Maryland to play Unsteady Freddies Surf Shindig. First Saturday of the month. Love Ottos. Great drinks, great atmosphere.

Review 70 (2024-06-30 - Rating: 5)
Love this place, would definitely play here again!

Review 71 (2016-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Its not only Manhattans oldest surviving tiki bar, its also a haven for music. They book some of the most fun underground rock in the city, often with themes such as surf rock or goth.

Review 72 (2017-10-07 - Rating: 4)
Ottos has its own inimitable village spirit. How can there be something kind of punk rock about a place that serves flaming four person drinks? I assure you, its possible.

Review 73 (2023-07-31 - Rating: 5)
Friendly and attentive staff. One of their tiki drinks was probably one of the best tasting drinks Ive had. They also have live music, but be warned it can get a bit loud. Crowd tends to skew older

Review 74 (2019-12-05 - Rating: 5)
Killer ambiance and great bartenders. My friend spent a fortune on tiki cups and we went home with swizzle sticks in our hair. Successful evening

Review 75 (2023-12-05 - Rating: 5)
Ottos Head is such a cool hidden gem bar in NYC! The vibes are so cool!

Review 76 (2019-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks, you can for $6 extra take home cute mugs for memories sake! Nice low key spot, not overcrowded and good music!

Review 77 (2018-07-04 - Rating: 5)
Tiki bar in the front, punk shows in the back. What more could you want? Drinks reasonably priced, and one of the best atmospheres downtown.

Review 78 (2018-03-30 - Rating: 4)
Cool tiki bar with a punk vibe

Review 79 (2017-07-30 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite tiki bar! Yummy drinks - and you can buy the glasses for only $6! Cash only

Review 80 (2020-08-20 - Rating: 5)
Great little tiki bar , strong drinks , friendly bartender

Review 81 (2018-02-27 - Rating: 5)
Best best BEST BAR IN TOWN!!! viva Ottos!! Always great drinks,bands,djs,Bartenders that know their stuff. Cant wait to go back

Review 82 (2024-09-01 - Rating: 5)
Probably my favorite bar on the planet

Review 83 (2022-10-23 - Rating: 5)
Perfect visit, great music and drinks

Review 84 (2019-07-10 - Rating: 5)
Genuine dive bar, great live music -- but next time, have the tee-shirts available for purchase!

Review 85 (2016-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Great, fun, kitschy tiki bar. Amazing old school decor and tiki mugs/ glasses. Yummy drinks and friendly bartenders.Bring cash!

Review 86 (2024-06-01 - Rating: 5)
This bar is a New York experience. Its chocked full of great bands performing and DJs spinning. The tenders are very pleasant.Great drinks also.

Review 87 (2019-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Fun atmosphere great bartenders cute place. Drinks a bit overpriced but its new york so carry extra cash

Review 88 (2019-08-26 - Rating: 5)
A New York City classic. Come for the deceivingly strong island drinks and East Village grime. Wake up the next morning and ask yourself why you have all of these tiny plastic monkeys.

Review 89 (2023-04-29 - Rating: 5)
Hello my experiences at this great venue have been as a performing musician, but the staff is great.

Review 90 (2011-05-11 - Rating: 4)
I liked enough that I bought a shrunken head mug. Try the volcano thing; fun way to get wasted: Watching your drink on fire and trying to spear cherries with your 2 foot long straw.

Review 91 (2019-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Great ambiance, drinks and souvenirs, it is am amazing themed bar.

Review 92 (2018-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Great bar, great experience. A drunk girl in the bathroom called me beautiful so Im also pretty sure I met my soulmate here.

Review 93 (2012-09-14 - Rating: 5)
Home to the famous goofing off in the neighborhood on a nightly basis. Youll never recognize us/them if youre looking for A-list pop stars. Strictly NY Underground Legends.

Review 94 (2022-09-30 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic place to go for Live Music, Live Comedy and the best Tiki Drinks in NYC. The staff is both super professional and very friendly. The Tiki drinks are well worth it and pack quite the punch. The interior is super Retro, it is like an old pharmacy/soda shop. I have both watched and performed Stand Up Comedy in the back room and also attended events there. It’s a very very cool place indeed.

Review 95 (2020-02-29 - Rating: 4)
Great place but thats just me. I love to escape the doldrums of the city. Not bad in the evenings on a warm night, good drinks and chill out

Review 96 (2023-09-23 - Rating: 5)
10 yrs later, far far away, im still adding to a playlist honoring and remembering my nights here

Review 97 (2018-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Tiki cocktails in polynesian atmosphere, nice place

Review 98 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 4)
I gave 4 stars because of the drinks. The place is nice but the music sucks. I felt like I was trapped in the 1960s.

Review 99 (2020-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Ottos is always a good time. Great drinks. Competent bartenders (and all staff), great entertainment. Great drinks.

Review 100 (2020-02-25 - Rating: 5)
Great club for live music...Tiki drinks...No cover...just put $ in the hat!Exceptionally great rock bands!

Review 101 (2023-09-28 - Rating: 5)
Wasted a good amount of my youth a brain cells at this punky tiki bar with a Photo Booth. No notes.

Review 102 (2018-06-19 - Rating: 5)
One of new york finest dive bars. Tiki themed. Punk shows in the back, great sticker pole outside.

Review 103 (2021-05-18 - Rating: 5)
I love this place ! I love the owners they are wonderful !! The drinks are top quality and they have some unbelievable tiki drinks. You will not be disappointed.

Review 104 (2024-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Best place in alphabet city.

Review 105 (2017-06-02 - Rating: 4)
Loved this place for a dive. Only hitch is that drinks were not all that strong but great glasses to keep!

Review 106 (2022-07-19 - Rating: 5)
A very cool joint run by some very cool people who know to bring back the best of NYC music.

Review 107 (2017-02-18 - Rating: 5)
Honestly the one of the best bars Ive ever been too , theres so much personality in it.

Review 108 (2012-02-23 - Rating: 4)
Dive bar with a theme. If you take the L as much as I do then this gem of a dive is on the walk home. nothing special just great tunes and good beer and cheap prices.

Review 109 (2022-07-14 - Rating: 4)
High marks for ambience and the drink menu, but could get a little cramped if it gets too packed.

Review 110 (2021-12-17 - Rating: 4)
I had a good time the vibe was cozy and the drinks were great. I performed for the Christmas celebration

Review 111 (2019-10-19 - Rating: 5)
Cool old time vibe. Like something straight out of the 1950s.

Review 112 (2023-11-03 - Rating: 4)
This is a cool little place that I would have missed if I wasnt specifically looking for it. The staff here are nice and laid back. The only reason I deducted stars is because when I closed out my tab, they gave me back the wrong card. It got sorted out, so no harm.

Review 113 (2019-10-08 - Rating: 5)
Great place for music and Tiki drinks always a friendly atmosphere.

Review 114 (2022-05-24 - Rating: 4)
We went early before the crowds. Enjoyed the food and drinks. Friendly staff.

Review 115 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Great cozy tiki bar that feels like a funky upscale dive bar. Not tacky and no frills but definitely has character. You can purchase the cups too. Hidden gem in East Village

Review 116 (2018-06-08 - Rating: 4)
Great night of some most tasty livations around. Stormy Daniels is a must as all there tasty concoctions...

Review 117 (2017-06-11 - Rating: 5)
Awesome. Great staff. Fun experience. They support bands and DJs. Had a great time.

Review 118 (2019-10-28 - Rating: 5)
Frank Wood brings a bit of old NY honesty and nostalgia to his shows. Loved the hang.

Review 119 (2016-11-26 - Rating: 4)
Great music, cool people, affordable drinks.....what more do you need from a bar?

Review 120 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 4)
Great drinks and nice vibes!

Review 121 (2018-05-26 - Rating: 5)
One of the rare places in NYC to hear a variety of different forms of underground punk, metal and rock.

Review 122 (2024-01-29 - Rating: 5)
The only tiki bar in New York that lets you keep the mug for only $7! The drinks are about $23 with the mug. They arent the most authentic tiki drinks but after 2 you wont remember how to spell tiki trust me! This place has a very cool vibe with strong drinks. They are there to make you have fun not to fleece you for a few dollars.

Review 123 (2018-02-14 - Rating: 5)
Ottos is the only place in NYC that makes a proper Zombie. Thats both a complement, and a warning.

Review 124 (2019-06-06 - Rating: 5)
Love this bar! Great atmosphere and the drinks are perfect.

Review 125 (2017-10-18 - Rating: 5)
Pangs punch is a really fun drink and they make the best Zombie.

Review 126 (2022-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Surf Rock bands on the first Saturday night of the month. as fun as it always is.

Review 127 (2023-12-25 - Rating: 4)
I didn’t get any food, but the beers are nice, the atmosphere interesting and I like the back room where I went to see bands playing.

Review 128 (2018-08-25 - Rating: 4)
If you are looking for tiki experience, this is it. Crowd fits to the normal stereotype associated with. Maybe a different experience at night.

Review 129 (2016-01-26 - Rating: 4)
This is a great tiki themed dive-bar with live music in the back and great tiki cocktails .

Review 130 (2016-04-13 - Rating: 5)
Great spot. Fun cocktails with a unique vibe and good hours.

Review 131 (2023-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks and staff’s amazing! Bonus point: the mugs are cool as f and the price are very reasonable

Review 132 (2017-11-30 - Rating: 5)
This place is great! $5 Tikki drinks and you get to keep the glass!

Review 133 (2021-04-28 - Rating: 5)
Very very cool tiki bar vibes, great back room :)

Review 134 (2023-11-06 - Rating: 5)
Oh, man, I love this place! Very comfortable and always great music. DJs as well as live music, and you cant beat those crazy Tiki drinks!

Review 135 (2023-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Great experience years ago. Meant to go back last week, but didnt have time.Great clientele too.

Review 136 (2018-02-22 - Rating: 5)
Very good drinks. Cool punk tiki vibe

Review 137 (2015-08-11 - Rating: 4)
Pretty awesome as far as dive bars go, tiki drinks are a bit pricey though.

Review 138 (2019-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Amateur bands, dive bar..really really awesome rock bar

Review 139 (2016-09-15 - Rating: 4)
Fantastic tiki cocktails and fun local indie bands.

Review 140 (2018-04-07 - Rating: 5)
Best place to sit in on a podcast and an amazing comedy open mic!!! #thepeoplesmic #thepeoplesmicpodcast

Review 141 (2024-05-05 - Rating: 5)
Love this place and the music!

Review 142 (2022-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Great friendly neighborhood bar. The staff is amazing and attentive. You can get your drinks in very cool glasses and purchase them if you want. They offer a good drink selection with many house specialty cocktails. Definitely check this little gem out if you’re in the neighborhood.

Review 143 (2020-02-17 - Rating: 4)
Nice, intimate photo booth here 😉

Review 144 (2019-04-14 - Rating: 5)
Very fun vibe for strong cocktails with great music

Review 145 (2023-07-30 - Rating: 5)
If its your scene great place, for us absolute A+ all three bartenders were busting @$$ and friendly at the same time.

Review 146 (2023-07-29 - Rating: 5)
This is a great place to get a drink with friends and see live music! The staff here are friendly and it’s a nice vibe here.

Review 147 (2022-12-02 - Rating: 4)
Chicken skewers had a lovely Asian inspired taste. The drinks were tropical enough to fit the vibe, and the service was friendly. The live music was kinda blah though. Maybe a better band on a different night. I wouldnt mind coming back overall.

Review 148 (2020-08-05 - Rating: 4)
Drinks were great, nice ambiance

Review 149 (2023-06-09 - Rating: 5)
It’s a vibe. Get the punch bowls. They are strong and get you going

Review 150 (2019-06-29 - Rating: 5)
Old school tiki bar with live music in back. Worth a visit

Review 151 (2022-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Tiki dive with a punk vibe. Beware the Mai Tai and tip generously.

Review 152 (2023-01-15 - Rating: 5)
Cool vibes to be found here! You can buy the funky mug your drink comes in, and I went home with mine! Awesome idea!

Review 153 (2016-07-06 - Rating: 4)
Very potent tiki drinks and a vintage (non-digital) photo booth

Review 154 (2024-04-29 - Rating: 5)
I was there for a poetry event.

Review 155 (2023-07-22 - Rating: 5)
If you want to know what it was like to be in New York City Rock scene during the eighties and nineties nows your check out this venue. Theres never a cover charge.

Review 156 (2023-04-26 - Rating: 5)
Rocknroll. East village NYC. Punk Rick DJs. Tiki wiki. Does it get better? No.

Review 157 (2018-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Its a second home. Great music and amazing live entertainment.

Review 158 (2023-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Great Ska bands. Super drinks

Review 159 (2023-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Havent been here in 10 years until tonight and its even better than I remember. I hope this place sticks around for another 90.

Review 160 (2019-03-26 - Rating: 4)
The drinks are so worth the money. Reasonable prices on beverages and good deals on souvenirs. The service is a little lacking, but the drinks are well worth the wait. I dont mind spending $20 on the beverage thats loaded with about $15 worth of liquor and I get to go home with a nice mug. Definitely worth it. I will be back.

Review 161 (2023-01-30 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere with great drinks. Be prepared to wobble your way out of there.

Review 162 (2017-07-07 - Rating: 5)
One of the last real rock n roll joints in the East Village. Sadly.

Review 163 (2022-02-16 - Rating: 5)
Great place for live music and drinks.

Review 164 (2023-01-10 - Rating: 5)
Cool atmosphere, liked the background music, the drinks, but mainly went to see 9th Wave perform.

Review 165 (2022-11-18 - Rating: 5)
Ottos Shrunken Head has friendly staff, great drinks at a reasonable price and a fun atmosphere that brings punk energy to Manhattans Lower East Side!

Review 166 (2016-06-17 - Rating: 5)
Killer vibe, delicious drinks, beautiful women. I cant complain tbh, fam.

Review 167 (2019-08-04 - Rating: 5)
Fun place! Strong and creative drinks.

Review 168 (2023-12-15 - Rating: 5)
Great crowd, great music

Review 169 (2022-06-15 - Rating: 5)
Very kind people - great place for a little get together! Nell was so kind over email helping me, and Natasha and Joan were great bartenders!