The Hairy Lemon

Located in New York, New York

Address: 28 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, United States

Phone: +1 646-869-2151

Rating: 4.2

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Bar games
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Quiz night
Sport
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Food
Food at bar
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
Seating
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Groups
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-06-26 - Rating: 5)
This place serves outstanding wings, renowned for their large size, which exceeds that of typical Buffalo Wings. However, its the mouthwatering sauce and perfect crispiness that capture the spirit of upstate New York. On football Sundays, the place is packed with fans, though I no longer find that appealing. They air all the football games and have an excellent selection of beers. The only downside is their somewhat erratic operating hours, so its best to call ahead. According to a bartender, the hours listed on their website are accurate.

Review 2 (2024-09-28 - Rating: 4)
Bartender Greg is THE BEST there is!! He went out of his way to help, above and beyond in his kindness.Food was very tasty bar food, large portions. They have an impressive 14 (?) TVs for the size of the space and fun giant Jenga in the back.Hope you get Greg bartending to make it an awesome time!

Review 3 (2024-07-06 - Rating: 4)
The atmosphere in the place was great (and so were the drinks), but the bartender/manager really clouded the atmosphere. I sat at the table and within 2 minutes he came over and said that if I dont buy a beer at the moment then not to sit there. And he threw people out if they didnt order after 3-4 minutes of drinking. In short, the place is great, the service much less so

Review 4 (2019-07-13 - Rating: 5)
Surprisingly good little drinking establishment. The name is deceptive as it makes it seem more like a club or rough bar, but its more comparable to a sports pub. Signs in the bathroom advertise Aussie Rules and the flags above the bar and over the ceiling are from all over the globe. From the outside it might feel like an Irish bar, but its for more going on than that.A side room contains some bar games (Giant Connect 4 and some old arcade games) plus theres a pool table in the main space. Happy hour prices are reasonable and the bar staff were very welcoming.

Review 5 (2024-10-08 - Rating: 5)
Went here for drinks and UFC night, good vibe and plenty of TV’s and seating. Great spot to watch sports. Drinks were also a decent price for NYC.

Review 6 (2024-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Over from Liverpool and stopped off for a drink. Great place - bartenders make it, they are very friendly and accomodating (young Irish lad and a bald chap). They were chatting and serving the customers and even took a request for a song off a customer. Didnt have food so no idea.

Review 7 (2024-01-23 - Rating: 4)
My friend and I were on a mini pub crawl while our spouses were napping. We hit this bar because of the super cool name. The bartender was from was Ireland and suggested we order cold Guinness. It was delicious and on tap. We didnt eat there so I could not recommend the food. It was New Years Day, and the bar was just opening after a long night. We will be back!

Review 8 (2018-04-16 - Rating: 5)
Great Pub, love the vibe from the music and the unlimited access to a sporting event! Glen is the man, the myth, the legend at the helm! Greeting everyone as if they were a regular and always has a good story to tell! Stop by and give it a try! Its a Pub sans brunch, but with all the spirits you are in search of!

Review 9 (2024-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Its a very nice mellow place where everyone is just enjoying themselves in a great atmosphere!!!The wings are amazing and I think everyone should know about them, delicious!!!

Review 10 (2022-04-28 - Rating: 5)
This place has very good wings. They are often a bit larger than traditional Buffalo Wings (it is all about the ratio) but the sauce and crispness scream upstate New York. It gets packed for football Sundays which is cool if you are into that (I am too old but was once into it). They have all games for football and a good beer selection. The only thing is that their hours are a bit arbitrary so call ahead. I was told by a bartender the website hours are accurate. They are not.

Review 11 (2021-11-13 - Rating: 5)
The gentleman who was at the front admitting customers noticed my husband and I had our four year old son with us and brought us to the front of the line. The service and experience only improved from there.A restaurant / pub that acknowledges people’s situations and needs and doesn’t just see them as a means to an end is so uncommon these days. The atmosphere, customer service, food, and overall experience was excellent. Highly recommend.

Review 12 (2023-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Deceptively big inside lol I normally head to the back on the right hand side where they do the monthly comedy show last Weds of every month but place is cool, nice staff/bar and no complaints. Lots of TVs for sports so it can get packed but rightfully so, cool spot.

Review 13 (2024-10-30 - Rating: 5)
This place rocks!! The food is delicious, drinks are great, vibe is awesome. Lots of space, clean… what more could you asks for

Review 14 (2017-12-09 - Rating: 5)
Excellent bar, could not fault the food, drink or service. The many TVs had all sports covered and the pitcher specials are great for groups. Well definitely go back. Full stars

Review 15 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Hey Glen! Sorry I didnt make it back on Wednesday. Time was running out! Great bar, I met great people and I would mention their names but not sure if I would get sued or not. Glen, you are the man, you are worth your weight in gold! Great bar! If you hear of any jobs there then let me know. Thank you for the rec to go to McSorleys, that was amazing. I shall be back sooner rather than later. Love this bar and the people! Michael!Glenn call me! Drunk in Glasgow!

Review 16 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 5)
Best bar ever, amazingly fast staff and amazing food, maybe the best wings in nyc

Review 17 (2024-09-29 - Rating: 5)
Best sports bar in alphabet city

Review 18 (2017-11-22 - Rating: 5)
New sports bar in East Village. Reps Penn State football. Decent size with front bar, back bar, and side room. Plenty of TVs. Friendly Irish bartenders. Solid bar food and snacks.

Review 19 (2023-05-23 - Rating: 4)
We loved trivia night! The drinks were alright but the staff and trivia master were fantastic!

Review 20 (2018-02-13 - Rating: 4)
Nice staff, good selection, lots of tvs, and a penn state bar. i have to subtract a star because they place that was previously here, croxleys, was legendary for their monday wing night. if the hairy lemon had croxleys wings, it would be complete.

Review 21 (2022-02-27 - Rating: 4)
Best sports bar in East Village. Multiple screens for your enjoyment . Glenn and his accommodating staff will make any visit enjoyable .

Review 22 (2019-03-07 - Rating: 5)
The Hairy Lemon is an Irish/Australian/US sports bar mixture with a good selection of beers, plenty of TVs, and decent pub food. A staple of Alphabet City where you really cant go wrong.

Review 23 (2022-07-21 - Rating: 4)
Good ambience and music for some louder conversation. They have multiple large screen TVs for any sports games and feature Penn state games as well. There is giant Jenga and a pool table if thats your thing. I took a star off for the food, the wrap I got was small and the fries were mediocre at best. Otherwise service is good and quick. They are open late so that is a plus

Review 24 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Moe is the man. Nuff said

Review 25 (2023-02-17 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic wings and pitchers of beer! Fun spot to watch sports !

Review 26 (2021-04-02 - Rating: 5)
Outdoor TVs with sound (hard to find!) and solid wings. Accommodating staff. Great place to catch a game

Review 27 (2021-10-20 - Rating: 5)
Probably. my favorite sports bar in the city. great place to watch any game. bartenders are goated glen is the man

Review 28 (2023-09-09 - Rating: 4)
They were amazing and let me inside with my roller blades on all night

Review 29 (2020-02-27 - Rating: 5)
Love love love for trivia on Thursdays. It gets busy so get there early. Good beer selection

Review 30 (2019-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere during sports games. Also good for a casual drink in the afternoon on a weekend.

Review 31 (2019-10-31 - Rating: 5)
Fun events always going on at the hairy lemon. Nice selection of drinks. Staff is quick and tentative.

Review 32 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 4)
Phenomenal service despite being crazy busy. Within seconds of sitting down, the bartender handed us menus and took our order.Think dive sports bar. Only had beer on tap. Lots of tvs and different games. Dont plan on listening as they pumped music loud.Packed at 2 pm. on a Saturday. Mostly young 20s crowd. Everyone was nice.Guinness was about $9 a glass.

Review 33 (2024-01-26 - Rating: 5)
Great pub food, great Guinness some of the best wings and burgers in the area. Always has a good crowd for six nations rugby

Review 34 (2018-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Great bar for watching a game. Above average food and great drink deals

Review 35 (2024-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Great IPA on tap.

Review 36 (2024-01-30 - Rating: 5)
Great sports bar lots of TVs and amazing bar foodIt is a crime if you dont try the wings here some of the best in nyc I love the garlic parmesan joints, the burgers are thick and really good too

Review 37 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic bar, great staff & will return again!

Review 38 (2023-10-05 - Rating: 5)
Best bar in NYMH. Great atmosphere. Always have the games on. Pretty good bar food. Cold beers. Glen is the man.

Review 39 (2023-06-06 - Rating: 4)
Happened upon this bar years ago with a good friend and it defiantly was in our regular rotation. Pretty calm bar. You can watch sports, chat, play pool and on some nights when there’s just a bit more people you can dance too.

Review 40 (2024-02-29 - Rating: 5)
They have incredible hotwings at this place!

Review 41 (2022-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Nice sports bar with excellent service and staff!

Review 42 (2023-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Awesome place. Cool vibes. Sports bar.

Review 43 (2018-12-05 - Rating: 4)
1st time in here. Atmosphere was Great wings were great too

Review 44 (2023-03-31 - Rating: 5)
Came in on a Wednesday Evening randomly with some friends. Service was prompt and quick. The chicken sandwiches were AMAZING. Would love to see what this place is like on a Weekend night. Seems like a lot of fun.

Review 45 (2023-09-22 - Rating: 5)
Used to frequent this spot when I lived next door. Great spot. Glen is the man!

Review 46 (2023-02-16 - Rating: 5)
These guys and gals are good friends and run a tight ship! Food is solid, and the service is pretty fast when it isnt too busy. Be prepared to wait when theres a major sporting event. Soccer is huge here, of course, as is rugby and Aussie football. UFC and major boxing matches are shown here as well.

Review 47 (2019-06-01 - Rating: 4)
Went to watch the liverpool and Tottenham match. Was very lively and fun

Review 48 (2024-03-20 - Rating: 4)
Dependable Irish pub with live music and games.

Review 49 (2022-05-16 - Rating: 5)
Honestly best sports bar in nyc. They play the sound which is unheard of. Great bar food, super fast service, even when theyre packed. The bartenders & owner are absolute angels. Great place overall & trivia is awesome

Review 50 (2024-04-27 - Rating: 5)
Best Guinness in Manhattan!

Review 51 (2023-05-05 - Rating: 5)
Great sports bar with unbelievable mozzarella sticks. 2023 UPDATE: STILL PERFECT, NO NOTES

Review 52 (2021-07-14 - Rating: 5)
Great East Village sports bar with awesome service

Review 53 (2022-09-18 - Rating: 5)
Good sports bar. TV’s lining the walls and they play the actual sound of the sport. Watched Canelo GGG 3 PPV here. Was a very reasonable $10 cover. Enjoyed my time here. Good atmosphere

Review 54 (2019-12-24 - Rating: 5)
This is my new go to sports bar in the lower east side. The owner is normally here and working behind the bar. Come here for solid bar food, pitchers of beers and plenty of TVs for your favorite sports nights. Great place to hang out for college football Saturdays and well as NFL Sundays. FYI for Saturdays, this is a Penn State bar.

Review 55 (2022-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Cheap beer. I went during a Wednesday. More for the rock and metal crowd 🎸. The Playlist is awesome. East point next door is for the edm and pop crowd. I prefer this atmosphere more

Review 56 (2022-02-03 - Rating: 5)
Great bar to watch football, have a beer and some good bar food. Helpful bartenders and fun themed nights throughout the week

Review 57 (2022-01-16 - Rating: 5)
Good vibe and food. Chicken wings superb

Review 58 (2019-01-18 - Rating: 4)
Decent food. Very attentive wait staff. Solid selection of beers and plenty of TVs. Space can get a bit cramped, particularly if you are seated for a quick bite. Overall, no major complaints. #trivia #localspot

Review 59 (2018-03-17 - Rating: 5)
I don’t remember the bartenders name but she was the nicest Irish lady I have ever met. Not to mention she handled an entire bar and tables BY HERSELF. So much respect and she was all over our drink orders ecspecially when they started getting low. Fair prices as well, I will be back.

Review 60 (2020-09-14 - Rating: 4)
It’s temporarily closed, but they have the BEST WINGS! Great place to watch sports, until it gets dangerously overcrowded and very hazardous to be in there. So we just leave then.

Review 61 (2019-03-21 - Rating: 5)
Good service, clean and tidy spot, tons of screens. 👍🏻

Review 62 (2019-07-14 - Rating: 4)
Quaint bar with good vibes and a pool table. Though the comedy room out back is very very small and becomes a nice little sauna when the aircon breaks down.

Review 63 (2019-01-03 - Rating: 5)
Great place to hang out....people working there are very friendly and food is quite good too (had those bbq chicken sliders with fries). Definitely a go if you fancy good drinks.

Review 64 (2019-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Came here to watch this past ufc card. Only 2 bartenders were working with no servers and were grinding hard. I didnt expect the greatest service but the bartender played fair amongst the crowd and served accordingly which I highly appreciated. Tipped well everytime he served me food or drink because he def recognized his service and kind of made me priority over the people not tipping. Would I come back? If it werent for the crazy amount of people doing cocaine in the limited bathrooms, I would come back... but because of that, I wont come back and it isnt the bartenders fault. It is the owners for having one security guard thats smaller than me watching the door and not even looking at id

Review 65 (2019-06-10 - Rating: 5)
Fun place good priced drinks food is delicious. The owner is a great guy

Review 66 (2018-01-12 - Rating: 5)
This place rocks, good food, beer, great price and location. If your from the lower east side great place to stop by grab a beer, watch some tv and grub!

Review 67 (2018-03-20 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks and food. Nice staff. Lots of TVs. Worth a visit.

Review 68 (2021-12-31 - Rating: 5)
Exactly what you want out of a sports bar. Okay drink selection, TVs for the sportsball, and a good enough food menu.