169 Bar

We came here for a drink recently and it was ok. The place was packed but it didn’t take us long to find a seat after a big group left. They don’t do draft beer but they have several selections of cans. We were there during happy hour (2-7p) and everything was a dollar off. The entire bar seemed to be drinking Modelo that evening. We asked if there was a special for that, but there was not. Modelo was just the most popular beer for $6. The lines for the bathroom were long but maybe because it was so busy. We’d come here again when in the area.

Worst bar in NYC We were having a great night until a very small accident happened - my friend spilled her drink. She immediately took responsibility and cleaned it up herself. That should have been the end of it. Instead, two employees chose to humiliate her. One bartender acted like he was bringing her a fresh beer, then stood behind the bar holding it and made her walk over to get it. When she did, he told her, “It’s the least you could do.” Condescending, unnecessary, and unprofessional. Then another male staff member approached and called her the c-word in front of other customers, raising his voice and making a scene over something that had already been handled. Watching a grown man verbally attack a woman like that inside a bar was shocking and completely unacceptable. No one deserves to be treated that way, especially by people whose job is hospitality. After reading other reviews, it’s clear this is not an isolated incident. There are multiple reports of staff yelling at and degrading patrons, which means management is allowing this culture to continue. There are too many good bars in Manhattan to waste your time or money at one that treats women with this level of

I arrived at this dive bar kinda early on a Tuesday evening. The place is small with a real dive-y feel. Then some friends and others came to get drinks for a birthday. I thought their beer selection was weak, particularly since nothing was draft, but I got a few of their mojitos. The party went on well for a while.

Relatively cute but we got a cocktail menu marg and they poured it wrong and it all spilled out then just topped it with a shot of tequila instead of remaking. Was basically a tequila over ice with some lime for way too much money. The well drink I got the pour was abt half a shot. Bartender was nice tho. Then we got pool table which is by the hour which is a cool idea for a dive bar except it's the worst condition ever and fifteen dollars. No working cues, felt is so worn the balls don't bounce well, and the walls are too close to really play for real half the time. Just make it free or spend the money u make refelting and pool cues 🤨 If it wasn't for the cute palm tree seating outside I'd say no one should go here, but, it's a fine dive bar for what it is I guess.

Was having a great time here up until a small accident occurred with my female friend where she had a spill and willingly cleaned it up but two staff members made the situation worse than what it was. The first staff member gave the impression that they’d bring a fresh beer to the table but in fact, the staff member held it by the bar expecting my friend to pick it up and when she did the staff member followed up saying “it’s the least you could do”. Unacceptable. Another staff member approached my friend using derogatory terms to her and causing a scene in front of other customers. It’s unprofessional and quite embarrassing to know these are the staff members serving people.