While the digital age has brought the convenience of the internet-enabled jukebox, here are the bars with classic jukebox selections that will keep the conversation flowing. After all, nothing can ruin a night out quite as quickly as a slew of bad songs cutting through your conversation.
Ace Bar(212) 979-8476
531 E 5th St,
New York, NY, 10009
Ace Bar looks suspiciously like a library, except all of the books have been replaced by vintage lunchboxes, and the librarians are actually serving alcohol!
B Side(212) 475-4600
204 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
Commonwealth(718) 768-2040
497 5th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215
A cleverly scribbled-on placard greets you when you visit this local favorite, part of the soon-to-be-gentrified "South Slope." The jukebox is unbeatable, albeit scribbled and chaotic as the track listings are (thanks,
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Corner Bistro(212) 242-9502
331 W 4th St,
New York, NY, 10014
Perennially-popular Corner Bistro is a great hangout in the Village, a beloved institution for its burgers served on flimsy paper plates as well as good draft beer. The ambiance is somewhere between dive and university Bohemian.
Doc Hollidays(212) 979-0312
141 Avenue A,
New York, NY, 10009
A temple of doom for the drinking crowd, Doc Hollidays is infamous for its low prices: PBR in a can ($2), Well Drinks ($4.50), Bud ($3.50) and Imports ($4). Have your meal in liquid form, stumble out afterwards if you can.
Duff's(718) 302-0411
168 Marcy Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Duff's waterfront drinkery has understandably caught on despite the overwhelming amount of dive bars in Williamsburg.
Hi-Fi(212) 420-8392
169 Ave. A,
New York, NY, 10009
Bill's Bar & Burger(212) 604-0092
22 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10014
Bill's has quickly become a place of much contention in the burgeoning New York burger scene, pitting factions against each other who either want to dethrone or crown them forever. The jury is still out, but in the meantime, they definitely serve burgers.
Jimmy's Corner(212) 944-7819
140 W 44th St,
New York, NY, 10036
Midtown dive bar that feels more like your boxing-obsessed uncle's den than a drinking establishment.
Joe's Bar CLOSED(212) 473-9093
520 E 6th St,
New York, NY, 10009
The East Village does understated swank better than the rest of the borough, but Joe's bucks that trend with the locals-only feel of a dive bar.
Manitoba's(212) 982-2511
99 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
This tiny East Village spot host any rock, punk or country that gives out energy into the crowd. It hosts weekly shows by Beat Rodeo and the funny Adam Roth. The parties there are always fun and hey, it’s
Max Fish(212) 529-3959
178 Ludlow St.,
New York, NY, 10002
The fish that spawned it all, Max Fish was one of the early Lower East Side revival bars, offering plenty of action, alcohol, excitement, nonsense, and more alcohol to lubricate the neighborhood and get the East Villagers to move south of Houston Street. It's still there.
Parkside Lounge(212) 673-6270
317 E Houston St,
New York, NY, 10002
The Parkside Lounge has been slowly heating up for about four years now. If you move beyond the bar in the front, you'll see why. The back room hosts local New York rock bands, DJs, and cabaret shows. For up to date info on who is playing, just click on the schedule tab.
The Rusty Knot(212) 645-5668
425 West St,
New York, NY, 10014
On West Street, directly across from the Hudson, it's the Life Aquatic minus Steve Zissou. Think pimped out tiki meets knotty-pine tacky, and you've got the Rusty Knot nailed. Don't forget to get your tetanus shot in advance!
Soda Bar(718) 230-8393
629 Vanderbilt Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11238
This old ice cream parlor is now a wonderfully-curated bar & restaurant, a woefully needed oasis in Prospect Heights.
Lakeside Lounge(212) 529-8463
162 Avenue B,
New York, NY, 10009
This lounge stands out for its little things. The great jukebox, photo booth and don’t forget it’s free. This allows you to spend your well-earned money at the bar where it belongs. The sound is definitely country ro
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7 Avenue A,
New York, NY, 10009
WCOU Radio(212) 206-0381
558 Hudson St,
New York, NY, 10014
This West Village haunt features unlikely prices in an otherwise expensive neighborhood along with the characteristically laid back feeling of its surroundings. Add to that a jam-packed jukebox with a great selection, and you've got a recipe worth printing.
