NYU Bar Review

jwblue
Wed, 05 Jan 2005 20:20:30 +0000

All right folks, I get many questions regarding the social scene at NYU. Thus, to those who’ve already gotten in, and those who may be going…here is my breakdown of NYU bars and hotspots (others feel free to add in your thoughts). This list is by no means complete, but here is few NYU bars you’ll very likely hit up.

Bar None: The ultimate NYU hangout…has power hour every day (where for 1 hr drinks are only a dollar)…this is the place you’ll seriously see half your dorm on any given night. Overall, this place is a dive-ish college bar, but it still rocks (was even futured in Playboy magazine), and most NYU students have fond (or not so fond depending on the night) memories of the place.

Nevada Smiths: Its sort of like Bar None from which it is down the street from, but the crowd is a bit older here. You might have to wait until your second or third year to hit up this place.

Finnertys (formerly called Looking Glass): A block from Bar None, its the place everyone goes to at 3 am when they are already drunk, and looking to finish the night. Any guy who can’t get a chick here at 3 am should be deported.

Shades of Green: A very nice Irish pub, if Irish pubs can be characterized as such. Dave Matthews has been known to hang out in this joint, and is supposedly very friendly. The drinks are a little bit more on the pricey side, but the place is nicer, and even has decent food.

Josie Woods: This competes with Bar None for the title of “best bar that wouldn’t be in business without NYU students”. The NYU cheers bar of sorts…go here when you really have nothing better to do. Even profs. have been known to grab a drink at this joint…discussing slavic lit. over a pint can be fun.

Apple Bar: An upscale lounge type place next to Josie Woods if you’re in the mood for a much classier locale. Decent place to take dates as well.

Fat Black Pussycat: Great drink specials, has a lounge area in the back. The staff here seems a bit uppity even though the place is a college bar in every sense. Fortunately, if the bouncer or staff give lip, the area has plenty of other drinking establishments where you can use your dollars…always remember…Manhattan is a drinkers market!

McDougal Ale House: Its Fat Black Pussycat sans the lounge, but even cheaper drinks. Great place to hit up for sporting events if you live in Hayden Hall.

McSorley’s: Probably one of the best bars period. They only have beer, it only comes in light or dark, and its the oldest bar in NY (dates back to the 1700s, I believe its older than the US). Lots of history here, great overall experience. This place takes you back to another time, there is even sawdust on the floor, and the bar only started allowing females because of a lawsuit…this is a classic old New York establishment in every way. Every NYU student should make the pilgrimmage.

-NYU class of '00