169 Bar
New York, NY 10002-5543
Phone: (212) 473-8866
- Cross Street:
- Between Rutgers Street and Jefferson Street
- Directions:
- F at E Broadway.
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-4am
Message from 169 Bar
Legendary bar turning towards New Orleans with new owner.
- Groovy Live Music & DJ
- Pool Table, Bowling game
- Happy Hour, Infusions, Sangria
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Editorial Description for 169 Bar
A small, unadorned bar with red vinyl bar stools, a pool table and pizza-parlor booths, plus an open floor beside the bar for dancing.
Insider Tips
When to GoGrab a cheap cold one between 5pm and 7pm on weekdays.
The ExtrasThere's an ATM on the premises should you find yourself short of cash.
User Reviews for 169 Bar
07/21/2008 Posted by giovanni3341
First let me address "The policies" and "tone" of 169 management toward the entertainment. (1) 30-40 minute sets with an option to (a) humiliate you by canceling you on the spot, or (b) "double or triple" your performance time based on turn out in a 30 minute time frame, rather than measure of overall sales, and/or people enjoying the music indicates this is more of an audition at your own risk club, not a gig. (2) The contradiction between [the musicians] receiving 100% of their cover charge (door) and paying $20 for the 169 staff to collect the musician's cover charge when most musicians prefer to bring their own door person is laughable. (3) Play at a reasonable volume, OK. 169's verbose "volume policy" translates that there will be volume complaints should 169 management dislike the act's content, not volume. (4) Requiring a 10,15, or 20-person minimum indicates this is an undesirable place because of overly controlling management that uses the "I like what I know, but I don't know what I like" music hiring policy creating "unrealistic demands" on the musicians and patrons. The Environment is a small bar in Chinatown area, which by physical appearance looks like a potential fun dive bar to hang. The service is fair and atmosphere is fair for a dive bar. Drinks and cover are comparable with other NYC areas of greater interest. I was there on a Monday with no entertainment and few people, and again on a weekend when the 7pm-9pm acts had a crowd of mostly their friends. Truthfully, these "acts" were musical hacks that didn't win other acts' friends, regulars, or me over. The 3 musical hack acts had some friends there to support them (and under the 20 people policy by my count), while the more talented musicians (jazz, world, & fusion players) with less crowds were chased off. The 169 mantra encourages acts that "guarantee 20 people" yet no "guarantee" on paying the musicians. RUN away!
Pros: If you are a musician that loves to argue with management, this is your place
Cons: If you play jazz/fusion/world, your set will likely be shorter or cut out, while hackey cats play for 169 managements' perception of a "good crowd and good music."
07/14/2008 Posted by Wildfire9Rumor
This place has come a long way , for the better, from the kind of lower east sid bar it used to be years ago. The decor is warm and inviting with a New Orleans charm, the music is always perfect for the occasion, with a DJ that is awesome. There is a great sounding piano that accompanies the live performers. And most importantly, you can have conversations with people and hear them, good music levels ! It's a good place for after work and way after work, at any hour it's a real good time.
Pros: Warm vibe, awesome DJ,creative drinks, friendly staff
Cons: None
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