Niagara
New York, NY 10009-6106
Phone: (212) 420-9517
- Cross Street:
- Between 7th Street and St Marks Place
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-4am
Editorial Review for Niagara – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
The bartender has tattoos and the waitress wears knee-high combat boots in the summer, but the all-attitude look doesn't overshadow the bar's friendliness. Singles pack the front room and chug beers around the bar, while groups nab tables in the back room as the DJ spins oldies-but-goodies (think Donovan's "Mellow Yellow") alongside fresh-picked rock and roll. Most patrons opt for a pint or stiff well drink, but the staff will pour a perfect dirty martini or Manhattan--and they'll even remember to chill the glass.
The Draw
The mural painted on this corner bar pays tribute to the late Joe Strummer, and attracts a crowd that appreciates (or at least recognizes) the working-class punk rock of the Clash. Come weekends, Niagara is a beacon to the Jersey and Long Island indie-rock kids who avoid the more traditional B&T hangouts.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFor a fruitier cocktail, head to the tiki bar downstairs.
Save MoneyStop by for happy hour, every day from 4pm to 8pm for $3 beers and well drinks
Know Before You GoThe concentration of men in the bar on the weekends has led some visitors to dub the joint "Viagara."
User Reviews for Niagara
09/15/2008 Posted by mcmurphy27
This is my favorite East Village spot, located on the corner of Avenue A and 7th Street it truly is one of the best intersections in NYC. The bartenders are chill, especially the ladies. They know their stuff; drinks, how to build a log cabin, marching band anthems, horror movies, the list goes on and on. They are definitely as random as the clientele and way more fun to talk to. If I had to describe them in 3 words --intelligent, charismatic, and HOT!! I guess 2 of them are sisters but I can't figure out which ones. It's great to enjoy cheap drinks during happy hour while watching the people pass by from the giant front windows as the sun goes down over thompkins square park. They also have a fun art show on Thursdays in the downstairs, a lot of eclectic artist types reminiscent of "Old New York".
Pros: Pizza Shop next door, good service
Cons: not so much
10/09/2007 Posted by leggo
Being from England we generally know a good bar when we see one. This place has a great attitude and I think a few people may have misunderstood the bar staff who's patter is class but sarcastic at times. Great music, happy hour and thanks to the bar woman who took us for a night out around the East Village to the Toy Factory? Jesse Malin even popped in to say alright. One of the top bars in probably the best area for a night out in Manhattan. Angels and Kings with the other two bars around the corner, Lit, 7A for breakfast. Have a night out round here...
Pros: Very Good...
Cons: Very Few...
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