BUA

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122-126 St. Marks Pl., New York, NY 10009
nr. 1st St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-979-6276 Send to Phone

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Scene: WiFi, Bar Food, Irish/Pub, Lounge, Neighborhood Bar, Outdoor Area, Smoking Area

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

buany.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 4pm-4am; Sat-Sun, 1pm-4am

Happy Hour

Mon-Fri, 4pm-8pm; $5 cocktails, $4 beers and well drinks
Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm; $5 cocktails, $4 beers and well drinks

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Long before Bua called it home, 122 St. Marks Place was the original locale of musical hub Sin-é, where a scrappy Jeff Buckley used to play for tips. Now a comfy bar full of Tisch and Cooper Union students, the joint’s Irish in name (Bua is Gaelic for “victory”) but not in practice, forgoing the usual pub hodgepodge for more capricious comforts: cauldrons of sangria and a sprightly cocktail menu instead of an extensive whiskey library, Berkshire pulled-pork sliders in place of bangers and mash or shepherd’s pie. The space itself is divided into two big rooms, each as large as your typical Manhattan dive, with long oak benches ensuring room for dozens. (The outdoor patio’s wicker furniture, however, is a slightly deceiving touch—drinks aren’t allowed outside.) And with shows long a thing of the past, the bar’s patrons are now the main attraction: In the space’s flickering candlelight, the chatty twentysomethings all look lovely. — Tom Blunt

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I'd quit my day job if I could work at this bar...

newyorkcruiser from 10009 | Posted on 7/20/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

We moved in down the street a few months ago and discovered Bua through word-of-mouth reviews - & as everyone raved about this little gem, we figured we'd try it. When the weather is good there are several wooden tables sitting out front on the sidewalk - the most perfect St. Mark's people-watching spot. As you walk in, you'll notice brick walls with cut-outs for candles to light the way, a long bar with stools and a side room with multiple tables that have a European vibe as you share with other groups. The mingling of the eclectic crowd and delicious sangria pitchers are what really had us sold. The crowd is a bunch of young adults who are there to have a good time. You want the staff to be your weekend cronies because they are so entertaining & warm... and the cute Scottish accents don't hurt. Amazing after work joint but be warned, you probably will stay later than expected...you truly can't help it! Get there early Friday and Saturday nights if you want a table/stool...otherwise, enjoy this perfect find of a unique NYC local bar.

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