Niagara

Critics' Pick

112 Ave. A, New York, NY 10009 40.725893 -73.983478
at 7th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work212-420-9517 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
7.0 out of 10
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6 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Dive Bar, DJ, Live Music, Open Mic, Singles Scene

Photo by Lauren Klain Carton

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Official Website

niagarabar.com

Hours

Daily, 4pm-4am

Happy Hour

Daily, 4pm-8pm; $3 beer and well drinks, $2 off call drinks

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; 6 at Astor Pl.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Motherfucker promoter Johnny T and D Generation front man Jesse Malin have decorated their bar with pop-culture detritus: vintage cigarette signs recall a time when you could smoke anywhere. (The photo booth in the back room lets you participate with the past, not just look at it.) Downstairs the D.J. spins dance tracks spanning the last quarter-century. A bumper sticker on the cash register declares, “I Miss the Old New York.” A direct phone number to the 9th Precinct is posted nearby should it resurface too quickly. — Jane Lerner

Extra

Niagara has a strict door policy: No I.D., no entry, no exceptions! Even the retirees seated at the bar early in the evening have to show documentation with date of birth before they're allowed in.

This bar is actually pretty cool right up until you order a drink. If you're lucky enough to have more than one bartender, I strongly advise you to stay away from the anorexic tattooed albino chick (aka Skeletor) - yes, the one with the red bird on her arm. Wow does she SUCK. Seriously, folks. Babe, take that two dollar tip and go by yourself a meat stick out on the corner - time and money better spent. Get rid of this girl and I might actually encourage my readers to spend some cash. Mr. Manager, as an owner of several drinking and eating establishments, I truly hope you take this to heart. It's all about generating the flow - and this girl is your logjam.

Niagara

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strummer from 44118 | Posted on 10/30/08

Overall Rating: 108 (Recommended)

I went in search of the mural and found a great bar behind it. Inside it was very relaxed with a friendly bartender and friendly people sitting barside ,we stayed for a few hrs chatting ...the music was good and the vibe was great ......hated to leave.

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