Top Ten Dirtiest Bars in New York
Posted by: mike | November 10th, 2008
You can smell this place through your computer
You’ve all accidentally stumbled into a bar that’s so disgusting that you wouldn’t even send your ex-girlfriend’s rich, better looking new boyfriend to. That bar that smells like throw-up and poop on top of a freshly burnt cat? You know what I’m talking about. Here’s a rundown of those bars.
1. Mars Bar - East Village - Why? Let’s just say last time I was there, there was a used bloody condom in the window sill.
2. American Trash - Upper East Side - Why? This place is the unflushed turd left in the toilet at the frat house that is the Upper East Side. Go here to score drugs.
3. Billymark’s West - Chelsea - Why? This place was featured in a previous post giving it the title of “Weirdest Bar in Manhattan.” Loaded with local homeless people, this place is more shelter than hot nightspot.
4. Rawhide - Chelsea - Why? Rawhide is your typical rough ridin’ Gay joint. Fully equipped with big burly old men who drag tiny little boys out the door 24/7. Stay away or go have some fun…either way.
5. Welcome to the Johnson’s - Lower East Side - Why? The used, very old, “white trash” furniture is just plain musty. Don’t sit down or else you’ll get herpes.
6. McSorley’s Ale House - East Village - Why? This place is gross due to its age. One of the oldest bars in NYC, McSorley’s sports an old spongey bar top, 2 types of beer (Dark or Lite) and has an inch of sawdust on the floor. Tread lightly because you may step on an old drunk that went missing 2 nights ago.
7. J Mac’s - Hell’s Kitchen - Why? J Mac’s is a dingy little place you can stop off at on 57th street right before you head out on the West Side Highway. Other than that? Not really sure why anyone would go here.
8. Blarney Cove - East Village - Why? Just walk by this place and peak your head inside. That’s about as far as you want to go with this place.
9. Down the Hatch - Greenwich Village - Why? Although this IS one of my favorite Saturday drinkin’ spots, DTH is pretty dirty. The fact that it is in a grungy basement doesn’t help at all.
10. Pussycat Lounge - Financial District - Why? Part awful strip joint, part stink hole, the PCL is a great place to die. No one will ever find you. Afterwards, go next to the bodega, grab a slice and walk all the way to the back. Trust me.
Honorable mention: Jimmy’s Corner & Coyote Ugly
Missing any dumpsters turned bars? Let me know what you think deserves to be on this list.
**UPDATE: Our users seem to take this one to heart…based on the comments, here are those bars they feel should’ve been on the list also.
P&G’s - Upper West Side via Sam
Blarney Rock - Midtown/Garment Dist via Sam
B-Side - East Village via Christine
Dorrian’s - Upper East Side via Amy
Holiday Cocktail Lounge - East Village via RB
Cheap Shots - East Village via Charlie
I see an East Village theme going here…
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H. Carl Says:
thank god you found it!
which window sill is it on?
mike Says:
ha…left side in the back…i tried putting it on but it was too crunchy
bob Says:
I am a big fan of Jimmy’s Corner myself - been there a few times for happy hour - very cool boxing pics all over the bar - and rare cheap drinks for times square.
bob Says:
I have also been frequenting Down the Hatch for about 12 years - great wings - but agree on the dirty - bathrooms are gross
Amy Says:
Am I the only person who immediately thought of Dorrian’s when I saw this headline? It’s dirty in so many ways. Mostly the murder factor.
christine Says:
no one can deny that b-side in alphabet city is one of the dirtiest bars in manhattan. of course i still go there for the $5 whiskey shot and pbr, but watch out for the rats in the bathroom…
Sam Says:
Blarney Rock near Penn Station and P&G in the UWS (despite it’s beautiful neon sign) are filthy dives.
mike Says:
love P&G’s but definitely dirty
RB Says:
Holiday Lounge smells like a sewer. They must have a plumbing problem underneath the entrance - it’s truly revolting.
charlie Says:
left out cheap shots and 2×4 - mcsorleys and down the hatch shouldnt be on the list - mars bar is for sure number one
mike Says:
cheap shots is pretty bad…where is 2 x 4?
bob Says:
2×4 is on 2nd anve and 4th street - and I agree - pretty damn dirty - and the bartenders dance on the bar seemingly at will. they do have pool table and cheap drinks - I have done some time there myself
bob Says:
I know Meet Now Live user Allan definitely agrees with Cheap Shots - he has been there quite a few times strictly for the, well, cheap shots (and beers)
Joshua Says:
I’m thinkin we need a kick ass bar tour to hit all these. Everyone has to wear hip-wadders and rubber gloves.
mike Says:
i think 2 x 4 is now a place called ambiance…at least thats what NYMAG said in october of this year http://nymag.com/tags/ambience
Allan Says:
I think all alcohol is EVIL henceforth making ALL bars drity. You should all be ashamed of partaking of the devils juice.
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Robin Maillo Says:
I like the idea of a Dirty Bar Tour. Let’s make it happen. The P&G will be closing its’ doors on Dec. 31, 2008.
mike Says:
robin, lets do it…pick a date and we’re there…make sure you’re “broadcasting” though
shane Says:
mars bar is by far the filthiest bar i’ve ever been in ANYWHERE. i once went in and it was about 90 degrees, completely dark minus the light from the jukebox, completely silent, and their was a man at the bar completely naked.