"David" is the biggest asshole bouncer in NYC. He puts a dour and depressing air on what could be a great, down home bar. He was so snide to my group (6 girls, 2 guys), that we decided to leave the bar early. We talked to some other people about it inside and they had the same experience. I will never come back.
Review Source:Perfect place to whet your whistle for happy hour on a Friday night.
My group came on in and luckily found a table all the way in the back, next to the large windows. The staff was cool about even bringing in my puppy, who was in carrier, as long as he was behaved.
What you see is what you get with this place: a no frills bar with funky decor, an upbeat crowd, an awesome selection of draft beer, whiskeys and single malts. The spot we claimed was perfectly positioned so I could still catch glimpses of the Rangers playoff game. They even allow you to order/bring food in, which is what my group did (we got some hummus and felafel from the place across the street)
Four hours later and many shots of Jameson, beers and glasses of Bulleit bourbon in, we were hammered, happy and ready to call it a night. By no means a destination bar, but if you're in the hood, definitely worth checking out.
Happened upon this bar the other evening when my friends and I were at a loss of where to go. For being an Irish dive, it wasn't one of those dark and dismal ones you usually see around the city, but rather well-lit and filled with people. Getting a drink was a bit of a hassle due to the number of people but that should be expected in a busy NYC bar. We also saw John Mayer which made for a moment of excitement (even though he's a douche).
Review Source:Spring Lounge is the best bar in NYC bar none. It's always been like a home away from home for me and even when I moved from living just two blocks away (it was a sad day), I still go here as often as I can. Being a regular, you are treated like one of the family and staff could not be any nicer or better at their jobs. From Kevin on the door to Ryan and Derm behind the bar, the service is second-to-none. Even if you are new, the treatment is the same - they just don't know your name (yet). Every single person I have brought here has ended up becoming a regular. For as long as I live in this crazy city I will come here.
Oh and it opens at 8am!!! What is not to love.
Around before I was born, the walls are covered with local history. The bar has an atmosphere that will make you feel at home right when you walk in. Rule of thumb, dont expect fancy...if you want a nice bathroom, go elsewhere, there are plenty of bars in the area to cater to your desire to pee in luxury. The bouncers and bartenders are quite possibly the nicest people around. If you frequent the place, they treat you like family. If you are new, they treat you well and are always friendly. There does tend to be a frat bro/sorority girl crowd that attempts to cloak their snobbish tendencies...but they usually leave after a beer or two. If your easy-going, don't want NYC scene or prices, and just wanna sit with friends, talk, have a drink and take it easy, this is your spot.
As a side note...This place had an epic Pre-Sandy party and stayed open until the power went out....but, the true sign of how awesome/good of people they are, they kept the bar open all week, literally every other business was closed in NoLita and they served up cold beers on Ice until 10pm every night, in pitch dark/post-apocalyptic Downtown. If that doesn't win your respect and loyalty, I dont know what will. This has and will remain forever the best bar in NYC, hands down.
Pros: Everything
Cons: People bringing pretentious attitudes to this type of establishment
Located in the heart of Nolita, this watering hole has straightforward bartenders, an excellent selection of beers on tap, and ample seating in the main room and in the back (much quieter). With a decent pizza place across the street, a Chase ATM up the block and the subway a mere 30 feet away, it's no surprise why this place is always packed. Plus, I hear they have free bagels on Sunday mornings... will have to investigate.
Claustrophobics, beware- the bathrooms are teeeny tiny.
Lastly, their credit card rule seems to vary depending on the day/time so bring cash just to be safe.
A nice bar put in the middle of the bustle of Spring street.
Some craft beers on tap/bottle but could change more frequently, friendly bartender (if not overworked), and a good atmosphere. Plenty of seating in the area and a good location.
The $20 limit on credit cards is a bit much, and not having any food is a con as well. Otherwise nice little watering hole to hang out or meet some drunk firefighters (?!)
Just the dive I'm lookin' for, here's why:
PROS:
1) How can you dislike a bar that is OPEN for drinking at 9AM? Â You can't.
2) Can be a nice date spot - when it's not crowded because of the dim candle lighting that's out during the weekdays
3) FAIR PRICES and great draught/bottle selection, they also have a variety of wine
4) Tons of SEATING around the edges of the bar, and stools for extra people... it's awesome for big groups in that way, especially for day drinking
CONS:
It is a frat house late nights Fri/Sat/Sun, so don't go then unless you like that
Tiny bathrooms
This place can be magical, but you have to know when to go.
If you're a local, you'll know what hour to drift in, perhaps on the day that streetlight is blinking and the bizarro umbrella guy is outside dancing with his umbrella prop. Wait for the oracle to tell you when, but it may not work for you if you're just passing through town.
Hopefully you'll find a magical musical mix, travelers from all over the world, and some of the best random conversations to be had. And yes, flirtatious opportunities if you are into that sort of thing.
The bartenders are salt of the earth. They take care of the locals, and they will turn out of hand fratboys to stone with withering glances or order their actual removal-via-bouncer.
But it's really hard to pull off the right timing there. Often you'll be stuck with a bar full of insufferable button-downed 'whoo-hooers' that you will want to avoid at all costs. Good luck and god speed.
a solid gathering spot with a good amount of tables and cozy nooks allowing for conversation. Â love the shark room in the back.
music is more like classic rock and dive bar faves- we were loving it.
drink selection is pretty good with some craft beers and the usual suspects.
service is average- not blown away but not complaining either.
Is this really a dive bar?? I guess soho sets the bar bar kind of high, so since this bar has wooden chairs and some 'flair' on the walls, it automatically gets classified as a dive bar...
I would argue this is more of a 'beer' spot since they have a pretty sick collection of beers despite a lot of the crowd sticking to bud light bottles and jameson shots (...not that there's anything wrong with that).
Regardless of classification, they do have beers listed on a chalkboard with abv/pour size (which I like), they also have a lot of wooden seating/space, and I would describe the crowd/bar staff as eclectic and friendly (which I like). It's a great atmosphere to sit around, drink a beer, and have audible conversations in a convivial setting (yes, I broke out the word convivial. what of it???).
The single/lockless bathroom and the drink prices (reasonable but not divey), bring this down to a still-solid 4-star establishment.
One of the best bars in the city. Â Situated on the corner of Mulberry and Spring.
Full bar and lots of beers. Â Crowd is always fun and goes in ebbs and flows. Â Can be totally packed one minute and then a good volume the next. Â Â
Been coming here since I was 21 and before I ever lived in the city. Â Great spot to just meet up with people or meet some new friends. Â
They even make a decent bloody mary too....
Extremely stiff pours. Like go back to the bar and add more mixer b/c you can barely get this drink down. Great location and lots of windows so it's perfect for people watching. Â Also, boosts its very fair share of very attractive MEN, which made me and my girlfriends very happy! mmmm mmm good
A/C and more TV's would help this place out tremendously. Â The Shark decor is very different and I'm not sure the original purpose of it.
One of my favorite dive bars in NYC... not too trashy if you know what I mean. They have tons of beer selections and the bartenders are always super friendly and willing to suggest their top picks. I tried the pumpkin something the other day and it was great.
The place is always packed on wekeend nights (gets super packed around 9:30-10pm) but if you get here before "bar rush hour" you'll be able to grab a nice spot either in the front or the back of the bar. The place is super laid back and great for people watching. I guess since it's so close to soho it draws a good looking crowd... very plaid shirt kind of place.
My only complain is that the place only has two TVs. I wish I could make this my "lets go see that awesome Yankees game" bar but unfortunately that is not the case. I have to go down the street to firefly for the sports bar kind of vibe.
Anyways, I love this place, highly recommended for a good time.
The perfect dive, chill bar in a random location in SoHo.
We stumbled in here around 2AM on a Friday night and the place looked like it had emptied out but there were still a considerable amount of people... mostly guys. Seriously, the girl:guy ratio was 1:5... BINGO. It's a crowd of late 20s - early 30s mix and not too fratty like other "dive" bars that are overtaken by that type of crowd. No one was obnoxiously drunk either, which is always a plus, a friendly, diverse crowd.
They have a good amount of good beers on tap and the bartender was really friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area just looking to grab a drink or have a relaxed weekend night! I will definitely return.
What a great find in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Little Italy! After battling the crowds on a recent trip to NYC I was desperate to find a non-touristy reprieve, and luckily we stumbled upon The Spring Lounge!
It was the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday and there were a few people lounging around in the bar, which was incredibly cozy for a dive bar. The floors, chairs, benches, and tables were all wooden, giving it a unique feel. We decided to grab a spot at the bar and have a few beers. They have a pretty decent beer offering on draft and in the bottles, and the average beer is roughly $6-$7, which isn't bad. They also have a decent whiskey offering, but I noticed that the majority of people were sticking to beers.
The bartender was incredibly friendly and was talking to all the people at the bar (locals and tourists alike). He mentioned that you can bring food in from the restaurants surrounding the bar, as The Spring Lounge doesn't have any food offerings.
If I'm ever in the area I'll be back, it was a clean and friendly establishment and a great breath of fresh air for the area.
I wish there were negative stars so that I could give this place a more accurate review.
I was asked to "get the fuck out" after walking in with 2 of my other coworkers when gathering for a daytime meeting earlier today. I sat down and took out my computer and hoped that I would be able to connect to the wireless network. After being unsuccessful in this attempt, I walked up to the bar to ask the bartender what the wifi network is. He said there isn't any network which was s a lie because the guy sitting next to me was using his computer. Then after I attempted to ask the guy next to me, the bartender screams out at the guy and tells him not to tell me.
Then the old bartender goes on a profanity laced tirade saying that  since we couldn't spend $2 to get a club soda, he wouldn't allow us to use their wifi. Sir, can I set up to handle business first? I had full intention on purchasing a whiskey after I was set up. Then he continued to say "get the fuck out" to myself and my other guests.
I was there to have a meeting with some business clients and it wound up being very embarrassing.
I hope no one goes to this place and has this experience ever again. I know I wouldn't recommend it. I'm used to bad customer service, this is NYC, but this was on another level.
I've been here two times over the last 6 months and both trips were pretty underwhelming.
The Great: Â Awesome location on the corner. Â Friendly bartenders. Â Some nice random beers.
The Average: Â Typical prices.
The Poor: Â Bathrooms are slightly creepshow (no lock, hooray). Â The bartenders tend to be damn slow. Â I've had to wait nearly 10 minutes to order a drink and it wasn't even that busy. Â On top of it all, I've had my order forgotten. Â *crickets* Â Seriously...
Last but not least? Â No food to speak of.
This was not what I expected in a cool Nolita neighborhood. The vibe is casual, and there are plenty of beers on tap. Seating options are plentiful and the large windows are very conducive to people-watching.
It got quite busy in this bar, even on a Tuesday night. I had to yell quite a bit to communicate with my companions.
I don't know how to best to describe this bar - a dive, lively, different.
I like the fact that it has a lot more space than the average bar - a few benches and random chairs and tables; and it's quite nice that it's on a corner with large windows. I've never felt claustrophobic at Spring Lounge, a luxury in New York. The decor lends to the appeal. Decked with all sorts of sharks and designs around the walls and edges of doors, it has been also dubbed "Shark Bar." Pretty varied draft selection, relatively decent in prices, and, as one reviewer said, a "mixed" crowd, which is sometimes the best.
Just suffice it to say that it is an all-around fun bar.
I'm surprised to see this place is considered a dive, it seemed perfectly clean to me, even the tiny bathrooms. It's nice and dark, and someone was playing classic rock on their ipod. Mostly the Doors, also Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones.It's at a loud but not overbearing volume.
I've been here a few times and every time I've gone I've found friendly and interesting people to talk to. The only thing that keeps me from giving it 4 stars is how crowded the places gets on weekends . If you can find a seat it's not so bad, but if not it's just wall to wall people.
I pretty much only go to Spring Lounge when I'm waiting to meet up with friends, or waiting for a table at Rubirosa. Spring Lounge isn't a destination bar by any means, but it is perfectly satisfactory.
Good beer selection, amiable bartenders, mixed unpretentious crowd - clearly a very good local spot.
Ain't no party like a beer club party! Â Unless that party also happens to coincide with an event for Victory Brewing and includes free food!
My beer club met here for the Victory Brewing event (with special appearance from a member of my other beer club) and we had a great time.
The space is very cool. Â Lots of places to sit or stand, fairly easy to get access to the bar, lots of windows that were open...I liked it.
The beer was great. Â Victory reps were on hand and they had numerous selections on tap. Â I personally had these St. Victorious (doppelbock) and the Hop Devil- East Coast IPA, which is not as hoppy as most IPAs , and a little darker. Â Both were great. Â
Others in the group had the St. Boisterous, the Prima Pils and the Saison Du Buff, which was roundly praised.
The free food was decent too. Â Bratwurst were great but pulled pork was kinda salty. Â
Nice bartenders, friendly crowd, a very enjoyable place. Â The only room for improvement I could see is if the beers were poured a little more cleanly. Â Had some very uneven pours and the glasses were usually very messy and wet with beer. Â What can I say, I like a glass that isn't too sloppy! Â I reserve that for other things!
Plus there was a really nice dog there. Â He was old but so cute. Â Definitely put this on your list.
Very nice, moderately divey, chill bar in Nolita. They pour some excellent stuff: Brooklyn Black Ops, 21st Amendment Allies Win the War, Lagunitas Maximus, etc.
Pretty spacious with a rustic back room of barrels and small camp tables, though I don't see why it has to be so dark in there.
Seems like a mixed crowd, with no one constituency dominating, which is always nice. Bartender was friendly as well. I'd return.
Fun "dive" bar. Spring Lounge is inherently a dive bar, but I must say that this is the least dive bar-y dive bar I've been to!
The interior is fun, with barrels as chairs and random tables scattered around. I came here with a group of 4 around 8-9pm and we quickly got seated. The place got packed very quickly (on a Wednesday night too!) and soon people were vying for chairs.
The beer list was great and not expensive, well drinks were around 7$ and the bartenders were very attentive!
The crowd was interesting, a good amount of different people: old, young, hipsters, businessmen, chicks. All-in-all, seems like a fun place to chill with a good group of friends.
Whilst on a walk back to the train station along Spring street after a wack ass time at Katra, my friends and I passed by this place and saw a young man waving his arms beckoning us to come in and join him.
Upon walking through the door, said young man greeted us with genuine hugs and a peck on the cheek whilst his buddies hung their heads with slight embarrassment. He proceeded to ask us what we wanted to drink and kept them coming (drinks were good btw). We chatted and laughed and had a great time. The atmosphere is very laid back, ppl were friendly and cool with each other (maybe it was all the booze?) The bar/lounge itself wasn't too crowded when we arrived, but got considerably filled as we were about to leave. However, there was still plenty of space to move around without being molested. Note: the big ass moose head over the outside door of the bathroom might freak you the fuck out, especially if you're tipsy/drunk.
Other young men approached our group, asking us to take pics with them or just making small talk, which made the Original young man who accosted us a bit possessive but not in a bad way.
Did I mention that none of us actually knew the Original young man and his friends before that night?
I'll definitely come back here again.
So, say your boss yells at you.
And then you spill coffee on yourself.
And then you find out that the cute coworker that you sort of like has decided that he sort of likes you not at all.
And that raise? Forgetaboutit.
When you realize that you have done yourself an epic disservice by waking up in morning, this is the place for you. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Go here at 5:31pm and join Manhattan's other underpaid and under-appreciated white collar entry-level employees.
It's not fancy, it's not pretty, it's not especially anything. But there is a bartender and a jukebox and a whole bunch of sharks on the wall. After "one of those days" that's pretty much all you need.
The Spring Lounge is one of those bars that you can always rely on to have great beers on draft, a rowdy happy crowd and no-nonsense bartenders. It's also the perfect place to spend a stray afternoon with friends. The big windows encourage people watching and in the winter at least, make it feel less like a bar and more like a ski lodge.
While not a destination in itself, it's the perfect place to unwind after a rigorous day of SoHo shopping. Plus on Sundays they have free bagels.
A swanky cocktail party in an unbelievably huge designer apartment, schmoozing with rich people, can only last so long before you need to just move on. We ended up at The Spring Lounge to meet people.
Someone got me a beer while I took in what I recall as a typical dive bar with a crazy-expensive internet juke box. People were pretty hammered and ready to talk your head off; I'm pretty sure I saw someone pass out standing up. Honestly, there's not much else to say about this place except that it's possible I'll end up here again unexpectedly.
This place is okay. Â Not sure if I'm saying this because the night I went (last Wed), may have sucked only on that night, and not any other night.
Anyhow, there were a bunch of creeps there, and many of them didn't get the hint. Â My friend wanted to get out of there too bc she felt so uncomfortable. People were falling over on us, etc. Â This place is spacey though, with small tables and whatnot.
Beer is good.
If I lived in NYC, this would be a regular haunt of mine. I really appreciate the sign on the jukebox about how they won't return your dollar if you have bad taste in music and they decide to skip your song. (Don't remember the exact wording, but I loved it) And the prices are actually reasonable!
I have been on weekend nights, when it can tend to get too crowded, but on an ordinary afternoon, this is a great, casual spot to kick back and have a few pints with some friends.
This bar is in NoLita not SoHo...I know they are really close together but I get a specific idea in my head when I think of a bars in SoHo and this is not it. Â So with that out of the way..this is def a neighborhood bar. Â The crowd seems to be in the mid 20s to mid 30s, not to hipster, not to scenester, not to fratty, just a good group of people. Its not a huge space, but people always find room to dance and there's plenty of tables to sit and chat. Â The drinks are really cheap for NY..$6 for my vodka tonic...can't beat that. Â I always find myself meeting up here because its right smack in between the VW and the LES..and its a quick jaunt home
*there's a $30 min for CCs so either buy all your friends drinks or pay with cash
The crowd on a weekend night was the wack attack, and the decor has a frat house vibe.
But if you have a window seat and you like architectural details, you can get through about a half hour in this bar just mulling over the ceiling. Also, there's exposed brick in the back room. I can't really hate anywhere with exposed brick. It's a disease.
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