169 Bar, New York, New York Restaurant Details

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Bar near Lara's place. Been here a few times. Pic of me and Airelle there. Went here after Lauren's bday brunch and Lara meet us here.

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Went to this bar for the first time ever last night and fell in love with the kitschy decor and tiki-inspired drinks! It reminds me a little of a bar with the same them that closed down a few years ago. The happy hour crowd was boisterous and jovial, and the dive-y atmosphere is a fun place to grab a few drinks. They also have a back room with a leopard top pool table! It cleared out pretty quickly once happy hour ended but it was a great spot with fun drinks and specials. Also, it's a great place to pop into if you're waiting in line for a table at Mission Chinese (located next door!).

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This is the best bar in manhattan. It has everything you could want in a bar: cheap prices, great selection. And that goes for food and drink. Are the dumplings microwaved? Yes, but they cost less than $3 or something and they're great. That atmosphere is colored christmas lights festive. It's not a dive, it's just 169 bar, and I hope it never changes.

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Located perhaps in one of the deepest parts of a Devil's anus also known as Chinatown, this dirty section of Chinatown/south Lower East Side attracts 5 things.

1) Asian People
2) Rats
3) Hipsters
4) Drunks
5) Movie Production

All 5 have been proven time and time again to be true and thus listed. Many movies have been shot around here and used this particular bar as set. Many more movies will continue to do so.

The rat sighting was a bit disturbing but not unexpected. The bravery displayed by the small rat was. One word. UGH.

However, the pros are cheap drink prices and cheap oysters during Happy Hour. However, I would NOT recommend oysters at any bar and especially bars located around this area in general. I could be wrong but why take a risk on having the rest of your night ruined just for $1 oysters.

The clientele is mixed and on most party days I'd say you would be hard pressed to find a better looking group.

The space itself reminds me of a dive mixed with another dirtier dive, mixed with a restaurant. The pool table in the back inspires a game of who's aim is better after the 10th drink. The front space is ample enough for dancing with high risk of elbowing people in the process but it is all in good fun.

Come here for the drinks, the people (sometimes), but almost never the food. If you are that drunk, you're better off eating in L.E.S. or just simply puking it out.

TGIF?

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Mid 50s 60s and 70s, it was my uncles favorite hangout.then in 1957 my brother Camacho move to the fourth floor,that's when I'started going to the 169 bar,. Believe me the big apple will never have a bar to hangout like 169 bar.you get hungry and you feel like eating china food, chinatown its right there at mott st.you feel italian? just walk over to little italy,on mullberry st. ah!!! you like reading? you have the library across the street.jajaja,!!! FELICIDADES, from the beautyfull island of PUERTO RICO. P. S. then take a nice walk to the washington esquare park.enjoy it!!!!!!. you can even walk to centralpark, if you have thee energy and are in love.jaja.