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    169 Bar

    Lower East Side, New York City

    Bar in New York City, United States

    Why go

    Historic Lower East Side dive bar with low pricing, casual dress, late hours, a room full of neon, palm trees, kitsch. Book it for groups, outdoor spillover, a rowdy late-night plan; skip it when the night needs quiet conversation or polished cocktail-bar pacing.

    About 169 Bar

    169 Bar is a New York City bar with direct planning details: it is listed at about $20 per person, has a casual dress code, is open from 2 pm to 4 am every day. Choose it when the brief is a casual, late-open stop rather than a formal or highly planned night out.

    The useful way to read this place is as a decision about timing and expectations. If the group wants a casual New York City bar with long daily hours, it fits. If the plan is a quieter or more structured night, compare it with other options in our full New York City bars guide.

    The draw is the late schedule and casual format

    169 Bar’s strengths are practical: daily 2 pm to 4 am hours, casual dress, a listed price of about $20 per person. Those details make it easy to consider for flexible plans, especially when you want something open well into the night.

    Use the long hours as the main starting point. An earlier visit may suit a more relaxed schedule, while a later stop works better when the priority is simply finding a place that remains open late. The casual dress code also keeps the decision low-friction.

    Who should go, who should skip it

    Go if you want a casual New York City bar with a low listed spend and late daily hours. The 2 pm to 4 am schedule makes it flexible for afternoon, evening, or late-night plans, the casual dress code suits a simple night out.

    For a more planned bar crawl, compare it with other New York City options, but treat 169 Bar on its confirmed basics: casual dress, about $20 per person, daily late hours.

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    Planning details

    Location
    169 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, United States
    Website
    169barnyc.com
    Phone
    +1 516-986-7938
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Historic Lower East Side dive bar with neon lights, palm trees, leopard-print billiard table, and eclectic knick-knacks, creating a funky, lively, slightly chaotic atmosphere that gets very crowded and high-energy on weekends but is more relaxed in the afternoons.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IconicLivelyEnergetic

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Historic BuildingStandaloneLive Music

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    View

    Street SceneGarden

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Dive Bar
    Late Night
    Open Until 4am
    Music
    Dj Driven Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Disco on Weekends, with Generally Lively Bar Music Vibe.
    Live Music
    Yes

    Signature Pours

    • Original Pickle Martini
    • Margarita
    • Beer-and-shot combos
    Planning details

    Location

    169 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, United States · Directions

    +1 516-986-7938

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best time to go to 169 Bar?

    169 Bar is open from 2 pm to 4 am every day in New York City. The best time depends on whether you want an earlier casual stop or a later night out.

    Is 169 Bar open late?

    Yes. 169 Bar is listed as open from 2 pm to 4 am every day.

    Is 169 Bar good for groups?

    It can be considered for casual group plans, especially because the listed price is about $20 per person. For larger groups or specific seating needs, confirm details directly before going.

    Is 169 Bar good for a date?

    It can work for a casual, low-pressure date in New York City. The long daily hours make timing flexible, the dress code is casual.

    Is 169 Bar worth the prices?

    It may be, if you want a casual New York City bar with late daily hours and a listed price of about $20 per person.