Bar in New York City, United States
The Bad Old Days
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Ridgewood
About The Bad Old Days
The Bad Old Days is a useful Ridgewood pick for casual drinks, late plans, and small groups that do not need a formal dinner setup. Choose it for a low-pressure date or loose group night; pick Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC or Gottscheer Hall instead if food or a more defined setting matters more.
The Bad Old Days is a New York City venue with verified late hours and a casual dress code. Its listed schedule runs until 4 AM every day, with openings at 5 PM Monday through Thursday and 3 PM Friday through Sunday. That makes it useful to consider when timing is the main planning need and the group wants an informal option rather than a formal, dress-up setting.
Because the verified information is limited, do not build a plan around unconfirmed details such as a specific food program, cuisine, reservation format, seating setup, price point, or service style. The clearest confirmed takeaways are practical: casual dress and late operating hours in New York City.
Use it for flexible plans, not a high-stakes meal
The strongest verified case for The Bad Old Days is flexibility around timing. It is open into the early morning every day, which can make it easier to consider after other plans or when the evening may run late. The casual dress code also points toward a lower-pressure visit rather than a formal occasion.
For dates, groups, or meetups, keep expectations practical and confirm any details that matter directly with the venue before going. If the occasion requires a known cuisine, a confirmed menu structure, a specific booking policy, or a particular seating arrangement, those details are not established here.
Where it fits in a New York City night
The better decision is to compare The Bad Old Days against the kind of evening you are planning, not against unverified assumptions about its format. If you are weighing other options, names to consider include Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC, Gottscheer Hall, Cypress Cafe & Bar, Julia's, and Norma's Corner Shoppe. The Bad Old Days is the option here with verified daily hours extending to 4 AM and a casual dress code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bad Old Days good for a date?
It may suit a low-pressure date if the timing and casual dress code fit what you want. The verified details are that it is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and stays open until 4 AM daily.
Is The Bad Old Days good for groups?
It may work for a casual group plan, especially when late hours matter. Specific details such as seating capacity, reservation policy, or group accommodations are not verified here, so confirm directly with the venue if those points are important.
What's the best time to go to The Bad Old Days?
The verified hours are 5 PM to 4 AM Monday through Thursday and 3 PM to 4 AM Friday through Sunday. Choose a time based on whether you want an earlier start on the weekend or a later stop any day of the week.
Is The Bad Old Days open late?
Yes. The verified schedule shows The Bad Old Days open until 4 AM every day: Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 4 AM, and Friday through Sunday from 3 PM to 4 AM.
Is the food good at The Bad Old Days?
No verified food details are available here, including cuisine, menu format, dishes, or prices. If food is central to the plan, compare current information from The Bad Old Days with other options such as Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC or Cypress Cafe & Bar.
Do I need a reservation at The Bad Old Days?
Reservation details are not verified here. The confirmed practical details are the New York City location, casual dress code, and daily hours, so check the venue's official channels for the latest booking or entry information.
Location
16-84 Woodbine St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
New York City, United States
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Comparison notes
Against nearby Ridgewood options, The Bad Old Days is the flexible bar-first choice. Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC is better when the group needs food to lead, while Gottscheer Hall is better for a larger gathering with a more defined room.
Julia's, Norma's Corner Shoppe, and Cypress Cafe & Bar are stronger fits when the plan leans cafe, daytime, or food-adjacent. The Bad Old Days is the one to choose when the night is casual, late, and not built around a full meal.
Where to go if this is not the fit
Pick Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC if the group needs a clearer food plan. Pick Gottscheer Hall if the priority is a larger, more defined gathering space.
How it compares in Ridgewood
Decades Pizza | Bar and Restaurant in Ridgewood, Queens - NYC is the stronger choice when food is central to the plan. The Bad Old Days makes more sense for a drinks-led night where flexibility matters more than a defined meal. For groups, that difference is useful: Decades is easier to justify when everyone wants to eat, while The Bad Old Days is easier when people may arrive at different times.
Julia's, Norma's Corner Shoppe, and Cypress Cafe & Bar read better for daytime or food-adjacent plans, depending on the occasion. Choose those when the group wants a clearer cafe or dining rhythm. Choose The Bad Old Days when the night is bar-first and less scheduled.
Gottscheer Hall is the better pick for a larger group that wants a more established hall-style atmosphere. The Bad Old Days is better for a smaller, looser group or a casual date that may turn into a longer night. On value, the smarter choice depends on the plan: pay for food focus at Decades, atmosphere and scale at Gottscheer Hall, or flexibility here.
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