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Idle Hands Bar

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Alphabet City, New York

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Idle Hands Bar

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ben mAugust 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great whiskey & craft beer spot with a metal edge. Plus, it's run by great folks. Check out events like the Iron Maiden beer release or a beer & burger pairing to songs from Appetite for Destruction.
Tom OsypianJune 9, 2013
Great bourbon selection at quite reasonable prices, considering this is NYC. Finally tasted the 2012 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch here.... Amazing bourbon!
David HuDecember 29, 2013
Never really crowded, even on the weekends, so it's a great place to just hang out with a couple of friends. Always a great selection of beer.
Ray LinNovember 7, 2014
Emo night DJ set on the first Thursday of every month! "Here, you can be anything. I think that scares you...."
Simon & SchusterJanuary 3, 2011
A favorite of Steve Seabury, author of Mosh Potatoes heavy metal cookbook. It’s a heavy metal speak easy that has a great selection of craft beers, and an outrageous selection of bourbon and whiskey. Read more
Stephen RuizNovember 21, 2013
Best whiskey bar in town. A friendly vibe with TVs for sports fans, and single barrel rare vintage for everyone else. Kick back and enjoy.
Nicole VallesJune 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
You can be an attractive female and come here alone without being harassed by a bunch of d-bags. In my experience, anyways.
Brew YorkNovember 25, 2013
Recently expanded to two floors and a kitchen, this spot delivers on its newly-edited promise: Bourbon. Beer. Food. Rock.
Gilt CitySeptember 19, 2011
Bourbon and beer are treated almost as objects of religious devotion here. Indeed, the bar’s resident “sommelier” is named Rev. Ciancio. (A must-drink: the Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA.)
Stephanie MorenoJanuary 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Just about the best American Whiskey collection in the city. The boys behind the bar know a thing or 1000 about beer and it's a great place to watch the big game.
Rev CiancioJuly 1, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Purchase a Get Real Craft Beer Passport for $30 and get 39 beers at 39 bars from 7/31/13 to 9/3/13 including @IdleHandsBar http://bit.ly/beerpass
Chris KarczApril 7, 2013
Slightly pricey, but good music and excellent beer and liquor selection. And music is at normal volume so- YOU CAN ACTUALLY TALK.
Thrash HitsMay 23, 2011
Insanely good craft beer selection with great music. They have bourbons that even *we* hadn't drunk before. Obviously, we fixed that by drinking EVERYTHING. Also, Bill Murray themed evenings FTW! Read more
David HuDecember 29, 2013
You can get into the place by going left at the door and taking the stairs down. Also stairs behind a door in Billy Hurricane's upstairs.
Sarah ShakerFebruary 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Love the burgers from That Burger Tent upstairs. Idle Hands has fun events every week - from tastings, pairings and deals on beer passports.
Jenn TriquetApril 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Be sure to visit Dan upstairs at That Burger for awesome burgers and tots!! (Porto Party is ma favee!) He LOVES when you rip on the Phillies too!!
Alicia HauserOctober 3, 2013
Great beer, great atmosphere, amazing service. I'll be back every week for the Wednesday tastings.
PlaymysongFebruary 20, 2013
Download the Playmysong app for your mobile phone and choose the Idle Hands Bar jukebox... then start selecting the music you want to hear!
MarcSeptember 11, 2014
infatuation says: "The burger from @idlehandsbar, as seen in The @infatuation Guide To Football Season" http://instagram.com/p/siBoE6Ib93
Lower East CraftOctober 20, 2014
Be sure to stop by Wednesdays for their beer tastings. Rev always curates an interesting lineup and for a great price
AskMenAugust 19, 2010
Bourbon/beer/rock spot Idle Hands Bar is set to open any day now in a basement under Billy Hurricane's. Doing the devil's work are approximately 70 bourbons plus a beer list. Read more
Meghan MyszkowskiApril 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The bartender has a Cry-Baby tee shirt and will discuss bourbon and beer with you. That's all you need to know.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
The posters along the hallway leading down to Idle Hands Bar in the East Village were all donated by their earliest customers. The posters downstairs are from the owners' personal collections.
Gigi AgiusAugust 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great whiskey. Great beer. Great food. Really great boozy brunch special.
Joshua NessNovember 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Whiskey lovers unite! Check in here and show the bartender for a complimentary shot. Give the He'brew beer a try if you're feeling adventurous.
Tony DevitiDecember 14, 2012
This was the craziest after hours spot in the early to mid 90's, if u go check to see if their is still those basement hideaways.
Deep GujralMarch 9, 2013
Highly recommend the bacon tator tots on the menu. Bacon + Tator Tots = pure genius.
Chris MonahanDecember 2, 2011
Be sure to stop by and try a Crispin Brownslane! Its a delicious English cider fermented from fresh pressed juice!
NearSay NYCJanuary 18, 2012
Comfortable bar with a rock 'n roll twist. We highly recommend the bourbon and beer tastings.
Rev CiancioNovember 23, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Try the Potato Corn Cake - W turkey, pulled pork, onion, garlic, jalapeño in a red pepper garlic sauce from Yummy Eats.
Tara A.June 30, 2013
Order food from Station B upstairs. They'll bring it to you in Idle Hands bar itself.
Ash BondJuly 20, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Great little bar in the east village. If Rob is behind the bar, order a "watermelon smash" my fave drink ever!
Kristi EvansNovember 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great bourbon, whiskey and rock & roll bar underneath Billy Hurricane's. The bartender Wyatt is one of the nicest around.
Ash BondNovember 10, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Both upstairs and downstairs now, this place is amazing!
Rev CiancioFebruary 27, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Love bourbon and beer? Sign up for a lesson and tasting w distillery / brewery representatives! http://idlehandsbar.com/blog/150-learning-to-beer-and-bourbon-classes
Tom GreiterJune 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Here on a Monday? Get the @playmysongapp for iOS & Android!! Choose your song from IHB playlist and share your choice with friends on Twitter & Facebook!
Thor ErnstssonMarch 9, 2013
Great beer and whiskey selection, especially for the $
Adonis TaylorNovember 23, 2013
Ask for Dave. He's been here through several different management changes.
Kodi McKinneyNovember 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Post-Hurricane Sandy, these crazies added Cheerwine to the soda gun. Only bar in NYC to do it.
L. T.August 24, 2014
Craft beers, great bartenders, etc
Dan McDermottDecember 7, 2014
Wings were awesome if you like heat just ask
Nazary NebelukSeptember 19, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The tater tots are out of this world
Jessica PartingtonJune 19, 2013
Get a shot of Cinerator!! Just ask Rob!!
Frank DavisJune 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Tue & Wed with Rob on the stick is the best reason I can think of to drink here.
Raphael PinskerApril 26, 2012
Been here 50+ times
If the line to the bathroom is long go upstairs to Billy Hurricanes, there are four bathrooms and they are usually empty.
Sharon M.March 25, 2013
very nice location and awesome place.
Troy SMay 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Like the people but $9 well drinks are insane.
Ed CAugust 22, 2011
They allow you to guest bartend for a night provided you can fill up the bar!
MeOn CheeseMarch 6, 2012
$2 Jameson Shots, $2 NYC Lager Drafts, $4 craft drafts & well drinks
Matt SafferMay 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Best Happy Hour in the area. 2 for 1 until 9pm.

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