The Rusty Knot
(Now Closed)Tiki Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Tim MambortJuly 3, 2012Glad I discovered this fun dive bar. Cheap drinks, laid back atmosphere, good music and even a flaming drink option (scorpion bowl). Bar menu includes delicious pickles and pretzel dogs.
Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 10, 2014Good post brunch spot to gather your friends. These Del shandys are the best choice if you like sweet drinks.
Yaz MusSeptember 26, 2017Nautical getaway in NYC. Don't miss out on their namesake cocktail, even when you're freezing your butt off, the tiki vibes and frozen cocktails will transport you to a warm sunny island.
Adrian PhillipsMay 13, 2016A Rusty Knot is a boozy frozen mojito. The Dark & Stormy is a gingery sure fire way to get shit faced quick. They serve tacos and guacamole. Come for the booze, stay for the sweet as fish tank.
AlexJune 20, 2016the pickles are so good. get the rusty knot (frozen mojito) and have the sloppy joe sliders. super casual place to just hang.
Emily EganMarch 12, 2018: The guac is great, you can bring your mom here or a date. Also a good spot for a small group (like 6-8 friends) for a casual but still chic vibe.
CompassJuly 24, 2013The nautical-themed bar is right at the western edge of the neighborhood, and has gorgeous views of the Hudson River to go along with cheap beers and hand-selected tunes from the old jukebox.
It’s become unreasonably expensive. Draft Busch is 6 dollars (for BUSCH???) instead of 4 and the rusty knot (frozen mojito) is now 13 instead of 11. Go on Tuesday for 2 for 1 Busch and well drinks
Greg ThorMay 12, 2013Large and strong tiki drinks, free jukebox (great diverse selection), 50 cent pool games, nice service, and not too crowded. A hidden gem along the Hudson.
Grayson Squire WhitehouseDecember 15, 2017I really love this hidden watering hole! On Sunday afternoons, enjoy a super cute weekly kiki that you won't wanna miss (if you're a gay man or a friend of the fags)
Sunday afternoons are crazy busy and crazy fun with free Tito's vodka drinks from 4pm to 5pm. Get it while you can!- Tracey ChurrayAugust 18, 2015What's not to love? If your sea faring grandfather had a basement bar, this would be it. Tecate is served with lime juice and a salt rim!
Village VoiceSeptember 9, 2013Galaxy-themed pool table, massive jukebox, and nautical decor? This place has it all. Make sure you get there early enough to try the food!
Elliot WehnerJanuary 3, 2015The namesake drink is great with floating plastic mermaids! The other tiki drinks are strong and the food is decent as well
Emily KolodnerMarch 2, 2015dark n stormy is one of my favorite in nyc. they use proper ginger beer, nice and spicy.
This place is a gem. On weekends, it's hella packed,but week nights, it's pretty open. Great drinks, and chill maritime atmosphere.- Hyphen SageAugust 17, 2014This place is my idea of heaven- tiki drinks, an "outer space" pool table, an amazing view of the Hudson and a bartender that looks like Kid Rock.
All the tropical cocktails are top notch. This is one of my favorite tiki bar style bars.
Erik Van BruggenJuly 23, 2015Rusty but nice. Perfect place for à beer, play some pool and the free jukebox is the best
Julia Lord NickleJuly 26, 2015I highly recommend the rusty knot and the dark and stormy. Love this place and their perfectly executed tiki drinks!
Syndicate Media GroupSeptember 28, 2011NYC [Eat, Drink] This dive-meets-tiki-bar-meets-cabin spot creates a great atmosphere for a fun hang out. Head over on Tuesdays for their all night happy hour. Get a pickle back if you dare!
Great bar, great drinks, great service. Very nice being along the Hudson too. Sunday afternoons are 👌- Carlos ValleFebruary 26, 2015The great nautical theme, tasty dark n' stormy, and free jukebox make this a fun spot to come back to.
Dee PhunkMay 21, 2014You gotta respect a bar that keeps Brugal as the well rum. Especially on Tuesdays when it's 2-for-1 all night aaaaand karaoke night.
Lisa ParavanoMay 1, 2016such a great beachy vibe & spot overlooking the Hudson.. too bad it's now filled w a douchey bro crowd 😢
StayNYC RentalsOctober 17, 2018Kick back with cheap Caribbean-style cocktails and hang with local patrons at this go-to dive that actually resembles your Grandma’s house in Florida, not a boat.
The rusty knot is simply a frozen mojito, and it's great. A nice pit stop on the way to or from the frying pan.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 24, 2011Unique Nautical-themed, out of the way tiki-bar that serves up kitsch, cheap beer, pretzel dogs and their specialty Rusty Knot.
Jeff WeinsteinMay 31, 2012Great slush drinks, mexican beer with lime salt, and an out of control good pretzel dog plus pickle. Sit by the fish tank and people watch.
The first bar I've been in that has a fish Tank...Super Awesome! Also the view over the Hudson River is pretty cool.
Jane KatzAugust 17, 2015the rusty knot is a frozen blended mojito that's very refreshing and perfect to sip between pickleback shots
The classic 'Rusty Knot' cocktail is my fave. It's essentially a frozen mojito with tiny bits of fresh mint leaves.
Ryan the bartender is God. Rusty Knots are delicious. Mermaids run wild here.
this place is awesome when it's not the weekend - it gets too crowded and scene-y on friday and saturday nights. get a pickleback.
- pretzel dogs now 5 dollars (honestly still reasonable). Well drinks 10 (woah). Can of bud 6 (oof)
Brendan LewisMay 9, 2013Order a Tecate and play Hall & Oates "One on One" on the jukebox and instantly be transported to a happier place
Dean SilfenSeptember 1, 2018Fantastic dark and stormys, friendly service and a nice view of the hudson!
Erin LaneAugust 17, 2011Kick things off w/ a pickleback, then move on to a frozen mojito or a lovely glass of boxed wine.
Campbell BirdOctober 13, 2015An eclectic place with eclectic clientele. Love the kitschy 70s nautical atmosphere.
Emily CurrinFebruary 3, 2013has a cozy, apres ski vibe. frozen mojitos are awesome, waitresses are really spacy---order from the bar.
Cros BeeApril 12, 2014One of the best things about this bar is that you can see New Jersey from the window.
James DFebruary 23, 2011A great little spot with character to spare. Tiki theme plus pool table and buy one get one all night on Tuesday made for a great night!
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- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sat
- 2:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
(212) 645-5668
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
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