Grassroots Tavern
(Now Closed)Bar and Dive Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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One of my fav watering holes. Prices are pretty decent for Manhattan. Bathrooms are kind of on the stinky side. You can play darts in the back. $1 popcorn bowls. You may also bring your own food in.UpvoteDownvote
It's cheap, dingy, dark, old, and the bar looks beaten up, but I love it. Cheapest happy hour on St. Mark's, and probably the cheapest overall on the block as well. So what? This is where you pregame.UpvoteDownvote
Terri MJuly 1, 2012Good ol' EV 'hood no frills old school bar still stands at where it's been after all these years while other bars were all gone or taken over by hip eateries or boutiques. Love it or hate it.Upvote1Downvote
Marc MayerApril 4, 2015It's like Star Trek, DS9. An outpost on the edge of the neutral zone full of different species. Blueshirts, NYU kids, jocks and third wave crusts. There's something for everyone.Upvote1Downvote
Sean CurryDecember 7, 2014Love this bar. Zero pretentiousness, good cheap beer, and $1 popcorn. I've literally never had a bad time here.Upvote1Downvote
Elaine EnglundSeptember 4, 2014Cheap pitchers and pints of a large variety of draft beers. Great music in the jukebox and great friendly staff.Upvote1Downvote
This is my favorite bar in all of New York City. It was my local for four years since I lived accross the street! Best bar in the Village, great staff, and just a great atmosphere!!!Upvote2Downvote
JPFebruary 20, 2016One of the best dive bars in the city. Cheap beer, popcorn, and darts, you don't need much elseUpvote1Downvote
Alex MizrahiJune 17, 2013"Nobody knows Grassroots is there, but it's always full. Three reasons: beer, darts, conversation. And enough gloom to keep the NYU students from making it a 'college bar.'" Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Andrew CJuly 5, 2014You can't find a more genuine dive bar! Grab a pitcher and settle in at a table. And don't miss the jukebox!Upvote1Downvote
CarolineJune 15, 2015Asshole staff and cheap pitchers of beer... All the fixins for a great dive! Nice and hidden so never too crowded.UpvoteDownvote
Jackie VOctober 11, 2015Been going to Grassroots for years and it's always been great.Upvote1Downvote- This is one of those hole in the corner that you will never find unless someone shows you the way. Darts and cheap beer, what more can you ask for?Upvote3Downvote
EsquireJanuary 31, 2011Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Nobody knows Grassroots is there, but it's always full. Three reasons: beer, darts, conversation. Get a pitcher of Bass and enjoy.Upvote15Downvote
Ross WilliamsJune 2, 2013Great for cheap impromptu happy hour. Send all your friends an email and then meet for darts, beer, and a great juke box.Upvote1Downvote
So inexpensive, such a great atmosphere. A wonderful place to go with friends!UpvoteDownvote
Kate HindFebruary 10, 2014Jazz on a Sunday night, super cheap beers, champagne for 5 bucks and a popcorn maker. Old school!Upvote1Downvote- Neal U.November 7, 2014Enjoy the beer (and these prices) before the space becomes yet another fro-yo spot.
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David BanJuly 28, 2014Probably the last true s**thole dive remaining on St. Marks. Beer, jukebox, popcorn in that order.UpvoteDownvote
DavidOctober 29, 2013The bartenders are nice, you can usually find a seat, and a pitcher of beer will run you $10-15.Upvote1Downvote
One of the best dive bars. So sad it's closing. :'(Upvote1Downvote
CheckOutJaredNovember 23, 2013Cash only, but the $1 popcorn may be the best deal in the city.UpvoteDownvote
Scott FlahertyNovember 30, 2012You can grab a pitcher of whatever, but come here for the jukebox--it's literally impossible to choose a bad song.Upvote1Downvote
$9 Bud Light pitchers! Awesome vibe. Great place to meet a big group of friends and have a good time.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel EckmanAugust 21, 2013Once of the last places in the village to have truly, profoundly bad well scotch.UpvoteDownvote
Ben DiforteOctober 8, 2011Great prices, awesome people. Love it here, but good luck finding a table after 10.UpvoteDownvote
Ethan LingenholMay 19, 2011$7 pitchers before & you can bring in outside food (2 Bros Pizz). Winning!UpvoteDownvote
Bo DePeñaJanuary 15, 2012Only order pitchers. Wicked cheap. Often $9 pitchers specials.UpvoteDownvote
Nick MillerJuly 29, 2010$7 pitchers, great place to just sit back and drink some beersUpvoteDownvote
Go to Grassroots Tavern, buy a $7 pitcher of lite and a $1 basket of popcorn at happy hour and play darts (not on saturday)Upvote1Downvote
Jameson & Ginger from Bob or Maria. Best bartenders in the city.UpvoteDownvote
Danielle MatthewsSeptember 21, 2011Avoid the bathroom. I love u grassroots but it's true.UpvoteDownvote
Cheap beer and darts... Empty on a Sunday.UpvoteDownvote
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Grassroots Tavern
20 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
(212) 475-9443
Features
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No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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