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Harlem Tavern

Sports Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

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Harlem Tavern

7.3^/10

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Ranked #2 for burgers in Central Harlem
The experts at Time Out New York and Gothamist recommend this place
"Live jazz music and free brunch cocktail with your entree."(5 Tips)
"Great wine & beer list and awesome people watching from the patio."(14 Tips)
"Typical bar food, but the cocktails are decently priced."(66 Tips)
"Lamb burger is great, gumbo and pulled pork sandwich are not."(4 Tips)

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GothamistMay 5, 2015
The front patio is packed in warm weather, with uptown folk and friends crowding umbrella-ed picnic tables and pounding burgers and beer. Booze here is a little pricey, but there's a good happy hour. Read more
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AnthonyMarch 17, 2016
A must visit if you are in the area. My all time favorite turkey burger in all of NYC. It is ~that~ good. DJ Apryl Fresh's set on Saturdays is on point!
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amNewYorkMay 5, 2013
Spacious inside and outside, this bar, grill and beer garden is a hot spot for Harlemites and Manhattanites alike. There's live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Saturdays and Sundays at brunch.
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JonahNovember 16, 2017
Amazing place! Live jazz, tv's all around playing games all day. Perfect for groups. Food could be better but the atmosphere more than makes up for it.
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Brigitte PerezMarch 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I love eating here. Everything I've ordered has been delicious. Steak sandwich is AMAZING. Garden pasta, chicken skewers, grilled chicken sandwich, ceviche all good. Shock top on tap :)
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Giulia PratiApril 23, 2017
Lively atmosphere for brunch especially if you can snag a seat outside on a sunny day! Live jazz music and free brunch cocktail with your entree. 🥂
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Time Out New YorkJune 11, 2013
This Harlem spot offers plenty of room: Its 3,000-square-foot patio accommodates hundreds around communal picnic tables. Stop by for happy hour (weekdays 4–7pm) for beer, wine, cocktails or pub grub. Read more
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ViesesAugust 15, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Decent drink selection. You won't go wrong with the catfish nuggets or the lamb burger! Not to mention that is a great sports bar. My favorite place to be during football season.
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Quan NguyenOctober 20, 2017
It can get loud on football Sunday only because of the blaring speakers. A great place to see support for a variety of teams because it's the only place in the area catered to sports viewing.
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Serious EatsSeptember 2, 2013
Is this a burger worth making a special trip for? Not on its own. But add a decent beer selection, reasonable prices and a different scene to the mix, and you've got something pretty special.
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Jo' Wanico (Nikolas)November 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Mostly everything on the menu is great. There's a bit of everything from vegetarian, seafood, meats for everyone
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loran jonakOctober 3, 2015
Good food and a great beer list, bottles and on tap. They have a large covered patio in front to allow eating outside while staying dry or no sunburned.
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NiaAugust 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love the spicy lamb burger medium was well done enough for me.Any more well done would have been too dry.I choose the sweet potato fries every time.This burger is great piping hot with juices running!
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Carmen WitherspoonSeptember 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
good atmosphere to meet friends, people watch & watch games! service has gotten better, food not awesome (friend got food poisoning a few weeks ago). i tend to find myself here at least once a week.
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A.January 8, 2017
I haven't had anything here I haven't loved yet. However, the music and drinks are perfect for a night out and the sliders are everything.
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Harlem AmbassadorJanuary 13, 2013
Seafood gumbo and biscuits may adhere to locals , yet neither can compete with the beer selection and Columbia collegiate eye candy that may be the real draw here. Not a place for the shy and humble.
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Sara 🌈⚔🍾October 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
So much improvement since they first opened. Great brunch and burgers. Tons of outdoor seating and lots of sports on the TVs. Drinks are strong!
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AshleyNovember 22, 2019
The DJ was great! They had warm cider which was clutch for the cold night that I was there.
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Karlita CJanuary 30, 2014
Second time I've been here and it was Wednesday night. The food is really underrated, everything is delicious. Although the spin dip and steak flatbread is amazing !!
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The CommanderOctober 5, 2012
This place is awesome! Great music (by pandora), great drinks (ciroq summer celebration is amazing!) But the kitchen is a bit slow! Sit back and enjoy the eye candy tho, its worth the wait!
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Justin BartonJuly 31, 2013
"Lobstah" Tuesdays are great! 1.25 lb Lobster for around $18 includes corn and loaded baked potato. Patio area large and is really nice during the summer time. Mixed crowd, white people friendly :)
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Gregory PabloJuly 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great food and quick friendly service. The pulled pork sandwich was yummy! The frozen mojito was also good, but could have been stronger. Great addition to the blvd.
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ThrillistJuly 25, 2011
Hit up this spankin' fresh uptown beer garden for burgers topped with smoked Gouda, pulled pork, bacon, and crispy onions, plates of cedar-grilled salmon, a craft beer-focused booze program. Read more
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T MarieMarch 29, 2015
Been here 10+ times
A nice spot to catch a game or grab some drinks with friends. The food is good too
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@JaumePrimeroApril 2, 2012
This place is great 7 days a week. They've got something going on every day, great food, service, flat screens and beers on tap. Love the diverse crowd here too!
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Lillian RodriguezJuly 20, 2015
Brunch is great! Lamb Burger with goat cheese and pesto is amazing.
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CamillaMay 25, 2016
Strawberry daiquiris? Yes pleeease! Get 'em love 'em and try the sliders as well ;)
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JoNeZEEJanuary 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If ur around early try the skirt steak n eggs...delicious, and if ur there in the evening go for the Fredericks steak frites or the cedar planked salmon....can't go wrong....mmmmmm
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Mitch GrossSeptember 30, 2013
Great food, drinks, ambiance/music... And the staff is super helpful and friendly. Love the outdoor seating on a nice day too.
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Stay UptownJanuary 21, 2012
Stop in to catch the latest game and stay for the upscale grub and energetic vibe. You may not know anything about the given sport on one of the many flat screens but you will leave a fan of the crowd
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Lilit KalachyanDecember 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Great pedple. Amazing food! Nice vibe on game nights and music nights. Try the gumbo!
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Luke KingmaAugust 15, 2011
Awesome new spot in Harlem just down the street from Bier International. Grab a seat in the big outdoor courtyard and watch the world go by.
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__TR3VMay 27, 2012
Great spot for brunch. Corn flake crusted French toast is amazing. (+ they do have TURKEY bacon)
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Peter ☎💺📈August 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I love this place. Eat, drink and be merry. Excellent food and drink. Try one of their sandwiches.
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DevontaJanuary 9, 2016
Been here 25+ times
One Item: Short Rib & Mozzarella SLIDERS are to die for. So delicious.
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Afi Yellow-DukeJune 23, 2015
Great burgers and beer. Sometimes, there's also awesome live music: I saw a killer jazz band there
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Nicholas SAugust 6, 2013
Awesome food. Amazing atmosphere and decent service. Anything on the menu is amazing. Try their HT burger and fries!
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Deep GujralJanuary 13, 2014
Brunch special here is a fantastic deal. I highly recommend the steak and eggs with extra bacon on the side
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jasmine jeffersonJune 13, 2015
Brunch was amazing ! Biscuits & Eggs with calamari as a starter and a mimosa 👌🏾
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JonJanuary 5, 2019
Solid go to spot for neighborhood eats. Great spot for watching sports.
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JPOctober 26, 2015
Don't love the service but the restaurant and the food were delicious. Burger and fries, can't go wrong
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James SNovember 29, 2016
When it's good, it's a great normal spot in Harlem. When it's bad it takes me a loooong time to return. Service is inconsistent. Food is a safe bet. Drinks are good but also inconsistently made.
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Chris ZiembaJanuary 28, 2012
Stop by on Saturdays between 12-4 and you get to eat AND listen to live music provided by a trio of jazz musicians from the Juilliard School!
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L. T.June 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Solid neighborhood option for any meal. I've been here several times. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the Bloody Mary.
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Miraculous AssemblyApril 29, 2015
I have to say that the Banana Colada is very,very good. #firsttime
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Kaitlin HNovember 18, 2013
They have one of the tastiest lamb burgers I have sampled! And delicious affordable weekend brunch.
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Matt SeemanJuly 31, 2011
Great wings. Turkey burgers has some room for improvement. Place is packed every night. Service was great, despite the other reviews I've read.
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Chris EvansDecember 12, 2014
Awesome brunch and pretty solid bites. Only thing is the service can be really slow, so don't come if you are in a rush.
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Jessie JiOctober 12, 2014
Great place for a Brunch on a sunny sunday ! Good staff and good food! #enjoying !
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Daniel ShawAugust 14, 2014
Great atmosphere and good drinks and food. One of the best joints in the neighborhood.
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