Point out a good watering hole in NYC

If you're at Dojo's, you've gone too far

for now, I'll recommend PJ Clarke's at 55th and 3d. very New York.

I don't think there are any record stores of any kind remotely close to there.

UES (and in that, not too far Upper) since I'm staying in the mid50s within a block or two from the Park. I don't really wanna spend a lot of time walking or riding to get some drinks...unless someone else is buying (so Gabbneb if your tab is running someplace, I'll make sure to get there.)

I saw John Olson last time I was at grassroots.. maybe he'll be there again tonight

he won't be there though - they're on tour - west coast, i think

Not to be a dick or nothin', but the 50's is midtown, not the Upper East Side.

most of the notable places will be an after-work scene and heavy with bank-type people. do you want it to be young and vibrant? old and clubby? relaxed but cool? or do you want to avoid this as much as possible?

I don't want to go to a scenester place, and don't really dig most banker types. Relaxed but cool or hole in the wall is more my style anymore. I don't want to be elbows-to-assholes and have to fight for a drink. Just want to throw a few back...will PJ's be a mad scene or what? I'll probably be drinking from 5-7pm.

(And I like how I refer to scheduled drinking time. Very mature of me.)

Exactly. Which is, basically, why I figured if there actually was a good place to have a few pops in this hood, someone on ILX would know of it. You know, kind of hoping there was a hidden gem someplace. So I guess I'll darken the doorway of PJs unless someone says it's going to be a clusterfuck, in which case I may just head downtown.

PJ's may well be a clusterfuck, i'm not sure. the web site.

i don't think I know of the kind of place you're looking for in that neighborhood. they're not that kind of place, really, but I'll mention two notable, but quite expensive hotel bars, in separate hotels at 55th and 5th - the King Cole bar in the St. Regis (SE corner) and the bar at the Peninsula (NE corner). the former is historic; the latter is supposed to be notable for the outdoor (above ground-level) section, though it may well rain at that hour.

Why would a bar have a website? That definitely is a sign of impending clusterfuck. Hmm.

Deciding where to get a drink should not ever require this much thought.

http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11349653/new_york_ny/subway_inn.html?cslink=search_name_cust&ulink=search__searchslot1_520__1_profile_5_1

(looks like there is a juke box after all)

As for record stores in the area, I think you'll be reduced to one of the chains...Tower at Lincoln Center maybe?

Thanks to all for the tips--I owe you a drink if you darken the doorway of Subway.

-- don carville weiner (migg...), October 29th, 2004. (later)
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I'd be exceptionally surprised if Killing Joke could be found on any jukebox north of 14th street.

The bar is a total dive. The bathroom was right out of "Trainspotting." Really vile, the kind of place that would tempt shitting in your pants rather than perform a touch-free balancing act and wiping with your hand. But if you don't have the trots then it is a very convenient place to get loaded. (I apologize about the scatalogical aspects but it seemed relevant at the time.)

Beers are $4, nothing on tap. The crowd was mixed, a few suits but mostly not. I didn't make it in there until about 6:30pm but stayed until about 8:30 and business was steady. Very easy place to get a drink. They have the video golf game, can't think of the name (Tee Time 2004 or some shit.) No food, but hey--Subway is next door to Subway Inn.

Went to PJ's after that on Friday, got there around 9:30pm or whatever. Eating area in the back with menu and full. Nice old school bar populated by suits who were drunk from after work. Probably would be a mad scene after work, and was still fairly full when we rolled in. Good bartender, but otherwise non-distinct.

Also had drinks at the Library at the Regency and that place in the Peninsula. Avoid them unless you are in the mood for $13 glasses of Dewar's.

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hee-hee!

this time, however, I'm staying with my boy Donald so I need something on the UWS. Same rules as before: I prefer more hole-in-the-wall types of places with a good juke rather than a hipster place or stuffy place. Said joint needs to be within a max of 6 blocks if possible as I do not want to be getting in a cab or go for some long walk just to get a nip. Also, if it makes a difference, I'll be there during the week (Mon-Thurs.) I think I'm going to see Rob Dickinson on Wednesday at the Mercury Lounge, so any good places down that way are appreciated.

Are there actual dives in the UWS proper? I'm curious.

That said, Ye Olde Tripple Inn looks like a good pick. I will toast you Gabbneb.

Once again I am looking for a spot to get a nip. I'm S
staying in Chelsea area but can go anywhere, preferably farther downtown. I'm looking for something upscale but not sceney like, say, Plunge. Excellent food would be a bonus. Any ideas?

Later the better in general

Iike the recent trend of coffee shops offering beer

narrow it down, son

Irving farm
Fika

Shake Shack

word. 23 st location is a nice place to sit outside and imbibe