I think the overall vibe of whiskey rebel is pretty cool. I've been hit on by some creeps here moreso than other bars, but there are creeps at every bar.
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Sarah H.
Came here for happy hour with friends and snagged the best seat in the house - a big booth by the window. Drinks are reasonably priced and for being a crowded bar they made a very satisfactory version of my favorite go to drink: a mojito. They don't sell food, but do provide bowls of delicious popcorn AND allow you to order outside food to eat there. Kind of an interesting scheme which ordinarily I would have found very clever, but if you show up hungry like we did it's disappointing to not be able to order any apps right away. Bottom line: nice causal ambience, great stop for some happy hour drinks but don't show up hungry!
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Michelle G.
Free popcorn. Need i say more? The drinks are moderately priced, although I'd recommend downloading Price Per Pint to check to see what specials they have every night. The table in my back is my favorite for playing beer pong, flip cup, and more. The bartenders aren't thrilled when you ask for plastic cups to play games, (because it's a little bit of extra work for them to get the solo cups I guess.......) but it's part of the Whiskey Rebel experience and definitely worth it. $5 picklebacks are a must have!!
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Katie G.
Continues to be one of my favorite places to go for drinks in the city. I made a special stop when I was in town for my bachelorette party and was not disappointed. Wish I could bring it to FL!
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Roy P.
Dive bar, nice Eastern European staff.
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Luci B.
They have a fog machine. I know some people think that's very junior prom, but I love them so much that I own one and I don't care who knows it. You feel twice a drunk when you're stumbling around in fog, points for that. The crowd was awesome, very friendly people. Easy to make friends, no creeps. Cheap beer, decent bathrooms. They might have the BEST bouncer in the whole city. I know I got his name but it's lost now, however he's a really friendly, funny guy who could definitely have a side job bar tending if the mood strikes him. My only peeve was that the bartender kept turning off the jukebox when she didn't like the songs we pit on. It was after midnight on a Saturday, at which point the DJ or whoever packs it up and the people pick the music, but she wasn't digging rock. She was still sweet, and she wanted to get people dancing, but I think it's nice to have a balance in a sports bar anyway. Great time overall, will be back.
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Anish K.
Daria is awesome! Popcorn is good. Beer is awesome (of course). Sports and everything legit!
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Simba M.
Good local watering hole but can tend to be a bit quiet when other bars in the area are a bit more upbeat. Nonetheless, they do have a beer pong table, so that's a plus
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Troy T.
This is an alright dive bar. Please though remove the fog machines. Margaritas are basically Virgin margaritas and wait staff isn't friendly. Actually one of the waitresses is getting a back rub from (I'm hoping) a boyfriend. 10 mins have gone by and she's still getting that back rub.
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Michael M.
Raucous, down-to-earth watering hole. Where else does the entire place spontaneously erupt into a fist-pounding rendition of Somebody to Love at 2am? Nowhere else.
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Matthew H.
Awesome bar, drinks are great, the bartenders, especially Priscilla, are awesome and a lot of fun to hang out with. There are a ton of TVs in the place so there are always sports on which is a definite plus. Wasn't too crowded which is also good. Definitely will be on my places to visit where you can belly up to the bar and get a decent drink. Expect the smoke machine to go off multiple times when the Steelers are playing and Priscilla is working, good times, good fun.
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David F.
Coo dive bar with Chris drinks and great 80's music ... Had fun being the only people dancing there
(3)
Stephanie Z.
Atmosphere is pretty good, as well as the whiskey Selection. Bartender overcharged every drink I ordered by a dollar. When I asked why she said "because there's, like, you know, a tax."
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Kate R.
Great place to hang out after work!
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Sarah Rylee F.
love love love this place. Priscilla is a gorgeous queen! everyone is always super friendly but shes the best. for sure. maybe im biased because i love her hair but whatever she ROCKS! drinks are decently priced for NYC and the bartenders are all hot with just the right amount of sass. of course in this area you get a few douche frat guys but you just have to not let them kill the vibe. ive only been once on a saturday and i learned my lesson. during the week is the best!
(5)
Wesley K.
Enjoyed my first visit last year (great atmosphere and sangria). However, went back with friends this weekend and was let down. No sangria, and a rude waitress who made it very clear that she was not happy a few in my group did not buy drinks.
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Peter F.
Look the place is a dive. But it's a fun dive. Drinks are well made and relatively cheap and its a relaxed atmosphere. DJ plays good music as well. At certain points of the night it can get a little too crowded but when it's empty it's downright boring and creepy so definitely try to go if it's at least half full.
(4)
Diablo L.
Everytime I'm back in NYC a stop here is a must I usually start my day here , always a great time, Priscilla is truly a great bartender, can't wait to be back
(4)
Michael S.
Made me buy a drink to watch a soccer game. Not my cup of tea if you know what I mean.
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Bonnie D.
Great dive bar with all night drink specials (for example 5$ fireballs, pickle shots), nice bartenders, good music to dance to. I wouldn't expect it to be in murray hill, but I imagine that's what saved it from being more crowded. BONUS: they have big buck hunter for 1$ plays-- YES.
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Ken P.
Friendly bartender, inexpensive beer, roomy venue, large flat screens.... oh and albeit very salty, free popcorn. Not a shabby selection of draft beer considering a regular sports bar. They now have Dogfishhead 60min on tap! A big plus for being clean.
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Jessica G.
Great place to watch the game with decently priced drinks (for this city that is). They have several drink special on shots, beers and mixed. No food, but they serve up popcorn periodically or you can always just ask for a bowl, it's free of charge.
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Deoroop M.
Why have I never come here before?! Clearly, I had no idea what I was missing out on? I love whiskey and I'm a rebel at heart, mind and soul (at times); this place ought be my second home. Stumbling upon this place by happenstance on a Friday night at around 11 p.m. It was surely destined to be... People were "dancing" (some with lesser amounts clothing), the bar was packed and the aroma of butter and whiskey filled the air. Without hesitation, I ordered a whiskey at the bar. "$8 dollars" she said, I must be in heaven. Jack Daniel's here was inexpensive and it only became cheaper as I ordered. At this point, I didn't need free popcorn, no disco lights, just show me the way to the whiskey. The Whiskey Rebel reminds me of a college bar filled with patrons of all ages. Rammed to the door with the suits of the financial district to the young, naive, and belligerent young ones who just turned 21, this place is definitely for those who don't mind a bit of free entertainment. With a stable, decent DJ on rotation the Rebel was definitely bumpin' on a Friday night. Cheap drinks, cheap whiskey, plenty of TVs for sports, and a field of drunken women and men, there isn't much more I need to have a good time. I'M SOLD!!!!!
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Nick L.
Queen on the jukebox. Friendly service. Solid beer selection. I'm happy. One caveat. I was there for two hours and didn't get a single buy back. That deducts a star.
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Claire F.
Live right around the corner and this is my favorite place to make bad decisions. It's the perfect "dive bar". It's absolutely not a dive, it appears as such but inside there's usually a fun atmosphere. Free popcorn, fireball/pickle back shots and hilarity. Bartenders are generally these cute, fun girls. Alessia (sp?) and Anna are my fav ladies! They are very kind and spunky. The tuesday girl (I forgot her name, she's a floater, I think she's mainly at the sister bar Whiskey Trader) is also great. Makes a fun old fashion. A few of the girls are kinda blah, this one chick asked my bf "do you want a shot?" and he said "sure" and generally that means it's on the house but he got charged. Hmmm. Overall, fun times. Check it out! :)
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Sally T.
My best friend and I stopped by this bar several times during our stay in NYC, largely because it was so close to the place we were staying at. We visited NYC during the coldest week EVER, and were desperate looking for a way to warm ourselves up. Our answer: WHISKEY SHOTS!!! The first time we stopped in it was in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon, so we were the only ones in the bar, understandably. The couple times after that we came on Friday and Saturday evenings, and this place gets pretty packed! They serve free popcorn, too, which is definitely a plus. $5 shots of Jameson with a pickle back (how come I've never had this before? It's AMAZING!!), and $3 PBRs. Pretty good deal! This place attracts a pretty decent crowd, and with drinks at those prices, Whiskey Rebel gets a solid 4 stars in my book.
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Matthew C.
Chantelle kicks butt. Make sure you get her finest handmade cocktails. This is a great little local watering hole.
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Christopher S.
Great dive. Free popcorn, friendly staff, good prices. Not particularly innovative drink or food menu, or flooded with models, but for a "dive" is great.
(4)
Celia Y.
$5 picklebacks?! I am never going anywhere else!! This place is definitely divey but the music is good, the drinks are all cheap, and there's free popcorn!! Attentive bartenders, tv screens for sports, and booth areas. Just too many pluses for this bar. I'll definitely be back!
(4)
Jennifer C.
After visiting the Whiskey Rebel numerous times, I figured I should finally give it a review! Compared to many other Murray Hill bars, this is definitely one of my favorites. The crowd tends to be a little better (which I think may be because of the bar's Lexington Ave location - vs. 3rd). For Happy Hour, bud lights are only $3 - which is a steel. The bartenders are pretty nice/friendly, and the TVs are plentiful. You can also down your fair share of free communal popcorn, which seems to get yummier with each swig of beer. Overall, there is nothing off the charts about this spot, but it is consistently a laid back, good time!
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Shing Yiing O.
Hmm.. I don't go to bars that often.. But MOJITOS HERE ARE AMAZING!! Yea.. I guess that's basically what I know about Whiskey Rebel.. I prepared a 10 dollar bill.. Is only 5 DOLLARS!!! WOW!! Met a couple of cool groups there and started playing beer pong.. Nice place to hang out.. MANGO MOJITOS!! IS A MUST!!
(4)
Windy S.
Flew into NYC on Friday and this was our first bar stop. I can't lie, the name attracted me the most. Funny thing is... I don't think a whole lot of whiskey gets poured here, at least not the good stuff. The crowd was also unexpected. Not the crowd my Whiskey joints in Portland would attract at least. The vibe was very young, the music was Loud club music. I think they had happy hour going so there were a lot of "foo foo" shots going out. Bartender looked us funny when we ordered Manhattans. Ha ha. Guess we'll do a round or two here and move on, i think comically. Cocktail waitress was extremely friendly. Complimentary popcorn is brought to the table. If I was looking to really turn it on for the night, this would be a great place. Where me and my drunk friends can order shots and yell at each other without looking like as*holes! Unfortunately, we were trying to grab a nice cocktail and have a good conversation with a friend who lives in the City. So we downed our Manhattans and shoved on. When I'm with the right crowd, I'll be back.
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Jason T.
All you ever wanted in a mojito for $7 or $5 on certain days. My personal favorite is the Mango one.
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Joyce C.
It smelled a little like a hot locker room when we first walked in, but the back was much better. We had an ok time. The dj asked for tips for song requests which is a bit of a pet peeve (and he wasn't nice about it). The fog machine was going all night and at one pt they turned on these multi-colored disco ball lights. Drink specials are cheap. Not sure I would go back.
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Monica A.
Pickle backs & Popcorn!!!!!! This is a sister bar to the Whiskey Trader. It is not as great as the waitstaff are not as cool/friendly. But the drinks are cheap. The popcorn is delicious. And when you have a good group, this place is a great low key spot.
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Maeve C.
Super bro-y bar...everyone's in a button-up shirt and jeans trying to mack it to some girl who just turned 21. Buut they do have an awesome Jameson + pickleback deal, and the beer is cheap. Might be back if I'm in "Curry Hill" and want to channel my inner frat boy. Just be warned, this is not the place to have a couple of quiet drinks.
(3)
Matthew B.
Fun place to hang out. It has comfortable couches and not too crowded. Service pretty good looking too.
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Eric M.
Abandon ship! Priscilla no longer works there. I need a new bar! Suggestions? BEST BARTENDER IN THE CITY! Priscilla is Awesome! I recently moved into the neighborhood and was looking for a good local watering hole to be my new goto spot. I must say... I'm somewhat of a professional, functioning alcoholic with a drinking acumen focused on the customer experience. In my 20+ years of research... I've never seen another bartender with the keen awareness of her customers... And a bias for action when I'm ready for my next drink. Either she's from the future and employs a terminator-like ability from the other end of the bar to ascertain when my glass is tilted at a 78% angle (signifying .5 to 1 ounce left) OR can see through aluminum cans. In addition... She has incredible peripheral vision and can be serving someone with her back to you... And then turn right around and begin getting your next cocktail ready. On one occasion... I even calculated her average response time between drinks... And it was @ 20 seconds...without me even asking or signaling for another drink! Recently, I saw her working solo during a World Cup game. Easily over 100 people in the bar... And I barely saw an empty glass in the joint. If you want my expert opinion... And feel the need to get a few drinks in during the day (sadly... She only works days... Wed-fri)... Run! Don't walk to the whiskey rebel!... Then stumble home. She also works weekends. My one gripe about the WR is that she doesn't work Monday or Tuesdays... Or nights. If I was the owner, I would make her work from open til close... 7 days a week! Or clone her. I'm confident that you will be hard pressed to find a better bartender in NYC... If you do... Let me know.
(5)
Devon D.
Solid place for HH. Bartenders are cool and tons of TV. Great vibe and nice diversity of people. Drinks are very well priced for HH. $3 PBRs, $4 shots and free popcorn!! They have tons of TV and there's always a game on. No matter day or night, there's always someone in here chilling out. The back has private seating along with video games!
(5)
Dan F.
Went there with a few people after another happy hour....lots of beers, shots and people getting hammered. Had a great time, played great music - old school hip hop, etc. Drinks are well priced and the crowd is young and fun.
I found a card for WR in my purse. When asked, they told me that I was there and I had a ton of fun. I guess we ended up here trying to get someplace else? It's all a blur. The reviews say that this place is a bit douchy and that sounds about right because the Young New Yorker can be quite a douche. Fortunately, I adore him so I won't hold it against him. So yeah, three stars. If I recall anything, I'll let you know and change my rating accordingly. ================================= I put this in my uncompleted review queque. After giving it a little thought, I totally remember this place. The bartender is hot and she has a bad ass tattoo. I have no recollection what the context of our conversation could have been about but the doorman told me I was a good example of 'getting more bees with honey'?
(3)
Pallavi B.
This is our to go spot for drinks whenever we are in the Little India neighborhood for dinner. Free popcorns are great!
(3)
Susan D.
Close to my cousin's apartment, and easy stop for a beer and some popcorn to watch sports.....Yeah...these things make my husband very happy. And since he let's me go shopping all day and never complains how many shops we stop in....well.....he's a good boy he deserves it! He likes the a Guinness and the game (football, baseball or hockey will do). I can be happy with my $5 dollar Margarita on the rocks. (happy hour special) Oh yeah and my freshly popped popcorn
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Edil C.
Can't go wrong with 5$ Jamo shots and 3$ budlights. Oh, and very awesome bartenders!
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Peter K.
How can you say no to $3 PBR and free popcorn? That alone gets this place 4 stars. The staff are very friendly and pretty hot to boot! Drinks are appropriately priced. This is a great place to watch a game. Crowd is very diverse. I've had many workplace happy hours here and they've all been fun.
(4)
Emily G.
Pretty good drink prices, especially during happy hour. The crowd is definitely very "bro", but its sort of fun. Its like I'm back in college.
(3)
T R.
Cool very chilled bar, music and staff are welcoming, diverse crowds in general comfortable place to hang out. A destination of mine when out with a group of friends, beer pong fun and free refills of popcorn!!!. Deals like this in the east side if anywhere in the east side 5$ margaritas!!!!! 3$ P.B.Rs
(5)
Henry G.
Best bar in the city! 3$ bud lights and amazing bartenders.. Cheers to Alisia, Krystal, Stephanie, Erika and Theo. The friendliest girls I've ever known. Always amazing time with them!
(5)
Pravin B.
Has everything I want in a pub.
(5)
Alina G.
A few days ago I found myself on the block of Whiskey Rebel for reasons that did not involve wanting/needing a drink....or at least having the ability to do so. But I must say I was intrigued by the name. On a block filled with interesting curry spots, I was drawn to the whiskey by an unknown force. I did a walk by at least 3 times and decided that the scene was a little too frat for me and explored onward. Couple hours later, I gave up and went in anyway. Immediately I noticed the amount of tvs up. Some football game was on that was holding just about everyone's attention. The bar was filled with what appeared to be suburban out-of-town jocks so I made way to the rather small back area. My friend asked if there was a food menu and we were informed that while there was no kitchen, ordering take out from outside the bar was A-OK. That is pretty darn cool in my book. They had a collection of menus from which you can order. Later on in the night, another patron ordered Chinese so it smelled quite heavenly. Nothing quite as rich as Chinese take out smells. All in all its a pretty "chill" spot. No one gets in your way or looks obnoxious enough to even want to. I imagine its a very nice spot to watch a game if you are into that sort of thing. There were 2 arcade games near the bar but I didn't see anyone playing them. I came there for an impromptu group meeting for work and in retrospect that was probably not the place for it as it was wildly loud. It did make for loosening up, though. Ah yes, it must also be noted that they give lots of free popcorn! Totally recommended if you are looking for a casual bar.
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Michelle R.
I'm a fan. They don't have the best happy hour specials - sorry I don't want a Bud Light, Mimosa at 5pm on a Wednesday, or Pickle Back shot, but I liked the set up of the place. My friends and I sat up front, where they have a lot of tables and seating, had a couple beers, and ate popcorn. The bartender was really nice, too!
(4)
Asuka N.
I came out here with my roommates and a couple friends last night. I had noticed it opened a couple months back, and it's the only bar on Lexington Avenue until you get further north (Bro Jimmy's). Given most of the action happens on 3rd Avenue in this area, it's nice to have one small spot open up. It wasn't terribly crowded on a Thursday night, and I like that they opened up the windows to let the cool night air in. The TVs are well-sized and placed, and you get free popcorn (always a plus with me). Beers are priced standard for Manhattan ($6 for an Amstel Light), and overall it's a very chill mood. The one thing I didn't like was that they blast the music too loud...if they're going to have it that high, they need to get better speakers, because I could barely make out what was coming out of them besides a bunch of loud noise. All in all, this is a nice addition to the neighborhood and definitely a nice place to check out if you're looking for a couple of drinks and looking to take it easy.
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Malarie B.
Should have known better going to kips bay, this place was wall to wall covered in frats and their girls. Not my kind of place, at all. Maybe it's a different experience on a weekday, I was here on a Saturday night. I really would not make a point of coming back here, meh is the perfect wrap up of it.
(2)
Victoria C.
Pretty cheap drinks. They have a $5 Jameson pickleback special. I was visiting the city with my best friend and we had this genius idea to warm up with some whiskey. So, we definitely came back here multiple times. If I lived here, this would definitely be one of the spots I would frequent. Also, from what I can tell, it does attract a pretty good crowd for the after work happy-hour.
(4)
Steve A.
Hot 16s of PBR for $3, Jame-O shots for $5, and free popcorn for all, makes Whiskey Rebel a go to for drinks after work. Be wary of the Internet Jukebox because the sound system is a bit janky. Overall this place attracts kids and professionals making it a good spot for those that like options.
(3)
Steve H.
Great Happy Hour bar! I've been here a couple of times with my coworkers since we work a couple of blocks away. $3 Bud Lite bottles! $5 Jameson shots! Complimentary popcorn to snack on while you drink. If you're looking for more than popcorn, you can also bring your own food. Bartenders are really friendly, which creates a friendly atmosphere. Tons of TVs if you want to catch a game. Overall, a solid place to hang out for happy hour.
(5)
Madhav T.
No kitchen, but great place to watch a game. Drink specials and lots of TVs. Small but great tv.
(4)
Skip S.
Pretty fun bar to relax and watch some tv...alright beer specials, although nothing to write home about. Also, they could use a more interesting whiskey selection, especially given the name. The crowd got douchier and douchier as the evening progressed and soon the music was unbearable loud and bad. $3 tallboy of PBR is alright... Free popcorn is a plus. Go here on a weekday afternoon/evening when it's quiet.
(3)
Suresh D.
I came in here yesterday to cool down from the heat. I just wanted a quick drink before my ride picked me up. They have very good happy hour specials but I just wanted a cold beer. They had Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) 16 oz can for $3. Even for PBR I'll take it. The minute the drink was placed before me if not before I had a basket of hot popcorn in front of me as well. Very nice.
(4)
Robert K.
I am not into trendy, pretentious places filled with obnoxious jerks pretending to be someone their not or just being their normal jerk selves.. I like a place where people are real. I like Whiskey Rebel. The bartenders are my favorite in the city. Anna, the bar manager is a superstar. The place is small and can sometimes get pretty tight but this is where I like to hang my hat. There is a big buck hunter machine in the corner...2$ bottles of beer at happy hour and the crowd is extremely diverse. Its a place where blue collar and white collar meet in drunken harmony. Its also conveiently located near my office and a short walk through curry Hill. So I can grab some delicous Indian on the way. It just doesnt get any better. is it 5:30 yet???
(5)
Nicole T.
I went to meet up with friends and grab a quick drink (or two) before meeting up with more friends elsewhere. I only ordered 2 margaritas. This place has a great happy hour. $5 margs, mojitos and patron shots and complimentary popcorn. My margaritas were strong but not the tastiest. I would stop by if I'm already in the neighborhood and need to cop a drink (or 2).
(3)
Nelson D.
Took some of the Advice and came on a weekday. 2am nice little crowd even at this time. Very Pretty bartenders in short shorts. Lotta big screens for sports. Cheap beer :) it would have Been 5 stats but no buy back after 5 beers. Over and out.
(4)
Caryn H.
I like it overall. Pros: -The only bar (that I can think of) in Curry Hill -Cheap drink specials (aka $2 Coronas until 8 pm) -Not too busy, not too empty -Free popcorn and Munchie Mix Cons: -Music was too loud (although I liked the selection)
(3)
Beckie R.
I love coming to Whiskey Rebel for happy hour! They always put out popcorn to munch on, and their drinks are well poured at fair prices. The decor is cozy, with a modern feel. They have several flat screen TV's around the bar to watch sports on, and there's also a jukebox to blast if one is in the mood, although sometimes that can make it a tad too noisy (never want to feel like you have to sit in your friends lap to hear what they are saying). They have seating directly at the bar, but also on bar tables lining the wall, as well as a lounge area in the back. It's not too large and imposing, but not too small either, it's just right. One of the biggest turnoffs for me in any bar is if the bathrooms are dirty and/or dingy, and I'm glad to say the bathrooms here are always clean and seem to be renovated recently.
(4)
Jessica M.
Place was great, atmosphere was fun, bud lights were $5 (average for what I found in NYC). Great place to go to when traveling, will recommend to others who travel here. We stumbled on this place (literally, it was poring and we were just trying to stay dry) but it was a very pleasant surprise!
(5)
Yoan A.
Good bar with great happy hour specials. Hidden jewel in the area it is conveniently located and the atmosphere isn't as bad as many claim. The music issue seems to be resolved I guess if you stand by the jukebox that one speaker above it seems a little bit louder than the others. The popcorn was a good touch I didn't know how much I would enjoy a bowl of popcorn with some drinks until I ate about 3 bowls worth. The place wasn't crowded and it wasn't empty. The fact that it had a jukebox was big selling point. Bar also has a pool table and golden tee... What more can you ask for?
(4)
Mike T.
I disagree with the idea that this is a run of the mill bar in murray hill. I liked it because it's exactly opposite of the usual fair of Bro Jimmys, Mercury Bar, joshua tree, etc. It's got a cool place to hang in the back, the bar area is wide enough to walk by to get to the bathroom, the smell of popcorn is awesome and the bartenders were great, got a buy back from the waitress (never happens) and a round of shots from the bartender. Great night with a group of co-workers!
(4)
Margo K.
Good stuff! I'd been wanting new options for after work bars in our area and this place answers the call. I'd call it a slightly polished pub: it's got the chill neighborhood feel of a pub, but the exposed brick and nice bar take it up a notch. The bartenders were great, and the music wasn't too loud (at least when we were there). Then of course when you're done, you have your pick of kati rolls, kebabs and curries to help soak up all the fun you imbibed... mmmmm
(4)
David K.
Its a nice fun casual place with big flat screen TVs. You can watch any game you want. They play great music and also have an awesome juke box. The best thing about this place is that you can order food in. They also have a great bartending staff. I love going to this place.
(4)
Shannon S.
We went to this bar on the way to MSG for a basketball game. We wanted dinner so we were slightly sad when the only option was popcorn. But the sadness soon passed as we met Mary the bartender (she works at a few other spots around town). She's fantastic. Great drink specials ($5 Patron, Jameson, Jagr) and beer specials. Nice crowd and they offer a selection of take out menus if you want to order food.
(5)
Dave M.
If only I had known about the free popcorn when I went there, I would have been all over that. Beyond that, it was a pretty laid back place with good music. You still had to raise your voice to speak to someone but it was pretty easy to have a conversation with someone which is always appreciated.
(3)
Grant C.
Just what Murray Hill needed: another cookie cutter Murray Hill bar. This one is distinguished only by being somewhat new and clean and by the overwhelming smell of popcorn from the machine at the end of the bar. Loud music, lots of TVs, indifferent female bartenders, you know the drill.
(3)
Sara R.
Had a blast with my friends last night at Whiskey Rebel. They gave us the back room to watch a sporting event. Great drink specials, people, and music. I love the free popcorn. Very comfortable place, I'm definitely headed there again for more fun.
(4)
Melvin W.
After a very satisfying meal at Vezzo we stopped by here for a beer. There were many young professionals in their business getup just watching the game, having a bud. They were bumping my Hip-Hop joints at a decent volume, not too loud where I couldn't hear my friend. Drinks were regular priced and they had a popcorn machine in the back. What really caught my eye was the bartender because she was HOT :drool:
(3)
Michael C.
Great spot to watch day sporting events! Just ask bar keep if you can bring food into the bar and your golden.
(4)
Rob D.
WOW! you people are really hard on this place! - Its a bar folks. And they have beautiful bar-maids and free popcorn. I know, I know - it's not edgy or slacker-cool or even remotely unique in any way, shape or form. But, it works, and its 20 yards from my building (which may not be such a good thing). The only thing that does bother me about the place is this velvet rope that appears every evening outside - I mean c'mon guys, who are you fooling with that?
(4)
Anne P.
go here for a beer with someone you wanna talk to, sit at the bar, enjoy your summer ale or blue moon draft and the free popcorn. Not too busy, not too empty, music was not too loud, I could here what my company said just fine, and I thought there was a nice atmosphere there! Good and fast service too. thumbs up, if I lived closer I would probably go here often
(4)
M R.
Went here for a few drinks early evening. It wasn't bad, much better than I was expecting.
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Reshma B.
I've been to this bar a few times since it opened namely because it is a block away from me and also because it is "off the beaten path" enough that it doesn't get as packed or crazy as the 3rd Ave bars. I've had good experiences each time I've come. I've wanted to make it my "neighborhood bar" but the lack of food keeps steering us to other places. I've been lucky to get seats (either at the bar or at a table) all the times I've come. I feel like it's not a problem if you come early enough (before 11PM) and not on a Saturday night. If you sit at a table you get served by a waitress which is nice. Everyone gets complimentary popcorn (score) and happy hour specials tend to go all night long (double score). There are sports playing on all of the TVs but they are not overpowering. It was nice having the Yankees playoff games or March Madness in the background. During my most recent visit, we sat right near the jukebox and I put in 4 songs which all played within 20 minutes of me putting them in (triple score!). My friend and I sipped on $5 cosmos until we left at 1:30am (Absolut mixed drinks were also $5 each, plus some shot and beer specials). The place never got unbearably crowded and the bathroom had 2-3 stalls, so there was never a line. The crowd leans towards more guys than girls (which might explain the skimpily dressed bartenders/waitresses) and ages 20s - 30s, though I've seen the occasional older folks (middle-aged and up) here too. Definitely would come back here and am hoping it doesn't get *too* popular!
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John N.
After the spice market, me and my cousin had a hr before he has to go somewhere so we walk couple of door down and want inside. The place is dark but hey they serve alcohal so who is complaining. I order myself a few Guinness which only cost $5. The bartender were very nice and wore sexy clothes. They offer free popcorn when order any drinks so that was nice. Overall this place was fun and everyone inside were very friendly. Wish I could have stay longer.
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Michelle D.
I gotta say I dig this bar! After a long day of trolling the city and street fairs, decided to pop in for a drink. I love a nice pub! Great atmosphere, rather quiet though crowds fluctuated throughout the night, LOVE THE MUSIC! what an excellent array of tunes really enjoyed their selections. Large screens featuring games, news, etc. Very well made drinks, CLEAN bar and free popcorn! I think this is a great place if you're looking for a casual night out with your friends, nice and friendly staff, good drink specials and strong top shelf drinks. I definitely will swing by this place again.
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Fred S.
It's a bar with popcorn and TV's. They do have bar games. Yipee!!!
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Joe W.
Great vibe, especially early in the night... If you are lucky you will get Mary as you bartender... Super sweet girl and cute to boot ;)
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Leila G.
I think the overall vibe of whiskey rebel is pretty cool. I've been hit on by some creeps here moreso than other bars, but there are creeps at every bar.
(4)Sarah H.
Came here for happy hour with friends and snagged the best seat in the house - a big booth by the window. Drinks are reasonably priced and for being a crowded bar they made a very satisfactory version of my favorite go to drink: a mojito. They don't sell food, but do provide bowls of delicious popcorn AND allow you to order outside food to eat there. Kind of an interesting scheme which ordinarily I would have found very clever, but if you show up hungry like we did it's disappointing to not be able to order any apps right away. Bottom line: nice causal ambience, great stop for some happy hour drinks but don't show up hungry!
(3)Michelle G.
Free popcorn. Need i say more? The drinks are moderately priced, although I'd recommend downloading Price Per Pint to check to see what specials they have every night. The table in my back is my favorite for playing beer pong, flip cup, and more. The bartenders aren't thrilled when you ask for plastic cups to play games, (because it's a little bit of extra work for them to get the solo cups I guess.......) but it's part of the Whiskey Rebel experience and definitely worth it. $5 picklebacks are a must have!!
(3)Katie G.
Continues to be one of my favorite places to go for drinks in the city. I made a special stop when I was in town for my bachelorette party and was not disappointed. Wish I could bring it to FL!
(5)Roy P.
Dive bar, nice Eastern European staff.
(2)Luci B.
They have a fog machine. I know some people think that's very junior prom, but I love them so much that I own one and I don't care who knows it. You feel twice a drunk when you're stumbling around in fog, points for that. The crowd was awesome, very friendly people. Easy to make friends, no creeps. Cheap beer, decent bathrooms. They might have the BEST bouncer in the whole city. I know I got his name but it's lost now, however he's a really friendly, funny guy who could definitely have a side job bar tending if the mood strikes him. My only peeve was that the bartender kept turning off the jukebox when she didn't like the songs we pit on. It was after midnight on a Saturday, at which point the DJ or whoever packs it up and the people pick the music, but she wasn't digging rock. She was still sweet, and she wanted to get people dancing, but I think it's nice to have a balance in a sports bar anyway. Great time overall, will be back.
(4)Anish K.
Daria is awesome! Popcorn is good. Beer is awesome (of course). Sports and everything legit!
(5)Simba M.
Good local watering hole but can tend to be a bit quiet when other bars in the area are a bit more upbeat. Nonetheless, they do have a beer pong table, so that's a plus
(2)Troy T.
This is an alright dive bar. Please though remove the fog machines. Margaritas are basically Virgin margaritas and wait staff isn't friendly. Actually one of the waitresses is getting a back rub from (I'm hoping) a boyfriend. 10 mins have gone by and she's still getting that back rub.
(2)Michael M.
Raucous, down-to-earth watering hole. Where else does the entire place spontaneously erupt into a fist-pounding rendition of Somebody to Love at 2am? Nowhere else.
(4)Matthew H.
Awesome bar, drinks are great, the bartenders, especially Priscilla, are awesome and a lot of fun to hang out with. There are a ton of TVs in the place so there are always sports on which is a definite plus. Wasn't too crowded which is also good. Definitely will be on my places to visit where you can belly up to the bar and get a decent drink. Expect the smoke machine to go off multiple times when the Steelers are playing and Priscilla is working, good times, good fun.
(4)David F.
Coo dive bar with Chris drinks and great 80's music ... Had fun being the only people dancing there
(3)Stephanie Z.
Atmosphere is pretty good, as well as the whiskey Selection. Bartender overcharged every drink I ordered by a dollar. When I asked why she said "because there's, like, you know, a tax."
(2)Kate R.
Great place to hang out after work!
(5)Sarah Rylee F.
love love love this place. Priscilla is a gorgeous queen! everyone is always super friendly but shes the best. for sure. maybe im biased because i love her hair but whatever she ROCKS! drinks are decently priced for NYC and the bartenders are all hot with just the right amount of sass. of course in this area you get a few douche frat guys but you just have to not let them kill the vibe. ive only been once on a saturday and i learned my lesson. during the week is the best!
(5)Wesley K.
Enjoyed my first visit last year (great atmosphere and sangria). However, went back with friends this weekend and was let down. No sangria, and a rude waitress who made it very clear that she was not happy a few in my group did not buy drinks.
(2)Peter F.
Look the place is a dive. But it's a fun dive. Drinks are well made and relatively cheap and its a relaxed atmosphere. DJ plays good music as well. At certain points of the night it can get a little too crowded but when it's empty it's downright boring and creepy so definitely try to go if it's at least half full.
(4)Diablo L.
Everytime I'm back in NYC a stop here is a must I usually start my day here , always a great time, Priscilla is truly a great bartender, can't wait to be back
(4)Michael S.
Made me buy a drink to watch a soccer game. Not my cup of tea if you know what I mean.
(1)Bonnie D.
Great dive bar with all night drink specials (for example 5$ fireballs, pickle shots), nice bartenders, good music to dance to. I wouldn't expect it to be in murray hill, but I imagine that's what saved it from being more crowded. BONUS: they have big buck hunter for 1$ plays-- YES.
(4)Ken P.
Friendly bartender, inexpensive beer, roomy venue, large flat screens.... oh and albeit very salty, free popcorn. Not a shabby selection of draft beer considering a regular sports bar. They now have Dogfishhead 60min on tap! A big plus for being clean.
(4)Jessica G.
Great place to watch the game with decently priced drinks (for this city that is). They have several drink special on shots, beers and mixed. No food, but they serve up popcorn periodically or you can always just ask for a bowl, it's free of charge.
(4)Deoroop M.
Why have I never come here before?! Clearly, I had no idea what I was missing out on? I love whiskey and I'm a rebel at heart, mind and soul (at times); this place ought be my second home. Stumbling upon this place by happenstance on a Friday night at around 11 p.m. It was surely destined to be... People were "dancing" (some with lesser amounts clothing), the bar was packed and the aroma of butter and whiskey filled the air. Without hesitation, I ordered a whiskey at the bar. "$8 dollars" she said, I must be in heaven. Jack Daniel's here was inexpensive and it only became cheaper as I ordered. At this point, I didn't need free popcorn, no disco lights, just show me the way to the whiskey. The Whiskey Rebel reminds me of a college bar filled with patrons of all ages. Rammed to the door with the suits of the financial district to the young, naive, and belligerent young ones who just turned 21, this place is definitely for those who don't mind a bit of free entertainment. With a stable, decent DJ on rotation the Rebel was definitely bumpin' on a Friday night. Cheap drinks, cheap whiskey, plenty of TVs for sports, and a field of drunken women and men, there isn't much more I need to have a good time. I'M SOLD!!!!!
(4)Nick L.
Queen on the jukebox. Friendly service. Solid beer selection. I'm happy. One caveat. I was there for two hours and didn't get a single buy back. That deducts a star.
(3)Claire F.
Live right around the corner and this is my favorite place to make bad decisions. It's the perfect "dive bar". It's absolutely not a dive, it appears as such but inside there's usually a fun atmosphere. Free popcorn, fireball/pickle back shots and hilarity. Bartenders are generally these cute, fun girls. Alessia (sp?) and Anna are my fav ladies! They are very kind and spunky. The tuesday girl (I forgot her name, she's a floater, I think she's mainly at the sister bar Whiskey Trader) is also great. Makes a fun old fashion. A few of the girls are kinda blah, this one chick asked my bf "do you want a shot?" and he said "sure" and generally that means it's on the house but he got charged. Hmmm. Overall, fun times. Check it out! :)
(4)Sally T.
My best friend and I stopped by this bar several times during our stay in NYC, largely because it was so close to the place we were staying at. We visited NYC during the coldest week EVER, and were desperate looking for a way to warm ourselves up. Our answer: WHISKEY SHOTS!!! The first time we stopped in it was in the middle of a Wednesday afternoon, so we were the only ones in the bar, understandably. The couple times after that we came on Friday and Saturday evenings, and this place gets pretty packed! They serve free popcorn, too, which is definitely a plus. $5 shots of Jameson with a pickle back (how come I've never had this before? It's AMAZING!!), and $3 PBRs. Pretty good deal! This place attracts a pretty decent crowd, and with drinks at those prices, Whiskey Rebel gets a solid 4 stars in my book.
(4)Matthew C.
Chantelle kicks butt. Make sure you get her finest handmade cocktails. This is a great little local watering hole.
(5)Christopher S.
Great dive. Free popcorn, friendly staff, good prices. Not particularly innovative drink or food menu, or flooded with models, but for a "dive" is great.
(4)Celia Y.
$5 picklebacks?! I am never going anywhere else!! This place is definitely divey but the music is good, the drinks are all cheap, and there's free popcorn!! Attentive bartenders, tv screens for sports, and booth areas. Just too many pluses for this bar. I'll definitely be back!
(4)Jennifer C.
After visiting the Whiskey Rebel numerous times, I figured I should finally give it a review! Compared to many other Murray Hill bars, this is definitely one of my favorites. The crowd tends to be a little better (which I think may be because of the bar's Lexington Ave location - vs. 3rd). For Happy Hour, bud lights are only $3 - which is a steel. The bartenders are pretty nice/friendly, and the TVs are plentiful. You can also down your fair share of free communal popcorn, which seems to get yummier with each swig of beer. Overall, there is nothing off the charts about this spot, but it is consistently a laid back, good time!
(3)Shing Yiing O.
Hmm.. I don't go to bars that often.. But MOJITOS HERE ARE AMAZING!! Yea.. I guess that's basically what I know about Whiskey Rebel.. I prepared a 10 dollar bill.. Is only 5 DOLLARS!!! WOW!! Met a couple of cool groups there and started playing beer pong.. Nice place to hang out.. MANGO MOJITOS!! IS A MUST!!
(4)Windy S.
Flew into NYC on Friday and this was our first bar stop. I can't lie, the name attracted me the most. Funny thing is... I don't think a whole lot of whiskey gets poured here, at least not the good stuff. The crowd was also unexpected. Not the crowd my Whiskey joints in Portland would attract at least. The vibe was very young, the music was Loud club music. I think they had happy hour going so there were a lot of "foo foo" shots going out. Bartender looked us funny when we ordered Manhattans. Ha ha. Guess we'll do a round or two here and move on, i think comically. Cocktail waitress was extremely friendly. Complimentary popcorn is brought to the table. If I was looking to really turn it on for the night, this would be a great place. Where me and my drunk friends can order shots and yell at each other without looking like as*holes! Unfortunately, we were trying to grab a nice cocktail and have a good conversation with a friend who lives in the City. So we downed our Manhattans and shoved on. When I'm with the right crowd, I'll be back.
(3)Jason T.
All you ever wanted in a mojito for $7 or $5 on certain days. My personal favorite is the Mango one.
(4)Joyce C.
It smelled a little like a hot locker room when we first walked in, but the back was much better. We had an ok time. The dj asked for tips for song requests which is a bit of a pet peeve (and he wasn't nice about it). The fog machine was going all night and at one pt they turned on these multi-colored disco ball lights. Drink specials are cheap. Not sure I would go back.
(2)Monica A.
Pickle backs & Popcorn!!!!!! This is a sister bar to the Whiskey Trader. It is not as great as the waitstaff are not as cool/friendly. But the drinks are cheap. The popcorn is delicious. And when you have a good group, this place is a great low key spot.
(3)Maeve C.
Super bro-y bar...everyone's in a button-up shirt and jeans trying to mack it to some girl who just turned 21. Buut they do have an awesome Jameson + pickleback deal, and the beer is cheap. Might be back if I'm in "Curry Hill" and want to channel my inner frat boy. Just be warned, this is not the place to have a couple of quiet drinks.
(3)Matthew B.
Fun place to hang out. It has comfortable couches and not too crowded. Service pretty good looking too.
(5)Eric M.
Abandon ship! Priscilla no longer works there. I need a new bar! Suggestions? BEST BARTENDER IN THE CITY! Priscilla is Awesome! I recently moved into the neighborhood and was looking for a good local watering hole to be my new goto spot. I must say... I'm somewhat of a professional, functioning alcoholic with a drinking acumen focused on the customer experience. In my 20+ years of research... I've never seen another bartender with the keen awareness of her customers... And a bias for action when I'm ready for my next drink. Either she's from the future and employs a terminator-like ability from the other end of the bar to ascertain when my glass is tilted at a 78% angle (signifying .5 to 1 ounce left) OR can see through aluminum cans. In addition... She has incredible peripheral vision and can be serving someone with her back to you... And then turn right around and begin getting your next cocktail ready. On one occasion... I even calculated her average response time between drinks... And it was @ 20 seconds...without me even asking or signaling for another drink! Recently, I saw her working solo during a World Cup game. Easily over 100 people in the bar... And I barely saw an empty glass in the joint. If you want my expert opinion... And feel the need to get a few drinks in during the day (sadly... She only works days... Wed-fri)... Run! Don't walk to the whiskey rebel!... Then stumble home. She also works weekends. My one gripe about the WR is that she doesn't work Monday or Tuesdays... Or nights. If I was the owner, I would make her work from open til close... 7 days a week! Or clone her. I'm confident that you will be hard pressed to find a better bartender in NYC... If you do... Let me know.
(5)Devon D.
Solid place for HH. Bartenders are cool and tons of TV. Great vibe and nice diversity of people. Drinks are very well priced for HH. $3 PBRs, $4 shots and free popcorn!! They have tons of TV and there's always a game on. No matter day or night, there's always someone in here chilling out. The back has private seating along with video games!
(5)Dan F.
Went there with a few people after another happy hour....lots of beers, shots and people getting hammered. Had a great time, played great music - old school hip hop, etc. Drinks are well priced and the crowd is young and fun.
(4)Kimberley B.
Friendly neighborhood bar... Free fresh popcorn, nice staff - 16oz cans of PBR were a hit with my fiancé.
(3)Chum L.
I found a card for WR in my purse. When asked, they told me that I was there and I had a ton of fun. I guess we ended up here trying to get someplace else? It's all a blur. The reviews say that this place is a bit douchy and that sounds about right because the Young New Yorker can be quite a douche. Fortunately, I adore him so I won't hold it against him. So yeah, three stars. If I recall anything, I'll let you know and change my rating accordingly. ================================= I put this in my uncompleted review queque. After giving it a little thought, I totally remember this place. The bartender is hot and she has a bad ass tattoo. I have no recollection what the context of our conversation could have been about but the doorman told me I was a good example of 'getting more bees with honey'?
(3)Pallavi B.
This is our to go spot for drinks whenever we are in the Little India neighborhood for dinner. Free popcorns are great!
(3)Susan D.
Close to my cousin's apartment, and easy stop for a beer and some popcorn to watch sports.....Yeah...these things make my husband very happy. And since he let's me go shopping all day and never complains how many shops we stop in....well.....he's a good boy he deserves it! He likes the a Guinness and the game (football, baseball or hockey will do). I can be happy with my $5 dollar Margarita on the rocks. (happy hour special) Oh yeah and my freshly popped popcorn
(3)Edil C.
Can't go wrong with 5$ Jamo shots and 3$ budlights. Oh, and very awesome bartenders!
(5)Peter K.
How can you say no to $3 PBR and free popcorn? That alone gets this place 4 stars. The staff are very friendly and pretty hot to boot! Drinks are appropriately priced. This is a great place to watch a game. Crowd is very diverse. I've had many workplace happy hours here and they've all been fun.
(4)Emily G.
Pretty good drink prices, especially during happy hour. The crowd is definitely very "bro", but its sort of fun. Its like I'm back in college.
(3)T R.
Cool very chilled bar, music and staff are welcoming, diverse crowds in general comfortable place to hang out. A destination of mine when out with a group of friends, beer pong fun and free refills of popcorn!!!. Deals like this in the east side if anywhere in the east side 5$ margaritas!!!!! 3$ P.B.Rs
(5)Henry G.
Best bar in the city! 3$ bud lights and amazing bartenders.. Cheers to Alisia, Krystal, Stephanie, Erika and Theo. The friendliest girls I've ever known. Always amazing time with them!
(5)Pravin B.
Has everything I want in a pub.
(5)Alina G.
A few days ago I found myself on the block of Whiskey Rebel for reasons that did not involve wanting/needing a drink....or at least having the ability to do so. But I must say I was intrigued by the name. On a block filled with interesting curry spots, I was drawn to the whiskey by an unknown force. I did a walk by at least 3 times and decided that the scene was a little too frat for me and explored onward. Couple hours later, I gave up and went in anyway. Immediately I noticed the amount of tvs up. Some football game was on that was holding just about everyone's attention. The bar was filled with what appeared to be suburban out-of-town jocks so I made way to the rather small back area. My friend asked if there was a food menu and we were informed that while there was no kitchen, ordering take out from outside the bar was A-OK. That is pretty darn cool in my book. They had a collection of menus from which you can order. Later on in the night, another patron ordered Chinese so it smelled quite heavenly. Nothing quite as rich as Chinese take out smells. All in all its a pretty "chill" spot. No one gets in your way or looks obnoxious enough to even want to. I imagine its a very nice spot to watch a game if you are into that sort of thing. There were 2 arcade games near the bar but I didn't see anyone playing them. I came there for an impromptu group meeting for work and in retrospect that was probably not the place for it as it was wildly loud. It did make for loosening up, though. Ah yes, it must also be noted that they give lots of free popcorn! Totally recommended if you are looking for a casual bar.
(4)Michelle R.
I'm a fan. They don't have the best happy hour specials - sorry I don't want a Bud Light, Mimosa at 5pm on a Wednesday, or Pickle Back shot, but I liked the set up of the place. My friends and I sat up front, where they have a lot of tables and seating, had a couple beers, and ate popcorn. The bartender was really nice, too!
(4)Asuka N.
I came out here with my roommates and a couple friends last night. I had noticed it opened a couple months back, and it's the only bar on Lexington Avenue until you get further north (Bro Jimmy's). Given most of the action happens on 3rd Avenue in this area, it's nice to have one small spot open up. It wasn't terribly crowded on a Thursday night, and I like that they opened up the windows to let the cool night air in. The TVs are well-sized and placed, and you get free popcorn (always a plus with me). Beers are priced standard for Manhattan ($6 for an Amstel Light), and overall it's a very chill mood. The one thing I didn't like was that they blast the music too loud...if they're going to have it that high, they need to get better speakers, because I could barely make out what was coming out of them besides a bunch of loud noise. All in all, this is a nice addition to the neighborhood and definitely a nice place to check out if you're looking for a couple of drinks and looking to take it easy.
(3)Malarie B.
Should have known better going to kips bay, this place was wall to wall covered in frats and their girls. Not my kind of place, at all. Maybe it's a different experience on a weekday, I was here on a Saturday night. I really would not make a point of coming back here, meh is the perfect wrap up of it.
(2)Victoria C.
Pretty cheap drinks. They have a $5 Jameson pickleback special. I was visiting the city with my best friend and we had this genius idea to warm up with some whiskey. So, we definitely came back here multiple times. If I lived here, this would definitely be one of the spots I would frequent. Also, from what I can tell, it does attract a pretty good crowd for the after work happy-hour.
(4)Steve A.
Hot 16s of PBR for $3, Jame-O shots for $5, and free popcorn for all, makes Whiskey Rebel a go to for drinks after work. Be wary of the Internet Jukebox because the sound system is a bit janky. Overall this place attracts kids and professionals making it a good spot for those that like options.
(3)Steve H.
Great Happy Hour bar! I've been here a couple of times with my coworkers since we work a couple of blocks away. $3 Bud Lite bottles! $5 Jameson shots! Complimentary popcorn to snack on while you drink. If you're looking for more than popcorn, you can also bring your own food. Bartenders are really friendly, which creates a friendly atmosphere. Tons of TVs if you want to catch a game. Overall, a solid place to hang out for happy hour.
(5)Madhav T.
No kitchen, but great place to watch a game. Drink specials and lots of TVs. Small but great tv.
(4)Skip S.
Pretty fun bar to relax and watch some tv...alright beer specials, although nothing to write home about. Also, they could use a more interesting whiskey selection, especially given the name. The crowd got douchier and douchier as the evening progressed and soon the music was unbearable loud and bad. $3 tallboy of PBR is alright... Free popcorn is a plus. Go here on a weekday afternoon/evening when it's quiet.
(3)Suresh D.
I came in here yesterday to cool down from the heat. I just wanted a quick drink before my ride picked me up. They have very good happy hour specials but I just wanted a cold beer. They had Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) 16 oz can for $3. Even for PBR I'll take it. The minute the drink was placed before me if not before I had a basket of hot popcorn in front of me as well. Very nice.
(4)Robert K.
I am not into trendy, pretentious places filled with obnoxious jerks pretending to be someone their not or just being their normal jerk selves.. I like a place where people are real. I like Whiskey Rebel. The bartenders are my favorite in the city. Anna, the bar manager is a superstar. The place is small and can sometimes get pretty tight but this is where I like to hang my hat. There is a big buck hunter machine in the corner...2$ bottles of beer at happy hour and the crowd is extremely diverse. Its a place where blue collar and white collar meet in drunken harmony. Its also conveiently located near my office and a short walk through curry Hill. So I can grab some delicous Indian on the way. It just doesnt get any better. is it 5:30 yet???
(5)Nicole T.
I went to meet up with friends and grab a quick drink (or two) before meeting up with more friends elsewhere. I only ordered 2 margaritas. This place has a great happy hour. $5 margs, mojitos and patron shots and complimentary popcorn. My margaritas were strong but not the tastiest. I would stop by if I'm already in the neighborhood and need to cop a drink (or 2).
(3)Nelson D.
Took some of the Advice and came on a weekday. 2am nice little crowd even at this time. Very Pretty bartenders in short shorts. Lotta big screens for sports. Cheap beer :) it would have Been 5 stats but no buy back after 5 beers. Over and out.
(4)Caryn H.
I like it overall. Pros: -The only bar (that I can think of) in Curry Hill -Cheap drink specials (aka $2 Coronas until 8 pm) -Not too busy, not too empty -Free popcorn and Munchie Mix Cons: -Music was too loud (although I liked the selection)
(3)Beckie R.
I love coming to Whiskey Rebel for happy hour! They always put out popcorn to munch on, and their drinks are well poured at fair prices. The decor is cozy, with a modern feel. They have several flat screen TV's around the bar to watch sports on, and there's also a jukebox to blast if one is in the mood, although sometimes that can make it a tad too noisy (never want to feel like you have to sit in your friends lap to hear what they are saying). They have seating directly at the bar, but also on bar tables lining the wall, as well as a lounge area in the back. It's not too large and imposing, but not too small either, it's just right. One of the biggest turnoffs for me in any bar is if the bathrooms are dirty and/or dingy, and I'm glad to say the bathrooms here are always clean and seem to be renovated recently.
(4)Jessica M.
Place was great, atmosphere was fun, bud lights were $5 (average for what I found in NYC). Great place to go to when traveling, will recommend to others who travel here. We stumbled on this place (literally, it was poring and we were just trying to stay dry) but it was a very pleasant surprise!
(5)Yoan A.
Good bar with great happy hour specials. Hidden jewel in the area it is conveniently located and the atmosphere isn't as bad as many claim. The music issue seems to be resolved I guess if you stand by the jukebox that one speaker above it seems a little bit louder than the others. The popcorn was a good touch I didn't know how much I would enjoy a bowl of popcorn with some drinks until I ate about 3 bowls worth. The place wasn't crowded and it wasn't empty. The fact that it had a jukebox was big selling point. Bar also has a pool table and golden tee... What more can you ask for?
(4)Mike T.
I disagree with the idea that this is a run of the mill bar in murray hill. I liked it because it's exactly opposite of the usual fair of Bro Jimmys, Mercury Bar, joshua tree, etc. It's got a cool place to hang in the back, the bar area is wide enough to walk by to get to the bathroom, the smell of popcorn is awesome and the bartenders were great, got a buy back from the waitress (never happens) and a round of shots from the bartender. Great night with a group of co-workers!
(4)Margo K.
Good stuff! I'd been wanting new options for after work bars in our area and this place answers the call. I'd call it a slightly polished pub: it's got the chill neighborhood feel of a pub, but the exposed brick and nice bar take it up a notch. The bartenders were great, and the music wasn't too loud (at least when we were there). Then of course when you're done, you have your pick of kati rolls, kebabs and curries to help soak up all the fun you imbibed... mmmmm
(4)David K.
Its a nice fun casual place with big flat screen TVs. You can watch any game you want. They play great music and also have an awesome juke box. The best thing about this place is that you can order food in. They also have a great bartending staff. I love going to this place.
(4)Shannon S.
We went to this bar on the way to MSG for a basketball game. We wanted dinner so we were slightly sad when the only option was popcorn. But the sadness soon passed as we met Mary the bartender (she works at a few other spots around town). She's fantastic. Great drink specials ($5 Patron, Jameson, Jagr) and beer specials. Nice crowd and they offer a selection of take out menus if you want to order food.
(5)Dave M.
If only I had known about the free popcorn when I went there, I would have been all over that. Beyond that, it was a pretty laid back place with good music. You still had to raise your voice to speak to someone but it was pretty easy to have a conversation with someone which is always appreciated.
(3)Grant C.
Just what Murray Hill needed: another cookie cutter Murray Hill bar. This one is distinguished only by being somewhat new and clean and by the overwhelming smell of popcorn from the machine at the end of the bar. Loud music, lots of TVs, indifferent female bartenders, you know the drill.
(3)Sara R.
Had a blast with my friends last night at Whiskey Rebel. They gave us the back room to watch a sporting event. Great drink specials, people, and music. I love the free popcorn. Very comfortable place, I'm definitely headed there again for more fun.
(4)Melvin W.
After a very satisfying meal at Vezzo we stopped by here for a beer. There were many young professionals in their business getup just watching the game, having a bud. They were bumping my Hip-Hop joints at a decent volume, not too loud where I couldn't hear my friend. Drinks were regular priced and they had a popcorn machine in the back. What really caught my eye was the bartender because she was HOT :drool:
(3)Michael C.
Great spot to watch day sporting events! Just ask bar keep if you can bring food into the bar and your golden.
(4)Rob D.
WOW! you people are really hard on this place! - Its a bar folks. And they have beautiful bar-maids and free popcorn. I know, I know - it's not edgy or slacker-cool or even remotely unique in any way, shape or form. But, it works, and its 20 yards from my building (which may not be such a good thing). The only thing that does bother me about the place is this velvet rope that appears every evening outside - I mean c'mon guys, who are you fooling with that?
(4)Anne P.
go here for a beer with someone you wanna talk to, sit at the bar, enjoy your summer ale or blue moon draft and the free popcorn. Not too busy, not too empty, music was not too loud, I could here what my company said just fine, and I thought there was a nice atmosphere there! Good and fast service too. thumbs up, if I lived closer I would probably go here often
(4)M R.
Went here for a few drinks early evening. It wasn't bad, much better than I was expecting.
(3)Reshma B.
I've been to this bar a few times since it opened namely because it is a block away from me and also because it is "off the beaten path" enough that it doesn't get as packed or crazy as the 3rd Ave bars. I've had good experiences each time I've come. I've wanted to make it my "neighborhood bar" but the lack of food keeps steering us to other places. I've been lucky to get seats (either at the bar or at a table) all the times I've come. I feel like it's not a problem if you come early enough (before 11PM) and not on a Saturday night. If you sit at a table you get served by a waitress which is nice. Everyone gets complimentary popcorn (score) and happy hour specials tend to go all night long (double score). There are sports playing on all of the TVs but they are not overpowering. It was nice having the Yankees playoff games or March Madness in the background. During my most recent visit, we sat right near the jukebox and I put in 4 songs which all played within 20 minutes of me putting them in (triple score!). My friend and I sipped on $5 cosmos until we left at 1:30am (Absolut mixed drinks were also $5 each, plus some shot and beer specials). The place never got unbearably crowded and the bathroom had 2-3 stalls, so there was never a line. The crowd leans towards more guys than girls (which might explain the skimpily dressed bartenders/waitresses) and ages 20s - 30s, though I've seen the occasional older folks (middle-aged and up) here too. Definitely would come back here and am hoping it doesn't get *too* popular!
(4)John N.
After the spice market, me and my cousin had a hr before he has to go somewhere so we walk couple of door down and want inside. The place is dark but hey they serve alcohal so who is complaining. I order myself a few Guinness which only cost $5. The bartender were very nice and wore sexy clothes. They offer free popcorn when order any drinks so that was nice. Overall this place was fun and everyone inside were very friendly. Wish I could have stay longer.
(3)Michelle D.
I gotta say I dig this bar! After a long day of trolling the city and street fairs, decided to pop in for a drink. I love a nice pub! Great atmosphere, rather quiet though crowds fluctuated throughout the night, LOVE THE MUSIC! what an excellent array of tunes really enjoyed their selections. Large screens featuring games, news, etc. Very well made drinks, CLEAN bar and free popcorn! I think this is a great place if you're looking for a casual night out with your friends, nice and friendly staff, good drink specials and strong top shelf drinks. I definitely will swing by this place again.
(5)Fred S.
It's a bar with popcorn and TV's. They do have bar games. Yipee!!!
(3)Joe W.
Great vibe, especially early in the night... If you are lucky you will get Mary as you bartender... Super sweet girl and cute to boot ;)
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