169 Bar — Restaurant in New York

The problem with having a co-worker that does not shine as bright as the rest of the staff is that it makes all of you look bad when that person drops the ball. This is a fun bar and I was looking forward to spending lots of time there. But all it takes is one rotten attitude to make a person realize they can spend their hard earned cash at other spots instead. Every other person working the bar from the door staff to the bartenders were super cool and fun to deal with except the young woman working behind the bar on Friday night. Sometimes people need to be reminded that they work in an industry where hospitality is the name of the game. If you can't plaster a fake smile on your face and hustle to make some money then you should prob find another gig. People go to bars to enjoy themselves and in NYC there are plenty of bartenders that think they are better than the patrons they serve. But I make it a point to avoid those places. This young woman with her tired ass arm tattoos and uppity crust sweaty sheen is exactly what is wrong with this world. If you are a diamond then shine on you crazy diamond, if you are a rhinestone then you may want to adjust your attitude to at least try not to let the world know you are just a basic ass rhinestone. Be a diamond. There are enough rhinestones out here that have the illusion they are diamonds. Don't let one rhinestone take away from the other diamonds on your staff. Everyone else was beyond cool including the young woman with the long dark hair that showed up for the later shift behind the bar. There are plenty of bars in this town, and this bar is legendary. Sadly one of your staff thinks she is a legend too. Too many compliments and false praise can really go to a human's head. Don't let the sheep gas you up, lest you forget that you never know whom is walking into your bar and that your main duty is to hustle drinks and make the patrons feel welcome in your establishment. We all have rough days and tough lives. If you are taking my money and serving me drinks, help me to forget why people suck. The last person I need is a bartender validating my hatred...

Wow. Where to start?

So, after a super fun show at pier 36. My friend and I decided to get a few drinks at 169 bar (nearest bar) before I went home to jersey and she to Brooklyn. I was asked for my id and I kindly provided it to the man at the door. Then a blubbering drunk idiot yanks my id from my hands, inspects it and repeatedly yells at me saying my id is fake. I remember him standing a few people behind me at the concert and I already knew he was drunk by the way he was behaving. I laughed,Thinking this guy can't be serious, but he was. Turns out this "blubbering drunk idiot" was the MANAGER. He kept denying me entrance to the bar because my License was "fake". I asked him for proof as to why my ID was not real. He asked for a second ID which I didn't carry because i pack light for shows. (No purse) My license was scanned multiple times and obvisouly wasn't counterfit. He even tried hiding the device from view and I demanded the ID back and The "MANAGER" proceeded to entered the bar. My friend entered the bar and He Turned around and told the man at the door not to let me in. Why? I have no idea. Is it what I was wearing? Is it my hair? Is it my accent? My skin color? I don't know... But what I do know is I've never felt so outcasted in my life. At first it all seemed like a joke, but the punchline wasn't funny. Im still in shock as I write this, half laughing half in tears. I've never felt so discriminated against before.

I will never attempt to enter this bar. I just want everyone to be aware of the kind of people who run this bar. Even the guy at the door...

Located perhaps in one of the deepest parts of a Devil's anus also known as Chinatown, this dirty section of Chinatown/south Lower East Side attracts 5 things.

1. Asian People
2. Rats
3. Hipsters
4. Drunks
5. Movie Production

All 5 have been proven time and time again to be true and thus listed. Many movies have been shot around here and used this particular bar as set. Many more movies will continue to do so.

The rat sighting was a bit disturbing but not unexpected. The bravery displayed by the small rat was. One word. UGH.

However, the pros are cheap drink prices and cheap oysters during Happy Hour. However, I would NOT recommend oysters at any bar and especially bars located around this area in general. I could be wrong but why take a risk on having the rest of your night ruined just for $1 oysters.

The clientele is mixed and on most party days I'd say you would be hard pressed to find a better looking group.

The space itself reminds me of a dive mixed with another dirtier dive, mixed with a restaurant. The pool table in the back inspires a game of who's aim is better after the 10th drink. The front space is ample enough for dancing with high risk of elbowing people in the process but it is all in good fun.

Come here for the drinks, the people (sometimes), but almost never the food. If you are that drunk, you're better off eating in L.E.S. or just simply puking...