Break Bar — Restaurant in New York

After work I decided to go visit my fiance at work, she got off a little bit early. So we decided to go home early together, as soon as we stepped outside into the street level It started raining. We didn't hear about it raining that day so we didn't come prepared with umbrellas unfortunately, so we decided to go to a bar near by in the area until the rain stops in 1 hour as the weather app instructed us. We stop by this location called The Break Bar. I've heard many great things about this location before so I was pretty excited to be taking my fiance. In the Entrance you'll have to show your ID to get in just like any other location's in the city, The security guard was very friendly. Service was perfect, drinks were excellent, Price was fare and it was a great environment overall. Music was awesome, we listened to a lot of good old school music as well as some new. We noticed a few different types of people with helmets and goggle protecting glass walking towards the back area we also noticed that there is a plastic glass from one wall to the other which made us extremely curious. We asked the bartender what was that about. The Bartender said that is a breaking station and we asked to elaborate. She said that we're allowed to break and smash all the cups we drink from or we're allowed to bring any electronics or anything we feel we want to break or smash. She explained a lot of people in this area work really hard and have stressful days. So like the movie film called Office Space you're allowed to bring in any types of electronics that you really don't care for and smash it all. The whole object is to go into this room with a metal bat and break it to release stress from work or stress from anywhere else. She even said if you have a TV that your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend owned and they left it at your house, bring it in and you can smash it. You have to sign a release form and wear some protected goggles, I believe you have about 30 minutes to smash or break as much as you can, if you don't want to drink or order food you can just simply order a bucket of 10 empty beer bottles to smash on the floor or with the wall, I believe they charge $20 per bucket. You could drink while you do it or not depending what you want to do. It was very exciting but we had to pass at the moment because we had other obligations but we will definitely be visiting again because the service was superb....

Stopped in for a post show drink and really enjoyed the experience. Smashing stuff is always fun, and it is handled in a safe and inclusive manner. Drinks are reasonably priced, with the typical selection you'll expect on a midtown bar. I would kindly suggest to remind the bar staff to remember that in any great establishment, the last guest should receive the same treatment as the first. This is midtown, and being on a Sunday double is no reason to be short and rude with guests. I had a particularly hard time getting someone to explain the rules of the bar, and it almost felt like the bartender was just trying to run the clock down to closing. I had a friend that chugged a drink last minute so she could break the glass, and the bartender accused her of throwing the full drink to smash and leaving him to "clean up the mess." We were also frequently reminded that gratuity was not included, insinuated that we were not intending on tipping. As a service industry professional for over 15 years working not too far from that place, I can tell you that those last minute guest, while sometimes frustrating, tend to tip really well in appreciation of the late night service. If you want Sunday double money, expect to do Sunday double work. Everyone understands what a long work day feels like, but noone expects to be treated differently because of it. That said, I will definitely be back with friends and hope to catch the staff in a more...

Went to Break Bar for a post-work celebration that was perfectly planned by a colleague after a very intense work event. It’s the perfect place for a group to come together, grab drinks and let off some steam! Hence the name, Break Bar!!

The front portion of Break Bar on 9th Ave in New York is classic bar, but the plot twist is that in addition to drinks, you can purchase buckets of glass for varying prices to break! You are given safety glasses to use for protection for when you enter the back portion of Break Bar, where you get to let it out on a series of images ranging from a variety of public figures.

The room is small, dark and there’s a barrier between you and what you’re throwing glass at. You can throw the glass as hard as you want, which is part of the “fun”! Releasing your tensions and frustrations by breaking glass is one way to have some “fun”! After a few moments, you’re back to the bar!

You get a cool temporary tattoo that says I smashed 💩 @ Break Bar! Such a fun touch!

If only there was food. Otherwise it’s a cool concept & something different to do. If you’ve had a rough day or just need to release tension grab a drink & some glass & eye glasses & go for it!! Responsibly and safely.

The vibe and decor work for the concept. Loved the broken records and broken glass art...