Hi-fi

theophilusgates 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Stay Away – If you are concerned about "homeboys" (see review below) or the relative homogeniety of your local bar (see review below) or are concerned about how relatively "hip" or "unhip" your bar is, please stay away from Hi-Fi. Bar has best Juke in East Village (sorry Ace Bar), happy hour is long and efficient (if you've been you know I'm right) and the crowd is surprisingly lacking the posers in recycled clothing and dudes with old softball caps and ringer tees. Please leave me and the people who enjoy a good time, a che... read more

twinks 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

A plain old great time! – No worries about meatheads, snobby women or what to wear. The carefree friendly attitude of both the staff and patrons makes this place a great place to hang with friends on a friday night. The jukebox is filled with whatever you can imagine, even the obscure. But as the night progresses, don't be surprised to find yourself yelling a bit to have a conversation - the music gets pretty loud. Expect to see plenty of beautiful people here, dressed up or dressed down. 

kingofnyc79 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Great for Happy Hour – Awesome for after work drinks, the happy hour is one of the cheapest in the city. Been here later on, wasn't such a big fan, and it gets way too crowded. 

lexington 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Great music... but you won't hear yours – This bar has a great, great jukebox. It contains really good music across decades and genres. Unfortunately, you can put your dollars in and never hear your tracks. Like, I put a buck in early one saturday (only three other people at the bar) and my selection wasn't up five hours later! But I still had a good time listening to others' selections. 

williams_d0 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

illustrates the lameness – of what has become of the east village. Boring white corporate people, another college/ frat bar. Too bad about the economy and a once "cool part of the world." 

Winesnob24 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Mike is on the money – Mike the owner, who you may remeber from the HBO series Bob and Mr. Show, handles his business after the dearly departed Brownies has left us. This establishment is now home to around 1400 albums on the juke box. Did I mention the 4 to 8 happy hour? Quite possibly the best snack mix in town. My only slight is the lack of Budweiser. Sorry I have redneck ties. Overall this place scratches the itch for a bar that I can repeatedly run to. 

TommieGerl 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Best Jukebox – Once smoking in bars is outlawed, this place with definitely improve. There's too much smoke (what else is new - it's the E. Village) at times and zero ventiliation. The jukebox is amazing, with literally thousands of mp3s. There's also a pool table, Pac-Man and other arcade games. We hit Hi-Fi for an occasional happy hour (2 for 1) and game of pool. No food, but you can have pizza delivered. 

ladytronica 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

jukebox to rival many of NYC's finest! – To the scaredy-cat that was freaked out about the "homeboys" and "rap," first of all, join us in the real New York City, my friend! The crowd leans towards the rocker/hipster edge, which is fine by me, and drinks are reasonable. The highlight of this spot, however, is the oft-mentioned jukebox-- it is top-notch! If you're into the dive-bar feel and want to pick your own tunes and hear your fellow patrons' picks, this is a great choice! 

Durden66 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Matt06 is out of his mind – "Too much Rap and Homeboys"?? Dont be scared little boy, its new york city... Actually, the crowd at this bar is about 10% "minority" - but who cares?? The people are all cool. The jukebox is awesome and has anything you could possibly imagine if you're really a music-head. I've never had a bad time there. Cool bartenders, and a great vibe.