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The Whiskey Ward

4.7

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Come for the whiskey, but stay for more whiskey. Located in theLower East Side, which was once known as the "whiskey ward," this bar prides itself on its wide selection of strong and flavorful bourbons, scotches, and other whiskeys. Happy Hour is 5-8p every day except Sunday and features USD15 sangria pitchers and USD4 well drinks and draft beers. There are also daily drink specials such as a beer and a call shot for USD7. Though its not exactly a dive bar, there is a jukebox and pool table, which makes The Whiskey Ward a fa... read more

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121 Essex St, New York, NY, 10002, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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abba1224 
18 years ago

Rude staff! – The staff is horrible, always making you feel that you did something wrong. They offer peanuts but come to tell you not make a mess. You order a drink and they come to tell you not to spill it. One of my friend spilled his drinked and the staff refused to serve him again!!!!!!!! I don't recommend this place if you go out with friends. Great spot if you like to be yelled at though. 

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19 years ago

owner with the nicest hair – cold beer, beautiful people, feels like home. warm, friendly staff. good music, good toilet, affordable, and well conditioned hair all around. 

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miss_thing 
19 years ago

What more could you want? – The Whiskey Ward gives you everything and more...great owners, hot bartenders, zombie djs, a pool table and of course miss bettie page! If you want a home away from home this is it. If you want a fun night out this is where you should go. You see the Whiskey Ward isn't one of those second rate, knock-off, rip-off bars you find in the city these days, it's the original and still the best. 

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surferboyjh 
19 years ago

BEST BAR IN LOWER EAST SIDE – if you want a bar where the crowd is hip, the service excellent and the drinks not overpriced, whiskey ward is the place!!!! no hip hop music here. put your money in the juke box and play music from the cure to zeppelin. shauna is my favorite bartender and the owner sandee is the best!!!! she'll be right beside you throwing them down!!!!!! 

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miss_davis 
20 years ago

NY's 17th Ward is Whiskey Washed – Although the neighborhood has changed for the mundane, one can still go to the Whiskey Ward, order a Parker all the while conversing with the drink special's name-sake and rock to the dj's eclectic collections. This is an establishment that cares about the community and takes active measures to participate in worthy causes. Whether it is to run campaigns to save animal shelters, or to stand up to unfair laws, by patronizing this taproom one is partaking in the benafaction of all the 26 ward... read more

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20 years ago

Go to this Bar now... – I come over to New york from England pretty regularly, but only just discovered Whiskey Ward last week...can't recommend it enough. Got a big glass of Jack and a beer for $6....the crowd was laid back and friendly, the staff were the same and the jukebox pumped out an endless stream of Led Zeppelin classics!!! What more could you ask for?? 

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boo143boo 
20 years ago

Love it! – Great Place! Clean...Not Crowded...Great After Hour! I highly recommend this place to my friends! 

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virgillio 
21 years ago

AbFab – The Ward is without doubt one of the coolest places in New York. I almost dont want to spread the word on this rare gem. The space is big enough to go in groups yet there is plenty of room to saunter away into a corner for a little intimacy. One thing I have noticed is the bar can go from having just a few people to very crowded and the level of service never drops off, there is always an extra hand on hand to jump in. The mix of people can get interesting, regulars, real drinkers, groups, romantic couples, pool play... read more

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parker668 
22 years ago

Best Thursday EVER – I went to this Whiskey Ward yesterday (Thursday) and I have to say it was one of the best "drinker's days" in over a year! We all know Thursday is the best day to drink in NYC, and now I've found the best place to do it. Great cold beer, excellent selection of top-shelf whiskeys, beautiful girls and great people all around. The DJ was awesome and very open to requests. What more could you want???? 

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How is The Whiskey Ward rated?

The Whiskey Ward has a 4.7 star rating with 423 reviews. 

When is The Whiskey Ward open?

The Whiskey Ward is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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