Day 233—Monday, August 30th, 2010
Dave's Tavern
We’ve had two extra-bright bar crawls in the last two days. I actually have some color on my skin and I need to bring it back to my usual shade of light green.So, tonight it’s back to the basics and we’re off to Dave’s Tavern in Hell’s Kitchen. The name alone is nice and simple and I read that they have free peanuts, reason enough to make this place worthy of being bar number 233.
Okay, here we are at 30th and Ninth Ave. Twelve blocks up and we're there.
And baboom! Here we are, Dave's Tavern.
Nice and dark in here and plenty of seats at the bar, perfect! Hey, where's the free peanuts?
The lovely and friendly bartender, Natalia serves up your basic Budweiser.
And I happily accept it. Cheers!
Here's a shot of the bar from the far angle.
Some of the drafts available at the bar.
Bill's been a regular here for over 15 years, even though he's only lived in the city for two years. Before that he lived in Boston and would come to New York on the weekends and hang out here. Now that's dedication I can respect!
This is an original painting that hangs on the back wall featuring some of the regulars at Dave's Tavern.
And speaking of regulars, here's another friendly one up at the bar, Todd.
I don't know this guy's name, but with all that white stuff coming out of his nose, he's either got a cold or a problem with the old Devil's Dandruff.
Back at the bar, Natalia is taking care of business.
There's a pool table in the back room.
And if you've indulged a bit too much, you can sleep it off on this comfy, green leather couch.
A vintage Yuengling's sign hangs on the brick wall behind a low-lit chandelier.
Here's Natalia pouring a pitcher.
And here's the pitcher, but who's drinking it?
Here's the pitcher drinkers, who have stepped away from the bar to pose for the 365 camera. From left: Jose and Sonya.
Todd and Natalia put some songs on the jukebox.
Goodnight, everybody!
Review
Dave’s Tavern is a no-frills place where the jukebox and drinks are king. The bar is filled with friendly regulars who make the occasional visitor from the nearby Port Authority bus station feel like one too. The bartenders are friendly and female and the jukebox is loud and usually playing vintage to ‘80’s hard rock. Loudly. They like it loud in here.
It’s a full bar with a generous selection of bottled beers and draft beers including: Budweiser, Yuengling, Blue Moon and Bud Light. Happy Hour runs from Monday to Friday, 4pm-7pm with various drink specials including three dollar Budweisers and Yuengling.
Dave’s Tavern is a nice place to enjoy a drink or five, but where were the free peanuts?
Dave's Tavern
574 Ninth Ave. (Near 42nd St.)
212-229-2122
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