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Fish Bar

Bar

Intimate, down-to-earth bar with frequent entertainment, including DJs, movie nights & live music. People often mention drinks, good, Great, great, friends,


Address

237 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (143 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Monday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 3 AM
  • Friday: 4 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 2 PM to 4 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (11) good (7) Great (6) great (6) friends (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lord Jameson B. 2 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Great place to meet up with people and have drinks, staff is great there and they give you the feeling of being part of the place even if it’s your first time there. Good music drinks are good and they aren’t pricey. The whole look/feel of the place is pretty amazing. Bartenders are amazing and really make you feel comfortable being there even with a bunch of strangers. I’ve met really good people there. The whole vibe there is amazing. Definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to go mingle with locals. I want to do my quinceñera there
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie 4 years ago on Google • 344 reviews
    Cheap drinks and very interesting decor. I personally call this bar the "money ceiling bar". Service from the bartender was fast and mixed drinks were strong. Would definitely come back here for a low key night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiyeon K. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok meet ur ex here cos it's def casual enough and no weird extra feelings. My friend and her ex came to this place, they made up and became friends again. So. Yeah. That's the vibe. Really cool place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen F. 3 years ago on Google
    A very fun and friendly local bar. Fun decor and zero attitude! The bartenders are friendly and welcoming. It’s everything you’d want from a nice local watering hole!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M.A. L. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the very very very last holdouts from the old NYC East Village we all knew and loved. Down to earth yet with a bit of grit, atmospheric, entertainment from time to time that includes poetry, jazz and folk. Drinks are great and still with prices that us artist types can afford.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan S. 4 months ago on Google • 504 reviews
    Nice enough place, with two bars and pool tables, and a band playing on Saturday night. But pretty much empty as well.

  • 3/5 Maurice S. 5 months ago on Google • 389 reviews
    Took 2 tries to get a Margarita right but they were chill about it. A basic tavern.

  • 1/5 Josie_ A. 8 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Blonde female bartender was super rude. I walked in to meet some friends and she was short with me immediately. When I placed my cash on the bar to pay she picked it up, threw it around to see how much I put down, and then said “no one from your little group over there has tipped.” Her tone was very snippy and unprofessional. This was untrue as one of our friends tipped for the group. Instead of staying there for multiple drinks we decided to leave because of her attitude. She also made the worst drink I’ve ever had and it’s only 2 ingredients. It’s also cash only and the drinks are the same price as every other bar in nyc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little East Village bar. Cash only with an interesting interior. A great place to drink a beer with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel M. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Awesome dive to grab a drink. Heat would make it better but the heats in the booze!

  • 5/5 Michael D. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    I was greeted by a very professional bartender on a chilly Monday night. The bar was warm and the Clash was playing!! The drinks were delicious. Definitely coming back!!

  • 5/5 Keri M. 10 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Fish Bar, love it! What a find! Great vibe, laid back, super friendly, a great neighborhood spot. Dion was welcoming and makes great drinks. The fish decor is awesome. Very cool East Village bar!!!

  • 5/5 Christian Frederick S. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    No nonsense classic bar with good music, good prices, and good energy. Go on Saturday nights for classic hip hop mixes by Dion.

  • 5/5 Eileen K. 3 years ago on Google
    Most fun and best company. Love this place.

  • 5/5 randy w. 6 months ago on Google
    Great: local old school village bar.

  • 1/5 Liam H. 4 years ago on Google
    STAY AWAY! Upon entering the bar the only clientele were creepy older men who ended up making my friends and I all uncomfortable. In addition, the bartenders and employees were’t welcoming at all, when I went to show my REAL New York State ID (I’m 22 years old), the bartender (who looked like a wannabe rockstar phony) proceeded to DENY my ID and told me to leave the establishment. Obviously their staff needs additional education and training on what IDs look like and how to treat their customers. This closet of a bar is an absolute dump, don’t waste your time or money!!

  • 5/5 Arjun R. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm a patron for fifteen years now. That says it all.

  • 4/5 Sarah T. 2 years ago on Google
    Cheap drinks, nice bartenders, good music. Missing a star for lack of A.C. on a 90 degree day. Cash only.

  • 4/5 John O. 4 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. The staff is really friendly and the drinks are good. They even let you bring outside food (not drinks) inside. I just wish they accepted cards but I guess that's part of the charm of this place!

  • 5/5 Samir Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Cash only. Easy-going spot to hang with friends

  • 4/5 James B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fish Bar is our favorite date night / special occasion spot. The food is always delicious, but the service and ambiance is what makes this resturant truly special. You must get the Bottariga pasta and the lamb. For wine, try the Terre Brune.

  • 5/5 Christian C. 2 years ago on Google
    Dive bar that isn’t creepy. Great place to meet a date for a drink.

  • 5/5 dion d. 5 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Great low key bar!! Music is great and the bartenders are awesome**!! Good deals n heavy pours!! What more could u want....SATURDAY N FRIDAY NIGHTS ROCK!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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