Rudy’s Bar & Grill
“Booths are so thoroughly upholstered with red duct tape I honestly think they're made of the stuff at this point.”
“I've lost count of how many dogs I've eaten through the years at Rudy's, which is mostly due to my addiction to Blondes.”
“You cant miss it with the giant pig outside, it brought back memories to my childhood at Six Flags.”
Rudy’s Bar & Grill
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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This place is hopping, packed, crazy and fun……look up dive bar in the dictionary and their picture may be there. Loved it, Loved dive bars because the people are real. Free hot dog on check in so what more could you ask for with your beer. Drinks are very reasonable. Some tables and bar seats for this smallish NYC bar and wow can they pack them in. Friendly people and lots of regulars. This was #4 on our bar crawl……girls night and we stayed longer here than we did some of the other places we traveled to. Fun Girls night out!
Love this dive. Cheap. No frills. Cash only. Hate the fact that the back is closed off now. Now you get cancer simply if you stand out back. Free hot dogs are a big plus. Closes at the time it's supposed to!!
I will admit that I am torn with this bar. I love the dive bar feel. I love the cheap house beers served in pitchers. I love the back yard with its giant projected TV. You can easily walk in here with $20 and drink happily for a few hours with friends, which is fantastic for the area.
I was first drawn into the comforts of Rudy's piggy embrace a few years ago. I did not realize at the time that so many people knew and loved it. Unevenly padded and duct tape booths, surly bouncer, even surlier bartenders. Once grabbing their attention, I grab (even to this day) one of their house drafts in either pint or pitcher form. They also offer fairly cheap shots which will help you deal with the general stickiness of all those who occupied the booth before you arrived. Now the big draw has and will forever be, the complimentary hot dogs with drink purchase. While I am not into hot dogs, almost every single human I know loves them and cherishes these tube shaped gifts as if they had never had food before. They just need to pad the stomach with something cheap, dirty and salty at the end of a long night. To be completely honest, I am there for the booze deals.
I always enjoy the company of the friends I find myself here with and the cold beer that fills my glass. Yet I cannot seem to find the deep love that most of my friends feel for this bar. Since it is located in a super touristy part of town, it can be packed, especially in the summer. Yes its bar is lined usually lined with regulars but there's also the chance of being surrounded by irritating college kids looking to score a free dawg or taking a picture with the figurehead of the bar, Rudy himself. If I had the choice, I'd rather spend my time in a dive downtown. However, if I am in the area on a random tuesday, it is nice to visit. If I have cash handy that is.
Oh snap! Did Rudy's get new hot dogs?!?! The free hot dog I just ate tasted as if it fell from heaven. Deeeeeeelish!!! Booze is still cheap & does the trick. Is everyone here a newborn baby???? No, I'm just old as f@$k now. My bad
This place is casual and fun, even if quite dark inside, the atmosphere of the people that attend this bar is fun and enthusiastic. Service is super nice too.
Secret: ask for a god dog, especially if you've been out drinking, they will give you a warm delicious and FREE hot dog! And with a smile! I've never been given free food with such kindness from bartenders.
5 Stars automatically for the service and beer. Cold beers, warm hot dogs, and cheap prices?
4 Stars for the asinine door man and lack of room to do/go anywhere. Just grab that pitcher and hold on tight…
Rudy's is a very unusual bar.
The People: The crowd ranges from sloppy 23-year-old graduates, questionably under-aged students from the Bronx and motorcycle men.
The Place: The decor involves a lot of happy piggies, and booths made of red duct tape. The music is randomly selected from a jute box. There is a back room with tables full of smokers (I did not feel like I belonged in there).
The Things: The drinks are probably the cheapest in Manhattan. There are free hot dogs. It is a great place to bring friends who cannot wrap their head around NYC prices.
Rudy's is a cash-only bar, run by a few happy older European men. It's is a very rowdy bar you will NOT be bringing your bumble date to. If you are not looking to check your Canadian Goose parka and sit around and drink $35 cocktails you cannot pronounce, this is your place.
Solid night.
Comfortable and characteristic bar to stop for a quick drink or two. Great selection of draft beer (Goose IPA is recommended) and they are also know for their hotdogs (though I didn't try these). Located in Hells Kitchen, so easy to reach and lots going on in the area.