Puffy’s Tavern
“Pretty cool ambiance, not exactly divey, but not exactly casual either.”
“Dart Board in the back is good for just messing around but kind of inconvenient when shooting a match.”
“In a land as out-of-touch with reality as TriBeCa is, Puffy's is a welcome dose of down-to-earth-iness that this Yelper appreciates.”
Puffy’s Tavern
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Good little dive bar with good music, good beer choices, and friendly service.
We just popped in here for a drink with friends on our Tribeca quest to visit as many bars as possible. Puffy's was one of our first stops in the middle of the day, maybe around 1pm. Our group of 4 were the only ones in the place. The TVs were showing soccer games (on mute) and a variety of music was playing from 90s to country.
When I asked where the restrooms were, the bartender pointed to two, but said the second one was a little more presentable. As a woman in a bar, I SO appreciate that, so THANK YOU! The bathroom was definitely clean, but my concern is what it might look like if it was Saturday at 1am rather than 1pm.
Regardless, it was a casual and divey little place, and I'd return.
Yana the bartender is amazing. Came here and she made me a Moscow mule and it was one of the best I ever had. She is friendly attentive and knows what she is doing.Will definitely be back here.
Puffy's Tavern
NY Manhattan Tribeca
1pm Sunday 24th July 2016
Five Stars
I cannot believe how many dive bars are in downtown Manhattan: The Patriot, Jeremy's, Raccoon Lounge, etc. Puffy's was absolutely awesome. We came here on Sunday to watch the final day of competition of the 2016 Crossfit Games. We had the entire bar to ourselves. It was Happy Hour All Day meaning $5 Pints. I had 3 Boddington's and played a ton of free darts. I also had a $10 Fellini Sandwich. I think you are supposed to get a choice of bread but no selection was offered. The bread was a bit hard, porous, with a dusting of flour. THe Sopressata was salty and bit spicy. The half moon shaped mozzarella was soft but dry for being "fresh." The olive oil marinated hot peppers and Arugula added some complexity to the sandwich. It was overall good and filling. The Solitary Bartender made sure we were all taken care of. Definitely a place to go to drink and be merry.
Puffy's Tavern is a nice break from all the swanky restaurants and bars in TriBeCa. This place is a no thrills, to the point bar. It's a little dark, but it adds to the feel to it. Order a beer or cider from the bar tender and enjoy a chill evening catching up with friends. There's a dart board in the back for you to enjoy or you can watch the people walk by Puffy's hoping you'll see Taylor Swift (her penthouse is across the street and she did go to Puffy's once according to the bartender).
Came in on a Monday. Mellow crowd, typical beer selections, running about $3-$8 a beer. Nothing crazy on the liquor option.
Music is classic/ modern rock hits with 3 TVs covering. Mixed crowd of accents & suits. Regulars afoot, chatting it up with the bartenders…the aroma of fruited beers lingers past as the thud of the dart board creeps the hum of 90's alternative music.
I could keep going but fuck, it's a bar…grab a drink or move along!
I was hoping to stop into a little dive bar for an afternoon beer. I didn't like the vibe in here and the bartender was not very friendly. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood, this is one of the locals bar. I only saw one other guy there with his son. The bartender was really friendly with him. And actually continued his conversation with him and he wrote down the wifi password for me and he just handed it to me. He did mention I should use all caps and the password didn't even work. And he didn't even bother to ask. Life is too short to be paying $6 dollars for a crappy experience.
Thanks but no thanks!
Wandering the streets of SoHo,
lunch was a no-go,
until I stumbled upon Puffy's Tavern.
Don't be fooled by the bland exterior,
their sandwiches are anything but inferior.
Yes, at a place called Puffy's.
An Italian sammich dream come true,
this will bring out the stallion in you.
Prosciutto, sopressata and fresh mozzerelle!
Salami, tomatoes, peppers hotter than hell!
A crispy bread or a flattened panini,
whatever you please is placed between these carbs neatly!
Channel Donatella, Giselle or Valentina.
Or be a Soprano, De Niro or Sofia!
The choices are endless, can't you see?
When bread, meats and cheeses collide, how could you be more happy?
Puffy's, I will forgive you for your weird ass name…
because when I enter your doors I've got meat on the brain.
Yum.
OK so there is no way a dive bar will get 5 stars from me but this place is a solid 4 star establishment. I came in late one night with a coupe of friends. The bartender was on point and didn't delay my drinks; which of course was my purpose for being there. The entire place had a good feel. The customers were friendly and joyous but not loud or obnoxious. There is seating along the bar and some small tables on the edge. There is also a dart board in the back. They do have house darts so go in and have some fun. Music was very good and the lighting was not too dark but thankfully not at all bright either. Very friendly and I hope to make it back again — sorry I don't have the name of the bartender he was friendly and cute – but taken .. too bad (LOL).
They also make sandwiches which I was told are very good. Maybe I need to try this place during the day.