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Subway Inn

Dive Bar$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Subway Inn

5.9^/10

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"Decent little dive with cheap beers near the bridge"(5 Tips)
"charm and definitely not a dive bar look but some divey patrons"(2 Tips)
"You can order wings from "Atomic Wings" here."(2 Tips)
"Tony met up with David Chang at this “genuine dive bar.”"(2 Tips)

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Jeremy WilcoxMarch 20, 2015
Is a dive still a dive if it relocates? We'll find out, as this place has reopened in a new home on 2nd avenue. http://gothamist.com/2015/03/17/subway_inn_is_back.php#photo-1
Daniel WSeptember 23, 2014
You can order wings from "Atomic Wings" here. The nuclear wings were pretty weak - ate all ten without sipping my beer. Anyways, if you're looking for a convenient dive bar, this place works.
JC Martinez-SifreJuly 31, 2014
Dive bar, for sure, but a sublime and perfected atmosphere of a New York City preserved and becoming of the best laid plans of Louis Winthorpe III and Billy Ray Valentine #TradingPlaces
Brenda ParisFebruary 21, 2017
The food is great. There is just a great vibe here, food energy. Bartenders are fantastic. Always a good time.
Chris ScottJune 20, 2015
The new location is cleaner than the old one but the bartenders, jukebox, and crowd are the same which is good. Atomic Wings in the back of the bar.
JetzNYJanuary 15, 2017
Been here 5+ times
What OUT for JERK BARTENDER on SUNDAYS 5pm I ASKED FOR LIMES 3X HE BLEW ME OFF HAVING TO ASK HIS FRIEND SITTING NEXT TO ME FOR LIMES HE THEN TAKES LIMES OUT OF CONTAINER SLAMMING THEM IN FRONT OF ME
Peter SmithJune 15, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Only place in an upscale neighborhood for a working person to get a fair priced drink to unwind after work. Mingle with all aspects of life from suits to dish washers in this dive bar from another era
DoubleDeuceMarch 29, 2015
It still has that new bar smell! Post-renovation, it's spacious. It has no charm and definitely not a dive bar look but some divey patrons for sure.
Rodrigo SalazarJanuary 21, 2013
favorite dive bar in midtown. atomic wings delivers. i like the boneless bbq wings
Village VoiceAugust 31, 2010
One of our 10 best Manhattan bars- the dirty floors, slanted seats, ancient bar staff, and old regulars reeking of booze and death are ambiance you want to bottle.
Gary WrightJuly 30, 2014
We truly don't value something until it is no longer there. I'm not a bar customer anywhere, so I was not one to help support them - but valued their style (& use of their bathroom a couple times.)
Chris SDecember 14, 2016
Not as good as the original, but still far better than any bars in this area. Cold beer. Cheap. Clean lines. Characters.
Brenda ParisFebruary 21, 2017
Everything. Food, bartenders and vibe, just great!
Alex RobertsonNovember 8, 2018
a fine UES dive bar and a good place to watch soccer, but the guy gave me my check really early which seemed sort of rude
JetzNYJanuary 15, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Was told the Jerk Wings are very good more of a Grilled flavor stay away from Super HOT
Brad GrahamSeptember 21, 2013
A genuine dive (on the upper east-side). Across from Bloomingdales.
Jeff YablonDecember 12, 2009
Great dive in a neighborhood not known for that. Watching the guys in suits try to score with women you wouldn't expect to see them with is great fun.
Jason BrewJune 11, 2016
Decent little dive with cheap beers near the bridge
wardOctober 27, 2018
Great bar food, served hot and quick.
JetzNYOctober 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Not Typical Bar Food was informed everything is made in House and Fresh Friendly No Bullshit Staff
DApril 3, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Get the empanadas with spicy sauce.
will suttonDecember 22, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Don't forget to tip your Sunday bartender
Johann R.August 8, 2014
Chill divey bar. A bit broken down but part of its charm.
Monse MetiamJune 9, 2015
Good place for drinks and wings
Oscar HernandezSeptember 30, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Good booze, Good food, good vibes! Swing thru!
YaniqueAugust 29, 2014
Great drinks in this dive bar!
jayDecember 28, 2011
While the wife, gf or significant other shops, buying me stuff that doesn't fit, that I won't wear and is instant joke material, I sit here, drinking.
Annie AlfstadOctober 27, 2014
Best. Divebar. Ever.
Travel ChannelNovember 14, 2011
Tony met up with David Chang at this “genuine dive bar.” As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Sean FlemingDecember 16, 2014
This place is permanently closed. But will reopen on 60th and 2nd where the Blue Room used to be.
Sidonie Hand HalfordMarch 14, 2022
Lovely service, nice beer!
M Reilly-BrooksApril 2, 2018
Wings and a (diner) burger are a okay.
Andrew HayesApril 30, 2011
Great, great dive bar. Avoid looking into the light on the booths though. They'll blind you.
David NugentJuly 18, 2011
If you like cold beer and the smell of broken dreams, you'll love the Subway Inn.
Dorian MariéAugust 12, 2014
Awesome beer and barmen
Karl HobartMay 18, 2010
Stand by the window and drink vodka sodas as quickly as possible...it's a place for illict encounters!
Mike HellerNovember 24, 2012
Fun small spot, good prices for 10065
Monica CullenSeptember 9, 2015
Pitchers of bud light are 14$
BravoDecember 2, 2010
Down and dirty shot and beer bar. How do you beat it?-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef
Vincent QAugust 7, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Dive dive dive. Dive.
Raj S.September 16, 2011
A nice dive bar on the Upper East Side.
George Willomon IIISeptember 1, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Sunday funday...don't forget to tip Will and John
Michael LuckenbillMay 30, 2012
Best Dive Bar in New York City ~ Anthony Bourdain
Ryan GallagherApril 15, 2016
Just like the old version only cleaner.
Brandon HaasAugust 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try and beat Ned Sedlak in Erotic Photo Hunt! Impossible task...
David MaherOctober 19, 2011
Wow...I really wish I could've stopped by for a drink in 1986. Crazy!
Daniel McDonoughSeptember 12, 2014
Save the Subway Inn!
ReginaJune 11, 2011
If you want to get dusted...this is your place!
Anibal NunezAugust 28, 2014
cheap drinks
Jennifer C.May 6, 2011
Good music and cheap beer.

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