1. Rudy's Bar & Grill
8.5
627 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 275 tips and reviews
Nora Gomez: Free hot dogs! Cheap beer is always good, Rudy's Red is my favorite.
Apocalyptic Mar: Honestly this is one of the best bars in NYC! A very nice and mixed crowd. Cheap drinks and an awesome awesome atmosphere! I always meet such wonderful people when I come here. I absolutely love it!
Manuel Grondona: Everything, cheap beer, free hot dogs, cool peeps, what else do you need? Unfortunately I didn't know about this place until my last day
3. New World Stages
8.7
340 W 50th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews
Justin Luke: Come by the Time Out NY Lounge for cheap drinks, cute boys, and Broadway open mic EVERY Monday!
Joshua: Come on Thursdays between 830 and 10pm for the Kitty Glitter Cabaret. Great performers and cheap drinks!
Andres Elizondo: Fantastic theatre! I saw the Avenue Q production and The Play That Goes Wrong, which were masterfully done.
4. Hardware Bar
7.7
697 10th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 44 tips and reviews
Roger Newcomb: Cheap drinks and a sexy friendly staff.
Scott Burdick: $3 happy hour and Omar serving is the perfect combo. Great drinks served by a great bartender.
Larry: $3 margs, mimosas, champagne, and bloodies on Sat and Sun...great post-brunch spot (or pre-brunch if you're feeling really aggressive)
5. Il Melograno
8.1
501 W 51st St (10th Avenue), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 41 tips and reviews
Christopher: Not going to show on any Foodie Lists, but great beet salad, papardelle ragout, and cheap wine and main courses. Nice find in a relative food dessert.
Ariel Elizabeth: Cozy little place with delicious food and great service. I've spotted a few celebrities at this Italian gem. Get the 1/2 carafe of house wine for $15- it's good for 4 glasses!
Sara D'Alto (Cappelli): Food is delicious! And they have a super friendly staff. Feels like your back in Italy, very fresh & cozy! Try the cheese plate and the Pappardelle with Sausage. House Red is the best!
7. Pure Thai Cookhouse
8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 396 tips and reviews
Simon Kratzer: Authentic Thai restaurant with very friendly service and cheap drinks.
Eve Mersfelder: The ratchaburi noodles are in-freakin-credible. Love the atmosphere here - very Bangkok night market cool. The special app is always a solid pick too.
Time Out New York: Try the beef with chili. Wok-charred beef is tossed w/ kafir lime leaves & green beans, then bathed in a orange-tinted sauce of turmeric & Thai chilies. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.