Scout Lansing

169 is a timeless classic LES bar. It’s the type of spot where you might see a goblin or a ghoul on the wall or hallucinate one in the bathroom. You can spend hours here at a booth with your buddies, embarrassing yourself on the pool table, or hanging out in the backyard. You may not know what time it is, or what day of the week, but that is the beauty of 169. The staff is fun and friendly. I especially enjoyed getting to know the bartenders Ian and Hugo. You can’t go wrong ordering a refreshing Tecaté or Pickle-back shot here.