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Beers & bar snacks are offered along with sports on 17 screens at this collegiate watering hole.

At a glance

#216 of 237 Event venues in New York #449 of 605 Bars in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.20

2.3 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★53%
  • 4 ★28%
  • 3 ★11%
  • 2 ★3%
  • 1 ★6%
109 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States
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Quick facts

What is the rating of Off the Wagon?
Off the Wagon is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 3,239 reviews.
How does Off the Wagon rank in New York?
Off the Wagon is #216 of 237 Event venues in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Off the Wagon located?
109 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States — 2.3 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Off the Wagon?
Phone: +1 212-533-4487 · Website: offthewagonnyc.com
Manny
I’ve been to a bunch of bars in the area. This place is the best. Bartender that works there Chelsea is the absolute best. Always smiling and spreading positive vibes. My go to bar in the city! Thank you Off the Wagon for consistency and remaining a gem in this city!
Sebastian Rollo (srollo1020)
We were there celebrating our friends engagement. I was one of the few not drinking and was trying to get the tall female bartenders attention at the end of the bar, but it seemed like she didn’t hear me. Truthfully it seemed more like she was ignoring me because she was ignoring the majority of our group during our time there, whereas the other shorter bartender was super polite and friendly to us and never hesitated to take our order. So I lightly tapped on her shoulder when her back was turned and politely asked for a water whenever she had a minute. Instead I got a stiff hand, attitude and cold shoulder. So I went back down to the middle of the bar and was able to get help from the other shorter bartender. After a few minutes the tall bartender came back over and while I was mid conversation with a friend, she starts jabbing me in the shoulder, mocking me, “CaN i gEt A WaTer? cAN i GeT a WaTEr?!?” Initially I thought it was a joke because she was yelling it at me in front of our group with everyone staring, but she was dead serious and proceeded to berate me about it. The rest of my friends walked away as she proceeded to lecture me about how rude it was that I interrupted her changing the TVs (had no clue that’s what she was doing at the time) and how I had the audacity to lightly tap her shoulder when I thought she hadn’t heard me.

I apologized and walked away, refusing to spend any more money there. None of the rest of my group (12+ people) spent any more money after the interaction as it left a sour taste in all of our mouth so we decided to finish our drinks and close out. As we were closing, the bartender took it a step further, going out of her way to my girlfriend and her friends, telling them “tell your friend to NEVER touch a woman like that ever again. It’s completely inappropriate and It’s SUCH a pet peeve of mine”. I had already apologized and I thought we had moved on like adults. Going completely out of her way to make baseless accusations slandering me about touching her inappropriately to my girlfriend and her friends completely crosses a line. We will not be returning.
Brandon Valentin
Been coming to this spot for almost two years now and it’s always a good time.
Diverse crowd, mixed music, friendly bartenders and the disco just takes you back.
This is my favorite of the sister bars and a great way to start a Friday night.
Always convenient that artichoke is right next door to sober up after too!
Christina Parker
A spooky experience! Came here during halloweekend with my long time partner who likes to boogey so much he should have dressed up as the boogey man! :D
While our mixed drinks were far more mix than drink, the energetic music and festive decorations made for a special night filled with costumes and convos. Great service as well.
Michael Brissie (mwomp)
The blue corn empanadas were fantastic, especially as a gluten-free option. The sauce served with them is a perfect compliment. The fries were also fantastic. Good service, with friendly bartenders and crowd. The DJ played an excellent mix that made the vibe wonderful.
Sampsa
This place is fantastic! I stumbled in some years ago - no pun intended. During the day (read 11am to 8pm) you can catch a game and if you are smart enough to go to one of the comedy clubs nearby, you will catch a lot more than a game here after that. I’ve been here multiple times and have always come back - for good reason. If you get a chance to meet PJ behind the bar - it’s all in your favor! What a superb gentleman!
Isabel
Came here to watch the Nuggets and Miami NBA game. The bartenders were friendly enough and pretty attentive. We sat at the bar but I cheeked the upstairs out and downstairs. There’s quite a bit of seating but it gets kinda crowded during the game. I enjoyed watching the game. The bartenders were repping the Miami Heat when we went. Nice to see them in the spirt. The food is your typical bar food. Ordered buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks, we received it in a timely manner. It definitely hit the spot. Can’t complain. We had a great time.
Taylor Snipes
Amazing spot to watch sports and grub on some good bar food. This place also gets rowdy late night with a lively crowd. I came in to watch some college football the other day and ordered some chipotle bbq wings and fried pickles. The wings were delicious and they have 8 flavors to choose from. Fried pickles were amazing too. They have plenty of TVs and a bunch of local beer on tap. There’s an upstairs as well so plenty of room for games and late night dancing.
Jon (JSR)
Visited this place for the first time with my friends and my gosh we had such a fun experience! The staff was incredible. We were a big group and sat upstairs and the bartender up there was just the nicest guy and incredibly fun. The food offered here is amazing!! The best thing on the menu in my opinion was the empanadas (chicken was my favorite) and the tater tots!!
Just an overall amazing experience and will definitely be coming back here again!
Jalford Neely
Haven't been here in over 15 years. Saw I was in the area for set and I had to stop by. The little bit of time I got to spend here certainly brought back the old memories of dropping shots into beers back in the day. The setup has certainly been updated, and the many TV screens really make sure that you see the game from anywhere. I ordered the sliders and they were very good and the onions really gave them a nice flavor. Ryan the bartender was funny, attentive and brought a lot of personality to the spot. I would recommend a visit from anyone. ♨️💯☺️

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