Welcome to the historic 80+ year old, funky and infamous, "169 BAR" (aka "Bloody Bucket", "Bucket Of Blood") The last and oldest original bars in one of the last original neighborhoods in Manhattan.
Purchased by former New Orleans resident and musician Charles Hanson in 2006, the 169 Bar is now taking its metier visually and aurally from that city.
Open from 4pm to 4am with happy hour everyday from 4 to 7:30pm; $3 off well booze cocktails, $2 well shots, $2 off most of everything else.
Trucker's B.J. $3 (Shlitz, Pabst or Natty Lite cans and a shot!)Bud/Bud Lite Bottles $3
Yuengling Pints $3 Pitchers $12, Brooklyn Pils $4/$16, Affligem Abby Ale, Peroni, Paulaner
169 BAR is available for parties and events... please email Charles at astrochuck@hotmail.com
Original 169 BAR Drinks! First created and served by Charles from his unique and first hand perspective on BOOZE and Absinthe; The "Bloody Gargoyle" (Le Tourment Absinthe (yes its real), fresh lemon juice and a red wine float). For a late night pick-me-up The "Muddy Bucket" (Freeze dried coffee, Le Tourment Absinthe, Galliano and Baileys). For a summer time cool down; a Frozen regular or creamy "Apple Bubba" (Vodka, Puckers, one whole apple and a pinch of Baileys) and last but not least & Charles's fav the "Hell Boy Margarita" (Salted rim Martini glass, Bulliet Bourbon/Patron Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, equal parts fresh Lime, Grapefruit and Orange Juice) YUM! YUM! We also feature Peroni & Paulaner draft beer.
POOL TABLE, DARTS & A FISH! named "Jeff" who will chase your finger like he's a puppy and stare into your soul...yes, he's a fish...no, you wont believe it, round out the fun & festivities.
LIVE MUSIC! Recently used for an episode performance by "Flight of the Conchords" (episode 204) the fabulous New Orleans inspired "169" looks for same in its live music performers; All Acoustic genres of the world, Latin, R&B, Soul & Jazz-Funk. The 169 hosts a variety of live musical performers of local and international talent nightly. Late night after the performers check for our guest DJ line up.
There is never a door charge for the general public!!
If you would like to hear a typical 169 BAR playlist, email your request to Charles at astrochuck@hotmail.com and we will hook you up with a "share" link with "pandora Radio"
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Musicians: if you interested in booking a performance please read through the "BOOKING" page and respond back with the requested information.Our new MySpace account is www.myspace.com/169barbooking
We're looking for our old friends and new friends...
The 169 Bar, Tel: 212-473-8866
169 East Broadway, NYC, NY 10002-5543
Cross Streets: Rutgers St and East Broadway (Essex & Canal street is close enough)
Directions: Take the 
train to East Broadway exit, or the B train to Grand & Christie, walk East to Essex then South to East Broadway.
The 169 Bar has a capacity of 74 at any given time.
21 plus only
If you're interested in arranging a party please contact Charles at astrochuck@hotmail.com
169 Bar's Booking MySpace account is www.myspace.com/169barbooking If you wish to be contacted about booking a show friend us!
If anyone cancels your gig out of the blue please contact Charles astrochuck@hotmail.com
Anyone wanting photos of events or gigs or parties contact world famous Eddie "Ed" Isabella, he shot some of the better photos of the bar and you can also can check his amazing stuff at http://www.myspace.com/nycsnapper 