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.

SUPER BOWL!!

 

HAPPY HOUR TILL 7:30!! 200 CHICKEN WINGS FREE! (first come first served) TILL THEY RUN OUT! CRAYFISH!

13 FOOT BIG SCREEN, HD PROJECTOR AND TWO HD FLAT SCREENS!! 

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 can beer & shot (your choice 12oz "old man" can beer and a well shot), $2 off everything; Bud Bottle $2, Jameson shot $4, Jack shot $4

WE NOW HAVE THE BEST DUMPLINGS ALL NITE!! AND OUR FREAK'IN GARDEN IS OPEN!!

DRAFTS: Bavik Belgium Pils, Steen Brugge Abby Ale, Spaten Octoberfest, Fransiskaner Wisse, SouthHampton Porter 

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, HD TVs (rare & cool movies & major sports events) & 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.

 

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.

EVERY FRIDAY AT 9PM: 169 hosts swinging be-bop Jazz Piano Trio w/ guests vocalists

Every Tuesday Tom Thorndike piano trio

There is never a door charge for the general public!

 

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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

 

visit our page at http://www.bandmeup.co.uk/ 169Bar BandMix profile http://www.myjoog.com/tabid/61/ItemID/3315/Default.aspx

 

 

 

 

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THE MUSIC WE LIKE:

Etta James, Nina Simone, Billy Holiday, Cymande, Willie Henderson, Bobby Bird, Allen Toussaint, Paul Bley, Hank Mobley, Bud Powel, Les Baxter, Andrew Sisters, Esquivel, Roberto Menescal, Leroy Holmes, Lou Busch, Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri,. Shirley Bassey, Art Tatum, Mose Allison, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Stan Kenton, Frank Sinatra, Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Jimmy Smith, King Curtis, Amy Winehouse, Bobby Womack, Ann Peebles, Johnnie Taylor, The Astors, Don Convey, The knight Brothers, Eddie Floyd, The Sharpees, Jimmy 'Bo' Horne, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Eddy Giles, Willie G & The Six Pak, Johnny "guitar" Watson, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Bunny Berigan, Jimmy Giuffre, Anita O'Day, Henry Mancini, Lena Horne, Julie London, Oscar Peterson, Michel Legrand, and anyone one who sounds like them. Also; equaly obscure funk, soul & r&b, anything James Bond, & go-go, boogaloo and some garage music from the 60's. Beatnik Jazz from the late 50's & be-bop & swing,