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 métier visualy and aurally from that city, which is reflected in its playlist; Funk (aka Meters) Deep Funk, Jazz-Funk, Disco-Funk, Funk-Funk, World & Afrobeat, Big Band, Be-bop, Latin & Surf. Featuring artist that you never hear anywhere else such as Mose Alison, Jimmy Smith & McGriff, "Groove" Holmes, Louis Armstrong, Dr John, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Elvis, Bridget Bardot, LuLu, Nancy Sinatra, Serge Gainbourg, Leonard Cohen, Parliment & Johnny "Guitar" Watson, AWB & Tower of Power.

Open from 4pm to 4am with happy hour everyday from 4 to 7:30pm; $3 off well booze, $2 off of everything else.

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!!

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Our new MySpace account is www.myspace.com/169barbooking

We're looking for our old friends and new friends...