Scratcher

About

Bars

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 209 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003

Phone: (212) 477-0030

Work Hours

Mon 4:00 pm-3:00 am
Tue 3:00 pm-3:00 am
Wed 3:00 pm-3:00 am
Thu 3:00 pm-3:00 am
Fri 3:00 pm-3:00 am
Sat 3:00 pm-3:00 am
Sun 4:00 pm-3:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Music
    Juke Box
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Smoking
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
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    Has TV
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Sidney M.

    star star star star star 11 June 2026

    My husband and I just happened to stumble in this bar as we were walking around New York City and this place is just the best! We spent an hour talking with a couple about our upcoming trip to Italy - the bartenders were so friendly and fun and helpful, especially to a pair of Texans who were a little lost. This is just a great neighborhood bar that I definitely recommend.

  • Tessie V.

    star star star star_border star_border 11 June 2026

    Honestly, like -- this is one of my favourite bars but mostly due to memories and aesthetic. Most of the time, the bartenders are rude af or just don't give a damn. Often times they're talking to their friends and regulars. If you can get ignore that it's a pretty chill bar.

    Happy Hour is good, but the mixed drinks are weak. If you sit there for a while and rub the bartender's asses (BE EXTRA EXTRA NICE, WAIT 10 MINUTES FOR A DRINK, RETURN YOU GLASSES TO THE BAR) You can get an actual decent pour.

    That being said -- it actually it one of my favourite bars. It's just an awesome place to mellow out in and they take card. The seating is great for small groups. And I adore the medium sized alcove in the back for a group.  They're open pretty late, but are known for just shutting down whenever it gets a bit dead.

    On Sunday evenings there is live music!

  • Myles C.

    star star star star star_border 5 June 2026

    Wanted to find a quieter alternative to McSorley's closeby, and stumbled into this little bar. It was pretty loud on a Saturday night but that's kind of to be expected. We sat at a table close to the bar which gave us easy access to drinks and gave us enough privacy to have a conversation.

    There's a good range of beer and pretty reasonably priced. They did close up shop at 3AM when it was supposed to be 4, which is kind of annoying but not a dealbreaker.

    Dimly lit and feels pretty intimate. A good place to talk over drinks.

  • Dhruv S.

    star star star star star_border 15 May 2026

    Went in there for a few drinks with a friend around 8 pm on a Tuesday. Very nice and friendly vibes from the place. Is a low key watering hole in a busy neighborhood but has a calming feel to itself. Drinks were reasonable and the collection of liquor seemed adequate.
    A very no frills place and I had a great time catching up with my friend. The bar lived up to its "bar" quality.

  • Brian M.

    star star star star star 15 May 2026

    Quiet, no nonsense bar. Love this spot for going and catching up with friends in the area. It's a quiet spot with a decent happy hour and never have an issue grabbing a table and hanging with friends.

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