Milano's Bar

413 reviews

51 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

+12122268844

About

Milano's Bar is a Bar located at 51 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012. It has received 413 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-4AM
Tuesday10AM-4AM
Wednesday8AM-4AM
Thursday8AM-4AM
Friday8AM-4AM
Saturday8AM-4AM
Sunday8AM-4AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Milano's Bar: 51 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

  • Milano's Bar has 4.5 stars from 413 reviews

  • Bar

  • "This is your typical hole-in-the-wall establishment"

    "This is such a chill dive bar"

    "No frills dive bar, which is my kind of dive bar"

    "Red hair tall bartender with beard who plays in a band kept making weird remarks to the people in our party"

    "This is one of the last true dive bars in the neighborhood"

Reviews

  • Brendan Klaus

This is your typical hole-in-the-wall establishment. Not one of the bartenders has been rude to me at all. In fact, the last bartender that served us there was awesome. Unfortunately it seems like there has been a regime change recently. Tonight I was kicked out for "appearing too intoxicated". Which apparently is a swipe at my recent disability. Recently I've lost about 60 lbs in a short amount of time, which has definitely changed my equilibrium. So I kinda walked into the bar stumbling. After serving me four drinks they cut me off, because I was stumbling. They didn't even talk to me, the part that bothers me the most, they told my wife, while I was in the bathroom, that they were cutting us off. I returned from the bathroom and my wife told me. I was honestly surprised that they didn't have the nerve to tell me directly. My wife had to tell me that they were cutting me off and I honestly didn't believe her. I asked the bar tender for another round and he came up and said "It's for the best...". Now, okay, if I was legally too intoxicated to serve, then so was everyone else in the bar. I felt singled out because of my recent impairment. One simple phrase, if I had 4 drinks at 315 lbs and was too intoxicated to serve, why didn't anyone else in the bar, who had been served more than four drinks, at least get questioned. I've worked in many bars in my time and yes, they had a right to kick me out under the law. The discrimination comes when they solely refused service to me. It comes down to an abuse of power that wasn't equally applied.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Julie Shattah

This is such a chill dive bar. We love when we get the chance to have off during the week and be able to day drink!!! All the bartenders we have encountered have been so nice and friendly- immediately telling us his name. I love that because it makes you feel right at home. Music is great, atmosphere is great!!! My norm speech-dive bars are not all about you- go order a few beers or simple mixed drinks, relax, have small talk with your friends or other guests and just have a nice relaxing time. No frills or expectations!!!!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Stephanie

No frills dive bar, which is my kind of dive bar. Small place but it opens up a little bit more once you move towards the back. The bartenders were super friendly and took a little time to chat and get to know us too since the place wasn't very crowded at the time. Not sure if they sell food dishes but snacks are available to buy from behind the bar. I'm a dive bar person so if you like that vibe you'll def get what you're looking for here.
Price per person
$20–30

  • boks Hj

Red hair tall bartender with beard who plays in a band kept making weird remarks to the people in our party. There was a comment about how the girls were beautiful when we ordered drinks and then kept mentioning it over to them. Overall weird bartender did not make the environment comfortable at all. Don't recommend going if you're looking to chill and enjoy. looks cool in the inside tho.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Owen OA

This is one of the last true dive bars in the neighborhood. The staff are lovely, the ambience is perfect. Always visit here when I'm back home. They don't have a bar menu (other than chips) but they're cool if you order food from elsewhere. Rolling Rock + Well Shot is a good deal. It's on the dark side inside but if you're with company or befriend the bartender you'll have a wonderful time.

  • Daddy O

Dive bars have always been the wifes and I favorite type of bar. Milanos is just that and in the best way possible. We happened upon this bar while visiting and were immediately smitten. The bartender was easy talking and provided some history of the bar. Great prices and cold beer are the best combination.
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • David W Hogg

A classic, almost genre-defining dive bar! If you need a drink at 8:15am or at 3:15am, this is the place for you. The bartenders are great, the place doesn’t smell the best, and the clientele is diverse in all conceivable ways. A hold out against everything the City is becoming. Love it.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ian Matheson

Since 1880. Not sure how to convey sufficiently the ongoing warmth and welcoming spirit of this bar — so well loved and revered that it stands here this day, as warm and as safe a space for ALL, as ever I’ve had the blessed fortune to witness. Ask for Alex He rocks.

  • Andrew Bengtsen

Excellent bartenders with high levels of emotional intelligence and self awareness. Highly recommend at 8am for fresh coast Friday. Looking forward to returning for the $6 rock & shot combo until they run out Tell papa Dave the fresh coast sent you @freshcoastfc

  • Adam

If you can’t stand pretentious bars and lounges then you will love this place. The $6 beer and shot special is very welcome for the area it’s in. This is the kind of place you can come alone and have a good convo with the barkeep (who also

  • Andrew McKenna

Really nice little dive bar with good ambience and an affordable beer menu. The bartender was really attentive, friendly and funny. Service was really good. Would definitely go back. Had no trouble finding a seat on a busy Saturday night.

  • Michael primo

Bar tender made me a drink before she out the drink downcasts she doesn’t work for free meaning a tip which I would have as soon as she packed my disrespectful won’t be back old blonde
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • BD Jones

Had a blast. Even though we weren't unruly and weren't causing a problem, other than almost drinking them out of 16oz high life, we almost got cut off because they "hadn't experienced a group that could drink that much" and felt like we

  • Stacy Hayes

Great dive bar in NYC and reasonably priced. Beer shot combo only 6 bucks. Well definitely continue to come here. Only chips and snacks available.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Diego Choza

I was in New York on vacation a couple of years ago with some friends and this place is by far the best bar in town!!!!! Looking forward to go back! Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jennifer Smith

Great dive but with exceptionally clean toilets! Great jukebox, cheerful (and cute!) bartender and cheap cocktails (for NY, at $7). Not strong cocktails unfortunately but definitely overall a cheap and cheerful place.

  • Ricky Mutsaers

I wish we found this place a couple of weeks ago. Maria the bartender was brilliant and friendly. While chats with the locals was everything we wanted. Friendly atmosphere, well priced beers and great vibe.

  • Eric Boyer

If you are lucky enough to go during the day shift, they have a bartender that is as good as they come - Keith is the name. Great stories and top notch service!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Paulo Arantes

Small, dark, with good rock music and fellows that look like they just left the full throttle game... great bar. Great ambiance, friendly staff, really worth knowing this place.

  • Gethin Michael

Amazing bar that you could easily walk by without realising it’s there. Love the ambiance, drink prices and super friendly bar tenders. Domenico and Maria were so friendly.

  • Vektr1

Whole place smells like farts due to lack of any air circulation, and bartender serves as if she's doing you a favor.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Josh Anderson

Jackie made us feel so at home! If you love a good dive bar friendly regulars, you’ll have an amazing time here. Will be stopping by every time I visit NYC moving forward!

  • Jimmy Barnatan

The best Dive Bar in the city!!! I love this place. You can go early in the morning and late at night!!! Is the perfect paradise of the drinkers!!! Its wonderful!!!!

  • Dhruv Sarin

Expensive Manhattan, poor beer selection, (32 dollars for a Manhattan and 1 beer) But the patrons and the bar tender are good people The vibe is nice as well

  • Tyler Reynard

It smells like farts. Because I’m pretty sure the guy who was sitting next to me kept farting. Hopefully he’s not there if you visit.
Atmosphere: 2

  • Ryan Smith (rybotnik)

First day in New York City and I walked in here and somebody immediately bought me a pint. Amazing. Fantastic little spot …

  • David D Haring

Don’t want to date myself, but I can remember back when Tommy Milano still ran the joint! Still one of the best bars in NYC❤️‍ …

  • sanjana agarwal

Quirky little dive spot with a jukebox. Need I say more?
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Betsie Gonzalez

This is a great little local bar. Everyone was friendly, and Keith, the morning bartender, treated us like a regular.

  • Marwan Elbattouty

Me and the dawgs hit the wells like there was no water
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Joel Tay

Great hole in the wall place. Super honest pricing - pint of draft was $6!!!! In this part of town!!

  • Josh T

Cheapish drinks with nice bartenders and good music. Nice atmosphere but most of all a little cramped

  • Justin Snider

If you know you know. There might be other good dive bars in NY but they all want to be Milano's.

  • Katie Fox

The clientele are really square but drinks are super cheap
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Matthew Miller

Lady behind the bar was awesome. Perfect dive.
Price per person
$30–50
Service: 5

  • Tristan Bavol-Marques

Narrowest bar I've ever been too! Very friendly staff. Very cool history. Over 140 years old!

  • Camilla Blackburn

Cool neighborhood bar that’s open late. Bartender was super nice and prices were reasonable

  • Alana Birkeland

Best bar we visited in the city! Great vibes, a true dive.

  • Ms Wonderful

One of the best bars I've been to in NYC !!

  • Mark Kelly

Always worth a visit when in NY

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