Augurs Well Bar

Great chill bar with a wide selection of beer and food. Tucked away from the main stretch, so you can get away from the crowd here.

Primarily a bar , great selection of brews. Warm and friendly service . Cool vibe in a great street in east village

✅ Excellent selection of sour beers (other types too; I went for the sours) ✅ Menu listed on Untappd They don't offer flights, but practically the bartender made it possible by pouring me small amounts of the 3 I wanted, and charging me less than 3 regular pours. When I was nearly finished, he said he'd accidentally overcharged me (I thought the original charge was fair, given it wasn't an official offering), and offered a top-up of my favorite - - thanks!

Super chill craft beer bar. Stopped here on the way to dinner. They have a great selection of beers for those in the know...Hill Farmstead, Fox Farm, and Foam, just to name a few. Happy hour knocks $2 off each pour. Will def be back

Great chill beer bar. Impressive selection of drafts, lots of rare beers in cans, even several non-alcoholic options. Very good bar food, my favorite place for a midnight snack. I really enjoy the laid back atmosphere.

This place is great, they have a very full rotating craft list. Unfortunately they are very overpriced but I get it, quality kegs arent cheap. I think its the only bar I know of that sells draughts as low as $10. Food is good, bartender is nice and knowledgable. Good spot for a beer or two.

What great bar. Located in east village next to PDT. The best selection of Craft Beer I found in NY. Met a lot of wonderful regulars and they have a very friendly bar staff.

Love the vibes, the people and the music. Wish I could be a frequent at this bar and just have a beer every week. Food is really good too but nothing out of the ordinary.

My go to craft beer spot . The service is great, the beer selection is amazing, the espresso martinis are damn good, and the curly fries / tots never disappoint. I sit outside and read with a beer 1-2 times a week. ILY AW !!!

My husband and I tried and failed to walk into PDT one Friday night last month, but on the plus side, we had a pleasant walk around the East Village and enjoyed some down time at Augurs Well, the calm, lovely bar next door. We were able to swan in and grab two seats at the bar and get immediate service from the nice bartender with the man bun. I'm not even drinking these days, but I generally like sitting at a bar and this was a good one, low-key and attractive with a friendly vibe. My husband got a couple of draft beers we don't see in California, and I got a Diet Coke, which we later discovered was on the house. We don't live in New York, so it might be a while before we come back to Augurs Well (though we do plan to get into PDT one day, in which case we may as well grab a beer here too). We liked this place, though, and would make good use of it if we spent more time in the neighborhood.

I met up with my people here as a first stop on our LES bar hop. The drink menu is very straightforward - mostly beer and cocktails and wine if you want. The bar also has non-alcoholic beverage offerings. The vibe is laid back and the service is friendly so this is a good place to kick off your bar crawl.

Big fan of Augurs Well! If you love craft beer you have to come here. They always have a new and amazing selection of local beers anytime I go. The prices are not necessarily cheap but the quality and variety of beers make it worth it. I also love their frozen drinks! They have one of the best frozen margaritas in EV and also serve a yummy frozen mai tai. If you're drunk and hungry after drinking all those DIPAs or margs, they have pretty good food options...standard American bar fare but they do it well. I recommend the loaded nachos, mozz sticks, tots, and chicken parm hero but the burger and wings are solid tooZ It's fun to sit at the bar inside and watch a game on one of their TVs or you can sit outside when it's nice out and people watch on St Marks. Come and support this awesome bar!

Came here for a date and reviews said they had good beer. The craft beer selection here is unreal. So many good kegs. Hudson valley, bissell brothers, hill farmstead, etc. Also tried the tater tots and they were legit. I will be back.

Small and fantastic place for a couple of drinks and snacks. I had ordered their draft beer - magnify and it had a good sour taste to it (I like IPAs more) Friend had an old fashioned - well, you cannot go much wrong here The thing that clicks about this place is its ambience - good music and cozy little place to hangout. Best for small group parties and/or casual dates!

Amazing down to earth bar that plays rock music. Not quite a dive, just an unpretentious neighborhood spot with friendly servers and bartenders. Solid bar food (onions rings and tater tots we're both great), a good amount of outdoor seating, beers on tap. One bathroom gets tricky but otherwise a good place to keep in your back pocket.

Outstanding tavern. They have about a dozen beers on draft with a focus on in-season craft beers. We came in January and they had four stouts plus variety of other options. In addition to a great beer selection, they have a great whiskey selection with some awesome bourbons. They had Wellers, Eagle rare, and a bunch more. I didn't try any food. Their menu has all of the bar classics like burgers, fries, and more. They only have one tv but it's located right over the center of the bar so you can see it from most of the seats.

stumble upon this bar by accident because my friend wanted to go to this famous spot nearby but it was fully booked and we didn't have any reservation. literally just walk pass by and since we're too lazy to look for anywhere else we decided to walk in. I honestly love the ambience. there's no ultra loud music so we can comfortably talk without having to scream our heads off. there were decent amount of people. really like the overall vibe. there were extensive choices of beer and i hve to admit i'm ultimately amateur when it comes to drinks and all. went with the House Lager instead and it turned out to taste good. nothing overpriced nothing over the top, i actually much prefer this place than other overrated place

I was recently introduced to Augurs Well after visiting Proletariat - a standard stop on my NYC beer crawl. Little did I know, Augurs Well would become one of my favorite beer bars to visit and will be a regular stop on my future beer crawls. Maybe it's the fact that it's not fancy, not trying to be special and just has great beer? I don't know but I am drawn to it - both for it's tap list and the fact that not 'too' many people seem to know about it - this could also just be me coming at off-peak times. Needless to say, each time I've come here, I've been impressed with the tap list and don't generally want to leave. Much like being up at the poker table, I will eventually just have to walk away (I may have less $ after leaving here but I am richer...in beer!) Although I haven't tried their food and missed their anniversary party recently (their list was stupid looking...and I mean stupid in a good way), I can't help but give them the highest honor possible. Be sure to pay them a visit if you're in the area or simply go out of your way to come here. It will be worth it.

My favorite bar, excellent food (the nachos and sliders are something special) and fantastic selections of craft beer bottles, cans, and drafts

Great sliders, great tacos. Great drinks. Really enjoyed my drinks and food here. I think that anything you get here will be good. Bartenders were great and good atmosphere

Nice bar with an open concept to the street. I had the old fashioned, and I was happy with the way it was made.

One of the best places in the East Village to have a local craft beer, if you're looking for a knowledgeable and fun bar staff, low-key atmosphere, and unpretentious clientele. A bar with a television and a few eclectic tables, including one larger communal one, fill the wood-lined room. The draft beer and food menus are on chalk boards by the bar, the bottled beer list above the communal table. The draft list rotates 16 brews most frequently tapped from terrific New York City and regional breweries, the likes of Grimm, Finback, LIC, KCBC, Other Half, Hudson Valley, and many more. A few will be from interesting breweries elsewhere around the country. A long bottled and canned list expands on the domestics, plus some international. Other than beer, the bartenders can mix cocktails on demand or serve up a whiskey or other good liquor. Wines are limited, although there will be something by the glass. The food menu has burgers, fries, and sandwiches, but I've not tried it, coming here most often pre or post dinner just for a beer. Augurs Wells is a bar whose laid back look (call it upscale dive) belies its quality beer offerings. Prices are commensurate, and clientele are not here looking for a deal. Generally uncrowded and relaxing to have a drink here.

Augurs Well is a nice place to go in the East Village if you are in the mood for a simple, handcrafted cocktail, a decent draft, and/or a bit to eat. Early yesterday evening, a couple of friends and I came by for a cocktail. Selecting tequila as a liquor, we were soon enjoying a refreshing mix with lime and cucumber, and garnished with mint. Yay! I'm a fan.

Walked in out of the blue - immediately loved it. Great chill energy, awesome beers (including Heady Topper), and maybe the best burger and curly fries in the village. Bartender is also dope! (Bonus: they're anti-Santacon)

Been here a couple different times while in NYC. This place is a craft beer hidden gem. As a beer fan, when you read about places to visit in NYC with a killer menu this place somehow gets omitted. The seating area is simple: first come, first serve. I've had different experiences with the staff here. Sometimes they're super helpful, regardless of how busy it is. Sometimes they're hipster surly. Regardless, their draft list is killer. It's also the perfect place to wait out for 'Please don't tell'.

I'm not one to write online reviews but for this place I had to make an exception. While it may look like just another bar on St marks it most certainly is not that. Come for the great beer, cocktails and scotch, come back for the most amazing food you have ever tried. Chef marteen knows what he's doing. The BEST sliders in the east village, and they just started offering loaded chicken nachos (it's worth the trip for the nachos alone). Love the well Edit: 3 years later! I have decided that the Philly cheesesteak is 100% the food I would request if I had to have a last meal on death row. If you're in nyc and haven't had the philly at augurs then you haven't lived.

For a chill beer and whiskey joint, they are a solid spot, a casual gem in this land of hipster cocktail meccas. The beer list, drafts and cans, was solid. I ordered an imperial coffee stout that blew my taste buds away. We didn't try food, but most other visitors had burgers and fries. It's next to PDT, so it's a nice place to wait!

Outdoor seating is nice, indoor is boring, also, I ordered a beer and then asked the waiter to change it, he said he'd try unless it was poured already and I said ok no worries if you cannot, and then... waiter comes back to lecture me about how he got in trouble for changing my beer when I had told him it was okay if he could not, so he literally lectured me unnecessarily for 1 full minute , THEN, we realized he had charged us for BOTH beers, the one I drank AND THE ONE HE SAID HE HAD CANCELLED. Not going back, rude waiter, big ego. He was also rude to my friends when they were ordering their beers...

Cozy bar, nice atmosphere. Local beers on tap, friendly bartender. Hard to beat this combo!

Should have reviewed this place a long time ago. My wife and I were lucky enough to stumble into this place while walking through the East Village during a long weekend on vacation. We've made sure to stop by at least once, every time we're visiting NYC. Initially we went because of their beer selection, but now we keep going because of the staff. Last time we went it was pretty busy. We were at a communal table and sorta boxed in by random strangers sharing the table with us. The owner must have recognized us, as he came over and took our beer order. It was a nice gesture and something we definitely appreciated. Looking forward to our next trip there next month.

Came in here on a Wednesday, while waiting to be texted for our dinnr wait spot. Not crowded, jazzy music, and decent price drinks. Very nice place to have an actual conversation without it being too loud. I'd come back for a chill night.

Was taking a stroll down the LES and decided to check this place out. It has a very dim setting with funky decor. My friend and I sat at the bar for a few beers. Our bartender, Brian, was super friendly and helped us with beer selections. I got the "Grimm in mid air" beer which had an interesting, but not too bitter taste. There was also a live performance which definitely added to the tone of this place. I'll definitely love to return here next time I'm in the area!

Heard there is trivia this upcoming Monday, August 13th!!!! I am so excited to go! I come here about once a week. AMAZING sliders, beer, and bartenders. It is always a great time. Though I do miss the blonde bartender, as she was very sweet and knowledgeable. This is the best place to bring out of town friends and family for a true New York feel.

If you ask the owner to twerk on the bar, he will. Great beer, great food, great company. Must go in East Village!

Stopped in here for some drinks when visiting friends in New York last weekend - what a hidden gem of the east village!! It's the cutest neighborhood bar with an amazing selection of beer on draft, and an awesome bartender (Max) that was really helpful in selecting beers to try. It's laid back and casual, and they have several regulars that rave about the place. If you're in the neighborhood, it's absolutely worth stopping by!

Best craft beer selection in the city. I like it so much I come here with bad friends.

New York on Sunday, big city,takin' a nap...unless you wake up from the nap and head down to Augurs Well like I did last Sunday. And although I love my naps, I'm glad I spent a few hours downtown. Allow me to break it down for you... First, it's a cool space, that, although small, is well laid out. Second, the beer selection is pretty good. There were a lot of pints priced at $8 but that's not crazy out of line for good beer in Manhattan. Third, the handsome bartender was friendly and knew his beers. He also kept the 30+ guys I was with from my beer club in beers all afternoon. He didn't get much rest but he really hustled. We will definitely go back to this place!

Came here one night for drinks and burgers - this place is so alive with great music. They have some bar seating and some table seating. It's a quaint place with a huge selection of beers and alcohol. We only came here because my good friend who use to be a baker in the area said we had to come in and I'm glad we did. Although if you get here at their peek hours, it can get a little crowded - other than that, it's a nice place to gather with friends and mingle the night away.

Great selection of regional beers with a focus on IPAs. When we were there, we had some beers from Other Half, Hill Farmstead, Hudson Valley, Equilibrium and Grimm. Good spot and doesn't get too overcrowded. For the type of craft beers available, it's a great selection but fairly pricey.

Love this bar! They constantly feature local brews...Other Half, Threes, Finback,Interboro, Six Point, Peekskill! That's forgetting the stuff from all around the country that comes through this place. Met the owner (Greg) recently. He was Informed, accommodating, and pleasant. His father happened to walk in while we were chatting and I found myself in a family debate about local beer. #characters The bathroom in the back was clean, with classic, New York movie posters, and a white picket fence motif. Food was killer! Sliders, burgers, onion rings, and FRIES! Thanks guys! P.s. less Mets and Rangers. More Vermont lake monsters!!!

It was after midnight, I had had a little too much to drink, and I had a cheeseburger on my mind. This was the first place we walked past that seemed promising. I had no idea this place actually used to be called The Burger Shop - totally serendipitous. And the $8 cheeseburger was EVERYTHING. It was super juicy on a brioche roll with a fat slice of tomato and the perfect crown of cheese. Some decent onion rings with a spicy dipping sauce on the side, and a pint of beer to wash it down. A delicious, unpretentious, fairly priced burger in this city really deserves five stars. Already looking forward to my next one!

This is the absolute best bar in New York City. There are probably 18 million bars in the city that make the same claim, but with Augurs Well it's really true. It's a small-but-not-too-small bar on the fringes of the east village where the craft beer menu changes every week. If you're a regular, the bartender (Greg, who also owns the place) remembers what types of beer you like and will recommend choices from the new menu. He remembers everyone who walks in and what they like. "Talent" doesn't describe what this guy does; he is genuinely interested in his customers and he remembers their likes and dislikes because he cares about them. It happens as well that he is one of the nicest guys in New York, always ready to offer his thoughts and listen to yours on whatever topics may be of interest to you. For what it's worth, he also built the bar from scratch. When you walk in, the beautiful wooden tables, the ceiling, the walls, the bar itself and the shelves behind it, were all salvaged and built and sanded and polished by Greg, and he did a remarkable job of making the place look beautiful. In fact, he did such a good job that his bar was featured in Architectural Digest as one of the best bars in the city. Stepping inside Augurs Well feels, in so many ways, like stepping out of time. Sitting in there, enjoying a beer, you could easily believe that you are sitting back in New York in the 1950s -- except for the music selection, which is curated by Greg from his iPod and is relatively modern and top-notch. In case it's not clear, my wife and I both love Greg. We invited him to our wedding, in fact -- and he was gracious enough to take the time off from work to actually come, all the way out to New Jersey, which was really touching for both of us. He's a really good guy, a good friend, and he really, really knows his beer. It has gotten to the point where we don't even choose our beers ourselves -- instead, he just chooses drinks for us that he knows we will like. He has never yet been wrong. The craft beer selection is wonderful, and, as I mentioned, it changes weekly. But the bar also recently received its liquor license, and Augurs Well has a wonderful selection of spirits to choose from, and the bartenders know how to make just about anything you could want. They are truly great. The regulars are another highlight of this bar. One of them once referred to it as "our 'Cheers'," and I think that's so apt. Go here often enough, and you will build a circle of friends who you may only see at this bar, but who greet you with a smile every time you come in. You will find yourself discussing everything from politics to the latest episode of the Bachelor with these folks. For some reason, Augurs Well attracts some of the best and most interesting people in NYC. Talking to the other regulars is always a pleasure. I would be remiss if I didn't say something about the food. If you know the east village, you know that a lot of people choose to go to Mark Burger to satisfy their cravings for sliders. This is a mistake. Augurs Well has the best sliders in the east village, period, and perhaps the best sliders in the entire city. They are thick, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Order them just once and you will never feel like eating at Mark Burger again, I promise. Other delicious options which we have tried include the tater tots (with an excellent dipping sauce); the garlic parm fries; and, from the "secret menu," the garlic parm tater tots with ranch dipping sauce. Everything here is great and I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you haven't been to Augurs Well - go! If you have been, keep going! My wife and I will see you again soon!

My husband and I randomly walked in for a couple beers and instantly loved the atmosphere. The bartender was welcoming and gave spot-on recommendations for draught options. The onion rings were a perfect pairing to top off the night. Would definitely recommend.

The Village Joker has some decent beers on tap (YAY Ommegang witte!!) and the food menu looks pretty bangin' as far a bar/gastropub fare goes. I came here the other night with my gal pal after getting really hammered at a wine bar nearby (still wondering till this day how that happened...I attribute it to the absence of real food in my stomach for 6+ hours before sangria-ing ensued) and ordered their 3 cheese sliders deal for (an outstanding!! $5!!! ONLY $5!!!) and an order of garlic parmesan fries to split with my friend. About a few minutes after ordering I did something along the lines of declare myself as being sick and I immediately hopped into a cab leaving my friend with my purse and some delicious food. I mean ridiculously delicious looking food which she later said was delicious so clearly I was left hungover, hungry, sad and poor. I am genuinely going to make it a point to come back here before June is over because this place looks awesome, sells awesome food, awesome beer and the bartender was a doll for making sure my credit card (since I unknowingly and apparently started a tab -__-) was returned to my friend. Cheers all around.

Bartender offered me to prepare a drink. I didn't like the Taste of it and I brought the drink back. She said she could add another shot if pay. I didn't want an extra shot. All I wanted was a good cocktail that I can enjoy the taste. I gave the drink back. She didn't even offer to give me a replacement drink and plus she was rude.

So the burger was good ... but it wasn't as good as I've had elsewhere in the neighborhood. The bar itself is cool and right on St. Marks, so people watching works. The bartender was nice, but not really engaging. Overall - not a bad experience per se, but nothing to write home about either ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Best beer list in East Village. Best nachos in the city. Super friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Very chill atmosphere.

get a regular hamburger here, (medium rare only) put a little ketchup on the bun and some pepper on the ketchup. Have a house lager. *chef kiss*

Augurs is a go-to neighborhood spot for great local beers and craft beverages in general. All the employees are kind and unbelievably patient. Had the unfortunate experience of witnessing an entitled patron attempting to swindle the bartender/owner due to a clear misstep of their own causing and was truly impressed by the patience and gentleness of the owner in this uncomfortable circumstance. Proved to me that I'll have to keep coming back for the great drinks, food and service! Two thumbs up.

Passed the time here waiting for entrance into PDT. Sweet relief from the crammed bars filling this block. It was labeled "Village Joker" so perhaps they are re-branding. We didn't have the burgers, but we did enjoy the beers. They have a nice mix of middle-of-the-road and high-end brews (Founders Breakfast Stout was on tap). THey were also nice about charging our phones for us. The only knock against them is that it was a bit cold inside. The place is small and did not seem prepared to weather the recent 15-degree frost-pocalyse, so if you're sensitive to winter temps, keep that in mind. I won't dock a star because (1) I weather cold fine and (2) these temps are out of the norm.

We stopped in early in the day maybe 4ish, so it was pretty quiet. But the bartender "Greg"? was very chatty and another local at the bar made our drop in really cool. Nice place to give our feet a break from walking and wet our whistles. ;-)

Solid bar, with a deep beer list. My rum and coke was a bit weak, with ice machine ice, so not the most sophisticated drink, but not as good as other run and cokes I've had in my alcoholic lifetime. Nice ambiance, in a cozy setting. A Mets, Rangers and Knicks fan bar, so expect to see one of the teams on the TV if you stop in.

Nice selection of draft beer. Friendly service. Understated casual atmosphere. Nice place to meet up with friends. Good burgers.

Fantastic beer list, but prices are beyond outrageous. I don't care how good the beer is, paying $10-12 for a 12oz beer is completely unacceptable. Our bill for 3 beers w/ tip was $37. Jesus H. Christ. For the prices alone, they will not get more than 2 stars. In my neighborhood (or any in Brooklyn), you may be looking at $8-9 for a Singlecut or Finback beer. $11 for a Grimm sour? Come on. Even Torst isn't that expensive. Save your money and go somewhere else.

I like the venue(how it looks), but I think there's a reason it was kind of empty and BUA across the street was packed! (This was around 7pm on a Fri night mind you) I feel kind of bad giving this place a 2, because the waitress was so friendly :D and did such good service, but I ordered the "1 Percenter" http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#A3vjcrOwCPK-f5N3T_5d2w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#J7iY5STeoe8A1Hx4sOPZRg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#ms8FuJWFfJs1xqec-wMiPA I ordered it medium well, and it came back well. I didn't say anything. Maybe I should have.. From the most expensive burger on the menu, I was expecting a really good burger, but I think I would have been better off ordering a plain cheeseburger. The burger was dry, and average at best. I couldn't even taste the "black truffle cheese." And it wasn't particularly juicy, or tasty. :/ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#jnraOzNcw3DPVWRqlOf-2w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vKKqAqx6ZI-rrY3_8Btldg?select=128jh_0T46W0YWQ1KbB3qA#Kbmx-mv4vCiybGta1nCkNQ The garlic parmesan fries were good. Overall, the burger w/ fries ($13.75) and a diet coke, it came out to $18.25 ($1.50 tax; diet soda was $3) Which, was a suprise to me- didn't think of the tax. DEFINITELY not worth a $22 meal(what it came out to when I added tip) for one! :(

Pretty hipster spot (think PNW hipster) but any place with Chimay available has my heart. Small beer list, but they make it count. Super cute, cozy and clean. Wish I lived closer, this would def be my neighborhood bar.

A little gem on St. Marks. They have a fantastic selection of craft beer and are a great alternative to Proletariate down the street. The food is some of the best on the block with a great selection of burgers and other bar food. A great place to come get a beer and escape the usual craziness of a New York weekend.

This review is ONLY for the beer. Simply put, this bar offers the best selection of brews . I have not been disappointed in all the times i have been here. Service is exceptional. My only recommendation is to step up the food game. Buffalo wings in Frank's red Hot is not ideal . So much potential food wise!!!