Break Bar

So much fun breaking bottles in the back room. MacArthur the bartender was a very cool guy and played our requested song when it was our turn to throw bottles at the wall. Food selection is limited but relatively cheap and the portions are ample.

Went to Break Bar for a post-work celebration that was perfectly planned by a colleague after a very intense work event. It’s the perfect place for a group to come together, grab drinks and let off some steam! Hence the name, Break Bar!! The front portion of Break Bar on 9th Ave in New York is classic bar, but the plot twist is that in addition to drinks, you can purchase buckets of glass for varying prices to break! You are given safety glasses to use for protection for when you enter the back portion of Break Bar, where you get to let it out on a series of images ranging from a variety of public figures. The room is small, dark and there’s a barrier between you and what you’re throwing glass at. You can throw the glass as hard as you want, which is part of the “fun”! Releasing your tensions and frustrations by breaking glass is one way to have some “fun”! After a few moments, you’re back to the bar! You get a cool temporary tattoo that says I smashed 💩 @ Break Bar! Such a fun touch! If only there was food. Otherwise it’s a cool concept & something different to do. If you’ve had a rough day or just need to release tension grab a drink & some glass & eye glasses & go for it!! Responsibly and safely. The vibe and decor work for the concept. Loved the broken records and broken glass art accent the walls.

Went on a Monday night not sure what to expect. Wasn’t overly busy. Very chill vibes and Scarlet made us feel so welcome. Extremely kind service and made sure we were having a good time. <3

We visited during Christmas week. Was very busy in there but had no problem getting service. It came up on a list of my dive bars to see and it did not disappoint. If you have any pent-up energy, you can break your glass at this establishment!

Break Bar is easily one of the best bars we discovered during our time in New York City. We found it completely by chance while exploring as tourists and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It has a small and intimate feel with a grunge look that gives it real character. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and it feels like the kind of place locals would keep secret if they could. The concept is what makes it unforgettable. After you finish your drink, you can head into the designated room and smash the bottles. It is incredibly fun and surprisingly therapeutic, and it adds something special you do not get in the usual city bars. The staff make the experience even better because they are friendly, easy going and keep the whole place running smoothly. It is the sort of hidden gem you are genuinely excited to come across. If you want something different, memorable and full of personality, this is a brilliant choice and a place I would happily return to whenever I am back in the city.

Went here for an after work get-together and we had a great time. I didn't expect to enjoy breaking the glass as much as I did. Everyone enjoyed their drinks which were good sized. The food selection is limited but good and was shareable. This is a great place for groups and in December 2025 the prices very affordable. Go break some glass!!!

Good concept but it drops there. We got a ‘bar snack’ for $8; half a ramekin of jarred Tostitos salsa & broken, stale pieces of tortilla chips. Our $14 pickle backs tased like watered down pickle juice, no bourbon at all. As someone who’s in the industry it’s clear management is missing opportunities here. We would’ve done another round of smashing, 3 buckets for $35, if we had a decent snack & drink to hold us over. Also as Covid ramps up again I hope they consider precautions such as sanitizing the buckets, bottles & safety goggles. Probably won’t be back :/.

After walking around for mist of the day and finishing at Hudson Yard, we googled local bars and opted for Break Bar. We initially thought that the bar might have pool tables, but the break relates to glasses and bottles! Finish a drink, put it in a bucket and build up your stock pile to start smashing them against a wall in the back of the bar. A projector displays random images that you can target, certainly was a lot of fun. As for the alcohol, a well stocked bar of liquor, plenty of choice and plenty of beer on tap. Fancy a cocktail, Eliza mixed a very decent Old Fashioned! If smashing glasses is not your thing, chill at the bar and watch some sport. We had a great time and will go back for sure!

Came here on a whim after a long day, just looking for a fun, laid-back night out. From the moment we arrived, the staff at the door were super welcoming and encouraged us to try out their breaking glass activity. Check-in was quick and easy, and even though it was a full house for a Saturday night, we were still able to find seats without an issue. The space was definitely lively and a bit crowded, but there was still enough room to move around comfortably. Our bartender was really sweet and made great drinks , the cranberry vodka and Long Island were both spot on. We didn't pay extra for the additional glasses to smash, but the six cups included were enough to make the experience fun and satisfying for a casual night. I can see why people would want to buy a full bucket though as it definitely adds to the excitement. The crowd was respectful, and the bathrooms were decently clean, which is always a plus. Overall, a great spot for an stress-relieving, spontaneous night out!

Halloween theme at Break Bar on Thursday night. Lots of specials and super crowded. Very loud. Great vibe! Order 1 round of drinks before heading to next bar. Fun night but I wanted some air. Great costumes seen!

Go for the vibe not for the food...break bar was a fun experience. Dark bar, drinks flowing, packed bar, light bites. Ordered some bar bites, bucket of glasses to throw, some mocktails and cocktails and got the party started. Idk if the glasses provided were clean or had multiple uses...(yikes) went into the break room and relieved the days pressure.

Definitely a fun spot for an activity and drinks! I did not get to try the food, but we did order the flight special of 4 beers (garage, 2x shandy, and cider). They came in small mason jars glasses which was easy for us to finish. The "break" aspect is what makes this spot! I spent an extra $20 on empty bottles to throw and it was pricey for just 4 bottles but worth it!

Came here to celebrate my friends bday and she had a great time smashing bottles How it works is you can tech come in and whatever drink you finish you can break which is prob better but bc we pre booked it we had a table to sit down and hangout which is def recommended for large groups. But do take into consideration how many ppl in your group are actually drinkers bc you will need to finish your drink to break that bottle! You can also purchase a bucket of empty bottles to throw and have fun for $20 on top of your package as well S/o to GM Justin who was great to work with and super friendly!

10/10 experience! I came in with a tense friend at 6:30 on a Tuesday and was immediately approached by the GM, Justin. We ordered our drinks (beautifully made) and immediately went to town to throw our glasses. The service is beyond helpful and the drinks were perfect. Letting them go was a release we didn't know we needed. I will be back once a quarter at least!

Perfect spot to get some stress out.. and they have happy hour! After a stressful work week, it was the best way to end my work trip before heading home. Service was very attentive and kind. Whatever drinks you finish, you take the glass into the break room and smash them against the wall. Highly recommend to check out!

If you're near Time Square you have to visit Break Bar. Whether you want to watch Football or Dance the night away, the vibes and ambiance are amazing. The absolute best part is that you get to break the glassware you drink out of . You go into a back room and throw the glasses at a wall. Exhilarating and so much fun. You have to ask for Julien. He is attentive, fun and hard working. He made our experience wonderful. I'm definitely coming back next time in NY.

I like this bar. The whole point of this bar is to drink and smash the glass. Emotions are great. Service is very nice. I don't like the menu there at all. Food is not good. But I still come there time to time, just for glass smashing fun

SMASH! What a fun concept for a bar. The space itself is nice, feels mostly like a local sports bar with a bit of clubbiness (dim lighting, some music blaring). Pretty standard beers on tap, as well as cocktails and other drinks. Service was solid, there was one bartender staffing the entire place, and he did a great job. We were there during a sleepy Sunday afternoon, but our experience was great. And then the hook -- getting to smash glassware! You sign a waiver online, and then get a wristband that gives you access to a room dedicated to breaking glass. You can break the glasses from your finished drinks, or buy buckets of empty glassware solely for the purpose of smashing. Either way, it's so much fun once you get to the designated glass area. Well worth a visit for a standard bar outing with a fun bonus activity to take out some stress!

the bartender was so nice and easy to talk to. the drinks were great prices and breakable!

Laid back bar with the novelty option to smash your glass post-drink. Be prepared to fill out and sign a waiver on your phone and show to the bartender prior to smashing your glass in the back room. You'll receive a bracelet and off you go! You're paying a premium for your drink for the privilege to smash your glass, but well worth it if you're in good company and looking for an experience. Goggles are provided in the smashing room and you'd have to be (excuse the pun), really smashing drunk to hurt yourself doing so. Elon Musk, Chris Brown and Trump are all fodder for glass smashing as a video screen displays various polarizing figures that bring out potential rage in your average fellow human. Wouldn't make it part of my daily rotation as it's a trek to the west side -- but bartenders are chill and it's near the Spiral building if you're looking for something different on a weekday post-work that doesn't involve buying a $50 ticket to go up to the Edge with the tourists.

we traveled far to come here, I used to be a frequent customer here and loved this place! i'm quite upset with tonight's experience. the bouncer didn't let my 21 year old friend with a GOVERNMENT ISSUED temporary ID into the bar. (he also gave us trouble to a member of our party with her legal ID, who was the oldest of all of us. but besides the point) we left, and then went back in to speak with the manager (who is the bouncer) and he wasn't at the door. at least 5 people walked in without being checked. i found the bouncer at the bar and asked about this situation since this has been a plan for a while for us. when he said he doesn't accept the legal document, i asked where in the bar/establishment it states this rule and he said "every bar in new york." which is most definitely an incorrect statement since every other bar we've been to took us this place has never given me or anyone of us trouble. get a new bouncer stat. this is irresponsible and will push customers away. tried to have a reasonable conversation with the manager and it didn't go too well. he physically pushed her out. i LOVED this place and so do my friends; it's a unique and interactive activity that sets them apart from many other bars in the city. this interaction and hostility really spoiled the night. to add- the rudeness and attitude was very uncalled for. i get that both parties were frustrated but as someone who works in the industry, i know that behavior is not allowed and heavily discouraged. we were no threat to the establishment. please treat people with kindness and respect. we want to come back but only if we would be treated better.

This bar is just totally awesome. Not only are the bartenders very friendly but the idea of this bar is great. Basically, after you have your drink, you can go into the smashing room and throw your bottles, glasses or whatever. This is a wonderful way also to let out your aggression or if you had a bad day. I can't believe it took me this long to come here after living in the city all my life!

Worth it! If you need a low-key place to catch up with friends and blow off some steam, Break Bar is perfect. Not only can you smash the glass from each drink you drink, but you can also purchase a bucket (or three!) of empty beer bottles to smash. They also offer to put up a photo of whoever/whatever you want to throw your glass/bottles at! I was pleasantly surprised that it felt safe. You have to wear safety goggles and there's a special room in the back for the smashing. Go and have a great time!

Came here for the first time with some coworkers for a team event. FANTASTIC as a stress reliever as a team. We ordered some food and plenty of drinks. The food was OK. It's bar food, so some greasy bites that'll fill you up, but nothing that's really what I'd call delicious. The drinks were also OK. Definitely a little on the pricier side of NY, but considering you're paying for the cup to smash too, i think it's worth it. Bartenders were not super quick, but they handled the rushes well, so that's good. Honestly, the best part and saving grace of this place is how much fun you can have breaking the bottles and shot glasses. They were also kind enough to provide a little extra empties to smash for fun! Come for the fun. Not for outstanding food/drinks. Just the fun makes this worth it. I'll be back with my team!

This is a fun bar for the area! Breaking the glasses was very therapeutic, the bar staff was attentive, and they have a decent beer selection! This a great spot for a group activity. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

Omg I think I found my new favorite spot. Stumbled across this gem walking through the city and it did not disappoint! The premise is you smash your glass after drinks at the bar. We ordered the strawberry and jealous and it was sooo good. I had two it was THAT good. In order to smash the glass afterwards you need to sign a waiver. The place is usually packed by 8pm so I'd recommend getting there early. They played NSYNC and Linkin Park, just good vibes all around. The security at the entrance, Kevin and Mike were so welcoming and said hi and bye to us at the front door. I look forward to coming here again - highly recommend.

Mixed drinks were not good so instead of asking for a remake we just switched up to beer. Bartender wasn't the kindest and was attending more to his lady friend who got there with her friends so we didn't stay very long. Once we finished our 3rd round we tapped out and went somewhere else.

This bar was such a good find! I would highly recommend it to anyone that is visiting the area. The fact that you can drink your drinks and collect all the glassware to then break it after it such a cool concept! I have not tried their food here so I cannot comment on that. However, the drinks here are pretty good and decently priced! Also the bartenders are super friendly and are pretty quick to serve you. They do a great job to make sure that everyone is getting their orders taken in a timely matter. Another bonus about this place is that they have a decent selection of board games you can play while you are drinking and hanging out. Overall, next time I am in NY, I will definitely be visiting this bar again!

I stopped by before a concert with a friend and we had a good time. They have both bar and table seating. The service was great - after we were done with our drinks the glasses were ours to break. Super fun- definitely recommend

The vibes and customer service was pretty good. The food was absolutely disgusting. It was all frozen and had the obvious frozen taste. I originally ordered bbq wings but they ran out of bbq sauce. I then switched to buffalo wings and requested bleu cheese, which they did not have. The loaded fries were soggy and the mystery meat was questionable. I didn't drink so I can't comment on that but the food was 0/10.

Your average dive bar except you get to let some RAGE out. We went for happy hour and it was very quiet, but the bartenders were beyond kind- they even gave us some extra glass to break! And if you don't drink, you can still buy a soda with a breakable glass for a few dollars.

Great place to unwind and have a really good cocktail in the heart of Midtown. Also, it's really conducive to chatting up strangers and making new friends. The bar staff is extremely friendly and the managers are extremely helpful.

ADDY IS THE BEST! Drinks are a 10. Service is a 10. Vibe is a 10. I would come back JUST for her.

Awesome time pre-gaming for a concert at break bar! Had a few shots and a flight and had a blast smashing glasses! Thx to Mack for a great time.

Very disappointed in this place!!! I don't understand why online they say open until 4am but they turned us away at midnight?! This was on the top of my must visit list while in NYC and they were closed on a thursday.

Interesting concept! It works as follows: You go to the bar. You order a drink. You drink your drink. Sometime during that, you scan on your iPhone a disclaimer agreement to waive any legal liability for potential injuries. There is a break room in the back where you subsequently go to throw your glasses. I thought that we could smash more than our drink glasses but perhaps I have this venue confused with a break room where you can really let all of your rage out. They have good craft beer, cheap snack foods, and arcade games here. This is a very laid back, chill LGBT friendly dive bar. My complaint is the bouncer who nearly interrogated my partner and I as soon as we arrived demanding to know if we had reservations and were part of a larger group party. We were there for a birthday celebration but didn't have reservations under any specific name so whatever.

I had a fun time. My niece and I came here and has a few drinks with some bites. Had the waffle fries with chicken bites and they were decent. I mean it's bar food, and not really what you're there for, but it does the job. The drinks were nice. I had the rose fizz and my niece had the strawberry margarita. Also had a cranberry sauce later. I liked that drink most of all. It was fun to throw the glasses afterwards; you get safety goggles and have to sign a waiver before any breaking commences. Definitely a nice novelty place to bring some friends to if you don't want to go all out for a break room.

Finally checked this place out. Very fun. Very loud! The bartender made a great dirt martini!!! Then we got to throw the glasses which is fun!

We wanted to get a few drinks before going to a comedy show and found this little dive by our hotel. We were able to snag two seats at the bar near the kitchen. Our bartender looked like she had only been working there two days, but she was all smiles and had a very heavy pour. So, we decided to settle in and have some appetizers. About 20 minutes into the worst bar pizza I think I've ever had, I hear a loud smash coming from the back like someone just dropped a whole tray of ceramic dishes. Then after I had two and a half more drinks to get the taste of that nasty pizza out of my mouth I hear it again, only louder. This time I looked at the bartender and said, "Damn, sounds like the kitchen staff are kind of clumsy tonight." She laughed and pointed towards a back room called the "Throwing Range". I somehow missed the big sign. Turns out the bar has a policy for every beverage you purchase you can sign a waiver and go to the room and hurl your empties against the wall. I looked down at our collection of eight empty cocktail glasses. I thought about the $15 I just wasted on that pathetic pizza. Then I asked for a waiver...and a couple of extra complimentary glasses. *** Side note: Later that week I was in a specialty grocery store in Brooklyn and stumbled across the brand of frozen pizza they served us. And all I could think was here we are in possibly the pizza capital of the world and here they are serving frozen pizzas. We had a good time, but I had to take a star off for that.

Such a great concept for a bar! You order your drink, drink it, then go to the back to smash it against the wall. Plenty of tvs to watch a game and there's. Shelf of board games for in person socialization. Fun time for all!

30 mins of taking some anger out or just having some fun smashing some stuff up. I learned real quick that breaking things is a pretty fun type of therapy. If you are unprepared they have gear to protect you. Closed toe shoes is a must but they have if you didn't get around to reading my review ;0) they have jumper suits, helmets and gloves. And sneakers as well. My drink was yummy (it had jalapeño and I enjoyed it very much) I also enjoyed throwing the glass at their throwing range. Go throw and or smash some ish ;0D

Such a cool concept Will probably bring friends who haven't been Good for stress release The bar feels a bit different from other bars in the area but it's all good as far as drinks are good

Great place to hang out with friends or alone. Very clean and fun atmosphere! I would recommend

Interesting concept for a bar. After you're done with your drink, the bartender rinses your glass out so you can break it. You have to sign a waiver and wear safety glasses in the break room. The room is set up almost like a shooting range, with targets and piles of previously shattered glass behind a half-wall divider. It's a super fun experience, especially with a small group of friends. My only complaint is that it's more fun to break multiple glasses but the drinks aren't amazing and are kind of watered down. The pizzas are also very dry and small. I wouldn't come here regularly but I would definitely bring my friends who have never been, for a unique bar experience!

Been here a bunch of times. Perfect for out of town guests you wanna entertain or have someone in the group that just went through a heartbreak. Me? We had a guest that gets angry drunk. $8 beers. And you get to smash them in a back room? Success. Spacious bathroom. Clean. Staffers are kind. I'm coming back if I get dumped.

A great little place just a couple minutes from Penn Station. Excellent service and friendly staff!

Such a fun time! Break Bar draws an eclectic, interesting crowd, and the bartenders are superb. I am especially fond of the blonde bartender who I believe is named Eliza; she makes the best drinks and is so effervescent! I've made so many besties in the girl's bathroom

Addie was absolutely amazing! She was so attentive and consistent! Will definitely come back!

Amazing service, such a fun bar. Look for Julien! Friend and I stopped by one night and came the next day to watch football. Such a fun time. You can also break things after you drink em.

I have come here twice with 2 different groups of friends. Both times, I've had a great experience as this is just such a unique bar experience! After you are done with your drinks, you can go to this room in the back (after putting on safety goggles), and have a throw at their smashing range. You can throw beer bottles but also just their regular cups as shown in my picture. I forgot what the drink I ordered this time was but it had peanut butter in the name and it truly tasted like peanut butter, which was really surprising since I knew they did not directly add any peanut butter into my drink. It was interesting to try for the experience but I wouldn't really recommend it. The previous time I came here, I had ordered a bunch of ciders because I love trying new beer and they were all really good. We sat at the bar this time and the service was amazing as the bartenders gave us recommendations on which drinks to order. There are also games in the back of the bar like basketball and the boxing arcade game, so it had really fun vibes. I had a great time here the both times I've come and would definitely bring friends back, as it is also a great stress reliever to be able to just throw empty bottles against the wall.

Such a fun place to visit with friends! They have a separate room where you can throw your empty glass at a wall, which is a great way to let out your anger after a long and stressful work week lol. If you love to drink and break things, then this is the bar for you!

Their drinks are so watered down. I guess it's for safety reasons. The vibes are fun, music is great, bartenders are nice too.

Stopped by here as a little rest stop because my feet were starting to hurt from being a tourist. But grabbed a couple drinks and had a little talk with the bartender. We came at a weird time around 2:30ish so it was just at the bar. The bartender told us how you hold on to your glasses after you finish drinking because once you're done you take all the beer and shot glasses you drank to a little room in the back and break them! This was honestly the most coolest experience I've had at a bar. They provide you with cleaned google glasses to protect your eyes by the door. All you do is just go in and break em! Honestly this is a great spot to relieve anger, stress or just to have some fun with friends. All you really have to do is sign a safety waiver and start drinkning up! After throwing a few, my friend and I ran back to the bar and got more shots just so we could break some more.

I came in like a WREEEEEEECKING BAAAALLLLLLL!!!! If you wanna hit so hard in love and break some walls, this is the place to do it. ~$33pp nets you the private break room for 30 min for 6 people. Included are several buckets of empty beer bottles, several keyboards, and 2-3 '80s-90s-era electronics like printers and fax machines for you to SMASH, SMASH, SMASH! February's a great time to come here. It's a dreary, dismal, cold, bleak, useless waste of a month whose only redeeming value is that it's short. People are usually stressed to the gills, deprived of sunlight and depressed from having no major holidays to celebrate. It's the perfect time to get violent with a bat, a crowbar or a sledge hammer (all of which are provided). Reservations are easy to secure online, and the bar provides safety goggles, helmets and gloves. Just do it. It's cheaper than therapy.

Unique and funny concept. Got some anger or need to let off some steam? Break Bar might be able to help that! Have a drink and smash your cup in the "Throwing Range", or book a special rage session in their Wrecking Club, complete with smashing electronics and dinnerware. Overall I thought the "Throwing Range" is pretty amusing for a visit, but otherwise the drinks here weren't special and tasted weak. The bar was smaller than expected, and upon arrival, we were confused on how we could get started. Another customer ended up telling us that we had fill out a waiver on an iPad, receive and show the confirmation email to a bartender, and get a wristband before we can order anything. It would've been nice to have a small sign with an explanation or something. Still a fun concept to try at least once. I probably wouldn't return on my own but would come if another friend really wanted to try it out.

Fun bar to let your aggression out by breaking your glass of projected figures on a wall that are notoriously jerks. Nachos we're great. Beer was cold and great happy hour prices. Bartend staff was nice and gave me extra glasses to break.

I'll preface my review by saying this: this visit came at a very, very good time. My best friend had scheduled this visit to the wrecking club about two weeks in advance for just the two of us. It's appointment-based and you need to arrive 15 minutes before your start time to go over safety instructions and put on safety gear. Safety gear included the helmet, jumpsuit, optional boots (I used them because I didn't want to ruin my sneakers), and gloves--you're also provided plastic gloves and socks for hygienic purposes. The staff stress that if you are late, this will eat into your time, and since each session is 30 minutes, each moment is pretty precious. I believe they also have late hours, but we went towards the late afternoon. Our safety instructors were kind and diligent about what we could hit (the target wall, the items, and the mannequin) and what we could not directly hit (the other non-target walls, the floor). During our session (which I think was the smallest package), we were provided with two bats, two crowbars, and a sledgehammer. We kind of played with everything but with the sledgehammer being too heavy, we both mostly stuck with bats. We were also given two keyboards, a mannequin, ten glasses (in total), and a fax or copy machine (I couldn't tell or care what it was; I was there to SMASH). To make everything better, they have a speaker where you can play music to pump you up. YOU CANNOT SMASH THE SPEAKER. The speakers are set up for both iphones and android phones. It was such a release to break and beat things. My keyboard laid in ruins; I felt great about it. My friend preferred throwing the bottles and I preferred batting them into the target wall. The safety instructors look through the camera and check up on you if they are concerned. It was very much appreciated. They have a tip jar but also have their cashapp/venmo listed on the wall. After our thirty-minute session we left, feeling physically and emotionally relief. It's a real workout so we both were sore for days after. I strongly recommend bringing a change of clothes and only wearing light clothes under the jumpsuit; trust me, you get very sweaty. All in all, highly recommend, especially if you hear some news that really ticks you off. we didn't try the drinks but probably would next time. I will definitely return.