Hair of the Dog

Winter Bear and I came here for a quick catch-up. The bar had both indoor and outdoor seating. There was only one waitress and they had a few games on the TV. The bathrooms were clean and had a few stalls. We ordered a few drinks and nachos to share. They had tons of specials and the drinks were strong. The fountain sodas were a bit watery. The nachos were generously sized and tasted fresh. The waitress/bartender was friendly but she was mostly drinking with other patrons. We had to go order at the bar to get service.

My son and I decided to visit this location where we would visit with coworkers in the past. They truly stick to their name by having dog shows on the big screen television. The decor is country style and spacious. Their onion rings are delicious.

Went to celebrate my birthday there with friends and had the absolute best time. Lauren the bartender was incredible to us all night and was truly a highlight of the night to get our drinks from! So kind and caring and made us feel so welcome! The music was great and it doesn't feel overwhelmingly crowded with the amount of space there is inside.

I had heard of this place before but never had the chance to go, this Saturday I decided check it out and boy did it blow my socks off!!!!! The bartender Ainsley was the nicest and best bartender I have ever met. She poured me the most delicious stella of my life and served me the most decadent espresso martini that has ever graced my taste buds. Recently I’ve been feeling really down in the dumps, (just got broken up with and career not going where I want) but the vibes at this place really lightened my mood. 10/10 experience and great music!!! Also get the fried pickles— best thing on the menu:)

Had an unusual (but not atypical) experience trying to go to this establishment. I was not allowed in due to dress code, citing “EXCESSIVELY **baggy** jeans”. I was wearing straight cut pants with boots that did not scrape the floor. I suspect being Brown was the /dog whistle/ here. Not surprised, this place is a meme and a nice stander-by informed me that they might take issue with my pants. If management knows what’s good for them, they’ll shape up. It’s my goal to see this place closed down‼️ What a strange place. I called their number that night at 4 AM and straight up said I had a racially biased experience and the nice guy on the phone didn’t skip a beat, didn’t seem surprised and was actually being helpful. He must know what goes on. Even if this ain’t your crowd, please make an attempt to get in, my POC brothers and sisters. Give them no peace.

Definitely a sports bar and meet up bar, atmosphere was great. I’m sure any sports atmosphere in this place would be fun. Wings were crispy, mottz sticks were goooey and crispy, onion rings had mega flavor in the batter and the tendies were attending. Glad I randomly ran in this place.

If you come to NYC, you’ve gotta stop by “Hair of the Dog” and see the beautiful Lauren. Affordable drinks, and they’ve got the Happy Hour vibes on lock!

Had such a fun time here! Ainsley is the best bartender, literally never seen someone pour a Guinness so elegantly. She also always has the best outfits, literally style icon! Such a cute top, what a New York experience!

The beautiful bartender, Lauren is amazing. Friendly and sweet and really professional. I'll come to the Dog anytime she is working.

Had a good time at the spot with my brother. Place got a good vibe. Shoutout the bouncer Matt!

The hairiest dog there is No better spot for football, and solid on Friday/Saturday nights (if a little crowded)

Hair of the Dog is a casual sports bar in the Lower East Side. They have Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 12-7pm as well as TONS of daily specials. We came by on a busy Saturday night for a few drinks. They have two bars and plenty of seating. It was a full house and we were lucky enough to snag two seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered margaritas and light rum. My margarita was made well, but it wasn't the best I've ever had... this is my go-to drink, so I've had a lotttt of it in my lifetime. The music choices were not my cup of tea lol [ I mainly listen to Caribbean and Spanish music :) ]... they were playing techno remixes of random pop songs, rock, and country. If you're over the age of 30, this place might be a hard pass for you. Like another reviewer said, it really does feel like a frat house party. I would come by again to try out their food specials since they're a great deal for the price. They have $1 wings, $3 sliders, and half off drinks on select days!

I've been to this place a lot especially when it first opened. I came here today after a yelp event. The bouncer immediately asked for ID and wasn't rude about it. I ordered a jack and coke and my partner in crime got a beer. I thought the jack and coke would be considered a well drink, I was wrong. My drink and theirs came out to $17, so we left a 20. It's really a fratty type bar, there's no backs on the seats. If you're over 30 and have a bad back this is not the place for you. I appreciate that the bartenders explained what the $6 well drink was suppose to be. We ended up leaving after one drink. I do see myself coming back on a Monday for $1 wings. Definitely a place for people under 30. Obviously it doesn't matter your age when you come here, I'm just an old lady with back problems.

Great Bar in the Lower East Side. They have a nice variety of beer on draft and awesome daily specials. The service is excellent and staff is always a good time !

The vibes here are amazing, the music is loud, the bar gets packed, the bartenders are cool and they have an amazing happy hour! The only reason this isn't a 5 star for me it's because their cocktails aren't the best tasting ones, but if you stick to beer or very simple drinks you'll definitely love it here! I can't wait to come back!!

Fionna and Laura are amazing The drinks and service was top notch . Good place to have a drink but it becomes great because of their service. I recommend anyone coming back.

I have been a semi regular at HOTD for a while. Every time I've come, I'm met with amazing smiling staff esp my Queen Kristian. She is always giving glowing sunshine energy. Truly treats her patrons like family and friends. I love her! PS fav wings in the city

Winter Bear and I came here for a quick catch-up. The bar had both indoor and outdoor seating. There was only one waitress and they had a few games on the TV. The bathrooms were clean and had a few stalls. We ordered a few drinks and nachos to share. They had tons of specials and the drinks were strong. The fountain sodas were a bit watery. The nachos were generously sized and tasted fresh. The waitress/bartender was friendly but she was mostly drinking with other patrons. We had to go order at the bar to get service.

Decent bar in lower east side, I know at one point or maybe still but the same owners are the ones behind 13th step. This one is a better vibe than 13th step. There are some drink specials Monday to Friday, You can get a margarita or espresso martini even and the bartenders are usually pretty attentive. Lately, have not been in this area as much so did not come here all that recently, but this is definitely a well known spot in the lower east side area.

HOTD is one of my absolute favorite bars in the LES. Kristian the bartender is always super friendly and attentive, she makes everyone feel welcomed. Whether I'm enjoying a sports game or the nighttime DJ I'm always having a great time here.

Trash establishment. White bouncer in joggers was letting in slob after slob, then gets to my friend, a mixed Puerto Rican man, and tells him his cargo pants are against the dress code. Then, a black man was denied entry in JEANS. No jeans allowed? News to me! Hair of the Dog was crawling with them! I attached a photo of the "pants" that got denied entry. I also attached a photo of the "pants" let in with no problems! Seems like the style doesn't matter so much as the skin underneath. Disgusting, backwards environment.

Super good vibes! Fun to chill and hang with friends. It is loud with must but the music is so good. The service is friendly and fast. We had a great time

Laura was a very attentive bartender all day, I enjoyed her commentary very much. Kristan and Nya also created a fun and entertaining environment. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would love to come back. Sad to hear Kristan wouldn't be here much longer longer :(

I stopped by here randomly with a bunc of my friends and Aaron was wonderful! He made my experience so worth it! Great bartender and excellent service!

We stopped for a quick afternoon cocktail and were lucky that it was happy hour. We started with a spiked seltzer and draft beer and then changed to espresso Martinis. All the drinks were good and the bartender was attentive and offered great service. This place is a local neighborhood sports/ dive kind of a spot. Plenty of seating and a bar food menu makes it an easy place to visit with friends.

Beer is affordable for the area. Place is decent, service is awful. In an empty bar it took me 20 minutes to get a drink, ordered tots, asked for mayo. Waitress took 20 minutes, served others, no mayo, asked her and she said they were out ( thanks Rose ). Asked another waitress, got a side of mayo 60 seconds later. Customer service here is awful, prices and location are alright.

Kristian is incredible. She is a rockstar. There's nothing more to be said. Amazing bar. Amazing community. Everyone here rocks and I've been coming for ages. My favorite bar and people in New York.

It's my go to bar if I'm in the area for sure. It reminds me of a good college bar and I like the music. Drinks are good too and the service is great. It's packed on a Friday and Saturday night but I've gone once before on a Tuesday night and was able to socialize better. I wouldn't go if you're older as I feel like I'm aging out of that crowd soon.

Great food; good service; great ambience. The food took awhile, but it was delicious!

If anything, Lauren is the reason that me and my friends makes us come back because of the kindness and hospitality.

Lauren was the most perfect human being treating us with wonderful drinks throughout the day. the space was amazing to have some quiet time for work as well as food suggested by Lauren to keep a man happy :)

Classic dive bar in LES. Lots of space with tons of TVs. Bartenders are super friendly and attentive, even during those crazy Friday nights. We had the wings and mozzarella sticks which hit the spot. They also have tons of deals and a great happy hour. Come check it out if you want some cheap drinks and good vibes.

Matt is the greatest in nyc!! Amazing service and is the best at his job, highly recommend!

I was out celebrating my 10 year wedding anniversary., I asked the Mrs to get me a glass of water. Apparently she was waving her hand to get one of the bartender's attention. The Girl with short hair runs over to my wife on some put your hand down, IM NOT A DOG THAT IS DISRESPECTFUL! The Mrs and I were shocked. We left after we finished our drinks..The girl's name is Lisa. My wife and I are older and the crowd was much younger we never could've anticipated the disrespect we received from Lisa.

I love this bar!! So much fun and great music! The bouncer Matt is so amazing! And same with Ralph!! Go!!

Came here for a night out with friends and it was super fun. The bar is not too busy, but not too isolated where it's perfect. The music was really good you can dance and sing along to.

Matt was awesome he is the best bouncer at the spot very respectful and always looks out for everyone.

Matt is awesome. The best service in the whole city!! 100% recommend coming. Matt's energy is contagious, I felt so safe and welcomed as a gay man.

As a first time traveler to NYC, I was not sure of where to go! But Immediately when I got to hair of the dog it was a great experience. Chill vibes, great music, and the best guy, Matt. He made sure my time at the joint was top tier. Thank you Matt 10/10!!!

This was my first time in New York and Matt made sure it was such a fun, memorable experience. I would recommend this place to anyone who travels here!

I am absolutely disgusted with the treatment of people of color here. Will never be returning and you should never even go. Mid music, and awful vibes.

Hair of the dog is fun at anytime of the day from their super good brunch deals to their party life at night, you'll never not have fun. I come here pretty often and each time the drinks are perfectly made and super quick. The bartenders are always making jokes and have a smile on their face. If you're looking for a good time with good music def come here at around 8-9pm.

Came in on a Saturday night for some food before heading to a nearby event. Service was great, food took forever to come out but was OK when it finally arrived. Logan and Lisa hooked me up and made some legit cocktails for me even though it was a busy Saturday night - even got a shot for the road on the house! Will be back for the service, maybe not the food.

Fun spot to go to for sports. Great drink selection, friendly and amazing staff members. Prompt service even on a busy sports filled weekend. Amazing spot to watch sports or pregame with a large party.

No frills, neighborhood bar. The only spot on a Friday night without a wait. The music was to my liking, playing hits from the 90s to the early 2000s. The drinks were meh, a little watered down, and pricy for the size. The bathrooms were surprisingly clean with 3 stalls for the females.

Went to Hair of the Dog on Friday & had such great service & fun that we returned on Sunday! Francesca is an excellent bartender! Always a smile on her face! She checked on us several times in the middle of serving huge groups of heavy drinkers!! lol Thank you for indulging of request for some 80s classics- including Madonna! Great play list!! Thanks for tolerating us "out of towners" and making us feel welcome!

An all time favorite.. the area around it is full of GEMs but this spot hits it right for me.. I used to come here after work all the time when I was in New York!! The Buffalo Nachos are heaven sent! The happy hour prices from open to 7 pm was the highlight of many days for me.. a lot of room and seats. Who ever is behind the bar is amazing!!! They pick the right people.. I went here the day before thanksgiving just showing my girl a good time around the town and was pleased to have met Lisa who was exceptional! I can't wait to come back and eat some more of that good food and have some great drinks!!

Good vibes, first time I came with my friend. Food was good especially the burger and potatoes tots

I had an amazing time at Hair of the Dog. Thank you to Matt and the rest of the crew for being so hospitable!

Impeccably set ambiance! The atmosphere is simply perfect for a delightful experience, whether it's a relaxing evening or a lively gathering with friends.

Dropped by for drinks and chews with my crew last night and had a treat! Security guys Matt and his partner kept the line flowing at the door with a warm welcome and a smile. The bar served fire drinks and yummy eats. It was my first time but def not my last. Good looking spot and smooth crowd. Seeya next week!

The staff is super rude! My food was served cold and partially frozen. I told them about it and they just turned around like I didn't exist. The drinks they served were also warm so that was disappointing. I will never come back here.

Drinks: 4/5 Strong drinks. Happy hour cocktails or Jameson on the rocks, $4 until 8pm. Need I say more? Service: 4/5 Nice bartenders. Allie is very sweet and accommodating. Ambiance: 3/5 Dive/sports bar feel. It gets packed and rowdy in here! Younger 20s to mid 20s crowd. Not my scene but a chill place to hang out.

My friend and I ordered a summer salad and a Chicago Hot Dog and instead received a bowl of leaves with raw onions (not even part of the summer salad) and a plain hot dog with no toppings that also looked burnt. I've had better looking hot dogs at Costco for $1.99 and the leaves looked like they came straight out of a Trader Joe's Spring Mix package. When the bus boy delivered it, he looked dumbfounded and laughed when we told him this wasn't what we expected and then literally ran away from us without addressing it. We had to then flag down our original waitress to complain. The waitress didn't write anything down while taking our order and had to continuously come back and reverify what we ordered, and still got it wrong. In the end, took an extra 20-30 min to get the meals we had originally ordered. The cocktails were also far too sweet and way overpriced for what they were worth. All in all, will not be coming again.

COSTS · No cover POSITIVE · No cover IMPRESSION · One word: the best '90s/2000s DJ-ing I've heard in a long time. (Came here in Early-July 2022.) · Usually you have to go to a venue that plays cover music (e.g., La Poisson Rouge, etc.)

It's giving frat dance bar for freshman with 2000s music. Decently fun though to start the night.

Bouncer is super rude, hovers unnecessarily. Maybe has a personal vendetta against me? :p. Needed to charge phone so plugged it into an open outlet and was hounded immediately. Have a sign that says "do not use outlets" if not allowed. Definitely taking business elsewhere.