Rudy's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill · Midtown West ·
Free hot dogs with every drink purchase and affordable beers
Free hot dogs with every drink purchase and affordable beers
"Rumor has it that Rudy’s was once the site of a speakeasy frequented by Al Capone, but the bar’s official history began in 1933, when it received one of New York’s first post-Prohibition liquor licenses. Today the Hell’s Kitchen dive is best known for Baron von Swine, the 6-foot-tall fiberglass pig out front, and for serving free hot dogs. The beer list is extensive, and inexpensive. It should come as little surprise that Anthony Bourdain was a fan." - Justin Goldman
"This essential Theater District dive gives you a free hot dog with every beverage purchase. (We're not entirely sure how they've stayed in business since 1933.) With plenty of beer-and-shot combos, most of which are $7 or less, you’ll be well watered and fed for less than $30. Look for the friendly pig outside, waving you in." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah, tiffany yannetta
"If you’ve never had a free hot dog from Rudy’s, this is your sign to make your way to the Times Square dive. Open for nearly 100 years, locals know that Rudy’s does it best, and is one of the only acceptable reasons to be spending time in the neighborhood. Pair your aforementioned hot dog with a Jameson pickleback shot, and don’t forget to say goodbye to its iconic pig statue on your way out." - Lee Musho
"One of our very favorite dive bars in New York City (serving some of the cheapest drinks) is already beloved for offering customers a free hot dog with every purchase. But Rudy’s steps it up on Thanksgiving, traditionally serving a complimentary holiday meal—turkey and sides—while supplies last." - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick
"Conventional wisdom says that beverage pairings are exclusively for fancy places. Rearrange your mind, because this Hell’s Kitchen dive that’s been around since 1933 serves free hot dogs with every single purchase. We usually go for a $5 beer-and-a-shot that includes the bar's own Rudy’s Blonde Ale and a pour of Seagram’s 7. Bring cash—$30 will get you a five-course meal with beverage pairings plus tip." - bryan kim, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
