Blue Ruin

On the plus side the Blue Ruin bartender has a great poor for a reasonable price. And for that, I’d stop over here for drinks if I’m in the area. However, both times I’ve been to Blue Ruin I’ve had a run-​in with a local drunk that has left a bitter taste in my mouth. This last time, the situation was sooooo obnoxious (and racist) that I decided it would better for me to leave before any trouble was had. What frustrates me the most is that this patron was beyond hammered and was still being served. He was draped over everyone else at the bar and just spewing some outlandish nonsense. In my older age, I’ve learned to ignore such behavior, but his racist comment was actually directed at my girlfriend which just made my blood boil.
If you’re looking for a cheap drink and a game of pool or two, Blue Ruin is your spot. Just be aware that there are some obnoxious patrons that might get under your skin.

hey, its a dive bar and the general crow seems to be construction workers from the area. Walked in after we got «waitlisted» at a bar «authority». been here a few times and remembered it was a decent dive joint.
cheap drinks and a free shot at the end. Music is all rock and no food. Pool table at the back and very old music selection from the Juke box.
Nothing else to say but stop by if you dont want to spend a lot of money at other bars around the area and need a quick drink.

It is very nice to have the Blue Ruin around. We were looking for some cheap beers after our meeting in the office. Lucky we found this cute bar. I order rum and coke that was good and all the rest of my frieds had beers.
We were group of 5 people, the bar was not full and we found our seats very easily. Everything was good, the bartender was very nice, but it was not a very uniqe experince. I would expect to get a special treat becuase we drank a lot and spent lots of money there.
I liked the music but did not like the way the place is desinged, maybe it’s only me?

Pretty good! Full of construction worker guys (which i love) and the beer was cold & cheap.
Service was good, bathrooms were not.
Best thing about Blue Ruin is the mirror & the flags behind the bar! So good. Lots of people playing pool and having a good time — music was a bit loud, but then again, i’m old!

Nice local bar, pool table, reasonable prices, great music on the jukebox. Only complaint was glasses for well drinks were very small.

Wandering up 9^th avenue on our way to another bar, my friends and I stumbled upon Blue Ruin. The sign on the sidewalk displayed cheap beer and the music pouring onto the street appealed to the group. Plus, I really needed a bathroom.
We walked in to find a dark, grungy bar which is perfection to me. The bartender was attentive enough and our drinks appeared quickly. PBR was cheap (a round of shots and a few beers was less than 30 $). Those who lined the bar looked like seasoned regulars and best of all, on Santa Con Saturday, there was not a red shirt in sight. The juke box had a great mix of foreigner, queen and some 90s rock. I cannot fail to mention that there is also a large variety of porn on the walls of the bathroom. Overall this was a great place to enjoy a few beers and hang out with friends. I’m not a huge fan of the area but if I do have to be there, it is good to know that I can come drink cheaply here.

The perfect place to grab a non expensive $ 2 beer, enjoy a very distinct and crude, new york dive bar full of personality. The music was not pop, rather alternative 60−70s rock, à la Jimmy Hendrix. Great but a little too loud for my taste perhaps (I wanted to chat with my friend). This place feels like what you cant find as easily in New York. Come and judge for yourself.

Must say, never a bad time here! Not for the faint of heart, i think thats part of the reason i LOVE It here!
Great juke box, buy backs and strong drinks!

Sophie and Leigh are my fav bartenders! This is my «Cheers» kinda bar after work. See ya’ll after 7! :)

I’m not gonna sit here and tell you that this is an amazing, top-​shelf establishment or a must-​visit bar. But I will say that it’s never crowded and the cheapest you’ll find ($ 2 PBR at all times). Me and my friends always go here for a cheap and fun night out and have never really had a bad experience.

Bartenders are fun and crazy. Two for one happy hour on everything. Pool table. Loud ass music. Total dive, worth every penny. And the people who hate it are uptight dick fuckers.

*DO NOT GO TO THIS BAR*
An artist friend of mine got attacked, physically thrown out, and his artwork destroyed by some ignorant meat head bouncer. He was sitting at the bar, drinking a beer, and sketching the people around him. As I’ve know him to do at many bars & clubs. And as I’ve seen many artists do. I’ve done it. It’s completely harmless, and even flattering. Reading David L’s review, it looks like my friend is not the first person to get attacked by this ape. I will never step foot in this place and neither should you.

Spent the better half of the day trying to find a good Dive bar. Finally got it with blue ruin! $ 2 PBR and $ 3 high life, can’t beat that in NYC. Bartender was very pleasant and attentive, couldn’t ask for a better place to hang out for the rest of my work trip.

Since the Disneyfication of Manhattan, there aren’t many dive bars left. But this is one to support and savor. Hot and very cool bartenders, perfect tap selections, Slayer on the jukebox and a pool table. If that doesn’t sell you, stay in Times Square.

My favorite bar in NYC. Loud rock on the jukebox, cheap drinks and always a random character encounter. Even drank with Jimmy Fallon in there one night. Sophie and Tish are my favorite bartenders.

First off… Sophie is the shizzzzzzz!!! She welcomed us to her humble abode. I love dive bars because of her hospitality. This was my first bar ever in hell’s kitchen, matter of fact, New York period. The music is cool, even though I’m not in to punk rock. But the beer is flowing and $ 2 PBR is good for this vacationer. Lol definitely recommend this place!

Decent dive. Mixed crowd, dim lighting, interesting décor, friendly albeit slightly distracted bartender. Saw an obvious regular or two stumbling about. Bathroom was gross but not in the usual way, just had a dirty, wet floor. Not a bad stop for a drink but I wouldn’t stay all night.

It don’t take much to put a smile on my face but this is my kind of dive bar and I will be back again next time I’m back in the NYC

** note I don’t usually write such bad reviews, but this place really deserves it
Went here after a night of bowling, my friend and I were leaving the bar and noticed it was way too cold to call a cab so we decided to go back in to request a über. The bouncer (a 6 foot West Indian guy that looks like he can’t read) saw us coming back in and shoved us out telling us we were too drunk, I mean he actually put his hands on us and shoved us out. This actually twisted my ankle… I’m not sure if you guys know that you’re a bar and your in the business of getting people drunk. If we were acting crazy I would understand but just trying to hail a cab on my phone is reason to physically push someone out?
This place is a dump and if you can avoid it. Unless you like to be treated like trash after spending your hard earned money at a establishment, your better off getting a fifth and drinking at the port authority.

Place is a dive bar with pretentions. How else can you explain a $ 7 Lagunitas? Clientele in the afternoon was only a little unrefined. Bartender was only a little slutty.
NY Magazine reported that the place was designed to look very old.
I was hoping for worse.
Could use a better sound system.