Louis 649
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 673-1190
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue B and Avenue C
- Directions:
- L at 1st Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Live Music Venue 2005, Wine Bar 2005
- Hours:
- Daily 7pm-4am
Editorial Review for Louis 649 – by Katie Heffernan
In Short
This small bar's minimal, under-construction look springs from mismatched tables, blond wood benches and an untreated concrete floor. Some red bulbs and scattered art spruce it up, but it's the free jazz every night--as well as the bar's yipping pet pooch--that seals the deal for the laid-back local mix. As far as hooch goes, beers from Belgium, New York and Great Britain--don't bother asking for Heineken or Miller Lite--accompany an extensive list of cocktails, single malt scotches, bourbons and international wines.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOrdinarily there are two shows each night (one at around 6pm, the second at around 9pm), but check the online calendar for specific details.
Know Before You GoThe band might come collecting tips after their show; bring an extra dollar or two in case you enjoy the music.
Happy HourFrom 7pm to 9pm daily, all drinks are half-priced.
User Reviews for Louis 649
06/06/2008 Posted by macbaum
I have been to this place a couple of times and liked the music there. So on saturday after my birthday dinner with a small group of friends we headed there. Service was very poor, the waitress had a major attitude. We waited for the second round of drinks for too long, finally they came but we were still missing two. The bartender was busy chatting with his friend instead of fixing our drinks. When we got the bill it included 20% gratuity (calculated incorrectly at ~24%). We paid the bill and left ~13% tip as the service was poor. When we were walking out my friend gave the cash to the bartender and explained we left 13% tip as we found service inadequate. He started going crazy. Raised his hands and started telling his friend, would you believe this! Then he came outside as we walked out of the place and started arguing, knowing it was my birthday! I could not believe this! I of course had to engage in a long conversation with him, but he was simply obnoxious, illogical, rude. I'm not going back.
Cons: Bartender
07/29/2007 Posted by bobnyc34
I DON'T KNOW IF HE WAS JUST A BARTENDER OR A BARTENDER/OWNER AS WELL. BUT WHO EVER HE WAS, HE WAS ETREMELLY DIRESPECTFUL IN THE WAY HE TALKED TO MY FRIENDS AND I AS WE WERE TRYING TO ORDER A DRINK. THE OTHER YOUNGER MALE BARTENDER WAS VERY NICE THOUGH. I WOULD NOT GO BACK TO THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN, NOR WOULD I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE JUST BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE ALONE FROM THIS ONE INDIVIDUAL.
Cons: UNFRIENDLY BARTENDER/OWNER
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