Hop Devil Grill
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 533-4468
- Cross Street:
- Avenue A
- Directions:
- 6 to Astor Pl; N, R, W to 8th St
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-2am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am
Editorial Review for Hop Devil Grill – by Katie Heffernan
The Scene
This yellow-stucco, Southwestern-style pub stays far away from devilish revelry or a hopping, crowded scene, despite touting almost 100 beers. The mostly 30-something set loosens up to classic rock tunes without getting too crazy. The tidy space allows ample lounging in big cherry-stained booths, at sidewalk tables or at the long bar and its separate island.
The Draw
With so many poisons to pick, it's surprising the place stays so sober. An impressive international beer collection bristles from 24 taps, drawing on 13 countries from Germany to the Netherlands to Japan. Stand-out stouts like Anderson Valley Oatmeal progress along the bar wall to 35 whiskeys--single malts to sour mash. The specialty bar next door features a fridge-full of Belgian Trappists and other rarities. A full menu of pub classics like barbecue and burgers tides over drinkers looking to dine.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyWeekday happy hour features $3 pints, $4 wines and $5 mixed drinks from 4pm to 7pm. Lunch specials are also served Monday through Friday 11:30am to 4pm.
When to GoScore 25-cent chicken wings from 7pm until closing on Mondays; a fajita plate half-off when you buy one on Tuesdays; and $3 surprise pints until the keg is killed on Wednesdays.
The ExtrasTop the $10 minimum and get your grub delivered for free. But count your cash before ordering---they don't accept credit cards on deliveries.
User Reviews for Hop Devil Grill
07/26/2008 Posted by mine2luv
LAST NIGHT MY DAUGHTER TOOK ME OUT FOR MY 42ND BDAY. WE HAD NO CLUE WHERE TO EAT OR WHERE TO GO. WE PASSED AT LEAST A 100 PLACES THAT WERE TO PRETENIOUS, TO SCAREY, TO STUCKUP, ODD FOOD, ODD PEOPLE...THEN A STRANGER TOLD US TO GO TO HOP DEVIL AT 129 ST. MARKS'S PLACE IN THE EAST VILLAGE NYC.HE ACTUALLY WALKED US THERE A FEW BLOCKS. WENT IN WITH US BOUGHT US A DRINK AND SHOT AND SAID HAPPY BDAY AND LEFT..THANK U PETE WHOEVER U WERE..!!! THE PLACE WAS FRIENDLY RIGHT OFF THE BAT. THE BOUNCE NOT BAD EITHER!!!..THE BARMAID HEARD IT WAS MY BDAY AND WENT TO EACH TABLE AND HAD THE WHOLE BAR SING HAPPY BDAY TO ME..IT WAS LOUD AND AWESOME AND I LOVED IT. SHE DIDNT HAVE TO DO THAT BUT SHE DID...THANK YOU..A HUGE AMOUNT OF BEER TO CHOOSE FROM AND MY DAUGHTER AND I HAD A GREAT DINNER WITH DECENT PRICES...ALL IN ALL I REALY HAVE TO SAY IT WAS A GREAT BIRTHDAY BECAUSE OF HOW GREAT HOP DEVIL TREATED US....I HOPE TO GO BACK AGAIN. ILL NEVER FORGET A PERFECT NIGHT THANKS TO MY DAUGHTER AND TO HOP DEVIL. I RECOMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE WHO HASNT A CLUE WHERE TO GO AND WHO WANTS TO FEEL COMFORTABLE...TAKE CARE LISA
Pros: EXELENT SERVICE, FRIENDLY BARTENDERS AND COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS
Cons: PARKING...BUT YOU CAN TAKE THE TRAIN THERE PERFECTLY. ITS AROUND THE CORNER
06/14/2008 Posted by JuliaOnCitisearch
Honestly this was the worst bar experience I have ever had. The beer selection was fairly promising, but beyond that, we had the worst mussels ever (over cooked, stringy, and the dish even had shells in it- as in seashells), were given dirty plates, and the only bread available is doused in paprika. Because the food was so bad, we just mentioned to the waitress to let the chef know that he is overcooking his food. The manager then appeared and offered us a free round (that was not our intention, but it was a nice gesture), but the offer never materialized. The management is rude and cares very little about customer service. In New York, you should not have to put up with this kind of blatant disregard from a restaurant- there are plenty of other great bars in the area- don't waste your time here.
Pros: nice waitresses (trying to make up for management's rudeness)
Cons: bad service, bad food, terrible value
