This is a longtime dive bar with a leopard-print pool table and cheap drinks that's always there when we need it, more or less exactly as we left it. Almost everybody with an active drinking life has a story set in 169.
The vibe: Shabby-chic, secondhand-store eclectic with lots of neon and xmas lights. Almost every different type of person comes here for nearly every conceivable reason. It can be a a sh*tshow on weekends.
The food: Drunchies: Empanadas, dumplings, and popcorn.
The drink: Beers of varying persuasions, liquor, a few wines. The bartenders can and will definitely make you a cocktail if you want, but not when they’re busy… unless you tip real well.
Happy Hour Deals and Details: Daily 2-7pm: $2 off liquor drinks (except well shots), $1 off any beer, and a tidy beer/shot combo: add a $2 well shot with the purchase of any beer.