This boxing-themed dive bar is certainly more colorful than its Times Square brethren: Owner Jimmy Glenn can be found telling tales of his days as a coach at a nearby gym, and mirrors are covered with photos of his right-hook big shots. These days, it’s magazine honchos, not KO kings, who slum it here. The joint ain’t fancy—the full bar is standard, four beers are on tap and there’s soul on the juke—but it covers the basics just fine.
The vibe: Divey, with boxing ephemera all over. This is old-school New York–it evokes classic 70s films.
The drink: Simple, straightforward. Beers, glasses of wine, mixed drinks from the well. If you want something more involved, the bartender can handle it but this isn’t really the place for that.
Time Out tip: As your coach, We’d advise you to stay nimble; rather than throw haymakers all night, stick and move with a beer and shot, vodka-soda, cider on ice–one-two combos that may not be fancy but get the job done.