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Based on 12 reviews

liv1125

BEST HAPPY HOUR IN NYC

I have been going to Keybar for a little over a month now with friends every Thursday. What I love the most about it is that it's NYC chic without the attitude. The people are friendly, the owners are amazing, the drinks are delicious, the staff is hot, and the happy hour lasts until 10pm. Who could ask for more?
I just spent my birthday there with 20 of my closest friends, and we couldn't have had a better time. And now Keybar has 20 more local regulars for happy hour.

posted at 11/30/07

soko1221

Great bar but the service...

I went there with a few friends on Friday- when we came in the bar was pretty empty and the service was slow ... When the bar picked up (and was packed) the service became even worse (and everyone was commenting on how long it took to get a drink- 20 minutes- - NO exaggeration and it's not that big of a place)- they even added a second bartender which made no impact- for some reason the bartender was barbacking even though they had two other people 'clearing' and noone was pouring drinks- they would make eye contact and then turn away- in NYC there are tons of bartenders out there (good ones) my suggestion is to get rid of these and find replacements and then there would be nothing to complain about!!!

The music, however, was FANTASTIC and the scene was good!!! It's a shame that the service could not have been better.

posted at 03/31/08

Allie353

Love KeyBar!!

KeyBar is a great place to hang out with friends, meet new people or just to have a drink. They have delicious signature drinks and shots and the people who work there are really friendly. The scene and ambiance is also really cool. Highly Recommended!

posted at 07/28/08

browneyedgirl73

happy hour...

went out there friday right after work, it was empty...but that would soon change. the bartender was friendly, answered our questions and make some strong drinks. after abouyt a half hour, more people began to trickle in, it was a chill crowd, they play good music, but its not so loud that you can't have a conversation with someone. i really had a good time here, its a great happy hour spot...and the 2for1 drinks go till 10..whats not to like?

posted at 08/09/08

pinchecky

Great place

Every time I've been here has been a guaranteed great time.
The owners, bartenders, and crowd are very friendly. Always great music and cheap drinks. Especially loved the Wednesday 80's/new wave/rock and house mix party.

posted at 09/02/08

Lilla0926

Best Crew in The City

Best Place Ever! :)
Thanks for your amazing variety of drinks and mindful bartenders and longest HAPPY HOURS!
I just can't wait those Friday nights... :)

posted at 10/19/08

fatcupcake

WORST bar I've ever been to

This bar is full of people who like to talk about themselves. The service is horrible. The drinks are overpriced and disgusting. NEVER GO HERE.

posted at 01/23/09

Barhopperny

AWESOME

KeyBar is an awesome place. They have great drink specials if you get there before 10 and they have a nice selection of very tasty shots. Met some cool people when I was there and the bartenders were top notch. Will definitely be back

posted at 01/27/09

JenkinsRich

Not what i had expected

I had decided to come here with my sister and brother who came out of a town. we stumbled by and remembering i read about them on here i thought why not. i guess we had came on a bad night because the staff was very rude. i get it still new york but never had i seen service like this it took forever for our drinks to come and one of the bartender told me she had to add her tip on our check. excuse me tip is voluntary . dont get me wrong the place looks nice but the owners need to get a whole new staff until that happens i dont wanna come back here and i sure will tell people not to go here either.

posted at 07/02/09

Affection410

Best Neighborhood Bar... Even If It's Not Your Neighborhood!

Keybar is pretty much my favorite bar in the world. The bartenders are amazing, the music is live and different every night (Fridays always 70s/80s/90s, Saturdays always House), the drinks are great, and the crowd has some of the most interesting people I've met in New York.

Weekends at Keybar are busy yet cool, but the other 5 nights of the week is when Keybar is an intimate lounge where one can meet new people, take a date, or just chill and enjoy being alive in the city.

posted at 07/13/09

Maris1103

My favorite bar in NYC :)

I've just had a great time there without exception. I used 2 go there almost every weekend (unfortunetly I've moved out of New York, that's the only reason I just used 2....) Thank U guys 4 all the good memories, friendships end everything. I hope 2 C U soon :) Maris

posted at 10/09/09

Alwashere

Bar? anyone

I don't like bars. I find the false cheer and immodest prices to be a bit of a bore. Call me a misanthrope, but I hate standing around making bad conversation with drunk people. It is rare to find me in one, and even rarer for me to enjoy it.

Which makes my love of Keybar all the more unusual. The place is full of generally interesting people. The set up could not get more eclectic.
But my absolute favourite part of the Key experience are the jams on Friday and Saturday nights. It is one of the coolest and least known events in the city.

posted at 08/31/10

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