Fabulous experience. Warm and friendly staff. If you are a Green Bay Packers fan, visiting Kettle of Fish is like coming home!
This bar is the greatest gem in the West Village. The owners are so kind and hospitable. The spot is notorious for being a Packers bar (Aaron Rodgers has visited), but regardless of your NFL allegiance, this bar will quickly become your home away from home. The staff are fun and generous (Shout-out to Tara and Terry, the greatest bartenders in the game). Come here and you will not be disappointed in the service and the vibe. The drinks are reasonably priced for a Manhattan watering hole, too. I honestly only have positive things to say about this NYC treasure.
We came to the bar for the Packers game, arrived 1.5 hours early to make sure we had a seat. When we got inside most of the seats were being saved for people didnt have to wait in line. We intended to sit at the bar but someone saved over half the seats. We found a seat, luckily (in the backroom)! We did have a good time, but next game we will send someone to stand in line at 6 AM so we can sit at the bar!We did have a good time!
The staff and owner need to make everyone aware before they sit down that it’s cash only. No one decided to tell my party and I that until we had to pay. The drinks are expensive and the atmosphere was questionable. We also weren’t fond of our waitress, she was rude and snarky.
One of the best places to visit in NYC. Came in for Thanksgiving and was treated like family. The staff and the atmosphere makes you forget you are in the busy city. Highly highly recommend going here for a drink or two. Even better if you are a Packer and Badger fan. The owners are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. Love this place.
Great Wisconsin bar. They are inconsistent about having a cover for Packers games, but the $12 cash cover comes with two beer tickets. They have a good selection of beer and serve regular and veggie brats. They sell out too quickly though and the bartenders can be a little gruff. I guess thats to be expected. The whole place is a rough U shape so its difficult to find seating or standing room even though there are several tables in the back. The bathroom is entirely too small and is lacking privacy but thats just a dive bar I guess.
Absolutely cozy dive in the heart of the West Village. Im someone who was raised drinking in Irish pubs and old man bars in northern New Jersey and I really dont feel comfortable in a loud club atmosphere, and the first time I set foot here I immediately felt right at home. The decor is fun and eclectic and the clientele is just plain folks enjoying a laid back atmosphere and pleasant, talkative bartenders. The vibe is very homey and I will absolutely be visiting frequently in the future.Despite appearances, the Kettle offers a great draft list including a few local brews, a great choice of bottled, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a selection of quality wines on offer as well. What a gem!
Best place to watch a Packers Gane outside if Lambeau
Great village bar. Good prices all the time, friendly owners (especially if you let them know you’re from Wisconsin!). It’s a large space with darts, places to sit, and a pinball machine or two. During football season it’s a Packers bar on game days. Best one in NYC!
The bartenders and owner-operators have always been courteous and generous whether its jam-packed or peaceful. The crowds have been diverse and friendly. 6 stars if I could!Decent spot for darts, too, I hear... Maybe one day...Highly recommend dippin in!
If youre looking for a unique bar with plenty of character in the West Village, look no further. Of course, it should be noted that the particular flavor of character at Kettle of Fish may not be for everyone: the owners are Midwestern transplants from Wisconsin and the bar serves as a haven for others who have escaped to New York from the Midwest. Here amid the dive-bar vibe, youll find plenty of Green Bay Packers paraphernalia strewn about, two dart boards, arcade games, and an unpretentious vibe. Football fans should be warned, though; the wait to get in during a Packers game, especially during the playoffs, can begin to resemble the line at clubbing venues found elsewhere in the neighborhood. That said, get there early and enjoy the taste of (a Midwestern) home--they serve brats!
Nice local dive in the heart of West village. Situated right by some of the best jazz clubs like Smalls, its a great little bar to hang out. Bartender was very friendly and atmosphere was nice. Ill definitely go back when Im around.
Came here to watch Game 5 of the NBA playoffs of the Bucks against Suns in 2021. UNBELIEVABLE place. Total Wisco bar, feels just like home!
Best Packers bar in the city! Great atmosphere, amazing and friendly people; you feel like youre at home, even if youre not from Wisconsin. There is always someone there handing out cheese curds during playoff games.Overall, a great, friendly, laid back bar in the middle of the bustling mile-a-minute city.
Pretty good bar, very basic. Its awesome if youre a packers fan -- but for the rest of us, its a nice easy spot to grab a drink and catch up with friends. not much of an atmosphere, per se but the couches/tables/chairs in the back are good for conversation.
Kettle of Fish, pray to whatever deity you want, but ask that this place lasts forever. Just great old school NYC. Great bartenders, good beer selection, good crowd, and if youre a Packers fan, welcome to your new home. Stop in, show some love.
I love KoF! Totally awesome atmosphere, extremely accessible from the trains, and nothing beats seeing folks who meant to stumble in to Stonewall instead try to figure out what the heck is going on!Really great drink list and reasonable prices for the village. $10 card minimum is easy to meet with two drinks. Friendly patrons and lots of seating in the back. Can get crowded sometimes but it’s always a worthwhile pursuit.
One of my favorite watering holes in the West Village. It takes me back to Wisconsin with its beer selection and memorabilia. Patrick and Adrian are great owners. If you can get in, its a great place to watch the Green Bay Packers play.
The owners of this place are freaking awesome. If you are ever in the area and want a nice chill spot to have a cocktail or an ice cold brew stop on in
What Pat Daley has done with Kettle of Fish is incredible. This historic bar was taken over by Wisconsin natives and now is the best Packer bar in town. The friendliest staff, reasonable prices, and unbeatable local atmosphere. A must-stop for travelers and locals alike.
Finally went back here after a pandemic forced time away. I am thrilled my favorite bar survived. I wish the owners and staff a great future!!
Just how your grandmas basement looks. Very friendly, cozy, GoPackGo bar, with fun Wisconsin favorites on tap. On game days, you buy two drink tickets at the door as Kettles cover. On big game days, get their early and know youll wait. But wisco folk make it worth it.
We went off peak, but the hostess shared the bucket signed by Aaron Rogers. Great experience!
Best dive bar in the city, and I mean that with the highest praise. Great place to chill with friends or belly up to the bar for great drinks and chats with the bartender. I love this place so much.
Used to love this bar. Was essentially refused service for about a half an hour. I think the lead bartender held a grudge against me for some reason. But Id be looked at and not serviced. While about a dozen other people were served around me. It felt deliberate, and it was embarrassing and hurtful. I dont think I will set foot in here again for the rest of my life. Which sucks because this was my favorite bar in new York.
Im not really sure if this review is accurate because I tried to go during a Packers game and couldnt get in. I was told that this is a Packers bar. It could be a good place, but whoever was working the door was quite rude. No reason to go back.
Cool underground West Village bar. This is a Wisconsin oriented bar, so midwesterners a like will love this place. There are plenty of spaces to sit from the main front bar area to the back where there are darts and couches where you can lounge on. A good local watering hole.
Very relaxed bar in the west village with ample seating, chill owners/operators and no drama. Huge Green Bay Packers bar so stay away on NFL Sundays if youre not a fan or get there early if you are. Mostly dudebro free the rest of the time which is clutch in that area.
If youre a Brewers or Packers fan, this is THE bar in NYC for you. This is the only bar in NYC dedicated to Wisconsin sports and is a great spot to watch the games with fellow fans. The back room usually has the game on with sound
Not calling it a dive bar, but it has that feel to it, which I love. Bartender Terry was very friendly and helped me and my friends find what we now consider to be the best pizza weve ever had.
Classic Wisconsin bar in Greenwich Village. It is sureal but as an expat Wisconsinite, it is nice to have a home in Manhattan. It is a laid back bar to talk with a friend when there isnt a Wisconsin game on. When there is a Wisconsin game it is a big time Packer bar that supports Brewers and Badgers.
Small bar, but a decent beer selection.
Its a decent dive bar in a basement. Not bad.
It is as straightforward a dive as one can be. The drafts are standard fare, though not without the occasional gem (Three Philosophers?). The space is showing signs of wear, and the patrons are as well, but you dont come here for those things. You come here to drink cheaply and be left to your thoughts.
This is definitely my kind of bar. Relaxed wooden bar up front and a fireplace (not working) with couches and mixed seating in the back. Love the laid back vibe, beers on tap and the other patrons. Will definitely return.
As a USAF Veteran, I visited this establishment Friday, November 22 with another Veteran and 2 friends. We were wearing MAGA hats and the owner of the place approached us and asked us to Pretend like this is Church and please remove your hats. We looked around and saw many people wearing hats, so we agreed to take off our hats if everyone removed theirs. That apparently was NOT an option, and the bartender promptly stopped serving us. When Veterans are disrespected in such a fashion, the establishment is NOT worth patronizing. So incredibly sad to see this going on in America! Absolutely disgusting on all levels!!
I came here with a Seahawks hat, and the owner gave me a hard time but did not make me remove my hat or leave. The owner knows Russell Wilson went to Wisconsin and is a better quarterback. The owner is very hospital. Go hawks
Super busy and service was a bit brusk. If you are a Wisconsinite in the city you will find your people here. Darts, Packers paraphernalia and I had Door County cherries in my Manhattan. Also, a lot of people wearing Patagonia LOL
Good beer at great prices, and the staff treated me like family from the moment I walked in the door. A new go-to for me.
My favorite little slice of home (Wisconsin) in the city. Midwest nice is a real thing, and its always on display here. Wisconsin beers, bratwursts, and Packers games...what more could you ask for in life?
Thrillist best of west village bar - best college bar. Its technically a Wisconsin bar, and it has the Leinies to back it up, but you can casually play darts or hang out at one of the many tables or couches in the back and not be engulfed by people quoting Aaron Rodgers insurance commercials.
Got good choices of drafts that are unique to the place.Gives good wibe of Irish American public .Looks like a popular and go to place in the neighborhood. Not quite a dive bar even though it has got old teak wall to wall .Friendly staff.
One of my favorite dive bars with loyal patrons. Have been going here for over 20 years. A couple of dart boards and pinball machines.
Quiet spot to meet up with small groups. Decent beer/drinks selection. Located downstairs, good place to have a conversation.
Charges a $12 cover and doesnt list that anywhere. We show up and they want to charge us for standing room only. The place has no seats what so ever. They dont offer any food but brats and say we can order food in from other places.Go to Riviera around the corner. But call ahead for a table.
The must-experience Packer bar in all of NYC. The many TVs, rabid fans and authentic WI food up the experience. Sure there is wine to get in but you know this is THE place.
Without question one of the best dive bars in NYC. Kettle has a great bar with good beer selection and a dart board station with a couple lanes.
Great dive bar. Kind of expensive but average for the Village. 5$ bottled domestic beer. Lots of games to play and plenty of great sitting.
Solid, low-key bar. Never too crowded and they have reasonably priced drinks. They have two dart boards too which gets this place a few bonus points.
Warm, friendly bar with a neighborhood vibe. Green Bay Packer fans this place is a must to visit when youre in NYC.
Great dive
Fun bar! It was packed, but we still found a spot to sit.
Im not too impressed by this place, but the couch seating area is nice. The liquor selection is very standard. The bartender gave me a really nasty look when I asked for a glass of water.
My favourite bar in Manhattan. Very local. Great encounters with real New Yorkers from all backgrounds enjoying a drink and a chat with the visitors.
Accidentally stumbled on this bar just when I was complaining that I wanted to go home. A true Wisconsin bar in NYC. Very fun and nice to feel at home in the big apple.
Fun subterranean bar with two sections, one of which full of games (including Galaga/Ms Pacman) to keep things interesting. Usually a fun, mixes crowd of all ages.
My kind of dive! Cool, laid back joint with a good jukebox and wide selection of drinks. Plus, the stories told by the regulars are priceless.
Really is a little slice of up nort right here in southern Manhattan. Got some Wisco favorites on the beer list, and the ceiling, well, its got the bumper stickers youd expect.
Nice bar. The bartender looked like he couldn’t be bothered greeting let alone serving the three of us. Lousy vibe. Won’t return.
Was the most rude service I ever received. Food was not worth the money and beer was skunked. They denied the beer being bad. Will never eat here again and will tell my friends to spread the word
Friendly staff good seating. Sometimes we bring board games and grab a table. They have good beer selection.
Great bar to hang out in. Darts, jukebox, big screens, cheap drinks, friendly staff! Im here every week!
Quiet-ish sports bar in Greenwich village. A welcomed respite from the Saturday night crowds. Some arcade games etc scattered about from what I could see.
I went to this place with a date on a Friday night. We ordered a couple burgers and beers. The meat tasted spoiled and bad. When I complained we were asked to leave. Horrible experience.
Lovely bar really let down by foreboding, grumpy old gits. Avoid, as there are plenty of other Irish pubs
Great Green bay Packer bar right in NYC!!! Fun crowd and great way to watch a game!
It is a great place to watch a Green Bay Packers game in NYC. Friendly bar staff and fun crowd.
Small place but two nice dart boards. Recently cheap beers for happy hour.
Dogwater service and atmosphere. Pretentious ghoul behind the counter has no manners .
A great neighborhood pub in the old tradition. The dart boards are in great condition and excellently lit.
Great west village bar. Authentic and good place to hang out and throw darts or drink and socialize
Old school dive bar with so much character. Always make a bee line for this place when Im in the city. It makes me feel like a local.
Green Bay Packer bar in NYC. Great place to watch the game with an awesome crowd!
Awesome packers bar. When im back in NYC I will be there for every game!
Great staff. Classic history with writers like Kerouac attending in the old days. Feels comfortable, affordable and friendly.
The atmosphere is very comforting, warm and cozy.
Great place to watch Green Bay Packers play. Get there early if you want a seat.
Quiet and low-key. Might be great if you want to get away from obnoxious crowds.
Nice little hole in the wall. We bought our own food in and they allowed us to eat there so we bought some drinks!
Best place in NYC for a packers game and simply drinks, get there early!
Arrive early for Packer games. Fills up quickly with limited seating. Great experience.
Couches in the back make for a very comfy environment, definitely a great place to have conversation with a group of friends.
Love it. Great atmosphere for all LGBTQI. P.S theres a update bar and downstairs one.
If you’re in New York during a packer game, you need to be at this bar. A little slice of Wisconsin in the big Apple
Come here. Drink. Amazing staff. Good people.
Went here during a literary pub crawl. Really great ambience in this bar with a fun history
Normal bar with a relaxed vibe. A great escape from the Santacon day revelers.
Its an old school dive bar. Reasonably priced, not pretentious, and they have darts in the back.
The best packer bar in the city! Even Aaron Rodgers agrees!
Chill atmosphere, not requiring night vision goggles to see conversation partner; not so loud you cant hear said conversation partner. 5/5 fedoras
Great place away from the pandemonium outside! Great drinks, absolutely wonderful company and clean washrooms!
Wonderful staff and the owners are very special and kind people. Please support them and this west village gem.
Great little dive bar, with darts and reasonable drink prices.
Great sea food restaurant. Friendly service and white wine sangria is my favorite there..
Great Packer bar. Patrons were very friendly.
Every Packer fan must come here! Its more Wisconsin than most of Wisconsin!
Pat and A are the most welcoming, the service outstanding and the atmosphere so fun!
Good beers, laid back living room vibes in the back with a classic low key watering hole feeling in the front.
When you need a drink and everything in the West village is too packed, come here for a chill vibe and good drinks.
It feels like youre in your grandpas basement in northern Wisconsin. It doesnt get much better than that for a Packers game.
Showed up to NYC Packet bar in full green and gold and were treated as Bears fans.....
Even for a packers bar it is still really cool . GO BEARS
My cheeseburger had a bite taken out of when i got it. when I complained the waitress yelled at me
Great bar, friendly staff and a good neighborhood feel.
Fantastic New York City neighborhood bar with a Wisconsin slant
The worst service Ive ever seen! To go out of your way to treat customers with blatant disrespect is unprofessional and out right disgusting.
Anyone who refers to this bar as a dive has no idea what they are talking about. Rather, they have no idea what a dive really is.
Best wisconsin bar I have been to in nyc.
A divey, but very enjoyable bar with darts and vintage games.
The bartender with a hat is so cool
Fun place with a lot of room. Has darts and arcade games too.
Good little bar. Some good beers on tap and friendly staff.
Love the Kettle of Fish! A down home dive bar on the heart of the West Village
This place is like being transported to a midwest basement...
You quite literally dont know who you may meet there.
Great great bar in an awesome location. Highly recommend.
Exceptional staff and regulars
Cozy, welcoming basement bar. Shows Wisconsin sports.
Good bar, young croud, packers suck.
What more could u want than a great dive bar
#1 Packer bar in NY ! Go early or stand for 3 hours...it was PACKED...get it?
Village classic dive next to historic Stonewall
Out in the west village? Just trying to chill? Go here. Bonus points for playing darts.
Great vibe. Nice selection of drinks.
I dont remember much of it but the parts I do remember were fun.
My favorite bar in NYC 😊 Greetings from Oslo, Norway
The perfect Midwest basement bar
Cozy place. Good atmosphere. Crowded AF
Its a great little dive bar.
Nice dive bar to get extremely drunk in greenwhich
One of my favorite bars in the area.
Neighborhood institution with a Cheers feel. Perfect spot!
All things Wisconsin! Packers, Badgers, Brewers ❤
Our favorite place to catch the Badger game when in the city.
Love this place! I stop by every time I visit New York.
Te West Village still has a heart and this place always makes sure its beating.
Great Wisconsin bar in NYC.
Great local bar to play darts.
Super chill spot. Very friendly.
Dive bar. Service was mediocre at best. Go for a small dive bar experience and nothing else.
One on my favorite bars in the village.
Good vibe, atmosphere. Comfortable place
Nice neighborhood bar with good prices
Good drinks and darts! Ill be back.
Rich literary history wrapped in a sports bar!
Worst service everThe bartender is a dushbag
Great staff! Incredibly friendly and charming!
Cool NY bar with WI roots!
Laid back bar with lots of cool history
Always excellent. Managable crowd
This is THE Packer bar to go to in NYC.
Nice cozy place for a cocktail
Chillax like Jack Kerouac. Yeah Id say thats about right
Order a bottle of Miller Lite or be gone with you
Best bar in the village!
Great owners and bartenders
Red & white & green & gold ❤️
A Green Bay Packer bar!
Busy but expected on a Friday night
Great spot for a beer.
Go pack!
Great bar!
All you need in a dive bar.
Beers and darts
Surprising amount of space and couches.
Great for group of friends!
Best place to be in the village
Love KoF. Lots of love.
Great dive bar
Perfect dive bar.
Love it.
Cool vibe at this bar.
Not a fan
Great place at the border of the Village
Awesome cozy dive
GB Packer Fan destination
Good and cozy place.
KETTTLE FISHHHH IS GREAT
Good place to share with friend
Everything a bar should be.
Darts are fun
I love those people
Disrespectful to veterans.
Lame
Favorite place to be
Just like home !
Great place!
Dart board.
Not what i expected
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Kettle of Fish 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-23Fun neighborhood bar with decor stuck in the 1980s at best. Open till at least 3:45 weekdays. Friendly and laid-back bartender and friendly open-minded bar regulars.
Review №2
2022-06-10Kettle of fish. As a Wisconsin native, it feels very familiar. In a good way. If you are in the know, you are in the know. If youre not, it is a good respite between the other lively bars that have a special kind of energy. To me it is an oasis. Also great if you are a Packer fan. Best in the city.
Review №3
2019-12-15Epic Packer bar. Not just in NY, anywhere. Amazing crowd, good TVs and seating. Great beer selection at fair prices. Brats are perfect. Real deal. Every Packer fan should get to go here.
Review №4
2019-11-30Amazing place!! Cozy, atmospheric, servers are very polite and professional. Very clean, very good choice of music. Prices are very affordable. I think its the best hidden gem in area. Definitely coming back again and bring some close friends with us.
Review №5
2022-02-28A truely great experience here, the more you look the more you see. From pinballs hidden out the back to two dart boards this place has it all.Open nice and early so you can get in for a drink just as the sun starts to go down.
Review №6
2021-10-19Go Pack Go! A must visit for an Packers fan. Get there early because space is limited. Bring a healthy appetite for drinks and brats because youll get plenty for a great price. Great and friendly staff and a fun time. Cant wait to go back!
Review №7
2021-12-06**Visited during COVID pandemicLayout/atmosphere*Bar is underground/downstairs; standard dive feel; Packers/Wisconsin memorabilia; lounge area around the corner from bar with tables and couchesService*FriendlyFood/drink*Miller High Life & shot special*No food
Review №8
2022-02-03Cool lil bar, extremely friendly owners. Highly recommended to grab a few beers and hang in a casual environment
Review №9
2020-06-22The BEST Wisconsin bar in New York. Feels like home every time. Fantastic atmosphere for the packer games - get there early to get in. Patrick and his wife take wonderful care of everyone and make you feel like family. If you’re lucky enough to get in - go to their annual Christmas Sing Along! Always a favorite place to go.
Review №10
2021-11-21The Packers family lives here! We are so happy that we found this friendly and fun spot. Met lots of fans and lots of dogs and everything was Packers friendly!