January 19, 2010—Bar 9

Day Nine—Monday January 18—Flight 151

Another day, another twenty dollars! My friend (and former co-worker), James Mollo sent me twenty bucks via my PayPal donation all the way from California!

So tonight the drinks are on James and in honor of James’ generous donation, I’m going to the bar he used to hang out at when he lived here in New York City, Flight 151. I’ve knocked more than a few beers back with James in this place, so I know it’s a decent bar. Plus James told me he was sending a woman over to meet me. Is he sending a hooker over there? We won’t know till we get there, so let’s go!

Here we are at the Flight 151 bar. Prepare for take off!

Not too crowded tonight, but what do you expect on a Monday night?

Steve the bartneder serves up an ice cold Budweiser. Sterve is a writer and penned the play Bordertown. He told me he's currently working on two more plays.

Flight 151 is decked out like an airplane hangar and there's lots of airplane imagery to be seen here.

And here's the cutest couple of the night...okay, they were the only couple of the night, but a cute couple indeed! I give you, Tony and Maria. The told me they're regulars who love the vintage airplane memorabilia in the bar.

6,556 days of flight. And yes their arms are tired!

More airplane memorabilia on the walls of Flight 151.

Waitress Michelle serves up menus and blown out candles!

Coasters!

Who says you can't fly on one wing?

There's tables in back for groups and dining.

And every table has crayons if you desire to draw upon the tables.

Here's Nick, a regular who lives close by.

And here's another regular named...Nick! Maybe they should rename this place "Nick's at Night."

Pinball!

Even more airplane memorabilia on the walls.

Bartender Steve with the regulars at Flight 151.

By now I'm double fisting the beers. Yee Haaa!

Some of the beer available at Flight 151.

A red airplane kissing itself. If I wasn't drinking, I'd fear the DT's!

Okay, time for the bathroom break of the evening.

Is it me, or does this water look crinkly?

Obligatory bathroom mirror shot!

Hey...how'd that get on the wall?

Thought while walking home: "Hey, what happened to that woman Mollo promised me?"

Review

Flight 151 is a casual, friendly neighborood bar. The bartenders are friendly and fast with your drink and the locals inside are a nice group of fun people. Happy hour is from 5 pm to 7 pm with two dollar beers and three bucks for a well drink. When Jimmy Buffet comes to town, he should come on Mondays when Margaritas are four bucks all day and all of the night. Tuesday is flip night where you can flip a coin with the bartender and if you win, your drink is on the house. And for you starry-eyed folks, some celebrities are known to frequent this joint including star sightings from bartender Steve that include, the whole cast of the HBO series Oz, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Uma Thurman.

In addition to the usual pub grub like burgers, wraps and sandwiches, Flight 151 offers 7 varieties of pasta, and dinner etrees of homemade meatloaf, Bar-B-Q chicken and ribs and NY grilled sirloin steak. You can even get a genuine New York chocolate egg cream here (if you tip a little, maybe they’ll pour some vodka in it for you!)

Flight 151
Flight 151 Menu Page
151 8th Ave (between 17th and 18th St.)
(212) 229-1868

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Monday, January 18, 2010—Bar 8

Day Eight—Sunday, January 17th—The Hairy Monk

Okay, it’s my favorite night of the week to go out and I’m taking a suggestion from Sara (without an H) who I met at Jake’s Saloon on Friday night.

Sara (on the right) suggested the Hairy Monk.

She told me her favorite bar is called the Hairy Monk, which is located at the corner of 25rd and 3rd. So that’s where I’m going, that way if it sucks, it’s her fault! Maybe we’ll see Sara there, only time will tell, so let’s get over there!

Here we are, it's the Hairy Monk!

It's a decent crowd for a Sunday night!

Jo the bartender on duty happily serves up a 20 ounce pint of Guiness. Too rah loo rah loo rah!

Which of course leads to the age-old tradition of the wearin' of the Guiness on your noggin.' Cheers!

I wandered over to the three prettiest faces in the bar, Melissa, Emily and Caroline. They told me it was the first time they had been at the Hairy Monk.

Soon I was literally getting into the spirit of things by doing a shot with Jeff, Brian and Mike. Mike bought the shots and Jeff told me they were the anti-Boston group of the bar. It truly was more than a feeling.

Down the hatch and over the river and through the woods.

Some of the drink specials to be had at the Hairy Monk.

This is Wally who plays guitar inside the bar. Surprisingly there's no cover charge for this entertainment!

The beer of the month at the Hairy Monk.

I decide to combine the anti-Boston group with the prettiest faces in the bar by buying us all a shot. That's what I'm here for!

Ya gotta love a bar that has Jesus, Johnny Cash and Guiness on the cash register.

Okay, time for the nightly bathroom break.

Clean urinals, woo hoo!

Obligatory bathroom mirror shot.

Uh oh, Karaoke has begun. One rule I have in bars is: When the Karaoke begins, I get the fuck out of the joint! Goodnight everybody!

Review

The Hairy Monk is a fun bar where you feel like a regular even if it’s your first time in. The bartenders are friendly and there’s nice neighborhoodly vibe going on, even if you don’t live in the neighborhood, like me.

They have 19 beers on tap and they serve 20 ounce pints, size matters at The Hairy Monk! Happy hour happens every day from 11 am to 7 pm with a large selection of drinks, bottled beers and the aforementioned 19 beers on tap.

There’s a full menu of food to be had including fish ‘n’ chips, Irish mixed grill, chicken pot pie, Irish beef stew and lots of other entrees (see the website below for full menu.) Saturday and Sunday brunch is served till 4:30 pm and comes with 2 complimentary drinks from the menu.

If you're a fan of Boston sports, this is your spot. The Sox, Patriots and Celtics are featured on 8 TV screens and one large projection screen in the back of the bar. Personally I was just there for the Guiness and good times and there were plenty of each to be had.

The Hairy Monk
337 Third Ave. (@25th St.)
212-532-2929