Clockwork Bar

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7.3

Clockwork Bar stands out as a punk-rock dive bar with a laid-back, artsy atmosphere that blends affordable drinks and lively conversation. Known for its $6 beer-and-shot special, the venue attracts a younger, local crowd, offering a mix of IPAs and canned options while keeping the energy high.

The experience is enhanced by engaging bartenders, particularly when they bring warmth and humor to interactions, fostering a social vibe. While some prefer a slightly warmer indoor climate, the bar’s raw charm and music selection—punk, oi, and related genres—make it a standout for those seeking a fun, unpretentious night out.

Features and services of Clockwork Bar

Highlights

  • Fast service

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid street parking

Clockwork Bar is in position 5 out of 21 in gay bars in New York

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Clockwork Bar has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on over 512 reviews on Google

Alex Alex

What can anyone say about clockwork bar other then.... $6 beer & shot , have fun talking with all types of people in a dive bar setting. I will be back. Bartenders are 9/10. I do miss the $3 beer & shot special. Maybe bring that back.

Alex Alex ☆ 5/5
Spike Polite

Punk rock dive bar with $6 beer and shot special. cool bartenders playing punk, oi and some related musics. "Boogie lives" is a regular bartender who is the coolest. my wife and I especially like clockwork bar best when he works as he chats up the customers getting laughs out of them causing them to socialize with other customers which cheers up the atmosphere

Spike Polite ☆ 5/5
Michael Livingston

Didn't eat, had a canned Guinness but would have preferred tap. But it is geared toward a local and younger crowd it appears with IPA's on tap being tasty. Atmosphere was a clockwork orange and possibly the influence to this bar. Fun place if with friends or if you are artsy or just looking to get a buzz.

Michael Livingston ☆ 4/5
mike brown

Hello Clockwork bar. The service and drinks we good. Love the Punk Rock vibes of the bar. If you could turn up the heat a little in the day time. I know its cold outside but let's warm up the place a little.

mike brown ☆ 3/5
Charlie katel

the bald bartender had the most insane attitude i’ve ever experienced. he asked me so many questions and tried to act like im underage and im not! So incredibly unprofessional, on a Thursday night when there were 15 people in total in the bar . He needs a serious talking to

Charlie katel ☆ 1/5
Janessa Nelson

Bartender was clearly drinking. Rude and arrogant to a group of 8, barely letting us enter the bar before obnoxiously questioning all our ids (all valid and well over 21) and all this occurred during the daytime. While cerebrating a birthday. I will never attend this bar again while this bartender is working. Usually don’t write these things but I’m beyond irritated.

Janessa Nelson ☆ 1/5
Nick Robbins

Bartender during the day was blacked out. Stopped the only woman of color in our group and told her her ID was fake. When we told him to call the police to doublecheck, he refused and kicked us out. I’m a normal at this bar and I come here every weekend and I’m very disappointed in the fact that the daytime bartenders are comfortable being so openly racist and inappropriate towards clientele

Nick Robbins ☆ 1/5
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Information about Clockwork Bar

Address

Clockwork Bar is located at 21 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Website

The website of Clockwork Bar is: clockworknyc.com

Business Hours

Monday: 14:00–04:00
Tuesday: 14:00–04:00
Wednesday: 14:00–04:00
Thursday: 14:00–04:00
Friday: 14:00–04:00
Saturday: 14:00–04:00
Sunday: 14:00–04:00

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