Nightingale Bar

213 Second Avenue,
northwest corner of 13th Street

by Patrick (5/23/99)

A few steps below a dive, Nightingales is still a great place to grab a quick drink during happy hour. Back in a cramped corner sits one of the worst (and therefore, best) pool tables in the Northeast. Featuring odd bumps in the middle of the table and masticated cues, the table can throw-off even the most experienced player. Along with cheap pool and cheap beer, on the weekends Nightingales also features cheap music. A number of small local bands perform here (including the kick-ass rockabilly sounds of Simon and the Bar-Sinisters. I once saw them play for 3 1/2 hours with out taking a break.) for a small cover charge (usually in the neighborhood of $5). If the dive atmosphere becomes too oppressive (or if your date isn't finding it as amusing as you hoped she would) just down the block you can enjoy the overpriced, chi-chi elegance of the Flamingo East and Gemini Lounge.

My rating:  10 cigarettes