Hugh E. Birs

324 E Market St, New Albany
(812) 945-8884

Recent Reviews

Dan K.

Dive bar DNA cold beers a little smokey the weak need not apply Walked in and the 4 at the bar turned and greeted me with that look you give your neighbor if they were to walk in to your living room, uninvited, and change the channel. It was cold, and perfect. We instantly bonded as i get it. This IS their living room. I don't want to offend by giving stars to a dive as I think they prefer to fly under the radar (read no stars is best) but this crew probably doesn't read a whole lot. Great dive and I mean that as a 6 star compliment

Bryan Cruce

There is only chips there is no food. Beers are $3 and that's for Pat's Blue Ribbon. Been there for a long time. Usually loud music on weekends very tight place. So if you have claustrophobia it's probably not for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Bob Jenks

Love hanging out at Hugh's. His band is good and fun to watch on stage. Great music ? and good prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

David Bleke

When you walk into a bar and immediately see a drum set hanging from the ceiling and a shuffleboard table as the stage, how can you go wrong. It's a true dive bar with cold can only beer and liquor, no bottles. Cheap beer. It's a must for 1 beer to witness it. I am told music is awesome Friday and Saturday nights with no cover. You can smoke in here good or bad...Friendly bartender

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Gary Collins

Nice old bar. No hip-hop!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Jessica B.

A little hole in the wall with lots of history. Friendly staff and patrons. Even a unique stage - a shuffleboard table! We popped in for a quick beverage and continued our adventures through the town. Smoking is allowed, so if you're sensitive to that, this may not be your jam. A little messy and quirky but it's what gives this place character and keeps loyal customers coming back.

Richard Thwing

Great place to drink and listen to live local music.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Barbara Chumbley

Unbelievable how a band could play against wall on a ledge! Great music! Small area but warm atmosphere. Smoking allowed.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Geoffrey Glaze

this is one of the hidden gems in New Albany Hugh Bir and his bar staff are awesome people stop in and say hello

Darrell Neeley

One of the jewels of New Albany. Celebrating 57 years. Great beer prices. Great service. Fun place to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Matt Barnard

No food but great music.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kim Smith

Myself and a couple of family members were in Kentucky for the weekend. I found this bar online, and we decided to give it a try. We really enjoyed ourselves! The band was very accommodating playing some good old country for us! The only thing I could complain about is the bar gets a little smoky, but when they shut the door and turned on the air/ventilation system it was much better. Thank you to all the locals that made us feel welcome and took care of us!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Alisa Wimbish

I love this little bar. Unique customers. The owner is an amazing human. Music on the weekends. And there is an original 22ft shuffle board table, that is well maintained, and had now become one of my favorite games.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

James “cody” Wooden

This place is crazyv fun I wish it was bigger

That 1 guy

If you're thinking about going into Kentucky, don't. This is one hole in the wall bar that has amazing people and an amazing back story. Great service and great music all night. Hugh & the band, keep on rockin!!

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