Miserable staff. So rude . I literally thought they were joking .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Saucysaja
Stay away from here if you see a black lady bar tending. She is the most insufferable, disrespectful person you will ever meet. She is rude to her customers, demands tips, and publicly outs you if she doesn't like you. Every time I've been to Josie's while she's working it's been a nightmare. She's always causing a scene. I'm not sure how this woman is still employed because everyone hates her. Who in the world refuses to serve water without a tip?? I'm sober trying to enjoy the night out with my friends and play some pool.
David Weinzimmer
A very low-key neighborhood bar. I was looking for a place to sit and read on a Wednesday evening for a bit, and it was great. Clearly a lot of regulars, including two dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Mary Garito
Josie’s is a proper relaxed locals bar. Every time I go I have a nice conversation with someone. The bartenders are cool. I love pool and they have a good table. Aside from the great atmosphere, the best thing about the bar is its jukebox. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kylan Connolly
A great neighborhood bar. $10 card minimum but not hard to reach. On busy nights it can get difficult to get the attention of the bartender as every time I've been there's only one.
Atmosphere: 5
Brandon Pettola
We were all having a good time until the rude bartender ruined our whole night. I was trying to get his attention to order a drink (without saying anything or being overly annoying) (also waiting an abnormally long time) and he lashed out at me, saying that he can see me and I’m being annoying and he is super busy. I was just subtly motioning to him to get his attention. He did not make it known that he sees me. All of my friends agreed his reaction was extremely inappropriate. He was extremely loud and rude and aggressive when talking to me. He also lashed out at my friend when trying to pay, making comments like “what’s so confusing?” And “wow look at me it’s my first time at a bar”. Funny enough, one of the people we were with said he hates this place cause he’s gotten yelled at by a bartender before for celebrating a win in pool. If you are a young male aged 22-26, don’t come here cause the pathetic bartenders will feel intimidated by you and hate you immediately. Don’t care if you’re busy and having a bad night, no excuse to talk to me that way. Also worth noting that they will continuously be very polite to any young girl, and serve them constantly. The bartenders are clearly on a power trip since this spot is small and local, and they think that they get to play up the “local bar that’s gritty” trope or whatever. Also hilarious how there’s so many reviews on here saying the exact same thing. Point is, just don’t come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Sai Mendell
Tragic, i heard nothing but good things about this place but my time here was hostile and lame. the women bar tender (tall blk lady) was weird saying we ruined her night for having basic question and saying she just woke up. So wack to go to a place you hear about then have it ruined by unfriendly workers. DO BETTER please.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Daniel Pino
Layout/atmosphere*Bar area with one TV; old fashioned cash register; tables; pool table, jukebox & arcade game in back; taxidermy; wood panel walls; beer lists on chalkboards; covered outdoor structure in streetFood/drink*No food menu
pvogeler
Always had a good time here don’t know what the fuss it about, probably too many “invasive species,” bros and basics tend to ruin everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Paterek
I shyly walked up to the bar last night, already drunk from the last haunt and desperate for a martini, expecting to be scoffed at because well, it’s a dive. “You can put it in a rocks glass, I don’t care!” Ry behind the counter immediately served me the best damn dirty martini I’ve ever had for $11 and did so with serious enthusiasm. One of the most personable and friendly bartenders I’ve ever had the pleasure of engaging with. This was my first time here and it will certainly not be the last.
It’s a no for me dog. I’ve lived in NYC most of my life… as a high school student we’d get in here and felt really cool. They do filter at the door and if you’re a cute girl you’ll have better odds of not getting rejected. I understand the fun at that time, however, when I went to NYU everyone wanted to go here. It’s just a bunch of hs students and college freshmen. Fun if you are young, not so much if you are legal. In newer times I have been told that they have cracked down a bit more about carding and actually rejecting kids with fakes.
Andrew Tai
Josie's was most hostile bar experience I have ever had. The bartender was unfriendly and would openly make fun of patrons for ordering cheaper drinks. There was a environment of elitists and predator drinking where the bartender would shame customers by not allow them to be served well drinks to be served; absolutely disgusting. Beyond that she was was truly an ameteur bartender, having one to four second pours and inconsistency across the board. Definitely a place not to get your money's worth. I feel bad for the owner for having to deal with such a troublesome and entitled bartender. I would rate it a 0 if I could.
Matty Grimsey
Neighborhood bar. Some of the regulars can be territorial of their seats and pool tables. Bartenders not always nice but fun spot if the vibe is right.
Chandler A.
F this bar and bartender. Worst staff I've quite literally ever experienced. You want to be yelled at and kicked out for existing, go here. Real piece of work. Also talking about the bartender specially on the Tuesday night shift. As someone from the industry they should close and move on. Just disrespectful. My advice for them, go get a chopped cheese and be a decent human.
Marycate B.
I've never met ruder bartenders in my life. Rude to all of us for no reason. Seemed to target men more. I get it you hate your job but come on man.
Miserable staff. So rude . I literally thought they were joking .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stay away from here if you see a black lady bar tending. She is the most insufferable, disrespectful person you will ever meet. She is rude to her customers, demands tips, and publicly outs you if she doesn't like you. Every time I've been to Josie's while she's working it's been a nightmare. She's always causing a scene. I'm not sure how this woman is still employed because everyone hates her. Who in the world refuses to serve water without a tip?? I'm sober trying to enjoy the night out with my friends and play some pool.
A very low-key neighborhood bar. I was looking for a place to sit and read on a Wednesday evening for a bit, and it was great. Clearly a lot of regulars, including two dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Josie’s is a proper relaxed locals bar. Every time I go I have a nice conversation with someone. The bartenders are cool. I love pool and they have a good table. Aside from the great atmosphere, the best thing about the bar is its jukebox. So good!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A great neighborhood bar. $10 card minimum but not hard to reach. On busy nights it can get difficult to get the attention of the bartender as every time I've been there's only one.
Atmosphere: 5
We were all having a good time until the rude bartender ruined our whole night. I was trying to get his attention to order a drink (without saying anything or being overly annoying) (also waiting an abnormally long time) and he lashed out at me, saying that he can see me and I’m being annoying and he is super busy. I was just subtly motioning to him to get his attention. He did not make it known that he sees me. All of my friends agreed his reaction was extremely inappropriate. He was extremely loud and rude and aggressive when talking to me. He also lashed out at my friend when trying to pay, making comments like “what’s so confusing?” And “wow look at me it’s my first time at a bar”. Funny enough, one of the people we were with said he hates this place cause he’s gotten yelled at by a bartender before for celebrating a win in pool. If you are a young male aged 22-26, don’t come here cause the pathetic bartenders will feel intimidated by you and hate you immediately. Don’t care if you’re busy and having a bad night, no excuse to talk to me that way. Also worth noting that they will continuously be very polite to any young girl, and serve them constantly. The bartenders are clearly on a power trip since this spot is small and local, and they think that they get to play up the “local bar that’s gritty” trope or whatever. Also hilarious how there’s so many reviews on here saying the exact same thing. Point is, just don’t come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Tragic, i heard nothing but good things about this place but my time here was hostile and lame. the women bar tender (tall blk lady) was weird saying we ruined her night for having basic question and saying she just woke up. So wack to go to a place you hear about then have it ruined by unfriendly workers. DO BETTER please.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Layout/atmosphere*Bar area with one TV; old fashioned cash register; tables; pool table, jukebox & arcade game in back; taxidermy; wood panel walls; beer lists on chalkboards; covered outdoor structure in streetFood/drink*No food menu
Always had a good time here don’t know what the fuss it about, probably too many “invasive species,” bros and basics tend to ruin everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I shyly walked up to the bar last night, already drunk from the last haunt and desperate for a martini, expecting to be scoffed at because well, it’s a dive. “You can put it in a rocks glass, I don’t care!” Ry behind the counter immediately served me the best damn dirty martini I’ve ever had for $11 and did so with serious enthusiasm. One of the most personable and friendly bartenders I’ve ever had the pleasure of engaging with. This was my first time here and it will certainly not be the last.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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It’s a no for me dog. I’ve lived in NYC most of my life… as a high school student we’d get in here and felt really cool. They do filter at the door and if you’re a cute girl you’ll have better odds of not getting rejected. I understand the fun at that time, however, when I went to NYU everyone wanted to go here. It’s just a bunch of hs students and college freshmen. Fun if you are young, not so much if you are legal. In newer times I have been told that they have cracked down a bit more about carding and actually rejecting kids with fakes.
Josie's was most hostile bar experience I have ever had. The bartender was unfriendly and would openly make fun of patrons for ordering cheaper drinks. There was a environment of elitists and predator drinking where the bartender would shame customers by not allow them to be served well drinks to be served; absolutely disgusting. Beyond that she was was truly an ameteur bartender, having one to four second pours and inconsistency across the board. Definitely a place not to get your money's worth. I feel bad for the owner for having to deal with such a troublesome and entitled bartender. I would rate it a 0 if I could.
Neighborhood bar. Some of the regulars can be territorial of their seats and pool tables. Bartenders not always nice but fun spot if the vibe is right.
F this bar and bartender. Worst staff I've quite literally ever experienced. You want to be yelled at and kicked out for existing, go here. Real piece of work. Also talking about the bartender specially on the Tuesday night shift. As someone from the industry they should close and move on. Just disrespectful. My advice for them, go get a chopped cheese and be a decent human.
I've never met ruder bartenders in my life. Rude to all of us for no reason. Seemed to target men more. I get it you hate your job but come on man.