Local 138

181 Orchard St, New York
(212) 477-0280

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Kevin G (KGNY)

Carlie is the BEST she was swamped but took care of everyone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aiyah Halsey

When I first came here last year it was the perfect little dive bar find. The music and drinks were great along with the bartenders. In recent times I’ve gone which have been on Fridays the music is 80s for a long time with no variation until we decided to leave is when the music changed but we have already been there for a little over an hour at that point. Good bar but music truly can make or break your atmosphere

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

Raven Dantzler

Bartenders were incredible and super friendly and accommodating. However, for a Friday night the music was only like 80s and felt like I was in a perpetual video game. It gave me a headache so I left. Hope they fix that according to the crowd. Also, it was really cold to me but I get they need to moderate the temp for when it's packed. I'll drf be back, but maybe during happy hour instead.

Temple Anyasi

Went out late Saturday night and ended up here, the tall male bouncer claimed a real id from DC was fake and was extremely rude on august 11th around 1 am, was probably looking for some extra cash as a bribe. We ended up finding a new spot instead

Service: 1

Charley “Chazz” Cabrera

A cool atmosphere, super friendly bartender with great customer service. Colleen is phenomenal!! I’ll definitely be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Nell P

AMAZING BARTENDERS!!! The drinks are always on point, the music is good and it's always a vibe when I go. I always go there intending to stay for a couple of hours but, I always end staying til close. Local 138 is a whole vibe even on a MONDAY!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Nell Paulk

AMAZING BARTENDERS!!! The drinks are always on point, the music is good and it's always a vibe when I go. I always go there intending to stay for a couple of hours but, I always end staying til close. Local 138 is a whole vibe even on a MONDAY!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Might Ahgwai

Rude bartender. Dirty restroom.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Might

Rude bartender. Dirty restroom.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Daniel Pino

Est. 1996Layout/atmosphere*Long bar with one TV; two aqua leather booths in back with five seat wall counter; firefighter paraphernalia; wood panel walls; covered outdoor structure in streetFood/drink*No food*11 taps*Complimentary water cooler

Zhe Hao Tan

Staff tried to charge me more by giving me less change. Had to ask and assert that I have given $20 instead of $10. Not recommended if you’re not local.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

pierre

Service was good! 2 tall boy cans were 16 each (18 after tax, not happy hour), so I wouldn’t call it a dive bar despite the divey aesthetic. Used to come here at the old location on Ludlow when it was cheaper, so expectations were off.

Dominik S

Nice vibe - drinks seemed to be a bit pricier than I had expected. Can’t penalize them for that though - service could be a bit better

Geraldina Salcedo

Janella and Jordan were amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lucca Zago Zetola

Such a great environment,
good drinks for reasonable pricing
Happy hour is everything
Barwoman Janelle is so nice

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