Local 138

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

Recent Reviews

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

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 Swierad

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

Amit P.

This is nice dive bar on the lower east side if you don't want to go somewhere loud and can speak to people. I will say, the drinks were pretty expensive for a dive bar but I guess with inflation prices are going up. That being said we didn't go during happy hour as well but overall chill atmosphere. The music was totally on point and you have to check out the bathroom - total dive bar vibes!

dustin harrison

Stayed at Sixty LES. So glad I found this place right behind the hotel. Amazing bartender and you meet good people!

Ahmed Hassan

Good service with honest smile

Lucca Zétola

Such a great environment,good drinks for reasonable pricingHappy hour is everythingBarwoman Janelle is so nice

Kaeli Brady

Worst bar I’ve ever been to. Bouncer was extremely rude and harassed me and my friends until we ordered something. He would literally come to our table every minute and told us to get out and the bar was not a “hangout spot” Also this place charges gratuity automatically.

M Koti

Not a cheap bar, I paid $18 plus tip for two Miller High Life !! So I don’t know why and how it shows up as an economy bar.Very nice staff at local 138, from smiling bouncer to bartender were professional and courteous. But not much of entertainment or anything to look at.

Marco Reina

Visited: Saturday, September 18, 2022.Wonderful cozy bar located in a very busy spot of the LES.Loved how relaxed and noise-free (compared to other establishments in the area) the time spent there was. Super!

Getin HaGuts

Security is a toilet bowl if you catch my drift I recently got a new ID I’m in town visiting with friends I’m 35 and he tells me my ID is fake I informed him it’s new he argues me I took my money across the street. Hire someone who knows how to check an ID without a piece of equipment.

James Brown

Visited again despite my last review rude staff feel like I was overcharged as if they make up prices along the way she seems to have problems with speaking to people I’ll take my money elsewhere sad because I actually like the area and was thinking of bringing my brothers with me next week

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