Upper East SideDive Bar
The Penrose Bar Dive Bar in Upper East Side
The mood
Casual, lively · good late at night · good with friends
Known for
Haber's G&T
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A mid-priced dive bar on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the staff, call the space cozy, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Insider tip: Off the Q train 86th Street Station, between 82nd & 83rd Streets. 21+ after 8pm. Known for its Haber's G&T.
“A cornerstone of the Upper East Side, The Penrose is your go-to for classic cocktails, great beer, and a food menu that punches well above its weight. Warm lighting, vintage vibes, and a bar that always feels alive whether youre posted up for brunch or closing down the night.”
Specials & happy hour
Specials and happy hour at The Penrose Bar
- Special
10AFTER10
$10 select drinks after 10pm: Espresso Martini, Spicy Marg, Spaten + Well Shot.
Every day · 10 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Every day · 10 PM
- Brunch
Brunch @ the bar
$2 off brunch drinks or $10 off carafes, only at the bar.
Sat, Sun · 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
From their website · Updated Nov 2026Sat, Sun · 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
- From their websiteLate Night Happy Hour: $10 drink selections after 10pm
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Casual, Lively, Local
- Perfect for
- Small Groups, Drinks, Lively Night Out
- Best times
- Afternoon, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Solo, Friends (2-3)
- Insider tip
- Off the Q train 86th Street Station, between 82nd & 83rd Streets. 21+ after 8pm.
The details at The Penrose Bar
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Setting
- Indoors
- Atmosphere
- Cozy · Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about The Penrose Bar
Moodap read 10 public reviews of The Penrose Bar and counted what they talk about.
- Great service4 of 10
- Cozy room3 of 10
- High energy3 of 10
- The drinks2 of 10
- Small groups2 of 10
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Good to know about The Penrose Bar
The Penrose Bar is at 1590 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, on the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Mon 11:30am - 4am; Sat 9:30am - 4am. Other days are not listed, so check with them before you go.
You can call The Penrose Bar at (212) 203-2751.
Expect about $20–30 per person at The Penrose Bar.
The Penrose Bar is known for its Haber's G&T.
In the 10 reviews of The Penrose Bar that Moodap read, the most mentioned are great service (4), cozy room (3), high energy (3), the drinks (2), and small groups (2).
Small groups, drinks, and lively night out.
Yes: delivery and takeout.
The Penrose Bar lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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