Rudy's Bar & Grill
Rudy's Bar & Grill
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 AM
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Neighbourhood: Midtown West
How to get there
- 42nd St – Port Authority Bus Terminal • 5 min walk
- 50th St • 7 min walk
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- Jim BNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom69 contributionsA real New York barMy wife and I loved this place. No frills, rough and ready, genuine NYC bar with free hot dogs if you want them with your drinks. We didn’t have hot dogs but the drinks in here are good quality, really well priced served by friendly bar staff. Great music on and a very lively atmosphere. We really liked the place and went 4 times in our 5 days in NYC. Not a place to get a meal or take your kids but if you want a genuine, no frills New York bar experience, this is the place.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 March 2023
- Rich W9 contributionsCold beer. Good prices. All else is irrelevant.If you're looking for a "proper" drink, in a no-frills bar, where the beer is cold and the doorman looks like Kenny Powers, then this is the place. Cheap beer, free hotdogs, no messing about. Really enjoyed a couple of nights here during our trip. The only problem I'd have is that it's not *quite* big enough in there, so you do get completely rammed, like you're in a mosh-pit, but hell, it beats paying $12 a drink at the next bar down the road! Thanks Rudy's. We'll be back. Promise.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 March 2023
- JMcM69Blackwood, United Kingdom437 contributionsGreat spot!Cheap beer, friendly locals. What more could you ask for. Oh yes, and a free hot dog with every beer if you want it! Spent a few nights here during holiday and was pleasant after paying exorbitant prices in other bars. Friendly Irish barman to boot!Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 April 2023
- bbsydney96621 contributionsIt’s ok, if you time it right!There’s mixed reviews about Rudy’s but we enjoyed our visit. If you go there expecting it to be a local watering hole and remember that you are a visitor, you’ll be fine. Bar staff know their regulars and chat with them but they’re equally happy to engage and chat with visitors, as our man did to us. It is a small bar so if you don’t snag a seat, be prepared to stand because people don’t give up their seats very often. We enjoyed our visit but certainly found a few other bars we preferred.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 August 2023
- Tim Gresham3 contributionsAwesome dive bar in MidtownAmazing dive bar in midtown. Great staff who are all friendly, great place to meet regular New Yorkers and people from all over the world. Probably the cheapest pint of beer in New York at $3 and with that you get a free hot dog.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 December 2023
- Munro61 contributionsGreat Bar, Be sure to visit, Highly RecommendVisited again on our annual trip to New York. Cheap drinks $4 per pint Rudy's is a very small bar in the Hells Kitchen District so to ensure getting a seat get in early. Staff certainly work for their wage in this bar as it is constantly busy. You get a free hotdog with every drink ( you need to ask for the hotdogs if not you don't get them) This bar is cash only, but don't worry there is cash machine in the bar at entrance that you can use. Highly recommend and will be sure to visit again on our next visit.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 January 2024
- karenCFCLondon, United Kingdom348 contributionsGreat barAbsolutely love this bar. Visit from the UK every year and it never disappoints. Came here every night to start the night off. $3 beers, $12 pitchers and free hotdogs. Always very busy but we always manage to get a table out the back. Bar staff very efficient even though bar is crowded, so you never wait long. Always meet some interesting, friendly locals which is fun. Cant wait to be backVisited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 January 2024
- WillDubai, United Arab Emirates775 contributionsNice pub with great beersNice unpretentious bar with a lot of choice in not to expensive beers and hot dogs. Staff very welcoming. They could sometimes turn down the volume of the music a little, so people can actually speak to eachother, certainly when the bar is filled with middle aged man, like it was when I visited.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 4 February 2024
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Sightseer21153650179
United Kingdom2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Good place to go for cheap beer probably cheapest place in new york.But was spoilt by Bar man Irish little bald head man who was very rude which is a shame as a great bar just shame about his attitude spoilt our experience
Written 16 March 2024
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Jon K
11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Hidden gem in New York. Prices are really good. Friendly staff and very clean. You get a free hotdog with a beer. Rudys blonde was a really nice pint.
Written 3 March 2024
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Laura
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK92 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We visited this bar after our friends recommended . We really enjoyed people watching, and our free hot dogs. This is a lovely busy bar, service is fab and drinks very reasonable.
Written 26 February 2024
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Will
Dubai, United Arab Emirates775 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Nice unpretentious bar with a lot of choice in not to expensive beers and hot dogs. Staff very welcoming. They could sometimes turn down the volume of the music a little, so people can actually speak to eachother, certainly when the bar is filled with middle aged man, like it was when I visited.
Written 4 February 2024
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snowboardgirl2015
Nottingham, UK194 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Friendly dive bar with fantastic prices and a great crowd. Bar staff were all great and we visited a couple of times on our stay as we liked it so much
Written 17 January 2024
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karenCFC
London, UK348 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Absolutely love this bar. Visit from the UK every year and it never disappoints. Came here every night to start the night off. $3 beers, $12 pitchers and free hotdogs. Always very busy but we always manage to get a table out the back. Bar staff very efficient even though bar is crowded, so you never wait long. Always meet some interesting, friendly locals which is fun. Cant wait to be back
Written 12 January 2024
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Munro
61 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Visited again on our annual trip to New York.
Cheap drinks $4 per pint
Rudy's is a very small bar in the Hells Kitchen District so to ensure getting a seat get in early.
Staff certainly work for their wage in this bar as it is constantly busy.
You get a free hotdog with every drink ( you need to ask for the hotdogs if not you don't get them)
This bar is cash only, but don't worry there is cash machine in the bar at entrance that you can use.
Highly recommend and will be sure to visit again on our next visit.
Cheap drinks $4 per pint
Rudy's is a very small bar in the Hells Kitchen District so to ensure getting a seat get in early.
Staff certainly work for their wage in this bar as it is constantly busy.
You get a free hotdog with every drink ( you need to ask for the hotdogs if not you don't get them)
This bar is cash only, but don't worry there is cash machine in the bar at entrance that you can use.
Highly recommend and will be sure to visit again on our next visit.
Written 7 January 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stan Tecza
Connecticut5,774 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I didn’t see any of their well known hot dogs but that’s okay because I think the concept of free hot dogs is a relic from when America was a poor country. America is now a rich country and thank god we have a central bank that can print to infinity. I just had a pint of their red ale. Their Christmas beer was just kicked the bartender said.
Written 27 December 2023
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Tim Gresham
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Amazing dive bar in midtown. Great staff who are all friendly, great place to meet regular New Yorkers and people from all over the world. Probably the cheapest pint of beer in New York at $3 and with that you get a free hot dog.
Written 12 December 2023
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Ander m
4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
It was a good experience after all, cheap beer and free hot dogs. Ive been there 3 of my 7 nights in Nyc.
Written 23 October 2023
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cooperracing1963
Stockport72 contributions
Can you get a plain hotdog without any sauce or are they all ready made?
Ronny A
6 contributions
Do you usually need to book a table or a reservation to be able to sit? or Can we just walk in?
Angusbon
275 contributions
Visiting NYC for the first time in May, in the UK we're not used to the tipping culture. Don't want to offend anyone, what sort of tip would be appropriate for, say one pitcher of beer?
Thanks for your help
MacTravelling
Torphins, UK116 contributions
A single beer is $1-2 , Cocktails that take some crafting a little more. So a pitcher i'e just a big jug of beers i'd tip the same as a single beer $1 - 2
Gary E
Bradford, UK4 contributions
Hi guys we’re coming over from England Sunday 6 Oct will be visiting Rudys what sort of prices on white wine or mixers for wife and daughter .....beer fine for me !,
FormerCaliBoy
Zurich, Switzerland19,612 contributions
Not really sure about the wine prices, but I can certainly say the beer prices and shots are dirt cheap. It's a really fun bar with a great mix of people from all walks of life. Enjoy!
Janice R
Saint John, IN509 contributions
What's it like after Midnight? Is it safe to walk to from the theater district? Thank you!
SalfordRed70
Chester-le-Street, UK34 contributions
Perfectly
rich_c
56 contributions
How far is this from times Square best to get cab ? Seen loads of recommendations for this bar
SalfordRed70
Chester-le-Street, UK34 contributions
About a 15-20 min walk
trovadoret
27 contributions
Se puede ir con niños?
Mónica S
Malaga, Spain34 contributions
Yo no iría sin biñps y con niños menos
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rudy's Bar & Grill
- Rudy's Bar & Grill is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM
- Mon - Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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