"It's very close to Times square so if you are around that place you can go there."
"The place has an unpretentious vibe that instantly puts you at ease."
"So glad we found this place! Jimmy's Corner is a really cool little bar that feels (and probably is) mainly a local's bar."
"Great collection of old local boxing memorabilia and pictures of the owner and boxing legends on the wall give it an authentic vibe."
"Jimmy's Corner is a true gem just off of Times Square and I hope its character never changes!"
"An absolute oasis of unpretentious service, cheap drinks and authenticity in the harsh desert of the Midtown neon."
"This is the only place I’ve been that felt authentic... and it’s located in the heart of one of the most inauthentic places in not just the city, but all of America."
Cons:
"It's pretty crowded on weekends so if you want a table then you need to get here early."
"Cheap drinks, but very crowded."
"But the bar is tiny; really hard to walk around. If you are claustrophobic, do not go here."
"The place is literally a corner, more like a hallway actually."
"The only downside to this spot is it's size. If you are claustrophobic then this is not the place for you."
"The place is small, a bit whiffy and just looks like tourists having one drink and going."
"The place is TINY so if you are claustrophobic would not recommend."
Service & Staff
Pros:
"Waitress was on top of it despite how busy it was."
"Mike the bartender was great. Cold beers at great prices."
"Everyone here was so friendly, we made so many friends and the drinks are insanely reasonable!"
"The locals and bar staff were so welcoming, we stayed for hours."
"Meeting Jimmy himself though was the highlight!"
"The bar staff were really helpful and gave some great suggestions for places to visit and to eat."
"The bartender was awesome and laid back."
Cons:
"Watered down mixed drinks and to top it off, the measuring shot glass is “rinsed” aka dipped in a container of standing water."
"Except, they would not change one of the TV's to watch the hockey playoff game."
"Don’t get me wrong, you’ll find the cheapest drinks here within Times Square. But you’ll also get a “What do you want?!” greeting at the door from an off the street bartender."
"Came here to get out of the NYC cold and saw the awesome reviews but as soon as we walked it the bar is super small and the first bartender Danielle “Dani” was super rude!"
"The young lady behind the bar was rude and unfriendly - she needs to find a job where she doesn't serve paying members of the public."
"The server/host made me feel extremely unwelcomed and was very rude."
"The bartender (a girl) was absolutely terrible. She was extremely rude."
Price & Value
Pros:
"I got a two day hangover from Jimmy Bar and it cost me about 28 dollars... amazing value."
"$5 jack-n-coke? I never miss visiting this place whenever I am around."
"Drinks were SO cheap. If you get lucky and can sit down well well worth it! Believe me when I say cheap. No two drinks were more then $11 total."
"After ordering two large beers, it only came to $7!!"
"It’s a first cheap bar I found the in New York and on multiple occasions we had such a good time there."
"Cheap cheap cheap!!! I love drinking good and tipping better!"
"Ice cold, affordable beer."
Cons:
"Couldnt even taste the alcohol."
"My friend said the drink he got tasted extremely watered down and he barely tasted any alcohol."
"The drinks are cheap, as promised. But the good part stops there."
"Took us forever to get a beer."
"The place is old and the bathroom isn't very cleaned but you are going there to drink and not to eat or sleep so get over it!"
"Bartenders are good but this place is really cramped."
"Barmaid miserable and dead rude and never gave any change wasn't given the option to tip."