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Local 138

138 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-0280
4.5 star rating based on 16 reviews

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Hours
Daily 4pm-4am  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (212) 477-0280

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Even though it is located in one of the city's hottest nightlife neighborhoods, this Irish bar maintains a very relaxed feel. A wood bar, black stools and wall mirrors decorate the relatively small, cozy space. The crowd is always laid back, and it is a good place to come to if you just want to relax and have a good time. The television is usually turned to whatever game is on, but this is not... more
Posted by wcities on March 02, 2008

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To its credit, Local 138 successfully brings together several disparate elements to make a swell neighborhood lounge. The rock tracks that are always playing attract hipsters who might otherwise gravitate to Max Fish or Pianos up the street. But the music is seemingly at odds with the wood-paneled walls, which give the small space a more old-fashioned, pub-like feel. The TVs over the bar area... more
Posted by nymag on May 01, 2007

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A bar that lives up to its name, this Lower East Side spot serves a neighborhood crowd.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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A bar that lives up to its name, this Lower East Side spot serves a neighborhood crowd.

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The Scene The wood-encased interior is minimally decorated to give Local a more contemporary edge than some others on Ludlow. Clean, geometric lines snake around the bar and two small alcoves facing the street on either side of the entrance serve almost as separate rooms, so patrons can socialize in semi-privacy. The Draw Local proves to be a somewhat more subdued... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2003)

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great happy hour

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good selection of draughts; the special: two booths with a view of neighborhood life, casual atmosphere. happy hour till 9pm.

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+ great atmosphere
Posted by alxx on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 08, 2008)

Good atmosphere, staff and prices -- a rare combination

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This bar typically has a relaxing atmosphere, good music (nothing cheesy, indie rock is a possibility), reasonable prices, decent lighting so you can actually see your friends, and pleasant bartenders. They were very accomodating about reserving the back room for me on a Saturday night (10/1/05) at no charge. It's good for maybe 15 people or so. The bar, overall, is small, but when I was... more
Posted by mikelewis on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 21, 2006)

coziest at the lower east side

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looking for a place to chill?
this is the place!
cheap drink, not as crowded and totally not pretentious!
they play good music, bartender was really nice and friendly.

Pros

+ inexpensive, football/soccer, not crowded

Cons

- not crowded, soundsystem
Posted by fatbeaver on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 19, 2006)
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