e's BAR

"Even though the UWS has a plethora of fun bars, it's hard to pick one that I would go on a regular basis. Many of them are very fratty or sports bar oriented which don't really suit my tastes. My ideal bar would be someplace lively, great drinks and crowd, food, not too packed and great music. E's fits all those and more. The bar is never too crazy packed and there is plenty of seating with nooks and cranies all over the place to catch up with a friend. They always have great beers on tap and drink specials (including happy hour!) Added bonus: board games!" - Ken Pao

"E’s Bar is one of our go-to spots in the neighborhood, because they do so many things right. There’s solid bar food, you can get a good cocktail, and the space feels kind of like a long clubhouse with booths, darts, and board games. It’s a great spot for a big group hang, and if you live in the area, you’ll probably wind up knowing at least one bartender by name." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren

"If you’re on the Upper West Side, and you need a place to eat a burger and play Jenga, go to E’s Bar. It’s a long space with a bunch of tables, a jukebox, and a stack of board games, and, while it isn't quite a dive bar, it does sort of look like one. Stop by when you need something fun and unpretentious. You'll see a bunch of folks who live in the neighborhood, and you might even be able to crash a birthday party." - bryan kim, matt tervooren, neha talreja

"No matter where you live, you should have a go-to neighborhood bar where you can eat a burger, have a low-key birthday, or hang out with some friends and pretend you’re characters in a sitcom. If you’re on the Upper West Side, that bar should be E’s. This place is fun and relaxed, but it’s nicer than a dive bar, and there are some big booths in a back area that you can book for a party. Once you have a couple of drinks, you’ll probably start thinking you’re somewhere near Alphabet City." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"If you know what’s good for you, go sing some New Year’s Eve karaoke at E’s Bar on the Upper West Side. In addition to karaoke, this classic neighborhood hang will also have a DJ, party hats, and a free champagne toast at midnight. They serve food like burgers, wings, and cheese fries, and you can sit in a booth and play board games with your friends while you eat." - team infatuation