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Tom & Jerry's
- Nearest Transit:
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Bleecker St (4, 6, 6X)
Broadway - Lafayette St (B, D, F, M)
2 Av (F)
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
100 reviews for Tom & Jerry's
Review Highlights
"In other words, very relaxed and laid-back."
(in 14 reviews)
"The bar and most of the patrons are low key."
(in 6 reviews)
"Also, the bartenders are super generous and attentive."
(in 16 reviews)
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100 reviews in English
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Review from Andrea K.
Jersey City, NJ
1/30/2012
Only giving it 4 stars because they didn't have a toilet seat! Come on...unisex potty...help us ladies out.
This place is amazeballs for a laid back kick-it session with your buds on like...a Monday. So chill. This place must be a shit show on weekends. -
Review from Stephanie Y.
Jersey City, NJ
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
This review will be brief. Tom and Jerry's is a solid place to have a few drinks. I came on a whim Friday night and it was super crowded. When we made it through the sea of skinny jeans and flannel, there was space in the back for our somewhat large party.
The music was loud. The kind of loud where you have to yell to converse. The tunes ranged from Black Keys (a plus) to potentially Katy Perry or some other poppy top 40 hit.
I have been here before when it was much less crowded and way more mellow and had a much better experience. I'll revisit again if I'm in the hood on a weekday night.
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Review from Andrzrej K.
Brooklyn, NY
1/14/2012
I was having this discussion in a taxi heading downtown.
"you ever play Kabaddi?"
"yes, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL!"
"Kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi"
"Yes, but I always breathe bricks"
my date- "whats kabaddi?"
"kabaddi is a fun game, its like war, tell her Abdul"
"kabaddi is like a game you gotta cross the line, touch someone, and then jump back without getting in trouble"
me (thinking to girl)- yes, kinda what I hope me and you are doing later ;)"
*SLAP*- "shit, did I say that out loud?"
Stacy- "YES"
Then we go to Tom and Jerrys and walk into a 4 song Biggie set commencing with Ten Crack Commandments yes!
Then we all played Bar Kabaddi- it was a gread night. -
Review from Andrew A.
Updated - 1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Using my rating system, on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the worst, 10 being the best:
Ethnic Diversity - 6
Not that diverse but definitely had some mixture - which might have been as a result of the b-day party i came for....
Style Diversity - 2
Well, mixture of bohemian and yuppie..
Dancing - 0
It's more of a dive bar.. I might have been the only person dancing
Music - 10
Old school hiphop!!!!
Alcohol Price - 6
Moderate priced drinks..
People Attractiveness - 3
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12/28/2011
I went here on a Wednesday night - it was a very low key, clean spot, with a good vibe - and best of… Read more »
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Review from Victor A.
1/24/2012
Salty tecate beer. Didn't really care for it. Was there with a large party so I was having fun. It was a Friday night and I wasn't there long but I would def go back. The decor was cool and they seemed like they had a good liquor selection. Hopefully will return
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Review from Robert F.
Astoria, NY
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
What you see is certainly not what you get here. One of the best holes in the wall in all of New York. Great drinks - bartenders are awesome. And how can you not love a giant moose head mounted in the center of the room.
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Review from Travis C.
KNICKERBOCKER, NY
12/9/2011
I was pleasantly surprised by Tom & Jerry's. It's a small joint, but it's an easy commute for those after work friend meet ups. The vibe is nice and mellow, and they have a couple of TVs that will quietly keep you abreast of a couple of sports scores.
The last time I went, one of the patrons randomly brought his (small) dog in. No one seemed to mind, so I assume it's kosher? Anyway, I made a canine friend and enjoyed a nice single malt. Not a bad way to burn a Wednesday evening. -
Review from Jamie R.
New York, NY
11/29/2011
One of my favorite local pubs in NYC. Down to earth, cat and dog friendly ;)
I miss the big old white Tom cat that guarded the front door! LOL
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Review from Pamela S.
12/28/2011
Maybe the crowds were thin because it's a holiday week, but during happy hour on a Wednesday this place had just enough seats to accommodate everyone either at the bar or a table. I hadn't eaten since breakfast, so I appreciated the tasty rice cracker mix served out of the big jug in the corner (hope that scooper is clean...). Nice selection of beer...Really, no complaints. Chill, friendly, and fun.
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Review from Kendra D.
Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great draft beer. Love the music - 90s/early 00s hip hop. There was some Biggie going on. Loud, but that's OK - not in a negative way, more like the way a loud bar should be - you can still carry on a conversation. A not-so-divey dive. I liked that the crowd was decidedly un-hipstery and that patrons were of a wide age range. Nice table size, with benches, so that there aren't a determined number of seats per table -- fit as many people as you can, and it's OK to move chairs around to accommodate more! Friendly bartender. The moose head is funny and of a seriously intimidating size. I'll be back.
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Review from Erica G.
Manhattan, NY
9/24/2011
Nolita bar with a homey feel. Coffee shop style art and animal heads mount the walls at this non-divey dive bar.
The drink special the night we went was a whiskey lemonade so good, we each had several rounds. Plus it wasn't too crowded for a summery saturday night, which is hard to find these days... Highly suggested! -
Review from Jaimie W.
Manhattan, NY
10/31/2011
It's unfortunate I had an awful experience here because the bar actually had a good vibe going.
Here's the deal, the bartender, some blond chick, needs to learn the basics of customer service. My friend ordered us a round of drinks, one being a vodka soda with cranberry...well it had a lot of cranberry in it! So, we politely asked the bartender could we get another with not so much cranberry in it. Well, she became what looked to be mad and gave us an attitude about making another and then said she would have to charge us because it was an expensive drink...WTF?!?! Seriously, in fact, those were my words...seriously?!? She gave me a dirty look and then went on her way, only to come back and try to justify what she was saying and then giving us a dirty look the while we finished our drinks. I use to tend bar and I always took care of my customers, so they would continue to come back and I would be taken care of. I agree there are things you shouldn't have to do, but to say a rail vodka with soda water and cranberry is too expensive to replace is idiotic. It maybe cost the bar $1 max to make, and to piss off a group of customers over that, was foolish.
We finished our drinks, left the bar and proceeded around the corner to Slainte. The bartender was AWESOME, friendly, smiled, gave us a beer on the house and we tipped well.
Here is a lesson for blondie at Tom and Jerry's: Thanks for ruining my experience, I hope you enjoyed your $2 tip while you competition enjoyed their $25 tip. You cost your bar owner over $100 in sales and cut yourself short...good job! Oh, and learn to smile and lose the attitude...if you don't like your job, then quit and let someone else work that doesn't give the bar a bad wrap! -
Review from Maximillian M.
San Francisco, CA
11/14/2011
Love it. Old Speckled Hen on tap, great music, chill vibe, cute bartender, art... Perfect.
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Review from Maddie O.
7/20/2011
In the Nolita/Soho neighborhoods, you are often hard-pressed to find a good old-fashioned BAR. Sure there is plenty of nightlife, but its mostly specialty cocktail bars, and wine bars, and tapas bars... Tom and Jerry's is a welcome reprieve from all of the more fashionable venues in the area.
They have normal beers at normal prices, with some nice craft brews on draft. The atmosphere is dark and dive-y, with plenty of seating and a giant taxidermy moose-head that tends to intimidate me.
You can bring your dog, you can bring your posse, you can bring a pizza (its true, I've seen it done!) It gets a little crowded on the weekends but is ideal for a thirsty-thursday night out. Fun and populated, but less crowded then the most bars in the neighboring LES.
Check it out! -
Review from Audra W.
Long Island City, NY
Updated - 8/23/2011
Had a great experience here last weekend! (Way better when not trying to watch a game.)
Sat in the back with one of the best Dark and Stormy's I've ever had!
We were lucky to snag a deck of cards from behind the bar and had a great time.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/19/2011
This is a cool bar, but I wouldn't recommend coming here to watch Sports.
I read that it was kind of… Read more »
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Review from Susan s.
5/4/2011
Tom & Jerrys, where anyone who knows anybody knows each other. Its hard not to mention, but it is a nice little spot on the outskirts of NoHo. I love the artwork on the wall. I had the bartender put a sticker on the liquor wall "This is a good sign" so check it out next time you are in there.
Prices for drinks are pretty standard. The bathrooms are all drawn by various patrons that have visited. Music selection is alright. It never really gets too packed in here even on a weekend. -
Review from Binh D.
6/13/2011
Pros: Upscale non-dirty dive bar if that makes sense. Never too crowded and the bartenders are really nice. Lastly they have pickle backs if you're into that kind of drink.
Cons: Music is random and we ordered a round of 13 vodka shots, which tasted a little watered down.
Overall: Stop by and get a Jameson shot followed with a pickle back, you'll love it. -
Review from Gareth J.
New York, NY
4/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a great bar, I really like how laid back the place is. Great whisky and great beer on tap. The bar tenders were really knowledgable and helpful.
Check out the decor - I'll say no more. -
Review from Sarah C.
9/18/2011
I used to walk by this bar all the time and assume it was the eastern franchise of Milady's. Not so! This bar is great. It's a dive but not a dump, with awesome 90s hip hop and surprisingly interesting drinks.
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Review from JR Y.
Manhattan, NY
5/31/2011
This is our neighborhood bar so it sort of sucks only giving it 3 stars. The old bartender is great but the young guns not so much. Don't order the martinis from the young guy! They are barftastic.
Great vibe though. If you are their for beers, you can't go wrong. -
Review from Jeff R.
Alpharetta, GA
8/2/2011
Loved the place, hated the bartender named Isabel... She hates life and it is obvious she takes it out on paying customers... Ruined a 5-star place! Too bad!!!
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Review from John B.
11/30/2010
Probably one of the top 3 to 5 bars in lower Manhattan. Which, as the rating indicates, isn't saying too much these days. It's like the award I won in 1st grade for knowing what an odd number was: getting to leave the classroom for gym class before everyone else.
It's a lot more reasonable at 1 PM than 1 AM. Not only does it get loud, close, and sweaty at 1 AM (like that party you went to at SAE your sophomore year that was so awesome because you won at pong and Brian winked at you but then you lost your coat and your girlfriends had to take you home), but people start trying on embarrassing accessories, like watermelon martinis and Pimm's-based cocktails.
But I really shouldn't object too much. This is so much more civilized than most of the other bars downtown. And it is a pretty nice spot to watch a game quietly until the post-dinner set moves in. And while $35 for three drinks and a beer used to be grounds for criminal prosecution in the civilized world, I defy you to do much better down here.
After all, what is it to live in New York nowadays if you can't complain about how unaffordable New York is while refusing to drink a beer that costs less than $5.75? -
Review from Kate F.
8/26/2011
Finally came in after walking by everyday! I love that they have fresh lime/lemonade that you can add your choice of booze to. Will be back soon!
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Review from julia p.
New York, NY
1/17/2011
Tom and Jerrys is the best! I hope this bar never closes.
Spending $10 for an alcoholic beverage would normally make my blood boil, but the ginger martini is absolutely delicious, and a couple will knock you the fuck out. I would suggest coming here if you're hanging out with a group of friends you don't see too often, justifying the prices and bringing everyone closer, one drink and embarrassing dance move* at a time.
*This is not to say there's an official dance floor, but that has and never will stop me from shakin' muh ass.
Also, the bartenders are super generous and attentive. Tip well. -
Review from Ro N.
New York, NY
7/22/2010
Ha...this place was not what I expected at all...not as divey nor dirty. We came here for S's Farewell Party. S picked this place so P could attend and also partake in saying farewell to everybody.
Upon arriving, I was sadden not to see P at the party, instead I saw D. D's a Chihuahua not a Yorkie. Boo. Yes, this place is small pet friendly. How cool is that?
I thought perhaps I would have to down some disgusting "cocktail" here but instead they had this spiked lemonade drink here that was mighty tasty. It was smooth and really refreshing. I forgot the name though and not sure if they offer it all the time but it was good.
I, later decided to switch it up and try the cucumber concoction. This was a bit too strong for me, so I didn't enjoy this one as much as the other.
We ended up staying all the way near closing - pretty damn good place.
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Review from Asher R.
Brooklyn, NY
10/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Quiet. Great vibe. Amazingly awesome bartenders. Never crowded, always calm.
I mean, honestly, if you're looking for a bar to hang out in where you can have an actual conversation and waste away a Saturday afternoon, this is it. -
Review from David B.
New York, NY
3/2/2011
I love this bar - my criticism here is the music.
Last Thursday during happy hour there was a very INDIE crowd in the bar - think the types that might enjoy The National, etc. An after work Nolita and Bowery type crowd. Bartender was idiotically playing loud (and lame) old ass hip hop. Baby Got Back? Really? I left. -
Review from cait l.
5/19/2011
This bar, tucked away on Elizabeth St north of Houston, is a great spot. It's a "clean" dive bar, with a juke box, great drinks and bartenders. The decor is lively and the bathrooms clean. But why not 5 stars? Be aware this bar is cash only, although there is an ATM ($2 charge). I'm not a huge fan of paying for all drinks in cash when they cost as much as they do at Tom and Jerry's. Prices are not bad, but... at the end of the night... oy. Still, a great bar to meet friends in a great location.
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Review from Heinrich Z.
Austin, TX
1/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
The John Daily is an excellent drink made at Tom & Jerry's.
Bartenders are nice, and the decor makes for some easy ice-breaking conversation. -
Review from dice-K S.
Brooklyn, NY
4/18/2010
I really enjoyed the pet friendly bar concept.
After being a bit toasty had the pleasure of petting a strangers dog.
Probably nothing more soothing then petting a dog with nice hair and having a little buzz on.
(I must have petted that doggie for a good 10 minutes.)
Oh, the laid back environment, the cosy neighborhood vibe was quite refreshing for a bar in NYC, let alone NOHO.
Good place to meet up with friends to get the night started, or even make new ones. They also have a large screen TV to watch some sports.
will def. be going back to do some more dog petting, watch sports and kinda ignore the friends I am with. sorry in advance. -
Review from nessa f.
Massapequa, NY
8/6/2010
I like this place. Off nights /early evening are best... cause guess what folks, you live in NYC. It amazes me when people complain about a bar being crowded on a Saturday night , duh?
Anyways, the watermelon margaritas are Delicious, made with fresh watermelon juice. I suggest upgrading to suaza or something of the like.
Yes, It is dog friendly. Which adds to the charm. So if your not "dog friendly", AHEM ...Eric L, stick to the upper east side.
Oh yes.. I am copying a previous P.S.. the bathrooms are clean!! -
Review from Hideki K.
5/6/2010
A Fun Not-So Sports Bar in SoHo (technically NoHo).
I went to Tom & Jerry's with Dice-K S., the Squab, and another friend came here for a quick drink to celebrate my oldness this year. We watched the NCAA Final Four as West Virginia lost to Duke (boo). The beers here were good (I remember having a draft Duvel), and the Squab liked her lime cocktail (if I remember correctly).
I wouldn't really classify the spot as a sports bar b/c there was only 1 TV, and I'm not sure if it was even HD (it was too far away to tell). There seemed to be room for a flat projection screen (like at a movie theater), but I'm not sure if that's what the space on the bare wall was reserved for.
My main memory from here was how in love dice-K was with the dog sitting at the next table. It's nice how they let dogs inside. The place has a nice cozy feel and wasn't crowded when we went on that Sunday night in April. -
Review from Matthew S.
Brooklyn, NY
5/14/2008
Uh...that TV is fucking huge!
Uh...this place is cool when it's hot outside.
Uh...everyone is laid back and friendly
Uh...this place isn't meeting its NoHo pretension quota.
Uh...I like this place alot. -
Review from Brett W.
Manhattan, NY
6/26/2009
Isn't age a funny thing?
When I was little I used to watch the cartoon Tom and Jerry. Now, I'm getting drunk at Tom and Jerry's. Ah, Nostalgia, with a capital N.
I really like T&J's as far as neighborhood bars go. Friendly bartenders, good drinks, and a large space so that you don't feel crammed in like sardines.
To me, it feels like a transient bar--a good place to include in your bar crawl, or stop in if you were walking by. But not necessarily a place to stay all night (unless, of course, you get sucked in, which can easily happen anywhere).
Whenever I've gone with friends, it doesn't seem like anyone stays seated for long. It's a lot of getting up to get another drink, or to smoke outside, or to just stand up and talk. In other words, very relaxed and laid-back.
It's not necessarily a place I seek out, but if I'm in the area, I like to stop in for a drink (biggest draw here is the beer in my opinion). If you're with a large group of people, hopefully you can secure the large bench in the back. Like having an indoor picnic!Listed in: Buttons Drinks Again
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Review from Caroline M.
Brooklyn, NY
3/4/2009
Alex I. says it best: "Tom and Jerry's is a quiet, cool neighborhood dive with enough class and self respect to avoid the trash chic that pervades so much of the village these days." T&J's is one of the few bars in the neighborhood that doesn't try to be intentionally lowbrow or snooty-pretentious.
The shocking result: It attracts friendly adults. Including my friend John. He is the blond guy wearing the navy blue tie that has little skulls embroidered on it. He will give you terrific advice about finance. Say hi to him for me.
This is a bar for the locals. Take a book and go alone, go with friends, chat it up with the bartender. Also: I'm pretty sure Tom and Jerry's is the nexus of the universe. -
Review from Steve R.
Brooklyn, NY
6/20/2010
I joined Yelp for the sole purpose of letting fellow transplanted San Franciscans which bars in NYC carry Fernet Branca. If you don't know, now you know.
Anywho, Tom and Jerry's has Fernet. It's $7/shot and a pretty decent pour. Double for $14 was even better for the money. Ginger back at no extra charge with the double.
Pretty dead when I went there (Friday post work) but a solid place I imagine. -
Review from Lisa Q.
8/19/2008
This is my go to place for the muthafuqqin' Olympics! Their TVs are plasma. Their drinks are pretty legit, no frills, I-just-finished-temping-I- need-something-to-take-the-edge-off-good.
The crowd is mid-twenties, early thirties. Just whatevez average lookin' working folk.
My friend, Peter Warren, Sous Chef at Jimmy's 43 highly recommened that I just try a soda from this place. The Sprite I got was really freakin' tasty! They turn up their syrup here just a touch more than other places. I think it means they care and I like that. -
Review from Jenny S.
New York, NY
12/3/2010
Tom & Jerry's is one of my favorite places, period. I had my birthday drinks here on a Tuesday after work; we took over a long table in the back, ordered in food from a local Thai place (they have a binder of take-out menus), snacked on their homemade Chex mix (contained in a big jar, you scoop it yourself, it's safe), and watched the Sox/Yanks on a giant projector screen.
The bartenders here are small-town friendly, and even when this place is crowded it seems totally calm. They even allow you to bring your dog inside. -
Review from Quinn F.
Dover, NH
12/3/2010
This was one of the highlights of our NYC trip this last Thanksgiving. Wandering around the village with my brother-in-law who, like me, was desperate to see the Pats / Lions game after the parade.
It started sleet / snowing (slowing?) out and bar after bar was closed for the holiday.
Then, about to give up, we (the 6 of us) came upon Tom & Jerry's. It was heaven. The bartender, Joe (female), was fantastic. She took care of us (mostly) out-of-towners and we basically had the whole place to ourselves. Which was nice when we were alternatingly bemoaning / celebrating the game (which, thankfully, the Pats finally one). We celebrated with more than a few shots of bourbon and local beers we don't get at home (like Brooklyn Pumpkin).
We sat there for hours, playing cards at our huge table and trying as much of the selection as possible.
There's no question: We'll go back again next visit. -
Review from Donna H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/31/2006
This is a great little spot in Nolita that you can go in and feel comfortable staying for a while and ordering a pint or two. Oooh, and the snack mix is really good. My friend and I polished off an entire bowl (maybe because we hadn't eaten dinner yet?) Good mix of age groups, nice bartenders.
My friend said they used to show old movies on the big blank white wall in the back (not sure if they still do). They also have a stack of various board games, including Sorry!, Monopoly, and Scrabble.
