Hi Fi
- Neighborhood: East Village
- 169 Ave. A
- New York, NY 10009
- 212-420-8392
Does any other bar honestly think they'd ever have a chance of topping this joint's jukebox? Known as "EL DJ," it might not look like much, but this wunderkind of pre-recorded music boasts more than 31,000 mp3s and can instantly call up tracks from Aesop Rock to ZZ Top. An exceptionally friendly bar staff, cheap booze and kick-ass nightly drink specials from 9 p.m. to midnight completes the picture. Built on the former site of Brownies, an Alphabet City classic, it looks like this joint is on its way to becoming one as well.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 10th and 11th Sts.
- Parking:
- Metered, Street, and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- L to First Ave; 6 to Astor Pl.; F, V to Second Ave.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Sat.-Sun., 3 a.m. - 4 a.m.
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Music and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Acoustic, Classic Rock, Metal, Pop, Rap, Rhythm & Blues, Rockabilly, Soul, and Eclectic
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Bar Scene, and Dive
- ATM:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pinball, Pool Tables, and Video Games
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Features:
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Happy Hour and Jukebox.
Weeknight specials 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Sun. - Mon., $3 Magic Hat
Tues. - $4 Pilsner Urquell, $5 Stoli
Wed.- $3 Brooklyn Lager, Pilsner, I.P.A.
Thurs. - $3 Yuengling, $4 Wild Turkey.
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
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"An Institution"
By saraht from Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, April 26, 2009
The former Brownies, this place is practically an indie rock institution. Great place for a cheap drinks, decent crowd and fantastic tunes.
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