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Jakes Dilemma
430 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 580-0556
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Not good!

if you are anything but a guy dont go....they dont treat guys well...much better bars in the area (lots agree)...
From citysearch.com on 12/31/2007   Report as offensive

Good Fun, Good Company, and an Overall Good Loose Night in NYC!

I've gone to Jake's a few times in the last few years, and everytime I go, I've had a great time. Some nights are better than others, but there are no...
From citysearch.com on 11/12/2007   Report as offensive

best drink prices around

all drinks are half price during daily happy hour. room in the back is really great to hang out in (as long as they aren't having a private party back...
From menupages.com on 7/25/2007   Report as offensive

No Specials On Friday - Go with your group and you can have a good time

I would have to say all in all this is an average bar. Went there on Friday and was paying $5 for Bud Lights. Seems that they have specials everyday b...
From citysearch.com on 7/16/2007   Report as offensive

Uptown College Bar

Its a college dive bar, but one in which is a lot of fun especially during weekends. Its never been too crowded, drinks are pretty cheap, and the atmo...
From citysearch.com on 12/31/2006   Report as offensive

Always a fun low key hang out

This place is very low key and fun! My friends and I always have a great time with the adoring bartenders dave and jack. So cute you want to eat them....
From citysearch.com on 10/25/2006   Report as offensive

worth a visit

My friend and I have been to Jake's a bunch of times, usually during the week. Definitely not trendy - just a good place to grab a beer with your frie...
From citysearch.com on 9/13/2006   Report as offensive

My night with Tony Danza

Ok, so been going to Jake's for about a year. thursday nights rock. $10 PITCHERS of shots. Yes I said pitchers. Can't beat the prices. Bartenders are ...
From citysearch.com on 2/2/2006   Report as offensive

a fun bar

I had a great time with my girlfriends at this bar on wed. it was ladies night and the bartender Ken was very good-very funny and very cute:) I will g...
From citysearch.com on 9/25/2005   Report as offensive

great prices, cool bartenders, great time!

I went to jake's dilemma on a sunday night... they had $2.50 pints!!! what a great price for NYC. (I can finally afford to not be a shmuck and tip mor...
From citysearch.com on 9/22/2005   Report as offensive

Great Place to Hang with Friends

This bar is a great place to hang out with friends. The staff are really friendly, and the drinks are perfect!...
From citysearch.com on 9/20/2005   Report as offensive

Best Drink Prices Around!!

After going to other Manhattan bars and restaurants claiming to have good drink prices - some of which charged $9 for a house rum & coke - the drink p...
From menupages.com on 9/13/2005   Report as offensive

Great spot

I have been coming to Jake's for years, the crowd is consistency good, service good and music perfect....
From citysearch.com on 9/8/2005   Report as offensive

Great time all the time

I've been going to Jake's for a while now and have never been disappointed. It's always a party Friday and Saturday nights. If you're up for games, th...
From citysearch.com on 6/19/2005   Report as offensive

User Review

Been to Jake's on a bunch of different nights- during the week it's a great place to meet friends and hang out (can't beat the happy hour either). Def...
From citysearch.com on 5/7/2005   Report as offensive

User Review

Tons of options - 50 bottles of beer, 14 taps, pool tables, darts, juke box and beer pong. The bartenders are fast and furious and never miss a beat. ...
From citysearch.com on 5/5/2005   Report as offensive

Average frat scene

An entirely average bar in every regard. There's no reason to come here vs. any other joint in this bar-laden stretch of Amsterdam Ave. Those nostalgi...
From citysearch.com on 2/27/2005   Report as offensive

Go there if you live across the street

Good place for locals, and no reason to go if you live more then 5 blocks away....
From menupages.com on 1/23/2005   Report as offensive

Great Space

I've been to Jake's Dilemma for a number of different reasons and had a great time each time. First I came here for a company happy hour in the room d...
From citysearch.com on 9/9/2004   Report as offensive

great place

this place is great. cheap drinks, dart boards, pool table, foosball... what more could you ask for? plus in the back is a quiet area with couches if ...
From citysearch.com on 8/12/2003   Report as offensive

hit the couch room

the couches in the back separate this from all the other local joints...also, there is always great competition on the foossball table......
From citysearch.com on 7/11/2003   Report as offensive

Not so fun

I guess it was ok. The couches in back were sort of nice, but they don't make it worth coming to the bar. Reminds me of Michigan bars- sort of lame....
From citysearch.com on 5/6/2003   Report as offensive

Cool place for a party or to hang out

I went here for a B-Day party and had lots of fun. The drink deals are unbelievably inexpensive even w/o being at a party. The atmosphere is laid back...
From citysearch.com on 2/22/2003   Report as offensive

Bring your Fraternity shirt

Bring your Fraternity Shirt to this lame hang out for 16 to 24 year olds that drink Long Island Iced Teas and Jack n' Coke. Pop music blares while the...
From citysearch.com on 10/14/2002   Report as offensive

Intreging environment

We went to Jakes for the first time a few weeks ago and were amazed by their happy hour. The bartenders are great and the atmosphere was very laid bac...
From citysearch.com on 7/25/2002   Report as offensive

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