2x4

2x4
2nd Ave and 4th St (imaginative, huh?)
East Village

This is one of the legendary bars of the East Village in my eyes. Its dirty, smelly and loud, but you can still get a can of PBR for $2. Everytime I've been in there, there always seems to be a healthy mix of people. Bikers, goths, preppies, hipsters, jocks and everyone else seems drawn to this rowdy bar where the bartenders like to dance on the bar and might even toss a pint glass at you. Ask if you can be the 475,932nd person to take a beer bong out of the funnel they have behind the bar, no extra charge! I dont think Ive ever gone into this bar without seeing a pile of vomit outside with the bouncer remarking, "Another satisfied customer!". While the dirty bathrooms are not so nice, I enjoy the rough edges of this place, and the wanton enthusiasm for inebriation is positively inspiring.

Location- 5
Right in the heart of the action.
Value- 3
PBR is cheap, shots not so much. Stick with the girl that brought you and enjoy that Blue Ribbon flavor.
Clientele- 4
You never know who is gonna be in here, but you know they are here to drink.
Atmosphere-4
Loud enough and dirty enough to keep it from 5 penguins, but very festive.
Service-4
Never had a problem getting a drink, and the ladies dance on the bar. Win-win!

Bar Penguin Review- 4 Penguins