Blue Ruin
5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Blue Ruin receives recommendations as a dive for pool. One patron calls it a good spot with skilled players, another enjoyed a league-night visit, and a third says they mainly play pool there. A separate commenter includes it among reasonably priced drinking options, while another describes its metal-leaning, blue-collar character.
Address
Blue Ruin Bar, 538 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018
At a glance
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- Pool
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/herffjones99 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Described as metal-leaning, with a blue-collar edge.
- Recommendsu/LongIsland1995 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024ambience
Calls it a solid dive with lots of skilled pool players.
- Recommendsu/ArtDecoNewYork in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says they mostly play pool at Blue Ruin and Sadie's.
- Recommendsu/thats-gold-jerry in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Liked Blue Ruin on one visit there for a league night.
- Recommendsu/iggy555 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026
Lists it among suggested bars.
- Recommendsu/Practical-Primary137 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Listed as a reasonably priced option.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.