Jimmy's Corner, Times Square Midtown
19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/nyc21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Jimmy's Corner is repeatedly recommended as an unfussy Midtown dive near Times Square, especially for inexpensive drinks. One visitor describes its long bar and boxing associations, and another likes that the drinks do not taste diluted. Two commenters stress that it is not a cocktail-bar experience. There is dissent as well: one patron feels the place has declined.
Address
Jimmy's Corner, 140 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cheap beer, Long bar
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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.
- Recommendsu/Tomatillo-5276 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Named as a key day-drinking stop; caveat that not every listed bar suits night drinking.
- Recommendsu/bgabriel718 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026
Lists it among suggested bars.
- Recommendsu/MissingNo1028 in r/nyc · Dec 2025
Urges that this bar be saved from closing.
- Recommendsu/anonyuser415 in r/nyc · Nov 2024ambience
Calls it an NYC oasis, despite the tourist-heavy Times Square location.
- Recommendsu/infitsofprint in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026
Lists it among suggested bars.
- Recommendsu/ringringmytacobell in r/nyc · Dec 2025
Calls it a gem; enjoyed a return visit and finds it fun and affordable.
- Recommendsu/Nintendam in r/nyc · Dec 2025
Says they love this bar and hopes it stays open.
- Recommendsu/nycnd0202 in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025
Strongly recommends this bar as the top pick.
Show all 21 cited comments
- Recommendsu/DrunkMoses in r/nyc · Nov 2024
Says it is arguably better when asked about the Oyster Bar in Grand Central.
- Recommendsu/L0chness_M0nster in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Suggests it as a dive-bar option, though not the stylish cocktail-bar type.
- Recommendsu/ButterscotchPast6244 in r/AskNYC · Feb 2025price
Recommends pre-gaming there because its drinks are inexpensive.
- Recommendsu/helcat in r/nyc · Dec 2025
Says they love this place, urges saving it, and recalls a memorable visit.
- Recommendsu/acecoffeeco in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Suggests Jimmy's Corner alongside 169 as a stop.
- Recommendsu/blechusdotter in r/nyc · Dec 2025
Regrets its possible closure and suggests a cheaper spot, such as a basement, could keep it running.
- Recommendsu/Sadie10023 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024ambience
Recommends a casual stop for a cold beer at a long bar that is unfussy and nods to boxing legends.
- Recommendsu/Opposite-Peanut-8812 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Agrees it isn't a cocktail bar but says they love the place.
- Mixedu/curiocabinet in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Calls it extremely special but says it isn't a cocktail bar.
- Recommendsu/Niiice1967 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025value
Says Jimmy's Corner has affordable drinks that aren't diluted.
- Recommendsu/StatementSudden463 in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Lists it last in a top-three tier ranking.
- Recommendsu/Practical-Primary137 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Listed as a reasonably priced option.
- Caveatu/HotMountain9383 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Warned others off after a bad experience.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.