Last night was a good night! After a long and stressful day which included work, homework, schoolwork, a 4 hr class and horrible weather I met up with Jeff who was having an equally tiring day. It was time to unwind and like the classy gentlemen we are we decided to hit up that dark seedy dive bar off 60th and Lex. WHAT A GOOD CALL!
I've only been there once before for a quick after work drink and didn't really take in the atmosphere. Guess second time's the charm. We grabbed a seat, ordered up a Guinness AND scotch on the rocks each to start(yes two drinks each person at the same time, don't ask why..) and let the goodtimes roll. Soon we met a couple other regulars and in no time conversations were in full swing!
Now for starters, Subway Inn is right on E60th and Lex, tucked in on the side of Bloomingdales. Unlike its neighbor, its everything but classy. For what I've been told, its been serving patrons since 1937 and that sounds just about right. Everything in there is vintage! There's no real theme per say, just a mash-up of furniture and decor that seem to span various eras. For example, a poster of Marilyn Monroe sits next to a Stewey Griffin doll, or plush red leather stools next to an old worn out counter top.
As awkward and random as it feels, I'm strangely attracted to the environment. There's no pretentiousness, no weak drinks, friendly bartenders and patrons and an awesome Jukebox. Oh and lets not forget the one good thing about dive bars: good prices. Now I know this doesn't cut the cake like Continental and Bar None and the likes, but with $5 Guinness and Straight drinks(not shots) you can't go wrong. We were drinking to good health and before you know it we were on our third round of Guinness and Scotch combo. Before leaving my friend bought a round of 151 and i swear the shot glass was HUGE.
Well once done I stumbled out and magically made my way home. A good night indeed!
