Break Bar – American
Break Bar pulses with a playful, high-energy charm, offering a spirited escape where nostalgic comfort food and inventive mixology take center stage. Guests gather over baskets of golden curly fries and warm, salt-dusted pretzels, while the bar hums with the artistry of smoky, floral, and tropical cocktails that reinvent classic flavors with a cheeky twist. It is a vibrant social sanctuary designed for pure indulgence, where every bite of crispy mac and cheese or sip of a botanical-infused drink feels like a celebration of the weekend.
458 9th Avenue, 10018 https://breakbarnyc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, high-fiber
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 3:15 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 1:15 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptional and well-prepared main courses, guests frequently choose this spot for special occasions where the food consistently delights. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and attentive service that creates a warm neighborhood feel, making every visit feel personal and inviting.
Menu
- Pigs in a Blanket (8) - $12: Appetizer size, comes with choice of one sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites - $12: Appetizer size, comes with choice of one sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Chips & Salsa - $6: Corn chips and salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Tenders (4) - $12: Appetizer size, comes with choice of one sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bavarian Pretzels (2) - $10: Two soft pretzels Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Curly Fries - $8: Seasoned curly fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Mac and Cheese Bites - $12: Appetizer size, comes with choice of one sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoke Me Till I’m Broken - $16: Mezcal, passion fruit, honey mango
- Lavender Heart of Glass - $16: Black Vodka, lavender, pomegranate
- Don’t go Breakin Mai Tai - $16: Coconut rum, tropical rum, orgeat, passion fruit
- I Can Break Myself Flowers - $16: Gin, St. German, strawberry
- That’s That Me Espresso - $16: Espresso vodka, espresso, Mr. black
- Pickleback - $15: Shot of Paddy’s and shot of Pickle juice
- Jagerbomb - $17: Shot of Jager & Redbull
- Dirty Ernie - $17: Crown Royal, peach schnapps, blue curaçao dropped in redbull orange juice mix
- Irish carbomb - $17: Shot of Paddy’s dropped in 1/2 Guinness
- Break Beer Lager - $9: 5.0% ABV
- Garage Beer Light Lager - $9: 4.0% ABV
- Mango Cart Wheat Ale - $10: 4.0% ABV
- Founder's All Day IPA - $9: 4.7% ABV
- Austin East Seasonal Cider - $9: 5.0% ABV
- Stella Artois Pale Lager - $9: 5.2% ABV
- Samuel Adams Seasonal Winter Lager - $10: 5.6% ABV
- Fiddlehead Hazy IPA - $10: 6.2% ABV
- Shock Top Belgian White - $9: 5.2% ABV
- Kona Big Wave Golden Ale - $9: 4.4% ABV
- Guinness Irish Stout - $9: 4.2% ABV
- Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner - $9: 5.2% ABV
- Rumplemintz - $8: Mint liquor
- Pink Whitney - $8: Pink lemonade vodka
- Mountain Shot - $8: Chocolate and mint whiskey
- Jack Honey - $8: Honey whiskey
- Purple Nurple - $12: Vodka, Chambord, lime juice
- Irish Car Bomb Shot - $12: Bailey's, whiskey, Guinness
- Birthday Cake Shot - $12: Vodka, Frangelico, lemon juice
- Jelly Donut Shot - $12: Bailey's, Chambord
- Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $12
- Pinot Grigio (Glass) - $12
- Rose (Glass) - $12
- Pinot Noir (Glass) - $12
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $12
- Prosecco (187mL) - $12
- Mocktail - $8: Any cocktail made as mocktail, includes smashable glass
- Heineken 00 - $8: N/A Lager
- Sam Adams Just the Haze - $9: N/A IPA
- Athletic Run Wild - $9: N/A IPA
- Michelob Ultra 0.0 - $9: N/A Lager
- Lagunitas Refresher - $8: N/A Seltzer
- Soda - $4: Includes smashable glass
- Beer Flight - $25: Try 4 beers with 4 glasses
- Beer and Shot Special (Draft) - $15: Miller High Life Pony + Shot of Paddy’s Irish Whiskey
- Beer and Shot Special (Bottle) - $12: Miller High Life Pony + Shot of Redemption Bourbon
- Smash Bucket (Single) - $20: 5qt bucket filled with empty bottles to smash
- Smash Bucket (Three) - $35: Three 5qt buckets filled with empty bottles to smash
- Best Value Smash Pack - $40: 35 shot glasses & 1 bottle to smash
Frequently Asked Questions about Break Bar
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options like chips and salsa, curly fries, and buffalo cauliflower.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Chips & Salsa works for multiple diets including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, and low-cholesterol.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers celebrate the exceptional main courses and attentive service, frequently choosing this spot for special occasions and its warm neighborhood feel.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Break Bar is a casual, budget-friendly ($) American spot featuring a high-energy atmosphere, neighborhood feel, and nostalgic comfort foods.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Break Bar is located in New York City, and more information can be found on their website at breakbarnyc.com.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain specific information regarding Break Bar's daily hours of operation.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This high-energy spot is special for its inventive mixology, nostalgic comfort food, and welcoming service that creates a warm neighborhood feel.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include curly fries and chips & salsa, while gluten-free and sugar-free diets are accommodated by the chips & salsa.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Break Bar.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Break Bar offers a playful, high-energy social atmosphere with a warm neighborhood feel, specializing in nostalgic comfort food and inventive cocktails.