East Village Dive Bar With Darts And Late Hours

Spike's is an East Village bar at 218 Avenue A with darts, sports on television, and a bring your own food policy. Groups can order fast drinks, bring dinner from elsewhere, and use TouchTunes to choose the soundtrack. The Mugshot special combines draft beer with well liquor for a simple round between games. Darts and sports fill the downtime when the group wants more than a bar seat.

The bar opens daily at noon and stays open until 4 AM, covering afternoon drinks, after work meetups, and late night rounds. Entry is free, which leaves room to shape the evening around food, drinks, and music. The Avenue A setting places the stop in the East Village, with nearby bars including Mona's, Ruffian, Amor y Amargo, and The Wren. Guests can set a meeting time, bring the meal they want, and let the playlist follow the group.