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Antarctica

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287 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013
at Spring St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-352-1666 Send to Phone

Hours

Mon-Fri, 4pm-4am; Sat, 7pm-4am; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at Spring St.; 1 at Houston St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

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Any true pool aficionado knows that finding a good spot to play in the city is nearly impossible. Long waits and obnoxious patrons make it more trouble than it's worth. But most nights—even on weekends—find downtown dive Antarctica gloriously un-packed, with just a few people lingering around the jukebox and lots of blessed breathing room by the pool table. House rules are strict—all the better for weeding out the riffraff. But if the name on your ID matches the name of the day on Name Night, your drinks are on the house. Rack 'em up.

Name Night

Mon.—Fri., 5 p.m.—11 p.m. and Sat., 7 p.m.—1 a.m.; the name on your ID matches the name of the day, your drinks are on the house

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Looks uninviting but you'll be surprised!

ehillock from brooklyn | Posted on 2/28/03

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)

Stumbled upon this place late one night with friends and wondered "why"? Well, it grew on me and I've been back several times. Close to work, reasonable, and they have a cute gimmick -- every nite someone drinks for free if...Read More

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