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Local 42

Hell's Kitchen · Bar

574 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10036Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★209 reviews

People say this bar offers delicious food, including burgers and wings, and has an impressive selection of bourbons and whiskeys. They also highlight the affordable prices, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Some reviews mention the service can be unprofessional.

Times Square-adjacent dive energy with bargain whiskey and burger buzz.

Local 42 is a $ Bar restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thursday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM

The experience

Cozy bar devoted to NYC's union workers, offering a full bar and bar games.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Why go

Local 42 is a $$ bar with a 4.5 Google rating across 222 reviews, and the highlighted praise clusters around the essentials: fair drink prices, friendly service, clean surroundings, and a burger people talk about with unusual conviction. Reviewers call out whiskey, beer, cheeseburgers, and onion rings as straightforward bar pleasures done well.

Blackbird data shows 1,505 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days.

The most specific food signal is the burger: one reviewer calls it one of NYC’s best values at $9, while another says the cheeseburgers were delicious. Add in “perfect” onion rings and reasonable beer prices, and Local 42’s case is refreshingly direct.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Neighborhood story

One reviewer places Local 42 near Times Square and Port Authority, and reviews highlight reasonable prices and quick service.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Local 42 has 1,505 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 222 reviews.
  • One reviewer singled out the whiskey selection and fantastic beer-and-whiskey prices.
  • A reviewer called the burger a $9 standout value in NYC.
  • Guests under 21 are welcome, according to one review, but alcohol rules are strictly enforced.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Local 42 has logged 1,505 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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Flynet check ins

1,505

Neighborhood

Hell's Kitchen

Monday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thursday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Friday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Inside Local 42

The experience

Cozy bar devoted to NYC's union workers, offering a full bar and bar games.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Review signal

4.4

209 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Guide

Inside Local 42

The experience

Cozy bar devoted to NYC's union workers, offering a full bar and bar games.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Why go

Local 42 is a $$ bar with a 4.5 Google rating across 222 reviews, and the highlighted praise clusters around the essentials: fair drink prices, friendly service, clean surroundings, and a burger people talk about with unusual conviction. Reviewers call out whiskey, beer, cheeseburgers, and onion rings as straightforward bar pleasures done well.

Blackbird data shows 1,505 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as the busiest days.

The most specific food signal is the burger: one reviewer calls it one of NYC’s best values at $9, while another says the cheeseburgers were delicious. Add in “perfect” onion rings and reasonable beer prices, and Local 42’s case is refreshingly direct.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Review signal

4.4

209 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Neighborhood story

One reviewer places Local 42 near Times Square and Port Authority, and reviews highlight reasonable prices and quick service.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • Local 42 has 1,505 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 222 reviews.
  • One reviewer singled out the whiskey selection and fantastic beer-and-whiskey prices.
  • A reviewer called the burger a $9 standout value in NYC.
  • Guests under 21 are welcome, according to one review, but alcohol rules are strictly enforced.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Local 42 has logged 1,505 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 12d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does Local 42 serve?

Local 42 serves Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Local 42?

Local 42 is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Local 42 located?

Local 42 is located at 574 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10036.

How do I check in at Local 42?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Local 42 in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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