Retro American diner & dive bar w/ killer burgers, strong cocktails, and late-night eats.
This West Village spot offers a retro diner and dive bar experience with a distinct American menu. It's praised for its late-night availability, strong cocktails, and particularly its burgers, with one Reddit user highlighting the "green chili beer thing" as a salty, spicy masterpiece. The "adult happy meal" featuring a double smash burger, fries, and martini for $25 is a major draw, as is the "Martini Monday" special.
The food is classic American fare with a strong emphasis on burgers, fries, and onion rings. Standout items include the 'green chili beer thing' and the highly recommended 'adult happy meal' which features a double smash burger, fries, and a martini. The kitchen stays open late, serving food until 2 AM on weekends.
"The 'adult happy meal' with a double smash burger, fries, and martini is a highly recommended value. The 'green chili beer thing' is also uniquely praised."
Customers generally have a positive view, recommending the spot for its casual food, strong drinks, and lively atmosphere. The burgers and unique drink offerings are frequently praised.
Important Note
Some users debate whether it truly qualifies as a dive bar, with one suggesting it 'kinda wants to be' one. It can also be quite busy on weekends.
"Bandits in the West Village serves food until 2 AM and is described as having a fun vibe, although it might be too busy on weekends."
Positive"Bandits in the W Village has an all-day happy hour on Mondays, featuring a burger, fries, and martini special for $25."
Positive"Bandits in the W Village offers an all-night "adult happy meal" deal with a burger, fries, and a martini for $25. This deal is available all day on Mondays."
Positive"This commenter responded that Bandits 'kinda wants to be' a dive bar."
Neutral"This commenter inquired if Bandits is considered a dive bar."
Neutral"This commenter recommended Bandits."
Positive"This commenter recommended Bandits in the West Village for great burgers and good nighttime vibes."
Positive"Likes Bandits, although it isn't a dive bar."
Positive"A user loves Bandits and highly recommends the 'green chili beer thing', calling it a salty, spicy masterpiece despite its description sounding potentially disgusting."
Positive"Bandits is recommended as 'the spot' with casual food, strong drinks, and lively vibes."
Positive"Bandits is a high-end dive bar."
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