Best Free Bar Food In NYC (Parts, Anyway)

<p><em>Nell Casey / Gothamist</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Snack Attack:</strong> Looking for that jolt of energy to fuel your night of binge drinking? Forget the Red Bull and instead head to the Levee for free Twizzlers, Blow Pops and other candy snacks. If that's not your thing, ask for a free bowl of Cheese Balls to accompany your Lone Star and shot of Evan Williams.</p><p><em>The Levee, 212 Berry Street, Williamsburg, (718) 218-8787</em></p>

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Nell Casey / GothamistSnack Attack: Looking for that jolt of energy to fuel your night of binge drinking? Forget the Red Bull and instead head to the Levee for free Twizzlers, Blow Pops and other candy snacks. If that's not your thing, ask for a free bowl of Cheese Balls to accompany your Lone Star and shot of Evan Williams.The Levee, 212 Berry Street, Williamsburg, (718) 218-8787

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<p><em>courtesy <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com">Scott Beale / Laughing Squid</a></em></p><p><strong>Beer Enthusiast:</strong> This appropriately named beer bar is home not only to a rotating selection of Belgian ales on tap but also every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday patrons are treated to free Pommes Frites from the neighboring snack shack. Included with the tasty taters are a selection of dipping sauces (perhaps a Pomegranate Teriyaki Mayo or Irish Curry), which pair perfectly with a delicious Chimay or other bottled beer from their large stash. Come early for the munchies (frites arrive between 5 and 6:30pm) and stay late for the delicious brews!</p><p><em>Burp Castle, 41 East 7th St., East Village, (212) 982-4576</em></p>

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courtesy Scott Beale / Laughing SquidBeer Enthusiast: This appropriately named beer bar is home not only to a rotating selection of Belgian ales on tap but also every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday patrons are treated to free Pommes Frites from the neighboring snack shack. Included with the tasty taters are a selection of dipping sauces (perhaps a Pomegranate Teriyaki Mayo or Irish Curry), which pair perfectly with a delicious Chimay or other bottled beer from their large stash. Come early for the munchies (frites arrive between 5 and 6:30pm) and stay late for the delicious brews!Burp Castle, 41 East 7th St., East Village, (212) 982-4576

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<p><em>courtesy <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/zagatbuzz/3215110645/&gt;ZagatBuzz&lt;a/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nuts Are Food Too: &lt;/strong&gt; Sidle over to the Union Square Cafe and sit at the bar for some seriously addictive bar nuts. A festive mix of peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans and almonds is tossed with rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar and sea salt then roasted into nutty perfection. Saddle up and sip a $6 Victory Prima Pils or $10 glass of Beaujolais, Cote de Brouilly and go nuts!&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Union Square Cafe, 21 East 16th St., Union Square, (212) 243-4020&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;"></a></em></p>

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<p><em>via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29591951@N06/2936065948/">ali wade</a>'s flickr</em></p><p><strong>Hangover Fix:</strong> Cure your hangover with a cold pizza brunch at The Commodore every Sunday starting at noon. Really over did it? <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWgf-fk2Ka4">Hair of the dog</a> to the rescue! Try the Tequila Banderas (a breakdown of a Bloody Maria) featuring a shot of fresh lime juice, a shot of horseradish infused tomato juice and a shot of tequila. ZANG!</p><p><em>The Commodore, 366 Metropolitian Ave., Williamsburg, (718) 218-7632</em></p>

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via ali wade's flickrHangover Fix: Cure your hangover with a cold pizza brunch at The Commodore every Sunday starting at noon. Really over did it? Hair of the dog to the rescue! Try the Tequila Banderas (a breakdown of a Bloody Maria) featuring a shot of fresh lime juice, a shot of horseradish infused tomato juice and a shot of tequila. ZANG!The Commodore, 366 Metropolitian Ave., Williamsburg, (718) 218-7632

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<p><strong>Stuff Your Face:</strong> Famished on a budget? Not a problem if you live in Fort Greene (or are willing to travel for some serious free grub!). Mondays through Fridays, starting at 4 p.m., Mullane's Bar &amp; Grill puts out of the motherload of free food spreads; french fries, meatloaf, lasagna and more - a smorgasbord of delicious hot food all for the taking! Grab a $5 glass of house wine or a beer/shot combo for $6. Your growling tummy will thank you.</p><p><em>Mullane's Bar &amp; Grill, 71 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, (718) 797-7606</em></p>

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Stuff Your Face: Famished on a budget? Not a problem if you live in Fort Greene (or are willing to travel for some serious free grub!). Mondays through Fridays, starting at 4 p.m., Mullane's Bar & Grill puts out of the motherload of free food spreads; french fries, meatloaf, lasagna and more - a smorgasbord of delicious hot food all for the taking! Grab a $5 glass of house wine or a beer/shot combo for $6. Your growling tummy will thank you.Mullane's Bar & Grill, 71 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, (718) 797-7606

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<p><strong>Authentic Italian:</strong> Experience Italia (without having to buy that expensive plane ticket) at Roman-style trattoria Sora Lella. If you've ever traveled to Italia you've most likely experienced the lovely tradition of <em>cicchetti</em>, plates of food set out for bar patrons to accompany their pre-dinner drinks. Assorted crostini, meatballs, lightly fried veggies and other delicious finger foods are set out nightly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are free with purchase of a (half price!) drink. <a href="http://gothamist.com/2009/04/09/emporio.php#photo-1">Emporio in Nolita</a> has a similar spread with pizza, olives and other snacks from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 Stella drafts and $4 glasses of Montepulciano and Trevini.</p><p><em>Sora Lella, 300 Spring St., SoHo, (212) 366-4749</em></p><p><em>Emporio, 231 Mott St., Nolita, (212) 966-1234</em></p>

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Authentic Italian: Experience Italia (without having to buy that expensive plane ticket) at Roman-style trattoria Sora Lella. If you've ever traveled to Italia you've most likely experienced the lovely tradition of cicchetti, plates of food set out for bar patrons to accompany their pre-dinner drinks. Assorted crostini, meatballs, lightly fried veggies and other delicious finger foods are set out nightly from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are free with purchase of a (half price!) drink. Emporio in Nolita has a similar spread with pizza, olives and other snacks from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 Stella drafts and $4 glasses of Montepulciano and Trevini.Sora Lella, 300 Spring St., SoHo, (212) 366-4749Emporio, 231 Mott St., Nolita, (212) 966-1234

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<strong>Guzzling Gourmand</strong> Getting your drink on doesn't have to mean sacrificing your high culinary standards, and at his restaurant <a href="http://gothamist.com/2009/05/13/george_mendes_opens_aldea.php#photo-1">Aldea</a>, <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/07/13/chef_george_mendes_aldea_1.php">Chef George Mendes</a> is appealing to the drinkers, the eaters and those light in the wallet. Monday through Thursday, between 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., guests can select one complimentary petisco (Portuguese small plate) from a special menu when they order a cocktail at the bar. Sample Portuguese sardine on brioche with Ikura caviar, shiso &amp; finger lime or Benton's Country Ham and Coupole cheese croute with semolina-fennel raisin bread. <p><em>Aldea, 31 West 17th St, Union Square, (212) 675-7223</em> </p>

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Guzzling Gourmand Getting your drink on doesn't have to mean sacrificing your high culinary standards, and at his restaurant Aldea, Chef George Mendes is appealing to the drinkers, the eaters and those light in the wallet. Monday through Thursday, between 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., guests can select one complimentary petisco (Portuguese small plate) from a special menu when they order a cocktail at the bar. Sample Portuguese sardine on brioche with Ikura caviar, shiso & finger lime or Benton's Country Ham and Coupole cheese croute with semolina-fennel raisin bread. Aldea, 31 West 17th St, Union Square, (212) 675-7223

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