Forget ladies night or happy hours. There's something better waiting for us ladies at the Empire Bar that has made us skip the swanky pubs and hit up this dive bar.
All Day, Err Day! Ladies, This Bar Will Give You A Discount Round The Clock
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What Makes It Awesome
Forces of gentrification may have made dive bars a rarity in urban life, but when you want to hit the bottle and not injure the purse, the legendary dive bars of the city are your best spot to be. And though some may seem a little sketchy, the New Empire Bar sitting atop the single screen New Empire Cinema is our fave fuss-free spot.
Run by bawse lady Johanne Mantosh who runs a string of eateries (Scoop, Speakeasy, New Empire Bar & Restaurant), New Empire Bar runs a flat discount of 20% for all ladies on food and drink, no matter the day or time. Drop in with your girlfriends, sisters or cousins - when you're a woman you get the special treatment here. No shadiness to talk about, the revamped look gives it a cool relaxed vibe. Bonus, booze is super cheap here!
What Could Be Better
Don't expect a plush ambience or a cool crowd here.