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Gaf East
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1696 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Gaf East 7.8
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Late Night Legends Sports Bar Central Hidden Gems Heaven Group Dining Gatherings
Gaf East is a low-lit Irish-leaning pub where darts, jukebox playlists, and strong pours carry the night until 4am. The compact bar menu leans on burgers and wings for fuel, making it more of a drinks-first late-night hang that still has enough food to qualify as a post-shift stop.
Must-Try Dishes: House pub burger, Buffalo wings, Loaded fries
Scores:
Value: 6.5 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 8.7 Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Classic neighborhood pub where drinks, darts, and sports keep the room full until closing.
Who should go: Friends who want a true bar night with some food.
When to visit: Late evenings into last call when the bar is busiest.
What to order: House burger, Buffalo wings, shared loaded fries.
Insider tip: It’s more of a stand-and-mingle layout than a seated dinner spot—treat food as bar fuel, not the main event.