A dirty bar cleans up its act

773 Coney Island Avenue –Bar Lounge

There is an old story that the Police from the 70 precinct used to eat at Georges Diner not only because the food was good and cheap, but also because it was only a few doors down from 773 Bar Lounge and they could easily fill their quota of arrests there. Maybe Seven Seven Three, wasn’t that bad but you certainly didn’t walk in unless you knew someone or wanted to forget someone.

But with new owners, a spruce up and a limited menu, 773 has become a welcoming working man’s/women’s place. Drinks and Beers are still the staple, but with frozen shots, new lighting and some surprisingly edible finger food, this is now a welcoming place. If last night’s jazz group and CAMBA benefit, is a sign of things to come, then maybe you would come to 773 to be seen rather than be forgotten