John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen: $1 Oysters All Day, Happy Hour Till 8
John Doe might run the most aggressive happy hour in NoMad: $1 oysters all day, every day, plus a full board of cheap pints and drinks until 8pm — seven days a week. Sitting on 5th Avenue between the Flatiron and the Empire State Building, it’s the easy, all-day answer to “where should we go?”
The happy hour at John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen runs Daily 11am-8pm ($1 oysters all day).
The deals: $1 oysters all day, $5 select pints, $6 craft beers & house wine, $7 wells, $11 featured cocktails, $5 domestic bottles, $5 shots.
About John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen
At 253 5th Avenue — dead center between two of the city’s most iconic buildings — John Doe is a New American craft bar and kitchen with a rustic-pub-meets-modern feel and cozy outdoor seating. It pours craft beers, wine, and creative cocktails (including house infused spirits), doubles as a full-sound sports bar for major games, and runs late, open from 11am to 4am daily.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Happy hour runs seven days a week, 11am to 8pm — one of the longest windows in the neighborhood. The lineup: $1 oysters all day, $5 select pints, $6 select craft beers and Heineken, $6 house wine, $7 wells, $11 featured cocktails, $5 domestic bottles, and $5 shot specials. The $1 oysters are the headline — shucked from 11am to midnight, and they do sell out, so call ahead if you’re coming for a dozen.
What to Order
Oysters, obviously — regulars insist nowhere on 5th Ave does a buck-a-shuck better. Round it out with the crispy calamari, a generous French onion soup, the cod tacos, sliders, or garlic-white-wine mussels. Pair with a $5 pint or one of the infused-spirit cocktails.
The Space & Vibe
Lively, rustic, and high-energy, with a real sports-bar streak (full sound for the big games) and a sense of humor to match — there’s a weekend comedy brunch with bottomless mimosas and $1 oysters during the show. Cozy outdoor seats, friendly service, and a crowd that ranges from after-work pints to late-night.
The NoMad Angle
On 5th Avenue near 28th St, John Doe is walkable from the N/R/W and the 6, and centered between the Flatiron and Empire State Building. For the after-work crowd that wants dollar oysters and a cheap pint without watching the clock, the all-day happy hour makes it a default.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| After-work drinks | an easy walk for the NoMad crowd |
| Pre-dinner or pre-show | a round before the night gets going — $1 oysters all day |
| Groups | room for a few friends without a reservation headache |
| A low-key night | John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen keeps it neighborhood, not touristy |
FAQ
Does John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen have a happy hour?
Yes — seven days a week, 11am to 8pm: $1 oysters all day, $5 select pints, $6 craft beers and house wine, $7 wells, $11 featured cocktails, $5 domestic bottles, and $5 shots.
Where is John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen?
253 5th Avenue, in NoMad between the Flatiron and Empire State Building, near the N/R/W and 6 at 28th St.
Are the $1 oysters really all day?
Yes — shucked from 11am to midnight, seven days a week. They occasionally sell out, so it’s worth calling ahead for a dozen.
Is John Doe a good sports bar?
Yes — it runs full sound for major games and is a lively spot for watch parties, with a weekend comedy brunch on top.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.