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'''Haakon's Hall''' is a bar on [[Amsterdam Avenue]] between 118th and 119th Streets. Drinks are slightly pricey at $4-7, but the beer+shot $7 special isn't bad.
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'''Haakon's Hall''' was a bar on [[Amsterdam Avenue]] between 118th and 119th Streets in the space formerly occupied by [[Radio Perfecto]]. Drinks are slightly pricey at $4-7, but the beer+shot $7 special isn't bad.
  
The concept of the bar seems to change slightly every year or so; Haakon's originally emphasized wine and upscale food, then became a cheaper bar, then closed their kitchen, then re-opened their kitchen, and added a pool table? Whatever. The self-proclaimed "proprietor" of Haakon's is charmingly eccentric. If you see a wasted, homeless-looking guy sulking outside the bar after 12pm, that's him. The bar is named after his son Haakon, who also works there.
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Haakon's was a major [[GS]] hangout due to sponsoring the [[US Military Veterans of Columbia University]] club. It also attracts [[Law]], [[Business]] and [[SIPA]] students due to its location, though it's not as packed as its prime spot would indicate, giving the bar a low-key vibe. Haakon's has a jukebox and plays Motown constantly.
  
Haakon's almost certainly loses tons of money, but Columbia lets them stay because they fear re-attracting a violent bar like the previous tenant or [[Amsterdam Lounge]]. The bar is closed on Sundays and frequently doesn't open when the owner has other stuff to do. When Haakon's is open, last call is around 12am.
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The concept of the bar seems to change slightly every year or so; Haakon's originally emphasized wine and upscale food, then became a cheaper bar which was more in tune with the college neighborhood. Best burger in the area when it was still open. The bar is named after his son Haakon, who also works there.
  
Haakon's is a major [[GS]] hangout due to their secret policy of letting [[veterans]] drink for free on Thursday nights. It also attracts [[Law]], [[Business]] and [[SIPA]] students due to its location, though it's not as packed as its prime spot would indicate. Haakon's has a jukebox and plays "dadrock" constantly.
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How the hell do you pronounce Haakon's? It's [http://forvo.com/word/h%C3%A5kon/ Norwegian].  
  
 
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It closed in summer 2014, to be replaced by "farm-to-table" restaurant [[Friedman's Lunch]], which does not serve beer.
 
 
== Radio Perfecto ==
 
 
 
The former tenant, '''Radio Perfecto''', was a 'New American' restaurant. The crowd tended to get rowdy in the early AM hours on weekends, and it was even the scene of a murder. <ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/?q=node/28400</ref> The food was generally disgusting, though it was hard to tell because few students returned after the first one or two tries. Apparently, the crab cakes were always a high point. However, the waiters were ''very'' moody.
 
 
 
== Radio Perfecto shooting ==
 
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Image:Shooting1.jpg
 
Image:Shooting2.jpg
 
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== References ==
 
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== Map ==
 
<googlemap lat="40.808385" lon="-73.959757" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small">
 
40.808385, -73.959757, [[Radio Perfecto]] ('New' American)
 
</googlemap>
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
* [http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/detail.do?method=detail&restaurantId=40998853&inspectionDate=20060313 Current violation points: 17]
 
 
* [http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=5193&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 Menu]
 
* [http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=5193&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 Menu]
  
[[Category:American restaurants]][[Category:Bars]]
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[[Category:American restaurants]]
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[[Category:Closed bars]]

Latest revision as of 21:20, 17 March 2016

Haakon's Hall was a bar on Amsterdam Avenue between 118th and 119th Streets in the space formerly occupied by Radio Perfecto. Drinks are slightly pricey at $4-7, but the beer+shot $7 special isn't bad.

Haakon's was a major GS hangout due to sponsoring the US Military Veterans of Columbia University club. It also attracts Law, Business and SIPA students due to its location, though it's not as packed as its prime spot would indicate, giving the bar a low-key vibe. Haakon's has a jukebox and plays Motown constantly.

The concept of the bar seems to change slightly every year or so; Haakon's originally emphasized wine and upscale food, then became a cheaper bar which was more in tune with the college neighborhood. Best burger in the area when it was still open. The bar is named after his son Haakon, who also works there.

How the hell do you pronounce Haakon's? It's Norwegian.

It closed in summer 2014, to be replaced by "farm-to-table" restaurant Friedman's Lunch, which does not serve beer.

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