Rate The BarThe Ben Scale

Discover the ultimate bar experience with our standardized rating system. We evaluate bars based on practical comfort features that matter to you.

Unbiased Rating System

The Ben Scale

Our objective 4-point system uses simple yes/no questions to eliminate bias and provide clear, consistent bar ratings focused on practical comfort.

Hooks for Bags: Are there hooks under the bar to hang bags, coats, or personal items? A simple yes/no with no room for subjective interpretation - either hooks exist or they don't.
Spill Prevention: Is there something to prevent the spill of liquids onto customers? An objective assessment - either spill prevention exists or it doesn't, eliminating opinion-based ratings.
Footrest: Is there a place to put your feet so they're not dangling? This binary question removes ambiguity - a footrest is either present or absent, with no subjective rating scale.
Backrest: Do the seats have a backrest? Another clear yes/no criteria that can be objectively verified without personal bias or opinion influencing the score.

The Ben Scale: Four objective yes/no questions. No stars, no opinions, no bias - just facts that matter for comfort.

Top Scoring Bars

See bars that score highest on The Ben Scale's objective criteria. No opinions or subjective reviews - just factual comfort metrics.

Score: 4/4

Downtown, New York

Hooks ✓ Spill Prevention ✓ Footrest ✓ Backrest ✓

"All four objective criteria met - factually the most comfortable bar setup possible."

Score: 3/4

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Hooks ✓ Spill Prevention ✓ Footrest ✓ Backrest ✗

"Meets 3 of 4 objective criteria. The missing backrest is a verifiable fact, not an opinion."

Score: 2/4

Lower East Side, Manhattan

Hooks ✗ Spill Prevention ✓ Footrest ✗ Backrest ✓

"Scores 2 out of 4 on objective criteria. No subjective rating of atmosphere or drinks - just measurable comfort factors."