1 definition by the old bronx bartender

86

86 refers to a bar in new york, probably in manhattan though some say the bronx, that had a fire department inspection sign prohibiting more than 85 persons from occupying the bar at the same time, based on square footage. whenever a customer acted up, the bartender, would declare, "that's it, you're 86, get out or be thrown out". a few bars whose occupancy number was 85 have claimed to be the original
but proof is lacking for any particular place.

86 banned, barred, thrown out

by the old bronx bartender October 1, 2011