Andres in the first floor was amazing. Brilliant bartender, 1000/10. But then, I went to the second floor :( the women bartender was killing it, but the guy on the tropical shirt, was all the time on the phone. Is he is the manager, this is just
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Michael S
Can't believe I wasted my time coming here. No draft beer, no food, service is slow on a not busy
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sarah K.
Cocktails were great. Service was slow and not friendly. I brought 12-15 people on a Wednesday, we arrived between 5:15 and 6, not long after they open. I went by the evening prior and gave them a heads up... unfortunately they didn't make any additional arrangements to accommodate. When paying $14 - $18 per cocktail, I would expect more.
Eve S.
This is one of my favorite neighborhood places to grab a drink. They have tasty cocktails and a dark cozy atmosphere. We always get the bar snacks nuts and jerky. Service is attentive and nice. At Debbie's upstairs they have live music too! No reservations but I haven't had trouble getting a booth.
Jack M.
Dutch Kills is a cool bar in Long Island City. They make good cocktails and the staff is friendly. The dim lighting and candles create an intimate vibe, which is hard to nail - classy without being pretentious. It's similar to Attaboy in that regard. I got the Rum Runner there once, asking for a funky, sweet-tart rum drink. The cocktail they delivered was spot-on for what I wanted - a tiki style drink that wasn't overly creamy, milky, sweet or acidic. Just perfect. The service was attentive without being overbearing, happy to chat about the drinks. Overall, it's a great place.
Tanya R.
Popped in here after an invite, on a late night after work. My first experience at Dutch Kills, after dark, was such a cool experience. I honestly had no idea this place existed and I've been working just a few buildings away from it for years. Don't know how I missed the painted door advertising Dutch Kills for as long as I did but I definitely did. I was invited by a coworker for drinks. Inside is nice and dark and woody with vintage tiles, very much like a speakeasy. We ordered Old Fashioned's and experimented with a few cocktails from the drink menu. The Old Fashioned's were prepared perfectly boozy and tasty. The cocktails were cute enough but didn't leave much of an impression. Our server was super pleasant and didn't rush us as we chatted, tumbled over with tipsy giggles and nursed our drinks. A nice touch to the night were the handcrafted, crystal clear ice blocks, served inside of every drink. Very nice. Another plus was the fresh, clean, spotless, fully stocked ladies room. That's a major big deal for me. I really enjoyed my night at Dutch Kills. I promised my drinking partner that I wouldn't start popping in there for drinks without them because we had such a vibe. Promises are made to be broken.
Christina M.
I've been to Dutch Kills a number of times and recently went to Debbie's, the music venue upstairs. Service here is good. The drinks are made with extreme care, so they take quite a while. There is no real food here, and they don't seem to allow BYOF anymore, so eat before you come. The drinks both upstairs and downstairs are great. I recently had the Basquiat, which was a well-balanced citrus drink, and a dirty gin martini, which was made excellently. Dutch Kills makes excellent drinks and is a staple of the neighborhood - highly recommend.
Antonio G. D.
Great spot for cocktails and celebrations w your crew. Go and have a good talk. Great spot for cocktails and celebrations w your crew. Go and have a good talk.
Lexie
Very cool bar with live music, great drinks. During busy hours the staff is always busy and your order/request may take longer, but they’re always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Iván Montejo
Dutch Kills is a Long Island City classic. The cocktails have always been creative and fairly priced (I had the Basquiat and the Chuparosa). I like sitting at the bar and admiring the memorabilia on the walls and ceiling. Service was a bit slow, and the bar was not even full when I was there. Nonetheless, the drinks are awesome, will definitely come again.
I did not try any of the food. Was passing by and thought I would check it out given its history. The ambiance is very cool/chill. Service at the bar was spectacular and the bartenders were incredibly friendly. A must-stop if you're close. It's shockingly small so can only assume it fills quickly on the weekends.
Daniel Gilon
The best bar I have been to!Perfect drinks (especially the ice!) Amazing staff, great atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend. Would visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie W.
This review is based off of my first visit. I just discovered this establishment this weekend. First impression: sophisticated goth. My friend recommended this place for the strong, unique cocktails. When we arrived, Sisters of Mercy was playing and I was instantly drawn to the dark inviting atmosphere. The host was welcoming yet very thorough in checking our IDs. My two friends and I were seated in a cozy booth and each was given some refreshing lemon water with cucumber. We were given the option to be seated in a booth or hang out at the bar. On a Saturday night, there were A LOT of people at the bar so I'm glad we stayed in the booth. We also had the benefit of having someone check in on us throughout the night to keep the drinks flowing. He was pretty chill and attentive without rushing or pressuring us to order right away. Made sure we gave him a great tip for his awesome service. We were there for about 4 hours and ordered about 3 fancy drinks each. Highly recommend this place for a low key date night or intimate hang out with a small group.Drinks recommended: chilled coffee (made with rum, absinthe & cold brew)Vegetarian options: Bar snacks include mixed nuts for $5
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Priya D.
Cocktails kill here! Had a great experience here (part of a 2 bar run) with my girls. Vibe was amazing. Bar took a bit long with the drinks though hence a star deducted.
Andres in the first floor was amazing. Brilliant bartender, 1000/10. But then, I went to the second floor :( the women bartender was killing it, but the guy on the tropical shirt, was all the time on the phone. Is he is the manager, this is just
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Can't believe I wasted my time coming here. No draft beer, no food, service is slow on a not busy
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cocktails were great. Service was slow and not friendly. I brought 12-15 people on a Wednesday, we arrived between 5:15 and 6, not long after they open. I went by the evening prior and gave them a heads up... unfortunately they didn't make any additional arrangements to accommodate. When paying $14 - $18 per cocktail, I would expect more.
This is one of my favorite neighborhood places to grab a drink. They have tasty cocktails and a dark cozy atmosphere. We always get the bar snacks nuts and jerky. Service is attentive and nice. At Debbie's upstairs they have live music too! No reservations but I haven't had trouble getting a booth.
Dutch Kills is a cool bar in Long Island City. They make good cocktails and the staff is friendly. The dim lighting and candles create an intimate vibe, which is hard to nail - classy without being pretentious. It's similar to Attaboy in that regard. I got the Rum Runner there once, asking for a funky, sweet-tart rum drink. The cocktail they delivered was spot-on for what I wanted - a tiki style drink that wasn't overly creamy, milky, sweet or acidic. Just perfect. The service was attentive without being overbearing, happy to chat about the drinks. Overall, it's a great place.
Popped in here after an invite, on a late night after work. My first experience at Dutch Kills, after dark, was such a cool experience. I honestly had no idea this place existed and I've been working just a few buildings away from it for years. Don't know how I missed the painted door advertising Dutch Kills for as long as I did but I definitely did. I was invited by a coworker for drinks. Inside is nice and dark and woody with vintage tiles, very much like a speakeasy. We ordered Old Fashioned's and experimented with a few cocktails from the drink menu. The Old Fashioned's were prepared perfectly boozy and tasty. The cocktails were cute enough but didn't leave much of an impression. Our server was super pleasant and didn't rush us as we chatted, tumbled over with tipsy giggles and nursed our drinks. A nice touch to the night were the handcrafted, crystal clear ice blocks, served inside of every drink. Very nice. Another plus was the fresh, clean, spotless, fully stocked ladies room. That's a major big deal for me. I really enjoyed my night at Dutch Kills. I promised my drinking partner that I wouldn't start popping in there for drinks without them because we had such a vibe. Promises are made to be broken.
I've been to Dutch Kills a number of times and recently went to Debbie's, the music venue upstairs. Service here is good. The drinks are made with extreme care, so they take quite a while. There is no real food here, and they don't seem to allow BYOF anymore, so eat before you come. The drinks both upstairs and downstairs are great. I recently had the Basquiat, which was a well-balanced citrus drink, and a dirty gin martini, which was made excellently. Dutch Kills makes excellent drinks and is a staple of the neighborhood - highly recommend.
Great spot for cocktails and celebrations w your crew. Go and have a good talk. Great spot for cocktails and celebrations w your crew. Go and have a good talk.
Very cool bar with live music, great drinks. During busy hours the staff is always busy and your order/request may take longer, but they’re always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dutch Kills is a Long Island City classic. The cocktails have always been creative and fairly priced (I had the Basquiat and the Chuparosa). I like sitting at the bar and admiring the memorabilia on the walls and ceiling. Service was a bit slow, and the bar was not even full when I was there. Nonetheless, the drinks are awesome, will definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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No food options. Just mixed nuts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
I did not try any of the food. Was passing by and thought I would check it out given its history. The ambiance is very cool/chill. Service at the bar was spectacular and the bartenders were incredibly friendly. A must-stop if you're close. It's shockingly small so can only assume it fills quickly on the weekends.
The best bar I have been to!Perfect drinks (especially the ice!) Amazing staff, great atmosphere and excellent food. Highly recommend. Would visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This review is based off of my first visit. I just discovered this establishment this weekend. First impression: sophisticated goth. My friend recommended this place for the strong, unique cocktails. When we arrived, Sisters of Mercy was playing and I was instantly drawn to the dark inviting atmosphere. The host was welcoming yet very thorough in checking our IDs. My two friends and I were seated in a cozy booth and each was given some refreshing lemon water with cucumber. We were given the option to be seated in a booth or hang out at the bar. On a Saturday night, there were A LOT of people at the bar so I'm glad we stayed in the booth. We also had the benefit of having someone check in on us throughout the night to keep the drinks flowing. He was pretty chill and attentive without rushing or pressuring us to order right away. Made sure we gave him a great tip for his awesome service. We were there for about 4 hours and ordered about 3 fancy drinks each. Highly recommend this place for a low key date night or intimate hang out with a small group.Drinks recommended: chilled coffee (made with rum, absinthe & cold brew)Vegetarian options: Bar snacks include mixed nuts for $5
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cocktails kill here! Had a great experience here (part of a 2 bar run) with my girls. Vibe was amazing. Bar took a bit long with the drinks though hence a star deducted.