I'm glad you all are back. I don't know if it was me who went away but I was there getting to go during the pandemic and sitting there hoping you all came back and was sooo bummed when you all closed. What a great surprise to learn you've made the top 50 bars in the world for 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James S (Hiityu)
Waited to get in was told after bartender arrived at 550 that they were closed for a private event and the information was posted online. This was no where to be seen on the Instagram or website.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sylvie Zhang
doesn’t open on time
Jacky Cheng
I have been chasing this speakeasy bar as it has been in my list of bars to try. I finally got to experience the establishment after it closed on the East Village and then opening a pop up in Hotel Eventi.I came with a buddy on a Saturday evening. There was a line outside, but not super long, so about a 15 minute wait max? Upon entering, we were asked if we wanted to check our coats, which we deferred. Once a table was available, someone from the main room would pop up from another closed door to lead us to our table. This was only 8PM and this place was packed.I ordered a few different drinks to try.Smoke Gets in Your Eyes ($23) - My buddy got this drink and the presentation was on point. A nice smoky whisky drink.Take You There ($23) - A whisky drink with a curry taste to it. Super unique and it was done surprisingly well.Buena Vista ($21) - I wanted to get a mezcal mixed cocktail and is was this or Serenade. Both weren't very appealing to me, but I ended up trying this one and regretted getting it. Because tonic water was one of the ingredients, this for sure tasted bland and the mezcal taste was heavily muted. I would say it's very watered down, but one of the ingredients is tonic water, so not sure what they're trying to do here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Angela Peng
This is one of my favorites cocktail bars in NY!! I love the drinks here and surprisingly the food was also pretty good here! I love the berry drink with yogurt on top! I've never had anything like this before. Will definitely come back again to try more things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
izzi song
One of the top cocktail menus you can find in NYC if you like a balanced drink on the slightly sweeter side. Their signature Painted Paradise is a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cindy Hao
i feel like half the people sitting at the bar seating were on a date lol so i guess it’s a great spot for thatthe Take You There was one of the best versions of a whiskey sour i had in a while :’) pricey but the vibe was really good tbhthe wait for us at 8:30pm on a thursday was like 30 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alan Yeung
A pale imitation of the old Angel’s Share that was an inspiration for cocktail bars all over Asia (the current owner is the original owner’s daughter). Unlike other reviewers I had no trouble with service or attitude. But the drinks are nothing like those at the original location. On a weeknight with the place about 80% occupied, the drinks came out in less than 5 minutes, leading me to think they have tweaked the recipes to increase turnover. Also it didn’t seem like the original bartenders remained. Whatever the reason, the cocktails I tried (Flirty Bird, Painted Paradise, and another) had none of the complexity and nuance I remember and loved, and the different flavors didn’t meld together at all. The $23+ price (as of April 2024) per drink is unreasonable and borderline insulting.
Andrés Zamudio
It's a good cocktail bar, but personally not one of my favorites, specially in a city with so many options. Long queue on a thursday night, had to wait around 45 minutes. Atmosphere inside is cool, loved the bar and the paintings at the back. Very well crafted menu and cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
C J
Drinks here were just ok. Food was definitely nothing to speak about. Nostalgia from the old angel’s share drew us to come here but I don’t think we will be coming back - they also have these annoying rules of no parties >4 (even though we could have easily got another at the booth we were at.
I’ve been here twice with different groups and although service and bar is excellent, nobody has enjoyed their cocktails from the menu. The gin martini tasted like perfume for example. I’d skip the menu and order traditional cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Chef Franco
I love this place, to me it's just perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FRANKIE NOVSEVEN
If you’re looking for the best cocktail in NYC I would say Angel’s Share is the one!! I loved all the cocktails I’ve tried and all cocktails here are different from other places and you’ll love it! Don’t think just go and find your favorite cocktail!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D D
What else can I say? i have been going to Angel Share since 2004 at it's older location. It's a New York and well known around the world.The venue may have changed but the drinks, people, atmosphere, talented staff and tenders remain.This relocation is a Ted Talk on how to successfully relocate your bar.Not only that this location is moments away from one of my other favorite bars in the city, EO, I just love what they have done with the interior here. Dark, moody, and still blasting light jazz.More room for the staff, more bar seats and more boof seating.You could argue that the charm of the old place tucked behind the old Village Yokocho Restaurant with limited seating, long lines, and strict entry policies had its charm. I count myself lucky to have experienced both of these wonderful establishments.Recommended Drinks- Smoke Gets in Your Eye - classic!- Ask for their take on an OFKeeping in mind the menu is seasonal, there are staples that stay for the long haul. If you are reading this Early Spring 2024 - try Street Scene.The name says it all! So much is going on with every sip. The matcha hits you first on the front of your tongue and grapefruit, roku gin, and coffee coalesce with the pineapple and sandho and sides of your mouth. Brilliant creation by one of the long standing bartenders here. It has a refreshing quality ti it that makes it a wonderful starter drink that shouldn't be underestimated though.I could go on.One request to the team - It would be nice if you brought back Tea for Two ?.I would like to say that while the location is a wonderful update, it is not the reason I have kept coming here over the years - it's the people that work here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Karaage
Neha Luthra
I really liked the drinks here. They were so tasty and the bartenders are so fast. I recommend sitting at the bar and watching them make the drinks because it is very interesting to see. They do a great job. I also loved the speakeasy vibes. I had a great time. I had the raisin the roof and fool me once
I'm glad you all are back. I don't know if it was me who went away but I was there getting to go during the pandemic and sitting there hoping you all came back and was sooo bummed when you all closed. What a great surprise to learn you've made the top 50 bars in the world for 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited to get in was told after bartender arrived at 550 that they were closed for a private event and the information was posted online. This was no where to be seen on the Instagram or website.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
doesn’t open on time
I have been chasing this speakeasy bar as it has been in my list of bars to try. I finally got to experience the establishment after it closed on the East Village and then opening a pop up in Hotel Eventi.I came with a buddy on a Saturday evening. There was a line outside, but not super long, so about a 15 minute wait max? Upon entering, we were asked if we wanted to check our coats, which we deferred. Once a table was available, someone from the main room would pop up from another closed door to lead us to our table. This was only 8PM and this place was packed.I ordered a few different drinks to try.Smoke Gets in Your Eyes ($23) - My buddy got this drink and the presentation was on point. A nice smoky whisky drink.Take You There ($23) - A whisky drink with a curry taste to it. Super unique and it was done surprisingly well.Buena Vista ($21) - I wanted to get a mezcal mixed cocktail and is was this or Serenade. Both weren't very appealing to me, but I ended up trying this one and regretted getting it. Because tonic water was one of the ingredients, this for sure tasted bland and the mezcal taste was heavily muted. I would say it's very watered down, but one of the ingredients is tonic water, so not sure what they're trying to do here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is one of my favorites cocktail bars in NY!! I love the drinks here and surprisingly the food was also pretty good here! I love the berry drink with yogurt on top! I've never had anything like this before. Will definitely come back again to try more things!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the top cocktail menus you can find in NYC if you like a balanced drink on the slightly sweeter side. Their signature Painted Paradise is a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
i feel like half the people sitting at the bar seating were on a date lol so i guess it’s a great spot for thatthe Take You There was one of the best versions of a whiskey sour i had in a while :’) pricey but the vibe was really good tbhthe wait for us at 8:30pm on a thursday was like 30 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A pale imitation of the old Angel’s Share that was an inspiration for cocktail bars all over Asia (the current owner is the original owner’s daughter). Unlike other reviewers I had no trouble with service or attitude. But the drinks are nothing like those at the original location. On a weeknight with the place about 80% occupied, the drinks came out in less than 5 minutes, leading me to think they have tweaked the recipes to increase turnover. Also it didn’t seem like the original bartenders remained. Whatever the reason, the cocktails I tried (Flirty Bird, Painted Paradise, and another) had none of the complexity and nuance I remember and loved, and the different flavors didn’t meld together at all. The $23+ price (as of April 2024) per drink is unreasonable and borderline insulting.
It's a good cocktail bar, but personally not one of my favorites, specially in a city with so many options. Long queue on a thursday night, had to wait around 45 minutes. Atmosphere inside is cool, loved the bar and the paintings at the back. Very well crafted menu and cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Drinks here were just ok. Food was definitely nothing to speak about. Nostalgia from the old angel’s share drew us to come here but I don’t think we will be coming back - they also have these annoying rules of no parties >4 (even though we could have easily got another at the booth we were at.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been here twice with different groups and although service and bar is excellent, nobody has enjoyed their cocktails from the menu. The gin martini tasted like perfume for example. I’d skip the menu and order traditional cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
I love this place, to me it's just perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re looking for the best cocktail in NYC I would say Angel’s Share is the one!! I loved all the cocktails I’ve tried and all cocktails here are different from other places and you’ll love it! Don’t think just go and find your favorite cocktail!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What else can I say? i have been going to Angel Share since 2004 at it's older location. It's a New York and well known around the world.The venue may have changed but the drinks, people, atmosphere, talented staff and tenders remain.This relocation is a Ted Talk on how to successfully relocate your bar.Not only that this location is moments away from one of my other favorite bars in the city, EO, I just love what they have done with the interior here. Dark, moody, and still blasting light jazz.More room for the staff, more bar seats and more boof seating.You could argue that the charm of the old place tucked behind the old Village Yokocho Restaurant with limited seating, long lines, and strict entry policies had its charm. I count myself lucky to have experienced both of these wonderful establishments.Recommended Drinks- Smoke Gets in Your Eye - classic!- Ask for their take on an OFKeeping in mind the menu is seasonal, there are staples that stay for the long haul. If you are reading this Early Spring 2024 - try Street Scene.The name says it all! So much is going on with every sip. The matcha hits you first on the front of your tongue and grapefruit, roku gin, and coffee coalesce with the pineapple and sandho and sides of your mouth. Brilliant creation by one of the long standing bartenders here. It has a refreshing quality ti it that makes it a wonderful starter drink that shouldn't be underestimated though.I could go on.One request to the team - It would be nice if you brought back Tea for Two ?.I would like to say that while the location is a wonderful update, it is not the reason I have kept coming here over the years - it's the people that work here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Karaage
I really liked the drinks here. They were so tasty and the bartenders are so fast. I recommend sitting at the bar and watching them make the drinks because it is very interesting to see. They do a great job. I also loved the speakeasy vibes. I had a great time. I had the raisin the roof and fool me once