Art Bar
52 8th Ave, New York
(212) 727-0244
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Soo much fun and a great happy hour. Absolutely love the vibes, especially the cozy backroom. Arrive early for happy hour and you won’t experience a wait time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing drinks for great prices especially happy hour. The jello is amazing. The food is so good especially the quesadillas. The service is always amazing here especially Adam. Love coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've come here twice now and it's a pretty reliable spot for a night out in the West village! The inside of this bar is a bit small but there are plenty of booths for you to sit with friends, and the service here is quick and friendly.
I've gotten both their drinks and food and both were pretty decent. The drinks were on the stronger side, and they have a good variety of cocktails and good drink deals. Their food was also solid and enjoyable with friends. Great spot if you're looking for something open late on a weekday!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Have been coming to Art Bar for 10 years and it’s a staple. Good vibes, good drinks, and I enjoy the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing bar to socialize,drink,watch some sports and eat amazing food recommend the calamari and mini nachos!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheap but good bar food, nice atmosphere (energized but can have a conversation)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They charge $10 for a “Large Party” of 4 people. Drinks were good but the tax was insane.
Server has an attitude dont come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing bar with great vibes. Very reasonable priced drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down, this is my go-to bar in the city. The happy hour specials are solid, but I usually skip straight to their martinis since that’s where they truly shine. The peanut butter espresso martini is next-level and worth coming back for on its own. Add a plate of crispy curly fries and you’re set for a perfect night. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive, which makes the experience even better. It’s a popular spot, especially with groups, so planning ahead is smart, definitely book a reservation if you’re coming with a crowd. This place never disappoints and always delivers great vibes, great drinks, and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Best nachos in the city!!! Everything is a great deal and their happy hour specials are so, so good. Just can be a bit loud in the front or at the bar during the busy time (5-7:30)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coolest bar in the West Village. BEST Jello shots in Manhattan! Adam made our night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great drinks, and great service! Adam has been particularly expedient and courteous on the occasions I have gone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my girlfriend and I’s one year anniversary, we met at Art Bar and it was a special place for us. My girlfriend emailed to see if we could have a reservation at 4:30pm this past Sunday (Dec. 14th) at a specific booth, and Adam (assuming they’re the manager) responded that we wouldn’t need a reservation at that time. When we walked in it was busy, my girlfriend and I asked if we could sit in the booth we requested (it was empty) and the server coldly responded no but we could sit in the back. We went to the back and there was space but I was really upset that we saw that the booth was empty, had emailed, and had an unpleasant response when we requested that booth in person. So, I went up to the bartender to ask again about the booth, (she was tall, blonde, and a sweetheart) she started talking to a male behind the bar and he seemed extremely annoyed with the request. The bartender ended up talking to the server to see if we could sit there, the server came up to me again and said “no but I have space in the back,” for a second time, as if we were inconveniencing her. I explained, again, that this was special to us and she finally goes “okay. Yeah. You can sit there”. It took her about 20 mins to come up and get our drink order. My girlfriend and I looked at each other and made funny remarks like “lol does she hate us??”. When the food was dropped off the food runner dropped it down in a aggressive manner, (he also had his hood on and when I went to the restroom I saw him drinking tea or coffee in the back so I’m honestly assuming he was just freezing and trying to drop off food fast - and it was insanely cold in there I didn’t even take off my winter coat - so maybe actions should be taken so the staff is working in better conditions and the guests feel more comfortable…). The only time we saw our server again was for her to come by and say “ready to close out?” I was honestly shocked by this service, the treatment, and the fact that we tried to pre-plan and were dismissed from the get-go, should have been a sign not to go back here. I work in the service industry and even when I have an unpleasant experience I rarely place a review - this just hit me a bit different. Everyone has bad days so I hope whoever served us / ran food, just had an off day. This sadly will no longer be our anniversary spot, and we won’t ever return to Art Bar again, which is such a shame. Hopefully things improve! (Second shout out to the tall blonde bartender - wish she served us that night - she’s a gem)!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Art bar is great! Drinks are very affordable. The atmosphere is great. The only thing is that during peak hours, you cannot find a seat. At times it feels a bit tight, at peak times but it’s cozy. They’re outside seating is great as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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