I live in the neighborhood and all the restaurants in this street have loud music during the week which imposes a lack of conversation and chilling out when you’re having a drink or an appetizer and a restaurant and restaurants now unfortunately have loud music and it makes you feel stressed and uncomfortable not being able to enjoy yourself having a drink and listening to your thoughts. So I’ve discovered this is a place if you want to chill out atmosphere with great drinks, a great bartender and the music is out of lab where you can actually have a conversation not only with the service staff but with other people next year, so I recommend it’s not only for happy hour during the week and such.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Varvara Mokrushina
Has a free pool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nijahn Terramin
The reason I go here is to play the pool table at the back. I have celiac disease so I can't speak to the quality of the food due to the risk I'd face eating here from cross contamination. The drinks are a bit overpriced, especially when compared to other options for cocktails in the area. An off the menu cocktail, to my recollection, is around 17 dollars on average here, which compared to the quality and presentation you find at a cocktail focused bar like ROKC in the neighborhood leaves a little to be desired. ROKC is a below street level space that has low occupancy space available, so taking into account the square feet of Bird in Hand, plus the high cost of rent for corner commercial real estate premiums, I understand the necessity for the business owner to price their drinks that way.Even for someone like me who cannot eat the food here, there is a lot on offer here that the premium on drinks covers. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. It reminds me of a classy new Orleans piano lounge. The pool table is free to play, and the patrons tend to be more casual. I don't find sharks monopolizing the table here. Other patrons don't expect you to outplay them one on one to be able to play the next game with your friends or acquaintances you meet there. I only wish the table was available earlier in the day. (They may have changed this policy, but to my knowledge, the table is only available for play after dinner service has ended). Regardless, I would recommend this space to anyone looking for a fancier dining and drinking experience in this neighborhood, who have above average spending power for such an outing. I love the piano at the back of the bar. I'm not sure what it is being used for by the establishment, if anything at the moment. It is very out of tune so would need a little love, but as the vibe of the bar lends itself to it, it would be a cool addition if they don't already, to have new Orleans style jazz nights here, using the pool table area as a stage. @owner if you already have jazz nights please let me know and I'd be excited to attend and maybe join in on the keys!I'd give only 4/5 Stars due to the price if I didn't understand what I think is the reasoning behind it.The staff were very considerate and the bartenders even bring your drinks to you after service hours when they are able, so that you can return to your table, or pool game, without having to wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brian Gil
This place has their stuff together. I loved their food and the vibes in the restaurant were fantastic. I ate and spent the rest of the night buying affordable wine (by the bottle!) and playing pool with my friends BUT… the best part was my server, Kevin. This man was genuine, attentive, personable, and a great host. My glass was never empty. 10/10 would come back and sit in Kevin’s section.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Derek Wilson
My wife & I came here last night for the first time. The food was excellent, especially the deviled eggs. It's a very nice atmosphere & the service was great as well. We will definitely return for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Q
Nice place but the service was bad. No one greeted us as we entered. We were told there was only 1 table available but there were actually about 5 and I never saw a party get seated. No one came over to ask us if we needed food or drinks. Just one time and then it literally took someone 45 mins to come take our order. The food was not great at all. I could not believe they actually called those collard greens and the fried chicken was burnt. The atmosphere is nice and low key and plays great music.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Jasmin King
As a industry employee myself, it's appreciated to be able to catch a bar thts open late nights w excellent cocktails, food, music, & helpful polite bartenders. Huge s/o to Andy for always being nice & welcoming & the other tall bartender guy. Thank youuuu!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Cameron
Great atmosphere. Great bartenders. I love the steak and the fried chicken options. Ideal for dinner and cocktails. Date spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
Sean D.
I've had several wonderful experiences at this bar and I can not remember any of them. The photos speak for themselves and my friends speak in hushed tones of the legendary escapades. Top notch people making top notch good times happen.
karen Brown
This place has the best breakfast, EVER! I lived in Harlem most of my life. I had breakfast, in most of these new places on Broadway. This place is the best of the best! The food was great!They have a pool table in the back. The drinks are superb. The service was everything. It's a hidden gem. Check it out you won't regret it.
One of the best meals/dining experiences I had while in town for work. Felt like a local spot. Stevon (sp?) was a great server and conversationalist. I felt seen, attended to, and will definitely go back when I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michela Tarantino
Yesterday was my first time there. I had Wine and It was Really good, the atmosphere was nice and Andy, the Bartender, is great. I can’t wait to go back! Glab I have places like this in my Neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anthony D.
A very pleasant, low-key neighborhood bar and grill. Staff is friendly and the drinks are good. The prices are definitely more reasonable during the midday happy hour. I enjoyed my patty melt. And I loved the classics 70s rock they were playing on the stereo.
Isabella G.
Went for happy hour and got a glass of wine, oysters, and truffle fries. The wine was fine and decently priced for happy hour, but we were underwhelmed by the food. The oysters did not taste fresh and the fries were average and lacked a strong truffle flavor. The bar is very cute and I would recommend it just for drinks.
Amanda Domb
The brunch food is so good here. I got the BIH Benedict with a side of bacon and both were absolutely delicious (very crispy bacon!!) Service is always so friendly and helpful. And the interior is always decorated so cute! Always love coming here!
I live in the neighborhood and all the restaurants in this street have loud music during the week which imposes a lack of conversation and chilling out when you’re having a drink or an appetizer and a restaurant and restaurants now unfortunately have loud music and it makes you feel stressed and uncomfortable not being able to enjoy yourself having a drink and listening to your thoughts. So I’ve discovered this is a place if you want to chill out atmosphere with great drinks, a great bartender and the music is out of lab where you can actually have a conversation not only with the service staff but with other people next year, so I recommend it’s not only for happy hour during the week and such.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Has a free pool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The reason I go here is to play the pool table at the back. I have celiac disease so I can't speak to the quality of the food due to the risk I'd face eating here from cross contamination. The drinks are a bit overpriced, especially when compared to other options for cocktails in the area. An off the menu cocktail, to my recollection, is around 17 dollars on average here, which compared to the quality and presentation you find at a cocktail focused bar like ROKC in the neighborhood leaves a little to be desired. ROKC is a below street level space that has low occupancy space available, so taking into account the square feet of Bird in Hand, plus the high cost of rent for corner commercial real estate premiums, I understand the necessity for the business owner to price their drinks that way.Even for someone like me who cannot eat the food here, there is a lot on offer here that the premium on drinks covers. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. It reminds me of a classy new Orleans piano lounge. The pool table is free to play, and the patrons tend to be more casual. I don't find sharks monopolizing the table here. Other patrons don't expect you to outplay them one on one to be able to play the next game with your friends or acquaintances you meet there. I only wish the table was available earlier in the day. (They may have changed this policy, but to my knowledge, the table is only available for play after dinner service has ended). Regardless, I would recommend this space to anyone looking for a fancier dining and drinking experience in this neighborhood, who have above average spending power for such an outing. I love the piano at the back of the bar. I'm not sure what it is being used for by the establishment, if anything at the moment. It is very out of tune so would need a little love, but as the vibe of the bar lends itself to it, it would be a cool addition if they don't already, to have new Orleans style jazz nights here, using the pool table area as a stage. @owner if you already have jazz nights please let me know and I'd be excited to attend and maybe join in on the keys!I'd give only 4/5 Stars due to the price if I didn't understand what I think is the reasoning behind it.The staff were very considerate and the bartenders even bring your drinks to you after service hours when they are able, so that you can return to your table, or pool game, without having to wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place has their stuff together. I loved their food and the vibes in the restaurant were fantastic. I ate and spent the rest of the night buying affordable wine (by the bottle!) and playing pool with my friends BUT… the best part was my server, Kevin. This man was genuine, attentive, personable, and a great host. My glass was never empty. 10/10 would come back and sit in Kevin’s section.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My wife & I came here last night for the first time. The food was excellent, especially the deviled eggs. It's a very nice atmosphere & the service was great as well. We will definitely return for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place but the service was bad. No one greeted us as we entered. We were told there was only 1 table available but there were actually about 5 and I never saw a party get seated. No one came over to ask us if we needed food or drinks. Just one time and then it literally took someone 45 mins to come take our order. The food was not great at all. I could not believe they actually called those collard greens and the fried chicken was burnt. The atmosphere is nice and low key and plays great music.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
As a industry employee myself, it's appreciated to be able to catch a bar thts open late nights w excellent cocktails, food, music, & helpful polite bartenders. Huge s/o to Andy for always being nice & welcoming & the other tall bartender guy. Thank youuuu!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. Great bartenders. I love the steak and the fried chicken options. Ideal for dinner and cocktails. Date spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
I've had several wonderful experiences at this bar and I can not remember any of them. The photos speak for themselves and my friends speak in hushed tones of the legendary escapades. Top notch people making top notch good times happen.
This place has the best breakfast, EVER! I lived in Harlem most of my life. I had breakfast, in most of these new places on Broadway. This place is the best of the best! The food was great!They have a pool table in the back. The drinks are superb. The service was everything. It's a hidden gem. Check it out you won't regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the best meals/dining experiences I had while in town for work. Felt like a local spot. Stevon (sp?) was a great server and conversationalist. I felt seen, attended to, and will definitely go back when I'm in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yesterday was my first time there. I had Wine and It was Really good, the atmosphere was nice and Andy, the Bartender, is great. I can’t wait to go back! Glab I have places like this in my Neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A very pleasant, low-key neighborhood bar and grill. Staff is friendly and the drinks are good. The prices are definitely more reasonable during the midday happy hour. I enjoyed my patty melt. And I loved the classics 70s rock they were playing on the stereo.
Went for happy hour and got a glass of wine, oysters, and truffle fries. The wine was fine and decently priced for happy hour, but we were underwhelmed by the food. The oysters did not taste fresh and the fries were average and lacked a strong truffle flavor. The bar is very cute and I would recommend it just for drinks.
The brunch food is so good here. I got the BIH Benedict with a side of bacon and both were absolutely delicious (very crispy bacon!!) Service is always so friendly and helpful. And the interior is always decorated so cute! Always love coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Benedict