As another reviewer noted, this used to be a charming bar with a lot of warmth, personality, and character. It closed for a bit for renovations and reopened will all of the life sucked out of it. From what I gather, renovation mostly meant painting everything white, including all of the tile work. It’s cold and sterile. Drinks are more expensive, it’s generally empty every time I walk by, and the service isn’t great.
Really sad to see what it has become.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Michael Kopel
Went yesterday with a group of 12 people. The place was empty and they hesitated to accommodate us. Once we were seated the server wanted nothing to do with us. She took our drink order and after 30 minutes didn’t even start making the cocktails. She was talking poorly about us to a man at the bar. We ended up getting up and leaving with no issues since the drinks weren’t even started.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jeff Tracy
We had Brian serve us drinks last night! The drinks were delicious and affordable. Brian was extremely impressive and had great customer service skills. We live in East Harlem and don’t have these types of cozy low key lounges. We’re definitely going back occasionally!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Caio Goncalves
As a longtime resident of Gramercy, I am heartbroken to see what’s become of a local favorite, Cibar. This used to be a vibey neighborhood spot. Dim lighting, warm interiors, great and fun cocktails like the “Don’t Touch My Pepino.” It then shut down for many months for renovations, only to open up under new ownership. The new spot is now barr , completely stale and void of the charm that once made Cibar an obligatory stop after dinner at Friend of Farmer, Gupshup, or Casa Mono. The new menu is also pricier and the quality of drinks far worse. Imagine our surprise and disappointment when we finally went back to check it out after it reopened last fall…. We walk by and get sad to see it empty often, but hoping management can turn it around and bring back to what it was, or turn it over to a new owner who will revitalize it to a new and exciting place on one of the most charming streets in Manhattan.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jan C
Bad service and bad drinks. We were group of 4 but added 20% service charge to check?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stefanie Queale
Just reopened after being closed all summer!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael Lagnado
Excellent service. Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Kerr
I've been here twice while in the area for work. Great atmosphere - it's fun to just look around. Rarely crowded. Signature drink list is short but excellent, with some names that are just fun to order. I've had La Jefa both times. It's a very well balanced mezcal cocktail with fresh rosemary. Staff isn't rude at all but seems kind of indifferent - maybe they're just giving us our space? Appetizers were good but that's the extent of food. If you want a full meal there are plenty of other options nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Marisa Wong
Great decor, music and cocktails. Perfect elevated yet still casual ambience. Loved the “I need more allowance” beet vodka & ginger drink.
Very cool and cozy cocktail lounge!Atmosphere 9/10Stylish, upscale and modern vibesDrinks 9/10Delicious cocktails. Can fully recommend the Hedge Fund Guy and Basic Betch. All cocktail have creative names and ingredientsService 10/10Loved the fact that we got seated on Sat night without reservation (5ppl). Staff is friendly and knowledgeablePrice 6/10Ok for NYC, but still a lot for a cocktail (~$18)Great place to spend time if you’re on the wait list for Dear Irving or Martiny’s (Top 100 Bars nearby)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
U DIDN'T KNOW RECORDS
This place was a hidden gem! Super friendly staff and the drinks were great. Music was really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JUSTNKAYSE
This place was a hidden gem! Super friendly staff and the drinks were great. Music was really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack T
Uniquely decorated cocktail bar with a varied bar menu. The food (snacks) isn't worth it but the drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy
J T
Uniquely decorated cocktail bar with a varied bar menu. The food (snacks) isn't worth it but the drinks were great.
As another reviewer noted, this used to be a charming bar with a lot of warmth, personality, and character. It closed for a bit for renovations and reopened will all of the life sucked out of it. From what I gather, renovation mostly meant painting everything white, including all of the tile work. It’s cold and sterile. Drinks are more expensive, it’s generally empty every time I walk by, and the service isn’t great.
Really sad to see what it has become.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Went yesterday with a group of 12 people. The place was empty and they hesitated to accommodate us. Once we were seated the server wanted nothing to do with us. She took our drink order and after 30 minutes didn’t even start making the cocktails. She was talking poorly about us to a man at the bar. We ended up getting up and leaving with no issues since the drinks weren’t even started.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had Brian serve us drinks last night! The drinks were delicious and affordable. Brian was extremely impressive and had great customer service skills. We live in East Harlem and don’t have these types of cozy low key lounges. We’re definitely going back occasionally!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
As a longtime resident of Gramercy, I am heartbroken to see what’s become of a local favorite, Cibar. This used to be a vibey neighborhood spot. Dim lighting, warm interiors, great and fun cocktails like the “Don’t Touch My Pepino.” It then shut down for many months for renovations, only to open up under new ownership. The new spot is now barr , completely stale and void of the charm that once made Cibar an obligatory stop after dinner at Friend of Farmer, Gupshup, or Casa Mono. The new menu is also pricier and the quality of drinks far worse. Imagine our surprise and disappointment when we finally went back to check it out after it reopened last fall…. We walk by and get sad to see it empty often, but hoping management can turn it around and bring back to what it was, or turn it over to a new owner who will revitalize it to a new and exciting place on one of the most charming streets in Manhattan.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Bad service and bad drinks. We were group of 4 but added 20% service charge to check?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just reopened after being closed all summer!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service. Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here twice while in the area for work. Great atmosphere - it's fun to just look around. Rarely crowded. Signature drink list is short but excellent, with some names that are just fun to order. I've had La Jefa both times. It's a very well balanced mezcal cocktail with fresh rosemary. Staff isn't rude at all but seems kind of indifferent - maybe they're just giving us our space? Appetizers were good but that's the extent of food. If you want a full meal there are plenty of other options nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great decor, music and cocktails. Perfect elevated yet still casual ambience. Loved the “I need more allowance” beet vodka & ginger drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Quaint low key bar with good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Very cool and cozy cocktail lounge!Atmosphere 9/10Stylish, upscale and modern vibesDrinks 9/10Delicious cocktails. Can fully recommend the Hedge Fund Guy and Basic Betch. All cocktail have creative names and ingredientsService 10/10Loved the fact that we got seated on Sat night without reservation (5ppl). Staff is friendly and knowledgeablePrice 6/10Ok for NYC, but still a lot for a cocktail (~$18)Great place to spend time if you’re on the wait list for Dear Irving or Martiny’s (Top 100 Bars nearby)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place was a hidden gem! Super friendly staff and the drinks were great. Music was really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was a hidden gem! Super friendly staff and the drinks were great. Music was really good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uniquely decorated cocktail bar with a varied bar menu. The food (snacks) isn't worth it but the drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy
Uniquely decorated cocktail bar with a varied bar menu. The food (snacks) isn't worth it but the drinks were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy
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