Stopped by for a couple of drinks - which were delightful and well crafted. On Sundays the kitchen is closed, but they allow a local pizza spot to deliver.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Green Touch
Gadfly Bar is a cozy neighborhood lounge with a speakeasy vibe, featuring brick walls and Chesterfield sofas. A recent visit included a well-crafted whiskey sour and a happy hour offering $2 off house cocktails, beer, and wine. The bar's “Gadfries,” crispy Belgian fries with truffle mayo, were great for sharing. The atmosphere was laid-back, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, it’s a spot in Chelsea that offers quality drinks, tasty bites, and a welcoming ambiance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andy Schwarz
Nice place to enjoy a cocktail, with friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Amanda Kuhn
I just had 6 cocktails and Gadfly executed every single one, seamlessly. A mojito, to a daiquiri to a Cuba libre + 2 martinis and then back to a dark a stormy for rum responsibility. Will I be ok? I wasn’t sure but Gadfly made me feel that way.
Arzu A
Stopped in after a day out — the place is gorgeous, but the bartender was rude. I asked for a light, refreshing beer since I wasn’t familiar with the menu, and she snapped, “Did you read the menu?” The bar wasn’t busy, and I was polite, just hoping for a suggestion. Still tipped, but the attitude was unnecessary. Great spot, just needs friendlier staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pamela Banks
There was a nice vibe drinks were good and reasonable for happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Liam Gether
This is a nice little place to hang out, which I went in for cover from the rain. Excellent ambiance- would come again!
Alan Parkin
Met the owner Joe. What a great host. Loved the atmosphere here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shirley G
Drinks were delicious. The bartender was amazing. Great atmosphere and vibe. The type of place that can easily become your go to spot.
israel castillo
we were out here for a company event and (she said her name was Sara) started closing us out 45 min closing time. i approached her to ask for some water but she brushed me off counting down her register 20 min before closing. she had a bad attitude the entire night.
The short server Lilah is just lovely. Kind, attentive, engaging, the whole package! Made our experience really special. Will definitely be back!
Sarah Wasloski
I was so bummed to have a terrible experience here. I live very close by and have been eyeing this place for a long time. Finally went in and ordered a cocktail off their cocktail menu (the rosebud). I was super excited, it’s supposed to be rose, lemon, and vodka. It tasted like a vodka lemonade. No rose at all.
Here’s the part that has made me write a review.
I told the bartender (after I took one sip) I didn’t like it and asked to changed it out for a margarita. She told me absolute not. I ordered what I ordered and there was nothing wrong with it. Specifically she said “it’s a vodka lemonade if you didn’t want that you shouldn’t have ordered it.” She then offered me 50% off the margarita if I still wanted it. I would understand if I ordered a vodka soda and tried to return it, but I ordered a cocktail off your menu that tasted horrible and not as described.
Stopped by for a couple of drinks - which were delightful and well crafted. On Sundays the kitchen is closed, but they allow a local pizza spot to deliver.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gadfly Bar is a cozy neighborhood lounge with a speakeasy vibe, featuring brick walls and Chesterfield sofas. A recent visit included a well-crafted whiskey sour and a happy hour offering $2 off house cocktails, beer, and wine. The bar's “Gadfries,” crispy Belgian fries with truffle mayo, were great for sharing. The atmosphere was laid-back, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, it’s a spot in Chelsea that offers quality drinks, tasty bites, and a welcoming ambiance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice place to enjoy a cocktail, with friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
I just had 6 cocktails and Gadfly executed every single one, seamlessly. A mojito, to a daiquiri to a Cuba libre + 2 martinis and then back to a dark a stormy for rum responsibility. Will I be ok? I wasn’t sure but Gadfly made me feel that way.
Stopped in after a day out — the place is gorgeous, but the bartender was rude. I asked for a light, refreshing beer since I wasn’t familiar with the menu, and she snapped, “Did you read the menu?” The bar wasn’t busy, and I was polite, just hoping for a suggestion. Still tipped, but the attitude was unnecessary. Great spot, just needs friendlier staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
There was a nice vibe drinks were good and reasonable for happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is a nice little place to hang out, which I went in for cover from the rain. Excellent ambiance- would come again!
Met the owner Joe. What a great host. Loved the atmosphere here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Drinks were delicious. The bartender was amazing. Great atmosphere and vibe. The type of place that can easily become your go to spot.
we were out here for a company event and (she said her name was Sara) started closing us out 45 min closing time. i approached her to ask for some water but she brushed me off counting down her register 20 min before closing. she had a bad attitude the entire night.
Restaurantji Recommends
Fresh/tasty cocktails. Welcoming bartenders. Dark/comfortable/laid-back vibe. Happy hour (weekdays 3-6pm).
Great chicken fingers
Decent spot for the hood
The short server Lilah is just lovely. Kind, attentive, engaging, the whole package! Made our experience really special. Will definitely be back!
I was so bummed to have a terrible experience here. I live very close by and have been eyeing this place for a long time. Finally went in and ordered a cocktail off their cocktail menu (the rosebud). I was super excited, it’s supposed to be rose, lemon, and vodka. It tasted like a vodka lemonade. No rose at all.
Here’s the part that has made me write a review.
I told the bartender (after I took one sip) I didn’t like it and asked to changed it out for a margarita. She told me absolute not. I ordered what I ordered and there was nothing wrong with it. Specifically she said “it’s a vodka lemonade if you didn’t want that you shouldn’t have ordered it.” She then offered me 50% off the margarita if I still wanted it. I would understand if I ordered a vodka soda and tried to return it, but I ordered a cocktail off your menu that tasted horrible and not as described.
So disappointing!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
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