Possibly my favorite speakeasy in New York. It’s giving true prohibition era energy. The dim lit atmosphere, drinks in tea cups and light music makes this place a perfect place to catch up with a friend or a great date spot. Not badly priced for the area either, bartender was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D A
The dominican guy they hired was very rude and confrontational while we visited.It's a shame they cldn't hire professionals that are grateful to earn a paycheck with integrity and honor.We will not visit again.I am very disappointed in how we were treated.We wanted a drink at a classy place.I do have to mention they are hiring people from the projects.I wish you a better experience than the one we had.
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Girl Friday
Jackie A
Amazing vibe been coming for years but the bar is playing Rihanna and Beyoncé and Chris brown which is great don’t get me wrong but not for an authentic old school speakeasy - music is ruining the vibe, where’s frank Sinatra? Ella Fitzgerald?
Brandon Wimbush
I truly enjoyed everything about The Backroom - specifically the service and the ambience of the space. For my first time, it was the exact experience I was hoping for and that was advertised. Highly recommend for all ages.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Magda
Whenever I think of my time in NYC, this place is what comes to my mind first. SO amazing- it truly transports you to the 20’s. There are so many man-made speakeasies in the world and in NYC, but this is a genuine speakeasy with history and ambiance to back it up. Though the journey here was a bit confusing and….interesting, do yourself a favor and please go! Cocktails were yummy and strong, they even had a guy there talking about the history of it. We look forward to going back when they have live jazz! Can’t wait!
Guillermina Lafontaine Hourcade
The atmosphere and atmosphere were good, I approached the bar and asked the bartender for his best drink and he returned something extremely ugly. I don't want to imagine what the worst will be like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Brandon Walsh
Bouncer asked for bribe to let in friend who was 24 (need to be 25 to get in)
Euge B
AMAZING live
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocio Saavedra
The place is amazing but the Barman was super rude.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
William Hansen
The doormens are extremely rude and push on you restrictions that do not apply if you share their skin color. Truly shameful….
As one of two of New York's only prohibition era speakeasies, the Back Room is sure to charm. Walk down a concrete alley way and soon find yourself immersed in 1920's atmosphere.If you're under 25, you probably won't be let in on a weekend, but you're totally fine on a week day. Go around 8 before it gets too crowded.Cash only on weekdays and no food, so plan accordingly!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Isaiah Belliard
Drinks are great, strong but it gets packed really fast, I'd always recommend reserve a table if you can. They don't serve food, just drinks.(at least when I went)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: P T Z
Ava H
Absolutely beautiful space! Their cocktails are small but delicious and loved drinking them out of the teacups!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Marta Larraga
Super well decorated place. Recommended to have a beer! Waiters leave a lot to be desired
Possibly my favorite speakeasy in New York. It’s giving true prohibition era energy. The dim lit atmosphere, drinks in tea cups and light music makes this place a perfect place to catch up with a friend or a great date spot. Not badly priced for the area either, bartender was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The dominican guy they hired was very rude and confrontational while we visited.It's a shame they cldn't hire professionals that are grateful to earn a paycheck with integrity and honor.We will not visit again.I am very disappointed in how we were treated.We wanted a drink at a classy place.I do have to mention they are hiring people from the projects.I wish you a better experience than the one we had.
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Girl Friday
Amazing vibe been coming for years but the bar is playing Rihanna and Beyoncé and Chris brown which is great don’t get me wrong but not for an authentic old school speakeasy - music is ruining the vibe, where’s frank Sinatra? Ella Fitzgerald?
I truly enjoyed everything about The Backroom - specifically the service and the ambience of the space. For my first time, it was the exact experience I was hoping for and that was advertised. Highly recommend for all ages.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Whenever I think of my time in NYC, this place is what comes to my mind first. SO amazing- it truly transports you to the 20’s. There are so many man-made speakeasies in the world and in NYC, but this is a genuine speakeasy with history and ambiance to back it up. Though the journey here was a bit confusing and….interesting, do yourself a favor and please go! Cocktails were yummy and strong, they even had a guy there talking about the history of it. We look forward to going back when they have live jazz! Can’t wait!
The atmosphere and atmosphere were good, I approached the bar and asked the bartender for his best drink and he returned something extremely ugly. I don't want to imagine what the worst will be like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bouncer asked for bribe to let in friend who was 24 (need to be 25 to get in)
AMAZING live
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is amazing but the Barman was super rude.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
The doormens are extremely rude and push on you restrictions that do not apply if you share their skin color. Truly shameful….
Restaurantji Recommends
Really love the atmosphere of this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
As one of two of New York's only prohibition era speakeasies, the Back Room is sure to charm. Walk down a concrete alley way and soon find yourself immersed in 1920's atmosphere.If you're under 25, you probably won't be let in on a weekend, but you're totally fine on a week day. Go around 8 before it gets too crowded.Cash only on weekdays and no food, so plan accordingly!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are great, strong but it gets packed really fast, I'd always recommend reserve a table if you can. They don't serve food, just drinks.(at least when I went)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: P T Z
Absolutely beautiful space! Their cocktails are small but delicious and loved drinking them out of the teacups!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Super well decorated place. Recommended to have a beer! Waiters leave a lot to be desired