Our martinis were basically straight olive brine and undrinkable. The server declined to have the bartender remake them, then charged us for the extra gin we needed to dilute the bad drinks.
Service: 1
Eliot Gunther
When there to celebrate my girlfriend and the atmosphere and attention were really greatWael made us incredible drinks and the pretzel was unreal hopefully coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic New York Pretzel, Time Traveler, Lip Gloss, Blackberry Jam Wine and Bourbon Cocktail, The Blacker the Berry
Michael Parks
The atmosphere is the best of any restaurant I've been in (as far as I remember). It's comfortable yet classy. Inviting yet elegant.The drinks are high quality for a reasonable price, and the waiters are friendly and professional.I ordered their Brisket Sliders + Fries from the menu, and the dish is genuinely good quality & quantity for $24.I definitely see this becoming a regular spot for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cheryl Morris
The cocktails here are so good!! I tried The Blacker The Berry, The Gingerman, and Smokey & the Bandit.The Blacker The Berry was sweet, very heavy on the berry with an aftertaste of red wine. l loved that they sprayed the drink with a food grade perfume as well. Overall, an A+ drink.If you love ginger, try The Gingerman. The ginger and lemon came across the strongest. The candied ginger on top added a nice sweet touch.Smokey & the Bandit was sweet and smoky with several layers of flavor. If you like peaty liquors, you will enjoy this one.The staff are also very friendly. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Emina S.
Stopped here after a less than stellar dinner, to end the night with a good drink with my boyfriend before heading home. -He ordered a Dirty Martini with vodka while I opted for the Talk To Me Nice cocktail (Tequila, House Pressed Lime, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Raspberries, Serrano Pepper)- They offer a *BIG* book of cocktails and basically every type of spirit- The 2 bartenders were super friendly and cheerful. I bet they can make some lively off-the-books drinks! - The interior decor was GIVING ME LIFE. "Cozy study with a bar nook" vibes, old-world charm, tons of different seating areas.. super beautiful in the dark and especially with the Christmas decor (I was here mid December 2023.) Wow, typing that feels like forever ago!Favorite item in the entire bar has to be the vintage cash register! Fancier menu available for dinner, which is both seafood-forward yet simultaneously loaded with American bar-food classics. Highly recommend for a date or to imbibe a nicer-than-average cocktail!
Sarah
Consistently good cocktails.
Emily Majors
very good cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Time Traveler
Anthony Schneider
Went here for a drink before dinner. Just the right balance of hip and old school. Delicious cocktails, good music, great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Wagler
Great cocktails and knowledgeable, friendly bartenders. We had a 10 minute wait around midnight on a Saturday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aliya Yerkin
Absolute Gem! Best cocktails I have experience in East Village for a while. Bar tenders are very skillful and professional! Service is nice and tell me about headless widow vibes! ?
Good cocktails and surprisingly really good fish & chips as well! It was lightly battered and deep fried to perfection. They are also very flexible to swap any liquor with another on their cocktail menu, which I did since there weren't many tequila-based cocktails. I love the flexibility and the service was great. We were sitting outside in their outdoor dining area and the servers were attentive and came checked on us frequently.
Wendy A.
This cocktail bar and restaurant is a solid must-visit when we come to the East Village. Each cocktail is positively exquisite, crafted by someone who is intimately familiar with the subtle flavors and fragrances of spirits and spices, and who has a consummate eye for presentation.I won't even try to say which drink is my favorite, because each new one served was an absolute taste sensation, and seemingly even better than the last. Do yourself a favor and try to avoid your old favorites (though they're also bound to be beautifully done), and let the bartender (especially Eddy) serve you up something just right. As food goes, each thing I've had was sublime, and even with the small'ish menu they have a pretty full range of nosh - seems like I tend to go for soft pretzels and nachos, or ceviche and mussels. (Pretty sure they have fare for the steak and pasta tastes too.)I should mention that the ambience is lovely, dark and intimate, lit by candles and dim sconces... reminiscent of an old port tavern. Definitely great for a classy ladies night or a romantic date, but It can get a little loud due to its popularity and minimal spacing between tables/stools. You might consider getting there ahead off the crowd. We've always been just lucky enough to find a spot for two, though!
Sarah C.
I stumbled upon this place before dinner and I'm so happy that I did. I walked in and the host (I'm so mad I forgot his name..!) welcomed me in the best way. He guided me to the bar and I was met with bartender Keith. Aside from the delicious and *unique* drink, the service really made the experience memorable. I'm sorry I didn't get to them soonerI was looking for a unique drink so I was between their Willy Wonka and their Hot Toddy. He helped me choose the Willy Wonka and MAN!! The Willy Wonka is a warm red wine with chocolate and other wonderful flavors. It comes in a tea cup. Not too sweet.. perfect temperature.. and had the right notes of everything. Please go and try this place. Not only do they have fun drinks, the service was memorable especially on a cold night like today! Thank you
Cristina W.
Really cute spot that was stumbled upon during some late night bar hopping! Our party of four was able to score a couple of tables relatively quickly - with the help of the amazing servers. Cocktails were tasty and the menu was vast - some of them even came out with bonus spritzes from little perfume bottles! A nice touch that adds some memorable flair for sure! I opted for the mezcal/tequila spicy options and was not disappointed.
Ana D.
Very tasty drinks! They have a good mix of alcohol forward and tastier drinks. If you have a sweet palette I recommend the lip gloss and the high tea. There is also a spicy margarita that's really tasty. We unfortunately didn't get to try the food because kitchen was closed. Ambiance was fun. Music might be a little too loud if you want a more intimate environment. Service was good. How long you wait is partially luck.
Our martinis were basically straight olive brine and undrinkable. The server declined to have the bartender remake them, then charged us for the extra gin we needed to dilute the bad drinks.
Service: 1
When there to celebrate my girlfriend and the atmosphere and attention were really greatWael made us incredible drinks and the pretzel was unreal hopefully coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic New York Pretzel, Time Traveler, Lip Gloss, Blackberry Jam Wine and Bourbon Cocktail, The Blacker the Berry
The atmosphere is the best of any restaurant I've been in (as far as I remember). It's comfortable yet classy. Inviting yet elegant.The drinks are high quality for a reasonable price, and the waiters are friendly and professional.I ordered their Brisket Sliders + Fries from the menu, and the dish is genuinely good quality & quantity for $24.I definitely see this becoming a regular spot for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The cocktails here are so good!! I tried The Blacker The Berry, The Gingerman, and Smokey & the Bandit.The Blacker The Berry was sweet, very heavy on the berry with an aftertaste of red wine. l loved that they sprayed the drink with a food grade perfume as well. Overall, an A+ drink.If you love ginger, try The Gingerman. The ginger and lemon came across the strongest. The candied ginger on top added a nice sweet touch.Smokey & the Bandit was sweet and smoky with several layers of flavor. If you like peaty liquors, you will enjoy this one.The staff are also very friendly. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here after a less than stellar dinner, to end the night with a good drink with my boyfriend before heading home. -He ordered a Dirty Martini with vodka while I opted for the Talk To Me Nice cocktail (Tequila, House Pressed Lime, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Raspberries, Serrano Pepper)- They offer a *BIG* book of cocktails and basically every type of spirit- The 2 bartenders were super friendly and cheerful. I bet they can make some lively off-the-books drinks! - The interior decor was GIVING ME LIFE. "Cozy study with a bar nook" vibes, old-world charm, tons of different seating areas.. super beautiful in the dark and especially with the Christmas decor (I was here mid December 2023.) Wow, typing that feels like forever ago!Favorite item in the entire bar has to be the vintage cash register! Fancier menu available for dinner, which is both seafood-forward yet simultaneously loaded with American bar-food classics. Highly recommend for a date or to imbibe a nicer-than-average cocktail!
Consistently good cocktails.
very good cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Time Traveler
Went here for a drink before dinner. Just the right balance of hip and old school. Delicious cocktails, good music, great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cocktails and knowledgeable, friendly bartenders. We had a 10 minute wait around midnight on a Saturday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute Gem! Best cocktails I have experience in East Village for a while. Bar tenders are very skillful and professional! Service is nice and tell me about headless widow vibes! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: High Tea, The Guillotini
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Good cocktails and surprisingly really good fish & chips as well! It was lightly battered and deep fried to perfection. They are also very flexible to swap any liquor with another on their cocktail menu, which I did since there weren't many tequila-based cocktails. I love the flexibility and the service was great. We were sitting outside in their outdoor dining area and the servers were attentive and came checked on us frequently.
This cocktail bar and restaurant is a solid must-visit when we come to the East Village. Each cocktail is positively exquisite, crafted by someone who is intimately familiar with the subtle flavors and fragrances of spirits and spices, and who has a consummate eye for presentation.I won't even try to say which drink is my favorite, because each new one served was an absolute taste sensation, and seemingly even better than the last. Do yourself a favor and try to avoid your old favorites (though they're also bound to be beautifully done), and let the bartender (especially Eddy) serve you up something just right. As food goes, each thing I've had was sublime, and even with the small'ish menu they have a pretty full range of nosh - seems like I tend to go for soft pretzels and nachos, or ceviche and mussels. (Pretty sure they have fare for the steak and pasta tastes too.)I should mention that the ambience is lovely, dark and intimate, lit by candles and dim sconces... reminiscent of an old port tavern. Definitely great for a classy ladies night or a romantic date, but It can get a little loud due to its popularity and minimal spacing between tables/stools. You might consider getting there ahead off the crowd. We've always been just lucky enough to find a spot for two, though!
I stumbled upon this place before dinner and I'm so happy that I did. I walked in and the host (I'm so mad I forgot his name..!) welcomed me in the best way. He guided me to the bar and I was met with bartender Keith. Aside from the delicious and *unique* drink, the service really made the experience memorable. I'm sorry I didn't get to them soonerI was looking for a unique drink so I was between their Willy Wonka and their Hot Toddy. He helped me choose the Willy Wonka and MAN!! The Willy Wonka is a warm red wine with chocolate and other wonderful flavors. It comes in a tea cup. Not too sweet.. perfect temperature.. and had the right notes of everything. Please go and try this place. Not only do they have fun drinks, the service was memorable especially on a cold night like today! Thank you
Really cute spot that was stumbled upon during some late night bar hopping! Our party of four was able to score a couple of tables relatively quickly - with the help of the amazing servers. Cocktails were tasty and the menu was vast - some of them even came out with bonus spritzes from little perfume bottles! A nice touch that adds some memorable flair for sure! I opted for the mezcal/tequila spicy options and was not disappointed.
Very tasty drinks! They have a good mix of alcohol forward and tastier drinks. If you have a sweet palette I recommend the lip gloss and the high tea. There is also a spicy margarita that's really tasty. We unfortunately didn't get to try the food because kitchen was closed. Ambiance was fun. Music might be a little too loud if you want a more intimate environment. Service was good. How long you wait is partially luck.