Good happy hour and they have bubbly. Some of the white gay men that go there can be a little creepy though (Trying to cruise and won't take the hint)
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Stephan Gaiza
Such a great place to have a drink and make friends. Whenever I’m on UES it’s a pleasure to pass by. The bartenders are always very welcoming. 😍
Ashley Stanton
Great neighborhood bar! Everyone is so friendly (Mason is the best!) so it’s a great experience every time. I have also met a lot of wonderful people from the neighborhood. You can’t beat their Happy Hour and lovely air conditioning in the summer. UES staple for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Oo
It’s an interesting sensation to feel neglected and ignored as a customer in a near-empty bar with two working bartenders, but somehow Toolbox accomplished it.
It’s possible the bartenders drank themselves beyond the point of realizing that all customers matter ? Sorry I wasn’t welcome to the party.
Small neighborhood bar with distinctly unfriendly atmosphere. Easy to avoid, and avoiding is your best bet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Sheldon Gayle
I just moved to NYC & David (Bartender) was freaking AMAZING. His vibe and level professionalism was superb. I will definitely come here again and bring all my friends. The staff and entertainment was great. I LOVE ❤️ IT HERE!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Avery Wilde
So much fun
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maya Arroyo Burton
David is absolutely wonderful! He makes sure everyone feels welcomed! He also makes a strong drink which I love. I will absolutely be back on Weds.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sunggeun Lee
Staffs are friendly, vibe is always fun lively. If you live in upper east side , you should definitely check it out. I love this place regular for 7 years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darian Thomson
Came here for Bingo on Monday 17th and Thursday 20th and the barmen was really friendly and helpful. Made me feel at home. I enjoyed the bingo and out of all the bars in New York, I enjoyed this bar the most. I hope to visit from London again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Lopez
Best gay bar. A friendly neighborhood bar with great bartenders and fun activities. My favorite place to go.
My go to bar that I go to 2-5 times a week. I feel so at home here and love the owners, bartenders, and customers. Great drinks and fun vibes. Come to the toolbox for a good time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Lewis
good vibes!! very accepting of all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabrizio Pivi
I went there a few times during my stay in Manhattan and I had a good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Juan Rodriguez
Terrible service from the staff who charge the entrance fee at the door and want to charge it double. You go outside to smoke a cigarette and they want to charge admission again. I arrived at the place at 10 at night. I didn't pay admission because admission is free at that time and I stopped at the door after having spent so much in the place and they they wanted to charge entry
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Benjamin Bailey
I have loved the toolbox for the last 6 years, but Jack made me feel uncomfortable. Luis made my first drink. A normal pour. Luis is great. I asked Jack for my second drink. He under poured by 30-50% - I am unsure as to why. I made a joke to Luis about his pour. I then asked Luis if I could add redbull to my drink, as a silly solution to the 0.5 ounces of Espolon that Jack put in my drink - he agreed. The third drink I asked for came from Jack once again. Jack poured a drop (Luis was off for the night), or two, or three, of Espolon into my drink, and I said something to effect of “Well make it 4, then.” Jack responded, “Are you going to pay for 4?” I took a beat and walked out as I prefer to discuss things “professionally.” I returned and asked for my check, which had been closed out on my behalf. I asked why the check had been closed out. Jack said I had, “Stormed off.” I was under the impression I had walked away from a situation which Jack had been creating. I felt walking away from the situation had been the mature response. The point of this review is simply to say that, while I don’t know what Jack is going through to treat me like this, he also remains clueless as to my recent experiences, which have been traumatic. And I went to a place, The Toolbox, that I have felt safe the last 6 years, and suddenly, I didn’t feel safe. I want to return to toolbox. I want to repair the silly damage that has been done. But when I needed a silly little bar the most, it failed. I will no longer be returning to The Toolbox due to Jack.
Good happy hour and they have bubbly. Some of the white gay men that go there can be a little creepy though (Trying to cruise and won't take the hint)
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Such a great place to have a drink and make friends. Whenever I’m on UES it’s a pleasure to pass by. The bartenders are always very welcoming. 😍
Great neighborhood bar! Everyone is so friendly (Mason is the best!) so it’s a great experience every time. I have also met a lot of wonderful people from the neighborhood. You can’t beat their Happy Hour and lovely air conditioning in the summer. UES staple for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s an interesting sensation to feel neglected and ignored as a customer in a near-empty bar with two working bartenders, but somehow Toolbox accomplished it.
It’s possible the bartenders drank themselves beyond the point of realizing that all customers matter ? Sorry I wasn’t welcome to the party.
Small neighborhood bar with distinctly unfriendly atmosphere. Easy to avoid, and avoiding is your best bet.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I just moved to NYC & David (Bartender) was freaking AMAZING. His vibe and level professionalism was superb. I will definitely come here again and bring all my friends. The staff and entertainment was great. I LOVE ❤️ IT HERE!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
So much fun
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
David is absolutely wonderful! He makes sure everyone feels welcomed! He also makes a strong drink which I love. I will absolutely be back on Weds.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Staffs are friendly, vibe is always fun lively. If you live in upper east side , you should definitely check it out. I love this place regular for 7 years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for Bingo on Monday 17th and Thursday 20th and the barmen was really friendly and helpful. Made me feel at home. I enjoyed the bingo and out of all the bars in New York, I enjoyed this bar the most. I hope to visit from London again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best gay bar. A friendly neighborhood bar with great bartenders and fun activities. My favorite place to go.
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My go to bar that I go to 2-5 times a week. I feel so at home here and love the owners, bartenders, and customers. Great drinks and fun vibes. Come to the toolbox for a good time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
good vibes!! very accepting of all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went there a few times during my stay in Manhattan and I had a good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Terrible service from the staff who charge the entrance fee at the door and want to charge it double. You go outside to smoke a cigarette and they want to charge admission again. I arrived at the place at 10 at night. I didn't pay admission because admission is free at that time and I stopped at the door after having spent so much in the place and they they wanted to charge entry
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have loved the toolbox for the last 6 years, but Jack made me feel uncomfortable.
Luis made my first drink. A normal pour. Luis is great.
I asked Jack for my second drink. He under poured by 30-50% - I am unsure as to why. I made a joke to Luis about his pour. I then asked Luis if I could add redbull to my drink, as a silly solution to the 0.5 ounces of Espolon that Jack put in my drink - he agreed.
The third drink I asked for came from Jack once again. Jack poured a drop (Luis was off for the night), or two, or three, of Espolon into my drink, and I said something to effect of “Well make it 4, then.” Jack responded, “Are you going to pay for 4?” I took a beat and walked out as I prefer to discuss things “professionally.” I returned and asked for my check, which had been closed out on my behalf. I asked why the check had been closed out. Jack said I had, “Stormed off.” I was under the impression I had walked away from a situation which Jack had been creating. I felt walking away from the situation had been the mature response.
The point of this review is simply to say that, while I don’t know what Jack is going through to treat me like this, he also remains clueless as to my recent experiences, which have been traumatic. And I went to a place, The Toolbox, that I have felt safe the last 6 years, and suddenly, I didn’t feel safe. I want to return to toolbox. I want to repair the silly damage that has been done. But when I needed a silly little bar the most, it failed. I will no longer be returning to The Toolbox due to Jack.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
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