Wildcard Bar

238 E 53rd St 2nd Floor, New York
(212) 888-8003

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Colin Stubbs

Appetizer foods were good albeit very pricey. Drinks were extremely disappointing. The “Mrs Purple Poet” had some really interesting flavor descriptors, but ended up tasting like nothing more than a mojito. The sakura confetti also, tasted like NyQuil and a fake plastic cherry blossom flower was pinned to my drink- do they wash this? How many other peoples lips have been near this flower and then it was smacked on to the rim of my nyquil shot… very disconcerting, tasteless and tacky especially for a $23 cocktail. The extra umami martini was passable but basically just tasted like a cup full of sake and nothing else. Great ideas but poor execution- ultimately a disappointment.

Corinne Merriman

Would absolutely recommend swinging by the bar as a unique spot in the haunts of midtown or utilizing Wildcard for your next small event!
Hudson, Yuki, and team helped us curate an incredible event in their space. We made a curated menu of their incredible Japanese cocktails and mocktails as well as their bar bites. The team was so attentive and their drinks are so creative and the craftsmanship that goes into the cocktails make them masterpieces. We had 40 women who couldn't stop talking about the drinks and food.

Natalia Serova

We absolutely LOVED this place!!!

Very interesting drinks with unique ingredients like pickled plum! Very beautiful inside, friendly service and nice music.

It’s a good place to bring friends from out of town too or have business meeting because they have private rooms for that purpose.

Ciaran Mcnamee

Cocktails exceptional! Vibe exceptional m! Service beyond exceptional what a find! Also the two snacks we ordered were delicious, coming back soon!

Paige Hodgins

Lovely environment, great drinks & great staff 💕

Phil York

Wonderful experience in this Japanese Whiskey themed speakeasy. I would highly recommend this location to anyone who is looking for cocktails with excellent craftsmanship and beautiful attention to detail. The 6 drinks we tried between the two of us were all unique and amazing.

nataliya vlasova

Love this place amazing food and drinks

David Perez

Phenomenal atmosphere even better drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Honest Reviewer

This is one of my all-time favorite places to get cocktails!!
It’s a hidden speakeasy and a townhouse which makes it super cool. Once you walk inside you least expect the glamour. The vibes are super fun with an array of masterfully crafted cocktails some of the best I’ve had in a long time. I definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Joseph

Great vibe, drinks are a bit expensive and unique, but definitely worth trying. I definitely would stick with the more citrus drinks, I wasn't really into the bitter and savory options. I need to try the whiskey flight next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ming J

Didn't try their food but drinks are good. Especially when you're into Japanese sake- this should be a no-brainer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spirit

Tim Buktu

Great atmosphere. Crazy expensive cocktails but that's NYC...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julie Geng

low key very disappointed because the place smelled weird and the air was stuffy. I had the yuzu-tini which was mediocre

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

H Z

Epic cocktails with an amazing mixologist menu

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

YT L

Already a fan! I love the martini, my new fav

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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