(Technically not closed until 1/16) I'm gonna miss C&K. Despite having only gotten the chance to go twice, Cork & Kerry has made an impression on me. With a ridiculously extensive selection of liquors (especially whisky), an incentive cocktail menu, and an understated locale that seems to have ultimately become their undoing, C&K is not your average RVC bar. Are the drinks on the more expensive side? Yes. Are they better than other places in the area? Also yes. They really care about the crazy of each type of cocktail. Each type of drunk has the appropriate kind of ice, even! RVC's best-kept secret maybe could've benefited from being a little less so...
Mike H.
What can I say about Cork and Kerry. I've been coming here since they opened with friends and family and it has always been one of my favorite watering holes. Yes the drinks are pricier than a $7 bud light, but that's not the point. I've given them freedom to create drinks at their leisure and they've never disappointed. My wife and I have been coming here for more than 3 years (brought her here for one of our first dates) and we are so sad to see them closing. All the staff are top notch, stand up people, even when they're in the trenches. Never had a bad night at the Museum and am sad to see it's door close.
Bobby Dougherty
Can’t find this type of place anywhere. Solid drinks, nice atmosphere, intimate sort of vibe.
jason schmaglaar
Cocktails had a singular flavor. Mid tier spirits, relying upon syrup and garnish to " balance " said drink..Three years ago, I really enjoyed this place.. A steal of a deal..Music was too loud. Our waiter had to practically scream bar specials to be heard.. Service was pretty good, with the exception of one server slamming my drink on the table and walking away in a foul mood. I don't think I will revisit.
Malcolm Freeman
Jenny was very kind, but the bartenders weren't. I understand last call, but they clearly rushed the drinks, so they were definitely subpar compared to how it used to be. I don't know what happened to this location, but this certainly wasn't how Cork & Kerry was in the past. Very disappointing.
Sean D
Was happy to finally go back to my favorite RVC bar after the covid-era. Things look to be going well. Ordered myself a Moscow Mule and it was delicious as always.
Rob LoCascio
Very bad experience here yesterday. We used to love this place and have been here on several occasions. We were 6 people yesterday and were not allowed inside. Only groups of 2 allowed. We said we would sit separately, they said no but groups of 2 kept going in with no issues. So we sat outside. Waited 20 minutes for a server. She forgot the straws and never came back with them. I got yelled at for going back in. On top of that no one else was outside and were were yelled at for smoking outside. The manager was nasty about it as well. They lost us as customers for good.
Nigel A.
This place was a definite surprise. Almost missed it as we passed by. Doesn't have neon or large signs out front. Went with the Breakfast old fashioned. Their version had a slight twist as they added maple. Worth it... Service was fantastic. Our waitress was on point.. so went with another - signal the plane. Which was a good second choice. No televisions .. but does have a decent selection of music which allows for good conversation. Will return.
Michael Berretta
Speak easy, so not obviously a bar. Custom drinks, with a very friendly staff. Order delicious drinks from the menu or the bartenders will make you something unique.
April M.
I've been coming to this place for about a year now and every time I'm there, my husband and I have the BEST drinks. Their staff is really nice too and I love the whole aesthetic of the place.
I've been here twice and each time was a great experience. It's a subtle yet super intriguing experience in a calm and collected dark bar. The music isn't blasting so you can actually hear yourself. They have a great selection of unique drinks. The bartender was awesome. Super nice and friendly. He really made our night by thanking my partner and I for being health care workers and giving us a free shot of some kind of Italian liquor I can't remember the name of. Will definitely come back. Recommend to everyone. Thank you
The Real Doge D.
Cork and kerry promotes racism and sexism. After being threatened physically by a racist employee, I asked to speak with a manager. The manager then said she was "unable to do anything about it" and I was "free to write a review or message our Instagram". The incident was even recorded on camera, but the manager refused to review the footage. After enjoying the establishment and being a loyal customer for years, it was absolutely shocking to have been treated this way.
Stephanie H.
Spacious outdoor seating area. Definitely the best. ( and really only) craft cocktail place around. A destination place. Glad to be back- we used to go semi regularly before covid. Drinks were delicious and executed beautifully. Can't wait to come back again and again.
Rebekah W.
These two stars are for the bartender who gave a head nod and the extremely helpful hostess. The rest of this review is for Warren. My friend and I came into this establishment for drinks to go and we were invited to look at the menu using the scanners on the tables. The woman was patient with us as we were still taking in the scenery. As we were looking at the menus, in steps Warren. Prior to arriving at this establishment, my friend and I had questioned the popularity of Hennessy margaritas. Warren approached our table and my friend asked if they had Hennessy, to which Warren explained "this is not that type of place." I asked him what kind of place this was and he went on to say "we serve classic cocktails." The micro aggression was too much to ignore. I had to have a little fun. So I asked him what kind of cognac they carry; Martel. Then I asked him for his favorite; a brand that hasn't been in the top 10 for at least 10 years. What Warren didn't know was that I'd worked in the wine and spirits industry for about five years. He just saw Black women asking for Hennessy and judged us with a condescending tone in the exchange. After that I just rattled off a few "low end" spirits and had my mask been off, he would've seen my grin. When the fun was done, we left. I don't see myself ever coming back to this establishment to even try the "classic cocktails." Maybe I'm not the audience. Ha! Warren you're a pretentious penny with a hole in it.
Mark F.
This is a very cozy speakeasy located in the heart of Rockville Centre. I had walked by it endless times not realizing what it really was - it is NOT some random home ha! Cork and Kerry is a great place to grab a delicious cocktail in a dim, fairly quiet environment if you need an alternative to a louder and bigger bar. The drink menu is a decent size with an adequate selection of bourbon and whiskey, however they also have wine and beer. The servers are very nice and take good care of you. They used to have a larger selection of food but they've really cut down on it, so don't go on an empty stomach. You're also not going there to eat...it's just a government mandate. The only negative is the pricing. However, you need to keep in mind that small restaurants and bars are still struggling to recover from the pandemic and the cost of living is quite high. At least they don't pass on the merchant fee to the customer. Of course, cash is always king.
(Technically not closed until 1/16) I'm gonna miss C&K. Despite having only gotten the chance to go twice, Cork & Kerry has made an impression on me. With a ridiculously extensive selection of liquors (especially whisky), an incentive cocktail menu, and an understated locale that seems to have ultimately become their undoing, C&K is not your average RVC bar. Are the drinks on the more expensive side? Yes. Are they better than other places in the area? Also yes. They really care about the crazy of each type of cocktail. Each type of drunk has the appropriate kind of ice, even! RVC's best-kept secret maybe could've benefited from being a little less so...
What can I say about Cork and Kerry. I've been coming here since they opened with friends and family and it has always been one of my favorite watering holes. Yes the drinks are pricier than a $7 bud light, but that's not the point. I've given them freedom to create drinks at their leisure and they've never disappointed. My wife and I have been coming here for more than 3 years (brought her here for one of our first dates) and we are so sad to see them closing. All the staff are top notch, stand up people, even when they're in the trenches. Never had a bad night at the Museum and am sad to see it's door close.
Can’t find this type of place anywhere. Solid drinks, nice atmosphere, intimate sort of vibe.
Cocktails had a singular flavor. Mid tier spirits, relying upon syrup and garnish to " balance " said drink..Three years ago, I really enjoyed this place.. A steal of a deal..Music was too loud. Our waiter had to practically scream bar specials to be heard.. Service was pretty good, with the exception of one server slamming my drink on the table and walking away in a foul mood. I don't think I will revisit.
Jenny was very kind, but the bartenders weren't. I understand last call, but they clearly rushed the drinks, so they were definitely subpar compared to how it used to be. I don't know what happened to this location, but this certainly wasn't how Cork & Kerry was in the past. Very disappointing.
Was happy to finally go back to my favorite RVC bar after the covid-era. Things look to be going well. Ordered myself a Moscow Mule and it was delicious as always.
Very bad experience here yesterday. We used to love this place and have been here on several occasions. We were 6 people yesterday and were not allowed inside. Only groups of 2 allowed. We said we would sit separately, they said no but groups of 2 kept going in with no issues. So we sat outside. Waited 20 minutes for a server. She forgot the straws and never came back with them. I got yelled at for going back in. On top of that no one else was outside and were were yelled at for smoking outside. The manager was nasty about it as well. They lost us as customers for good.
This place was a definite surprise. Almost missed it as we passed by. Doesn't have neon or large signs out front. Went with the Breakfast old fashioned. Their version had a slight twist as they added maple. Worth it... Service was fantastic. Our waitress was on point.. so went with another - signal the plane. Which was a good second choice. No televisions .. but does have a decent selection of music which allows for good conversation. Will return.
Speak easy, so not obviously a bar. Custom drinks, with a very friendly staff. Order delicious drinks from the menu or the bartenders will make you something unique.
I've been coming to this place for about a year now and every time I'm there, my husband and I have the BEST drinks. Their staff is really nice too and I love the whole aesthetic of the place.
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I've been here twice and each time was a great experience. It's a subtle yet super intriguing experience in a calm and collected dark bar. The music isn't blasting so you can actually hear yourself. They have a great selection of unique drinks. The bartender was awesome. Super nice and friendly. He really made our night by thanking my partner and I for being health care workers and giving us a free shot of some kind of Italian liquor I can't remember the name of. Will definitely come back. Recommend to everyone. Thank you
Cork and kerry promotes racism and sexism. After being threatened physically by a racist employee, I asked to speak with a manager. The manager then said she was "unable to do anything about it" and I was "free to write a review or message our Instagram". The incident was even recorded on camera, but the manager refused to review the footage. After enjoying the establishment and being a loyal customer for years, it was absolutely shocking to have been treated this way.
Spacious outdoor seating area. Definitely the best. ( and really only) craft cocktail place around. A destination place. Glad to be back- we used to go semi regularly before covid. Drinks were delicious and executed beautifully. Can't wait to come back again and again.
These two stars are for the bartender who gave a head nod and the extremely helpful hostess. The rest of this review is for Warren. My friend and I came into this establishment for drinks to go and we were invited to look at the menu using the scanners on the tables. The woman was patient with us as we were still taking in the scenery. As we were looking at the menus, in steps Warren. Prior to arriving at this establishment, my friend and I had questioned the popularity of Hennessy margaritas. Warren approached our table and my friend asked if they had Hennessy, to which Warren explained "this is not that type of place." I asked him what kind of place this was and he went on to say "we serve classic cocktails." The micro aggression was too much to ignore. I had to have a little fun. So I asked him what kind of cognac they carry; Martel. Then I asked him for his favorite; a brand that hasn't been in the top 10 for at least 10 years. What Warren didn't know was that I'd worked in the wine and spirits industry for about five years. He just saw Black women asking for Hennessy and judged us with a condescending tone in the exchange. After that I just rattled off a few "low end" spirits and had my mask been off, he would've seen my grin. When the fun was done, we left. I don't see myself ever coming back to this establishment to even try the "classic cocktails." Maybe I'm not the audience. Ha! Warren you're a pretentious penny with a hole in it.
This is a very cozy speakeasy located in the heart of Rockville Centre. I had walked by it endless times not realizing what it really was - it is NOT some random home ha! Cork and Kerry is a great place to grab a delicious cocktail in a dim, fairly quiet environment if you need an alternative to a louder and bigger bar. The drink menu is a decent size with an adequate selection of bourbon and whiskey, however they also have wine and beer. The servers are very nice and take good care of you. They used to have a larger selection of food but they've really cut down on it, so don't go on an empty stomach. You're also not going there to eat...it's just a government mandate. The only negative is the pricing. However, you need to keep in mind that small restaurants and bars are still struggling to recover from the pandemic and the cost of living is quite high. At least they don't pass on the merchant fee to the customer. Of course, cash is always king.