Two of my favorite man friends took me there at different times and I was extremely happy with the bartenders. We sat at the bar. We had a cocktail each, and they know how to make drinks beautifully don't go there for beer. I will go again. It's had a facelift the store itself and I can't wait to go back. read more

Stopped by Amor y Amargo on weekend evening for drinks with a friend. Located on East 6th Street and Avenue A in the East Village, we were looking for a cocktail spot in the area and decided to give it a try since the concept seemed interesting. I had never been to an amaro-focused bar before. The space is larger than it appears from the outside, with several smaller rooms branching off from the main area. The decor has an old-school feel, with dark wood, tile accents, and a few quirky touches that give it some character. Though here was no seating available, at least on the night we visited, it standing room only, with guests finding a table to gather around while servers brought water, menus, and took drink orders. The cocktail menu features a variety of amaro-forward creations, though there are also options for those looking for something more familiar. I ordered one of the house cocktails, and while it was not quite what I expected, it was interesting and gave me a chance to try flavors I do not normally encounter. Overall, Amor y Amargo is a cool spot with a unique concept that stands out from the many cocktail bars in the city. The standing-room-only setup may not be for everyone, but it worked well enough for a drink or two. I would recommend it if you are looking to change things up and try something a little different in the East Village. read more

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This was such a great bar. Loved the vibe and ambiance was beautiful. Great bar for a Negroni and bitters lover. The winter cocktails menu was very unique. The adventure weather cocktail was yummy but I didn't taste all the flavors described. Super small standing bar great for small groups. Service was a bit slow but also because there was only one bartender so understandable. read more

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Absolutely loved this bar. It was very crowded but only because I'm a tourist; I think New Yorkers are used to being packed like sardines. Anyway, it was totally worth it because the drinks were that good. I especially liked Oops, All Berries--so refreshing. But Just the Paperwork was very spirit-forward and unique. Love love love. And our bartender had the best mustache. read more

If you're a fan of bitters, Amor y Amargo's for you. This bar is a cozy East Village hideaway for cocktail enthusiasts who covet liquid gold and making memories. It's a find. read more

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A classic! Amor y Amargo is simply one of the best bars in the world. While it is tiny, the cocktails are amazing and the service is great. Fun atmosphere as well. read more

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My husband ordered the old fashioned and I ordered the double down. We ended up switching because we liked each other's drinks more! I prefer old fashioneds when they are less straight booze and my husband prefers straight booze. The place is super small but the bartender is very welcoming and helps find spaces for everyone. The drinks are good though slightly pricey ($18 a pop). They give free water and are a friendly cozy spot. Standing only so no reservations required. read more

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This was a great cocktail bar. My daughter and I lucked out and got the last two seats at the bar as we walked in. It is a small place but very cozy and full of fun people. They were having a Halloween-themed evening, and we had the greatest time. They had a smoke machine going and low lighting. They were playing various Halloween and Heavy metal tunes which made for the perfect Halloween spirit. I have never seen a larger collection of bitters and Amaro in one place. I am a cocktail fan, to say the least, but This took the cake. There was so much to try, but I drank their spin on a French 75 all evening. It was SO GOOD! It was also served in an awesome Halloween-themed glass. I will be back for certain...you should go here and have a drink or ten. The bartenders here are Masters of their craft. read more

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Came here to get a drink before our reservations and ended up canceling them because this place was so good!! Bartender was very knowledgeable about all the different spirits and bitters, and made AMAZING drinks for us. The interior was dark and moody, perfect for a date night. read more

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Overall rating: 4.8 This is already a clearly popular place, so don't need to say much. Even just being in a standing room, the server was so nice! When a spot cleared up, he shuffled us towards a standing area with a bar-like table. I only got one drink and it was delicious! Seems like a great pre-game spot if I'm going out in the area. It was getting too crowded for me around 9:30pm bc I'm an oldie so I just got one drink. But I liked the vibe! read more

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Suther started this bar 5 years ago and thought it would be a 6-month pop up. No juice, but who cares. A wider array of bitters than you'll find anywhere else. Was a storage area for the restaurant next door until it became in if the sweetest niche bars in Manhattan. Sutherland is called a surly, warm gentleman, and that fits. Hope it continues read more

We constantly are frequenting this beautiful space of which there are two on both corners of the corner. AJ was wonderful and stayed very kind and understanding when we arrived 10 minutes before last call. Thank you AJ for doing this and making us the best of drinks. As always, we shall return. read more

My favorite bar in a neighborhood of outstanding bars. Relaxed atmosphere with fantastic and unique cocktails. Bartenders are knowledgeable and passionate about the craft. read more

Cute and casual spot, happy to see that they take over the corner spot and expand! The front area is now a shop of their bitters! read more

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Bias note: My favorite alcohol happens to be amaro and this place specializes in amaro (and/or bitters as per the name.) For those unaware, this wonderful Italian liqueur has a wide variety of flavors depending on what botanicals and spices are used. They tend to be bitter or a mix of bitter and sweet outside of a few amari on the more sweeter end with my preference being Nonino, Montenegro, and Majora. I have been to this cocktail bar a couple of times but I don't really remember much from the first couple times so my review is only for the most recent experience. As I was going here prior to going to a dinner, I went with a less alcoholic drink. One of the seasonal cocktails was the Calabrian Nights with Vecchio de Capo, Cocchi Rosa, Dry Vermouth, Alpino Bitters, and Seltzer and it was 12% APV instead of the usual 21/27%. They described the flavors as birch, nutmeg, and amarena (or sour) cherry. There was a slight sourness as well as a good amount of bitterness and I found the cocktail to be refreshing. Very tasty. Nice conversation with the bartender also. Good spot. Will go back. read more

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This place is a bitters bar, there's no doubt about it. The name of the place even stands for "Love and Bitter". It's an intimate space with a cool vibe with bar seating and some standing areas. They advertise themselves as a bitters tasting room and all their drinks have some bitter component in them. My first drink was the sharpie mustache ($17) which was stiff but balanced and good. The tiki bitters came out to give it the island vibe. My second drink was the arms full of flowers ($17) which was bright and a little fruity. It was dry and an interesting drink. If you're not a fan of bitter drinks, you might not like this place. However, if you're an adventurous drinker who wants to see if you might like bitter drinks, this is the perfect place to get an introduction and get eased into them. I would highly recommend it though because it's a wonderful world and the drinks are great. This place is close to many other iconic New York bars and would be a great place to add to your itinerary for a night out of bar-hopping. read more

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I mean maybe it's the particular cocktail I ordered but ehhhh... Staff is nice and there is an expansive drink menu available. I forget the name of the cocktail I ordered but it was so strong that it was barely drinkable. We only popped in here while waiting for a spot to open nearby and it was nice and quiet but I didn't even get through half of my drink and was happy when we were called to go to our other spot. read more

Drinks are strong, but purposeful and intense. Averaging around 25% ABV and some of them hitting up to 31%+! These drinks will take you in for a ride, but the intensity, complexity, and long lasting mouthfeel will really feel you in. Granted, the alcohol is very strong and will probably get a lot of people, but it's worth it. Sharpie: lots of citrus touch, intense syrup, sweet, fruity, slight butters. The classic for a good reason, although very viscous and that gives it more if an in your face than an elegant, long lasting flavor. Stranger: even more citrus with lemon and orange, fresh, lots of bitters that last a while, very herbaceous. Favorite drink of the night Farewell to hell: tasted like licorice, so lots of anise and fennel, that's from the vermouth. Didn't have the complexity of the other drinks as the vermouth really overpowered. Still pretty fresh and citrus was a slight touch. read more

High quality bar with a vast selection of bitters! My friends and I stumbled upon this speakeasy-type bar on a bustling Saturday night. I ordered their negroni and it definitely packed a punch. At $17/cocktail, honestly I'm glad it was as potent as it was for the price tag. I'm not usually one to try strong cocktails that don't have much sweetness to them, so I may or may not stop by next time I'm in town. read more

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We don't drink, but we visited Amor y Amargo with our friends who are extremely into high quality & unique alcohol. The decor was cool and old-fashioned with vintage furniture. The display and layout were like in a museum and their product was like an alrt. The staff was kind of cool and reluctant but we were fine with that. Our friends love their drink so much and plan to visit their bar in the near future. read more

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If you're a cocktail person this is the place for you! The bartenders really know what they're doing and encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. This place is definitely a bit quirky (i.e. you might be teased if you ask for a beer or for a margarita). Awesome ambiance. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in on a weeknight in early May and only waited about 10 mins for an outdoor table, so that was a win. We ordered the Sharpie mustache and Leatherette. Decent but nothing to write home about. Service was a bit iffy. Also got a little sticker shock when the check came because the menu on the table didn't have prices - I think the drinks were about $16 each. Not totally obscene, especially when you consider all of the $16-$18 drinks at neighboring bars, but would have liked the heads-up. read more

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- Great Bar - Interesting - The server was super knowledge and nice and helpful describe everything very good, it was the best part and what he recommend was great read more

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My friends and I stumbled in here, not realizing "bitters" was in the name and all the cocktails feature bitters. Won't be returning as I do not like bitters. read more

I enjoyed the cocktails at this place, but really liked the vibe even more! The place has this awesome vintage vibe, with the lights dimmed and rustic decor! It felt classy and homey at the same time. They have a decent amount of space! The cocktails are pretty unique and good read more

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It's a nice, small and cozy popular spot. The vibe was great, everyone was friendly, and the drink were very good. Soda Club for dinner next door (managed by the same parent company) and Amor y Amargo to finish the night made for a lovely evening. read more

What a great find! Was exploring the East Village and on the way to another bar, but saw this place and felt compelled to try it out. Ended up being a great experience - nicely crafted cocktails with an emphasis on amaros and bitters. Menu apparently changes all the time which I can imagine only keeps it more interesting. Excellent bartender (AJ) who really knew his stuff and made the experience even better. Seating is limited but plenty of space in the standing bar as well. Glad I ran across this place! read more

Cocktail nerd haven. My perfect kinds of drinks - short, complex, varied, and well-balanced. Bartenders know their stuff, I told them a very vague idea of what I wanted and they hit me with a great rec. I wanted something on the alpine side, and they had something on their summer menu that used their homemade amaro, hit every note I wanted. Also had the Mr Sharpie and it's a classic for a reason. The bartenders are happy to geek out with you and talk through anything you have questions about. They also offered to make me something off-menu to fit what I wanted, and I will definitely take them up on that offer next time I go. The space is cozy but didn't feel too crowded, was a really cool, unique experience! Definitely recommend stopping by for a drink or 3! read more

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Space is cramped and drinks are overpriced. I love vermouth and was excited to check it out but found the drinks underwhelming and the space (standing room only) uncomfortable. Wouldn't go back read more

Corrine was superb. Knowledgeable without being too... ya know. She was great. If you like unique cocktails and a cool vibe, check this place out. read more

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They recently moved to the corner with a bigger space but still the same local and intimate vibes. Bitters and amaros are definitely on the upswing and this place really celebrates that. The drinks are very herby, bitter, and yet balanced, so very enjoyable to slowly sip on with friends. read more

The drinks, a good mixture of classics and seasonal, are uniformly great. The bartenders are ludicrously knowledgable about amaro, and are happy to go as deep as you want to on it - but somehow, without any trace of pretension or snobbery. And you can just walk in off the street and order, without having to wait in a line, and without having to give you phone number and hover in the area for hours praying for a text that may never come. If you don't like stirred drinks, stay away! But if you do, it's the best. read more

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The drinks here were absolutely to die for! I got an espresso drink. I cannot remember the name of it, But it was so strong and tasty at the same time. I am a lightweight so one of these drinks was enough to give me a buzz. The bartenders were extremely nice! I was a klutz and spilled my drink. They immediately made me a new one. My friend ordered a gin and tonic and the tonic syrup they use is made in house. It is absolutely delicious. I wish the atmosphere was a little less stuffy which is why I gave it four out of five stars. read more

Unbelievable cocktails. Well behaved dogs welcome in the front area which was so very much appreciated. read more

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Small standing bar that specializes in bitters but man these drinks are strong and decent if you like bitters. Their specials are pretty interesting. Good place to start off the night. read more

I've been a longtime fan of Ravi DeRossi's bars but somehow never made it to the hole in the wall that is Amor y Amargo. That is until recently when I learned that we'd be leaving NY soon.. I took advantage of farewell catch-ups with friends and came here twice. It helped that the pandemic meant they had sidewalk/outdoor seating as opposed to before when it was a shoebox of a space. Fantastic drinks! Particularly if you want to try different bitters and amaros. Would love to go back again! read more

Came back for a second visit after many years and after they failed in Williamsburg. Honestly you don't need a second location people will travel far distances if you focus on consistency. The menu was completely different from my last visit here:( so no delicious rice pudding tasting heavenly drink but they had some new treats. I came with three people on this newest venture and all our drink were okay. Very bitter forward. For the strawberry cocktail I expected more of it; at least in smell. The other two drinks tasted identical with one smelling a bit more lemony seeing as it has a larger rind in it that was expected. Overall it was just okay but if you like negronis or any other bitter beverages this current selection will be right up your alley. Can't wait for the menu to change and new tasty experiments to come forward. FYI they now have outdoor seating! No more standing, if you want to pop a squat. read more

Living in East Village, we'd gone by this place hundreds of times, always stopping to peak in the window. There is a certainly a lot of intrigue to a bitters bar. Savvy drinkers could obviously ask for things off the menu, but nothing on the menu really jumped off the page for me. I got a cognac drink which was quite good and my girlfriend asked the friendly server if he could fix something that had a smoky flavor. It was essentially a smoky old fashioned which she really enjoyed. All the service people were incredible and there was a great ambiance. There is a man in a Knicks jersey that apparently sets up out front every Friday night with a jukebox and dances his heart out. We found a seat in the front of the bar and were quite tickled by the bonus entertainment. read more

Excellent service here. Seated outside with 8 people and the waiter helped us fully set up quickly outdoors. Spritz and cocktails were delicious. The old fashioned was spot on - small in volume, but packed a punch. read more

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If you find yourself wanting creative cocktails with a dash of bitters, this is your place. We didn't have to wait for a table of two outdoors on a Sunday night! I don't remember what I ordered, but they were mezcal based drinks. I tried looking up their menu, but it wasn't easy to find online! But it was nice to learn that they've made it on many great cocktail lists. read more