Awful bar, awful service. Asked bartender how big the guacamole bowl was because I wanted to share with some friends and she gave me a "smart" response--"I dont know the exact diameter". Then moved to a table (because of attitude from bar tender) and the waitress gave us similar attitude. Our waitress got mad that I had ordered some fires originally bar and scolded me to close out my tab at the bar and start anew with her, but then she proceeded to take my plate and ketchup as soon as I did this. The nicest person was the food runner who brought back my plate and ketchup and apologized on both their behalf's. Terrible service in general that probably starts up top like with a manager. I work in food service and can tell when it sucks to work somewhere. It must suck to work there. read more

My boyfriend and I met up here with a friend of his last weekend. We went on Saturday night, and it was quite crowded. Despite this fact, service was decent. I'm glad my boyfriend's friend got there early though and saved us a booth, because standing around would have been pretty miserable. I'm giving Art Bar 3 stars mostly because the drinks were pretty expensive and not very strong. Luckily, the appetizers were reasonably priced and tasted pretty good. 5 stars for the music + ambiance though -- in the 3 hours we were there, they didn't play a single song I didn't like! Aaaaand they didn't have it playing so loud that we couldn't hold a conversation. read more

Such a great little bar. Amazing happy hour prices and a very cozy atmosphere. The front of the bar gets a little noisy and rowdy, but the hidden back area is comfortable and a great place to hang out. I could stay here for hours (especially if it's happy hour), and I'm definitely not the only one. It gets a little crowded, but that's a good thing! It means there are affordable drinks, good service, and good food. I'll definitely be back! read more

I visited a couple of months ago for a small get together. This is my friend's favorite bar and she absolutely loves coming here. In all honesty, I really didn't care about for the front of the bar. As soon as we walked through the door, we headed towards the back! It's very loungy with sofas and nice art hanging on the walls. I can definitely see myself coming here in the winter. It has a very cozy feeling to it. I didn't have any food here, but my friend always enjoys it here. I had a couple of blue moons and my bar tab was very cheap. It's a cute place to come hang out and lounge on the couches and drink a few! read more

Perfect place to relax with a glass of wine, or unwind after dancing for hours. We came after the later, and sat in the back room. The back room is cozy, has a fireplace (although it was way too hot out for that), and is complete with over-stuffed couches and comfortable seating. The brick walls adorned with paintings and artwork ensure eye-appeal. Art Bar has seasonal cocktails like the Pumpkin Pie Martini or Ginger Coolcumber. I stuck with champagne and french fries, because I'm classy like that (or at least was feeling so that particular evening). Their wine list is very reasonably priced, with glasses starting at $6.50 and bottles at $23. They have a pretty long food list with bar fare like calamari, wings, and nachos, salads and burgers, as well as plenty of vegetarian options. We weren't hungry and just stuck with curly fries, but they were delicious. Our waitress was the sweetest, attentive and very helpful. Breath of fresh air after overly crowded nightclubs nearby with over-priced drinks. read more

Have been coming here off and on for years and finally decided to share my review. Good vibes. Nice lounge area. Horrible cocktails - the worst cocktails I've ever had. No matter how many cocktails you order you don't even get a little buzz. Something isn't right when there's not even a slight buzz after 2 martinis. It's flavored water at best. So if you go here, get a beer not a cocktail. read more

I went on a date here Saturday night. We got there around 9:30 or so and despite the front and back room being super packed we were able to grab seats at the bar. It was so crowded that lots of people were just coming in, walking to the back, and leaving after not finding seats. We just had two beers, but now that I've read some of the other reviews I wish I had tried some of their mixed drinks. A pumpkin martini sounds interesting, I'd give that a shot! Definitely coming back, hope to score seats in the cozy back room the next time around. read more

I really enjoyed this little gem! It has a bar up front and a few loungey half-circle tables around the bar with wait service, but the back is where it's at! It's dimly lit, has art decor and feels almost like a speakeasy. the happy hour specials are great! I believe it's half off well drinks and beer (maybe wine too?) from 5-7pm. even after happy hour, the drinks are very affordable, and their cocktails are delicious! there is really something for everyone. not so sure about the food. i only tried to guacamole that tasted alright and other people's food looked like decent/bar-type food. read more

I was here twice in one day. Once at 4PM when happy hour starts and no one hardly was there. The back area is as cozy as all say. Then after Duplex show was sold out, came back. The nachos are enormous. The spring rolls are all right but I don't like spring rolls. Fried. Greasy. Meh. It's very crowded at night and hard to talk but earlier it is much more chill. I liked it a lot and would return read more

I love this place. I come here every two weeks or so. It doesn't get super crowded like most bars in the area. The front of the bar looks pretty standard but if you walk to the bar there's a completely different room. There's a warm fireplace and a ton on couches against the wall. It's a little hard to find seating during the weekend. The cocktails are tasty, cheap and strong, plus they have a bottle of champagne for $27--doesn't get cheaper than that! Get the pumpkin spice latte martini, it tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. It's so addictive! read more

Good vibes and great prices. Martinis are strong and there are good flavors just for $8.50, which beats a lot of the other bar drink prices in the area. I got the butterscotch martini + raspberry drop martini and they were overall good drinks. Decent seating for a chill and laid back kinda night. A good spot to get a couple of drinks to start your night or just hang out with your friends. read more

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Great standard bar scene in the front. Cute space in the back with lots of couches and comfy seats for intimate vibes. Visited Art Bar for a friend's surprise bday celebration. Decent sized party of 10. We ordered several appetizers to share and ended up splitting the bill owing only $20 from each person. So, excellent prices! The food is bar food, but made with extra care and love. My favorite was the onion rings! Amazing things about this place: 1. Order a bottle of fair quality wine (no migraines) for under $20 2. Delicious burger and fries under $10 Absolutely try this place for happy hour, friendly meet ups, icebreaker or after-date spot, drinks just because! You won t be disappointed read more

What an awesome place! Really cool and cozy decor and seating with an artsy back room in addition to the bar. The menu of drinks and food is great and a lot of healthy bar food options to. I'm a vegetarian and found plenty to eat! My lemon drop martini was amazing and the staff was SO NICE. I can't wait to come back! read more

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After several failed attempts to find a bar with a fun but chill vibe, with seating to accommodate our group of 8, my friend recommended we give Art Bar a try. We walked in and easily found a table and soon after our waitress came by to offer friendly and quick service. I love that while the bar has kind of a dive feel, it also has a lot of charm--and delicious, unique, and reasonably priced cocktails, including an array of martinis served up perfectly chilled from their own little cocktail shaker. I had the watermelon jolly rancher, and it had just the right amount of sweetness and potency. We ordered these amazing curly fries too--those didn't last long and we had to order more. I should also add that while this place had a decent buzz of noise and juke box music, I didn't feel like I had to yell to be heard by my companions. I don't live in NYC, but I hope to be back to Art Bar someday soon! read more

I have been going to the Art bar for over 20 years. I am so glad that they have reopened since covid. Its been almost 6 months since I have been there. I miss seeing my dear friends and interacting with the awesome Art Bar staff. The food is excellent. They also have great drink specials. I want to give appreciation to Alexis. She works tirelessly to make sure everything is perfect. Cant wait to go there every Friday night again! read more

Loved the cocktail special--the "Mojito Parisien" which was St. Germaine liqueur, rum, soda and muddled mint and sugar was delicious, expensive tasting at only $8.00 and sizable. After three of them, my night was set! The back room is really cool; really cozy and I loved the crowd--a good mix of college kids, gay people (boys and girls) and everyone else. Great music too! read more

We came here earlier in the night, probably around 9 and headed straight to the back room. There was no music playing, and although it was crowded it was not loud. We had some drinks and talked and it was relaxing and pleasant. I like that the seating is only couches, which makes for a very comfy setting. I wish they had more beer on tap, but I doubt they get many avid beer drinkers. They did have Brooklyn Lager bottled, so I'm ok with that. I had the ginger coolcumber cocktail also and it was good, albeit a little strong for my taste. However, at 10:30 they turned on the music in the back room and we found ourselves shouting to be heard. We left promptly after this. I wish they hadn't done that, but it was a Saturday night so its understandable. I would have stayed longer and ordered more though if they hadn't. Maybe I'll go on a weekday and see. read more

This is one of my favorite bars in NYC. It's the perfect place to just relax. I always go straight to the back, which is often crowded, but never too loud or uncomfortable. Quite the opposite, it feels like I'm entering a different world with the deep, plush couches and the dim lighting. The drinks are very well made and have a good price point for this part of Manhattan. My favorite is the Ginger Coolcumber, which is essentially cucumber vodka and ginger ale. It's incredibly refreshing on a summer night after work. read more

First, you have to go into the back room to see why it's so awesome. Second, it's actually affordable ($8 meals, $6 beers). The Back Room: Picture eclectic, dim lighting, comfortable couches, and a myriad of large paintings. People were mainly in groups of two to four, so it's great for dates and for groups of friends. Food ($6-$9 each) A nice variety of food at a very affordable price--cajun shrimp, nachos, guacamole and brie baguette, burgers, etc. Drinks ($6-$11 each): In addition to a nice selection of wine and beer (offering about twenty choices in each), they have great seasonal drinks (Ginger Cool Cucumber, Brooklyn Chocolate Stout, Harpoon UFO Pumpkin, etc.) I'll definitely be going back! read more

Come for happy hour drinks are 2 for 1! Good drinks, not your fancy 15 dollar crafted coctails but obv this is not that kinda place! The back is where it's happening, comfy couches, art all over the walls and a fireplace. Its cozy and dark, perfect for a date or a bunch of friends! Food is alright, typical bar food, its fine if you wanna munch on something while drinking, don't expect too much. read more

Great "to go" place for a quick neighborhood bar drink. Great happy hour specials. The food is a little mediocre, but then again you come here for the cheap good quality drinks and eye candy and just cool folks. If you have nowhere to go between 4-7pm daily, come here. Service is also good and mostly the place is decent. Huge space on the back. It's better to hang out in the front. read more

Not too loud, nicely decorated, reasonably priced drinks. Went there with a few friends and had a good time. not a bad place for dates either. Just make sure you sit in the back room and not in the booth's at the entrance. read more

So I'm finally writing a review for Art Bar. As many of my friends will tell you I HATE the service I get when do come here, yesterday was different! The ambiance is very cozy, dim lighting, and couches in the back. That's where I like to sit. Yesterday everything was was full in the back so we sat in the front. This was the first time I sat up here. I'm not sure what it was but our server Adri (or Audrey?) Not sure how to spell her name but she was PHENOMENAL!! She was personable, checked up on us, made us laugh, encouraged out excitement for the songs playing, and made us feel good and welcomed. I know she should be doing this in general but the past waitresses I've encountered were not this good. They must have read some reviews because the service was not up to par (and I reflected it in my tip) before, but last night made me change my mind about this place. I will be recommending this place more, and start coming back for more! I will definitely be looking for Adri again. read more

I'm a regular at Artbar and haven't been their for a while since Covid hit us, and was presently surprised to see some great additions to the menu. The strawberry Pancakes we're amazing. It was great seeing Alexis as well, one the best bartenders/servers in NYC. read more

Go to the back! Arrived on a Friday night around 1am and had no trouble getting a couple couchs that was great for the 5 of us. Cool space to catch up with friends. Drinks are weak however. read more

All the good things. 1. Ambience and decor are GORGEOUS. It manages to be both visually pleasing and extremely comfortable, so it draws a really mixed crowd but manages to be completely unpretentious. 2. Drinks are potent and insanely affordable. 3. Bartenders are always friendly. There was one named John awhile back who was a sweetheart and every staff member we've encountered has been efficient and great. 4. For being in such close proximity to the MeatPacking Industry aka the Bowels of Hell, it's a really good escape for a low key bar whether you want to do happy hour or stay there late. One of my favorite bars in all of NYC. read more

I love this place and I don't even know why. The back room just sucks you in. Dark? Check. Questionable upholstery? Check. Fireplace? Check. Weird art? Check. So yeah, I love the back room. The front is an average dive. The food is actually pretty damn good too. If I can't get a seat in the back I usually just leave though, that is where the magic is. read more

Art Bar is the solution to this age-old NYC lament: "I have a big group of friends who want to go to a bar and hang out, but also want to be able to sit down and relax!" The back room at Art is just the thing. It has tons of couches, poufs, and armchairs, all arranged around little coffee tables that you can set your food and drinks on. There's a hilarious mural on one wall featuring the Last Supper but with celebrities (think Marilyn Monroe as Mary Magdalene), and it's nicely lit - not too dim nor too bright. The food is good - one time I tried a burger, and more recently I just snacked on my friend's crispy fries. The drinks are so-so...I would definitely pick this place more for the atmosphere than for the cocktails. They have a wide variety of delicious- sounding drinks, and they're pretty strong - but the flavors haven't blown me away (I've tried the Arnold Palmer w/ sweet tea vodka, and the Dark and Stormy). that said, their cocktails are all $8, which is a good deal for specialty drinks. Good selection of cheap bottled beers, though, and a few on draught. read more

A dive bar with couches, a fireplace and art on the wall. That's the back room, but the front is a standard bar with tables/booths as well. I had an impromptu date here that felt more like an interview, but the spot was cool so after our on drink, I headed sat at the bar for another and some food. I ordered the burger, which was pretty good, but under-salted. I tore it all up nonetheless. I would come here again if in the area. read more

I went here for happy hour/light dinner on a Friday around 5:30 and had a well time. Good things: Great happy-hour deal (2 for 1 from 4-7 every day) Comfy couches and a fire place in the back room Chill vibe in the early evening, slightly louder/more festive as the night goes on Bad things: Menu is a little lacking, but the nachos I had were good (hefty portions of guac and sour cream which other places often skimp on) Bottom line - I'll be back. = ) read more

Great bar, great location. I went with a group of coworkers on a Friday night at around 8 and I was at first overwhelmed by how crowded it was already. We were looking around for a big table to fit us and one of the waitresses was incredible and let us sit at a table reserved for a smaller party, saying she'd just push them to a smaller table later. She was so beyond accommodating and really attentive and made our entire experience great. It's pretty divey and dark, but the walls are lined with art and mirrors and makes the ambiance super cozy. The tables are basically booths next to the bar, which makes table service really quick. It's also super affordable too - well drinks were only about $6 and they were pretty decent in size. The music is great - think 90's throwbacks and some quality pop. There's some TVs by the bar if there's a game on or something, but that's definitely not the focus. I'd go for a casual drink after dinner or a date, but it was difficult with a group larger than 5 or 6. read more

Great Backroom For dinner And happy hour With two for one drinks from 4 to 7. read more

This place reminds me of the library in the game/movie Clue. It's cozy, has an old dustry feeling and is a little creepy (in a good way)! It's somewhere Mrs. Havisham in Great Expectations would have enjoyed for an digestif. Make sure to walk past the front bar into the back lounge and you will know what I mean. read more

This place is a like a beautiful mullet. Pretty normal looking from the front, total surprise in the back. Order a drink at the bar then walk through the curtains and procure your spot in front of the fireplace immediately! A truly cozy way to spend Blizzard Jonas. read more

Well ....what can I say.......one of the favorite places to be.....I have been spending most of my free time there....... Alexis is absolutely one of the best people .....she's has a very special way about her... pretty , funny, caring to say a few ..... she is art bar!!!! The staff also so friendly ....love their drink specials... food is great.... And overall it is the hottest spot in the west village.... I am so glad to call myself a regular!!!! Love to you all Art bar!!! read more

Art bar is the best place ever and I will die on that hill. Service is amazing, happy hour deals are fire and don't even get me started on the incredible atmosphere and those NACHOS omg. Love love LOVE art bar! read more

Charming bar with good food and a large drink menu. The back room is great if you want to keep it low-key and relaxing with a small group. We loved the decor. On the other hand, drinks are pricey for this college neighborhood. Something was off with the sound system as the music faded in and out. Great place to hang out for an hour or two with a small group, but it will feel overcrowded very quickly. read more

Moved to the area about a year ago and have been here about once every two weeks. Great low key bar/Lounge. Mixed drinks are good, beer good, wine could use a little updating but its not a wine bar! The back room is so comfy and a great place to have a date or hang out with friends. HIGHLY suggest this place for anyone looking to chill after work or need a cozy place to hang out with a date! Staff is really nice. The only thing I would suggest is to come up with a better menu for food! read more

Interesting place, I guess I'd describe it as a "chic dive", if that makes any sense at all. Nothing really sticks out to make it a destination, but I could see it being a great regular spot for people living in the neighborhood. Fantastic happy hour specials, 4 of us got 2 beers and 2 glasses of Champaign for $13 total. read more

It's 2am and I'm writing this review because I wanted to make sure I bookmarked this place - that's how much I enjoyed myself here. The vibe is very casual and cozy, great for an intimate date or a get together with friends. The dimly lit couches in the back with the fireplace was the perfect summer night setting to laugh and celebrate with friends. Cocktails were reasonably priced ($9 for a mojito) and the samosas and curly fries were to die for. Can't wait to go back for happy hour! read more