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    AWOL Bar & Grill

    3.3 (87 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Love AWOL!! Been coming here for 8 years every Sunday for football with my friends. Such a fun atmosphere! Great food, great service and good people! Love it here. Big bonus for Patriots fans every touchdown is celebrated with a Jell-o shot!

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    Kiley K.

    Fun karaoke bar with lots of lights and drinks. You get a karaoke ticket with each drink purchase and this place was totally empty on a Sunday night!

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    Megana V.

    If you're looking for a fun night with a young crowd and slightly trashy night this is the place to be! This place is honestly a great time. Drinks aren't too expensive and it's always entertaining to listen to different people and sing along. If you aren't shy this is a lot of fun or if you're looking for free entertainment this is also a lot of fun- no cover!!

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    Allie G.

    Just ok! This was probably my third or fourth time at AWOL, but it wasn't as great as I remember it being pre-COVID. My roommate and I came here on a Monday night for their Bachelorette viewing and the place was so busy! I felt bad for the waitress and bartender (both super nice) because it was clear that they were understaffed/very stressed. It was also extremely hot inside! There is no AC and the fans were not enough to keep it cool. Our drinks were good, but the ice in them melted almost immediately because of how hot the bar was. For food, I got the chips and guac, which also comes with queso and salsa. It really wasn't great, but I remember really liking the chicken tenders I got last time. So the food is slightly hit or miss! I probably would still come back, but with managed expectations.

    I walked in feeling nostalgic after a few years because its where my partner and I first began our love and was met with an unpleasant experience. The bartender with the ball cap was rude and dismissive. We ordered 2 drinks and he put an auto gratuity on our tab even though it was not disclosed to us before hand and only presented on the check. Typically an auto gratuity is reserved for parties or 6 or more. This is an industry standard I mentioned this to the bartender and he argued, And did his best to gaslight me. (I've worked in the service Industry for over 10 years and this was wild to me ) I mean I guess at the end of the day its his loss because I was going to tip over 100% until his attitude chimed in. This places service use to be better . I still had fun regardless of the attitude. The environment still just as pretty in there I just miss the good service that use to be there The law has these requirements for auto gratuity First, businesses must disclose their automatic gratuity policy to customers in advance. This can be done on the menu, on a sign at the entrance of the restaurant, or verbally by the server. Second, automatic gratuities cannot be used to reduce the minimum wage that employers are required to pay their employees. Finally, customers are not required to pay automatic gratuities if they are not satisfied with the service they received. However, they may be asked to leave the restaurant if they refuse to pay.

    Nice Christmas scene, but bad food.
    Jay D.

    My cousin and I came here for lunch (around Christmas time) after getting off a bus from Boston, so this review is on the food and not the bar overall.. AWOL looks like a fun place with interesting decor/signs, I liked the Christmas lights on the ceiling and the little window seats next to the tables. They were playing "a Christmas story" on TV, and Christmas movies automatically put me in a good mood. Also the beer was good. But the food was awful! We decided to share a Pepe burger and the chips with queso. I'm not sure if we ordered the wrong stuff but the burger was weirdly oily, fries were meh, queso tasted like something out of a box, and the chips were stale. I was so hungry I thought I would've liked anything, but this food proved me wrong... super disappointing

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    Great place. Wonderful staff and great food. I can't wait to go back! Try the AWOL hots. Delicious!

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    4.1(353 reviews)
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    Walked in on a Wednesday night around 8pm and my friend and I were seated almost immediately. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the new Aegean menu, which featured drinks inspired by countries by the Mediterranean Sea. It was my first time there but I was expecting the menu I saw online, not this new one. We tried 2 drinks: one inspired by Turkish figs and one inspired by lemons and the "Miracle Berry", which inverts your palate and turns sour into sweet! I really enjoyed both drinks. The figs one came with a sweet fig granola bite and the lemon one really did taste sweet after eating the "Miracle Berry"! I'd definitely come back to try their many other drinks.

    Wanted one more drink to end the night so stopped in late on a weeknight…read more The drinks were really quite good. I liked how they organized the menu by country/geography to facilitate an understanding of the flavor profiles. I got two of the date & fig-flavored smoked whisky drinks and it was a well made, balanced, and very good. Not cheap at some $25 or something, but middle of Manhattan with some creative ingredients means I guess it is what it is. Servers seemed a bit annoyed to have to deal with us shortly before close as I think they were hoping to usher people out and close down maybe a little early. One the one hand I get it, on the other hand you've got two paying customers on a slow night.

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    4.2(436 reviews)
    0.6 miFlatiron
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    Stopped in here for after-work drinks with some friends and loved the vibe! This has been on my…read morelist to visit for a while now and I honestly didn't realize how closeby it is! Patent Pending is has such cool speakeasy vibes, think dimmed lighting and candles at each table in a very intimate space. Our plan was to get wine and a cheese board however, the kitchen was closed due to a family emergency. We could only order chips or bar nuts with our drinks. Disappointing but what can you do? We ordered both the chips and bar nuts to go along with our drinks. And instead of wine, I opted for a cocktail! They have a pretty extensive cocktail menu with all these crazy concoctions. I went for the Strange Magic which was citrusy and refreshing. I'll definitely be back to visit again and hopefully next time will get the cheese board :)

    One of my friends and I were looking to grab a drink before calling it a night. She had been to…read morePatent Pending before and had good things to say, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to head over. Patent Pending is a speakeasy, located behind Patent Coffee. It was dark when we entered the coffee shop but an ajar door gave way to the bar. The decor is a homage to the works of Nikola Tesla, which can be seen in the subtle electric theme throughout the space and the naming of the cocktails. The space isn't too large - the bar and stools take up most of the space but they also have some booths/tables. The place looks great. The cocktail menu is very creative - I got one of their seasonal mixes that was actually two drinks in one. The main cocktail was meant to be sipped first and they provided a small glass of beer to be sipped after. The name escapes me but it was very good. Since we had cocktails at dinner, we only stayed for one round. Service was good, and overall I enjoyed my time at Patent Pending. I would definitely return to explore more of their menu.

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    I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

    Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

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    Beautiful space with great staff and comfortable seats…read more Sunday night, party of 3.Had dinner nearby for a friend's birthday and she chose this for after-dinner drinks. There are three different themes of decor as you walk through, and the staff said it was themed after Midnight in Paris. Very comfortable and easy to have a conversation. We each ordered one drink: Zero Proof(n/a)- full sun Latin Matrix A glass of red wine (unfortunately I didn't note which she ordered.) The staff overheard we were celebrating a birthday and offered us each a complimentary drink after we had already closed out so that we could do a birthday cheers (since one person doesn't drink, one of the complimentary sparkling drinks was also non-alcoholic). I highly recommend!

    Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 8pm…read moreParty of: 1 Accolades: No.26 North America's 50 Best Bars 2022 *Whiskey Business ($21) *Tax ($1.86) I had a little bit of time to kill before heading to dinner. Since it was right next to where I was leaving my friends, I decided to see if I could get a seat at the bar without a reservation. I checked in with the host and she said they had room. So no rezzie needed that night when solo. The bar area is very dark and intimate. I only had time for one drink and decided on the one above. It was nicely balanced. I'm a whisky girl, especially rye, so I enjoyed sipping on this. A nice stop on the way to diner. I was here years ago, but that experience is a little hazy. Glad I was able to revisit. REVIEW #4002

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    The Tusk Bar

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    We were passing the historic, beaux arts Evelyn Hotel and decided to take a look inside. We found a…read morevery cute bar inside, and decided to have a drink. Courtney & Lee, behind the bar, were so friendly & charming, and we ended up having a very nice conversation with them while enjoying Hugo Spritz cocktails. The colorful tiles added warmth to the space; the marble bar top was beautiful; the chandeliers harken back to the hotel's 1905 beginnings. It's an intimate space with great cocktails and wonderful, welcoming staff.

    Manhattan, NY (NoMad) - tucked inside the Evelyn Hotel, the dark and moody ambience of Tusk Bar…read morefeels clandestine and chic. The well-crafted cocktails present thoughtful riffs on the classics, inventive without being showy. While the dim lighting and intimate atmosphere practically beg for a secret rendezvous (there's an ostrich involved), I met up with a friend for the decidedly unscandalous purpose of doing our intention setting for the year over libations and nibbles. I opted for a pastel sour while my companion asked for a drink called The Last Word - it was no longer on the menu but they obligingly made it for us anyway. The menu consists of mostly small plates and is seafood forward, but we shared a petite dish of steak frites, tender and cooked perfectly medium rare. Our server was very sweet but service was slow on the night, and by the time we received our utensils the food was cold. However we were not rushed and were able to linger a bit to finish our conversation. For those who savor finely concocted cocktails paired with fresh raw bar offerings in a salon-like setting, this is the spot for you.

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