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    Banzarbar

    4.4 (75 reviews)
    PriceyCocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Shubha A.

    It is a must go! My friend and I came in for drinks and the vibes were amazing. It is a small speakeasy vibe as it is on the second floor of a restaurant and a bit hidden to get to, which I loved. We got seated at the bar and was so happy we got that spot because the bartenders were so fun and made the whole experience even more enjoyable! As far as drinks, I loved the Saint Krampus (tasted like the holidays in a drink and was strong and not too sweet, just perfect!) and my friend loved The Yucatec - but honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the drinks here. We got some small bites which were good as well. I highly recommend checking this place out and a reservation is a must have, but on a random week night you might get lucky and be able to get seated with minimal wait.

    Felix and Kingston Okinawa
    Sheela V.

    Intimate cocktail spot in a great location with fantastic bartending staff! Service - phenomenal. We got a nice welcome drink which was interesting and the bartender was super nice and friendly! The bar manager and other staff even stopped by and everyone was very friendly and welcoming - loved the overall vibe and theme of the place! Ambiance - Cozy and intimate. there was probably about 10-12 seats total. We went for a quick drink around 5:30 on a weekday and it was cozy enough to have a lovely conversation with everyone there! Drinks - were amazing! We got the Felix which was more savory than I expected and I loved and my husband got the Kingston Okinawa which was strong and delightful Reservations? Yes we had them but you could probably get away with a walk in right when they open on a weekday - otherwise would plan on making a reservation given how intimate this place is. Overall highly recommend!

    Joanna M.

    Banzarbar is the true definition of a speakeasy. You go through a back alley, go into a restaurant that gives no indication of a secret backroom bar, get confused and then confirm that there is a secret backroom bar, then get led through a maze of hallways to finally get to the bar. As with any speakeasy, Banzarbar fashions a sultry, dark, and intimate vibe. My partner and I were seated next to the door with a full view of the bar. While the ambiance was beautiful, the bar was clearly understaffed (and confirmed by the hostess downstairs before we were seated). In a rush to serve the patrons, the busboy spilled water on me and one guy had a whole drink spilled on him by the bartender (at least he got a free drink out of it). But despite all of that, the night went on and the good drinks and ambiance more than made up for the fumbles. My favorite drink was God's Green Earth which was one of the most unique drinks I've had in a while. Earthy but refreshing and almost floral, it was a real standout. A close second was the cocktail served in a teacup which I can't remember the name of. And while I'm not a fan of whiskey, the whiskey based drinks were definitely smooth. We also tried the Shackleton's Urn which was also very good and was lit on fire for our viewing pleasure. They give you a good amount so it's worth the price. Taste wise, it's not something I haven't gotten elsewhere. If you have the money to spend and want the speakeasy experience, I would recommend Banzarbar. While the drinks are great, my wallet didn't agree. Maybe next time I'll come when I have some extra cash.

    Iris H.

    I almost don't want to write any reviews about it so fewer ppl will know how amazing this bar is. It's such a gem!!! The cocktails are some of the best I've ever had. The menu changes every 6 months and the recipes are created by the bartenders who are truly passionate about cocktails. The vibe is great, we went on a Tues night and it wasn't busy so I loved chatting with our bartender. They have such a great selection of liquors as well. Come if you really love cocktails!

    Aishwarya S.

    This is a cute spot,it's cozy and has a speakeasy vibe. I think the place can fit around 20 people, the room is dimly lit. Great for dates! They have unique cocktails and some light snacks. We had the duck confit dumplings, which were crispy and delicious, the lamb skewers that were good and oysters. The passion fruit dessert was so good. The drinks were unique and delicious. The bartender, Beatrice, was attentive and friendly, and she made the best drinks! If you like a speakeasy place that's intimate and cozy, you must come here!

    Arctic Willow and Tropic of Cancer cocktails
    Gab G.

    Banzarbar is a neato, shipwreck-themed speakeasy above Freeman's restaurant. My party of three walked in on a Saturday night in early May and got seated right away, though I imagine word will get out about this amazing spot soon (if it hasn't already) and that will no longer be possible. We started with a complimentary tipple - always a nice touch - then ordered the Arctic Willow and Tropic of Cancer cocktails. Both cocktails were well-crafted and worth the somewhat hefty pricetag. (The immaculate ambiance is also part of that!) Service was so good, too. I want to return for dinner - we had just eaten - because they have a different menu from Freeman's, with some amazing-sounding seafood dishes (I need The Kraken). Finally, the speakeasy has expanded, so there's more seating than they had pre-covid, and they're on Resy. I'll be back!!

    Khanh-Chau M.

    A nice speakeasy with some interesting crafted drinks that I would have never thought of! The drinks are inspired by different cultures and countries so it was very fun to look around. Their drinks are pretty tasty and can be also strong so be wary with what kind of liquor they use. Again, it's usually a hit or miss for me with drinks but I got a hit so I was content. Very strong but could barely taste the alcohol. The drinks are presented very nicely too. Definitely would recommend to make a reservation for this place. It is also in a sketchy looking alley so don't be concerned if it seems you're headed to the wrong place because you are going the right way.

    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 4.9 Pictures don't do this place justice. Place is very dark and intimate which I absolutely love. I've been wanting to go hear for awhile & so glad I was able to get last minute reservation. Definitely best on a date or with one friend. The bartenders are very well trained & so knowledgeable! Will definitely be back!

    Menu page with their experimental cocktails
    Shawn R.

    This might just become my go-to spot in the city! They change the menu every few months -- keeping things fresh, especially with their inventive takes on classic cocktails and more experimental cocktails. The bartender gave us a sample of the mushroom gin--imagine hints of vanilla and earl grey. I opted for the vøkkå nåtu swiit (pronounced: "vodka not too sweet"), and it was a unique, flavorful choice. Plus, the staff is super friendly and the vibes were incredible!

    Shackletons Urn
    Justin J.

    Hidden upstairs at The Freeman is Banzarbar. Let all of your wildest imaginations come to light. Kidding of course A very small, intimate space, but one that really sets the bar high. Their menu is based off periods of history. For my first drink, I decided to go with The High Alps (look it up if you want to know more about their cocktail menu inspiration) and order the Mont Blanc. Tequila is the base, but the anise and lemon really popped out. For my second drink, I decided to order From Prussia with Love. The Old Tom Gin paired with the various floral and vegetative flavors made this a very refreshing drink. For my last drink, I decided to go with the Polynesian Triangle and ordered their staple, the Shackletons Urn. Being a gin guy myself, I truly enjoyed the London Dry and Old Tom's Gin that were the base. The green chili and peach was a nice touch that added some differing contrast to what is a very, very exceptional drink. I really, really enjoyed it My experience at Banzarbar was excellent! Nothing disappointed me. Cocktails were very impressive, ambiance intimate, and service was exceptional! Will definitely be back!

    Cocktails
    Ally H.

    The best cocktails in NY! Cozy, speakeasy-like environment and amazing staff, Banzarbar never disappoints! This bar fits maybe max 15 people, so it can be a little tricky to get a reservation, especially if you have a group of 4 or 6, but once you get in, you'll see the true magic of this cocktail experience. All of the bartenders and waiters are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, and most have come from other high end cocktail spots like please don't tell or death & co. The on-menu cocktails may seem a bit intimidating at first, but if you let your bartender or waiter guide you, they'll point you in the right direction to get one of the best cocktails you'll ever try. Additionally, the Moonraker Sail might just be the best martini in all of NYC!

    Jenny S.

    Speakeasy upstairs at Freemans down the alley! We came pretty late on a weeknight so were lucky to snag a seat in this tiny bar!! I dont usually care for speakeasies but Banzarbar is exceptional. They also served us an amuse bouche pour before our drinks came out, this was a FIRST for me! ---even keel: such a balanced drink!! Everyone at my table loved their drinks as well NOTE: You can make an RSVP on the resy app

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    Exquisite speakeasy, wonderful drinks and terrific bartenders. I can't wait til I can go back there again. Loved it!

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.5 miMidtown West
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Midtown between 5th and 6th is mostly sad salad chains and tourist traps, so Valerie is doing more…read morework than it should have to. Went today, pre-theater crowd already forming at 5. It's better than it needs to be, which in this neighborhood counts for a lot. The room is the star. Brass, smoked mirrors, marble, wallpaper with burlesque dancers, very Gatsby cosplay but done with actual money. Think the Campbell at Grand Central, minus the $28 martini attitude. It's also LOUD downstairs. Ask for upstairs if you want to hear your date. Gin is the program here and they take it seriously, house-infused bottles paired with specific tonics, not an afterthought. My G&T was legitimately well built. Food from chef JC Colón is better than cocktail-bar standard: truffle fries in duck fat are worth it, the lobster mac at $31 is rich and fine but you've had it before. Skip dessert. The steak frites at $48 is where I'd tap out, that's real-restaurant money for bar food execution. Here's the move though: weekday happy hour, 4 to 7. Dollar oysters and $13 cocktails in a room this pretty is one of the best deals in Midtown, full stop. Service was warm and fast even slammed. Not a destination, but if you're near Bryant Park or seeing a show, this beats everything else within five blocks. Book ahead, walk-ins were getting turned away by 5:30.

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    Dear Irving on Broadway

    4.5(40 reviews)
    3.0 miMidtown West

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5(117 reviews)
    2.1 miDowntown Brooklyn
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    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    4.3(29 reviews)
    0.8 miGreenwich Village

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed…read moreunprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!

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    The Dead Rabbit - Scotch eggs

    The Dead Rabbit

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.6 miFinancial District
    $$

    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

    Been drinking here since the sawdust era, back when Muldoon and McGarry were still partners and you…read morecould get a Parlor seat without planning your week around it. The expansion into the building next door tripled the Taproom, and the crowds tripled with it. Here's the thing though. The Irish Coffee is still the best in America. Served warm, not scalding, cream whipped to order and floated so it sits like a lid. Three tables around me ordered rounds at 2pm and nobody was wrong. The Parlor upstairs is where the actual bar still lives. Sixteen cocktails you can't get downstairs, table service, relative quiet. Downstairs, skip the fried chicken (it's tenders, whatever the menu says) and get the fish and chips, which are honest. Service was fast and a little impersonal, which is what happens when your ground floor is 60 percent tourists photographing the dollar bills on the ceiling. The 1828 building still does a lot of work, low ceilings and all. Is it the world's best bar anymore? No, and half the old bar team has scattered to open their own spots around town, Limo in the East Village being the latest. But a Guinness and an Irish Coffee here on a weekday afternoon is still one of the better hours you can spend below Chambers. Book the Parlor, treat the Taproom as the warmup.

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    At the bar determining life decisions.

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    Steight

    4.6(44 reviews)
    0.3 miLower East Side

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

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    Apotheke - Apotheke Bar Chinatown

    Apotheke

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown, Civic Center
    $$$

    Had a really good time at this bar. From the outside, it…read moredoesn't look much, but once you step in, you get to soak in the amazingly lit bar. The drinks were also pretty good and fairly priced! Really enjoyed my cucumber chili oil drink, it was savory and unique. Seating was limited though but our party managed to snag one once another party left. definitely a first come first serve concept.

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

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