So I made a reservation and I thought that would entitle us to the rooftop. When we got there we were told there weren't any available tables on the roof and it was bar only. We were really disappointed because we came specifically for the roof from a different neighborhood. We sat at high tops inside instead. We watched group after group go upstairs without stopping at the hostess. Later we went up to check out the roof and saw they were all seated at tables. They need to make clear on their reservations if you are reserving for indoors or outdoors. They had a happy hour going on which was a good deal for drinks. My grilled cheese and fries were fantastic. The place was clean and huge. There were 3 levels. Only 4 star because of the roof thing. read more

Bella Union - Grilled cheese and fries - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed this place for it's ambiance, food & drinks! Make reservations! Completely wooden finish, high ceilings and classy bar area. Comfortable and distanced seating. Great brunch spot. They give you a complementary brunch cocktail (brunch cocktails are mimosas, screwdrivers and Bloody Marys). The guacamole toast with poached eggs (aka avocado toast) was great. Loved the home fries too. Good natural lighting for photos. Multiple floors. I went for brunch but the hostess said they have an inclosed rooftop area that opens around 4pm. read more

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Very vibrant bar scene for my school group. Nice area was cordoned off by the bar so that we can have a Happy Hour together! Good appetizers. read more

Bella Union - Drinks list - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This was a great find for me through social media. I've only gone on Tuesdays for their $5 espresso martini happy hours which lasts til 8p. Unfortunately there's not any food on the HH menu but there is a cute rooftop that is covered right now due to the weather. Was able to book tables for 8-10 friends with no issue. Servers are attentive and very sweet. The espresso martinis are not weak and actually pretty good for the price. Can easily get 5-6 when I'm there and feel good leaving! The appetizers are decent...we got the shrimp bao buns where the buns weren't super fluffy (3 buns). The corn was also too salty I think. read more

Bella Union - Espresso martini - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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We stumbled upon this place with my friend completely randomly, but we were very pleased with the experience because the food here is really delicious! I recommend the NY strip steak salad. We happened to come during the lunch special, and the prices pleasantly surprised us. Generous portions for very good prices! Beautiful decor, plenty of space, and a wonderful view. The service was 3/5; the waitstaff wasn't very friendly and forgot to bring our drinks, but the food, prices, and decor made up for it. Overall, a wonderful experience. The place is quite popular bc on Friday afternoon it was already very crowded. Def recommend this place! read more

Bella Union - NY strip steak and pizza - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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This place must be new bc I feel like it should have a lot more reviews based on how great of a find this was when I stumbled in randomly on a weekday afternoon for lunch yesterday! First, the outside is quite understated and seems like your average dive bar in Murray Hill. ACTUALLY, IT IS NOT. I needed a quick lunch and peeped at the menu and honestly the prices are fantastic. Where else in Manhattan are you going to find a full burger with fries on the regular menu for $12 ?! Yeah, exactly. This place has it. There were a lot of other great selections off the menu that also seemed appealing. Inside, the place has beautiful furnishings, has a cabin-like feel to it and it's spacious with high ceilings. I think there may be an additional level to the restaurant (not sure) The bar is also gorgeous and honestly I don't have anything bad to say about this place. The Angus burger I had was excellent (again, $12 !!!! I took a photo of the receipt in case you don't believe me) which also came with a mushroom barley soup that wasn't salty or too heavy. No complaints whatsoever. The service was also fine. The only thing is that the bathroom doesn't have a mirror .. just an FYI esp for the ladies! If I lived or worked in the area, I would def go back- try it!! read more

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Decent bar in the Kips Bay Area. It's very spacious so I had a little birthday get-together on their ground level. We were seated and had plenty of space to mingle and talk amongst each other. Drinks were your typical bar drinks. We also ordered a few of the loaded tots and normal tater tots. Those were delicious and great finger foods for my friends and I to share! read more

Peter took great care of us and put the Rangers game on/got us served right away and politely. They've got $5 Espresso Martinis on Tuesday. Great place! read more

This bar is a noticeable improvement on the old Tonic East that was here. Drink selection is good and vibe/decor feels a little classier too. Didn't have a chance to try the food or outdoor space but would come back to do so. read more

Went early Saturday. Place was empty as expected for weekend mornings. This place gets packed at night but I'm not much for fun crowds on a Friday night. Still wanted to check this place out. Try the food and have a round or two. Had the place practically to myself. Ordered my favorite morning dish Steak & eggs. They did not ask how I wanted the eggs. Just the temp for the meat. Enjoyed it very much. Even the potatoes. Delicious. Staff were very friendly. They sell swag I think. Looking forward to going back. read more

Bella Union - Steak and eggs - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Always a great place for a luncheon or happy hour. Good vibes. Good Food. Lovely Staff. read more

Bella Union - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Gathered here on a Saturday night for meeting friends and drinks. The bartenders were super nice and attentive and drinks were very well mixed. The place was a rustic light wood and felt very cozy not to mention the decor for Christmas, upscale for a bar. Now this place has 3 floors but never made it upstairs. The apps were very good. The downfall of this place was the music could have been more diverse. The constant tech music bored me and the group. There was 1 staff member that kept cleaning up our section when we were stepping away to get a drink or take a picture and even use the bathroom, our glassware was gone even when they were half full. It was upsetting and happened a few times. Watch your glassware and I hope when you go the music gets a tune up read more

Love the new vibe from the old Tonic East, feels more homey and inviting. Drinks were strong, DJ was playing all of the Millennial hits. Didn't stay long enough to go exploring or trying new food but I look forward to coming back. read more

This rooftop bar and restaurant is awesome! They've got a great selection of food, and the heating lamps upstairs keep things nice and cozy, even when it's a bit chilly. With three floors and tons of seating and standing space, you're sure to find a comfy spot to hang out and enjoy food/drinks read more

Bella Union - Crispy Rice Bowl (without the egg) - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great sports bar. Big open windows on first floor allow a great breeze. Roof top is amazing as well. Service is great, food is good, and a big menu of drinks. Would definitely come back soon read more

My friends and I loved to come here for brunch on the weekends, as the food was always great and well priced, and all the brunch menu items come with a cocktail included. Great value, really nice space, and we were really never disappointed. read more

The rooftop here was so beautiful to enjoy our lunch under! The food was pretty good and they came with complimentary brunch drinks (I got a bloody mary and my boyfriend got a screwdriver). The food was a solid 3-4/5 but the ambiance is what really brings this to a 4/5 star restaurant. We have come here for drinks before which is also super fu. on weekends. The service was alright, nothing crazy but nothing bad either. I would recommend for brunch drinks (mimosas, bloody mary's etc) rather than for actually eating since it's more about your surroundings than the food. read more

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I wish they had better veggie options. The cocktails are pretty good, and the terrace is great. Impossible/beyond - it's not that hard! read more

Came to Bella union for happy hour / early dinner! For one, the view on the rooftop is amazing! They have the tables spaced out during happy hour, so it's not too crowded and everyone can take in the view. We didn't have a reservation, but the staff was able to still get us a table on the rooftop at 5:30pm on Friday if we were ordering entrees. The one disappointing part of HH was that cocktails were not included , that was a bummer. But the food and vibe was awesome, I will definitely come back - especially if I'm looking to do a wine night. read more

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The whole place is a cute wholesome vibe and for the girls that want the aesthetic pics without the long wait or a huge crowd - this place it for you - but I wouldn't recommend coming here unless its only for the drinks and the ambiance. Don't expect to be impressed by the food. This was a pretty mid brunch spot honestly. The bottomless deal was actually pretty good. It consisted of unlimited bottomless of your choice of Aperol, Bellini, and Mimosa for only $25, and I don't think there was a time limit because the server kept bringing us refilled pitchers of alcohol even after 2 hours lol. The food was nothing impressive, and we got our food pretty late in - almost an hour after we ordered. Which was crazy since we were drinking so much. read more

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The rooftop to this place cool I guess but it's super small. It's like a 1/4 size of the actual top floor. We were here for a brunch and didn't order too much to really give a detailed review but the French toast I ordered was really good. The salad that my wife had was also good. Just don't remember what it was called. The service was good. read more

Bella Union - Salad - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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The happy hour at this place is absolutely phenomenal, $5 espresso martinis?! I'm in. The ambience is great too, it's got a western aesthetic, and I definitely heard the Reba theme song--shamelessly belted it out and the bartender gave me props. This place is a must visit for an after work happy hour. Highly recommend the espresso martini, you won't be disappointed, heads up though, there may be a slight wait! read more

Great happy hour, came for the Tuesday night espresso martini special. It does get very lively though, so make a reservation in advance. Added myself to the list and went from estimated 30 minute wait, to waiting over an hour. Ordered the tuna crispy rice, wings, and steak flatbread. Crispy rice was hands down the best! Overall a solid deal and fun place to catch up with friends! read more

Place is spacious but little bit too loud to have conversations with peers. Maybe because it was Friday night. Food was decent. Nothing amazing. Good place to stop by for happy hour. The utensils that they brought us was bit dirty. read more

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One of the most special deals in all of NYC. Such amazing food with exceptional quality for a right price and great views of midtown Manhattan. I absolutely loved the vibes which were on the younger side but who can blame them! It was amazing! read more

Bella Union - Steak Salad and Homemade Chicken Burger. Frozen Margarita and Espresso Martini. - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for happy hour with some coworkers. The vibes were amazing. It is a great place to come with a large group they were very accommodating. It is absolutely beautiful inside. The lights are dim and set a very moody and fun environment. All the cocktails and food that we all had was delicious! We all really enjoyed ourselves. Only downside was the staff did yell at some of my coworkers for using the bathroom upstairs with no explanation. Would definitely come back! read more

Great ambience and service. The food could have been better. Our table got grilled cheese and cauliflower appetizer. The cheese on the grilled cheese wasn't melted and tomato was less than impressive. They gave a generous amount of french fries which was nice but didn't make up for the meal. Would recommend a different dish. read more

Bella Union - Rooftop photo op - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Had a really nice experience at Bella Union. Sat on the top floor near the bar area. Understably the outdoor-most area was closed for people eating food but still wish we could've had drinks out there. My GF said the espresso martini was the best she'd ever had and I loved the Sexy Beast(mexcal based drink). I got the Mr Brightside after which was really not good hence the 4. I'd be back to try food or for a night out. read more

Slightly too loud. Drink variety lacking but had 3 bars on all 3 floors so you don't have to wait too long for drinks Food alright, nothing special. Lots of space and was able to accommodate a small impromptu meetup there. "Rooftop" overrated lmao read more

Yes. Here I am posting yet another review for a classic Murray hill bar spot this three level bar is awesome because of the rooftop views! Definitely go in the summer you will not be disappointed read more

I have been to Bella Union a few times. I've always had amazing service whether it was eating at a table or sitting at the bar, everyone is super sweet and friendly. No where else has the best happy hour for espresso martinis. Tuesday $5 espresso martinis 4-8 you can't go wrong! Also they are super tasty!! Each day they have a special, and happy hour 4-8 m-f with well drinks being $8 is also a great deal for the area. I have only had about 3 things from the menu. The steak and potatoes flatbread which is AMAZING by the way! The loaded tater nachos which are also great and the buffalo wings which were delicious as well! I will always be back! read more

Another New York jewel! A beautiful view on a busy New York day. This sweet little spot has it all. Ambiance, deliciousness and top notch service. Loved every bite of my fresh catch fish taco and the black bean burger was equally deeeeeevine. Generous portions and modest prices. There's a scalable bar and rooftop when nicer days prevail. Need a change of pace in a cozy but eclectic spot? Swing by Bella's! read more

Bella Union - Fish tacos and black bean burger w/side salad - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Weird bouncer didn't believe my friend's ID even though it scanned ?? So weird and aggressive. I won't be coming back.

$5 espresso martinis on Tuesdays - Need I say more. The food is great and the service was stellar. Used to go to this spot when it was Tonic and so happy it feels like a graduated version of that one-time mainstay. Will definitely return for seconds read more

Bella Union - A Wonderful Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Found ourselves randomly walking down 3rd Street Midtown with our visiting photographer friend. Stopped in after walking for a million blocks as he snapped exterior building photos to his heart's content. We stopped at the sign outside stating the "rooftop is open, happy hour 4-8 pm." None words sweeter we obliged. My partner exclaimed "trash!" but we have it a chance. Up we went to the penultimate third floor rooftop. We had a couple rounds of the pretty good Aperol Spritz and some simple carbs. Margarita pizza was very plain could have been labeled cheese pizza, the crispy rice salad was good, the melted cheese sandwich was fine. Service was fast and friendly. The rooftop view was fine and it was nice out. Not sure what the theme is, saloon? Few of those around here. Rooftop 4/5 Drinks 4/5 Food 3/5 Service 5/5 read more

Good music but very rude people! A security started targeting me and my friends while we dance and wouldn't let us do a thing, we're mostly latinos so we felt very uncomfortable. A random guy was kicking my cousin's back while we were dancing, we tried to tell him to stop pacifically and he smiled and provoked us. As we tried telling security they told us they didn't see a thing and were very rude never let us dancing telling us to chill out while we we're doing nothing but trinna have some fun. Probably not coming back again! read more

Came for the night life. Security told us to stand against a wall for the restroom on the third floor and when women walked up, he prioritized them in the line. Waited 15 minutes just to take a quick piss read more

Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 6/10 Service: 8/10 Great place for drinks and catching up with friends for going on a date. Incredible ambiance and atmosphere (would highly recommend the second floor), with an outdoor rooftop as well. Food itself was fine, nothing special. The fish and chips I had were soggy and a bit bland. I did not get a drink, although I wish I had given the beautiful bar area and their selection of cocktails. Booked here on a whim for a party of 4 for dinner on a Friday. I've passed the building numerous times before and it's always caught my attention with its wooden facade. One of the hidden gems for a nice date or place to grab drinks. Had a friend come here again for drinks and a date, and they had a wonderful time. Note: As of December, I could only find phone reservations read more

Very cool and aesthetic spot to grab drinks. The atmosphere feels homely and cozy. You have three floors to choose where you'd like to hangout and drink. This includes the 3rd floor where half of it is indoors and half outdoors with a beautiful view of the Empire State Building. Overall it's a great place to grab drinks and hangout in an environment that feels fresh and fun. read more

Haven't been in the place since it was Tonic East and i lived across the street . Much better than Tonic. Jennifer the bartender upstairs makes a great drink. The food was great especially Shrimp Bao Buns. They also make a great Buffalo cauliflower which I found awesome. Finally the rooftop, has a great view of the Empire State Building! read more