Chill neighborhood spot with a laid back and relaxed vibe. I haven't tried the food but I saw a few…read morepeople eating and they looked satisfied. Very reasonably priced drinks, beers, wine. Easy place to hang out and catch up at. Gentleman at the bar was kind enough to switch seats so I can sit next to my friend. Bartender was friendly and attentive, I appreciate the good service.

Such a tasty burger and fries!! The workers were super nice and it was pretty chill for a Friday…read morenight. Fries were perfection.

Great experience. One Big Tip...when you make your reservation (which I would highly recommend)…read moreyou must request either drinks or meal. If you don't you could end up with a rather large dinner platter in your lap. So do the following: 1. Make a reservation 2. Request either a dinner or bar/drinks reservation l almost had to leave because it was a special birthday and we were looking at possible dinner on tiny-bar tables .

This is a hidden gem. Upon walking in, I felt as if this was a speakeasy. I recently went here for…read moremy mother's birthday with my family. The place is cool and the vibe is chill, so come as you are. If you like seafood, you will enjoy the food. The menu has options for everyone, whether you want seafood or not. I believe the prices are reasonable. Make sure you order the oysters. Our waiter was kind and friendly ; she provided my mother with bread pudding on the house in honor of her birthday. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. The drinks were good, and on my way out I noticed Jello shots.

We ate dinner here last night and sat at one of the outside tables. I started with a Surfside tea…read moreand my husband had a cocktail which he enjoyed. He started with six oysters from the happy hour menu. While he said they were good, they were the smallest oysters I ever recall seeing. He had one of the burgers and upgraded to truffle parm fries. I tried a couple and didn't get the flavor that much considering they upcharged $4.00 for it! I had the hammered chicken which was good but felt like it was lacking flavor. It was super plain and I had higher hopes for the dish. I would not order it again.

We were greeted when we entered. I loved how the restaurant had a speakeasy vibe. We ordered the…read moremeatballs and fries, 2 cocktails and one mocktail. The bathrooms were downstairs. I was really feeling the old days vibe and decor. Brooke was amazing. I don't eat meat so I didnt try the meatballs but my sisters said it was okay. The fries were asked to be well done and they were a little soggy but flavorful.

I haven't been back to Smith & Mills since before COVID, but I still think about it often. I spent…read moreclose to a decade visiting this little bar, and it remains one of my favorite places New York has ever produced. Everyone I've taken there has left completely charmed by it. The fact that a spot this intimate has endured for nearly two decades in the heart of Tribeca feels like a small miracle. Housed inside a converted carriage house that's more than a century old, Smith & Mills is unlike anywhere else I've been. There were only a handful of tables; on mild evenings, the front doors would open, and the room struck a perfect balance between cozy and lively. The contrast of weathered metal, old glass, warm wood, and living plants gave the space an atmosphere that was impossible to fake. There was no real kitchen, just a hot plate behind the bar where the cook worked back to back with the bartenders, somehow making the tiny room feel even more alive. Even the bathroom, tucked inside a worn wrought iron elevator cab, became part of the experience. For many years, most nights out followed a familiar pattern. My friends and I would head to whichever fashionable nightclub everyone was talking about, always strike out with whoever we thought we'd meet, laugh about it, and eventually make our way to Smith & Mills for one last drink. We'd order Guinnesses and Jameson, settle in, relentlessly make fun of one another, and have the conversations that only happen when nobody had anything left to prove. Looking back, the clubs were entertainment. Smith & Mills was friendship. A huge part of what makes Smith & Mills so special is Akiva Elstein. Some people have great taste. Akiva has an instinct for creating venues that feel authentic from the moment you walk in, and he continues to shape some of New York's most interesting hospitality concepts. Years ago, while I was DJing and hosting a party at The Wooly nearby, someone brought Akiva by for a drink. I was honored that such a visionary dropped in. Akiva's broader body of work in hospitality reflects the same remarkable eye, but Smith & Mills is the venue that I believe best captures his brand. Great spaces come from more than beautiful architecture. They come from people with the judgment to know what to add, what to leave alone, and how to make guests feel like they're part of the room instead of just passing through. I honestly can't say enough good things about Smith & Mills. I hope it's still giving people the same feeling it gave me for all those years. New York is always evolving, but places like this remind me why I fell in love with the city in the first place.

A cool , small bar/lounge that is old New York! My son rented the space to celebrate the engagement…read moreto his now fiance (my future daughter in law) with their immediate families. So great! Ask for Matthew!!! That's him in the video...we were waiting for the couple to arrive , but it was him/Matthew...Coming in through the big doors from the outside. Seems like the space is a former stable. Charming! Oysters! Small bites! Drinks! Delicious!

Food is pretty good considering the fact that its a sports bar. I just got small bites (dino…read morenuggies)! I tried the blonde drink and the negroni. Negroni was very good; blonde was 7/10 :p Great service super friendly!! And AMAZING vibes. I watched the Knicks game here and it was super fun!! Great to bring friends and watch games and cheer!

Staff were 5 star! Food was so so, but I did like the chips in the nachos. The pretzels were nice…read morebut the cheese sauce was not- would have preferred mustard. Decent bar overall

3.5 and rounded and rounded up. Fresh Salt is local bar great for intimate gatherings with a cozy,…read morelow key vibe. On a wintry evening I arrived with a party of 9 for happy hour at 5pm, with reservations made prior. The staff indicated where our tables were reserved, and we got seated immediately. Only one other group of about 7-8 people was there, apparently also for after-work drinks. There isn't full table service so I grabbed some menus and brought them over to our group, another colleague took the drinks and food order and informed the staff at the bar of what we wanted. After about 15-20 minutes we went back to the bar to pick up our items and bring them to our table. We ordered: - hummus plate large $13.52: fresh chopped veggies atop a mound of hummus, served with soft pita slices. A sizeable platter. - pigs in a blanket x2 $13.52 each: 5 pieces served freshly baked outta the oven, tasty savory comfort food. - veggie quesadilla $13.52: again decent portion size and good amount of melted cheese and veggies smothered between the tortillas. - tzatziki plate large $13.52: yogurt dip served with sliced cucumbers and pita bread. - a couple rounds of drinks $ varied: I got the blood orange mule which was kinda bland, it was a little citrusy though I couldn't make out blood orange, but the amount of alcohol in it was just right for me. All the drinks were served in small drinking water glasses so visually not super appealing. We stayed for about 2 hours and chatted away with minimal further interaction with the staff outside of placing second round drinks. While I wasn't thrilled by the lack of table service, but at the same time there was no pressure to leave in a hurry. Given the reasonable prices for the bar snacks and drinks in this neighborhood, would recommend this spot for a low key hang out. Happy hour is 4-8 on weekdays and 2-8pm on Saturdays. Drafts $8.32, house liquor $8.32, select wines $10.10. A mocktail menu with non-alcoholic options is also available. 4% discount if paying in cash.

Service was great, the ambiance is definitely a bar atmosphere. I think most people come here for…read morethe drinks, and less the food. The food is okay.

So I have traveled to cocktail bars across the country and even across the world. Cedar local…read morestacks up with the best that I've been to. What an amazing, creative array of drinks. The bartenders are fast, inquisitive, and super helpful. And the Sriracha cashew candied jumbo wings. Oh my God, you have to get these. The ambience is fine, typical house music. Not too loud so you could still carry on a conversation. I can't wait to go back. I can absolutely recommend: Perro Del Diablo Jalapeño infused tequila, lime, passionfruit, coco cream, jalapeño Vintage Rizz Mezcal, house made citrus cordial, lime, grapefruit juice, yuzu, infused citrus peel rim Duty Free Toki Whiskey, coconut water, St. Germain, lemon, yuzu, coconut cream, Madagascar vanilla Jumbo Wings Sriracha candied cashew drumsticks or sticky sesame wings with thai chilies

Came here for happy hour with a group of about 12, we really enjoyed our time here! At 6pm on a…read moreWednesday the bar was only about 50% full. The inside is set up like a classic bar, wooden walls and floors, with a long cement bar directly to the left with seating set up at the bar, and at a variety of black banquettes and bar tables. Total seating and standing room enough for 70-80 probably. Seems like they're set up to be mostly a bar/cocktail lounge though they also had a tight menu of American small bites, plates (like burgers, steak and pasta), and sides. Initially they seated us towards the front though moved us to the longer bar-height table in the back shortly after placing our drink orders. The drinks came out together within 10-15 minutes of ordering, then another few minutes later they brought out the appetizer/snacks orders: - Artichoke Dip $18.00: spinach, roasted garlic, parmesan cheese crostini. The bread pieces were perfectly crunchy, the artichoke spinach dip was a bit looser than I expected though I appreciated it bc sometimes it can be too thick and clunky. - Tempura Popcorn Shrimp $18.00: jumbo crispy fried shrimp, pickled B&G aïoli, lemon. Good flavor, not crispy, the tempura batter was soft pretty quickly after being set on the table. Sauce that came with it was tasty and had a spicy kick. - House Cut Fries $11.00: tender & crispy, with ketchup & mayo. The fries were decent, texture wasn't necessarily consistent on all pieces though overall ok. - Parmed Up Fries with Truffle Aioli $14.00: with grated Parmesan on top, and truffle aioli on point. - Warm Pretzel $?: served buttered with Dijon mustard and gherkins. Soft and fresh. - Molé Chicken Nachos $22.00: pepper jack cheese, jalapeño, guacamole. I didn't try these though looked good when they arrived to the table. - Caipirinha $18: this was my drink and it was decent. I don't have a sweet tooth though personally thought it could be just a tad sweeter, and a bit more muddled lime. Staff was prompt and accessible, checked in a couple times if we were good and wanted any additional items. We all enjoyed our time there.

We are so fancy! Great bar located inside the hotel. The atmosphere is great n wine crisp. We sat…read moreby the bar, stopped in for drinks after the movies. Service is friendly.

We returned to the Bar Room at the Beekman Hotel this year during our annual Christmas extravaganza…read morein the city. It is one of the most beautiful spaces we've been to. A bonus was it landed during my bday weekend and they left a sweet card on our table for me (photo 11). It's a peak into the elegance of 19th century New York. They're very close to Wall Street in the Financial District so it's the perfect spot to make a short walk to see the Wall Street Christmas tree after a wonderful meal. @thebeekmanny The Beekman was completed in 1883, the same year as the Brooklyn Bridge. It's 9 stories were actually considered a skyscraper at the time. It has quite the history given the icons that used to hang around the area like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, and Henry David Thoreau. Edgar Allen Poe published his paper The Broadway on the site. You can feel the history when you walk through the doors. They call it the living room of downtown Manhattan and easy to see why. Every nook is curated with vintage art pieces from the turn of the century. The people watching is spectacular and the food and cocktails are equally elevated. We made sure to make it to their weekend jazz brunch after loving it last year. Nothing like an Irish coffee on a cold day (photo 6). The bartenders are highly skilled and friendly. They have a solid cocktail program for those that prefer complex or simple recipes. It's just a wonderfully comfortable space. I highly recommend checking out this gem in the Financial District next time you are looking for a different New York vibe. Treat yourself and go The Beekman. Salute @thejohnnycocktail #cocktails #newyork #cocktailphotography