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    Cibar

    4.0 (342 reviews)
    PriceyLounges
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Norman C.

    I came here with a group of 5 on a Friday evening. We booked a same day reservation through Resy right before our dinner nearby. It has a cozy noir ambience that feels like you are stepping in someone's humble abode. There are food on the menu, but we mainly came for drinks. The drinks here were good! I had the La Jefa and the Zebra dePassion. La Jefa was definitely a well crafted mezcal cocktail. The drink was just phenomenal! Zebra dePassion is a frozen drink but had a mango lassi consistency which was pretty interesting to say the least. Otherwise very enjoyable. Service was attentive and efficient. Overall; I had a positive experience. Definite a good spot to catch up with friends or for an intimate date!

    Darya S.

    I organized a school happy hour at Cibar and it was awesome! Jennifer, the reservation manager, accommodated the time that worked best for us and made an exception for us by opening up early. Jenny, the host, were really flexible and didn't give us trouble when we had a much larger group than expected. It was so appreciated. The place is kind of tight, but it's also intimate and sexy. The amber lighting is gorgeous. The walls have varied decor and there's cool little chandeliers. The bar area is long with lots of stools, so everyone was gathered around there. People were enjoying their creative cocktails and martinis. I took a sneak peak in the back and saw they have a cute little garden for the warm weather. Nice to see such unique bars in popular areas. Recommend for dates and close group gatherings.

    Exotic
    Phil G.

    Cibar is just another fantastic cocktail lounge, taken for granted in New York City, and non existent in most cities in the United States. Charming, intimate boîtes like Cibar aren't even in the imagination of people who live outside of major metropolitan areas. Cibar is the ultimate romantic date spot, but even old codgers like myself, who can only fantasize about a tête-à-tête, can appreciate Cibar. Dark and exotic, Cibar is very welcoming, with accommodating bartenders and good cocktails. With very little signage, Cibar beckons you with mystery. You approach, wondering what it is, until you realize this is the downstairs bar in the Irving Place Hotel. I bet many upstairs couplings have their origin in Cibar. This is a wonderful drinking spot, adding to the allure of New York City.

    Passion de zebra
    Stephanie W.

    Great ambience and delicious drinks! We can here in a Saturday night and it wasn't that crowded. It's right next to casa mono and has a great chill vibe. Recommend this place for a date or seeing an old friend! Will come back!

    Turkey meatballs
    Sam E.

    This place is pretty awesome. Really hole-in-the-wall lounge experience. I always walked past it without realizing where it was! But once you walk down the steps and get in you are transported to a new atmosphere. Really liked the food. My friend hosted a grad school club meeting and it was a great venue for the that kind of event. They served pizzas, cheese platter, truffle popcorn, turkey meatballs, sliders, and pigs in blankets. All the food was fresh and tasty. Good place to host a birthday or small party. Will be back soon.

    Wild Boulevardier, don't touch my Penina, coked up hedge fund guy, high maintenance
    Jordan W.

    The disco balls, playlist comprised exclusively of bangers (which is a word I'm going to try and adopt), and lounge seating surrounding the bar make this place the perfect vibe for a date or a small group. We came as a group of 4 after dinner but before we headed downtown to a club. All the drinks were phenomenal. According to the waiter, the two most ordered drinks are the Don't Touch My Penina and the Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy. At first I thought this was a classic case of people just wanting to order the most ridiculous named cocktail either as a bit of shock humor or to feel the thrill of doing something naughty, but they were actually quite good. Edit: not all the cocktails were good. The High Maintenance is bad, allegedly

    Butterfly Effect and Blood Orange Collins
    Najwa G.

    Cibar- wanted to love this place but couldn't find any reason to. The backyard patio is cute and all which is why a girlfriend and I went there in the first place, especially in times like these. I don't mind the mosquitos- was well aware of them in advance. It was just the food and the drinks that fell short in my mind as the service and food were lovely. For food we just got the truffle fries to split and for drinks I got the Butterfly Effect and my friend got the Blood Orange Collins. The truffle fries were soggy but the sauce that came with it was good. What was upsetting were the drinks- at least mine. I couldn't taste any alcohol in it, like literally none...but it's a pretty drink so I guess that makes up for it? Please note that that was sarcasm. I hope the other drinks are better and stronger but can't say I'll be back to find out.

    a chandelier and a fireplace in a restaurant
    Salisha D.

    Awesome drinks and food and cozy ambiance! We were seated right away by a cute fireplace. All social distancing precautions were taken. I ordered the sliders and guacamole and they were delicious. I would highly recommend stopping by.

    $10 Happy Hour Old Fashioneds
    Deana B.

    Cibar is a great little cocktail bar tucked away on Irving. They make an amazing Old Fashioned here (sans sugar) and they are even better when enjoyed during their happy hour that goes until 8:00pm. During Happy Hour these are only $10 and they certainly sneak up on you. Cibar is perfect for a date or catching up with friends. I also see a good amount of small, intimate gatherings here. The bartenders are super nice here and know how to make a mean drink. Overall, come here for happy hour and stay until you've realized you had one too many Old Fashioneds : )

    Truffle fries
    Lauren T.

    Post Covid review: I mean wow! This please has all the vibes! So let's get right into this review. I will start by saying I was skeptical of this place because I just didn't know what to expect. First impression: Upon arrival we asked for seating for two. We were given the the option to sit in the front or the back. We opted for the back simply because it felt more intimate and private! Happy I chose this option, the front was very lively with people with a great aesthetic of greenery, pink and other pops of colors. We were escorted to the back by the host and to our surprise it was 100% empty --stark difference from the front of the business. The host told us we are required to ordered food not just drinks. As well as to wear mask if we need to use the restroom. No biggie! COVID guidelines: all staff have their masks on and the menu is available online. You simply scan the QR code. There was no hand sanitizer available but I am a person who travels with my own. I'm sure if you ask them they would have some readily available. I say this because when night fell the mosquitoes came out to play. I went out on a limb and asked if they have bug repellent candles and he offered me bug spray! Service: The service here was A+ from start to finish. Firstly, I was consistently check on by both the host and my waiter. As reminder, we were back there alone, which means we could have easily been forgotten about-- that wasn't the case. The waiter was friendly, asked if we had any questions and even joked with us! Food and drinks: we weren't extremely hungry so just ordered the truffle fries they were really good and I would recommend. I am a frośe lover y'all! And the frośe here was my absolute favorite!! It was so delicious it had a perfect balance of ingredients and was actually frozen. I've have been places where that was not the case. I think literally the down side for this place (for me) was the bugs that came out at night and the creepy owl in one of the bathroom that was staring at me. I suggest getting the repellent candles for the back when night falls and get rid of the owl haha. Overall, I would certainly return to this place and recommend that you visit!

    a bowl of french fries and a glass of beer
    Sandy Y.

    Very intimate bar with good drinks. Their truffle fries were also really enjoyable even though we had just come from dinner :)

    dirty vodka martini, cocked Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy, Zebra de Passion, Butterfly Effect pictured
    Rachel K.

    Fantastic cocktails; delicious food across the board; Nick was a spectacularly patient and kind server; they let us transition from outside to in when the chill finally got to us; the vibe was lovely and chill; great little jazz band, delightful but not so loud we couldn't talk and hear each other; will definitely recommend and return and bring others! , between the four of us ladies we had the butterfly effect, zebra de passion extra dirty vodka martini and coked up hedge fund guy; also tried the Dont touch my pepino, Cibar Birria Tacos Pair of Chicken Tacos Truffle Fries cheese board and the birria pizza; zero complaints totally satisfied by all!

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    Cibar is a nice little place with some fancy, dark decor. I like the music. It's not a go-to for me, but I can see the draw for some people.

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    Valerie

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    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Get bar staff, very attentive. Good happy hour @ 4:30pm to 7pm. Good happy hour cocktails. Not too…read moreloud during happy hour.

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    Paradise Lost

    Paradise Lost

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Thank goodness we FOUND paradise LOST. You ring the doorbell, and are buzzed in to be put on the…read morelist. For my group of 2, it was approximately a 25 minute wait on a Saturday at 7. We jumped over to the bar right beside and drank some girly drinks before getting the notification our table was ready. As with nearly every establishment in NYC, it is very close quarters in paradise lost. We stood at a table while waiting for seats at the bar to become available. Which, we didn't mind. I could see how this might be a little harder to get a seat for a bigger group if you aren't there before 6. It seemed that once a group got a big table, they camped out. The drinks were strong and creative. Friendly bartenders, good music, and yummy options for bar snacks. Also, the bathroom is a nice touch. Given the hell theming for the bar, the bathroom is a 180 and while using the Lou, you can listen to the bible being recited. Theres also a spooky surprise if you press the button in the bathroom. Speaking of the bathroom, it is at the bottom of some decently narrow stairs. So, try and stay sober enough for stairs or you may fall. Go to this bar. You will have fun.

    Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

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    Osamil Upstairs

    Osamil Upstairs

    4.3
    (144 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    this bar has great vibes, and is speak easy esque, tucked behind a hidden door and upstairs of…read moreosamil. The ambiance is not too loud which is perfect for catching up with a friend. I got the omija, which seems to be one of their more popular drinks, which is yogurt clarified. It's definitely a bit on the sweeter side for me but nonetheless delicious. Super easy to get a last minute reservation here!

    Recommended to us by the folks from Atomix, we were excited to visit Osamil Upstairs for a drink…read morebefore dinner. It was on a weekday, the day of NBA Finals Game 3 when everyone else were at bars & lounges getting ready for the game to start. This afforded us a beautiful and tranquil experience at Osamil Upstairs. Hidden behind a locked door inside Osamil, it's a spot you have to seek out to get in. After we shared we were going to Osamil Upstairs, the hostess from Osamil promptly unlocked the unmarked door for us to head upstairs to Osamil Upstairs. Had other customers not come out as we were walking up the stairs, we might have passed the entrance to Osamil Upstairs and continued upward! Much like what you might expect of a speakeasy, it's well-hidden, and the interior just blows the mind. It's elegant, beautiful, and comfortable. The drinks were good. My cheese in the trap was smokey (as promised!) and alcohol forward. My hubby had the Jung cocktail and it had the most magical, delicious combination of flavors! We also ordered a foie gras with toast appetizer as a pre-dinner snack; it was OK. All in all, a really pleasant experience and we'd return if we were in the area again!

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