Holiday Cocktail Lounge is always a fun place for drinks. Friendly service, disco balls, and a mix of eclectic to classic cocktails set the vibe. Pull up a bar seat or grab a corner booth with friends. You won't be disappointed. read more

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100% where the cool kids go. The bar tender was sharing some wild stories of unhinged guests and I was loving it. It is grunge in the best way possible. A bit raunchy, and executed to perfection. I had to have a cachaca drink because it's summer time baby! Tropical, fresh, and boozy. Perfection. The vibes are awesome. This isn't upscale, but honestly would be a super fun date night spot. Additionally, they have some dang good bar bites. The wagyu corn dogs were outstanding, crispy, juicy, and the perfect snack for happy hour read more

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Year round holiday cocktail lounge! Great energy and ample seating. Also great if you're trying to host a small get together. read more

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This place is such an interesting vibe! It's like a speakeasy with punk music playing! Locals run the joint and the cocktail menu is great. It's a little dive bar with an upscale feel. Bartenders really know their stuff!! read more

Maybe my new favorite bar? This place is so cute. They had a Broadway program-style book for their menu that was so impeccably designed. They have both food and drinks. Every single thing on the food menu sounded great. We tried four cocktails from the menu and they were all so good. It has a good range of seating, from bar to couch to table. And their drinks are so fun and decorative! Took home two dinosaurs as souvenirs. I will be back!! read more

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So I've been to the holiday cocktail lounge before for drinks but they've recently extended their service to breakfast with WiFi and someplace cozy to work and I support that! As a bar that can be seen as divey, I argue that it's more vintage and 1960's living room and the food really reflects that. Everything I tried was delicious and don't sleep on the chicken noodle soup, it takes 2 days to prepare. Not pictured also was a chocolate focaccia which you don't know you need in your life. The red velvet latte is off menu but order it, complete with beet root and cocoa. The BEC is solid and the deviled eggs are tasty. Eloise and Drew are super welcoming and Barbara runs a beautiful ship. Can't wait to visit when I'm in the area again. read more

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What a fun hidden gem! From the outside, Holiday Cocktail Lounge is super easy to miss. We almost missed going in because we thought it was closed, but upon stepping inside the atmosphere is relaxed and quaint. The cocktails are SO FUN, with ingredients like Baja Blast and cute toy garnishes. The bartenders are also super chill and we're chatting with us whenever we ordered drinks. Also love that there is a phone booth and some history about the bar in the menu. read more

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Went on a blind date here. Cocktails were amazing and the music playing - The Cure, Depeche Mode - was actually my date's favorite music. We are happily married now. read more

Three stars for the overall experience. This does not apply to the bartenders. This is one of the oldest bars in the east village. I came here on the recommendation of a older acquaintance who came of age in the area and experiences the real punk/new wave era. I was expecting the Holiday Cocktail lounge to have that vibe, however it was super loud, super crowded. Even though I was seated at the last barstool, tucked into a corner, people were still all up in my space and inadvertently touching me. They have some bar food items, which all seemed underwhelming (pretzels, wings, corn dogs, grilled cheese). I opted for cocktails only. I had the night bloom, made with pineapple, hibiscus, mezcal, and aloe. I also had the village idiot, also mezcal and pineapple, with spicy pepper flavors, basil, and rum. I expected these drinks to be tasty and refreshing. But they were just ok. I can't explain it, but they just didn't tickle my fancy and seemed poorly executed. The bartenders are hardworking people who don't have time to tolerate people who are slow at deciding their order. They are the typical no nonsense New Yorkers. They are fast moving multitaskers who do the best they can being just a couple guys serving a crowded room full of people. That's why I don't hold it against them that I sat with an empty glass, waiting for someone to take my second drink order and to bring the check for over half an hour. It was a miserable experience, but it wasn't their fault. I'll stick with Death & Co and Goodnight Sonny. read more

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Life long New Yorker that has never been here before until today. What an iconic and cool establishment. Bartender was from Montana. Super cool guy. Pointed me in the direction of the "Unsavory Character" off the menu. Delicious drink. Amazing ambience. Right across street from William Barnacle Tavern where I spent many a time drinking absinthe before the attached theatre was recently foreclosed. Bartender informed me that there is a Prohibition tunnel that connects the establishments. Super interesting. Great vibes. read more

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great service, food taste amazing. my wife luzita loved the shoyu beef ramen! would definitely recommend

Alex the bartender was awesome! Alex shared so much insider knowledge bar info with us--Alex is a skilled drink slinger, a fantastic conversationalist, and an excellent historian! Did you know this is one of the last remaining punk bars in the east village? It's also one of the oldest having been around since the 1950s. They have their original phone booth in the corner and kept the layout of the bar intact, only slightly shifting the dimensions of the main room. The name comes from the electrical situation back then where holiday lights were used to light the place because the bar was having trouble with more traditional lighting technology back then. I forget the exact details... I was half listening because my attention was hyper focused on the amazing drinks! The bar is a real delight with a cult-like fan following. The drinks are a work of art in both flavor profiles, ingredients, craft, and decoration! Many drinks come with a kitchy compliment like a dinosaur, barrel o' monkey, glow stick, or finger skateboard! The food menu is creative and diverse but tough for people with multiple food allergies. I had trouble finding vegetarian and gluten free and dairy free. Definitely ate my food allergies last night and do not (yet) regret that poor life choice! read more

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Bartender got a shitty attitude for ordering a beer and grabbing a table that wasn't cleaned yet. Worst type of bar: pretentious dive bar

An adorably quirky (but easy to miss) bar in the East Village. It's super unassuming from the outside, but the inside has a bit of a retro flair, and the menu is quite charming. Definitely on the pricier side compared to what you would expect looking at it from the outside, but the drinks are fun and usually have some kind of gimmicky toy in them. My friends and I came early enough to grab a table, and our server was great. read more

Place: We were walking around trying to find a nice place to sit down and talk. We went to a few lounges and they were packed where people had to stand and talk. We felt uneasy so we came across this Holiday Lounge. We were worried that we would have to wait a bit but after showing our IDs we were seated right away. We found out that this place is very spacious. Loving the vibe as it was christmas themed. Service: The service was great and we got so many recommendations. I am very light weight drinker and these drinks were V strong. So I had to have my friend drink the rest haha. Food/price $: I recommend trying the holiday drinks and it is really cute because they bring it with little dinosaurs or soldiers on top of the drinks. Audience: 21+ Friends [X] Couples [X] Recommend/tips? I plan to come again and hope to try a different drink. read more

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A few friends and I got a post dinner drink at Holiday Cocktail Lounge last Friday. From the outside Holiday Cocktail Lounge doesn't look like much but inside is full of good vibes. The drinks were fantastic and the decorations were super fun. I liked that the bar felt low key/ almost divey but the drinks were full of energy. Mine came with a mini skateboard in it, while my friends drinks came with toy dinosaurs, glow sticks, and more. Our waitress was awesome! I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Do NOT get the pina colada for 2 , it's not even enough for 1 , your paying 45 dollars for ice basically. read more

Holiday Cocktail Lounge - Only cool thing was the dinos. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

What a fun bar! 8 of us popped in here on a Saturday for a few cocktails and fell in love with this quirky bar. I love the seating and open feeling space, they had a large variety of cocktails to choose and they each came decorated- I love the attention to detail! This is another one of those places that's totally unassuming from the outside but is so fun once you enter. We had table service and our server was awesome; even with juggling a bunch of tables at once! A rockstar! This bar has PERSONALITY and I absolutely love it. It's also a great blend of local flavor. I cannot wait to come back and have some more holiday cocktail fun! 5/5 read more

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Lively lil place with an inviting front entrance the colorful holiday lights, The welcoming Host James always there to greet you, This cozy bar is one all must visit, great Drinks, Great Bites and The Tunes set the coolest Ambiance! If your in the area, give it a visit for some Fun!! read more

Best bar I went to while I visited.. Joe and company were super welcoming and amazing bartenders. Super divey... Viva Las Vegas! This bar is a hidden gem. read more

Drinks were great. The best "bar food"... the wagyu corn dogs, and fried chips were tasty. Perfect bar room snacks! Love the bartender. Thanks Alex! FYI: Came here just as they opened after our group had brunch, so I'm not sure how the crowd is during the evening. read more

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I was drawn to this place, but was afraid to go in. I thought it might be a strip club. It has that sort of curb appeal. Then I read that it was an old east village bar that had been reopened with a craft cocktail program. Inside it's deliciously dark, looking 80s but also artsy. The soundtrack was Blondie, Ramona's, Stooges, and Dead Boys. It was a Monday and it was slow, which made me happy. Happy hour was $3 rolling rolling rocks, $10 cocktail menu. He handed me a playbill like guide that said Time Capsule with the Holiday logo. I was pretty happy. There was good energy in there with a few quirky couples. I'd put this on a short list for 80s aficionados, speakeasy's. Just quiet and cool. Subtly hipster. read more

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Great dive meets cocktail lounge. The outside is unassuming but the interior is cozy and welcoming. The menu is funky and extensive and service is wonderful. read more

A friend brought me here and I can't believe I've never been here before or noticed it. It has a dive bar feel but everyone who works here is super friendly. I am definitely coming back. read more

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You know, I don't hate this place but I also don't get it. But I might also enjoy it but secretly because I don't fully trust it? Anyway, I hadn't been back here in years. I think the first time I came in many years ago I was a plus one of my friend that was there for a social media event and the bartender refused to serve me because I was a plus one which got rectified later in the night but put an initial damper on things. I came back because the boy wanted to come here and he said he had issues here once in believing people got upset that too many girls were hitting on him and stopped serving him. Rolls eyes. Okay. Well, it is an interesting spot to people watch. The cocktails are expensive and some of them tiny as hell. $15 for a baby espresso martini (which was a mistake on my part). I felt like i was drinking a liquer yoo hoo drink. As a shot, it would be delicious and for a fraction of the price. But this did not feel like an espresso martini in tradition. It was for amateurs. If you want the most for your buck, come during happy hour before 7pm or get the rolling rocks. I know that's not fun. But again, we're here to people watch. Not drink adult yoo hoo. The place is styled as a fun festive basement. It kind of feels cozy in some weird way. Things I do appreciate is how fun their menu is with bringing in some nostalgia and showcasing bars and restaurants that have closed over the years at the present moment (CBGB, Mars bar, Lucky Cheng, etc). Yeah, it's fun admittedly and I'd come back. read more

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What a hidden gem! After a workout nearby, the hubz and I decided to stop for a drink. A hole-in-the-wall with thematic decor. Attentive bartenders and strong drinks! Average prices. I lovvveeed my Dirty Martinis and the hubz couldn't stop complimenting the Old Fashioned and Negroni. Will definitely be back! read more

One of the best bars in the neighborhood for decades!! Truly a gem. Try one of their cocktails. That what they are known for...or just smash a beer and whiskey. They have a great selection. Great for dates, small groups, just don't bring your huge group I want this place all to myself. read more

I really like the vibe of this place. Super chill. Loud music and helpful staff. I advise on fri/sat you make a reservation. They asked me if I had one and they were pretty busy. $15 cocktails, really strong and good. All COVID-19 safety protocols were followed. Fried pickles were also good. They have an outdoor garden but we sat inside. I would definitely be back. read more

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Usually when you want a cocktail you would go somewhere fancier- this is the place to go if you want a strong cocktail in a dive bar with lots of sugary alcoholic drinks spilt on the bar. I give it three stars for the dinosaur they gave me in my cocktail. Great place to chat for a few. Really just depends on your kind of style but I think this place isn't for me. read more

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This was an interesting bar to wander down into. It's a total dive bar, that has a smell that reminds me of one those college bars that endured years of cigarette smoke, and drunk patrons spilling their cheap beer all over the floor. The booths take me back to the 70s, then the tiki lantern lights makes it feel a little like your at a tiki hut beach bar. We ordered the Beach Bucket for 2, even though there were 3 of us, and we chugged that down. For $30, I thought it would have been a bit more enjoyable, but instead it was just a crappy drink that literally took me back to college where we found ourselves having a chugging competition to finish that beach bucket. Service was great, loved our server, and the menu they hand out, is really quite original. It has artwork describing their drinks where it looks more like a travel brochure than it does a bar menu, which I thought was a nice touch. They seem to have good happy hours prices but I wasn't there for happy hour unfortunately. Would I come back? Absolutely as dive bars hold a special place in my heart, but this one definitely isn't my favorite dive bar in the city. It's just a conveniently placed dive bar, right place at the right time. Cheers & Enjoy! read more

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This is my favorite dive in NYC. Great jams, that perfect dark, wood-paneled dive bar vibe. Eclectic crowd. The specialty drinks are always delicious and they put a little toy on them, which I love. read more

A cute little former speakeasy hiding BIG flavor! I'm not a big drinker, but even the nonalcoholic drinks are out of this world, and they all have little dinosaurs on them! And the food. My gods, the food. Drew is an incredible chef, and he takes traditional bar food to a whole other level. Bring your appetite, because you'll want to try everything and the pretzel is as big as your face. read more

It's a typical dive bar. They were disorganized. They had no waiters. Bartender wasn't interested in dealing with people who want food. Couldn't get a straight answer on what was on the happy hour menu. The pretzel was super salty. The cheese sauce was watery. The grilled cheese was just a burger bun with a slice of melted cheese. Wouldn't come back. read more

This place makes good cocktails, but the bartenders are rude and disrespectful unless you're also a bartender. I supported them during the pandemic since I live in the neighborhood - I went there at least once a week even when only outdoor dining was allowed and the temperature was below freezing. As soon as they started getting busy again, their attitude changed. They would make unpleasant, unnecessary comments in response to my cocktails orders and act annoyed and dismissive. If their bartender friends are there, which is often, you will not get their attention and service. I miss their Brazilian Manhattan and sliders, so I am giving them two stars. read more

Love this spot every time I am in town. Dive bar feel with skilled drink making. They handled our crew of 10 with ease and served up some delicious drinks. read more

The iconic Holiday is a page out of East Village history. While it is no longer the cheap dive bar Stefan and his family ran for decades, it holds true and honors the bar's role as a go-to retreat for neighborhood regulars and hipsters alike. It's wonderful to see the Holiday continuing its place in NYC lore. read more

Amazing cocktails and the best bar food ive ever had... Drew is an amazing cook so there's no need to leave if you're hungry. Pretzel is exquisite read more

This place is an absolute perfection. Don't understand why they have 3.5 stars. One of the best cocktails in town. Pizza here is also delightful. Staffers and especially bartenders are so friendly and they are really good at what they do. I would make it as a priority to visit here when I am in Manhattan. Hands down one of the best bars in Manhattan!! read more

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It's always Christmas at this bar with lights but I visited in Dec. We were saying goodbye with a toast to a friend moving out of the city. The vibe is lively, fun, and young. It's a small space like many in that area so be prepped to cuddle. You should love loud music or bring earplugs. We really liked the music that played but I wish it was easier to chat. The drinks are great but don't bother with fancy martini glasses unless you want your drink on the floor instead of your mouth. read more

I remember the days. Cheap beer. Cheap shots. Cheap women. Cheap 420. All the good things in life; lol. Oh yeah, closes at 1 AM. So, in the day you would get your drink on early and be ready to party. Memories. Now, The Holiday is called Holiday Cocktail Lounge. The crowd has changed. The prices changed. No more shot and beer crowd, but I have to admit Holiday Cocktail Lounge is a fun place for a Cocktail. While I enjoy cocktails. I don't go to lounges or places that serve cocktails as their specialty. Now with that said, I had a great time here. The last time I was here it was just before they closed and renovated. I was charged $6 for a Bud and almost had to go to ER. Now, Holiday Cocktail Lounge is a well designed place to enjoy adult beverages and enjoyed the company of nice people. On my visit I had a delicious drink with stuff and egg white. I know I asked the bartender for the list of ingredients, but after a long night; oh well. This drink was frosty, tasty and yes, very good. Holiday Cocktail Lounge is a great place to take the wife, the girlfriend, the mistress or go with friends. Great drinks. Nice selection of beers. Still a great place to start the evening. NEW MEMORIES........ read more

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