Go go go. Johnny and Daniel make amazing drinks. Gabriella will tell you what to get -- trust her. Drinks were extremely refined and unique. The kale drink was my favorite (as crazy as that sounds). Excellent music playing the entire time. Not the most comfortable seats but that's the only negative I could come up with. *This bar has nothing to do with being in a subway. read more

It's hard for me NOT to give this place 5 stars. The allure is obvious for any social New Yorker. A hidden bar in the subway? A 900 (NOW 2000) person waiting list? . I've been following the concept of a subway bar for a while. It's not a new concept -- See Tim Hunter and Barry Glick's dream of turning the 18th IRT platform onto a bar called, "Six" This was in 2002. I'm guessing you've never heard of it. Well, somehow Jey Perie and John Van Lieshout did the impossible. La Noxe is located in an active subway. It's an off shoot steps away from the main platform. I believe, it was carved out of a prior shop that the occasional subway station still have. Loads are sitting vacant, while others still have cobblers or sandwich shops. I think we can agree, a bar is much cooler. I booked a reservation in March and received an email in mid May. I've been told if you need a rezzo ASAP you can try calling or DMing but this place is the hottest new bar in NYC. Plan ahead. The entrance is hard to miss, the email is very clear. The gold sign is bright. We ran the doorbell and after a few minutes John lead us in. The staircase down reminded me of being backstage at the Met Opera. A little shabby but we ARE inside the subway. Once you pass the curtain, you're transported to a chic lounge . Very very vaporwave. Jey said he got a lot of the inspiration from Barcelona. You can tell. It's like chilling in your richwell traveled friend's basement. There is no lying, the place makes you feel cool. There were 2 other couples there that looked in love & excited. It was a nice vibe. John gave us the middle seat, which was not the best. The music (which was great!) was too loud. The chairs are comfy but too big, so you have to sit on the edge of your seat and lean over the stone slabbed table to hear your partner. He gladly let us move to another seat which again, was kind of awkward lmao. The seats are beautiful but not entirely comfortable. Again, we were sitting on the edge of our butts but at least we could hear each other. We ordered: Tangier's Sunset Secret Garden Forbidden Love Tuscan Leather French Connection Not super crazy in the ingredients department. (I do appreciate a bar that uses Carpano Antica) All of the cocktails were fine. Only one stood out - The French Connection. It's so hard to get a great espresso martini. This was the only one that made my eyes light up. A far second, Secret Garden. That kale/mezcal/lemon combo is quite nice. So not the mind blowing cocktails, but far from the worst. While we waited for our food order, the octopus & ceviche. We had more time to look around. The place was pretty empty. The place is tiny. Like dive bar status. But they have packed seats everywhere they could. There's even a two chairs a foot from the bathroom. The only decor complaint we had was the daft curtain that separates the kitchen and the bar. It's really hideous and takes you out of the cool feel. It's see through and there gaps in it so you can peek through to the brightly lit kitchen. Have you ever seen people using bed sheets as curtains? It feels exactly like that. Our octopus came and Jesus, it was incredibly good. Extremely fresh & light. The ceviche was interesting. The presentation is fun. It comes in small pull tab can. (Think Chicken of the Sea) Once again very good, but oddly came with corn nuts. We were chatting when John came over & noticed we were slow on eating. I said it was interesting, & he started a conversation to feel me out. I was surprised but pleased. I was eager to hear about the fathers of La Noxe. John listened and answered questions for a good 10 minutes. A quote that really stuck out to me, "Yeah, it's unique experience. It's cool. We're underground it could have just been that. But we wanted more." La Noxe, could have been just that but it is more. You can see that it's not just a cookie cutter bar. It could serving crap & it would still do extremely well. But there's love behind this, and it oozes out of the place and John. Let's get back to the ceviche. We were told the corn nuts were a Venezuelan thing. (Later upon research they're more Peruvian/Ecuadorian but whatever.) We accepted our ignorance & were prepared to eat around them when John compt'd it! It was incredibly unnecessary & kind. He also explained that the curtain was a fire safety thing, but y'all come on. This isn't Section 8 -- find yourself a better look. I'm mixed. I am an aesthetics whore. La Noxe is gorgeous, cozy & chic. But the cocktails are just 'aight. The food was fresh. And the service was phenomenal. I have no choice but to rate this place 5 stars because the passion. This place could just be a gimmick but you can tell but you can tell Jey & John give a shit. Which is rare in the NYC cocktail scene. It reminds me of what PDT felt like in its heyday. Before it became a shell of itself. Will La Noxe be the start of a new wave of modern speakeasies? I sure hope so. read more

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I guess I'm the first to review this place! It's THE cutest new speakeasy, located inside of an NYC subway station. I'll get right into it...the drinks were delicious. We had the Uptown Local and Tuscan Leather, both were well mixed and thought out. We also snacked on the chicken avocado bites, and the shrimp with tostones which were absolutely delicious. The owner Jey is super hands on and friendly, he was chatting with all the guests and telling us all about the history of the venue. I absolutely CANNOT wait to come back!! read more

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Hidden gem! Took a good second to find the entrance and that was with the help of an insider,haha. Music was vibrant! Quaint place and the crowd was lovely. read more

Mid. Mid for everything - ambiance, environment, drinks (secret garden and passion fruit drink were better but diluted). It's also not a real speakeasy - the entrance is plain in sight on the streets. Only the exit is thru the subway. Overrated imo. There are many other better bars. Didn't feel intimate. Mid mid mid. Pass pass pass read more

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This is the speakeasy you want to bring your friends or a date to. Unsuspecting but a welcome surprise. Located by the subway, (So Newyork) The first thing that enticed me about this spot is the welcoming fragrance, it smells sooo good here. It is clean, the decor is cute, the ambience is 100% sexy and the drinks are strong and well made. Jay the owner is such a gentleman and will do his best to accommodate. This is definitely on my IT places for the summer, and hey it's right in my neighborhood. I will definitely be back. read more

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The service makes this place awesome. Cool concept - enter through barely marked door, go down dim stairs and end up at a subterranean bar that exits to the train station. Ingenious use of overlooked real estate aside, well crafted drinks and a friendly oasis. Didn't try the food read more

The drinks are really good and the space is small but cute. It feels like the quintessential New York hidden gem! read more

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My boyfriend brought me to this lounge tonight and honestly I have no idea how he even found it. There was no sign outside the place and we had to ring to get in. They let us in despite not having a reservation but we had to stand at the bar. The spot was pretty intimate but cute. We ordered two drinks. They have a wide selection of cocktails, from their own specialty ones to the classics, as well as wines, tapas, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. The cocktails were around $18 each. Overall I enjoyed my time and would come again. :) read more

This is a great location to get your night started. Very good drinks with a sexy and eclectic vibe. Great music to get you weekend ready. read more

La Noxe - Very sexy and elegant vibe. Eclectic beats and and very good drinks. Good place to get the night started. - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Tiny bar with so much elegance that you have to try it. Enter in a small door next to the subway on the sidewalk entrance/exit into the subway uptown. Really convenient if you live on the 1 train. Great service and doesn't take itself too seriously. read more

(Tldr: Do not book a private event here) Extremely rude bartenders. We had a private event (the whole bar to ourselves) and the bartender treated us with no respect and with rude attitude. Just to name 1 example, I simply asked when my drink is ready since I've been waiting for a while and she responded with "we are not machines" in a sassy tone. Very unnecessary behavior and should not be working here. I would never recommend anyone hosting an event here. (Or even coming here.) Don't pay expensive prices for this treatment. Rude staff seem to be a theme here in the recent reviews. I hope management can do something. read more

We went here for drinks and it was a pretty relaxed atmosphere for a speakeasy. It wasn't too crowded or loud which was good. The drinks were average but nothing really creative or exciting. My friend who had been there before said the drink quality was better before so I guess it fluctuates based on the bartenders. We didn't try the food but it's really nice that they have some options. It's always a challenge to get a bite at speakeasy bars but it's really appreciated when the drinks are strong, the night is long, and you're going bar to bar. They usually don't allow pictures but we asked the waitress to take one for us and she did. The room has a cool red light tint which is great for pictures and mood setting. read more

La Noxe in the garment district is a speakeasy hidden in the 28th street 1 station. The space is small and intimate and the bar serves some excellent cocktails and bites to nosh on. We loved the espresso martini, banana daiquiri and the Serrano ham and cheese platter. La Noxe is a cool joint for anyone looking to dip their toe into the speakeasy scene read more

Update....and now we are banned. I think all of the PR and press has gotten to their heads. As A native New Yorker i ain't got time to pay for $17 drinks and nasty service. My money will go to support other business. read more

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Could have been a cute vibe and drinks were what was expected at a speakeasy, all that was ruined by the unwelcoming rude staff. At every opportunity they were arrogant. Disappointing and overrated! read more

Do not come to this place, it's a joke. The door guy who was wearing a t shirt of a world map is the absolute worse with a horrible attitude -- he should be fired. We had a party of 4 and he said it'll be about a 45 minute wait and will text us. 90 minutes later, we checked back in in case the number wasn't right and he said it'll be another 10-15 minutes. We come back 30 minutes later and see that he let 4 of his friends in and suggested we go home. It would've been one thing if he told us upfront that he didn't think we'd be able to get in but then tell us twice a fake time to waste our time. Plenty of other speakeasies with better service in NYC, do yourself a favor and skip this one. read more

Through a friend's recommendation and the excitement surrounding this place's social media page, I was excited to stop by and check it out. I went alone to feel out if this could be a good spot to host friends for my upcoming birthday. It was a Monday evening and according to Resy, there were availability throughout the rest of the evening so I didn't think it would be an issue stopping by without a reservation. I arrived and found that the off the avenue entrance was easy to find. I rang the doorbell as instructed and after a few minutes of no response, I double checked on google and the Resy page to confirm it was open, which it was. I rang a second AND third time and finally after about 7 minutes i was grudgingly greeted by a staff member. I explained to them that although i hadn't made a reservation, I was interested in checking out the place for my upcoming birthday and having a "quick cocktail". They quickly informed me it wouldn't be possible as they were "fully booked for the evening" I tried to negotiate the matter, letting them know it was just me and I was fine with sitting at the bar. My offer was declined, reiterating that everything was booked for the evening. Being the relentless New Yorker I am, I asked if I could do a quick walk thru to see if the space could accomodate my friends and I. This offer was finally accepted, but it came with am emphasises commitment to make it a "quick in and out". I thought to myself "Wow it must busy tonight" That thought was quickly corrected when I got downstairs to see several bar seats available along with some available seating around the perimeter. I did a quick pass through as promised and left through the exit letting out in the 1 station. Although I was offered the contact email for the events team, this was the extent of the staff providing a welcoming experience. Needless to say, this will not be a place i revisit or actually visit I should say. Very disappointing. read more

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So so bad. Wanted to get my friends who were visiting from out of state to a decent speakeasy. So this is what happened. I wrote to them for a reservations but didnt hear back. Then i emailed again and then finally heard back saying it would be a 90-min reservation at 6.30p. I was like thats ok. I just wanted my friends to get a good experience. When we got there, it started off ok but just went completely downhill pretty soon. We entered at 6.15p. 15 mins before our time expecting to wait but they seated us immediately and didnt say anything. We ordered some cocktails with some food. They came out pretty quick. Finally after 2 rounds we wanted us some sunbstantial food and we ordered the sandwich. Our host took our order at 7.10p and came out in 5/7 mins and said he cannot give us tht as we have to vacate the table at 7.30. So the sandwich wont be ready by then. I asked him why 7.30 and he said he came in at 6 instead of 6.30p and this is a 90-min reservation. Whn we told him we came im at 6.15p, he had a audacity to tell us quite grudgingly and I quote " Ok, i will allow you 10 mins more". ALLOW YOU?!? what are we? in school? And if they were so worried about 90 mins tell us nicey when we came in that we'll have to leave at 7.45 or we have to wait for 15 mins to get seated. Its not like we weren't ordering. We had ordered more food and drinks than the other tables around (only 3 more tables to be exact). I walked upto the host and the bartender and told them exactly what I thought of the situation. Not sure if this was racist or just oberall bad service but I am miserable that i tools my friends frm Out of town for this and also my husband's and mine first speakeasy after the pandemic. So disapointed! :(( Never again! If this is the kinda service then trust me there are multiple other nice speakeasy experiences with great service! read more

Small but cute space. Needs better service. If you are of a certain complexion, you may have problems here. Would not recommend. read more

Mmm they say they allow walk-ins but didn't feel very welcomed as one. This place is super duper small so if you can make a reservation do it. I walked in with a friend as was told we could only stay for 30min at the bar. We didn't end up staying or ordering a drink because it didn't make sense to only sit for 30min. The bartender was kind and tried to see if he could get us more time, but the host was not very welcoming. I most likely won't be back. There's a lot of other speakeasies in the city that have a more welcoming vibe. read more

Mediocre service. Simple bar menu. The cocktails were okay. It took forever to get the drinks, even though the menu looks very simple. read more

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Drinks are great. Tunes are great. Service is great. They actually have quite a large food menu as well right now as well. Unfortunately the actual entrance is not from the subway like depicted on social media, only the exit. read more

Had one of the best nights in Manhattan here. The bartenders know what's up. Every cocktail was absolutely perfect. And the music was bumpin all night! Highly recommend if you want a festive night out. read more

A bit hard to find the entrance at first, but that only adds to the fun What I ordered: La Noxe's Banana Daiquiri Hard Facts Osaka - Palermo (Shishito Peppers) Capri (Caprese) The Galician (Octopus) What I'd order again: La Noxe's Banana Daiquiri Hard Facts Osaka - Palermo (Shishito Peppers) Capri (Caprese) The Galician (Octopus) read more

Drinks were good. Service ok but not as advertised: very minimal food- not what was on their website.

Terrible management that lied to guests even though our host reserved the venue in advance. They refused to let in guests even though the bar was booked for an even greater capacity. All around terrible vibes that ruined the night. Will not be going back. read more

We had a hard time finding this speakeasy. We had to ring the doorbell a few times before we were let in. There was a complimentary coat check. The drinks were good. This is a once in a while type of bar, not my everyday bar. There were not that many people there. It had nice low key vibes read more

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La Noxe has a unique point of entry that made it fun to find. Once inside, there is a living room vibe. The music on the night we visited was fantastic retro - 80s British. The drink list is short. We drank wine. The hype for this place far outweighs the experience. Drinks cost the same as going to a rooftop bar, where you typically pay a few dollars more for the view. The wall benches had straight backs against the wall; there were a few chairs in the center of the room that looked more comfortable (although another review classifies them as uncomfortable). Because of the small number of places, reservations seem a good idea. But, this is the kind of place that is better unplanned. A nice hideaway to surprise out of town friends as your neighborhood local or a place you can pop into to see what is happening. read more

This place is the epitome of nostalgia. I've recently embarked on a tour of speakeasies in NYC and this one by far is one of the best. The food (all tapas) is delicious. And the drinks are good and affordable!!! Then you exit into the train station. How convenient is that if you're taking the train. I hope my next speakeasy visit go as well as the 2x (!!) I've gone to La Noxe. read more

The entrance is on w 28th street in a nondescript building. You walk down a flight of stairs to get to the bar. Inside it has mostly 70s chic vibes. Small maximum party size, the space is small and intimate. The hummus bites were delicious! Cocktails were not too sweet and priced at $17. Overall good experience. read more

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It's a VERY small speakeasy that probably seats around 15 people max. As a result, it has a pretty cute, relaxed, and intimate vibe - although the music was quite loud so my friends and I had to sort of shout over it in order to talk. The drinks are mediocre and overpriced; as someone else noted, they only have a few cocktails for $18 each. I wouldn't come back here again nor would I recommend it to friends. read more

Not surprising this place had a long wait list the second they opened. One of the best and most unique bars I've been to. The bar and space is everything you want it to be. The bar is truly is in the subway, and it embraces that (see the drink name below). At the same time, it's chic in a very classy way. The vibe is intimate, but lively. Perfect for date night. My girlfriend and I had a great time! I got the Uptown Local and she got a chablis. Shout-out to Jay, the owner. He had the perfect wine recommendation for what she was in the mood for. Their specialty, the Uptown Local was delicious. It has tropical notes from the pineapple rum and coconut but has an oak-like mature finish. Perfect cocktail for any mood. Get on the wait list now because it's only going to get longer :) read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday (she had rented out the spot for the evening). Fun speakeasy feel with the entrance being unassuming (ring the doorbell) and the exit directly into the 28th street 1 train subway station. The walk down to the actual bar from the entrance could use some work - sad looking curtain blocking what felt like a lot of old storage...but once inside the vibe was good and importantly their drinks were actually quite tasty - liked almost every cocktail I had (but they aren't super strong as I had several). read more

Went here for a friend's private birthday party. The venue is small and charming, it made for a very intimate party feel. Service was amazing, food was great, and bartenders kept the drinks flowing alll night. Would definitely recommend hosting an event at La Noxe to other friends. read more

Terrible experience. My friend hosted a private birthday party here from 10pm - 1am, but for some reason they stopped letting in guests at midnight. The bar was not at capacity, the guest list was under capacity as well. Incredibly rude bartender and doorman, don't waste your money on this place. read more

Drinks were tasty and staff were great. "90 minute reservation" is about the lamest sh*t i can imagine though. Why would you ever make this a rule? It's like "start having fun, and then leave." On this point alone I give a "don't recommend". read more

Fun, cozy works easy tucked under the 1 train 28th street station. The door to get in is located on the SE corner of 28/6th. Inside, it's a vibe. With white shiny counter tops, a cobalt blue couch, a few tables for two, faded blush walls and carpet, a 1960's vibe, and a Cosme chef to feed you, you can't wrong. The cocktails are mid-range NYC prices. We got their avocado chicken bites, which were quite good. If you come here starving, be prepared to empty your wallet, but I'd definitely recommend this place for pre/post dinner digestives with one or two people. Make sure to make your reservations early! read more

As a person who worked in hospitality (internationally) I just want to save your money and keep you away from that questionable experience. Unbelievably terrible service, extremely unprofessional staff and the owner was absolutely awful. read more

Cocktails were avg, but good ambience & music. Quite an intimate setting - only space for 4-6 parties at a time.