favorite burger I've had in UWS to date. wowow you ever get the feeling when you walk-in somewhere and EVERYTHING hits right? couple irish coffees + pornstar martini. very quality cocktails nobody's burger (def add bacon) walks a fully-loaded fine line & nails it. indulgent, but never messy. perfect meat-sauce-toppings proportions where the first bite is as good as the last (EVEN ON A GLUTEN-FREE BUN). french toast sticks are out of this world + one helluva breakfast burrito if I lived in the neighborhood this would be my go-to "let's meet up" spot. day or night read more

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- really 4.5 - great service - great chicken sandwich - delicious drinks - nachos were ok - chicken wings were different, in a good way - was not the biggest fan of the oysters - I love the diver atmosphere with good food and good drink read more

This is my favorite burger and fries. The bartender server is so fun and nice. I don't drink but people there seem to be enjoying. The music is good. I f Usually get delivery but this was cool to eat there. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday early evening and got a booth easily. Had a falafel burger and ordered two cocktails; How to Start a Fire and Assemble the Empire-- the former was my go-to, Smokey and spicy while the other was milky and too sweet. The falafel burger was pretty good! And the fries it came with were tasty. Service was speedy, I dug the lighting and ambiance. Clean, neat spot in the neighborhood. Competitive pricing (spent about $70 in all, including tip). Would stop in again. Not stuffy at all. read more

Nobody Told Me - Carbonated Cosmo & Assemble the Empire - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Favorite Sunday & Monday Spot to Go to. Late night eats till 1:15am. 2am Bar Closes. Shout Out to Justin & Will & Nara read more

Nobody Told Me - Taco Tuesday. $5 for one. " Fish Taco " 9/10 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great service! The bartenders were very polite, and friendly. Super quick service. This was an unexpected visit while traveling and I was very pleased with my experience! Very relaxing and welcoming environment! read more

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First time here, the spicy chicken and shrimp roll sliders were delicious, great post workout munch. Had their passion fruit mojito as well, two of them. Would come back, these upper west side places are a hit or miss sometimes but I don't feel bloated or tired, so thought I'd share. The ambience is also refreshing, candles are lit when lights are turned off. Service is great, employees have warm and welcoming attitudes. read more

Nobody Told Me - Passion fruit mojito - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Lived in the area on the UWS for many years and it was my go to. Food - Hands down best burger in the city. I've had it many many times. Since I moved I either order ahead to take it home or make sure I stop in to eat. Elevated double smash burger. It stayed together and it's just Devine. The falafel burger is also great amongst other items on the menu. Cocktails are great as well. Service - you basically grab an open table and they bring you water. The rest is on you. You go to the bar to order and pay the bill. They just bring the food. The bartenders are very attentive and friendly. Ambiance - cool atmosphere. The music is perfect. Not too soft and not too loud. I would always bring people here from out of town. Perfect example of an nyc bar with a great vibe. All age groups too. I was there last night and to my left were a couple. To my right were four senior citizens enjoying food and cocktails as well. Hit this place up. Just don't say Nobody told you about it. read more

A cozy cocktail bar. There's a variety of seating - bar seats, booths and high tops. They have a good happy hour. $10-$12 drinks and $10-$12 small bites. They also have a larger food menu. You order at the bar and pick your drinks up there. Food is delivered to your table. Went on a Friday night and the place was pretty chill until around 7pm and then it really picked up. Got super crowded and very loud. If that's not your scene, I suggest going on off-peak times. I had a glass of wine and the carbonated cosmo. The cosmo was good but apparently super strong!! Even though I was eating throughout the night, the cosmo hit me like a ton of bricks. We had queso, chickpeas and fries to snack on. Loved the queso dip. The staff were generally friendly and attentive throughout the evening. This is a great place to come as a group or even solo for a quick drink. read more

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The egg plant dip is perfect. Refreshing, tasty, and comes with a great combination of 'crisps' and veggie dippers. The shrimp roll is perfectly sized with tender well seasoned shrimp (slightly spicy, salty, and a nuance of herb) accompanied by a complementary spread. I have now also tried to Kohlrabi Caesar salad. Such a great salad. High quality ingredients. Not-too strong of a Caesar flavor, well tossed. The Kohlrabi is slightly sweet and just proportioned and seperated well to eat. Next level salad. read more

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon and was served by the male bartender. He was very attentive and made great cocktails! The food was 10/10. Everything tasted freshly made. Would definitely come back to enjoy their happy hour. The place plays great music and it has a chill vibe to it. read more

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Once in a while I crave their chicken sandwich (it's that good) and I bring my friends here. They ordered Caesar salad which was also delicious. The staff is always kind and friendly. The vibe is unpretentious and fun. read more

Random find after dinner. Nice for a quick stop in for drinks. Small bar with other open seating and big booth on the back. Server was friendly and made a yummy sour cocktail. Ambiance is very chill, good for small or large crowds. read more

Nobody Told Me - Mescal pine & citrus berry mocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

nobody told me -- but I told my sister we had to stop here when she blessed me with her presence a few days ago. We were worried there would be a wait but it was practically empty when we arrived around 4pm on Labor Day, to our luck and joy. Interior is so cozy and cute with the wallpaper and bar area. Both of us were in love with the experience. There was only one server/bartender and he was killing it behind the bar and with the table top service even with a steady flow of customers shortly after our arrival. 1st: incredible cocktails: How To Start A Fire margarita (got 2) + Copy Of A Copy + So What? HH cocktail. Exactly as described, beautifully presented. 2nd: the food was sublime. Seriously, everything was just so creative and delicious. Ordered: -fish tacos, fried chicken slider for sis, shishitos with bbq glaze, basic but perfectly done fries with addictive leek dip and smokey ketchup, and a spinach&artichoke empanada with a dusting of spices. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised that the tacos ($5 for Happy Hour) were so large and generously topped (including unseen avocado).. and I'm typically a huge proponent of "less is more". No other HH version comes close for the value. I'm a fish taco connoisseur fr and those were some of the best I've had in so long -- definitely my new Manhattan favorite. We could not stop raving about the service and our meals for hours!! must come back to try more of the menu / whatever is new! Happy Hour is every day from 3PM to 6PM. food aaaand drink specials! read more

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Wait a minute - this is a bar?! The saving grace from the poorly executed signage illuminating the existence of this hidden foodies paradise is simply, the food. I was traveling through the area, staying at some nearby digs, when I was craving a simple late night burger; it was 10p. Nothing fancy. Just some meat. Some cheese. Basics. I pulled up the handy dandy ordering app and found Nobody Told Me just 900' north of where I was staying. Never mind the levels of snow on the ground, the single digit temps outside, I needed to walk. So I donned my oversized polar bear of a jacket, some sneaks, and took off on a walk that should have been just three blocks through the snow. No biggie. As the brisk air tickled my eyeballs peeking through my furry hood, I walked three blocks, stopped, and checked my directions. How could I have missed it?? I turned around, walked back half a block or so, and had to peer into businesses thinking perhaps I missed it because it was closed. In the near distance I spied a dimly lit, cursive written, neonish sign that was close enough to the words Nobody Told Me and bee lined for warmth. As I got closer, it seemed closed. Dang. There goes my late night craving. I turned towards the door, peered in, and hot dang, it was open~! Dim lights. Fully crowded. That must be a good sign - right?! I walked in and was surprised to find a VERY bustling diveyesque bar filled with people smiling, chatting, and enjoying their favorites bevs. I walked to the bar and was greeted immediately. I ordered the double cheeseburger. Nothing fancy. Just the one item. My order was taken with gratitude, reminded that the meal comes with fries, and asked if I wanted to add anything else. The burger was prepped, and walked out to me by the most pleasant person who had also taken my order. Shock. A dive bar? I walked back to my digs (still had work to get back to), with a new found appreciation and what will likely become my regular spot when I am in town. Oh, and the burger? Puhlease - DEE-LISH~!! Not your typical dive bar. read more

No frills cocktail bar with a great happy hour. Wines, beers, and certain cocktails are under $10 and they have a $5 snack menu. You order at the bar. The place is small so it can fill up. Summer is nice because there is some additional seating outside. I've only gone for drinks and appetizers but they've all been great. I love the fries with leek dip and the masala chickpeas. The dinner menu looks nice so I will need to come sometime for that. The cocktail menu does change seasonally but some drinks are always on the menu. read more

Nobody Told Me - Mezcal cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great happy hour spot near manhattan valley area. Stopped in before a dinner reservation and they had bomb cocktails, white Negroni on draft! And $2 dollar oysters. Excellent bar service as well. Give it a stop! read more

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I went here for dinner with my friend and we shared both the regular cheeseburger (comes with double patties) and the falafel burger. We loves both of them! The cheeseburger reminds me of a hearty and elevated Big Mac and the falafe burger was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Each burger came with a mountain of fries that crispy but soft. Burgers were about $20 each. Open seating and you order at the bar. Menu is on a QR code. It's definitely a cute place to check out and the burgers are delicious. read more

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Walking in nobody is there to greet you and seat you at a table, which isn't a problem but no one tells you anything till you ask. When you sit where you'd like they will bring a menu but you have to go up to the register and tell them what you want which I felt kinda weird about. The ambience of the place is a chill and cozy spot if you aren't looking for anything fancy, and just wanna come in, eat, and leave. Lastly, the food was overall good. We got the French toast, avocado on toast,the eggplant dip and a side of fries. The French toast was good had like a lemon zest to it and wasn't too sweet. Avocado on toast was bland but ok. And the fries were good with the leek dip it came with. read more

Nobody Told Me - French toast, eggplant dip,avocado on toast and fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Good burger, good fries, good vibe. Not much you can criticize about this Columbia area bar. Enjoyed a nice night out and the bartenders were friendly. Food: Fries were exceptionally good and crunchy, I enjoyed the seasoning. The Arnold Palmer was overly sweet, if you have a sweet tooth it may be the drink for you. The burger was great as well, it was one of the better burgers I had in the area. For $30 I wa content. Please be aware that the bar has a self-seating policy. read more

Stumbled upon this place while out getting some exercise!! Love, love, love it!! Incredible fun vibe on a Saturday afternoon during happy hour!! BARTENDER JUSTIN is awesome!! Welcoming and low key and an awesome mixologist!! Cocktails = perfection! "Pennecillin, Copy of a Copy, White Negroni" all were great!!! Food fine too!! Great happy hour!! Great service!! We will definitely be back!! Love this place!!! read more

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Absolutely love nobody told me, great drinks and great staff!! The pornstar martini is one of my favs (and I know pornstar martinis!)

Went there on a friend first meeting and she and I loved the drinks and the energy in this bar. Lots of great voices and the bartenders and servers were so nice and welcoming. read more

***4 1/2 stars*** A few days ago when we were planning our up-and-down Manhattan hike, I asked my only UWS contact for a lunch/cocktail recommendation that was "edgy" and "open-minded about sweaty people." This was her immediate response, and yes, I will continue seeking her opinions on such matters. As soon as I laid eyes on the hipster snow globe lamp things by the bar, I knew we were in good hands. My chum and I stopped in for a brunch before noon this past Saturday. She'd also been here before and supported the spot, so the fact that this ended up being a positive experience wasn't remotely surprising given that I managed to get two separate endorsements on it beforehand. It might have been the slightly ominous weather slash humidity, but there was maybe one other table occupied and it was very quiet/chill in here. Magnificent, magnificent progress had been made from Bowling Green to here (I think we did it in three hours, and that was with a prior diner stop, so yeah - gold standard urban hiking right there), so multiple cocktails were in order. I gave the bourbon one a long look but decided with the July heat to pivot to something more refreshing and went with the Pink Robots ($15), featuring carbonated lemon vodka and strawberry-champagne shrub. It was tasty but not mind-blowing - I think in hindsight I would have opted for something that wasn't quite as citrus, though the strawberry-champagne certainly helped the situation considerably. We also split two apps, one sweeter, one more savory - the French toast sticks ($16) and the bacon dates ($15). Both were very solid. The best I've had? No, but still really good and worth recommending. This place knows what it's doing when it comes to supporting cast members with its dishes. Blueberry maple? Of course it should be included with French toast. Whipped ricotta and MORE maple? Yes, 100% should be hanging out with the bacon dates. Very strong optics and decisions made in the kitchen. The service was excellent. The bartender was also the de facto waitress behind the counter, and was very friendly/hospitable/accessible. I also appreciate that even though it was a slower time there, she was ALWAYS finding ways to occupy her time - whenever I went up for a food or drink order, she was busily chopping up garnishes for future cocktails and/or tidying up. We also might have been suffering from price point PTSD after finding out 80 blocks south that disposable cameras are now about $45 (don't get me started), but given that this is an edgy brunch spot on the northern part of the UWS, I thought the prices were pretty competitive here. I'd absolutely come back, hike or no hike. read more

Nobody Told Me - Bacon Dates. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Will and Angel were the most welcoming people. I felt so at home and love everyone here. I am gonna be bringing my (influencer) friends here. Genuinely made our experience amazing read more

My friend and I walked in at 7 pm on a weekday and there happened to be people leaving, so we snagged a table (all seating is first come first serve). I tried: + Bonita apple bomb + Call to arms cocktail + Spicy chicken sandwich + Spinach and artichoke dip empanada + Mac and cheese Food was pretty hit or miss. The mac and cheese was the best thing we ate, the chicken sandwich was bad, and the empanada was somewhere in the middle. The bonita apple bomb cocktail was fantastic, though. As for the ambiance/service: I'm either old, or it was VERY LOUD in there. Service was nonexistent. I'll leave this one for the Columbia kids. read more

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Such a cute vibey spot! Came for drinks with some friends and easily found a seat (Saturday evening). It's a bit dark with a cute sign with their name in lights. You go up to the bar to order and they'll quickly serve you your drinks. Everyone is super friendly and really nice. I got a pina colada-daiquiri mix - it wasn't too strong as you'd expect but my friends drink was pretty strong. Everyone loved their drinks - especially mine! My drink was really creamy and sweet and reminded me of ice cream. So tasty! Would def recommend and will be back to try their food options! read more

Nobody Told Me - pina colada, daiquiri - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Three years later and still a great happy hour spot! Wines for $10, beers for $7, selected cocktails for $12, but what really takes the cake here are the bar bites which are absolutely delicious. These include the crispy fish tacos, little shrimp rolls, and spicy chicken sliders which were all great and very flavorful. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance is warm. Its a 10/10 in all aspects and a remaining staple on my list. read more

What a fun, friendly, neighborhood wine/cocktail bar! I've always passed this place on my walk and every time it's popping! My friends and I decided to pop in before our way home and we are so glad that we did. We ordered oysters, sliders, fries, and a few drinks. Oysters were so fresh and delicious. The sliders are only available until 6pm, during happy hour, but they are a must have! And you can't do wrong with fries! Drinks were a hit! There's not too much space inside, so it might be hard to find seats, but if you can this place is definitely a vibe and great music! read more

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A great bar to grab a drink with a friend. The cocktails were very creative and with fun names and a great vibe. The space is medium size with some outdoor space if you want to enjoy the weather read more

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Fish tacos highly recommend :) great service, nice music , delicious food . Would love to come back

While this is absolutely a drink first type spot, I have to talk about the burger first. Think Big Mac on steroids, double smash burger, shredded lettuce, a classic sauce on a fresh bun that holds it all in place, and what you get, is a masterpiece. Arguably my favorite burger in Manhattan. Come for the burger, trust me. Anyway, on to the rest - for UWS, reasonable drink prices, cool upbeat cocktail bar vibe, cool and chic but can still come in casual without skipping a beat. Great drink menu, gets a bit loud weekend nights, but still a blast, with polite, attentive staff. Outside the burger and chicken sandwich (which is also good!), it's a small plates spot, so if you're looking for a full meal and those don't do it for you, it might not be your cup of tea. However, it's one of my go-to spots, 10/10 recommend. read more

This place was so cool! We came mostly for the drinks because the drink menu is much longer than the food menu and the bar looks amazing. The drinks were definitely on point. But wow. We were stunned by how good the food was. We got the hamburger, the spicy fried chicken sandwich, and the shrimp sliders for mains and got the bacon dates as a starter. The entrees came out before the dates and we were actually so thankful because the salty smoky fries offset the sweetness of the dates perfectly. Definitely loud and with less seating than one might hope, we still shouted happily to each other over a delicious meal. The only thing I might say could have made it better would be a curtain over the door or one of those temporary foyers that create a second door. This place was hopping on a Friday night and the constant open and closing of the door made it a bit chilly (we were seated right by the door and wow I feel like an octogenarian writing this) Side note: we had a short wait for a table, and the menu says to please order at the bar, but the lovely hostess came to check on us, give us water, offered to take our order, all the while running around with dozens of delivery orders and making sure each delivery man left with the right order. An absolute hero, I don't know what they would do without her. read more

Nobody Told Me - QR code menu - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food and service! I was too busy catching up with a friend talking and I slipped taking my good food pics. You must try the queso, jerk wings, fries, and my friend loved her Brussel sprouts. Omg I really don't have a pic of the queso! It was so good I ordered some to go but, tell them no apples and check the box too if you order to go. I told them no apples but, they did anyway and it ruined my chips. read more

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The fanciest looking bar in this neighborhood with its colorful wallpaper, neon signs, and modern interior. Drinks are pricier here than the bars nearby, but also fancier. They rotate out one part of their drink menu and have a signature group of drinks (that i think they designed at the bar) that is on year round. One of my coworkers said this is her go to bar for dates since she lives neaby but she did say its too loud to have proper conversations. Its always loud and the music is very mainstream. Apparently neighbors have called the cops on this place to keep their music down and they turn it back up after the cops leave. If you want to avoid the noise, they have an outdoor seating area as well but its poorly lit so be mindful of bugs when it hot out. Drinks here are pretty good. Bartenders are also nice. I've gotten a couple of free shots of the nice tequila here (the one where they ring the bell on top, forgot the name). I personally find the vibe here confusing. There's too many different things happening in the interior (wallpaper, signs, decor) and it somehow works but not exactly. The music is also too loud for me. I want to enjoy a drink and a conversation when I'm at a nicer bar. This just confuses me on what its supposed to be. Cool to check out if you're looking for a nicer bar in the area so it gets 3 stars from me. read more

I love this spot and always recommend it when ppl ask me for reccs in the area. The staff is friendly and it's a great place to chill and relax. It's somehow never too loud in there, and the bathrooms are always neat and clean even though it's often packed with people. All of the food is super good, and I find the drinks to be decent too. The pricing isn't bad either. My only complaint is that their "order at the bar" system can be dangerous. My friend spoke to the bartender about her seafood allergy when she placed an order for chicken tacos. One of our other friends ordered the fish tacos, and the rest of us order other items from the menu. Then 3 people we'd never seen/spoken to before brought the food out and placed one set of the tacos in front of my friend with the allergy. Thinking the tacos were hers, she took a bite only to have it be fish tacos. We asked the bartender what type of fish was in the tacos, and the bartender DID NOT KNOW. I find it to be really dangerous to not know the food you're serving at an establishment, especially for ppl with allergies. It also didn't seem like the bartender relayed my friends allergies to the rest of the staff, which resulted in her being given tacos that can kill her. Luckily she had her EpiPen and allergy meds with her, but it was incredibly scary and a completely avoidable experience. I feel like the establishment handled the entire thing quite poorly. We're now scared to go back there. read more

I've always heard about this place and finally got the chance to go recently! Arrived narrowly missing the Happy Hour, but that wasn't really a problem... hope to be able to make it next time though! The cocktails were soo yummy and decently strong so it is quite worth. And very pretty for the gram (and yelp). Also, the food is delicious for a bar. Although, the eggplant dip was salty, the cucumber and lettuce and pita balanced it out (I just wished that there was more). Also the chicken sandwich is SO BOMB. Not even that spicy but so crispy and the right amount of salt. Will be back! read more

We came here for happy hour and really enjoyed it. Nice relaxing atmosphere. The tinga nachos are amazing. Also enjoyed the burger. Staff is friendly and enjoyable. read more

A little gem on the upper west side! Great service, food, ambiance and drinks! Can't wait to come again and try other menu items. read more

Nobody Told Me - Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This is a cool spot. I was in a friend's neighborhood and wanted a quick libation. The decor and ambiance was what drew me to the venue. I sat at the bar and only ordered drinks. I first did the beer and a shot. But I noticed they had a good variety of quality libations and had a glass of some authentic tequila from Mexico. The staff was nice, friendly and efficient. Would I pass through again? Yes. read more