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    Prohibition

    3.9 (522 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Loud
    Good for dancing

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    Carmen D.

    Great food, great service, great live music. Would definitely recommend. Try to get a reservation because this place gets packed!

    Prohibition Happy Hour & Speak Easy
    Ingrid P.

    I have resided on the UWS for over 38+ years, and have a love relationship with Prohibition fine dining & Jazz venue since 2003. A soulful music haven, paying homage to the 1920's flavor; with impromptu melody goodness. During one of my frequent hangout appearances, Chaka Khan graced her presence, shut the house down & blew the roof off the building. The delectable food, savory flavors and my favorites are: Tuna Poke Crisps, Lollipop Lamb Chops, Crackling Pork Shank, Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, and "Pro" Pie for Two. There insanely delicious flavored cocktails are: The Bootlegger Old Fashioned and Frozen Cosmo; not watered down. Trust me, their electrify, high energetic toxicating vibe is suitable for all who are curious, daring and want pure fun from a live bang or gut wrenching melodically sound from his, her or their voices, puts a spell all over you; and I LOVED IT The staff, deserve an open blank check or countless gratuity for keeping their attention on you, so you want for nothing. Just enjoy the food, cocktails and the live band; so you can drift into the atmosphere and feel it wrap around you lovingly. Oh, I highly recommend Prohibition, just because...treat yourself, don't cheat yourself.

    Tom cat tonic
    Lauren M.

    Prohibition is an awesome bar, restaurant and live music venue. They open at 4:30pm and start serving food at 5pm. They have an awesome happy hour with $12 cocktails and $8 wine. I had the tom cat tonic and it was amazing!!! I did the restaurant week menu which was $45 for 3 courses - I chose the heirloom carrots, gnocchi and chocolate cake. It was a solid, good meal. The bar snacks sounded good too and are only $10 during happy hour. Service was spectacular, very attentive and friendly. The restaurant is pretty large and has a speakeasy bar in the back. The bathroom situation is not ideal - located down a flight of stairs past an open kitchen, but what can you do? Live music begins at 7pm and runs for most of the evening. Truly underrated hip spot in a neighborhood that lacks a bit of edge at times.

    Frozen cosmo, nearly empty!
    Andrew H.

    Another exceptional visit to Prohibition. Great food, outstanding cocktails. Great vibes with a live singer.

    Vincent P.

    It's all about the vibes. Went here for drinks ONLY, and musical performance. Before you come in, there's already a $20 fee for entrance. The musical group or band changes every weekend or every night I think. But for that night, it was a band singing all the great tunes of 90s and early aughts. It was great. We had two glasses of Chardonnay each, service was nice and quick. Will come back and check out the food next time!

    Mount Sinai Breast Surgery Team
    R. C.

    I have had our staff holiday party here twice. Both times the space accommodated well over 120 people easily. We did passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. They offer multiple menu options, depending on your budget and set up preference. The staff is super accommodating and I love their cool outfits with suspenders, which match the cool space and decor. There are plenty of bathrooms for the number of people we had in the space and two full bars so didn't feel crowded. There is a stage for entertainment and they let us bring in our own DJ, but also offered to help provide us with entertainment if needed. The space in front of the stage was cleared of tables so that people could dance, and dance they did!! Michael the owner was very kind and allowed us to reschedule not once but twice without penalty and was very understanding. He checked in throughout the party to make sure everyone was good and even followed up afterwards. Food is delicious. drinks were great and plentiful and the venue was cost friendly. They also offered coat check, since we had the party during the winter months, which I find most places cannot accommodate and so then you end up with a sea of coats everywhere. Necessary! All and all great space. Great staff. Great price. Great location. Clean space. Great food. And my team had a great time. We will be back. Thank you Prohibition Team , From the Mount Sinai Breast Cancer Team.

    Sarah B.

    We originally booked the Baylander for our son's 1st birthday, but due to inclement weather, we had to move our party over to Prohibition. From booking our party a couple months ago, up until the very last moments of our event, all of the staff that we communicated with and worked with were extremely helpful, friendly, and flexible and they truly made our son's first birthday an event to remember forever! For the price point, I think it's money well spent. Because the food was delicious, and all of our guests commented that they enjoyed the food and drinks. We hired our own outside entertainment, and we were also allowed to bring in outside catering, strictly for a whole lechon carving and a custom cake, so I thought that was nice of the establishment to allow us to do that. They also had A/V equipment available that allowed us to loop a slideshow that I had made. They handled our cake cutting and even helped us clean up at the end of the event. If I had another special occasion to have a party, I would work with this group again!

    Frozen cosmo, chicken skewers and my absolutely favorite buffalo cauliflower
    Dawn R.

    Prohibition is by far one of my all time favorite places to be. Either for a quick happy hour after work or for a private event I am never disappointed. Drinks on point, food always delicious and the staff is absolutely amazing, attentive and welcoming. The vibes is so chill and relaxed I'll always be a loyal patron.

    How can one egg roll be $15?
    Scott J.

    We came during happy hour only to leave upset that we didn't get a happy hour menu. The egg roll starter was super tiny and $15. Then the burrata was $20 and only came with two pieces of bread. We got charged another $5 for extra toasted bread. I can see why this place is called prohibition. I plan to live up to its name and not come back. I should've skipped going there to begin with. There are way too many other places around with true happy hours.

    Great band
    Van V.

    Went here for the music on Saturday. Great band. Very crowded, but that's because it's a fun place with a good band and fun vibe. We sat at bar seats for first half hour and ordered our wine and beer. Just before band starts, they move the bar seats. So ok, we stand for the rest. Fun music made all worthwhile!

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    Came here for an event such a great vibe . The food and drinks are good quality. Staff is very friendly. I would definitely come back .

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    Ian D.

    Your review is very much appreciated, Amber. We hope to see you again

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    It was a great find on a random hangout night. Live music, reasonably priced drinks with friendly service made an impromptu evening fun.

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    Great food .Loved it.Taste great .Delivered on time.Healthy food .Great taste.Would order again

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    We really appreciate it, Jean.

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    Manager was very friendly, resolved my issue expeditiously. Excellent spot for live music and drinks!

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    Any vegan option on the dinner menu or can items be customized to be vegan?

    We can customize a vegan dish. Please notify a manager when you arrive

    Is this bar still open?

    Yep

    Is there a reopening date in mind? or is reopening not happening at all? Loved this place

    Same! I'm dying for it to reopen. The community needs this spot back

    Can someone who wants to spread their singing taent perform?

    Is there a cover charge to get in?

    No-never on the nights that I have been

    I was wondering how to book a gig at Prohibition. Also is this place 18 and older or?

    For band bookings, please email Natalie@prohibition.net.

    We have a plan to go this Saturday night. Do i have to make a reservation?

    It looks like they take reservations, so you should call and ask! But, I will say that compared to some other hot bars in the area, this one's usually not as crowded and equally nice :)

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    Review Highlights - Prohibition

    Michael helped us choose the perfect band,and Kayly, along the service team that evening, were attentive hosts.

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