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    Raines Law Room

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiffany V.

    Truly phenomenal and inventive cocktails in an intimate cozy setting! Love the rotating menu and attentive service here! A great spot after work, date night, or girls night! Came on a saturday night around 9pm, and luckily we were able to walk in with no resy with no wait !

    Jake B.

    Really cool speakeasy. The environment is really cool, with spread out couches separated by curtains. The staff were kind and efficient. Great place to hang out and have good conversation. It's pricey, but for a good reason. The drinks are wonderful, and the whole experience is worthwhile.

    Nina C.

    Cute speakeasy in Chelsea with some wild wallpaper, both in the main room and in the bathroom (remember to look at the wall for surprises!!). The vibe was nice and cozy, service was friendly, and drinks were delicious. We had a reservation and was seated immediately.

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    Clara S.

    This is still one of my top go-to places for cocktails in the city. And the vibe-- it's to die for!!

    Rosa Y.

    This place is very New York and I absolutely loved it. Great intimate environment. The rooms are beautiful and classy. Drinks were delicious. Servers were very attentive.

    Pamela P.

    Great place to get a drink and an intimate conversation. Their drinks are well served and they offer a creative menu, our favorite cocktail was called full of gold. small bites are also available but we didn't try them in this occasion. We came in with no reservation last Saturday night and the hostess was a lovely person who was able to accommodate us within just a couple of minutes, first at the bar and about 30 minutes later we were assigned a table. It was our first time in this bar and I will be encouraging people to try it as it was totally worth it. I would suggest is best to make a reservation in advance because it gets busy.

    Dani V.

    Absolutely love this place, definitely still has that speakeasy vibe. The drinks are top notch. You can tell the bartenders really know what they're doing. I've never had a bad cocktail here. It's also super chill, great music, comfortable seating. Music is not too loud so you can still have a decent conversation with your friends. Definitely recommend.

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    Penni S.

    We were in town on a Mother/Daughter trip and wanted to go to a Speakeasy. Our first experience did not disappoint. The charming discreet entrance was exactly what we hoped for. Inside was a dark & intimate setting with couches and tables. We enjoyed the outdoor patio. The blankets were a nice touch. The drinks were well executed and delicious. Definitely would say this is a classy place that was a highlight of our NYC experience.

    Forum S.

    I loved this speakeasy cocktail spot. I've been to so many places and rarely do I walk out thinking that the drinks are worth it. Raines drinks were definitely worth it. I also loved how nicely decorated the patio area was. It's so different than the inside - brightly lit and airy. They also give you blankets when you sit out there so you won't be cold. Service was fast and they checked in on us quite often. I love the concept of ringing a doorbell to get in. Inside it feels very dark and intimate, a perfect spot for a romantic date night. The patio area feels like a spot for friends to grab drinks.

    Alex Z.

    this location is a bit different than their uptown location, it's more low key and simple. we didnt have reservation but it was easy to walk in without too long of the wait, i was told a 30mins wait but was able to get in in 15mins. There's a large selection of cocktail that looks very interesting, i tried two different cocktails but still didnt find the perfect one for me. Our service was odd, there are multiple waiters, I was not sure which one actually was our waiter and was hard to get their attention, feel like they are also kinda rushing us.

    Taylor Z.

    The lounge is so comfy and intimate. All the drinks were so tasty and interesting. Some of my favorite was the peanut butter whisky one and lychee. If you can get a res, must visit.

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    Ask the Community - Raines Law Room

    Can you smoke cigars there?

    No, unfortunately we are a non smoking facility.

    Do they play music?

    Music was on but low if memory serves me right. There wasn’t live music when we were there and I’m not sure where the person would have room to perform. This is very a intimate, upscale, and our favorite speakeasy in NYC.

    Do you have to be fully vaccinated?

    They didn't ask or check for vaccination cards when I was there in November 2022

    Is the outdoor garden area heated?

    The garden patio is heated by propane and our sidewalk patio is heated by inferred heaters.

    Are they hosting the 60s themed tiki pop-up at this location or at The William location?

    Hi Sarah, Thank you for your interest in Exotica VIII.… 

    Is this place good for music and dancing?

    It's more of a sit down with a classy ambiance. There's no dancing.

    How do make a reservation from Yelp? I don't even see a phone number listed anywhere.?

    I did it through their website which uses Resy. Very easy. You can do it up to 2 weeks out. Definitely recommend a reservation to get in.

    Do I need a reservation?

    Thursday -Sunday evenings, I would say yes. But on any other day, no. I went in on a Thursday around 5:30pm and was seated immediately.

    How would this place be for a solo woman over 40?

    You don't have to be seated on the lounge couches. You can request to stay by the bar with the bartender and groups waiting for seating. You can people watch, enjoy cocktails, and make conversation with the people there!

    Is this place good for large groups?

    No, but it's great for an intimate group of 4-6. It gets packed, so try to get on the list early and be prepared to wait.

    What is the weekly schedule for live music?

    No live music here

    Is this place good for dancing?

    no

    Where do I book a reservation? Don't see a place on yelp. I try to book on the Raines site hitting the "Reserve" box and it redirects to yelp.com where there is nowhere to…

    You may make a reservation on their website. Reservations are only accepted on Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.

    Can anyone tell me if there is a dress code, ie no hats (not referring to baseball hat), is casual ok?

    Doesn't appear to be a dress code. I'm in jeans and a hoodie.

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    “To get in you have to first go through a very unassuming door, walk down 10 steps and ring the doorbell.”

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