"Cool but creepy" This is a weird speakeasy. It's kind of easy to find and pedestrian looking, with a very laid back look. Not pretentious. But it's not really cool either. Has a very cool, back room that is private and can be rented separately. Easily could fit 35-40 people. What's to cheer - Good drinks. Had a basil mezcal one that was balanced and not sweet but tasty - friendly bartender - easy to get in What's to jeer - no one here on Thursday - retro 80s music. Doesn't work - a little pricey - most beers on the menu not available read more

fun intimate vibe. the music was its strongest point--lively atmosphere and good for mingling which keeps the energy up. The downside is how packed the space gets, making it tough to move around or actually enjoy your drink without getting bumped. The drinks are on the pricey side for what you get, which makes the experience feel a bit unbalanced. The bartenders are friendly, but the wait for a cocktail can get long when the room fills up. If you're mainly going for the music and don't mind the crowd, it can be a decent night out read more

Really cool speakeasy/club/bar vibe. I came for a birthday so we had a private area. It's definitely a fun spot with great music and fun artwork everywhere. Drinks are crazy expensive and include tip already coming in at a whopping $24/cocktail, but they're made well. I can see this place being packed in the evenings. Our party was relatively early, like 5pm. It wasn't empty but definitely fills up as it gets later. read more

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We had a fantastic time at this cool speakeasy. Some very unique decor, great music , security plentiful making us feel Safe ! Drinks were amazing and staff attentive ! Will definitely be back ! Recommend reserving the vip areas read more

Sincerely Ophelia - Speakeasies Near Me - New York, New York

Cool spot, but can be suffocatingly packed. We had the big room in the back which was a really nice spot!

We had such a wonderful experience at Sincerely Ophelia's Tuesday night! Such a cool speakeasy near East Village! Had it not been for BucketList.com, we would not have found it. We booked a mixology course through BucketList.com where the bar tenders taught us the basics of mixology as they apply to all cocktails. They made a variety of cocktails which were given to each attendee for tasting. After a demonstration of each drink, guest were encouraged to step behind the bar and mix one of the three cocktails for themselves using all of the tools and skills that a mixologist would to create. The bar tenders were personable and committed to making sure each guest had a unique experience! Included in the course was a chicken sandwich from The Chicken & the Egg, which happens to be THE TASTIEST FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER EATEN! (YES I AM SCREAMING ABOUT IT IN THE POST BC IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU TRY THIS SANDWICH!) A unique speakeasy with an upbeat energy that serves to meet the needs of any and all guests in your party. LOVED && HIGHLY RECOMMEND adding to your list of things to do while in the city! read more

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I absolutely love the place!! It's a true speak easy of all the bars you've been to. It's very difficult to find because they've done a great job hiding it. The front to this Speakeasy is the Chicken & The Egg. The entrance is to the left side of this place. It looks like someone's house to be honest. Basically, it's just a door with a bunch of portraits on it. The music is great. They play a huge mix of oldies and pop at once. The place is not crowded at all, and I'd love to come back soon. TBH, if it had not been for the Tippler, I would have never thought to come here. The staff is absolutely helpful and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Also, in addition to the amazing drinks they have here, you should also try some of the food. The Chicken & the Egg serves amazing fried chicken sandwich. So make sure you try the food at the same time! IG: @QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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My friends and I always have the best time at Sincerely Ophelia! Drinks are incredible, music is dancey, and the staff is extremely kind! A great place to have a fun night on the weekends with friends! 10/10 read more

My daughter and her friends went to Sincerely Ophelia. Their costs were robbed along with one of their phones. Management sent them home with other people's coats. She will never be going there again. Management did absolutely nothing to find their missing items. read more

I've hosted 5 events at Sincerely, Ophelia and can't recommend it enough. The vibe is perfect--chic, intimate, and effortlessly cool. Nicolette is a total pro: organized, responsive, and always on top of every detail. The staff is amazing, the cocktails are great, and my guests always leave raving. It's hands down my go-to NYC venue. read more

An okay dive bar in the Union Square area. On a Saturday night it was pretty dead. Despite a loud DJ playing music all night, it felt like more of a chill dive bar to grab a drink. The drinks we got were pretty basic. There's a lot of potential with the space. They have a main room, a second smaller area good for hosting a private hangout and then behind a velvet rope another full room with leather sofas and what seems like a second bar. Unfortunately, no crowd and the few people there were either really young or the 45+ crowd and not much of a mix. The bathrooms had no light switch and not clean. The location is easy to miss as the entrance blends in next to a chicken place. Overall, an okay spot for a basic drink and chill time with friends, but def too loud for a date. Cool artwork inside and setup. read more

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Went to my first social party last Thursday on July 24th. The people at the front door were dressed up and super inviting / really kind! Was my first time going to this cool ambiance bar and I for sure would love to go back. The people were fun and especially running into an old friend out of the blue and meeting more people! The bartenders were exceptional with their drinks / great attitudes and fun while multi-tasking (which I know can be stressful!). I'd love to go back again as I met the hostess and she is dope!! read more

This place was disgusting. I booked a private room for my birthday, beginning at the 8:30 PM. I get there to set up, and I am not allowed in because there is an event until 9. My event coordinator Nicolette proceeds to ghost me. I paid $650 in advance to apply to the minimum spend. The bartenders had no clue what that was, and my money is now missing. They charged another $809 to my credit card without consent. The manager shoved drink tokens into my hand which did not count towards the minimum spend. Very shady and weird and a total breach of contract. The inadequate coordinator told me we could purchase tacos at the bar. There is no working kitchen at the bar. The venue knew I had a birthday cake and did not have forks to provide for my guests. My guests had to go to Duane Reade across the street and purchase our own utensils. Low budget venue. I cannot stress to never come here enough. When my event concluded we were surrounded by 16 year olds with fake IDs. read more

BEWARE!!!! if booking a group event here. Feel like I need to warn the public about this place. Booked a bday for about 30 guests, I was asked to put down a $360 deposit. Was told if I met my minimum cash bar spend of $1400 that I would receive my deposit back- cool no problem. Night of, things were going ok up until I was told I was nowhere close to meeting my minimum a few hours in. Which was odd considering my friends were spending a lot of money. I was being told different totals by various staff. Ultimately we decided to leave due to lack of trust and safety. By the way- the bar was pretty much empty besides my group of 30. Weeks following, I ask for my deposit back. I humiliatingly asked all of my guests to send me screenshots from their credit card statements which of course proved I met my contracted minimum. This business was about to keep my deposit without even having a conversation with me. They finally agreed to give it back after I followed up 5x and when it was refunded it's missing $50. I asked why, and it's apparently due to a 3.5% credit card fee off the $1400 (even though I never spent that amount on my card) that I was never informed was nonrefundable. Pls save yourself the trouble and book at the 100s of other NYC venues that you can trust. You really are at the mercy of these places doing the right thing with your business. read more

Gotta admit this spot is pretty dope. We came last week for the boxing match and had a blast. Post fight they had their back room open with a Dj dropping some heat, it was a real vibe! Oh yeah, we had the chicken sandwich and truffles fries late night, DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! SOOOO GOOD! We'll definitely be back! read more

Had such a great experience!! Will come back with friends for another event! Great ambiance and music! Perfect night out in the city!

So I love this place as a Friday night spot. I hosted a tech meetup for a small group here and got a section. Jacky was super attentive and incredibly friendly. She made all of my guests feels super at ease .. honestly such a refreshing experience. Music and drinks were good. Such a fun spot to host parties and hear some reggaeton, techno, top 40 music and meet some cuties, also the bartenders are really nice and friendly! read more

booked this place for my bday and I was under the impression I was booking a private section, and then when I get here they tell me we're sharing the space with another party. totally not transparent. very disappointing. don't recommend. read more

Swung by based on a recommendation from a friend. Able to easily get in and the bouncer was nice which was a plus. Ordered a moscow mule which said it was 10 bucks on the menu but when we got our check it was 14. Music was good with a european electronic vibe. Nice to be able to sit on the couches. I came here with a date and the overall energy of the place was off with way too many dudes. At least 80% of the bar was bros which just wasn't the vibe we were looking for. read more

Vibes! Bartenders are chill and know their cocktail game. Music is fire. Had a great time! Chicken Sandwiches were fire!!! read more

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Great Speakeasy! Awesome, unique ambiance and I like how there are multiple sections. Staff is very friendly and prioritize ensuring a great customer experience. At the time we visited, my sister and I explained that we were looking for a spot to host a large birthday party, and even though several sections were closed at the time we visited, the bartender let us take our time exploring which was really nice. I like how you can order food from next door. read more

I'm not super keen on always writing reviews unless a spot really wows me, and being fully honest, Sincerely Ophelia's is epic! It's a mix between speakeasy and social dance club, some sick one-way mirrors on the TVs, a great bar selection, really dope art work, and they even put get some PPV boxing matches up on the large screen projector. Last time I was there, it was pouring outside and STILL the place was packed. The icing on the cake was walking nextdoor to Chicken and the Egg for a fiiiiire chicken sandwich. Definitely will be back! read more

You get a one star for paying another person to give you 5 stars instead of accepting that you guys ran a terrible NYE show and almost got people hurt by not managing the crowd. Shame on the owner. read more

Do NOT book an event here - got completely overcharged on my birthday and terms of contract were all ignored. Management admitted all these mistakes and told me they'd come back with a solution - that was 3 weeks ago. Have not heard back from them ever since despite follow ups. read more

Came here for my buddy's birthday and had a great time. Good bar, fun environment, would definitely come back. Probably more of a local spot than a destination. read more

I booked a party here and loved it! The staff was very attentive, the ambiance was great and the drinks were lovely. The music was on point. Def recommend and will return. read more

I love watching chicken go through the window that looks like a painting. The cocktails are good too.

This past Saturday was INCREDIBLE!!!! From celebrating 50 years of hip hop - to watching the Garcia & Davis fight, with a room full of beautiful adults......all ethnicities, BACK to partying with 3 different DJ sets!!! Woah!! What a time!!!!!!!!! read more

The team at Sincerely Ophelia was great! Hosted my birthday here, the crowd was fun, music was awesome. The team was full of energy and very helpful - working with me before, during, and after to make sure everything went as planned. Really cool mirror room in the back as well - haven't seen at anything like it at any other NYC bar. This place is reviving the overdone NYC party speakeasy, definitely recommend. read more

Great spot to throw a birthday party! The team at Ophelia's is friendly and accommodating and the speakeasy has an awesome, unique vibe. The drinks are good and the music is spot on! Highly recommend for a good time. read more

Had my 25th birthday party year. The planning, management, staff, and venue made it a seamless, stress free and memorable night. We had the private back space for our group only and provided our own DJ which was so much fun. We will 1000% be returning here for many more events. I can't recommend Sincerely Ophelia enough! read more

Sincerely Ophelia a fun, spacious bar with really cool artwork, homemade seltzers, and yummy chicken sandwiches. I am definitely going back soon to try more flavored seltzers and sandwiches. I would not call this bar a speakeasy though. When I went, the bar was playing modern hip hop loudly, which I enjoyed but was not expecting at a speakeasy bar. I wish they would hire friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled bartenders. The cocktails I tried were too sweet and unbalanced, and the bartenders were fast but not friendly nor knowledgeable. read more

Place sucks! My buddy dom ordered one Gin & Tonic double cuz he not lame and it was $42. That's crazy!

Waited outside for an open bar for an hour and a half in the down pouring rain. The staff was incredibly unhelpful and just let everyone stand there while no one was let in. They gave us no updates. Once we were in, it was overly crowded with not even room to breathe. The drinks were incredibly watered down and they had an absolutely terrible selection. And god forbid you have to use the bathroom. Took 45 minutes to even make it to the bathroom door. Never again. Don't recommend to anyone unless you support a fraudulent business. Don't be scammed. read more

I hosted my 30th bday party here! My friends and I truly had the best time. The entrance is tucked away and feels like a speakeasy with an amazing aesthetic and atmosphere inside. The DJ played the most amazing music and the entire team was so welcoming and helpful. I cannot recommend Sincerely Ophelia enough!! Will definitely be back :) read more

went for the espresso martini mixology class and it was awesome. Stephen was great and was a perfect level of informative and fun! 10/10 would recommend. read more

The service is great.I Love the women. Its an excited atmosphere.The surroundings are wonderful.I can't wait to go again.

Really cool atmosphere. Favorite bar in the city. Great music and always a good fun crowd. Highly recommend

Had the best time here for my birthday party!! From the decor, to the drinks, the food from the Chicken & the Egg and the vibe, Sincerely Ophelia is a great spot for a private event or a night out in the LES. The private room in the back is great for events like this, with a personal bartender, velvet sofas and room to mingle. Jake and Gio worked with me to make the event seamless and super fun for me and my guests! So happy I chose to have my birthday party here. Definitely will return time and time again in the future! read more

This is one of the sexiest bars in NYC. my favorite part of the lounge was the speak easy vibe in the back.