good drinks. remember this place from the early 1990's. a real cocktail bar. had a Gibson with sherry. had almost a licorice flavor to it. espresso martin was also good. read more

We came early on NYE to get some drinks before their ticketed event began. Drinks are definitely pricey but we were very impressed with their martini list - extensive and both martinis we tried were great! The free popcorn is a nice touch. There was a bit of confusion on our seating given NYE but they eventually got it resolved. read more

This place has a really cool vibe! It's a new spot that just opened up in Soho and the food and drinks are amazing. We started with an espresso martini and then moved on to their dirty martinis. I think any martini here is the way to go. For food I had the grilled cheese which had a nice glaze on it. Also, the creme brûlée was fantastic. I would definitely eat here again. Overall nice gossip girl vibes and would definitely go back. read more

Crowded. Nice when you round the bend if you ca get in at a table. Decent cocktails. Lots of dudes in hoodies which was misleading for the faux posh exclusive vibe. Fun :) read more

Really good vibes Got the olive oil martini and the other had absinth I can't remember the name. The place has dim listing, great for a date night, good music and really good drinks and they give popcorn! What more could u want?! My friend got the steak app she said it was really tasty. Glad it reopened! read more

I have had no problems when I went to Temple. The drinks are generally good. The services had been excellent. I usually go at opening and because of its ambiance I only bring friends here for special occasions. It is a beautiful bar and harkens back to the old cocktail bars of the 20s and 30s. Drinks are pricey as expected because the liquor is top shelf. Today was a problem though. I wanted to take a friend for drink after dinner for his birthday. We had been shopping and had a late lunch and wanted to finish the afternoon off with a few cocktails at Temple. We arrived and was told by an all too eager doorman that we weren't dressed appropriately and we needed reservations (we were neat but we were wearing shorts, which is necessary in this intense heat). I was confused because I didn't know there was such a policy. This was not my first time nor second time at Temple and never had such a policy enforced. RESERVATIONS? Nah, I'll pass for the Uptown bars or the Bed Stuy bars. We left immediately; I can drop my $250-$300 somewhere else far more accommodating and less exclusive and MORE DIVERSE. This new New York is absolutely abominable. read more

Very cute bar! There is a lot of seating inside the restaurant but we chose to sit at the bar because we weren't staying for too long. I got the expresso martini and it was great! Can get very crowded during the weekends and the prices are pretty high for their drinks. read more

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They have a bouncer there to create a facade of importance when it's actually empty inside? There is an old lady that shoos people to the side even if they're not blocking any space in their main room. Just no. The bartenders are great though, that I did appreciate. But otherwise the place is tired and unspecial. Many other places to check out in NYC read more

Was here last night on a whim to start the night. Gorgeous place! I love how it's so discreet on the outside and exclusive. Also love how there's a pay phone when you walk in on the right side. It adds NY personality to the place. One of the employees was sooo nice--compliments us and asked my girl friend and I if we wanted a table to sit down at. We weren't looking for one, just scoping out the place about to get drinks at the bar. But she was so nice we said sure. Its so cute how they give you a small bowl of popcorn at each table. It's also such a cute date spot. I'd love to come back here with a date soon. I also love how there's a DJ that performs later. This place is a gem! read more

Came here for drinks around 10ish on a Saturday night. The two people at the door basically were your typical bouncers scoping everyone out before letting them in. Asked the bartender to make something up that was gin based and lightly fruity. Was very pleased with my cocktail with some fruit, lemon and cucumber. It started getting busy around 11ish as expected. I'd come back here! read more

My friend and I walked in with no reservation. We were just hung out in the area and saw this bar nearby. I love the vibe of the place, interior and style of secret bar. No name of the bar outside only symbol of animal skeleton next to the door. The host was super nice to us, and we told her we can just sit at the bar because we didn't reserve the table. She brought us to waiting area, but we were still able to order some drinks while waiting. Drinks are fantastic, my friend who is also a bartender gave them a compliment. They did a great job with martini straight up with a twist. For my drink I had spicy flamingo, it is Tequila blanco, watermelon, lime, agave & chili salt. With good service, great drinks and sexy atmosphere, we will definitely go back and invite more friend next time. read more

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That perfect spot for another drink ! Sorry didn't have a chance to check out their food menu , or even order and food . We stopped by for that after dinner drink and enjoyed the salty popcorn and the cozy new getaway we found !!!!! Service was Very friendly and on top of their game ... would I go back , you bet ! read more

THE BOUNCERS ARE MASSIVE A-HOLES. I (26 female) came with some friends to meet my mom and the bouncer wouldn't look up from his phone to tell us it's reservations only- after requesting his attention he proceeds to just tell us shorts aren't allowed (not casual shorts, ralph lauren nice shorts it's also 73° out) and when a group of white folks came out he shook their hands wished them a good night and was completely different with them than with us. My mom arrives and she's much "bougier" looking than me and my friends and he was a tad nicer to her just to switch up again and essentially tell her to fuck off because she doesn't have reservation and after he lets in a group of "regulars" he tells her "well they're regulars" fuck this place, fuck the bouncer and their entire mission. I hope the owners know how much money they missed out on because of their bouncers. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. RACIST BOUNCER at the front door, the most negative experience I've ever had at a bar. He refused to make eye contact, refused to let people in even though they had a reservation, hence incurring a 'no show' charge of $50/pp. Just looking at the other reviews of this place, the bouncer has a history of discrimination against people of color. If you are considering this location for date night or a special occasion, highly recommend you go elsewhere- The Nines, Atla, ACME, Crosby Hotel Bar and Balthazar are all within a block and excellent choices. Extremely disappointed in the way they conduct business here and expect it won't take long for it to get out. read more

Came here with a friend for drinks on a Friday night. We did not have reservations so we had to stand around until a few seats opened at the bar - you need a reservation for those too, but the hostess was nice enough to accomodate us (maybe they had a no show? Who knows). They have a lot of female bartenders, which I thought was super cool! They have an extensive cocktail list - we came for the martinis. Their espresso martini features banana liquor, a fun addition! We then moved on to the more serious martinis, the olive oil one was my favorite. They also bring out complimentary popcorn as a snack and it is delicious! The bar did not get very crowded so we felt very comfortable. The decor is beautiful and they have a cool lounge area in the back. Great spot for date night. read more

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The bouncer has got to go. Really ruined the vibe of a very cool bar. Will not come back.

Never again. My wife and I used to frequent this place 25 years ago when I guess we were young and beautiful enough to sit at the table with the cool kids. But this time we walked in out of the rain with our adult daughter shortly after 5:00 on a Thursday, given the up-down look by the snippy greeter, shown a few lonely stools at the bar and told we could sit there. We'd just come from a museum and were dressed well enough. The bartender took his sweet time even coming to say hi. The vibe was bad, I wanted to leave but my wife and daughter wanted to stay until the next couple walked in and warmly taken to a table. It was obviously us. We started to put our jackets on just as the bartender walked over with a few glasses of water and I casually said thanks but we're not staying. He hastefully threw the water into a sink and I got the distinct impression he could just as easily thrown it at us. It was a weird and disproportional reaction. I'm sorry if the crew was having a bad opening, but yeah. Nope. read more

Interior is super nice. Service at door deserves a 1. Service inside the bar was good. Drinks delicious. Dress code a joke. It was a Saturday night on the early-ish side. Place was half full, so reservations aren't really necessary. They just want to charge you if you don't show up. lol read more

Had the best sausage here ever a Met Hairy Dick and loved it Yum yum secret sauce. A little more salty than I prefer read more

This place is so sexy! Upscale cocktails, excellent service, and a dark, moody vibe. This location would be perfect for a first date or romantic evening with a significant other. I did not order food, but my boyfriend got the chimichurri steak bites and was in love. Another person in our party got the sliders and actually ordered a second plate because he liked them that much. We had a reservation (which was hard to get, but worth it), so we had no problem getting in or seated. I suggest planning ahead, dressing well, and enjoying a luxurious evening at Temple Bar! read more

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Classic NYC spot for decades. Glad it's still there and thriving. One of the best areas in the city.

I was unsure what to expect upon arriving to this spot as there are minimum Yelp reviews about this establishment. After going, I'm honestly not sure why more people don't check this spot out- its a nice hidden gem. It was a bit confusing for me to find this spot as I didn't see a sign or name outside of the building. Once I found the correct door to enter- I was very impressed. The inside is a dimly lit bar with a back room full of seating. Very loungey. The host brought me to my party's table where there was a candle and some complimentary popcorn for us to share. It was good popcorn too- olive oil and sea salt. The drink list is comprised of a multitude of cocktails and martinis. Since I didn't see any tequila on there, I asked the server what her favorite is. I believe I was given the Vesper? It was delicious whatever it was! The overall vibe and lack of light at Temple Bar makes this spot the perfect place for an intimate date night. It does get a bit loud inside as the tables fill up so you'll be leaning in close to whoever you're trying to listen to. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Nice ambiance but not THAT nice. They wouldn't seat me because I was wearing shorts (in September when it was 80°+). There were others in shorts at the bar so I'm not sure why. read more

Yep, I hate to say it but I loved this place (lol!). Boyfriend and I stopped by around 7:30 on a Sunday night before a show at Mercury Lounge. No expectations, just heard it was a date night spot, good drinks and a sexy vibe. Was literally that. The doorman mentioned we would not get a table without a reservation but that was okay with us, we had a show! They put us in the standing area which was somewhat small but overall still good for an interaction. The bar area was very cool, great spot for a date or meeting a friend. We ended up moving to table (thank you to our fabulous server!) and enjoying our drinks there. They're around ~19$ each so prepare to spend lol but delicious and unique. The vibe is what will get me coming back here, everyone was very friendly, posh and it was a fun atmosphere. read more

STAFF LOST IN THE DARK... I have tried to be so patient with this watering hole best known for cocktails in a dimly lit ambience. My last visit here will be this week. Too many other places in Manhattan much more deserving of anyone's time and money. HORRIBLE SERVICE - INCOMPETENT & RUDE Waitress impatiently asked about five times what we want to eat while we were enjoying our first cocktail. Once we ordered an app, she sent the seemingly (amateur) manager over to let us know we needed to leave in 15 minutes. Once he realized we had cocktails still coming he then gave us 30 minutes. (Lucky us!). Ten minutes later he told us he needed the table. They need to lay off the party favors, work on proper customer communication and realize they aren't paying anyone to be there. It's quite the other way around . HAPPY ENDING: We the went to Vic's near by for dinner and drinks, spent double what we already spent here, and with MUCH BETTER service all around. read more

Great cocktail spot that has reopened recently in the area. I had a couple of cocktails and they were fantastic. The female bartender was amazing and very hospitable. Definitely stop by and check it out! read more

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The bouncer has a lot of attitude and totally kills the vibe. He yelled at my friend for coming out of the bar to greet me at the front door. Otherwise, vibe is cool and live DJ is great. Small and cramped a bit. Very friendly waitstaff yet at the same time a bit stuck up. read more

I haven't written a Yelp review in years, but I had to come on here to say the "host" at the door is the biggest asshole for absolutely no reason. While all the reviews here saying racism seem undoubtedly true, which is absolutely vile and unacceptable, I'll add that he seems to be a raging jerk overall. I am a 28 year old white woman (who was well-dressed for the evening, so it was not my outfit), and this was our exchange: Me: I have a reservation for two at 9:30pm; my friend is already inside. Him: -reviews my reservation- Do you have anyone else joining you? Me: Yes she's already inside Him: I am talking about anyone additional joining you Me: Nope, it's just us! (said very friendly and did not cut him off. Also reservation clearly said 2 people) Him: Let. me finish. talking. I did not cut him off; he literally just wanted to establish his dominance. Got major incel vibes from this prick. When I went inside, my friend had had the exact same exchange where he talked down to her. When you're paying $80 for three cocktails, the hostility is completely unnecessary. Your bar is cool, but it's tiny and plays the same basic throwback songs every other bar plays. Gave an extra star just because our bartender was very attentive and lovely. read more

Yesterday my friend and I decide after a long day of work to go for a drink and make a reservation at temple. Mind you the first time I came was fantastic and didn't seem to have a bouncer at the time waiting by the door. As we are entering this big guy puts his hand in front of me and says "your just going to walk pass by me" with the most condescending tone. I said to him well "I didn't even know you're a bouncer, your dressed like a normal person waiting outside the bar". His attitude was so nasty that my friend and I looked at each other and turned around and took our business else where because tonight was not the night for it. read more

Very rude doorman/bouncer. We had dinner at IL Buco last night, and the manager there recommended that we can get a drink at Temple Bar (told us to say that they recommend). When we approach the bouncer he was extremely rude to us, and said he doesn't know anyone/any place called IL Buco. I'm not expecting anyone to know all the restaurants in the neighborhood. However, if you are hiring rude, uninformed & clueless people; as a business you may bound to fail. We have all seen business come & go in the city! read more

This place is as small as my pinky finger. If you're looking for a comfortable, relaxed place with quality customer service, you're better off at the Wendy's around the corner on Broadway. First and foremost, this place is not a speakeasy, yet the entrance is impossible to find (perhaps the owner is blind, I'm not sure) - stop cosplaying Gramercy meets Lower East Side. Secondly, there is absolutely no need for a bouncer. I will state it again - this place is as small as my pinky finger - an extra, buff body is the last thing this place needs. For what it's worth, it's also a bar with a maximum capacity of 10 people, this isn't some place you would see meatpacking girlies club hopping, so I think a hostess can do this job and kill two birds with one stone (just a small suggestion). The entire staff here is rude. The hostess will scoff at you saying that you need a reservation, even when the place is completely dead. They let us stand literally in the hall of the bar - which is the entirety of the bar, and sip our cocktails with the most disgusting popcorn I've ever been served in my life. All of the seats remained empty, even after we finished our drinks and left. An establishment with quality customer service would have allowed us to sit in the reserved seating until the reserved party arrived (second large suggestion for this place). Also, all of the bartenders seem sullen, or perhaps it's the lighting equivalent to the dark forest. This place should have genuinely stayed closed after Covid, it's only recently gained traction because they (somehow) hosted a few NYFW (yikes) events, which I cannot wrap my head around because, as I have mentioned, this place is the size of my pinky finger. This leased building is better off a Subway or Noho bodega. You are better off at The Bowery Hotel, Tom and Jerry's, or Public (I know basic), which are all within walking distance of this place - save yourself the waste of time read more

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Racist Experience Here! My boyfriend and I came in to get a quick drink while out shopping in SoHo around 5:30 pm. I was wearing an ankle length summer dress and heels and my boyfriend was in a polo and khaki shorts because it is summer and 85+ degrees out. The host refused to seat us because he said they had a dress code and shorts were not permitted. However, there were several woman and one man at the bar all in shorts. What was different is my boyfriend and I are both South Asian and he wears a turban. Do not go here if you a person of color because they will try and keep you out! read more

It's dark; so dark that you literally need to hold up a candle to read the menu. If you're in the mood to pretend you're living in colonial America, this place is probably your best bet if you think Benjamin Franklin jammed out in dark caves to the sound of awful ABBA remixes. read more

This place sucks don't go here. Yelp stop asking me to review Temple Bar. I wouldn't recommend it.

The door men are extremely disrespectful! Allow blonde women in and make everyone else wait saying they need a "reservation". Then when other women approach they will allow them in without one. Didn't allow any of my J Indian friends into the bar, but allowed every white person that entered the line. I will never give them my business. read more

Need a reservation on a Thursday night what a joke rude door man don't try to be something your not . It's a bar not a club. Laughable.

The place just keeps going down hill. Odd smell as soon as you walk into the place. Probably because it's not cleaned properly. Drinks are nothing special, service is slow, but price is still NY prices. read more

The host at the front of the restaurant was extremely disrespectful and condescending. At the door, the host asked to see our ID's. He was unsure about the ID of my date, and he demanded another form of ID with an extremely disgusting tone and sense of control as if he was happy to give us a hard time. My date is 24 and doesn't carry any alternative forms of ID on her. This was met with even more condescending remarks and facial expressions, which was then followed by aggressive bending of her ID. I asked him nicely to be careful with the ID as it was absurd what we was doing, to which he replied, "Real IDs don't break," once agains with a disrespectful tone. Clearly, this person is either an idiot or a rookie, because real ID's can obviously fucking break. There is totally no problem with the host being extra sure that he is admitting 21+ customers, but the methods and tone in which he did this was simply unacceptable and unprofessional. read more

Love this bar so so much! Impressive! Grand slam! Perfect! Love love bar so so much so great. I recommend everyone coming back to visit the bar and you will love it. read more

Update: Prior review, I complained about the size of the pour. Ask for the non-Antartic-ice-floe cube, and the pour is much better. Temple is still too loud for a bar where you're actually supposed to be talking to people, but I'm kinda deaf so a lot of people won't be bothered. I'm going there once a week or more now. read more