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    The Garret

    3.6 (340 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Open 2:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Green Juice, But For Adults.
    Cindy Z.

    This is a cool, little speakeasy that's hidden upstairs inside of Five Guys. It's a treat for first-timers as they're wondering why they're inside a Five Guys. Just head all the way to the back. It wasn't too busy when we arrived since it was early, but there was a security by the time we left as they started getting ready for a line. The space is cozy and chill with booths, bar, and some lounge seats. I had the 3AM in Ktown ($22) and Green Juice, But For Adults ($21). The cocktails are creative and colorful. The best part is that they allow you to bring outside food to the bar, which is such a treat considering how much good food is in West Village. You can grab a pie or get some Five Guys just downstairs while drinking.

    Old Fashioned and Cosmo
    Amanda P.

    The Garret is a cozy, intimate speakeasy in the West Village. Located above the Five Guys, you would definitely miss it by just walking by (be sure to actually enter through the Five Guys and head to the back). We came here with a group of friends, and they had a nice intimate seating area by the bar with a large couch and a few tables. I went with a classic Cosmo and it was stellar! However, they have plenty of speciality drinks on the menu to pick from. The bartenders were excellent and I was always served quickly! I would definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking to try something new in the area.

    Mia H.

    This speakeasy/bar is a cool spot hidden at the back of a Five Guys. If it weren't for my friend, I would've never known about it. It's not the biggest place, but there are booth and tables for you to chill with friends. Their drinks are pretty solid (my friend and I got their 3AM in K-town and Strawberry Fields (NA)). I also heard that you can order Five Guys and bring it up to this bar?? If that's the case, I'll be sure to do that next time I'm here!

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    Kellianne H.

    Speakeasy located in the West Village. Made a reservation and sat in the back. It was very intimate and had a very dynamic music choices. We probably listened to every possible genre but whomever was running the music knew what's up. Drinks were unique and came out quick.

    Danielle P.

    This is a fun speakeasy upstairs the Five Guys. I enjoyed the ambiance and the first round of espresso martinis. Our second round wasn't as great. I wasn't too sure what my next drink was, actually. Seemed like maybe a Long Island but should've been a dirty Shirley. Anyway, my friend liked her martini. We had fun with the music and our time together. There was a man who needed to be cut off that my friend talked to one of the staffers there, and they were able to help out and get him to stop being a creeper.

    Jennifer N.

    I'm glad I finally got to try this place! Its been on my bookmarks forever. This cool little speakeasy on top of a five guys. The bar gets super packed on the weekends but my date and I were able to find a seat in the very back.

    Speak easy
    Aurea G.

    My first speak easy. It was ok. Kind of pricey. Drinks were over priced but it was an okay cute spot

    Tien N.

    Little speakeasy above Five Guys?? I'm there! Fun cocktails, laid back area whether you'd like to sit at the bar top or in cozy lounge chairs by the window. This place is very relaxing and has so much natural light from the skylights and surrounding windows. There's a back lounge area that would be pretty awesome for small groups. I also admire the quirky idea behind the bathroom door using a bundle of door knobs to trick patrons from finding the actual knob out. It's such a quaint place to hang out with friends by day or by night. I ordered a couple of cocktails - this is during November / fall winter time: The Spikey Westchester and the Norse Whisperer. Well made drinks for $16-18! The best part is the music selection- they blast loud hip hop and I freakin love it!

    Born and Braised
    Cara T.

    This is a fun speakeasy on top of the Five Guys in the West Village! My friend and I needed to kill time before going to a reservation, so we decided to come here. I was crowded, but we lucked out and snagged two spots at the bar. We only had a drink, but it was definitely a fun and lively vibe. People were mingling and they had music going. I had their Born and Braised cocktail, which was gin based and was definitely fall in a glass! It tasted like boozy apple cider. Definitely recommend! This is a cool cocktail bar to grab a drink with friends! We didn't have to wait in line, even on a Saturday night, and it's pretty fun that it's above a 5 Guys!

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    Taylee M.

    This is such a fun little date night spot just off the 1 line! The Garrett is a bar just above Five Guys. They have a really nice selection of drinks, and we were impressed by their cocktails and nonalcoholic options. The best part is you can order five guys below and eat your burgers upstairs with the drinks. The view is really nice and the ambiance is cozy

    Carla O.

    This place has so much potential , if only their drinks were good . I'm sad because it's a cute speakeasy tucked away inside a 5 guys burger place. I really wanted to love it but my drinks were off . Maybe switch the bartender and I'll give this place a second try . I had the spikey westchester (featured in the pic below ), the refinery 63 ( not featured as I was already disappointed with my first drink , I stopped taking pictures ) and tried my friends drink calledthe full Brazilian . All were either too strong but in a bad way or didn't taste like what you'd think . I'd say go at your own risk :/

    Born and Braised
    Jillian B.

    Came here on a whim for the first time last night with some coworkers and were pleased that it was fairly empty! Because we came early, we were able to snag some spots at the bar. Drinkswise, my coworkers got The First Lady (which was a little sweeter than anticipated) and The Paper Plane, while I chose the Born and Braised. I love a good apple cocktail, and the almond added a unique flavor to it.

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    Usually love this bar. Have been here so many times. Bartender yelled at my friend and I for "smoking" when we weren't.

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    No - we didn't need one. But the entrance is a bit odd, which you may not realize. You have to go through the 5 guys restaurant on the bottom floor to access the stairs that take you up to the bar - there's just a security guy at the 5 guys.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (116 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy

    Attaboy

    4.1
    (877 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Attaboy absolutely lives up to the hype…read more From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for something special. Our bartender, Zack, was phenomenal. Calling him a bartender almost feels like an understatement--he's a true cocktail craftsman. I was amazed watching him create drinks based simply on a few words or flavors we mentioned. It felt less like ordering a cocktail and more like collaborating on one. Of course, he also nailed the classics. The Clover Club and Gimlet were both perfectly executed, and my husband tried three different whiskey cocktails throughout the evening and loved every single one. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for from a speakeasy: dark, intimate, and unassuming. The space is small, which adds to the experience, although the bar stools are definitely not designed for settling in for a three-hour hang (my only minor complaint). But honestly, that probably helps keep the experience moving and allows more people to enjoy this special spot. Attaboy is a great example of why NYC has such a legendary cocktail scene. The drinks, the craftsmanship, and the personal attention make it clear why this place gets so much attention. We'll absolutely be back.

    - 1st drink: light n refreshing, fruity or floral but not too sweet, gin based, no spices; this…read morecame out to be pretty good but not anything special nor memorable - 2nd drink: smooth n creamy, could be foamy, refreshing, tequila, something that can wake you up; highlight of the night! It really is light and refreshing with egg foam on top; i like the smooth and creamy factor; it wasn't too sweet but had a slight brightening flavor - 3rd drink: dark and stormy and that was quite of an experience; i indeed felt the storm rumbling down my throat n tummy; do not order unless you're having a tumultuous day rating: 4/5 - i like the concept of not having a menu and you just tell them what you like, because it really challenges them on how well they can deliver what you're feeling; i personally think they slayed - lively vibes and nice lighting but music was a bit too loud n poppy for my preference - vibe was cool but more for friend hangouts not so much date - the service was amazing! I felt the 100% attention from the server as he listened to my order; he was also super demure and personable - the highlight of my night was when he took my order AND when he gave us the check which was his super cutesie pirate ocean drawing - id recommend come checking out if you have strong preferences for cocktails and know what you like! IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (43 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Apotheke

    Apotheke

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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