This hotel bar delivers a better‑than‑expected experience, with a polished atmosphere and drinks that rise above the usual lobby‑bar standard. The real standout is the service, attentive, friendly, and consistently on point, making the whole visit feel easy and well taken care of. A solid spot to unwind, whether you're staying at the hotel or just stopping in for a drink. read more

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This place is great! We went here just after seeing Gatsby and the vibe was most definitely a speakeasy from the 1920's but with a slight modern twist as the World Cup was on the tv. The host was incredibly friendly and our mixologist was amazing. We asked him which drink he prefers and he said Golden Hour. We each ordered a different drink for ourselves and split a Golden Hour and to be honest, the Golden Hour was the best in my opinion. I will def go back! read more

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We were early for our dinner reservation this past Saturday evening, so we popped into The Rickey around the corner for a quick cocktail. Somewhat unamusing from the outside but beautiful atmosphere inside, spacious, with a lounge-y vibe. The cocktails were very well made, and thus took some time. I had the lavender girl and my husband had the last word. Both were excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here next time we're in the area. read more

Cute place and environment but do not come here if your expecting the happy hour menu that I listed on their website and on open table. We were looking forward to it. read more

This cocktail bar was stellar. Very nice drinks in an elegant atmosphere. The bartender went on a break and they were very nice to give us a 2 x 1 promo during that time. Mezcal negronis were excellent. read more

The drinks and atmosphere is amazing. The ladies who served us were truly kind and welcoming. Thank you for a great evening ladies. Stay blessed read more

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The place did not open at their opening time. Two other people pulled on the door trying to get in. Besides that, it was a cozy spot with great vibes, solid drinks and friendly service. Nothing too crazy during happy hour. read more

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I stopped by Ricky Bar on 55th and Broadway for a quick nightcap and asked the bartender what her favorite drink was. She recommended the "The Cartel," and it was fantastic. We had a great conversation, and I later found out her name was Nicole. I'll definitely be stopping by again for another one hopefully Nicole is working. Such a nice, cozy spot. read more

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Great drinks, chill vibe. Option when you can't get into Polly's, which has happened the last two times.

So glad I finally made it here & for a friends birthday celebration. We were so well accommodated for our large, growing party all three instances throughout the night. Service was great until my order was the only one forgotten! So, I was the last one trying to finish up :( I LOVE pomegranate so despite it having alcohol I assumed it'd be sweet & more fruity. WRONG! It was extremely alcoholic overbearing so I let it water all the way down before drinking it. I should've requested a mocktail version but was multitasking through ordering excited about a pomegranate popsicle. Lol I'm always leery of spinach/artichoke at bars from bad experiences, but this was nearly perfect. I really loved it & it was very filling surprisingly! I highly recommend that and a pomegranate mocktail! The place is super comfy & charming. Worth a visit. Go, enjoy! read more

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Great vibe, delicious drinks, friendly bartenders. Filet skewers were too salty for me. But I would go back for this lavender drink in a heartbeat! read more

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Came here for happy hour and based on the wait times to get our food and drink, it felt like they didn't even want to take our money. We started asking for water as we looked at the menu, and followed up three times over the course OVER 1 hour to finally get some water. They actually never came out with the drinks we ordered (we eventually gave up) and we had to beg for 1 diet coke. The happy hour prices were good though, I would've tried more things if they would have given us our whole order. The food came out quickly and was pretty yummy; I'd recommend both the lobster empanadas and truffle parmesan popcorn (only $5 each)! The guy taking our order was super sweet, but I could just not understand with 15 customers how it would take so long to get to us. We tried to make eye contact with a waiter throughout the time we were there and they obviously noticed us and were actively avoiding coming over. I don't think we were rude customers at all, and we weren't under-ordering either (we just never got our stuff) On top of all of that, it was super dark and hard to see anything. Even though the menu is enticing I fear I will not be coming back. read more

what a beautiful bar! small but mighty - with a fantastic happy hour. i've had the pomegranate drink saved forever and i'm happy to report its pretty delish. the ice cube is the pom stick. we got truffle popcorn AND the perfect snack sized grilled cheese sammy (not pictured bc too yum to wait) thank you for a beautiful time! read more

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We stopped in here for a quick drink before we went to Broadway. Service: The service was great, even though they had a reservation they were happy to give us a table for an hour and we were happy for that. Ambiance: The place is very cute with its velvet chairs and gold tables. There are elegant lamps scattered everywhere for great lighting. They also have put a lot of thought into food and drinks presentation. Food: We got the truffle popcorn and grilled cheese. Both were very good. They definitely didn't skimp on the truffle in the popcorn and it was clearly fresh popped. The grilled cheese was also very good and came with a really nice jam. Drinks: Unfortunately, the drinks really didn't meet our expectations. They just tasted off and some tasted bitter too. It almost felt as if the ratios of ingredients were off. We ordered 4 drinks and out of 4 drinks only one was decent so that was disappointing. The drink we did love was the lavender lady. read more

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All the vibes of a speakeasy hidden in plain sight. Located next to Tanner Smiths, the cocktail bar has great drinks and a very relaxed and secretive atmosphere. A perfect spot to escape tourists, and crowded bars. They have comfy couches, good service and amazing drinks. I had the Lavender Girl cocktail which was excellent. This is a perfect date spot and place to relax after a long day. read more

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Came in for a pre-Carnegie drink. The bartender ignored me for 10 minutes and left the room and the bar unattended twice. Then another bartender came in, ignored me for a few minutes, then helped the couple that arrived after me first. Then, I waited to see if he would come over to me, and he didn't, so I flagged him down to ask if I could order. I ordered a Pinot Noir and I saw him starting to pour a Pinot Grigio, so once again I had to flag him down. I also ordered my check with the drink, which - shockingly - was not brought. Once again, I flagged down the first bartender to ask him for the check and he made a dismissive gesture saying he was busy, even though there were 5 people at the bar including myself. The wine was good and the decor was lovely, but the service was not good. read more

This little quiet gem of a cocktail bar could get it. The perfect place for a secret rendezvous. Service was great and the food was just a bite of goodness (steak skewers were awesome). Went with a simple N/A beer, and shared tea with the homie. I'll be back, maybe even to Eskimo kiss a lover (or two). read more

I stumbled onto The Rickey while looking for a holding position while waiting for friends from a nearby hotel. The atmosphere and decor are really remarkable. They dimmed the lights and lit candles. The couches and seating sections overall looked comfortable and intimate (conducive to a little date night *Hint* *Hint*). The bartenders were very welcoming and offered immediate assistance to me. I did note that service at the bar was a little faster than service to tables so beware of that. I had a couple of their drinks which were stellar. They really seem to be good mixologists. I had no complaints up to this point. However, the Cacio e Pepe small dish was not good. It immediately gave me a strange stomach pang but I figured that was from not having eaten all day. The problem is my upset stomache continued into the next day. That was the only thing out of the ordinary in the last 24 hours before. So stay away from that dish! Bottom line: Go but beware of the food. Grab a drink. Chill for a little while and then head out to another venue for dinner. read more

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We came by for HH only -- the lounge was basically empty, there was only one other party inside -- so we had our choice of seats. They had nice coffee tables for each seat in the lounge area, and the couches were pretty comfy (some are single seaters, some are two-three seaters). There's also bar seating. There's a long list of cocktails to order from, but you can get $1 truffle grilled cheese with the order of a cocktail during happy hour, so check out this deal if you get a chance. The portion size is fairly small (4 thin strips), and it also comes with a sweet jam, but for $1, it is an amazing deal (and it tastes really good!). The drinks were tasty and refreshing as well. It is a tad awkward they make you pay and tip right in front of them (staff member didn't even let go of the POS machine) when you're closing out, but other than that, it was a pleasant experience. read more

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Lovely place, quaint, dim lighting, perfect meet up spot for a drink or two or three. Service is ok. Food was ok, I was really excited about the truffle grilled cheese because it caught my attention but I think it would be better if I made it myself read more

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It's a small place attached via a small door off the dream hotel lobby. Service was pretty bad. Lots of employees standing around but poorly trained and not wanting to be there. I made reservations which weren't needed as nobody was there Friday night. Aesthetically, the place is well done. Bar stools are gorgeous. The charcuterie board for $26 was a great value and we wished we ordered that first as we didn't need anything else. But we loved the grilled cheese and filet mignon skewer (two pieces) was tender and well marinated. Not sure if there was alcohol in the drinks, so there's that. read more

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Came here late on a Friday night and ordered the lavender lady. It was heavy on the lavender but not overbearing, so I really enjoyed it. The drink was well made and well balanced. The ambiance is dimly lit and chic. Service was decently good. read more

Cute lil date spot as it's very romantic and dim. Went here in a random Monday evening and it wasn't overrun with tourists being it is located smack midtown. The drinks were strong and delicious. It wasn't too crowded and the service staff was friendly. Would pass by again. read more

The place was nicely decorated. For a Friday evening it was pretty empty. I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized, the service was incredibly slow. The place was not busy enough to be that slow. The staff were too busy hanging out with each other. They basically ignored everyone else. The food was ok and so were the cocktails. There wasn't that much of a selection. Also they claimed they can't split the check. read more

We loved this place! We were looking for a speakeasy-type bar, trying to avoid the usual shout-over-the-crowd bar. The drinks were fabulous, and service was great. Loved the casual and relatively quiet atmosphere. read more

I never enjoy writing less than 5 star reviews. I have a strong disdain for complaining and negativity in general, especially when it comes to restaurants, but I have to be honest at the same time when visiting these establishments. I'll start by saying that The Rickey is absolutely fabulous. The decor is lovely, it's spacious, and has a light-hearted atmosphere. Every bartender, waiter, etc. that I encountered were beyond friendly and accommodating. Seriously, other than my issue, I loved the place, and had every intention of returning. Here is my issue: I ordered one cocktail. It was a gin martini, made with a British gin called Boodles, tonic, and lime. This drink was served in an average coop glass, which is normal. While the cocktail was nicely made, I do not think it was worth $22. Seeing that this drink was not on their menu, there was no way of me finding out how they came up with the price. I looked at their cocktail menu, and saw that none of their other cocktails were $22. So the gin & tonic martini that I ordered must have been really special or something to have cost more than all of the other cocktails on their menu. I didn't make a fuss with the bartender. I paid, AND still tipped. I do feel slighted though. Where did this price come from, and why? Perhaps I just need to return during happy hour? Aside from Happy Hour, a gin & tonic with a splash of lime, in a coop glass should never cost $22. Again, lovely place, but that $22 for my cocktail was NOT the vibe. I even looked up the price of 750ml of Boodles British gin on Google, and it costs less than 750ml of Hendricks, so it's not like this gin is rare or super special. Don't get me wrong, she was tasty, but not worth $22 for a shot of it in a glass. Ok, bye . read more

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I came here on a Friday night and it was not very busy! I loved the ambience of this place - it was very classy but also cozy! I was surprised to find a place like this right in the heart of midtown! The bartender was incredibly personable and really attentive! I got the pomegranate Rickey which was tasted great and also very pretty! The bartender recommended that I try the fearless agent, which was was also so good! It had vinegar in it which added so much flavor to it! read more

Pretty cool bar with 60s-70s kind of vibe. Transports you back in time and they know their cocktails well.Loved the margarita, one of the best I have had in a long long time. Had to get a repeat out of respect, despite being many drinks down on a night out... We ordered a few bar snacks like deviled eggs, fries etc. Pretty standard but I guess that's what one can expect. Music was quite chill as well, the place started filling up towards midnight. It seems to be a popular spot in midtown. Sadly I missed taking pictures but perhaps it's proof enough that I having a great time. read more

I was immediately attracted by the $1 grilled cheese happy hour sign outside The Rickey. Inside, the ambiance is dark and classy the way I like it - made me forget that it was still bright outside. Sadly, they were out of the $1 truffle grilled cheese, so instead they gave us another menu AND grilled cheese when the ingredients arrived, all for 1 or 2 dollars! So obviously, service is top-notch. The drinks are really good and pretty too; cute menu with lots of unique flavors and tasted great. Only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because unfortunately the happy hour food was very very small............more like a tiny appetizer. But then again, it WAS only $1... but price of drinks considered and non-happy hour prices, overall just a bit too $$$ for my NYC budget :') But still would recommend for aesthetics and drinks, and if you're OK with having just a small appetizer on the side (go during happy hour)! read more

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Fantastic vibe and great cocktails. The bartenders were skilled and efficient. Located off the Lobby of the Dream Hotel in Midtown. Tasty place and well worth a try. read more

I'm so happy our group stumbled onto this place because I would consider this a hidden gem for after dinner drinks. We came here after an early dinner and the atmosphere is definitely very intimate, adorning vintage elements in its decor. It's was practically empty when we went but this place does take reservations, so I'd imagine it gets busier during the nighttime. Drinks were very unique, and I appreciate all the different options and new combinations I wouldn't have expected myself to enjoy. I'd recommend the Fearless Agent drink which contains balsamic vinegar, an unexpected yet wonderful flavor add to the drink. Overall drinks were on the pricier side, but I definitely think they were worth it. Our server was super attentive and constantly checking in on us, but I'd like to come back and maybe experience the place during busier hours. read more

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This has been my usual low-key place to hang out. Get a drink and a small bite. But it has really become disappointing worth each visit. Tonight, quick with order, never asked for refills, never checked on us. Water was empty before the snack arrived. No water refills. Go to the bar to get a check. Entire staff is shooting shit, ignoring the room. Then hit the wrong tip button on the machine, cannot cancel......so over tipped.....hmmmmm.....on purpose machine not flexible??? LOVE how minimum tip is 18%....so sad read more

So I've had this spot bookmarked . Saw the cocktail " lavender girl" on a cocktail blog and that made me bookmark and put this place on my radar. Came here on a Saturday night after having dinner in the upper Hell's Kitchen area Place is located next to the Dream Hotel on 55th street near 7th Thank God it wasn't too crowded. We were able to grab seats at the bar. This is as around 1030/11pm ish . By the time we left- definitely- a lot of space. Inside is stylish although very dim. I liked it but downside was lighting for my fabulous photos was not that great lol. But anyway- I loved the inner decor A mix with some 80's and 90's alternative and pop played that night . Someone who loved the Pretty in Pink soundtrack definitely put the list together lol. New order, psychedelic furs , INXS etc . I enjoyed it They serve tapas/ small bites . But I didn't try any since we just had a full Korean meal. But I will post the menu - see photos . Now getting to the good stuff... The coasters are DOPE. Brass and "the Rickey lounge" on them The staff was attentive! Greeted not long after we sat down. Sandro was our bartender and he was great. Makings of a great mixologist. Confident but not cocky... Being a cocktail connoisseur- watching him make our cocktails was a joy. He really put effort into making the cocktails. From the firm shaking ... the exactness and precision and making the sugared rim to the garnishes. 5 star service alone! I had the Lavender Girl which I enjoyed . Gin cocktail . I also tried the Pomegranate Rickey- vodka cocktail - which I enjoyed also- the ice cube had pomegranates frozen into them. My friend had 2 Lemon drop martinis which she enjoyed as well This place is now on my favorite NYC cocktail bar list . Would definitely come back. Cheers read more

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Really nice cocktail bar, perfect for a date or catching up with friends. The space is cozy with dim lighting, nice decor and a variety of seating options. We sat on the couches, which have table service, and ordered wine. They do have an extensive cocktail menu so we'll have to come back another time to try them! read more

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We stopped in for drinks prior to dinner, we ended up finding this awesome lounge, located in the boutique hotel across the street from ours after leaving the rooftop bar due to the humidity and heat. After walking into the bar I truly felt as if we were going back in time, the interior has a wonderful old world charm, it is quaint, more intimate than anything and extremely comfortable. The bartender was very personable, easy to talk with and had a great personality. I was hoping to find a very dark stout and followed a recommendation from the bartender. The stout was extremely dark with note of chocolate, it was on draft and extremely smooth. They were playing quite a variety of music, it was quite relaxing until the rap music came on, listening to rap music in this environment was like throwing gasoline onto a fire to extinguish it. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this lounge and will return in the future. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem and my --- it is a gem! Best drinks, loved the atmosphere & couldn't get enough. This would be my cheers-bar if I was a local! Great speakeasy vibe drinks, well-made. The bartender heard me say Mezcal was a favorite and had a specially off-the-menu crafted cocktail. It did not disappoint! Cannot wait to come back to NY to visit this spot again. Side note - I'm HUGE on scents/sound/atmosphere & how that can tie to memory - this place has a great notable scent that is subtle while also making this place a lasting memory. Love that I could hear the friends around me while still enjoying the vibe/style of The Rickey. Sexy vibes & great company. All around great spot for drinks & chats. read more

Comfortable, beautiful place with delicious cocktails and wonderful service. Looking forward to returning! read more

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Came here for drinks after work for my coworker's goodbye gathering. It was pretty busy for a Thursday but we managed to snag some seats at the bar. It looks pretty intimate, definitely great for a date! There are couches and small tables and that speakeasy vibe. All the signature cocktails are pretty pricey in the ~$17 range but it's clear that they had a lot of thought put into them. I got the Cartel which had pineapple and coffee flavors. I also liked how the ice cube in that was coconut water so as the ice cube melted, the drink slower got sweeter. I also got the Pomegranate Rickey which was a sweeter drink and has frozen pomegranate seeds in the ice cube. Not sure this would be my new to go place, just because I personally find the prices a little expensive but if you're a cocktail fanatic, I highly recommend checking this place out at least once! read more

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This bar was great! We are staying at the hotel that's connected so we stopped in during happy hour. Justin was a fantastic, attentive bartender! The drinks were delicious (we ordered a walnut sazerac and a pomegranate Rickey) and since we were there for happy hour, we got a grilled cheese sandwich with truffle oil and the artichoke kale dip. We enjoyed this bar so much in fact that we stopped in at the end of our night coming back to the hotel! The second time around, I got a fearless agent and it was fantastic! We will definitely be back while we are here! read more

This place is awesome for a drink. It's a very intimate and upscale place. The bartender personally took our order. My friends and I were impressed by the drink selection here. I got the smoking scorpion. It's very cool to see the flame and smoke for the drink. (It's very strong too). My friends got some other drinks. The Weekend in Cabo is very refreshing. I definitely recommend this place for a happy hour or friends hanging out. They take reservations! read more

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