Great bar in Alphabet City. Stumbled in here last Friday night after getting dinner at the Brindle Room. This is right down the block on Avenue C. Coffee shop by day, vibey and cozy bar at night. Excellent cocktails. We got a Paper Plane, two hot toddys, a spicy marg, and cognac hot chocolate. All were very good. Bartenders were nice and responsive. Will definitely go back! read more

Great service, friendly staff. Spinach dip was made fresh and good. Drinks were also well made. Ambiance was decent, it was 6 PM so it was not crowded. read more

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Now my husband and I stumbled upon this spot looking for a quick bite to eat. Now I must say it was a beautiful and calm vibe. The music was good and it was very clean. We decided to get the meatball sliders and mac and cheese was amazing. Warren was the bartender who also made the food from start to finish and it was really great. Our server Mulo was great also with the recommendations of food and wines. I'm very happy with The Summit and it will be a place we will definitely visit again. Thank you for great service and great vibes. read more

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Great spot with a patio and back room. No minimum to reserve the back room which was clutch. Very warm inside. Staff are very attentive and had to deal with a ton of rowdy people, glass breaking, and heavy crowds. They handled it all professionally without cracking. Great spot. Only wish is draft beer! read more

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We stumbled in here looking for food after day drinking with very low expectations, just very hungry bellies. Its small and dark, so its cozy but not the most happening vibes. The food is easily shareable and was perfect for our big group. The sliders were great, a little messy but o well. The mac and cheese was a little underwhelming on flavor. It hit the spot for sure and was great for sharing with friends. read more

Such a great place. Cocktails are so nice, the popcorn is delicious! The staff are fantastic. We haven't had more food there, but I'd love to at some point. Go go go! read more

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Great placee good memories!! Came here for drinks with friends on a Saturday night out. Got "Lions in London" cocktails which were pricey but have or feature Beefeater 24 gin infused with Rooibos tea and how cool is that? Pretty special for a drink yeah. read more

We stumbled upon this place Christmas Eve, we peeped a good vibe through the window and we found the following: - A huge 4-month old Husky who was being trained by a dude who owned a ghost kitchen and was extremely sweet - New friends who had some shots with us - Super nice bartenders who sang the theme to Golden girls with us - A full moon and colorful Christmas tree in the heated patio - Hot girl in a Grinch dress who agreed to come home with me - Other miscellaneous goodness A+ would recommend read more

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Lovely owner- didn't eat the food but wish I had! Ask the owner to add her chocolate sauce (from the cookies) to your iced coffee- they shake it and it is MAGICAL!!! read more

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What a great bar! The first time I tried to go was several months ago on a Monday after work, but it was closed. I'm glad my friend and I came here yesterday after dinner. It wasn't too crowded at around 9-10 pm on a Saturday night. There was the perfect amount of people around. We each ended up getting three drinks and they were all so good. The best part was how much cheaper the cocktails were in comparison to ones in the neighborhood. Our favorite was the pisco sour. They gave us unlimited free popcorn. The popcorn was so buttery and salty and got better and better the more we drank. We ended up splitting the spinach dip as well. I am looking forward to coming back for happy hour. read more

Hello Gov' Nor! If you enjoy a whiskey cocktail the Guv' Nor is a must here. Also they make a killer Old Fashioned and French 75. Its a small but classy joint which can surprise you with its unique libations, cool vibe, and expert mixologist. Reasonably priced too. The few times I was here with a friend we enjoyed our drinks over fun conversation. Maybe next time I'll try the food as I saw people nothing on oysters and tuna tartar. read more

Loved it! Espresso martini was amazing witg the view It was just beautiful! Seating was tricky but a great experience read more

The view was spectacular, service was awesome, food was delicious and the drinks were strong! Loved it!

We had a very nice evening there a few weeks ago. Outdoor seating is not the most spacious, but it was just enough social distance to be comfortable. They still have great cocktails, and they are very reasonably priced. The new craft beers offering is good, but very expensive in comparison. The food was a good value though, with pretty good portion sized and high quality. The ham was especially good. The staff is nice and added to the experience. Hope to be back again before it gets too cold or post pandemic! read more

I recently hosted my birthday at Summit Bar and I couldn't be happier. I emailed the Summit Bar team a month in advance and very easily booked their entire back room for myself and my guests. Their coordinator, Hamid, was incredibly responsive, communicative, and helpful. I was able to bring a cake without added fees. When I got to the bar for the event, our hostess, Lola, greeted me and took the cake back with her. She was super excited to host myself and my friends and was incredibly attentive to us the whole time, brought out the cakes and helped us sing happy birthday, and kept the back space private for our group throughout the reservation. The whole team at Summit is incredibly intentional, welcoming, and supportive. Drinks were great, music was fun, and overall I couldn't have had a better experience. Highly recommend Summit Bar!! read more

Cocktail here was so delicious! The people working here have a lively and quirky personality and it was fun talking with them. I would come back for them and the new high stool chairs they recently got! You get a bowl of popcorn on the side with your drink, and not gonna lie, my hand kept going to that bowl and it was gone the next second. Not too crowded during the weekday so would keep this place in mind whenever I'm in the area! read more

One of the best (new, for me) bars I've been to recently. This place is truly one of the friendliest, "good energy" spots I've been to in NYC. Immediately upon entering, everyone greets you and I mean everyone! Somewhat of an oddity here, but it really made me smile! A group of 3 of us popped in for a few cocktails and were seating on their intimate enclosed back patio. The drinks were awesome. Everything we got was absolutely delicious. I ordered a drink called "Last Cocktail" and it did leave a lasting impression on me for sure! We even ended up getting some oysters Rockefeller! They were pretty good! So, who would I recommend this place to? I'd say this spot is great for more intimate conversations. Whether it be a date or a low key girls night or just a few friends hanging out over a cocktail. Not a spot for big groups or loud, rowdy hour. I really don't have anything negative to say about this bar. It's a place I enjoy and continue to recommend to my friends. I can't wait to come back! 5/5 read more

Every time I come here the service is phenomenal, Jose behind the bar will always take good care of you. The ambiance is warm and chill, the outdoor space is cute. I've ordered the hummus many times here and the last time they replenished my pita complimentary. They've always been more than accommodating here, one of my favorite places to come to in the East Village read more

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Love this bar. I have been here several times and have celebrated my birthday there twice. The Summit Bar's happy hour is great (every day of the week from 5pm-8pm). $8 food and $8 drinks makes my wallet happy. My go to drink is the Dark & Stormy (three of those and I'm feeling nice) my boyfriend enjoys their Old Fashioned. We usually share their pulled pork sliders or their buffalo chicken sliders. They are delicious. The venue is small and great for date night with its dimmed lighting. I recommend this bar to everyone. read more

I won't say too much. But I will say there is no place better. *Everyone* here cares about each other and it's truly special. read more

I don't normally venture this far East, but Summit Bar was something of an oasis--spacious, clean, outdoor garden, fancy cocktails. I tried both the French 75 (Beefeater gin, fresh lemon, agave, Champagne) and the Shu Jam Fizz (DH Krahn gin, apricot jam, fennel-infused agave, peach bitters, fresh lemon, soda). Both were refreshing, but the latter was more interesting and more alcoholic (and definitely worth $1 more). They also offer a variety of Absinthes. The bartender was very friendly. read more

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Great experience here last Thursday night for my birthday. I emailed them about a reservation beforehand and they got back to me quickly. You can reserve ahead for parties of10 or more. At first we had reserved the backyard, but it was so humid so they offered us the back table instead. Both spots are great for mingling. The drinks were superb and HH lasted til 8pm! The watermelon mojito was refreshing. I have to say though, my fave was the Charmaine Star. Shout out to the bartender in the back bar for excellent drinks. This place serves small bites, friends ordered the pork sliders, prosciutto, Mediterranean platter, and the tuna tartare. I have to say the tuna tartare was Amazing. One of the top 5 I have had in the city. My friends and I had a great time and they complimented me on my choice of bars. Special thanks to Shayan for being there when we needed him and making our experience enjoyable and for putting up with the balloon animals :p Great spot for small gatherings and also for date nights! read more

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I went there with a few friends and absolutely loved the ambience, the vibe and the cocktails selection. The bar tenders were really nice and welcoming. We tried a few gin and tequila based cocktails and enjoyed each and every beverage. Definitely a good bar to drop by if you are in East village read more

Have been coming here for years, place is fantastic. Vibe is good, drinks are good, bartenders and owner are great. One of the stalwarts of alphabet city chill bars, go there. read more

Summit Bar is truly a gem in NYC. I've been coming here for years and it's of my favorite spots in the city - hands down. Great, reasonably priced cocktails and everyone who works here is so so nice and seems genuinely happy to be here. Plus, they give you free popcorn and the decor is really nice. read more

The Summit Bar is really solid. Fantastic cocktails, great bartenders/staff and a welcoming and approachable vibe. Plus a nice area surrounded by other cool places to check out. Even if you do not live in the area it feels like your local. I've brought a lot of friends in here and they, in turn, have become regulars. I've been here many times on Sunday when Warren is working and always have a good time. I have also stopped by weeknights and Saturday nights where discernibly busier. Regardless of the time the bar staff are consistent and so are the cocktails. My favorites are the whiskey based Guvenor and John Lee Hooker cocktails but there are many more to try. They have a number of tasty, bar foody options such as burgers. I lean toward the veggie platter which is great option for non-meat eaters. Definitely worth checking out. read more

I love the decor and apparently, they're not busy for early week happy hours. Hubby and I came here to pre-game before a bday dinner double date with friends. I really wanted some oysters and remembered seeing a list with the best happy hours in the city. I also recalled one particular place that offered Beausoleils, which are my fave mollusk, presently. The original place that I looked up has since closed down but on their website, they mentioned The Summit Bar as being part of their business family. I immediately called to confirm that they offer my oyster of choice and hubby and I rushed downtown to partake in the ever so inviting happy hour. We arrived and found parking particularly quickly, considering the area. As I previously stated, the establishment was quite empty so we didn't have to worry about seating. The host was very amiable and welcomes us upon our entry. We sat in the back and I ordered one and a half dozen Beausoleils to enjoy all by myself My oysters arrived, freshly cleaned and shucked with a red wine vinegar mignonette and cocktail sauce. I requested some tobasco and was graciously obliged. Good stuff. So creamy and fresh. They taste like East Coast Kumamotos...so good. Hubby and I both ordered some cocktails. He had the Charmane's Star which was half priced and I opted for a Dirty Martini (not included in the HH). If they became bustier than tonight, I could definitely see issues because it took rather long to get our bill and have our bill corrected because despite the three people working behind the bar, only the hostess handled the monies. I would still love to come back. The quality of the fare and the service up to cashing out, was excellent. read more

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Food: I have been here several times. It is my favorite place for happy hour oysters which are one of the freshest oysters I've had (especially for happy hour) and plus they are locally sourced. The pulled pork sliders are also great! TBH the entire happy hour menu is amazing! Drinks: I cannot emphasize how good their drinks are! Happy hour drinks are $7 for such beautifully crafted cocktails--definitely the best bang for your buck! I have had all their cocktails which are exceptional, though my faves are the ground to glass and the guv'nor. Service: Attentive but not overbearing. It was never hard to get their attention and love how they offered extra pita bread for our hummus. Vibe: Casual and chill vibe. Love that this place never gets that crowded and the lighting is dim but not too dark. I also like that they have a nice little patio in the back with a skylight for the nice summer days. Whether it be date night or just chilling with your co-workers/friends, this place will fit any situation! read more

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Hey folks how are you? I had a very pleasant experience at Summit bar. If you have a sophisticated and professional personality. I highly recommend this trendy and modern venue. Great to invite your friends and meet other selective individuals. read more

I stopped by the Summit bar yesterday to cozy up on their back porch and listen to a podcast, and was delighted by the kind attention paid to me by Oren, who made sure I was at the best table, protected from the heat, and had everything I needed. I've always been impressed by both the attitude and the ambiance at this local establishment, and recommend a visit by anyone passing through the East Village. read more

This place is pretty tiny but its great! If I lived in the area I would make it my local spot!! I went with two friends around 10PM on a Saturday night for a few drinks and appetizers. The place was packed and the atmosphere was great. We found a few seats at the bar and ordered 3 Moscow Mules to start. We took a look at the menu and decided to get the Tuna Tartare and the Pulled Pork Sliders. Both appetizers were delicious! Even the chips that came with the sliders were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

The Summit Bar - Amazing appetizers! Tuna Tartare and pulled pork sliders - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Oh yes. I give The Summit Bar high marks for the amazing birthday party I thew there last weekend. I was in touch with management via email (they don't have a phone) and told them I wanted to host about 30 people on a Saturday night. They quickly got back to me and announced that they would be happy to help me have a great party. And you know what? They really did. Saturday night I walked in with 5 people and another 5 were already there. I found the manager and he told me he would block off the whole back section starting at 10PM. Perfect. I ordered a Driving Mrs. Davies and went out onto the back semi-enclosed back patio area to enjoy it. More and more people started showing up and at 10 of 10, the bouncer came over to me, introduced himself and said he was now going to block off the back for my party. He quickly relocated everyone who wasn't there for me (hehe, birthdays are so self centered) and as more and more people arrived, we had ample room in the back patio area as well as inside at the back of the bar and back couch. There was a spot for everyone and the drinks kept flowing. People that wanted to smoke could, outdoors, without putting down their drink. The comfortable outdoor lounge furniture meant most everyone could sit and mingle, or just relieve themselves from the torture of heels. I wore glittery flats because hey, everyone should wear some sparkle on their birthday and I don't care if you think it's lame. I had an absolute blast and appreciated the venue staff keeping us liquored up and free of random people. It was such a perfect situation. Perfect drinks, perfect friends, zero strangers and reasonable prices. You think I'll be back? Oh yes, I sure will and if I need another venue for a gathering, you know I'm choosing Summit. http://www.hungrychildinthecity.com read more

TL, DR: A happy hour on a Sunday in Manhattan? $6 handcrafted cocktails and $15 for a dozen oysters FTW!! Try "The Last Cocktail", it will change your life! Long: My girlfriend got this place as a recommendation to host her birthday drinks and it couldn't have worked out any better! I made a reservation for a party of 15 and they were more than happy to accommodate us on an early Sunday night. I reserved that back part of the bar and when we walked in they were even nice enough to hang up a Happy Birthday banner! Hidden in the back was a more intimate private room where we ended up gravitating to. It was a wine and liquor storage room that had a single long table for large parties. The smaller room was technically outdoors but the heat lamps above made it nice and cozy for everyone. At times, it was a little too hot so I recommend only turning on one of the overhead lamps! The really gem about this place was the happy hour from 5:30pm (open) to 7:30pm and it was half priced cocktails and oysters. Non-happy prices were $12 per cocktail and $30 for a dozen oysters and getting half off was a major steal! These were the cocktails I had: The Last Cocktail x 2 Born & Raised The John Lee Hooker The Guv'nor Ground to Glass Hands down the best one of the lot was The Last Cocktail. Everyone in our party loved it. A friend proclaimed that it was the best cocktail he has ever had in his life! We put the bartender to work ordering so many of them! The combination of gin and prosecco was spot on!! All the other cocktails were great as well. As you can see, I put in some serious work during the happy hour. Greatest deal in the city! As for the food, it wasn't as good. The Mediterranean Platter was decent and the oysters weren't as good if you're used to eating oysters from the Gulf. Nevertheless, I would come back over and over again for those cocktails. I can't wait! read more

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I came here 4 yrs. ago with an amazing work buddy. Fast forward to last weekend. Absolutely amazing happy hour. $7 complex cocktails & small plates that are perfection. Boozy & tasty. Come to visit. I'm not giving anything away. read more

Love that their happy hour goes until 8! It's quite a small and intimate place. The staff was really great. My friend had ordered the happy hour sangria and our waitress topped her off because they were on their last container so why not! For food we went for the bruschetta, kale salad, meatballs and a pulled pork sandwich. The meatballs where not my favorite, felt very bready. The sandwich, however, was excellent and quite spicy! Also excellent pickles. I would definitely come back for a drink here. Nice ambiance and a late happy hour. read more

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It's a reaaaaallly good date spot. The patio in the back is prime for romancin'. Trust. The cocktails were good to me -- but not mindblowing. Not on The Nomad Bar's level. I had the Last Cocktail and I feel like the bartender put way too much seltzer in it. He didn't bring out the gin (or didn't put in that much... it was hard to tell). Either way, there is a good balance of what types of drinks you can get here. The vibes were dope. Like I said before, the back patio looks like it's straight out of a basic girl's perfect date night Pinterest board. It also doesn't feel like a pretentious craft cocktail bar -- a welcome change from the places in Gramercy/Flatiron that have cocktails around the same caliber. Having a conversation on Friday night in the bar is a bit of a struggle (and it gets DARK) but sitting out with friends (or a date) in the light is pretty much how everyone should spend a Friday after a long week at work. I'll definitely come back and check out happy hour. read more

If you don't like Summit Bar, you probably like eating stale Trident off the 1 train. Great ambiance - check. Great drinks - doublecheck. Great food - check mate. The bartenders are like, nice dudes, too. Go there early and enjoy some quiet time on the back patio with some popcorn and an Old Fashioned. Or meet your future wife there for a first date - that's what I did! read more

OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE NYC BAR. I loved it here. We arrived around 9:30pm, got literally the best 2 seats at the bar and didn't move for 4 hours!! Legit bathroom, adorable trendy uber friendly bar tenders (beards, accents and vests yes, yes and yes) and they have beer! I was fully prepared with 2 or 3 other stops for the night but we just didn't feel the need to leave here. I will be back and you should go.......immediately! read more

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The best oysters and happy hour special on ave c. Check out the "ground to glass" cocktail is amazing. They have a great oyster distributer with meaty mid sized oysters. Bartender and server Aviva is the best!! read more

This is my absolute favorite bar in the city - and for a girl who (a) doesn't really have favorites, period, and (b) lives roughly 30 blocks north of this place and thus has to really take a hike downtown to get there, this is a big honor. I've been going to The Summit Bar on a regular basis for the past 18 months, and I still love it as much as the first time. Their cocktail list rivals your fanciest speakeasies - PDT, Death & Co., etc. - but the environment is super chill and there isn't any wait list or secret passcode needed to patronage this bar. I have had nearly every cocktail on their menu, and all of them are incredible - it's so hard to pick just two or three when I go. I love The Apology, Breaking the Law, Root's Beer, The Situation, Shu Jam Fizz (always the first one that I order), Charmane's Star, and The Guv'nor. There were others in the past that would have made this list but have since been phased out - which is kind of a shame, although I'm glad they keep the menu fresh. All of their cocktails have such fun names and are simply delicious. I would note that this place has a kind of odd crowd insomuch as it's hard to pin down any one type of person who goes here, but I think that lends to the relaxed feel of the bar. read more