Super fun cocktail bar that manages to stand out from the legions of cocktail bars in this city by their insanely creative presentations of the drinks, some of which are complex to the point of requiring instructions on how to drink them. The "tasting menu" is a great way to experience their fun drinks and food options. The food menu is vegan-friendly. Not sure how often I will be coming back here because of the slightly high prices for pretty small amounts of food and drinks, but it is definitely worth coming for the experience at least once. read more

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Great ambiance, the bartenders truly treat mixology as a craft and each drink we ordered felt like a fun and unique experience. read more

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Hidden away in the basement of Chanson (a patisserie shop) in Flatiron, this place is pretty small but extremely cute. The glasses are all very unique and great conversation starters, the drinks are interesting but nothing crazy. The fries smelt amazing. Service was good. read more

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Had a wonderful experience here! Each cocktail was crafted to perfection and had such unique flavors. Our waiter Cody was fantastic and gave great explanations of each cocktail. He made the experience one to remember! read more

This place has always been on my list and my friends and I finally got the chance to try it one night. We sat at the bar which was cool because we got to see the bartender making every drink and there is so much creativity that goes behind these drinks. The drinks are pretty but that's pretty much it. It was quite difficult for us to finish our drinks (one of us didn't even finish), especially given the price. We go to speakeasies a lot so we're used to $18-$24 per drink but this place was a lot more and not as worth it. It just didn't taste good at all - 0/3 of the drinks we ordered were good in our opinion. I would personally go elsewhere for cheaper drinks that I actually enjoy drinking. My friends also agree that this isn't a place we would come back to. read more

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Amazing speakeasy with creatively beautiful (and delicious) drinks!! I tried to get a walk-in table on a Thursday around 10pm and the wait was ~1hr. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you can. Regardless, it was well worth the wait! read more

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Thyme is a cool cozy spot. Space is small but contributes to the speakeasy vibe. Ordered the pornstar and corpse reviver. Presentation on all the drinks is 10/10. Not only were the drinks beautiful but it was well made and unique. Staff was very helpful and nice with recommendations.They check on you often and want to make sure you enjoy the experience. read more

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Cute and cozy speakeasy that's always packed! Highly recommend a reservation. Love the ambiance inside but unfortunately it wasn't t worth it in my opinion. The drinks are really for the gram. Drinks are really pretty and creative but tastes okay and is pretty pricy. Once was enough for me, I don't think I would go back. read more

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This place is so cute that I' recommend it to every single of my friend who is looking for a fun cocktail bars. I tried 4 different types of drinks and love Oud and Chatpata Fizz. I will definitely return and try all of them at some point. It's very cozy inside, downstairs of a bakery shop. I went on a Sunday night so it's a relatively chill vibe. read more

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My group and I got seated at the bar and we were able to see all the bartenders work! It was really cool to see their skills and abilities whilst they made our drinks. We each got a different drink and every single one was different and had a special flare to it. The drinks were a little bit pricy but you're also paying for the ambience and talent. You can tell that there's care and specific attention paid to each one. read more

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Small bar with limited seating but it was awesome! Loved all the fun drinks and watching what other tables ordered. The Pornstar was best drink of the night! This bar is great and highly recommended! read more

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Everything about this place was amazing. Great cocktails with a twist and crispy chicken was just awesome. Of course it doesn't hurt when Cody the man the myth the legend recommended everything! (And thanks for talking to the chef to get us the second round past hour!) Will definitely fly back to NYC for this! read more

I came here on a girls day out. It was an easy commute so we told public transport. Thyme is conveniently located in the flatiron district. We were promptly seated downstairs. Thyme bar in general is an intimate and classy environment. The bartenders are probably mixologists or just very experienced in mixing drinks properly because the cocktails they curate are amazing. We didn't try food like that. We only had the truffle fries which were decent. In general, I will be returning and would definitely recommend this for a solo date, date night; or a meeting. read more

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After seeing some really cool photos and videos of this bar my friend and I decided to book a tasting experience through Resy. At the moment they are only accepting reservations for their tasting experience which is $85 per person for a 5 course experience that includes, a shot, two cocktails of your choice , and one an and a dessert of your choice. An 18% gratuity is expected at the end of the experience. Thyme bar is an extension of Chanson. It's located in the basement area of Chanson which they created into this intimate bar area. I wouldn't call it a speakeasy per day but it's a cool little spot that's great for a date night or with a small group of friends. Our server was great! Very friendly and attentive and explained to us how the experience works and what each selection would be like for the cocktails. Overall, had a fun girls night and enjoyed every bit of the experience. From the shot disguised as an oyster to my truffle fries, cocktails, and the dessert. It was sublime. The experience is definitely not on the cheap side, but definitely a cool experience to try out or for a special occasion. I believe they also take walk-ins but because the place is tiny, it's first come first serve. You also have to sit at the bar if you do not have a reservation. read more

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This might be one of my fav cocktail bars I ever have been to. The bartenders were super nice and very helpful with my type of drinks that I would be most interested in. All of their drinks are so unique looking and great tasting. read more

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I wanted to go to this place for quite a while but had no 'thyme' to do it! Finally an opportunity rose and I took it. Came here just for drinks, and the host immediately seated us by the bar. Our bartender was friendly, but most importantly, he was amazing at his job! It was super fun to watch him make his drink! You should go here just to see him mix the drinks! I got the old fashioned and it was amazing. Not your typical old fashioned. This is special. It's strong, and you also get a macaroon with it! It's a bit on the sweeter end, but it's still good. I will definitely come here again! read more

Every drink was the best drink I've ever had. Unique speakeasy that is more of an art gallery than a regular cocktail bar. Alexander, our bartender, should have his own Michelin Star. Every drink was crafted meticulously, with an unforgettable attention to detail and presentation. The drinks were absolutely incredible. Every drink had its own personality. Delicious, unique, fragrant, STRONG (one drink alone got me going), gorgeous, stunning, plentiful. No fun-sized cocktails, these were full-sized. Drinks are fairly priced. $23 per drink. With presentation and quality in mind, I found it more than fair. Alexander is a master at his art, and I'll never forget this incredible experience. GO TO THIS PLACE!!! read more

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If you're looking at an Instagrammable speakeasy, this is it. The place can be easy to miss on a busy commuter day. I really liked the vibe of this spot and how professional the staff was. This place is aesthetically pleasing and the drinks will be the star of the show. The food is solid as well, but he $20 & $30 cocktails will steal the show. Presentation 10/10. Taste 9/10. Make sure you read the ingredients well. They have some unique pairings and you won't want to get it wrong at this price. I went with the prefix menu through open table. 95/pp + tax and 18% gratuity. I recommend perusing the menu early because the time starts when you are supposed to be there. The next reservation is coming and you don't want to have to scarf down your meal/drink. read more

Have been wanting to come here for so long and so glad I finally made it here. Walked in on a Saturday night with a friend and was told there is a 45 minute wait. We left our name with the hostess and started making our way to another bar but got a text within 5 minutes that our table was ready. It's a pretty small space but cute and we were seated at the bar. Each drink we ordered was like an experience, hence the hefty prices. The drinks were strong and tasty. read more

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Cocktails and service are both 10/10. The cocktails themselves have interesting flavor profiles (ie sour g&t) and come presented in highly unique ways. A must-try if you're in the area. read more

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I've been wanting to visit Thyme Bar since their opening, and finally got my chance! I made a reservation through their website, but at 5pm on a Saturday there was plenty of open seating. We sat at the bar (nice because you get to watch the drinks get made) and were quickly approached by a very helpful server. The cocktails here are incredibly intricate and have a ton of unusual ingredients, so unless you're extremely knowledgeable, the server's advice is crucial. And most of the cocktails here are about $25, so choose wisely! I also loved that the menu showed how intricate the presentation of each cocktail was, with a cute little floral legend. I got the Primrose & Rye, which came in a nest with burning incense at the base - pretty good, tasted like a Whiskey Sour! My friend got the Health Bloom (similar to a mojito in appearance), which was my personal favorite, even though it doesn't come with any intricate presentation. My other two friends ordered the Ambre Nuit (comes in a lantern! pretty strong) and the Eucalyptus Watercolor (my least favorite, personally - just because the flowers at the base are edible, doesn't mean they taste good). Overall, a very memorable experience in a beautiful space! read more

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As a lover of craft cocktails I was really looking forward to visiting Thyme Bar as the menu and pictures looked amazing but sad to say unless it was an unusually bad night the visit left much to be desired. Customer service: We arrived 20 minutes early and there were about 4 open tables but the hostess told us they were booked so we have to come back, ok I can respect that but when we came back the same 4 tables were still open. When we were finally seated we were given water in dirty cups, we requested new cups which we did not receive until after our last course. We were seated approximately 50 minutes before our hostess came to take our order and probably waited half an hour between courses. This was quite surprising to me given the limited menu comprised of only desserts, drinks, and appetizers coupled with the fact that there were 7 tables with mostly parties of 2 (yes I did the math because it was just that bad). The waiter was really attentive but not sure what is going on with management. Drinks: The presentation on all the drinks was GORGEOUS just as they are pictured in social media so if you are looking for beautiful cocktails or inspiration as a content creator then this is your place. Liajiao Mule: Mules are probably my go to drink when I'm not at a craft cocktail bar but this one sounded interesting with tobasco and mint chutney. I did not taste any of those flavors, it tasted almost like a regular mule unless that was the intent? If so they did a great job of hiding what sounded like a much more exciting cocktail. Thyme & Pellucid: Definitely forward on the Aloe but not in an overwhelming way more like a bit heavy handed on bitters. This drink came with a saline dropper to enhance the flavors. This was probably the best drink I had and the only one I finished. Light and refreshing. Primrose and Rye: The worst drink of the night. It just tasted watery and tart. I was expecting something more booze forward. Definitely did not finish this. Chatpata Fizz: Another BEAUTIFULLY presented drink but it ends there. This one comes with salmon skin to enhance the flavor. I am a vegetarian so I did not eat the salmon skin and cannot attest to whether it would have made things better but I can say that somehow the cocktail had a fishy essence and I did not finish this cocktail either. Food: If you are doing the ticketed experience go in knowing this will not fill you. I had the aranchini, which I tend to stay away from as they tend to be heavy, such is not the case here they were probably nickel-sized and you get about 5. These were not memorable and the quality subpar. Dessert: I didn't know you the dessert was pre-selected vanilla ice cream. Probably the highlight of the night outside of the presentation of the cocktails so I asked for the dessert menu so I could order something else given the rest of the experience was mostly inedible. What I received was more vanilla ice cream on the house for the long wait and pistachio eclair instead. read more

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Definitely exceeded my expectations thyme bar provides the most unique cocktail experience. The details that each cocktail is made- is to perfection. Not only are the drinks delicious but the presentation it's worth it all. Bar is a pre cellar speak easy vibe. Good for couple and very small groups. Smalls bites are just as delicious. The service was great. read more

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We really loved the space and the service was over the top amazing!!! So friendly and accommodating. The food was very nice. The cocktails are so creative and unique. My favorite was the Flower Moon. Make sure to make a Rez. Well in advance. A very memorable experience. read more

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Came across this place because I wanted to take a special person on a date . This place caught my eye in Flatiron District. It was very exclusive and seemed dope. We both did the Emergence Package which included signature drinks and 2 entrees. Drinks were amazing were different from any other restaurant. I am guessing their main focus is the drinks. I definitely recommend this place . You won't be disappointed!! Ambiance- 10/10 Service - 10/10 Covid Precautions in Place Indoor and Outdoor as well read more

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Madina was an amazing hostess. She was super sweet and accommodating. I appreciated how king and thoughtful she was. Phoebe was also an amazing server. Very sweet!! Loved this place and the ambiance. Everything about it was just so cute! Drinks are amazing and they serve them in the cutest cups! read more

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Came here after a work event because it was close. We were thinking of having one more and my friend found this "speakeasy." We had to wait about 20 minutes. After about 10-15 min I asked to see a menu and realized drinks were $25+. We decided to stay but the price would definitely keep it to one. I picked a drink with whiskey and peanut butter. All the drinks were IGable - unique glasses, foam, flowers, and mine came with a macaron and smoke underneath. Everyone enjoyed their drinks. Mine was delicious and even came with dessert. We also ordered truffle fries which were thin but still crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They were addicting especially with the aioli. We also ended up getting the sliders which came with three and super juicy. I don't know if I would come back because of the price but I enjoyed the drinks, food, service, and atmosphere. It was a great way to end the evening. read more

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We came here in a group since the drinks are beautiful. You have to buy tickets in advance on their website - they have two option tiers (emergence 2 drinks, euphoria 3 drinks) with some exclusive drinks in the more expensive ticket tier (euphoria). Our group purchased the 2x drink 'emergence' experience. I wouldn't say the drinks themselves taste spectacular, but everything is very beautifully presented. It's definitely very insta-worthy and a lot of the drinks come in custom containers (planetarium, flower vases, etc.). I ordered the truffle fries which I thought were great (shoestring / thin fries are my favorite). They ran out of macarons so they upgraded us to the soft serve ice cream for free. I thought the ice cream was good but didn't taste strongly of the flavors (black sesame?). The bar is located in Patisserie Chanson if you're having a hard time finding it. I would recommend you check this place out if you're looking for a very visual experience. I think if you're super into the taste of cocktails and picky about that, then I wouldn't necessarily recommend this experience. read more

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Such a cool speakeasy, my boyfriend has been trying to get in for awhile and we finally had the time to put our names down and waited for around 45 minutes. They sent us a text and gave 15 minutes to return. The drinks were the coolest I've ever seen though they were pricey ($25-30) but the presentation was crazy and the alcohol was definitely strong. We ordered the ambre nuit and the chatpata fizz. I didn't really love either of the drinks because of how Smokey and strong they were but they were well crafted! read more

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Don't miss on the one of the best cocktail experiences in city and the magic Jeremy is creating. Verdict - just go at the next available chance. read more

Magical. Thyme Bar is magical. During our last visit to NYC, my husband suggested we swing by to grab drinks after dinner. I had not done any research on this place prior to our arrival, so I was blown away by the swanky, underground cocktail speakeasy. The space is beautiful, chic, and intimate. Perfect for dates and small group gatherings. I felt like I had been taken back in time to the 1920s in this softly lit, historic pre-war cellar. We got a coveted seat right at the bar - ideal for a bar like this where you can watch the bartenders in action. What Thyme Bar is known for is showing cocktails through art with botanical elements. Many of the cocktails are influenced by art and/or movement, and there's a unique emphasis on the visual component of cocktails. The menu is split into Le Jardin and Floriography. Drinks range from $16-22 for Le Jardin drinks and $25-30 for Floriography. While all the cocktails are crafted gorgeously, the ones under Floriography focus more intently on the presentation aspect. I chose the Hana Ni Arashi (Flower in a Storm) after a recommendation from our bartender. This is Iichiko Saiten sochu, ginseng infused Suntori Toki whisky, London Essence ginger beer, kummel, and lime. My husband selected the Chatpata Fizz, which is Ilegal Joven mezcal, chatpata soda (jasmine, wasabi, green tabasco, smoked salt), pandan, and lime. The Hana Ni Arashi - which comes in a teapot and teacup - is smoky, a bit spicy, and refreshing. It's Thyme Bar's take on a Moscow Mule, and my goodness is it invigorating and complex. The Chatpata Fizz is served in a terrarium, decorated with moss, and houses a glass contraption with three sections inside. You can drink from the bottom and middle sections. This drink is smoky, spicy, and sweet all at once. All around us, drinks were being carefully presented to customers. Two of the cocktails on the menu, Thé Noir and Coconino Rain, were hung in front of the guests from a decorative ring secured to the ceiling. The creativity of Thyme Bar is unparalleled to anything I've seen. Your senses will awaken here and be taken on this visually and gustatory stunning journey. Service was also superb. Our bartender was helpful, attentive, and friendly. It made our experience that much more spectacular. I can confidently say that we will be back at Thyme Bar anytime we're in New York. read more

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An one time visit! Good vibe, speakeasy. Reservation is a must otherwise if you are lucky you can get a table within a 30/45 mins wait for a party of 2-3. We got seated on the corner near the door which was good as we could get the feel of the entire bar. They have those fancy fusion cocktails, good menu and fancy! The cocktails arrive in some or the other kinda uniqueness. My husbands was in a hanging container; mine was in a mushroom garden..caveat I hardly any drink! It was around $27 and just 5-6 sips of cocktail distributed within 3 tiny mushrooms, our friend got one in a succulent jar with some salmon skin. That was kinda interesting. Service was good and the server explained us each and every drink we were keen on. Not sure if I'll visit again, but worth a one time visit! read more

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I found Thyme Bar on yelp and suggested my friend and I meet up for a quick drink before a movie, not realizing it was such a hip place and not somewhere you can just "pop" by. Reservations are generally required as it is a VERY small spot (speakeasy vibe on the lower level). We were lucky that they had a couple seats at the bar for us but said we could only stay an hour - not a problem since we had a movie to catch in 30 minutes. The cocktails here are very inventive with an impressive presentation (mine came with a candle in it and my friend just ordered gin on the rocks and even they came in a glass with an impressive cube ice cube) - they definitely care about the craft of cocktail making! read more

Had an AMAZING experience at Thyme Bar this weekend (the coolest speakeasy), mostly due to our amazing server Sami! He was so kind and accommodating, and offered perfect drink recommendations for each one of us. We had a 30th birthday in the group and Sami genuinely wanted to make it an incredible night for her. The drinks were amazing and whole experience definitely memorable! I highly recommend the Euphoria experience and the Floriography drinks are my favorite because of the *fabulous* presentation. We got the Chapata Fizz, Savage and Sage, Ambre Nuit, Venus Eternity, and Queen of the Night. They were all amazing!! We ended the night with complimentary birthday desserts - thank you Sami! We will definitely be returning to Thyme. Be sure to make a reservation, walk ins are hard to come by. Cheers! read more

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Thyme Bar is a cozy trendy speakeasy in Flatiron. If you didn't know what you were looking for, you would never find it. The entrance is a tiny door next to Chanson. The drinks were high caliber, the food was excellent. The dessert was so entertaining! K and I went for drinks and to try some bar bites. I loved the design of this place! It felt like you were in a French wine cellar but still in Manhattan. Food: Pork Belly Sliders- these were so tender and flavorful! I loved the pickled shallots. It looked and tasted wonderful! Lobster and caviar toast points- This was so delicious! The lobster chunks were succulent and the caviar added a saline crunch. Thyme is a Circle (gin, milk punch, pineau des charentes, thyme, grapefruit)- this was so refreshing and light but packed a punch! Tastes slightly citrusy and not very sweet. Loved this! A Bird in the Hand (mezcal, bael fruit, lemongrass, tamarind, birds beak chilis, orange shaved ice) - this was a good strong drink. I liked the hint of citrus in this! "Cigar" dessert- this was very entertaining. I loved the smokiness and surprising taste of this dessert! It was like a chocolate egg roll with vanilla cream inside. It was definitely very video worthy! We had a great time! I would order all the same things again. I esp liked Thyme is a Circle. read more

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We couldn't find it at first, so we called...here we were standing in front of it. The space is downstairs and really cool. The cocktails aren't cheap but are unique and incredibly presented. They also have a large selection of whiskeys, cordials, etc. Took my mom and sister to the city for a girl's trip and they loved the whole vibe of the place. Fun splurge! read more

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Instagram tells me to do many things like what to buy, who to follow, and now where to go for dinner and drinks. This place has been on my go-to list, but I just haven't had a chance to go until last night. I had a date with someone and he chose this place to grab drinks on school night. A bit bad ass for 30 year old with a stack of work and meeting to deal with the next day... The plan was have a couple of drinks and call it a night, well, that did not really work out all that well. We welcomed the next day here because Cory (spelt with a y) was just so fantastic and my date and I were trying to drink as many drinks as we can to see what vessel they would be served in. I got this one drink where they literally were in three ceramic mushrooms. I laughed so hard when I saw this and actually am still laughing now. When I was sharing my drink with my date, I asked "do you want to try some shrooms?" ....No? I thought it was witty... This place is so unique and everyone is so friendly. You really don't know what to expect out of your drinks. One minute you are drinking what I called a sushi restaurant in a drink without the fish, so vegan friendly? The next you are drinking out of something hanging from the ceiling. Then you are drinking out of a diamond moment which I called "shining bright like a diamond." Well... given how strong the drink is, maybe "get lit like a diamond?" I so plan on going back here and trying all the other drinks. If you are unsure of what to get. Talk about it with Cory. He really gets it. I said I wanted vodka based moments, but he just brought out whatever and they all surprised me. There is this one whiskey drink where it was surprisingly refreshing. None of that I need a cigar and sit by the fire moment. Super impressed with this place and perfect for a first date because if you have nothing to talk about, you can talk about the drinks and how interesting they are. read more

Visited Thyme Bar on a Saturday night at 7:30pm with 3 of my friends. We bought the emergence ticket for 75 dollars which includes 2 cocktails 1 food item and 2 macarons for dessert. The downstairs seating we were given was not really setup for 4 people. It felt a bit weird sitting with 2 round tables but the bar is quiet enough that you can have a nice conversation with people across 2 tables. It's a very cute date feeling. It would have been nicer to sit at the table. I believe this happens because they ran out of 4 people seating, Besides that the service was great! You can choose any cocktail given on the menu for the 2 cocktails. I ordered a Peach Silk Poppy Fizz and Gynoecium Old Fashion for cocktails. For food I was hungry so I it the Chicken Bowl. Friends got the Prime Rose Rye, Health Bloom, Queen of night, and a drink that came in a triangle glass planter and dried ice that I don't remember the name of. For food they got Soba Noodles with chicken and Grilled Cheese with Soup. Cocktails: We each got 1 from both categories, which I recommend because one will be really pretty, and really okay looking but tasty. We did have a few drinks that tasted just meh, but I believe its more of preference. I did not enjoy the Peach Silk Poppy Fizz, it was not as refreshing as it sounded, however the Health Bloom and Prime Rose was delicious. The food was also very hearty and delicious as well. It did not disappoint. My friend was also able to add chicken into his soba noodles. Overall it is a great date place or fun place to get interesting drinks and just have fun spending your hard earned money. The type of classy speakeasy experience you can only have in New York. read more

I've heard raving reviews about this place, and while I'm usually generous about leaving 5 star reviews, Thyme bar was a little overhyped in my opinion. I think the presentation fell short of my expectations because I've had really cool cocktails around the world and it doesn't really measure up, especially for being in NYC. The Aviary (used to be located in the MO hotel at Columbus Circle, now closed and rebranded after Covid-19) had way cooler cocktails and concept. It's worth a visit but I wouldn't return, and ridiculously hard to get reservations for no reason. To give you a frame of reference, I compared the cocktails here to what I've seen at Coque in Madrid because it's in my most recent memory. Probably not a fair comparison but I'm just saying this place is not that cool as people make it seem lol. The service and staff were five stars, however! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!! Although reservation recommended, we got seated very fast after arrival as a walk-in. The service was great, or server was very nice and knowledgeable. Their drinks are amazing in both taste and presentation!! The desserts were alright IMO. Highly recommend to try Queen of the Night!! The ambiance is very sophisticated with a lot of floral decorations, makes you feel like a little forest in the middle of NYC! Excited to come back and try more of their menu?! read more

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