Waiter accidentally made 2 of the same drink that my friend ordered so I just went for it. Made in New York I think was what it was called. Presentation was just sloppy. It was suppose to be black sesame but the drink was made with rum and so strong and was not enjoyable at all and the random sprinkles on top. Not worth $20 each. Make sure if come here to dress semi formal. Almost was turned down for my "athletic clothes". To enter you tell the worker at the ice cream shop that "you would like to volunteer at the storage room" Overall like the concept. Just the drinks was meh read more

A fun little speakeasy in the Upper East Side! I recommend making reservations before hand just in case. There's a special switch you have to find before you can enter the bar (I won't ruin it). In the bar, it is your typical speakeasy - low lighting, music, with a really gorgeous bar. Really enjoyed the music they were playing, lots of oldies. The wait staff is very nice and knowledgeable on their EXTENSIVE menu. I'd recommend talking with your server about what kind of drinks you like and get their recommendation because the menu is super long. I tried the El Lado Este Superior. Loved it - very smooth and well balanced drink. I don't love super sweet cocktails, so I tend to stay away from rum. The waiter helped me pick this, and he was right. Not super sweet and a great citrusy cocktail. It came with a little piece of chocolate which is always a plus. The other drink I tried because I saw the table next to me get it, and it was flaming! Not sure the name of it because I just asked my waiter for the "flaming drink"LOL. Not my favorite but not bad. My fault for ordering something based on the WOW factor but it was worth it. Overall, the drinks were well poured and the ambiance was a nice date night spot or hangout with friends. I would definitely go back read more

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Cool drinks, cool vibes Came here for some dranks on Saturday night. We made a reservation and were able to get a table right away. The decor was very chillax and the place was popping. Our table had little metrocards under the glass which was cute. The drink menu is pretty expansive with lots of interesting drinks. I got the Carnegie steel which tasted like a kicked up marg. Came with a little dog shaped cookie on top. Also got the 1040 5th Ave which was strong and perhaps a bit too syrupy but I still enjoyed it. Overall we had a great time. Drinks are def a little pricey but it is the UES after all and you are paying partly for the vibes. Worth checking out. PSA: Make sure you have a physical ID. The doorman will not accept photos read more

I stopped in for some after dinner ice cream and didn't know until after the fact that their main gig is a speakeasy. Haha I enjoyed the fig ice cream, however. The store was cute and well decorated. The guy at the front didn't seem like he wanted to be there. I'm sure he rather be at the club instead. read more

UES. - The door that gets you to the speakeasy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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Incredibly average. The price per drink was obnoxious for the value. Service was great but often slow because there was only one bartender serving all the tables. We took the dress code so seriously because Diddy was on their front page wearing a LITERAL TUXEDO, but there were people in jeans and hoodies. I would not have worn a skirt in a budding winter had I known that this was as casual as any restaurant. I would recommend it just so you get the experience but the experience also wasn't worth the price. read more

We had reservations for Saturday at 4pm. $50 ($25 per person) cancel fee was no refundable. No one was in and the lights were off. I will keep everyone updated. read more

First time here on my NYC visit Super cute speakeasy and they actually sell ice cream You have to find which ice cream cup is the switch and they open the door (heads up no hats allowed) It's actually bigger than expected inside, very sultry n sexy vibes, we went early so it wasnt packed and there were two groups there and a date happening, i dont think its a group setting for me its very sexy and gives me a night cap vibe or right before dinner, they had low music and great decor It was my friends bday and they played bday music for him and even gave him free icecream. I say this is def a spot to check out Drinks are whimsical BUT if u cant handle the heat stay away for the devil wears prada one read more

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Their speakeasy style bar behind the ice cream shop. With classic horror movies playing while you enjoy their stylish upper East side drinks. Definitely enjoyed my weekend night here. read more

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On one hand, I think this place is every Upper East Sider's rite of passage but on the other hand, it's extremely overpriced. We made reservations on the day of - Saturday at 11:30am and I'm glad we did as it was packed and we came 15 minutes early and couldn't be seated until our selected time. Reading ahead, I saw that sneakers is a no no at this venue. Interestingly enough, we saw many people who wore beat up sneakers as well as Old Navy flip flops. So is there really a strict dress code or was the host that night just not attentive? Hidden behind an ice cream shop, is the speakeasy that takes you back to the 1920s. Get the menu by scanning the QR code (and just like that you're back in the 2000s). The menu did not include prices on any of the cocktails but the two drinks we ordered were $16 and $17 so expect that range. They also have bar food and merchandise for sale. Is it gimmicky? Yes. Is it worth it? No. Will I come again? Yes if only to introduce a tourist friend and if we're too lazy to venture out of the UES. read more

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I came here with some friends when one of them was about to leave New York City. Reading the yelp reviews right now I see that there's a lot of bad service, but personally, we did not really experienced that. Be sure to definitely read the dress code. The man at the front wasn't really rude to us - it seemed like his only purpose was to open the speakeasy door, so I think if you are up to dress code, you should not have any troubles with him. I got some weird cocktail with activated charcoal and squid ink, I personally did not really like it - as in, I would not order again. However, it was an objectively, good drink, like there was skill in creating this recipe and creativity along with it. It kind of had a weird tangy flavor at the same time sour. I tried my other friends' drink, and they were all pretty good. Keep in mind if you have peanut allergies to read all the ingredients because a lot of them have things like peanut butter ice cream in them. The gossip girl cocktail was really cool because they set some corn leaf on fire. It also looked like it was a strong liquor and sweet at the same time. I also decided to get some dinosaur chicken nuggets. This is probably the stupidest thing you could do since you could buy them at Costco but I was like why not - keep in mind I was sober. They are exactly as you expect. I've never seen another bar have dinosaur chicken nuggets on their menu but if you've never ordered chicken nuggets, I would definitely get them here. Not because they were exceptionally good but just so you learn how much you spend at a bar compared to cooking at home. The interior is really cool - it really felt like I was a fancy bar hence the dress code. I'm not really sure if they do this every single day or night but they have a movie playing at the top of every movie they provide popcorn for free which was really tasty. Overall, I would really recommend this place. I would be a little bit cautious due to the other reviews about the service. But I think as long as you are dress coded, you should be fine. This was the first speakeasy that I've been to so maybe it's just a speakeasy kind of thing where you have to adhere to those kind of rules. read more

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A cute little icecream speakeasy in the Upper East Side. the space was SO cute. The little switch opens up a fridge door to reveal the bar. The service was kind although they only allowed us standing room space despite tables being open (and staying open through closing). We ordered two drinks - i left my heart in Yorkville ($20): (2/5) was meant to be a fruity drink but it was super alcoholic. The honey blueberry icecream was great and the heart glass was cute but for a drink that seemed like it would be refreshing, it was pretty bad. - Made in New York ($20) (1/5): I LOVE black sesame. As soon as I saw there was black sesame and milk I knew I had to have this. Unfortunately, the only part that was good about this drink was the mini scoop of sesame icecream. The drink itself was SO overpoweringly alcoholic I couldn't taste anything else. I took one sip and left the rest. - Junior's mini cheesecake ($6): actually a relatively large portion size great for sharing. Super dense and rich but honestly was the best part of this bar. All the presentations were great but unfortunately, the drinks were probably the worst I've had in Manhattan, even without the exorbitant prices. read more

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"You're no one until you're talked about." - This is definitely such an awesome spot to visit with your girlfriends! On our girls trip we found out about this from another visitor on our sailing trip! We both LOVE Gossip Girl and knew we had to find the time to come here. It is reservation only so make sure you schedule early. They do have some last minute openings. The location is super cute although I didn't get any ice cream. I tried not to give away too much in the photos I shared here. You have to be here to get the full vibe. We loved the drink names and I enjoyed my first glass of Moët. It was lovely. It was a tight space, a little smaller than we expected. The experience was unique but we thought it was truly going to be more GG and SATC inspired. read more

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I had an overall okay experience here. I loved the fact that the speakeasy was located inside the ice cream shop. The staff were nice and it was busy. We only came for a drink and the drink I got was okay. It was a tequila based cocktail and for aesthetics they threw in a tamale wrapper that they burn which was cool but unnecessary haha. read more

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For our 40th, my twin and 3 friends (5 total) came to this secret joint. The upper east side lacks cool hang out spots and this place more than makes up for that lack. Walking down a dark and moody corridor the speakeasy opens up with elegant wood and backlit bar. It's a great contrast to the kitchy ice cream parlor in the front. And the drinks...oh my. While ice cream themed, the drinks are not too sweet, and they pack a sneaky good punch to them. The bartenders are expert at merging sweet flavors so you don't get overwhelmed with sugar. At around $20 per drink, it's typical for manhattan and you get your money worth. The decor and service were great too. The table sat 5 of us comfortably and the noise level at 8 pm wasnt too loud. So overall, One of my favorite spots to try to revisit when COVID ends. read more

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You walk into the ice cream shoppe and ask to help out in the storage room, that's what grants you access to the UES' speakeasy. I of course, didn't know about the special line you had to use and had to stand there with my tail between my legs while I looked it up online after unsuccessfully asking 'May I go to the bar?' After my snafu and getting it right, we were granted access and perched at the bar as they had a night packed with resverations. As we were here in February 2020, the bar was still running its Broadway's Moulin Rouge cross-promotion Valentine's Day menu so I got one of the drinks off there. Really fun gin-based cocktail. My friend's beverage came in a giant sweetheart candy container, it was very cute. We very much enjoyed the vibe of the place, albeit small and left right before the DJ kicked on. I loved the Hocus Pocus candle in the bathroom. It's a very small place so keep your group the same. It gets packed super quick so try and make reservations. Bartenders were nice and efficient read more

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What a cute concept! We went into the ice cream store and asked to go to the storage room and they let us in. It is so cool and such a fun time. The cocktails are expensive but they are so unique and super extra. It is so much fun. The drinks have so much thought and design to them. I honestly love this bar to the deep depths of my heart. I will say it was a bit warm. The bartender/server was so kind and he is so professional. read more

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One of the cooler Speakeasies I have been to. I went a year ago and had a great time, so a month ago when we were in town with friends who hadn't been we said we would take them. My friend walked out of his Airbnb like he was going to the park though. I explained that good Speakeasies have a classy dress code and that a collared shirt, nice pants etc are required. we waited for em then took off to the ice cream store. I should have looked him over once before leaving. we showed up and he has sneakers on. I don't think hes ever been to a club or a nice event because like alot of reviewers, he didn't get it. A couple of us went in and it was again a great experience. It's a little dark to read the drink menu but that's normal too. The music was great, a 50's throwback vibe. The drinks aren't cheap, but some of the most interesting ones I've ever seen. We had a disco ball drink and one that had a false bottom with ... well I won't ruin the surprise. I recommend shooting up to the Upper East side(UES), just be sure to dress for a good night! read more

Summary : rude service, slow service, bad experience I contemplated writing this review because I don't like to give businesses bad reviews. But this one just doesn't sit well with me. My wife and I love speakeasies and a good night out, usually when we are going to a speakeasy we know we are going to have a really good time, great drinks and overall a great slightly different experience then going to a regular bar or pub. This time it was the opposite... We went on a rainy night and saw online ALL literally all the reservations slots were open. We didn't make one because of you don't go they charge $25 per person and you know never know what could happen. so we decided to just walk in since it looks like it was a slow day we didn't fear being turned away. Now this speak easy is in the back of an ice cream parlor (which they call "the storage room") when we walked in we weren't greeted by the one worker that was there making a few ice creams with his back turned and there were no other customers there. I politely said hello although it was very audible we came in because we were speaking and complimenting the ice cream parlor. When I said hello, without even turning around rudely said "hold on" we wait and more people start walking in at this point it's about 7 people just waiting and the man hasn't said hello, welcome, good evening nothing. Once he finished he asked "how can I help you". I told him "I'd like a table for two" he sighed and asked "if we had reservations" we responded "no" then we slammed both his fist on the table and yelled "does anyone here have reservations" everyone else also answered "no" and he sighed again! Then spent 5 min looking at an iPad I guess for seats then he say " You have to say the storage room" in a rude tone all while not making eye contact or nothing. This whole experience by the way was at least 15-20min interaction. Once in we were both stunned by the rudeness and also confused because it was empty inside multiple free tables. After that it took the hostess over 20 min just to acknowledge we were there and bring us water. It took so long we were confused if we had to go to the bar ourselves. Which was also commented by other customers that have just come in. To cut this long story short. We were only able to have two drink each because the the time it took for her to come and get the orders. Some people left without being served too and the place was empty would never go back read more

The bouncer/ice cream scooper was straight up rude- he told us we weren't dressed right, that we didn't say the "special words" and then when we said we could go somewhere else he let us in begrudgingly and said next time we have to dress properly and ask to see the storage read more

Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the speakeasy at UES. The drinks were very good and the atmosphere was fun! While I would go back, keep in mind they have a 90 minute reservation which I was never made aware of. This wouldn't be an issue but the service was incredibly slow. Admittedly I did have a large party but if I hadn't ordered drinks to be served upon arrival and brought a bottle of champagne we would have only had 1 drink each in that time. I can certainly understand having a timed reservation but I should've known about it. I also feel that service should be faster if you are going to time your guests. read more

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Long story short, this place is overrated. UES is a speakeasy that is an ice cream shop with a bar in the back. The bouncer/ ice cream attendant isn't very personable and seemed to hate his job. (Pro tip: make sure you're in their dress code as they're really strict about it.) Since we came on a Saturday night, we had to wait about 30 min before they had a table open. Once we walked inside, we were brought to a cramped lounge area. There wasn't enough space for the amount of people they're trying to accommodate. The seating is extremely tight to the point where you're uncomfortably close to the party next to you. The room also lacks decent ventilation, so it feels extremely stuffy. They were burning incense, and it was so strong that I felt like I couldn't breathe. Although the ambiance of the place is lacking, I will say the drinks are unique and cute. The presentation of the drinks are very creative. The drink I ordered came in a mini disco ball, but the actual drink tasted terrible. Price wise, I think it's the typical New York price at $15-$20 for a drink. It's a bit expensive for my taste (especially since my drink was terrible), but I can't complain too much since other "upscale" bars charge about the same price. Overall, I would not recommend this place. It's stuffy, and the staff isn't friendly. New York is a huge place and there are plenty of other speakeasies and bars to try before going to this one. read more

UES. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

To the untrained eye it's just an ice cream shop, but it's more than meets the eye! It's one of my favorite "speakeasy" in the city. It's a sexy NYC themed speakeasy with fun and creative drinks. I've been here about 6 times and enjoy it Everytime! read more

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Cute ice cream shop in the ues Not expensive Delicious flavors Cute decor outside The server / attendant could be a little more friendly. I had the salted caramel and the chocolate chip cookie dough definitely recommend these flavors for sure. Not too sweet, just right. Would come back to try other flavors read more

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This was a fun spot! They're currently doing reservations only for the speakeasy, but plenty are available on Resy. Inside the speakeasy is quite dark and very loud, so it's not the best for photos or catching up with your friends. My friend & I got the I Left My Heart in Yorkville and we... did not enjoy it as much as we would have hoped LOL. It was very cute but deceptively strong in alcohol taste. My tolerance for alcohol is pretty okay so I was able to finish it, but my friend couldn't, as it straight up tasted like hard liquor to her. I also tried the black sesame, tea, and whiskey cocktail, and it was also very strong but definitely interesting. My other friend got the Hunter College cocktail, and I would definitely recommend that one, it was so tasty! If you love chocolate and peanut butter, that one is a must. My first speakeasy experience was a lot of fun, and I think the drinks have a lot of potential! My only criticism would be that the little gauges for strength seem to be off. Our drinks were at a 7 and 8, but the 7 strength drink was much stronger than the one advertised as an 8. read more

DRINKS: Drinks are fire here. Honestly in love with how they named the drinks. It's a speak easy and you have to figure out your way into the bar through the ice cream place. It's kinda silly but the guy made it fun and not awkward. AMBIANCE: Dark and cozy. The wall of alcohol with backdrop lights is pretty much the brightest light in the room aside from table candles and all. It's cute for a date or get together with friend. Def not for big groups though. You'll get enough quiet and privacy for conversations and def don't have to raise your voice too much. SERVICE: Server was quick and attentive. Helpful with choosing a drink bc there's sooooo many to choose from TIP: Get there early for a table. It's never too early for afterwork drinks tbh. read more

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Worst experience ever. I'm visiting NYC for the week and it has been such a great experience with welcoming people everywhere I've gone, except for here. This is my friend's second time having a bad experience bringing someone here. We had a reservation and told the guy upstairs. He was very unenthusiastic and acted like he did not want to be there at all. We got downstairs and sat at a tiny table basically touching the people next to us. When our waiter came, my friend asked if we could get ice cream downstairs too since the guy upstairs said we could. The waiter didn't let her finish speaking before he laughed in her face and made fun of her for asking. "Yeah because we ID for ice cream..." We didn't even have the chance to order before he walked away from us after laughing at a simple question. He returned to the table next to us and acted very accommodating and kind to the girls next to us. We were so uncomfortable that we ran out, especially since we were being ignored anyways. We felt uneasy and unwelcomed. Also noting we are both Asian WOC. After reading other reviews it seems to be a trend that POC are obviously not treated the same as white customers at this establishment. Disappointing. read more

UES. - Deciding to leave - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Didn't try the ice cream but the speakeasy behind it was slightly underwhelming. I had a reservation here with a friend that was made about a week in advance and when we got there, we were sat at a dingy little table... I wouldnt even consider it an actual table; there were just two stumps for the seats and a piece of wood coming out of the wall. It was also waaaay lower than all of the other tables, so it feels like everyone overlooks you and you are sitting on the floor. We asked to move but instead of moving us, the waiter just started to flirt with us. Strange vibes. The drinks were not bad but also a bit underwhelming. read more

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First off, I am a sucker for a good speakeasy! This place is SO COOL! I audibly gasped when the door opened to reveal the bar! It feels like a real speakeasy inside. I really loved all the teacups! It was a cute nod to the prohibition era. We came here around 8PM on a Thursday. I was so happy to be able to easily get a table! It was pretty quiet and we could easily hear each other (which doesn't always happen at bars in the city). All the cocktails are so crazy and fun and have the cutest names! I wish I could have gotten more! I had "Girls Gossip on the East Side". It the coolest version of a margarita that I have ever had! When it came to the table, there was a corn husk in the drink that they lit on fire! It was such a fun presentation! And yes, there was even a tortilla chip on top! Like WHAT? Seriously the best cocktail I have had in a long time. This is a great spot for date night or girls night. I will definitely be back to try some of the other cocktails... and get some ice cream! read more

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This was the second stop on my date, night adventure after some light, talking and dinner, we decided it was time to let the Fuckery begin. I saw UES on Instagram and decided it would be a cool place to check out. When you step inside, it is a small ice cream store upfront. There is a door next to the ice cream section covered in ice cream containers. That would be the secret passage that leaves you into the speakeasy. The whole experience was new to me, and it was really exciting not knowing what to expect but once inside the speakeasy, you are treated with beautiful, decorations, great music, cool paintings, and an atmosphere that just makes you feel relaxed, and will most certainly allow you to connect with the person you are with. The beauty of this place was the fact that all of the drinks are mini masterpieces you scan the QR code with your cell phone camera and pull up the menu on the menu. There is a large selection of cocktails, and also a selection of bites I had two cocktails for the night. My first cocktail was the 1040 5th avenue the drink was intense. It was on the stronger side at a 9.5 on the drink strength rating and it was really good. The drink tasted strong, but sweet and as the ice melted the cocktail got better and better my second drink was called different strokes. It was a larger glass and more of like a refreshing drink, but due to the fact that my first drink was so sweet it made this drink seem almost bitter. The waiter was very friendly and he was very informative to any questions we had after an hour or so of drinking they put on a movie on the big screen, and then the place just became a speakeasy movie theater with great popcorn. This was one of the coolest experiences I have had in quite some time and I will definitely come back here and I think anyone in that area should check the spot out. It was really fun something new and you can't beat alcohol and ice cream. read more

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Best spot ever and great service from the front store to the back. Staff was helpful, funny and respectful. read more

Ice cream shop (4 stars): Such unique flavors! I got the blueberry lavender and it was rich in flavor. The storefront is bursting in color and creatively decorated. Speakeasy: As a group of 5, we went to the speakeasy right when it opened so we were seated immediately. The drinks are $15-17, have creative names, and are rated by strength, complexity, and WOW factor. Each drink has very unique ingredients and comes served in unique vessels. For example, I got Tea at the Carlyle and my drink was served in a tea cup. Speakeasies are a fun experience. It's pricey, but fun nonetheless. I'm a bigger fan of the ice cream than the drinks here but that's just me. Another thing to know is that there is a dress code here. No ripped pants, sneakers, athletic wear, etc. Check their website for details! read more

This was a really fun experience and one I would definitely recommend to do with a small group of friends if you get the chance. Small meaning no more than 8 and even then that's pushing it a little tight. The entrance is a bit unassuming (of course,.. being a speakeasy and all that) and you can get some really delicious gelato while you wait The mango sorbet we even asked for seconds once inside (which, yes, you can do too!). The drinks, or I should say.. draaaanks... did not disappoint. Not only did they look amazing, they tasted great. We each got different one and getting a picture of them didn't do them any justice. I had gotten the one that was like a boozy black sesame tea latte (I forgot the name) and it was exactly what you would expect- earthy, sweet, and boozy. Everyone else was really happy with their drinks as well, and the nice thing about their menu was it's very detailed as to how complicated the drink is and how strong it is. As the drinks were also not iced/watered down, you for sure got your moneys worth. The waitress was super sweet and lots of fun to have as we made out selections. The bartender was also very accommodating as we wanted to have a round of shooters, which he made strawberry shortcake ones which tasted exactly like that. *chefs kiss * The one issue we had was not getting our tater tots on time because the kitchen forgot about them, but they did comp us and we're very apologetic about it. Would absolutely come back again! read more

UES. - Outside entrance - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Another unique speakeasy in the city with an ice cream shop on the outside and you have to find the switch to go to the back. The space is very dimly lit - so dim, I had to pull out a grandma card and use a flashlight to read the menu. There's a little hallway with a couple larger booths and then a main room with a bar and some smaller tables. We were at one of the booths. The waiter was really nice, but the setup maybe felt like we were forgotten a couple times? Onto drinks, UES (upper east side) had some really cool names, playing on the title and gossip girl vibes. The drinks were pricey, sweet, elaborate and had gave a wow-factor in presentation. The one I got had this mango sherbet on top, that was so delicious! The one drink that confused us was the Gossip Girl one - it came with some straw thing on fire to give a smoky flavor, but it was total opposite of what we expected from the title. The music was decent and quiet enough that you could have a conversation so that was appreciate. read more

UES. - Drink spread! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to take a look at this place. Luckily, I always make sure to have a reservation. It would be quite difficult to go in without one. If the reservation is cancelled or changed, there's a $25 charge per person. I understand why they would do this but it is a bit distasteful. There's also a minimum of $50 per table and they will make sure you are aware if you are under that. Other than that, the place is lovely and the drinks are different, tasty, and interesting. The menu is too long so we asked the server for his recommendations. He did not disappoint. He knew exactly what we wanted from our descriptions. He definitely made the entire experience delightful. The music is youthful and proper for the age group of the visitors. It is, though, a bit too loud for a speakeasy. read more

UES. - The 2nd Avenue Subway - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

Had to make a Yelp account to make sure no one else is subject to this establishment. DO NOT GO. Drinks were some of the worst I've ever had and the staff was extremely rude. read more

This speakeasy bar is upscale, fancy and fun! Located behind an ice cream shop, basically behind a door full of ice cream cans! There is a dressy host standing in the ice cream store, looking out for your resy! We didnt have a reservation, but with a 15 min wait we were able to get a table for an hour. You have to look for the secret switch to enter the world behind the ice cream shop! Inside of the bar felt like a world pre-covid. Fancy and dim lights, extensive cocktail menu! Most of the cocktails had some kinda ice cream. The cocktails have names all around NyC! Loved everything about this place. read more

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The worst drinks I've had in nyc for $20. The bartender was inattentive and had to flag down the waitress for the check.

Make sure you know the "secret words" or else you aren't getting in. I've been here so many times and for the first time I was not let into the back because I didn't know the proper words. The guy was rude and told us to look it up on the website, and then turned his back on us. It was a week day and we were the only ones in the ice cream shop. I would understand if there were other people in there and you want to keep the ambiance of "speakeasy vibes", but literally no one else was there. My friend was visiting from out of town and I really wanted to show her this cool spot in my area. As soon as she saw how rude the guy was, she made the decision that it was not even worth it to look it up. Also, you should put it on your website that you need to know the words. No where on there says that. read more

Some will complain there is a dress code, and that it shouldn't be there. It's a rule and not all rules are meant to be broken. So...once you go there, make sure you have ID and you'll enter a world that simulates the Prohibition Era speakeasys. The cocktail menu is diverse and the drinks are nicely balanced. If you want a simpler drink, you can get that too. Note--don't come hungry, come thirsty. While you're there you may even catch a movie, with a rotating schedule. The Devil Wears Nada is a spicy tequila drink, and a plain dry martini is excellent as well. Overall a great experience to come and enter the past for a while. Oh, nearly forgot - there's a good ice cream store out front that will satisfy any cravings for sweets! read more

This is a very cute speakeasy that doubles as an ice cream shop on the exterior. You have to press a button in the front to "volunteer at the storage/back room" to enter. There is a 2 drink minimum and drinks are around $15-20 but are definitely worth the price. I ordered "el lado esté superior" and it was great! It came in a box with as chocolate cigar, and had dried ice in the middle. I also got the drink that lit on fire and it was interesting as it had tortilla chips inside and a nice fruity flavor. My friend had 2 drinks with ice cream and enjoyed them both. The menu is very creative because it tells you the strength of each drink and overall wow factor. The service was slow at the beginning so they gave us free house shots, but other than that I don't have any complaint! read more

UES. - El Lado Este Superior - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - New York, New York

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