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Blind Barber

Speakeasy and Barbershop$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Blind Barber

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Ranked #3 for speakeasy cocktails in the East Village
"Great "speakeasy"-like place with music and dancing people."(18 Tips)
"vintage cocktail lounge at The Blind Barber"(2 Tips)
"Awesome hidden place in NY... Great DJ and bar"(7 Tips)
"surprisingly good barbershop turned hip"(5 Tips)

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Simon KratzerDecember 25, 2016
One of my favorite bars in East Village. There's a different DJ every day, so you don't know what to expect. But so far I wasn't disappointed.
Michael DonovanOctober 24, 2016
Ray Charles used to work as a barber until he developed a drinking problem and lost his sight. Blind Barber was where he got his site back and overcame alcoholism.
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014
After getting a cut, trim or The Blind Barber's signature Hangover Remedy Shave, patrons are welcome to kick off a brand new hangover with a complimentary cocktail in the shop's 1920's-style speakeasy Read more
Thomas EdwardsDecember 10, 2015
Been here 10+ times
One of the best places to go in New York City. Great cocktails by awesome bartenders with a good vibe. When it's late, the DJ will get people dancing. Oh, did I mention it's an ACTUAL barbershop?
Ina LiSeptember 23, 2015
Tried everything on the menu, all really delicious and refreshing. Highly recommend Sweeney Todd and Heirloom. Come on a weekday to avoid the crowds
A. CanJune 13, 2016
just try it! 😄 I liked it a lot! 👉 here is the tip: night is still young so put your phone away, order a drink and enjoy the music! 💃
Daniel HoeffelSeptember 20, 2016
Unreal hidden speakeasy with an upbeat yet chill atmosphere, awesome dance floor, and great cocktails
TimelessnomadJuly 11, 2015
Love this place. Very chill and relaxed. Go before 9 and they have 7 dollar cocktails. Friendly waiter and nice quiet room in the back. You can actually talk here unlike most loud bars.
veronica rodriguezJune 1, 2015
A party and awesome atmosphere from the minute I walked in to the minute I left. The DJ is great and mixes up the music. The drinks were pricey but delicious. Can't wait to come back here!
Gianna NebbiaAugust 18, 2018
Had a great time here on a Saturday night- good D.J. and atmosphere. Honestly though one bartender was so overtly rude that it’s hard to justify going back. Everything was great until that happened
Adam KurzawaJune 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Walk in a schlep, walk out dapper. Two chairs, two barbers at a time, speakeasy in the back...shall I go on? All the guys are rad, but Eric's my guy. Beard trims and sharp cuts are their specialty.
Desirée MacDonaldNovember 10, 2015
An awesome speakeasy in the EV. Be sure to go early though as the line can get long. If you ball hard, get bottle service. It's well worth it here!
Martin S.November 28, 2015
The atmosphere is really cool. The bartenders in aprons lend an interesting air to the place. It gets really, really packed even during weekdays. Bartenders were competent making good drinks.
DoubleDeuceDecember 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I don't get the generally charming feel of a speakeasy because you can see right into the bar from the street and it's often a zoo on the sidewalk but stop in before 9pm and the cocktails are only $7.
Skyler DobinFebruary 18, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Best barbers in the city. Book an appointment with Rob if you can. Oh yeah, there's also a beautiful bar in the back.
J.R. ReedApril 29, 2018
Searching for a place with great cocktails and a dance vibe to round out the night? Look no further. Can get crowded around midnight but 1/2am is prime.
Umair ZiaMay 24, 2015
Probably one of the cooler "speakeasy" bars I've been to in the city. The cocktails are solid. It is really a barber shop during day and bar at night. The velvet rope for "exclusivity" is a bit much.
Grace YoonAugust 17, 2017
Been here 5+ times
for a chill night definitely come on a weeknight before 8ish for the happy hour $9 house cocktail. my favorite drink was the maybach colada <3
Zack SheppardMay 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Every day but Sunday: haircuts are noon to 9pm and drinks are 6pm - 4am. The sweet spot is 6pm - 9pm when you get a free cocktail with your haircut!
Stefano CalzolariNovember 14, 2014
Stop by during the happy hour you will get 50% off on selected beers and cocktails. Oh..and you can get a nice haircut on your way out!!
Willem Van LanckerJune 23, 2015
A surprisingly good barbershop turned hip and a little bro-y speakeasy nightclub on weekends. Can get a bit loud but they make a good old fashioned.
Elizabeth BursteinApril 2, 2017
The hot heather is a great refreshing drink and you can reserve an awesome private room in the back like bo
Steve CheneyMay 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This place is still good years after opening, arrive early or with a good looking crowd. awesome drinks. they now have a nutella pizza.. what? (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014
Been here a few times...not a favorite but if you've never been you should make a point to stop by. Just one of those spots everyone has been to at least once.
Nicky DigitalNovember 13, 2011
Been here 100+ times
If you drink alcohol you should try a cocktail. If you don't drink alcohol you should ask for water served up in a martini glass because they make the best watertini in town!
Jason FeldmanJune 23, 2013
Rob is great; barely had to tell him what I wanted, and he gave me the best cut I've ever had. Already scheduled my next appointment because I was so impressed.
Chris CostelloJanuary 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Christine has consistently given me the best haircuts I've ever had. The whole staff is friendly and they serve fantastic beverages and put on good music.
ThrillistJune 16, 2010
This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more
Corey KellyFebruary 26, 2011
Get a haircut then grab a drink, seriously! A barbershop with a beautifully laid out bar hidden behind a sliding door. Bartenders--make that mixologists!--mix some of the best drinks in the city.
Ernesto GutierrezAugust 20, 2016
The place feels like a bar that is growing up and becoming more sophisticated. Lack of tables means more room to dance and space to stand and drink. Whiskey cocktails are more on the fruity side.
Achille KollaDecember 5, 2014
One of the best speakeasies in NYC. $7 happy hour drinks from 6-9pm on Fridays. Drinks are DELICIOUSLY STRONG.
Kimmie OhhDecember 8, 2019
Hidden bar in a barbershop. Get the strawberry fields drink, the heathers drink & the blue feels drink.
DensFebruary 28, 2014
The only place I've ever seen to dare make a cocktail with Bruichladdich scotch (The Penicillin). Pretty good btw.
Jastine KhoJuly 18, 2016
Probably my favorite place to go dancing in the city! Super fun vibe. I just wish it wasn't super crowded.
Derek KanDecember 20, 2015
Amazing 90's rap music. Cocktails are okay. Solid crowd of late 20's early 30's on Saturday night
Antonio VanegasJune 14, 2016
Service, it's about the experience. Great conversation & who doesn't like a complementary drink?
CompassJuly 24, 2013
Trendy barber shop by day and an even trendier bar by night, the Blind Barber is a place to see and be seen at all hours of the day.
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015
Dress appropriately and say all the right things to the barber shop doorman, and you will be shown out the back and through a door to a dark speakeasy. Read more
Doug BenedictoMarch 3, 2015
Great place for a dude to get a haircut, and they'll give you advice. Plus a drink is included.
Candice DSouzaNovember 30, 2016
Not a speakeasy in the sense that it can be loud, with standing room only and music blaring to the point you are shouting. However on off nights, it's quite laid back and fun.
Julia LuAugust 21, 2018
Went at 10:30PM on a Friday. It was super small, dark, crowded and loud. The coolest part is the barbershop waiting area. Might be cool if you come earlier.
Ngan NguyenApril 29, 2015
Try and book the small corner room in the back for more dancing room as the crowds can get aggressive.
Linh (Kelly) NguyenAugust 3, 2013
The bar is behind a barber shop. Check out the small room at the very end of the bar for the full old fashioned ambience
Ashley ChanJuly 23, 2017
Cool concept of a speakeasy that's hidden behind a barber shop. However, drinks were only decent and the place gets extremely and uncomfortably packed past midnight.
Zander WilsonMay 3, 2016
Dealers Choice - the only choice. Absolutely wonderful and knowledgable bartender!
Russell HirschornJune 29, 2018
Cool entrance, but once you get past it is nothing special. Super loud music with no one dancing. Drinks were not great, but expensive. Just go to see the entrance and then walk right back out.
ginnnnnnny 🦀February 27, 2018
Coolest speakeasy entrance ever. Cocktail disappoints though.
Linda HarrisonJuly 11, 2018
Everything you want in a speakeasy, but go after midnight because the dj doesn’t show up till 11:30
Matt HantzDecember 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get a funky haircut, drink delicious cocktails and retire to the library for some light reading
Randall NovalMarch 29, 2016
Great "speakeasy"-like place with music and dancing people. Be nice or be gone.

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