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Middle Branch

Middle Branch

(Now Closed)
Cocktail Bar$$$$
Rose Hill, New York
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupSeptember 20, 2013
    This Murray Hill speakeasy is the sister bar to Little Branch, & is a welcome addition to the sports bar-packed area. Do the Bartender's Choice if you really want to try a different & inventive drink.
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    Jenny UngJanuary 4, 2015
    Great cocktails at this hidden speakeasy. Came with a group of friends for casual drinks for my bday and it was a chill, never too crowded. High quality drinks take a while bc of just 1 bartender.
  • Geoffroy B.heart icon on user image
    Geoffroy BablonMay 14, 2013
    For those of you who have wandered over this side of town and wonder whether this place compares to its little southern cousin: yes, it absolutely does. Come on Mondays for the live bluegrass.
  • Sara S.
    Sara StatesAugust 1, 2013
    Really nice place in an area that doesn't do cocktail lounges too well. Really tasty cocktails and our bartender was great! She really knew her stuff. Will be back!
  • Ben H.heart icon on user image
    Ben HantenSeptember 20, 2013
    Top five cocktail bars I've ever been to... and that's a lot. The bartenders take huge pride in the work they do. Humble, pride. Highly, highly impressed.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RDecember 24, 2013
    Given its lineage, you would expect great cocktails here, and they certainly deliver. It's definitely a wonderful addition to Midtown. For ambience though, can't beat the original Little Branch.
  • Tatiana G.heart icon on user image
    Tatiana GaborAugust 3, 2015
    One of the best cocktail places in Murray hill, although it's not that hard to stand out among all the fratty Irish pubs in this area. Decent cocktails and good ambiance.
  • Steven Y.
    Steven YAugust 9, 2013
    First floor is standing room only, while the upstairs has tables and another bar; the bartenders are stellar, so go for the bartender's choice, or try the Cock 'n Bull special
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniMarch 4, 2015
    Get the "bartenders choice". Tell them a few ingredients you like and let them do what they do best. Intimate and cozy. Often live jazz.
  • Meg F.heart icon on user image
    Meg FarmerNovember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A hidden gem in Murray hill for anyone above the age of 25. Bartenders make delicious, strong, customized cocktails. Cozy and dark, good for dates.
  • Helen
    HelenMarch 5, 2014
    Fabric coasters and single huge ice blocks are the cherry on top to their unique cocktail concoctions. They don't skimp on the alcohol.Only buzzkill was the wait time (takes forever to make one drink)
  • Jason C.heart icon on user image
    Jason ChuangAugust 9, 2014
    As it's in the same family of bars as Little Branch and Dutch Kills you can pretty much get the same drinks, like the electric current fizz.
  • Chrissy K.heart icon on user image
    Chrissy KDecember 21, 2015
    Craft cocktails. My go to drink anywhere- bartenders choice with a spicy tequila
  • bhimtastic
    bhimtasticSeptember 28, 2012
    Fabric coasters were a nice touch. Bartender was happy to discuss my likes and dislikes resulting in exactly what I wanted to sip on in my hand. Ginger candy was delicious.
  • Mary P.
    Mary PhamSeptember 1, 2014
    Cute spot that has a live band now and then. It gets kind of loud but the yummy personalized drinks make it worth it.
  • David D.heart icon on user image
    David DunhillSeptember 18, 2015
    Great cocktail bar. Come early to avoid a rush. Bummer note: prices have been upped to $15/drink.
  • Henali
    HenaliNovember 14, 2014
    Cozy little spot in murray hill! Sister of little branch. When in doubt, ask the bartender for their recommendation.
  • Monica C.heart icon on user image
    Monica CullenDecember 26, 2015
    Great menu, but the bartenders can make you whatever you want. Seating is upstairs, but gets crowded!
  • Julian P.heart icon on user image
    Julian PaulJuly 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you don't see anything that you fancy, just tell the bartender what you like. Let him or her surprise you!
  • Matt G.heart icon on user image
    Matt GFebruary 26, 2020
    Good cocktails and drinks. If you get hungry you can go to Cask across the street for dinner
  • c0uPheart icon on user image
    c0uPMay 10, 2013
    The Rum Torchlight is delicious! Rum, fresh lime juice, honey and hot sauce served on the rocks with cayenne pepper.
  • Christin G.heart icon on user image
    Christin GabrielNovember 14, 2015
    Stone Fence is excellent but—like many of their cocktails—not very daring. Great ambiance though!
  • Tayler T.heart icon on user image
    Tayler TrottierNovember 30, 2012
    Bartenders are extremely pleasant and lovely! The Whiskey Fix is amazing. But Bartender's Choice is always a fun gamble.
  • Lakshmi S.heart icon on user image
    Lakshmi SDecember 8, 2013
    Knowledgeable bartender = Spectacular drink. Ask for something with citrus and ginger that's not too sweet.
  • Tim B.
    Tim BrownSeptember 12, 2012
    Solid cocktails. Love the standing only lower floor. Definitely trust the bartender recommendations - they're fantastic.
  • Dina
    DinaApril 24, 2014
    Llittle Branch's sister speakeasy. Less sexy and more hectic (younger, rowdy crowd) Good drinks but come early or very very late.
  • Melisa A.heart icon on user image
    Melisa AvciNovember 4, 2016
    Loved it! Great high quality cocktails and nice atmosphere.
  • Colin K.
    Colin KeoghNovember 22, 2013
    Ask for a traditional whiskey sour. You won't be disappointed. Just be ready for the egg whites.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Pricey cocktails, nice ambience. Get the bartenders choice and sit on the second floor
  • J R.
    J RoNovember 22, 2012
    the best way to order your drink, tell the bartender what you like/don't like and they'll make their own concoction for you.
  • R K.
    R KJuly 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Been here every now and then in the last year and a half. Good cocktails and ppl.
  • Nathan
    NathanJuly 27, 2015
    Sure, the vibe isn't as sexy as at Little Branch, but the drinks are just as top notch.
  • Kelsey C.
    Kelsey CookNovember 10, 2013
    Really unique cocktail menu. Try the Diablo for a nice winter twist on tequila!
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniMarch 12, 2017
    By far the best cocktails I've had. The bartender really knows what he's doing.
  • Affinia Hotel Collection
    Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 19, 2014
    Middle Branch is a cocktail bar located a few blocks away from the Affinia Dumont that specializes in making cocktails tailored to your personal tastes.
  • Marvin
    MarvinApril 17, 2018
    Juan lockwood. The chocolate us a great finish to this mezcal.
  • Chris M.
    Chris MaddernApril 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bluegrass on Mondays and Wednesdays. One of the best spots for a cocktail in MidTown.
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SchneiderJanuary 24, 2015
    The downstairs area is great for a casual cocktail, or there are tables upstairs
  • Quan N.
    Quan NguyenMay 5, 2017
    Great cocktails with awesome low-key vibe.
  • Threedukesheart icon on user image
    ThreedukesDecember 6, 2016
    Expert bartenders. Smoothly perfect ambiance. A great joint.
  • M H.heart icon on user image
    M HOctober 22, 2016
    Hidden spot to enjoy some really nice cocktails.
  • Emily W.
    Emily WMarch 24, 2013
    They now take credit cards and it's a gamechanger...in the game of dropping $100 on cocktails in one go.
  • Graham L.heart icon on user image
    Graham LindnerJanuary 6, 2016
    If you have to get cocktails in Midtown, this is your spot. Stay downstairs.
  • Kelsey L.
    Kelsey LAugust 2, 2019
    Go off menu and ask the bartender for recommendations, they won't disappoint!
  • Brandon M.heart icon on user image
    Brandon McGrawOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the Gordon's Breakfast. It's a spicy gin cocktail that's absolutely delicious.
  • Elizabeth
    ElizabethMarch 2, 2014
    Great speakeasy NYC bar!! Not too crowded, great vibe A+++++
  • Sunny L.
    Sunny LeeOctober 11, 2012
    Ask the bartender for something French martini-esque but not as strong with blackberries. So yummie!
  • Grace C.
    Grace ChungAugust 22, 2012
    amazing cocktails, great ambiance. ask for luis to make you a cocktail of his choice!
  • Sherry W.heart icon on user image
    Sherry WangJanuary 2, 2015
    The cocktails are inventive but executed in a way that you can only taste the booze... They certainly don't taste bad though, and I guess you're getting more bang for your buck with the high alcohol
  • Emily K.
    Emily KolodnerMarch 17, 2015
    Bartender's choice doesn't disappoint! I had something reminiscent of an old fashioned that also had old spice in it. Could've had seven.
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