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Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BramhillJune 25, 2016
    Great cocktails, nearly everything is made in house. Owner is great. This place is lively on the weekends, but dead early in the week. Come then for a quiet, amazing drink.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HuJanuary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Why does the whiskey in their $6 shot & beer deal taste unusually good? It's a special concoction of bourbon and other mixers that changes up every season. Winter's make you all warm and fuzzy inside.
  • CBS New York
    CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015
    They're serving a special Elderflower Sour cocktail, with vodka, Elderflower liquor, lime, and vanilla for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceMay 15, 2017
    Amazing deal for happy hour. Tasty cocktails but not as much charm and decor as you might expect for the neighborhood. One and move is probably best here but at least one, for sure.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason SuDecember 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    You can reserve space here without a minimum. Free mini cupcakes if it’s a birthday! Great space, wasn’t too crowded on a Saturday night.
  • Monika M.heart icon on user image
    Monika McMahonJune 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    All of the cocktails are amazing. Don't see something you like? The bartender will be happy to craft something perfect for your tastes.
  • Bryan S.heart icon on user image
    Bryan StortiJuly 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is great - the atmosphere, the friendly staff and the creative drinks. I recommend the Escape Hatch and the Accidental Tourist!!!!
  • Baturalp
    BaturalpNovember 12, 2018
    Solid cocktails with a chill vibe. Skip the margarita, it’s too sweet. They give mini cupcakes if you’re celebrating a birthday. Thumbs up.
  • Lauren S.heart icon on user image
    Lauren SmithSeptember 4, 2021
    Tasty cocktails — great date spot! Private booths outside, eclectic decor.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HuJanuary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Offers a perfect blend of highbrow and lowbrow: good cocktail menu for when you're in the mood, but they'll whip up a few pickleback shots just as quick.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyMarch 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask Tim to make you his favorite gin cocktail. If you're feeling Tequila, the "Remember the Alamo" has just the right amount of spicy kick.
  • Roger Steve R.
    Roger Steve RuizJuly 27, 2013
    A fan of Resin? Me too. That double IPA and 9.1% is great. Though, this place has a Kelso IPA made in Brooklyn at 12% for $6. Drink friends!
  • Ben W.
    Ben WatkinsJune 16, 2013
    Really fun (but slightly expensive) cocktails! Try the elderflower sour for a light refresher. Only get rum and root beer if you really like rum...
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JOctober 25, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Get in a little earlier before the crowds arrive and strike up a convo with the bartender. Amazing stuff.
  • Jon C.heart icon on user image
    Jon ChristmanApril 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great bar and playlist. Not crowded but not too empty either. Not fancy yet not divey. Get the Elderflower Sour!
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    TMarch 15, 2015
    Really cool place to hangout with friends. Cocktails are also unique and good. Get the elderflower
  • Barton S.heart icon on user image
    Barton SmithMay 31, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    I don't understand the low rating. Great cocktails and chill vibe. Process & Progress is delicious.
  • Kushal D.
    Kushal DaveJune 15, 2014
    Great cocktails, home made soda, and boozy slushies (need to come back on a hot day!)
  • Baturalp
    BaturalpNovember 12, 2018
    This place is great for groups and manager is happy to reserve any area for your party. Highly recommended.
  • Abner A.heart icon on user image
    Abner AcevesJanuary 20, 2015
    Owner and staff are really nice. Great cocktails. Tecate + Tequila special is always a good shout!
  • Christina C.heart icon on user image
    Christina ChinNovember 6, 2017
    Bartender was a bit of a dick sat night, ignoring customer wish fors...like my friend asked politely for more spice in her drink when he was making it and he just gave her a dirty look and ignored
  • Alex
    AlexFebruary 23, 2014
    Sauzerac is spectacular . Beer and shot ... Always fun ! it's the best bar in the LES
  • Greg B.heart icon on user image
    Greg BrunoDecember 19, 2019
    Good cocktail bar with a big screen in the back they play movies on!
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin MillerJuly 29, 2015
    Consistently shows phish livestream, great drink specials, bartenders and owner. Do it.
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneJuly 6, 2015
    Friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Big fan of the frozen summer cocktails.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyFebruary 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Local bar with awesome cocktails and a great beer selection. The opposite of pretentious.
  • Miles B.
    Miles BranmanAugust 20, 2015
    Ryan (bar manager) is awesome. Literally anything he says is right when it comes to alcohol
  • “Eric” .
    The bathroom door here slides. I don't know how to process this.
  • Carleenheart icon on user image
    CarleenJuly 22, 2018
    excellent spot for watching both awkward + steamy online dates unfold
  • Sheila M.
    Sheila MarikarApril 25, 2013
    Damn fine cocktails, down to earth vibe. Matt, the owner, knows his stuff and couldn't be nicer.
  • Rose Y.
    Rose Y.March 30, 2013
    Staff had issues relinquishing the bathroom for patrons to use. Complained loudly about splitting the bill even though we provided the bulk of the business on an otherwise quiet Friday night.
  • Polina W.heart icon on user image
    Polina WeitzJuly 19, 2018
    Cocktails are ok but not great, during happy hour they are $11, which is reasonable. The decor and vibe are nice and chill.
  • Katie K.
    Katie KJune 8, 2013
    Truffle and Rosemary popcorn is delish. Made the old fashioned way on a stove!
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerNovember 23, 2014
    Friendliest staff on the LES. Good for a group pregrame.
  • Bryan G.
    Bryan GrahamNovember 29, 2012
    The grilled cheese (served till 3:30, maybe 3:45 if you're hungry) is divine. No BS.
  • Valentina B.
    Valentina BordaMarch 30, 2014
    Only bar I know in NYC that streams all the phish shows for free!
  • Jessica A.heart icon on user image
    Jessica ANovember 10, 2013
    Amazing hand crafted and home made cocktails--- without any pretentious mixologists.
  • Deniz T.heart icon on user image
    Deniz TetikJune 12, 2015
    40% off all drinks Sun-Thurs after 1am!!
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike SFebruary 14, 2019
    Fancy cocktails. Chill vibe.
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaJune 8, 2017
    Crazy hot/scale is delicious.
  • Vivek B.heart icon on user image
    Vivek BhagwatNovember 30, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    This place used to have a mix of cocktails and picklebacks. These days, after new ownership, it looks nice but the drinks are premium mediocre
  • jessica m. h.
    Best Dive With Great Drinks
  • Dave W.heart icon on user image
    Dave WiskusFebruary 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the chai old fashioned.
  • Jazmin H.heart icon on user image
    Jazmin HuppDecember 30, 2012
    Get the grilled cheese and the chilli!
  • Graham G.
    Graham GnallNovember 1, 2013
    Lot prices for lot quality swill :)
  • Harrison W.heart icon on user image
    Harrison WeberAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    house-made bitters. Ask them to experiment
  • Anna F.
    Anna FrenkelJuly 14, 2013
    There is only ONE (unisex) bathroom so if you take too long, drunk people will try to hurt you.
  • Holly S.heart icon on user image
    Holly StairJuly 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I want to love this place but the drinks are too expensive for what they are (or even how they are presented). Also they only have flat soda/tonic water.
  • Kosha S.
    Kosha ShahOctober 15, 2014
    Ugh, too crowded on a Saturday night. Don't come here without a table reservation otherwise be prepared to stand! All night.
  • Julia S.
    Julia SteeleFebruary 3, 2013
    Rum and root beer rum and root beer
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