Employees Only
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Food & Wine and Eater recommend this place
"Try the West Side or the Ginger Smash with the Bone Marrow Poppers."(37 Tips)"Don't miss the bone marrow poppers or the bacon-wrapped lamb chops."(16 Tips)
"Love the steak tartar and presentation is impressive."(37 Tips)
"Great cocktails, try the Amelia"(11 Tips)
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Ed KavisheDecember 23, 2012It's a @fashion_press NYC secrets, top 10 Bars in the World I kid you not, try the Hemingway Daiquiri a must
Vandit MaheshwariFebruary 19, 2022Good bar to be at while you wait for a place at the actual speakeasies around.
Jess HannSeptember 2, 2013Ginger smash. Everything else is also delicious, but there is no drink in NYC that compares to the ginger smash.
Michael TiffanyAugust 19, 2017The house recipes are rightly praised. But even straightforward classics like the Negroni are raised to a higher level here.
BettyJune 4, 2014I'll do this again and again: bone marrow poppers, Lazy Lover, Mata Hari, and Mazerati ❤️
Edlin ChoiJanuary 26, 2012Great cocktails. Real cocktails. And some nice appetizers. Get the bone marrow poppers. Kind of sceney still. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Jamison AntoineSeptember 14, 2014Billionaire Cocktail and the Hemingway. The Lamb Chops were great as well.
OliDecember 4, 2012I tried most of the drink menu. They all blew me away but one will lay embedded in my senses, the Mandarynka. Enjoy!
Chris KonecnyFebruary 12, 2015If you can find a time when it isn't super crowded I think this could be a good spot to chill and have a nice cocktail.
Waterloo, steak tartare, parmesan fries...but honestly, everything is great.
Mick BMarch 18, 2012The front of the house is usually uncomfortably packed, but a res will secure a table in their quieter back room. Dull steak knives, but solid food and drink nonetheless. Skip the trout.
David AlfaroApril 22, 2018It’s a good bar with a good crowd and not over rated. #followtheWomanreadingCards
Obviously, the cocktails...but also, the food should not be overlooked. Great steak tartare.
Laura Del WarbieAugust 8, 2017Great place, cocktails are ok, atmosphere is fab and the music is good.- Chase RabennMay 30, 2012Holy cockles! Get a Manhattan and an order of Curried Cockles. You'll be "that guy" at the bar but it is entirely worth it.
Allison KaminskiDecember 6, 2018Speakeasy begins the psychic! Loved the drink features in my picture
nikhil kalghatgiOctober 26, 2011start here for a kickoff cocktail during the week or end here to meet the fortune teller and belly dancer who come out after 11 fri-sun
Citybeams.comJune 23, 2012If you're looking for specialty drinks in NYC this is the place! We've heard the bartenders actually own the bar so they really care about the customers.
JarrodOctober 29, 2013Great bar. Love the entrance. Get the Ron Zacapa Manhattan. Only one bathroom.
AntonyJanuary 29Very loud music and standing up for drink; I would not class this as a speakeasy. It might be a nice bar but don't go if you want quiet intimate drinks.
Great for cocktails after work, greater for a fun time after midnight.
- chrisDecember 8, 2015Buy the bouncer a beef patty from the pizza joint across the street while you wait in line.
EnderJune 2, 2014If you like spicy coctail try Ginger Smash. For Vodka and lime taste, get West Side.
Stephanie CesearOctober 15, 2015Bumping speakeasy. Crowd was a little posh but the cocktails were off the charts. Good drink spot.
Rafi RomeroMay 30, 2017food and drinks were quite good but the ambiance was disappointing: diner tables, ugly stained couches, and a skylit back area that made it seem like a cheap place with patio seating
Sit at the bar and have Dev make you a drink off the menu. You won't be disappointed
Natalie VFebruary 21, 2017was super crowded so didn't feel much like a Speakeasy. Can't remember the exact cocktails we got but they were just okay, not worth the $16 imho.
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- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 242-3021
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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"One of my favorite speakeasies in the city. Everything they make is delicious because it is specially made for you!"
Matthew Ferguson - 8.9
"a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here."
@JaumePrimero - 8.1
"One of the best places in the village to enjoy your night out at. Loved the music!"
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