The Wayland
Cocktail Bar$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater
"Mmm the garden marg and the banjo is a must."(25 Tips)
"Don't miss the Jalisco Fizz and Garden Variety Margarita!"(21 Tips)
"Kale Margarita: surprisingly good!"(8 Tips)
"Monday – Friday from 17:00 – 19:00 is the 1$ Oyster Happy Hour"(9 Tips)
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- Ani ZNovember 10, 2013Mmm the garden marg and the banjo is a must. If you're feeling daring, get a Ducati :) or ask the bartender to make a few old fashioneds. Mm mm goodness!
Darren KApril 28, 2021Food was excellent. Cocktail options a bit limited, perhaps because of COVID, but still a good selection. Service was friendly and attentive
Kendra BorowskiSeptember 8, 2016Awesome bartenders and great cocktails. Only bummer is how crowded and loud it can get.
Two words: Pernil Romero. So good I couldn't take a picture soon enough. Trust me.
Michael SheehanJune 19, 2015Ask for James! Bartender from Michigan who has been in NYC for a while. He will hook it up. Oh and the place closes at 4:00 AM. Great Moscow Mules.
JeffreyDecember 16, 2013A totally relaxed atmosphere and a set of delicious eats contribute to the enjoyment of some excellent cocktails here. They take their preparation very seriously...
Nick RudemillerJuly 1, 2012I usually don't leave tips places but the bartenders/owners are so nice and the cocktails are spectacular. Have them recommend you a drink with your favorite spirit!
EvanJanuary 30, 2013Super crowded on the weekends; go Monday through Wednesday for best results. The bartenders make damn fine classic cocktails, but go for the kale margarita if you're feeling fancy.
misskittyinnycApril 24, 2014Pete is a damn fine bartender. Very knowledgeable about his drinks, his oysters and the nightly music. I think I found my new favorite LES haunt.
This place is awesome! The atmosphere is inviting, the staff is friendly, and the drinks are great! I highly recommend stopping by!
CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015They're serving a special "San Fran Spout" cocktail, with Fernet, homemade cola, and fresh lime during NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
AditiOctober 20, 2016Open till 4 am everyday. Live music turns to top hits in wee hours of night. Plus the best cocktails. Wayland is a winner.
I Hear Banjos is amazing: an apple-y, spicy, old fashioned, served smoky.
Crowded on weekends but I'd recommend sticking around for some fun cocktails. If you like pisco try "guavas in love"
The Wall Street JournalApril 5, 2012Jason Mendenhall, the bar's mixologist, makes his own bitters, preserves and cola—try the San Fran Sprout, made with his soda and fernet-branca, an Italian liqueur. Read more
Jag FirerwalkerOctober 4, 2015$1 oysters, what else can you ask for? If you don’t want to reveal yourself to your date straight awake or shadows are your friends, this is your place
Rachel McCormickApril 19, 2013Super cool atmosphere and decor. Amazing and unique food. The cocktails are pricey but also one of a kind. Love this place!- DoubleDeuceJune 28, 2015Creative cocktails all over the place here. Great energy, always busy, often a line. Come early if you want a seat.
Nikki 🌺April 13, 2015Amazing oysters -- both raw and fried. So good. Go for happy hour though for the reasonable prices.
ᴡ ElliotJune 10, 2015The earl gray drink, and the elderflower drink. The cauliflower sandwich. Best to go on weeknights, always a line Thu-Sat
Always packed but I guess for a reason. Buratta is great as is the cauliflower. Get the mezcal cocktail.
Kev SkinnyOctober 1, 2015Oysties and the bourbon drink with the smoke. Love the flavor and concept. Special spot for cocktails.
Lucia LNovember 10, 2013I just had a margarita with kale juice, moonshine with smoked cinnamon bark, and tecate with Bloody Mary mix. This place is a must!!
Stan BashmashnikovJune 28, 2014Try the Garden Variety Margarita or Apple Pie Moonshine. Admire the exposed brick while sipping and smiling at your date.
Irena PierovaFebruary 12, 2018Lower East Cider - perfect winter drink! Also in love with Smoked&Roasted ^~^
The linden corner is delicious. Pink peppercorn! I've had the garden variety margarita in the past as well and it was pretty good but a bit intense.
BarrianneOctober 9, 2013Most excellent BLT - pork belly smoked in bourbon or some such. And props to server Rayna! Just what I needed to end a complicated day.
Naomi HymanApril 20, 2012Best. We had every drink btwn the 3 of us; all amazing, ESP garden Marg. food also **: sausage bread and cheese on bread honey dessert
jessica m. hintermeisterJuly 23, 2012Garden Variety Margarita: blue agave blanco tequila, ginger & kale juice, lime juice, agave nectar, smoked sea salt.
Amy RDecember 22, 2017Oh the cocktails! Almost as much fun to watch them make them as it is to drink them!
hope chuMarch 2, 2014Great cocktails. Love the hot nuts, burrata, and brussels. Sadly the service is negligible at best and at worst, the server will mix up your cards, charge you incorrectly, and won't be sorry at all.
MeganJanuary 11, 2015Really great, mellow vibe. The fireplace sets the mood along with the smokey drink that smells like I'm in the mountains.
One of the best drink spots in Manhattan all day, not fussy, order the moonshine. It's a must.- Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 29, 2013The $ 1 oyster is a happy hour special they do - And with that oyster special, drinks special follow! Read more
Micke HåkanssonJuly 27, 2016Really nice setting and good cocktails. Also live music depending on day of the week
Kelsey✨June 11, 2017Beautiful bar, perfect for post-work drinks and snackies. The pulled chicken sandwich is a winner
Bettie PerryMarch 5Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining.
Ask the bartender for the spicy cilantro cocktail. It is not on the menu but it is spectacular!
Yussell EugenioSeptember 15, 2013Very Cozy! Great Drinks! And the kitchen open until closing! The pernil was Great!
Candice DSouzaNovember 30, 2016Don't go on weekends, unless you love crowds. Weekday nights is truly the best time. Love the bouncer.
Maxwell ZAugust 25, 2012Definitely grab their only stirred drink: Angela's Arch. Mezcal, rye, malbec reduction, Aperol, and bitters. Perfect.
Allison IrvinMarch 4, 2012The drinks are very good and the bartenders are incredibly friendly. Get here before 9 pm on weekends because it gets crowded.
Drink specials and dollar oysters during happy hour, which goes from Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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- 4:00 PM–3:59 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:59 AM
(212) 777-7022
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