The Wren

The Wren

Gastropub, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
NoHo, New York
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    The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Sam W.
    "Definitely go downstairs, good music and great wheat beers."(16 Tips)
    Jane K.
    "... with drinks here are beef Tartare or chicken liver toast and fries. Also,..."(8 Tips)
    Sally Y.
    "oxtail marmalade, The Great Jones cocktail"(3 Tips)
    Zach M.
    "side of fries and malt vinegar mayo."(3 Tips)
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  • R A.heart icon on user image
    R AKJanuary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    No specific tip, everything tastes great.
  • Nicky K.
    Nicky K.August 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This bar is awkward and crowded and expensive but the people are generally better looking than anywhere as soooo...
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam MayAugust 25, 2015
    Good beer, great music
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaSeptember 1, 2016
    Downstairs is normally more chill
  • BluePrint
    BluePrintApril 13, 2012
    Try the cocktail with the pink peppercorns. YUM!
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JOctober 3, 2014
    Place is cool but gets crazy crowded. Downstairs typically better.
  • Lockhart S.
    Lockhart SteeleDecember 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The Wren's official hashtag is #THEWREN.
  • Ben G.
    Ben GoldMarch 25, 2014
    Wifi password is: 344Bowery
  • Taylor G.heart icon on user image
    Taylor GerardAugust 7, 2014
    Salads, draft beers
  • Suraj 🙇🏽heart icon on user image
    Suraj 🙇🏽March 17, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Ole' Fashioned, you'll feel like Don Draper
  • Kazem E.heart icon on user image
    Kazem EdmondMarch 16, 2013
    The Great Jones cocktail is awesome.
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John MDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get your steak tartare on!
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JonesApril 30, 2016
    Drinks and great crowd
  • Daveheart icon on user image
    DaveFebruary 22, 2015
    Packed full of attractive yuppies
  • Ajay P.
    Ajay PillayDecember 6, 2012
    They know how to make good drinks :)
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LaPorteJuly 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Have the cauliflower.
  • Sally Y.
    Sally YoonJune 1, 2012
    oxtail marmalade, The Great Jones cocktail
  • Rafi S.heart icon on user image
    Rafi SyedJanuary 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    From the same guys that brought you wilfie and Nell and bua...
  • Tarik H.heart icon on user image
    Tarik HartJanuary 5, 2015
    Solid Bloody Mary.
  • Carl K.
    Carl KMarch 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Jeremy Lin may be a terrible bartender, but in his defense he probably just can't see you through his trendy false frames.
  • George Z.heart icon on user image
    George ZMarch 4, 2016
    Steak tartare all day
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FischerFebruary 17, 2017
    the Gin n' Roses
  • Candice D.heart icon on user image
    Candice DSouzaNovember 30, 2016
    Brunch and cocktails
  • Michael D.
    Michael DempseyJuly 12, 2014
    Where the slightly more sophisticated crowd from B Bar goes. OK cocktails, nothing special.
  • Finley B.heart icon on user image
    Finley Bomer-LawsonNovember 9, 2015
    Very crowded on Friday nights.
  • Josh A.
    Josh AndersonSeptember 29, 2012
    Insufficient bathrooms for a venue that hosts this many people.
  • Sarah P.
    Sarah PhillipsJune 23, 2013
    They have Vodka from Wisconsin!!!
  • Dorry F.
    Dorry FunakiDecember 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing! Got a free cocktail!
  • Greg W.
    Greg Wong 🎯March 25, 2012
    grab a seat at the front
  • Rex S.
    Rex SorgatzJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Fortunately for you, wren is actually not on the menu.
  • Katrin K.
    Katrin KaruMay 27, 2022
    Billed for a beer we didnt have. Not cool!
  • Neal S.heart icon on user image
    Neal ShyamOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    They make a mean old fashioned
  • Kelsey H.
    Kelsey HendricksonFebruary 25, 2012
    The fries are mouth wateringly good
  • Dana H.
    Dana HumphreyDecember 31, 2011
    Oooh when is a good night to come here? I'm dying to check it out.
  • Martin
    MartinApril 5, 2016
    Pre-dinner meetup för drink.
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason pMarch 1, 2015
    Could be in the west village... If that's your scene
  • AJ G.heart icon on user image
    AJ GolioNovember 23, 2015
    Roasted cauliflower
  • Brian T.
    Brian TreitmanDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The beef jerky is pretty awesome
  • Pras S.
    Pras SubramanianJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Lovely place for a drink or late lunch
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SchuitSeptember 11, 2015
    One of the best bars in the Bowery! It's a little cramped but great decor and good local hangout. Go downstairs for better cocktails!
  • Nina
    NinaJanuary 16, 2014
    The staff in this place seems to feel really entitled to treat customers badly. The only nice person was the security guy.
  • Jeremy G.
    Jeremy GoldsteinJanuary 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They have Templeton Rye. Drink it.
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew StellaAugust 17, 2013
    Lots of zeros. Overflow from phebes
  • Vishal G.
    Vishal GuptaOctober 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    There's a lot of guys wearing plaid here.
  • Cezary
    CezaryJune 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    it's all about the wren-quila
  • Nancy S.
    Nancy SchusterJune 10, 2012
    Liam at the door is a ball-busting sweetheart :)
  • Alyssa C.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa CalderoneAugust 8, 2014
    Refreshing cocktails
  • Valentina M.
    Valentina MonteJuly 18, 2013
    Steak tartare. duh.
  • Giselle V.
    Giselle VivaldiMarch 17, 2013
    Spicy margaritas!!
  • Henry S.
    Henry SingerOctober 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Good times at The Wren
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