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Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
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    New York Habitat
    "Try the West Side or the Ginger Smash with the Bone Marrow Poppers."(37 Tips)
    Kathryn Y.
    "Don't miss the bone marrow poppers or the bacon-wrapped lamb chops."(16 Tips)
    Q Events
    "Love the steak tartar and presentation is impressive."(37 Tips)
    Javier G.
    "Great cocktails, try the Amelia"(11 Tips)
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  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisDecember 24, 2019
    Try the Stranger’s Punch.
  • Seline J.heart icon on user image
    Seline JungMay 3, 2015
    Packed like sardines in the small space on Sat night; if you don't mind standing and a loud space, this place has a great vibe.
  • Vandit M.
    Vandit MaheshwariFebruary 19, 2022
    Good bar to be at while you wait for a place at the actual speakeasies around.
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TiffanyAugust 19, 2017
    The house recipes are rightly praised. But even straightforward classics like the Negroni are raised to a higher level here.
  • Ed K.
    Ed KavisheDecember 23, 2012
    It's a @fashion_press NYC secrets, top 10 Bars in the World I kid you not, try the Hemingway Daiquiri a must
  • Jess H.
    Jess HannSeptember 2, 2013
    Ginger smash. Everything else is also delicious, but there is no drink in NYC that compares to the ginger smash.
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    BettyJune 4, 2014
    I'll do this again and again: bone marrow poppers, Lazy Lover, Mata Hari, and Mazerati ❤️
  • Josue C.heart icon on user image
    Josue CaceresJanuary 2, 2016
    One of my favorites bars in New York, they always have good cocktails
  • Edlin C.
    Edlin ChoiJanuary 26, 2012
    Great 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 A.
    Jamison AntoineSeptember 14, 2014
    Billionaire Cocktail and the Hemingway. The Lamb Chops were great as well.
  • California
    CaliforniaMay 4, 2015
    Very nice cocktail menu.. Also good french fries served after 12 am =)
  • Lily O.heart icon on user image
    Lily O'DareApril 9, 2015
    Beautiful, original, and delicious cocktails
  • Maweł P.heart icon on user image
    Great bar, super skilled bartenders.
  • Oli
    OliDecember 4, 2012
    I tried most of the drink menu. They all blew me away but one will lay embedded in my senses, the Mandarynka. Enjoy!
  • Miche Z.heart icon on user image
    Miche ZenApril 17, 2018
    Great drinks and atmosphere
  • Amanda R.heart icon on user image
    Amanda RellaJuly 9, 2017
    Cool speakeasy with delicious cocktails. The Amelia is amazing.
  • Melanie D.
    Melanie DezielJanuary 30, 2018
    The people here are the best. Will go above and beyond for you!
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KonecnyFebruary 12, 2015
    If 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.
  • Ben Y.heart icon on user image
    Ben YoungNovember 21, 2014
    The steak here is out of this world. Cocktails are great too or course.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiDecember 6, 2018
    Speakeasy begins the psychic! Loved the drink features in my picture
  • Kate W.heart icon on user image
    Kate WillskyFebruary 26, 2018
    Get here early so you can get a seat at the gorgeous bar!
  • Sacha S.heart icon on user image
    Sacha SJuly 4, 2017
    Come for the cocktails! But food is also good. Try the tartar.
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    MarthaFebruary 9, 2015
    wonderful cocktails. food is excellent too. highly recommended.
  • Nat M.
    Nat MaJanuary 8, 2015
    Great date spot. Fireplace so good on a cold winters night.
  • Linda N.heart icon on user image
    Linda NguyenJune 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Waterloo, steak tartare, parmesan fries...but honestly, everything is great.
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David AlfaroApril 22, 2018
    It’s a good bar with a good crowd and not over rated. #followtheWomanreadingCards
  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Laura Del WarbieAugust 8, 2017
    Great place, cocktails are ok, atmosphere is fab and the music is good.
  • Mick B.
    Mick BMarch 18, 2012
    The 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.
  • Tarik H.heart icon on user image
    Tarik HartJanuary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Obviously, the cocktails...but also, the food should not be overlooked. Great steak tartare.
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaMarch 2, 2017
    Get there when they open to sit at the bar for a quick drink
  • Czarina B.heart icon on user image
    Czarina BehrendsMarch 31, 2022
    Excellent drinks. Very crowded but worth the effort.
  • Tatiana C.
    Tatiana CapoaniOctober 17, 2014
    Wonderful ! Beautiful people, food excelent, sensacional music !
  • Chase R.
    Chase RabennMay 30, 2012
    Holy cockles! Get a Manhattan and an order of Curried Cockles. You'll be "that guy" at the bar but it is entirely worth it.
  • Joe L.
    Joe LeeAugust 9, 2014
    The steak tartare prepared right in front of you is an amazing experience!
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxJanuary 31, 2015
    Awesome cocktails and ambiance! Love the fire place!
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisJuly 23, 2018
    Drinks, service, and food were all excellent!
  • Antony
    AntonyJanuary 29
    Very 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.
  • Dina
    DinaApril 24, 2014
    "Secret" space, hard-core following - hard to get in of course. Great cocktails.
  • nikhil k.
    nikhil kalghatgiOctober 26, 2011
    start 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
  • Jarrod
    JarrodOctober 29, 2013
    Great bar. Love the entrance. Get the Ron Zacapa Manhattan. Only one bathroom.
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    chrisDecember 8, 2015
    Buy the bouncer a beef patty from the pizza joint across the street while you wait in line.
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    Stephanie CesearOctober 15, 2015
    Bumping speakeasy. Crowd was a little posh but the cocktails were off the charts. Good drink spot.
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    Citybeams.comJune 23, 2012
    If 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.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonAugust 29, 2015
    It's always crowded late night no matter what day of the week
  • Ender
    EnderJune 2, 2014
    If you like spicy coctail try Ginger Smash. For Vodka and lime taste, get West Side.
  • Emilie F.heart icon on user image
    Emilie FuttermanFebruary 27, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great for cocktails after work, greater for a fun time after midnight.
  • Rafi R.heart icon on user image
    Rafi RomeroMay 30, 2017
    food 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
  • Sparkie
    SparkieDecember 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Steak tartar... A dude comes to your table and amazing comes out of his magic
  • chuck h.heart icon on user image
    chuck haMay 1, 2017
    Cocktails and snacks. Especially the beef tartare.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael DempseyJune 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit at the bar and have Dev make you a drink off the menu. You won't be disappointed
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