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Employees Only

Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$

West Village, New York

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Employees Only

9.0^/10

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Ranked #3 for cocktails in New York
The beef tartare at Employees Only is a can't miss
"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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Natalie VFebruary 21, 2017
was 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.
MikaMarch 10, 2019
Great cocktails, cozy bar, always packed.
Burak BakkalogluDecember 28, 2018
Cocktails and athmosphere amazing.
Nicole SägerJune 1, 2016
Pretty tight, but everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is great!
Melissa StruettSeptember 23, 2010
Employees only is a trendy hot spot. Make sure you stop and have your Tarot Cards read before you try one of their signature cocktails. I think they coined the phrase "Mixologist"
Dolci KeyMay 9, 2018
Amazing menu and truly well trained bar tenders.
Afton DantNovember 24, 2020
During the week nights, great drinks and even better service.
David GodyckiMay 5, 2020
Excellent cocktails, cool crowd.
Mathieu GuntherJune 15, 2019
Cocktails are amazing, great service too.
Lucas FeijóSeptember 14, 2017
Went for the drinks, came back twice for the extremely high quality cuisine.
Dennelle ExtonSeptember 15, 2019
Umm, truffle jaffle toastie thing was next level!
c0uPApril 4, 2013
Wanting a cocktail? Get the Don’t Tell Babo. It's all kinds of amazing.
Adam GrønbeckOctober 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cool bar atmosphere! Very tasty craft cocktails.
Kathryn DJuly 26, 2017
Mentally prepare to handle a crowd. Ginger smash is worth wearing heels to get.
Samuel JuradoJune 2, 2017
Great friendly professional bartenders, great ambience!
Gabriel d. A. L.November 8, 2015
Great steak tartar and perfect cocktails.
Magali SimonotJanuary 2, 2016
Worth waiting to get in... Cocktails were amazing!
Mutineer MagazineApril 10, 2014
Steve will take great care of you. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Saima SirajApril 12, 2016
Enjoy the bone marrow poppers, it's amazing.. http://goo.gl/uJbkHR
Jieun Christina LeeJune 28, 2016
One of the well known Speakeasy Bars in NYC
Kristoffer ThonerOctober 19, 2015
Elegant cocktails and authentic prohibition ambience.
Tanya JaryczewskiAugust 22, 2017
Yum! Delicious range of cocktails expertly crafted!
Harish HoonMay 16, 2015
The tartar is delish :-)
Chris KuzanMarch 27, 2023
Good cocktails, nice bar
StefieApril 8, 2014
Bone marrow poppers. Do it.
MrsCorksterAugust 28, 2022
Been here 10+ times
Once good but since Robert, Ray left and were replaced by a bouncer who preferred non POC guests, no longer an equitable place to get a great drink. Save your money.
She Loves FoodOctober 18, 2019
Atmosphere. Bone marrow starters. Deserts.
Om AmiJanuary 16, 2013
Place gets packed but the bartenders will hit the spot with their cocktails!
Bruna C.February 17, 2013
Great staff, drinks and food. Steak tartare is delicious.
aMerryPranksterJuly 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great bartenders! It can get pretty packed so get there close to 6pm when it opens to score a spot at the bar. The 'Amelía' is delicious Read more
Amanda WilliamsMarch 28, 2015
Fab cocktails, trendy spot, cool vibe.
Lulu BousamraOctober 13, 2018
Love their cocktails and the bar is nice
Batuhan YelgeçDecember 29, 2017
Great cocktails!
Eric FriedmanOctober 14, 2014
Open late late late night. That is all.
Michael de la MercedJuly 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Some of the coolest bartenders around. Ask them to think up a cocktail for you based on your liquor of preference -- you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Laura SmithSeptember 29
They were unprofessional/rude/ and physical. They forcefully grabbed me and threw me out because “I had to leave bc I didn’t order” The fact the bouncers grabbed me and dragged me was uncalled for.
Cusp25June 13, 2015
Can't go wrong- the Maserati
EdJune 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great cocktail program. Great crowd, great music
Claudia SchumacherMay 4, 2011
Been here 50+ times
tuesdays with Rob and Bratislava bartending, Tom Collins or a Manhattan and Steak Tartare are the best!
Manisha NairDecember 30, 2015
When it's not crowded - the window area near the bar
Food & WineApril 20, 2011
This bartender-owned supper club was originally intended to be a late-night gathering spot for fellow bar and restaurant workers.
JillianApril 18, 2016
Get weird on a weeknight. Set your morning wake up alarms well in advance.
Laura SmithSeptember 29
Bouncers grabs me(female) and drags me out. HORRIBLE PLACE. I am so traumatized by the employees there. I was sober and was minding my own business . Wtf.
Paula DahlinJanuary 13, 2014
Nice hidden bar with well made coctails
lino brescia™November 21, 2014
Great speakeasy but get in early
Leslie CottleOctober 22, 2014
Don't miss out on the ricotta gnoccis!
Jesse SchneiderMay 1, 2013
Order a "Don't tell babo" and the rainbow trout. You won't be disappointed.
Brandon McGrawJune 23, 2012
EaterNY calls the The West Side one of New York's best spring cocktails
GaryApril 16, 2013
Good cocktails, fun restaurant/bar vibe. Food's not bad either.
Amy TruexJanuary 27, 2019
Ambiance, vibes, 🎶, drinks

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