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Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and Food & Wine recommend this place
"You can't go wrong with Bartender's Choice here."(23 Tips)
"Killer cocktails, live jazz."(21 Tips)
"They make a mean death in the afternoon and an amazing sazerac."(10 Tips)
"One of my favorite joints for an Old Fashioned"(18 Tips)
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Ross WSJuly 10, 2016One of my favourite bars / speakeasies in NYC, lively ambience. Solid cocktails. The evening I was there a band was tucked into a corner complementing and not dominating the ambience!
Hailey Heewoo KimSeptember 16, 2015love the vibe here - it's unique and romantic. the live jazz music is a huge plus and the drinks are great (tell the bartender the kind of drink you like and trust him/her with it!)
Tinashe DhliwayoMarch 25, 2016This is my go to cocktail spot for when I have visitors to entertain from out of town. It's super cozy with great music that's quiet enough for you to hold a conversation.
Gaia BennettJune 22, 2015This is a bar for grown-ups. The music is subdued, the crowd is well-dressed and well-behaved, the staff is polite, the original drinks are masterfully crafted by the mixologists behind the counter.
Cat LJuly 22, 2016Amazing cocktails that you don't even have to order. Just tell them what you like and let them do the rest. I've never had a bad drink here. They've opened my taste buds to all kinds of new drinks.
Colin AdamsSeptember 2, 2016Very knowledgeable bartender with great recommendations. Fun to watch the bartenders make drinks, but if you can get a table, even better. It's cash only.
Kelly AAugust 26, 2018My favorite speakeasy to date. People very down to earth and the best Moscow Mule I’ve ever had. I’ll def be back.
Elizabeth BursteinMarch 7, 2017Awesome speakeasy - the French east India, old fashioned, and the sazerac are all awesome .. super packed on weekends but great and spacious on a weeknight
Carolyn LahorgueFebruary 8, 2015The line is definitely worth it - I would trust these bartenders with anything. They always make the perfect drink for my mood and tastes. Stellar hang out for a young, affluent crowd
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Finding this underground speakeasy in the West Village is half the battle, but you'll be rewarded with excellent cocktails, such as the Bee's Knees. Ask for the Bartender's Choice if unsure.
Polina WeitzFebruary 3, 2018Dimly lit underground bar, with live jazz on weekdays (sun-thu) from 10:30pm. Gets very busy on the weekends. Awesome cocktails. Cash only.
Nicole ReganJuly 9, 2018Got here around 6:30 on a Tuesday and it wasn’t crowded at all. They had great drinks and live music later in the night. Very cozy and romantic spot.
Sameepa ShettyApril 16, 2018Get there by 7pm to avoid having to wait in line. Let the mixologist do their thing just tell them what spirits you like. Great music. Unlimited nuts and pretzels with your drinks.
Natalie VJanuary 21, 2017Hard to get into on the weekends but a fun speakeasy with knowledgeable bartenders. If you don't find something on the menu just let them know what you usually like and let them create a drink!
Ant ManSeptember 9, 2014Always packed and might not be super comfortable/spacious, but the bartenders are great and know their drinks. Just tell them what tastes you like and they'll put an amazing drink together for you.
Good ambience. Delicious cocktails from $16. Seats are first come first serve. Cash only!
- Ellen RogozSeptember 18, 2016Pros: fun atmosphere with great classics and new inventive drinks. Cons: each cocktail runs around $16 and the place is cash-only.
Order a Ramos Gin Fizz, or ask them to get creative with a close cousin
Marie PorrasFebruary 27, 2021Feels like you are back in the 1950’s. Great atmosphere, amazing cocktails and the friendliest staff. One of my all favorite spot in NYC.
Lance LacoffSeptember 28, 2015Very enjoyable Old Fashioned and the best Sazerac I've had outside New Orleans. Helpful bartenders and a nice setting.
Tony XerriJanuary 3, 2013Come when there's live music, because the drinks are $14 and for that kind of money I shouldn't be seeing college kids dressed in their Hollister pajamas. Cocktails are obviously amazing here.
Ryan AmbsJanuary 14, 2015Come on a weekday, not too late, and snag a table. Bring lots of cash and let the night slip into a hazy, jazz filled euphoria. Tell your boss you'll be a bit late in the morning.
Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014Super hip little speakeasy with legit cocktails (bartenders know what they're doing). though has been discovered in the last year and can have a line to get in.
Michael VierraSeptember 2, 2015Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails! Never disappoints & if you're familiar with "Dutch Kills" in L.I.C. You're in for a real treat, order a Son of a bee sting!
NY WaterwayAugust 7, 2012Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.
Stephanie ZhongOctober 29, 2014Feels like a 1920 bar in a basement. Little branch was excellent a couple years ago, but quality of drinks has gone down recently... If you want SERIOUS good cocktails, try milk & honey (same owner)!- The OG speakeasy. Penicillin, El Guapo, and any bartender choice is all fantastic drinks.
CharlottesJune 21, 2015Felt like another quintessentially NY moment, sipping my first gimlet here. Super intimate with deliciously smooth cocktails and friendly staff. Winner!
The Corcoran GroupApril 27, 2010Great cocktails here. Let the bartender know what you like and they’ll create a cocktail designed for you. Look for the door at the corner with no sign on the SW corner of 7th Ave South and Leroy.
kimchikim lauOctober 12, 2012underground speakeasy behind a nondescript door, they make their own ginger beer which is *spicy* & delicious! once was told by an employee that they were the inspiration for bourbon and branch in SF.
Village VoiceAugust 31, 2010One of our ten best Manhattan bars-The bartender will whittle you a perfectly spherical ice ball for your Old Fashioned right before your eyes. A jazz trio keeps the place hopping.
David PSeptember 22, 2012Great small Mexican food spot, right off the 1 train. Guacamole was okay, definitely get the margarita especial and the shrimp and pineapple quesadilla. Don't forget to try to spicy chips and salsas
Princess Abigail BacaniJanuary 23, 2013The unmarked brown door on the triangular corner of Seventh Avenue South and Leroy Street will lead you down a staircase and into the basement watering hole. Cash only.
Anup TapaseFebruary 7, 2014Great ambience, but show me some innovation. I don't innovate, hence I come to you. When I come to a cocktail lounge/ speakeasy, I'm not here to tell you what i like; I expect interesting creations.
Will HarahanNovember 5, 2023The bartenders serve up tasty, strong drinks but it’s a packed, hot, dark environment. I’d recommend going earlier on a weekday, not 11 on a Friday.
Tim FaustiniAugust 7, 2014This a great little spot for a night out. Mostly only cocktails here, all of which are great. Low lights and jazz music. Good date spot.
Collette SJune 21, 2015Amazing mixologists behind the bar. Not sure what you want? Just ask your waiter / waitress and they'll recommend something that doesn't disappoint.
Alex AlbertFebruary 28, 2021Really great drinks. Expensive but worth the ambience, nice service, and good looking waiter 😛
DomSeptember 29, 2012Brilliant, sublime cocktails mixed with ruthless panache. But remember it's a cash only bar so don't do what I did and have to run out to an ATM!
Adrienne SMay 11, 2012One of my #dipsology top 100. Great spot with milk and honey drinks but you don't have to reserve and the scene is a bit more open/fun. Live jazz Sunday-Thursday. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Henry BridgeAugust 10, 2014Great drinks and great atmosphere, particularly if you're looking for a place that's quiet enough to have a conversation. Order a bartenders choice.- DoubleDeuceMay 3, 2015I have two favorite things about this place: the tightly squeezed in jazz trio and the custom made piece of ice for each drink. I don't like the queue that builds outside the door, it's an eyesore.
Lauren NavarroMarch 17, 2014Great place for drinks but it's cash only & no food! Ask for the bartenders choice. I got a spicy tequila based drink that was amazing!
DipsologySeptember 27, 2015One of our original favorites in NYC, Little Branch never fails to disappoint. Go early or (very) late to avoid the crowds. Also: live jazz during the week.
Alex MizrahiJune 17, 2013"Used to be, a nightclub was a dark, smoky place where well-dressed people sipped well-made drinks and made clever, well-educated chitchat while a hot Cuban band played rumbas. Little Branch does..." Read more
AshleeOctober 8, 2012Felt like I was in an old 1920s movie, especially when I sighted the old type-cash register! Ordered the Bartender's Choice and got a delicious Blackberry Gold Rush out of the deal. Cash only!
Michelle WilesFebruary 12, 2017Expensive (but delicious) bespoke cocktails, just make sure to stop at the ATM before cause it's cash only- Takes 3 days of slow freezing in a $6k Clinebell machine to make the crystal clear ice here, 2 hours of prep for the ice alone goes into each shift. Respect!
Matthew ColemanDecember 12, 2014The most perfect bar in the city. Bartenders choice all night long. Remember cash only and be ready to wait! Such a gem
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