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Lovers of Today

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Lovers of Today

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Ranked #6 for cocktail bars in the East Village
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and New York Post
"hong kong garden: gin, lemon, honey, yuzu pepper, and cucumber"(7 Tips)
"bourbon based Waterloo Sunset and rye based Satellite of Love"(7 Tips)
"Reynolds is the best mixologist I've met."(7 Tips)
"Marquee moon is solid"(4 Tips)

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Mai DinhJune 1, 2013
Jack and Jill drank their way up the hill. The Golden book murals take you back to times you may or may not want to remember. The cocktails, however, take you to a place where details matter.
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨October 28, 2014
A lost underground Manhattan bar, which is off the beaten path. We came on a Monday night & it reminded us of an incredible week we had in Czech Republic! This place is a hidden gem in the E. Village!
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellMarch 9, 2017
Sexy and dark atmosphere with excellent cocktails! Perfect for an intimate date night or happy hour (until 8 pm on weekdays) with girlfriends.
Sacha SJuly 14, 2017
Cool hidden little gem. It is a very romantic place where you can sit for hours and talk. Cocktails are fine! Hey make everything themselves, which is quite cool.
Willem Van LanckerAugust 24, 2015
Funky underground cocktail bar that feels a bit like the "old" East Village. Can get very crowded (and hot) on a weekend night.
Collette SMarch 20, 2015
Come for happy hour which is everyday between 4p-8p and cocktails are 2-for-1. Limited seating. I had the bourbon based Waterloo Sunset and rye based Satellite of Love - both were fantastic.
Zsuzsanna MiklósiApril 11, 2017
nice little hidden place, excellent for talking, great music and of course super cocktails
Will HugueninApril 21, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The Hong Kong garden and astral plane are premo choices. Go for happy hour for $8 drinks (reg $13) and less crowds.
Candice DSouzaNovember 30, 2016
Love this little speakeasy bar, that you can easily walk by and not know its existence. Dark, candlelit, small and intimate. I seem to always get seat here.
ChrisDecember 22, 2019
Cheapest, good cocktails I’ve found on this trip to NYC. Happy hour, 1/2 price cocktails 5-8 everyday. This is the Rumble.
New York PostSeptember 1, 2014
The ambiance is exclusive but not stuffy, and, as the name suggests, most people here love and let love. There’s a long, comfortable corner on your left when you enter, and two booths for cuddling. Read more
Zeba SiddiqiFebruary 10, 2017
Small, hidden gem of east village! Cocktails are really worth a try
Crystal ZhengSeptember 21, 2013
It's such a hidden germ and a cute place. They have amazing drinks! Hong Kong Garden is a must have! Plus Jessica is an awesome bartender. HH $8/drink 5-8pm from Thursday - Saturday.
Mike FriedmanSeptember 30, 2015
Gold medal worthy post-dinner date spot. Hong Kong Garden is delicious and has a little Yuzu kick.
Cole KennedyJuly 5, 2016
Avoid the Hong Kong cocktail. It sounds like it's gonna be awesome (gin, lemon, honey, peppers) but it's not. Other than that, great spot to take a date after dinner.
Ina LiNovember 9, 2015
Good vibes, refreshing drinks for $12, quick service, mostly couple. The music is a bit too loud
Jimmy ZhuMarch 28, 2012
Reynolds is a fantastic mixologist - sit at the bar, watch him throw tumblers in the air, squeeze bizarre bitters into drinks, and order off the menu if everything on the menu is too floral
Chet ManciniDecember 29, 2015
Cozy and intimate. The cocktails rival the other great cocktail bars of the city. Snag a booth for your group.
Keith KerrJanuary 7, 2018
“Up” is in a glass with a stem, “tall” is in a tall glass.
Ernesto GutierrezJuly 11, 2015
Spicy drink lovers: Hong Kong ... and the rum roll. Great drinks over all. Bartenders know what they are doing.
Katy IonisDecember 5, 2013
Great drinks and dark cozy vibe. Come early to grab seats because it's small.
AmateurConciergeMay 26, 2018
There’s a second bar in the back of the courtyard with a lot more seating but the buzzy front is where u wanna be
Anechka M.April 6, 2018
It’s such an awesome bar, hidden gem near to the Tompkins park. Great house cocktails 🍸
CBS New YorkJune 11, 2015
They're serving the "Lovers of Today" cocktail, with gin, yuzu peppers, lemon, honey, and cucumber for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through 17th). Read more
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015
Cocktails way more accessible than other cocktail bars. Drinks were good and super cozy atmosphere but idk if I would come not during happy hour.
Martina CarusoNovember 27, 2017
Delicious cocktails, but a bit expensive. Great atmosphere and music.
E DwardApril 9, 2016
Vey charming, tiny little bar. Fun to sit at the bar and talk to the bartender if it isn't busy.
Anne EbelingAugust 21, 2011
if you don't see anything appealing to you on the drink menu, tell the bartender what you like and he/she will make you something special.
NishMay 28, 2016
$7 dollar happy hour cocktails can't be beat. Try the Marquee Moon -- it's like boozy pink lemonade!
Nate FolkertDecember 31, 2016
hong kong garden: gin, lemon, honey, yuzu pepper, and cucumber
Angela DawnJanuary 31, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This place is cozy and sweet. Great craft cocktails and good music. Stick to the menu and tip your bartender.
Molly DonohueJanuary 25, 2017
A great date spot - snag a cozy booth
CarolineJune 15, 2015
Amazing cocktails in a low key, charming, somewhat hidden nook of the East Village.
Guillaume FlandreJanuary 17, 2016
Original cocktails in this bar. There are big booths for groups, but the place is limited so better be there early
Ms HeleneAugust 8, 2013
Low-key, dark, small and moody place for cocktails - Another girl, another planet - best Jasmine infused vodka cocktail ever.
Kurkina AnnaApril 9, 2019
Fantastic drinks and moderately priced. Never crowded but be prepared to stand.
David RiveraFebruary 7, 2016
Great spot and great drinks! Can get packed. Def try to snag a booth!
Alex RobertsonNovember 22, 2018
Do not make the same mistake I made though: this is a speakeasy through and through, meant to be intimate/romantic; just (usually) has no line/wait, $13 drinks that are pretty good
Billy JacobsonMay 9, 2016
The cocktails are amazing and go so well with the happy hour till 8:00
SwigNovember 12, 2014
Small speakeasy that has great drinks. Less expensive than other bars of its type but the drinks deliver. Remember to Swig your drink.
ErinOctober 4, 2011
They make their own syrups right at the bar, including the delectable Lavender Honey. Don't order off the menu - just let Reynolds choose something for you.
Ariel VieraMay 27, 2015
Great cocktail bar with happy hour, friendly bartender, and very comfy booths.
Ryan EickSeptember 15, 2018
Good cocktails, chill spot, and slightly cheaper than similar spots
AmateurConciergeJuly 24, 2015
Decent drinks, albeit a bit contrived, but they're made well. The hidden space is cool without trying too hard.
Tucker AustJuly 25, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Good drinks, cute/sexy atmosphere.
Ameike GreenJune 14, 2014
After hearing so much about it, I decided to have a Waterloo Sunset. So glad I did. It's infectious.
Molly StoddartAugust 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great tiny bar with awesome small menu of cocktails.
Arianna SandersNovember 2, 2014
Small bar, great cocktails. I can't think of a better place to gather with people.
VladNovember 19, 2017
Good place to go on a date if you fancy some cocktails and good (loud) music.
Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012
Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Upscale Dive Bar!

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