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Lovers of Today

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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    Nate F.
    "hong kong garden: gin, lemon, honey, yuzu pepper, and cucumber"(7 Tips)
    Collette S.
    "bourbon based Waterloo Sunset and rye based Satellite of Love"(7 Tips)
    Aaron B.
    "Reynolds is the best mixologist I've met."(7 Tips)
    Adrianne B.
    "Marquee moon is solid"(4 Tips)
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  • Luke
    LukeJuly 15, 2017
    Squeeze in for a straightforward, but well made cocktail or two
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    Julia San JuanDecember 11, 2015
    Tucked away, buzzy yet uncrowded. Great happy hour.
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    DoubleDeuceMay 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Specialty cocktails with a sign out front, so not much of a "speakeasy". Small joint that shares the same owner as the other 3 b00ze joints in the building. An average joint, I'd say.
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie SuarezAugust 7, 2011
    Cool, laid back, under the radar spot. Awesome drinks. Go with a small group of friends late night.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael GogelApril 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot off the beaten usual st marks place 'path'.
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroNovember 26, 2011
    a very chill spot to sip a cocktail and enjoy a night out with friends without any drama.
  • Ben M.
    Ben MackeySeptember 21, 2014
    I was a big fan of the Waterloo Sunset.
  • Ashley A.heart icon on user image
    Ashley AlvarezMarch 7, 2017
    Great oldies playlist and fun cocktails
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BMarch 20, 2016
    Happy hour is half off signature cocktails. Sooooooo good.
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MarkoffApril 5, 2016
    great cocktails with cool homemade ingredients
  • abigail.
    abigail.August 2, 2015
    The Hong Kong Garden cocktail is amazing. 😍
  • Garrison P.heart icon on user image
    Garrison PriceMay 30, 2016
    Sexy underground craft cocktail bar for a date night cap.
  • Tushar ..heart icon on user image
    Tushar .March 21, 2017
    Date spot. Good drinks: Marquee moon, astral plane, Waterloo sunset
  • Geneva A.heart icon on user image
    Geneva AuduongMay 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The Waterloo Sunset tastes a little like Old Bay in the best way
  • debbieheart icon on user image
    debbieJuly 31, 2015
    Unique cocktails and great happy hour
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngJuly 4, 2015
    Cocktails are a bit funky. Real dark and small - not great for groups
  • Brent L.
    Brent LeffewMarch 14, 2012
    Try not to open the emergency exit door by accident, but if you do they are really nice about dealing with the alarm.
  • Kien N.heart icon on user image
    Kien NguyenMarch 25, 2015
    Tight place but they serve some really good cocktails
  • Kristin B.
    Kristin BApril 30, 2014
    Happy hour till 8, Thursday-Saturday: 2 for 1 on everything
  • Ashley G.
    Ashley GildinDecember 7, 2012
    Hong Kong Garden is pretty freakin amazing if you like spicy drinks.
  • Tamara H.heart icon on user image
    Tamara HAugust 19, 2012
    Tequila? Lime? Chipotle grenadine? Sold. The Rumble is a drink actually worth the $12 cocktail price.
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxJanuary 23, 2016
    Check out secret bar Cabin Down Below on the back
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 24, 2015
    The blackberry cocktail is addictive
  • Oliheart icon on user image
    OliJanuary 4, 2018
    Small, loud, and packed on the weekends. Solid drinks but nothing amazing.
  • Zack K.heart icon on user image
    Zack KantorMarch 22, 2016
    This place is eh, try cabin if you can get in ;)
  • Catherine T.heart icon on user image
    Catherine ThompsonAugust 19, 2015
    Great atmosphere and value!
  • Joanna R.
    Joanna RothkopfAugust 19, 2012
    Hong Kong Garden is my favorite drink in the city.
  • Tal S.
    Tal SafranAugust 16, 2011
    Reynolds (the redhead bartender) makes great drinks when he's not totally wasted so get there early!
  • Brendan M.heart icon on user image
    Brendan MOctober 5, 2016
    Quiet on the weeknights - in a good way
  • Mischa L.heart icon on user image
    Mischa LumiereDecember 14, 2014
    Cute neighborhood joint you'd never find otherwise
  • Kixhead H.heart icon on user image
    Kixhead HMay 25, 2015
    Atmosphere and cocktails.
  • Derek T. K.heart icon on user image
    Derek T. KuSeptember 15, 2015
    small venue
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GuerinMay 12, 2015
    Good cocktails, but spicy!
  • cynthia w.
    cynthia wangAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    fabulous cocktails = including one made with blackberry preserves!
  • Rich K.
    Rich KNovember 1, 2011
    Smoked pear bitters and bourbon from Reynolds will change your life
  • Shannon L.
    Shannon LeslieAugust 23, 2011
    Delicious cocktails, friendly bartenders. Try a Fan Mail! Read more
  • Kevin C.
    Kevin ChanDecember 8, 2012
    Try the Fan Mail. It's delicious.
  • Nate D.
    Nate DietzMarch 12, 2015
    Old Fashioned and/or Waterloo Sunset
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BeattyAugust 10, 2010
    Reynolds is the best mixologist I've met. I highly recommend the Waterloo Sunset.
  • Brianne S.
    Brianne SperberSeptember 10, 2010
    Love that half the cocktails are made with Lavender and Lemon. So delicious.
  • Talia F.heart icon on user image
    Talia FisherNovember 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Kind of slow service once happy hour gets into full swing. Good drinks though.
  • Lindsey J.heart icon on user image
    Lindsey JohnsonMarch 30, 2019
    Cocktails!!
  • figureitout A.
    figureitout AdrianaMay 21, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Reynolds is the man! He is quick , nice and makes outstanding drinks. I wish I had his hair.
  • Taylor G.heart icon on user image
    Taylor GerardSeptember 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Speakeasy feel but overcrowded
  • Paul J.
    Paul JSeptember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bartender
  • Kristi P.
    Kristi ProkopiakOctober 21, 2012
    John makes some delicious dranks
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HaskelSeptember 3, 2015
    Old fashioned
  • Stuart T.
    Stuart TracteSeptember 3, 2011
    I don't feel like I've had enough tragedy in my life to visit this bar.
  • Marc B.
    Marc BrodhersonFebruary 11, 2012
    Satellite of love - alternate version
  • jeni
    jeniMarch 4, 2012
    Ok its actually just a reg boring crowded LES bar.. Not a weirdo swing club like it sounds. Which is its only plus!!
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