Mother's Ruin
Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York recommend this place
"And get the fried chickpeas!! Great vibe here too!"(8 Tips)
"Come during the summer & order whatever is in the slushie machine."(11 Tips)
"Slushies, waffle fries, michelada are all great."(13 Tips)
"Their french onion soup grilled cheese"(5 Tips)
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Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try the fried chickpeas, tossed with a savory mix of salt, cayenne pepper and pungent garam masala. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
Nicole FormicaJanuary 29, 2016Here in the morn?.. BLOODY MARY. Here in the summer?.. Anything frozen. Here in the winter? Hot toddy..
Alexandra DoucetteApril 30, 2015Industry bar. Dope spot with delicious food and cocktails. They change up their specialty cocktails often. Frozen drink machine!- The Mothers Triple Decker Club with pecan smoked trout is to die for. And get the fried chickpeas!! Great vibe here too!
Public House WineAugust 26, 2014Awesome singles bar on the weekends, and a great date spot Su-Wed. Drinks range from sweet to strong but they're all delicious.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 31, 2014Excellent cocktails.loved the southside with gin and cucumber. Get here early, later it gets way too crowded and LOUD.
Chris EvansOctober 12, 2015Cozy atmosphere that does get a little loud at night. They do a watermelon and fennel cocktail that really packs a punch.
Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 14, 2015Good ambiance, not too loud. Drinks are casual but tasty, do the job. The hot toddy was pretty good. The fried chickpeas were a plus too.
JoyceOctober 16, 2021The waffle fries are really good and the portions are abundant, but the spicy chicken sandwich wasn’t a let down. The spicy chicken sandwich didn’t have a lot of spice and it overshadowed by the mayo.
Hard to argue with a bar this near perfect. In the summer, go for the frozen drinks for a haute slushee.
Jon HorowitzOctober 28, 2016Great atmosphere, cozy/cool vibe, overpriced drinks (SoHo, whattya expect), solid food. Get the waffle fries!
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014Good date spot with good drinks. Not the best for large groups but perfect to catch up with an old friend. A staple in the SoHo area.
Kevin KeatingJanuary 4, 2015Good food in not-too-large portions, perfect for saving space for all the slushies you'll want to drink.
Antoine MoreauNovember 26, 2017Great spot with friendly people and staff, good cocktails (with Pimm’s!) and tasty bar food!
Perfect brunch on Sunday w/ live music. E.B.C highly recommended👍
SerenaJanuary 27, 2013possibly my new fave bar bar. nails the sweet spot in between too crowded and too quiet. plus they have slushies and make a damn solid old fashioned.
Tucker AustSeptember 2, 2017A great spot. Food is served super late, and the drinks are strong. What else do you need?- JoyceOctober 16, 2021Get fries, pass on the spicy chicken sandwich. Don’t expect service and be prepared to order at the bar or out front with the host/server.
Ask fot the hot toddy if it is off menu. It includes homemade grated ginger beer and is awesome.
Mondays at mother's ruin. i love those spicy chicken wings & scotty's cocktails 🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻
Kathy MatthiesenMay 17, 2015Amazing cocktails (try the slushy!) A hip, trendy, laid back bar without the pretentious hipsters- Manoj AmbalavananFebruary 6, 2022small late night spot that can be packed but dim color lighting + good drinks make for a good stop on the way
Julia San JuanDecember 11, 2015Cocktails are delicious, creative, and correspondingly pricey. No AC in the summer though.. Whaaaat
Rachel HarrisonJanuary 2, 2013I love this place. Be careful tho. The bartenders are all so nice you end up staying later than you planned... And often end up legless.
Kristina MorgadoApril 26, 2019Great cocktails. Great atmosphere. Gets really crowded and is a very small space.
Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015Order the house slushie - just drink it and don't ask any questions. 🙌
Amanda SchneiderSeptember 29, 2014Grilled cheese is good but doesn't live up to the hype. Try the brussel sprout salad and the slushy of the day!
Matt KDecember 2, 2012Cool place & atmosphere, try one of daily slushies. If u don't mind smell if pork fat, stat longer than one drink
Salads, grilled cheese, the slushy cocktail, ango shots. One of the best bars in town
@HungryEditor Ben SetiawanJanuary 13, 2012Thai pork sliders...comes w/ three tasty little sliders that are a bit spicy w/ a hint of sweetness from the peanut sauce.
Creative drinks and friendly bartenders. Get there early on the weekends!
Kathleen CorlessMay 29, 2015The crab dip rocks as does the laid back bartender and whatever slushy is on tap
French onion soup grilled cheese. Au jus! Le bomb! Sooo much better than Kraft singles on wonder.
The Blonde GourmandJuly 4, 2012They make cocktails based off what's in season, not a set list of drinks! Also love the sunny window seats here.
Justine (RustyG)August 5, 2018Great cocktails, bartenders were super attentive even on a very busy night.
Jessie ChenApril 27, 2015Gets crowded after work and you might have a hard time ordering the exact drink you want.
Robert StevensonAugust 27, 2014The bartender is a good guy, ask him if he's finished reading Hyperion. The cocktails are well executed, I liked the freewheeling hamster.- Lucas GielenJune 22, 2018Chicken burger is the best, super friendly staff, always a plesent atmosphere!
Sara YAugust 24, 2016Saturday night loud but fun. Decent cocktail options and nice if you get a window seat.
They staff is just the friendliest in the neighborhood! Great group of people!!!
KatAugust 17, 2016Unclear if a craft cocktail bar or a frat party .... OK drinks, but sometimes the crowd seems like a bunch of Murray Hill residents on a field trip downtown.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–4:00 AM
(212) 219-0942
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Aaron Batchelder - 8.9
"I usually don't leave tips places but the bartenders/owners are so nice and the cocktails are spectacular. Have them recommend you a drink with your favorite spirit!"
Nick Rudemiller - 9.0
"OMG - love this place. Gorgeous space, owner formerly at Pegu. Amazing cocktails, great food and wonderful staff. I will be back!! Get the grilled cheese and the fries - not your typical, delish"
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