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Mother's Ruin

Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$

NoLita, New York

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Mother's Ruin

8.5^/10

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Ranked #1 for cocktail bars in NoLita
The experts at Eater 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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Christopher GutierrezJanuary 25, 2015
Fun cocktails. Busy but good service.
Alexander AttarMay 13, 2015
Beers are overpriced. Stick to the cocktails
Wendy QiuJanuary 26, 2015
Thursday night was a battle for seats. Great drinks, but overpriced.
Tara MedeirosMarch 30, 2016
Great cocktails and atmosphere.
James JMay 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
A less pretentious version of a speakeasy. Solid bar.
Gary TorielloOctober 11, 2013
Get the French Onion Soup Gruyere Grilled Cheese
Mika JainSeptember 3, 2018
Eggplant dip is sooo good
Logan KerrOctober 23, 2015
The perfect balance between hipster and ratchet.
Jean MathurinOctober 31, 2015
Cocktails, slushy, food, ambiance
Morgan MendelJune 8, 2016
Cocktails are fantastic.
Frank MaguireMarch 19, 2012
@nymag best of ny - bar snack (fried chickpeas)
Liliana HacesSeptember 1, 2017
Amazing!! Nice cocktails!
Nikki 🌺June 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Nice cocktail bar, with drinks made to order to your taste.
Joe ODecember 27, 2014
Good vibe, solid cocktails
Niji J.May 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Slushies are reliably tasty
Christian alex TaminiAugust 27, 2014
Ancho Reyes tasting ...on a hump day...:)🍻🙏
Saif DiaAugust 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Chicken sandwich + slushie = good time.
ᴡ KogutAugust 14, 2014
Jalapeño infused tequila is SO spicy. Beware
Monti BrayJanuary 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Be single and ready to mingle when you walk through the door.
Candice CoyNovember 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Drink whatever is in the slushie machine. It is guaranteed awesomeness.
Chris RorieSeptember 18, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fried chicken salad slushy cocktails
Josh MateoMarch 16, 2015
Get the slushie. Why haven't you ordered the slushie yet?
rebecca russellMarch 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
These chickpeas are amazing. Deal with them.
GabyFebruary 24, 2014
the kale salad is delicious.
Nicolle KeoghDecember 28, 2012
They're cheap on their water too.
Sanjeev SreetharanApril 5, 2014
they play radiohead so im obv a fan. music is too loud however; cocktails are decent.
Emily WilsonDecember 20, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Fun vibes. Inbred donkey is 👌
Hannah SmithAugust 17, 2018
The cider, not too boujie
Emily KolodnerApril 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
They make their own ginger beer!
Craig VillamorFebruary 21
Raucous good times. Come prepared.
Thomas MinkusFebruary 25, 2012
Love the Daiquiri. Crowd is super young.
Boberto PatricioJuly 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The drinks are stiff, pass on the veggie burger
Erin CrosbyMarch 10, 2013
Great pie, awesome cocktails
Kelsey✨December 20, 2019
The hot toddy is real smoooth
Kira FisherJuly 21, 2015
Slushy looks enticing but at $13 not a good value
Dan DickinsonJune 3, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Mother's Ruin has a strict "no fingerbanging" policy. If you're looking to get your freak on, find another bar.
Callie PeckAugust 10, 2011
Come for the no pants bartending set! Check your pants or admire the goods at this no frills soho "bar bar"
EAugust 26, 2015
Michelada served in Tecate. Yes.
Leanne ZJune 11, 2017
Good late night Place.
s vNovember 20, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Apple cider hot toddy FTW
ClaytonMarch 8, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Not on the menu, but these guys do right by a Penecillin.
IsabelSeptember 6, 2014
Build your own cocktails!
Elyse EstradaDecember 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Not your fathers wiener is to die for!
s vMarch 19, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Kitchen is open till 3:30am everyday ....!
Cloe BushnellSeptember 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ask about the slushy
Natalie VJuly 13, 2016
Fun late night and happy hour spot
Taline EkmekjianJuly 10, 2014
Drinks are really watered down. More like a dive bar then a cocktail bar.
Damon SununtnasukJanuary 23, 2017
Whatever is in that slushy machine is dangerous
Michelle ReedMay 9, 2012
amazing music and chill atmosphere.
Eat This NYJanuary 1, 2012
Rang in the New Year with the addictive spicy chickpeas from @TimeOutNewYork's #100Best

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