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Mother's Ruin

Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$

NoLita, New York

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Mother's Ruin

8.8^/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."(10 Tips)
"Slushies, waffle fries, michelada are all great."(13 Tips)
"Their french onion soup grilled cheese"(5 Tips)

323 Tips and reviews

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brunch food
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Mika JainSeptember 3, 2018
Eggplant dip is sooo good
Morgan MendelJune 8, 2016
Cocktails are fantastic.
Logan KerrOctober 23, 2015
The perfect balance between hipster and ratchet.
Sam KrasnikSeptember 26, 2015
Great deep fried chickpeas
Craig VillamorFebruary 21
Raucous good times. Come prepared.
BernerNovember 30, 2012
Cocktails #FTW. Ask for the spicey margarita.
Joe ODecember 27, 2014
Good vibe, solid cocktails
Josh MateoMarch 16, 2015
Get the slushie. Why haven't you ordered the slushie yet?
Nikki 🌺June 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Nice cocktail bar, with drinks made to order to your taste.
Emily WilsonDecember 20, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Fun vibes. Inbred donkey is 👌
James JMay 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
A less pretentious version of a speakeasy. Solid bar.
Keith KerrJune 12, 2015
Great place for groups. Always cool people
ᴡ KogutAugust 14, 2014
Jalapeño infused tequila is SO spicy. Beware
Frank MaguireMarch 19, 2012
@nymag best of ny - bar snack (fried chickpeas)
Monti BrayJanuary 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Be single and ready to mingle when you walk through the door.
GabyFebruary 24, 2014
the kale salad is delicious.
Chris DignesSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Come for The Clash, stay for the Tecates with salt, lime and Cholula.
Emily KolodnerApril 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
They make their own ginger beer!
Nicolle KeoghDecember 28, 2012
They're cheap on their water too.
Hannah SmithAugust 17, 2018
The cider, not too boujie
Natalie VJuly 13, 2016
Fun late night and happy hour spot
Candice CoyNovember 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Drink whatever is in the slushie machine. It is guaranteed awesomeness.
Leanne ZJune 11, 2017
Good late night Place.
Erin CrosbyMarch 10, 2013
Great pie, awesome cocktails
Alexander AttarMay 13, 2015
Beers are overpriced. Stick to the cocktails
Chris RorieSeptember 18, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fried chicken salad slushy cocktails
Elyse EstradaDecember 28, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Not your fathers wiener is to die for!
Wendy QiuJanuary 26, 2015
Thursday night was a battle for seats. Great drinks, but overpriced.
Niji J.May 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Slushies are reliably tasty
Cecilia ThreesixtyOctober 9, 2013
Bar tenders special
Cloe BushnellSeptember 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Ask about the slushy
Amanda TheilerFebruary 27, 2015
brunch $10-15, outdoor seating
David PessahJuly 27, 2014
For a hot night: Tecates + salt & lime & Cholula
IsabelSeptember 6, 2014
Build your own cocktails!
Kelsey✨December 20, 2019
The hot toddy is real smoooth
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"
Thomas MinkusFebruary 25, 2012
Love the Daiquiri. Crowd is super young.
Michelle ReedMay 9, 2012
amazing music and chill atmosphere.
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.
DanJanuary 18, 2015
Get the chicken waffle!
amNewYorkJune 30, 2013
Fourth of July Drinks: Ask for The Americ-Inn
ReALTOAugust 10, 2012
Stick with their great cocktails (made with fresh fruit) because the beers are way overpriced. $6 for a Tecate, $7 for a bluepoint
Jasmine MehrabiApril 29, 2022
Cute and cozy.
Alex MooreJanuary 27, 2017
amazing drinks!
s vMarch 19, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Kitchen is open till 3:30am everyday ....!
ClaytonMarch 8, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Not on the menu, but these guys do right by a Penecillin.
Saif DiaAugust 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Chicken sandwich + slushie = good time.
Cameron BybeeJune 10, 2019
The cocktails!
Lindsey ArenaJune 27, 2015
Drinks are amazing
Nicolette RomeroMarch 14, 2015
Hipster vibe. I like.

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