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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 Time Out New York and Eater 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)

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Robert GillingsJuly 24, 2017
Long wait but it was worth it.
Ryan JorgensonOctober 19, 2014
Tiki night is great.
rebecca russellMarch 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
These chickpeas are amazing. Deal with them.
Luke MeehanSeptember 23, 2014
Amazing burgers!
Matt SettleMay 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Awesome bar. Weiiiiiird bathroom.
regretpride regretprideApril 10, 2017
great place!!! regretpride
s vNovember 20, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Apple cider hot toddy FTW
John ShenSeptember 8, 2016
Frozen cocktails!
Julie AvraSeptember 15, 2017
sycophant drink. Fries
Michelle HuangJanuary 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Waffle fries. Trust me.
Boberto PatricioJuly 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The drinks are stiff, pass on the veggie burger
Aisea LaungaueOctober 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the "I never said that to yo momma". Kinda like a frozen margi that you can sip for a bit.
EAugust 26, 2015
Michelada served in Tecate. Yes.
Meika HollenderDecember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best drink here is the whiskey smash
HelenApril 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the Moscow Mule
Josh FerryJuly 24, 2017
Packed always, warm always!
Amy WhitneyAugust 18, 2016
$5 rose from a tap
Sunny HAugust 9, 2014
All about the slushy.
Eat This NYJanuary 1, 2012
Rang in the New Year with the addictive spicy chickpeas from @TimeOutNewYork's #100Best
Spencer HoltawayMay 21, 2013
Nice quiet spot for a drink
Damon SununtnasukJanuary 23, 2017
Whatever is in that slushy machine is dangerous
John AntonyMay 22, 2014
Get the old fashioned !!
Elie HirschfeldMay 17, 2016
I love this bar!
Elie KardousDecember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
2 words: Moscow Mule.
Nathen McVittieDecember 6, 2016
Get a loaded Tecate.
Kira FisherJuly 21, 2015
Slushy looks enticing but at $13 not a good value
Linda VoDecember 9, 2012
Great music and Drinks. Go.
EvieJanuary 14, 2014
Scotty is the best !!!
Christian alex TaminiAugust 27, 2014
Ancho Reyes tasting ...on a hump day...:)🍻🙏
Theater BoxOctober 29, 2016
Box Office2016 >>> http://theaterbox.club
Marizza Witt-DoerringJuly 27, 2016
Dranks are strong !!
@HungryEditor Ben SetiawanJanuary 13, 2012
They make a solid old fashioned here.
Steven BradyMay 6, 2012
Skip the chickpeas but make sure to grab a stool
Ryan ThomasMarch 22, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Late night wangs
Sanjeev SreetharanApril 5, 2014
they play radiohead so im obv a fan. music is too loud however; cocktails are decent.
allisonJanuary 3, 2015
Cheers and snacks
Noelia de la CruzOctober 29, 2013
New favorite bar.
@HungryEditor Ben SetiawanJanuary 13, 2012
Try the curried crab dip.
Taline EkmekjianJuly 10, 2014
Drinks are really watered down. More like a dive bar then a cocktail bar.
Sys EJune 17, 2012
Special bourbon slushy was LEGIT.
BonMarch 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
This bar has a dyson airblade. Nuff said
Brian MasefieldFebruary 21, 2016
Lively place, but cocktails were meh.
Amanda TheilerFebruary 26, 2015
brunch $10-15
Adam EstesJune 19, 2013
Good for beer.
s vNovember 27, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Omfg chickpeas. Just. Get. Them.
Kailey ThompsonJune 17, 2016
WAFFLE FRIES
Margaret SuhSeptember 17, 2014
Cary's Salad is 👌
RobbySeptember 1, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Very loud. Go to Rin-tin-tin a across the street. Better atmosphere, better service.
rogey_macOctober 1, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Probably the best soundtrack in NYC!!
Chondita ChatterjeeJanuary 21, 2012
Hot toddys and fried chickpeas. For serious y'all...

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