Pouring Ribbons
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Eater
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Ashley RoseDecember 27, 2015Snack menu is limited- the cheese and meats are served with wheat thins. I enjoyed the hot mess.
Nicole FormicaJuly 2, 2015Great selection of custom and classic cocktails! Be sure to come early to avoid the crowd
Peter WuJune 28, 2015Love their menu! All drinks are graphed on two axes: adventurousness v. comforting and spirit-filled v. refreshing.
GlennApril 15, 2016Fancy cocktails and a charming atmosphere. Good for dates or a relaxed night out with friends.
Jenny FanJuly 25, 2017Low-key speakeasy without obnoxiously long lines, friendly bouncer, excellent drinks. Good for Sunday nights
Far more seating than most other notable East Village cocktail bars, such as Angel Share and Death & Co.
Alejandro HoyoJuly 12, 2016Incredible/ cool-as-heck menu of drinks graphed by flavor/personality + wicked selection of Chartreuse featuring cocktails.
Grant ShellenSeptember 23, 2017Incredibly well-designed cocktails, served by friendly folks in an unpretentious and lovely space.
Serious EatsMarch 6, 2013A cocktail-lover's cocktail bar, its inventive drinks ranked by how spirit-forward and how experimental they are.
Nora MooreAugust 20, 2014Amazing cocktails!! Best manhattan and old fashioned. Sazarac was even better than in New Orleans.
Marc SchneebergerMarch 5, 2017Amazing cocktails, nothing else to add. Just let the waiter recomend you!!! Great spot!
AlexNovember 14, 2012Unique tall glass ice cubes and friendly bartenders, but this place isn't intimate enough for a first date. Better for drinks with a friend.- Leigh FerreiraJune 23, 2013Get the Eye to Eye. Eagle Rare bourbon, lemon, macadamia falernum, strawberry & angostura bitters. Sooo good.
Chris SteeleDecember 31, 2014Exile on Main Street and The General Lee are both boozy knockouts. The maple bacon brittle isn't half bad either.
Suri RApril 22, 2013One of the bartenders made a heavenly mezcal Sazerac (off the menu). Only worth going if you have a bar seat.
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2018Claim a barstool to watch a pro expertly stir your drink in a beaker-like glass, or settle your crew into one of the cozy dark-gray banquettes. Read more
Amazing spot for a classy drink, with an extensive mix of quality house cocktails.
Paul KardousApril 4, 2015Always a very friendly, chill vibe. It's likely because the staff are great and the cocktails excellent.
CassidyJanuary 12, 2013Playlist could use an update (Uncle Kracker? Really???), but drinks are delicious and ambiance is hard to beat.
Yoni ZloczewskiSeptember 23, 2015Low key laid back atmosphere - the drinks are not stellar but the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Sarah NelsonFebruary 16, 2013Outstanding drinks, mid-level atmosphere, BS door policy (bouncer & queue when empty inside). Get the Ragin Glory.
Great bartenders, good vibe, amazing drinks. Make sure to check this place out
Brooklyn UnitedJune 19, 2013A nice, quiet, low key environment, great place to go with a small group of friends.
Liz ChenMarch 2, 2013the haberdasher is suprisingly strong, be prepared for something that is almost chocolately but still very good.
Natalie VDecember 3, 2017The cocktails were good but the hostess was rude. We came to celebrate a bday & even emailed ahead to see if we needed a reservation. They said no, but the hostess started turning away friends anyways
Adam Van DusenJuly 12, 2015Where inventive mixology is paired with intelligent, kind bartenders. The best cocktail in New York.
Pratheeksha KSApril 25, 2018Lots of chartreuse cocktails on the menu. It's pretty spacious for an East Village bar.
Andrew D.May 7, 2014Superior cocktails. Inferior decor. The bare walls are institutional looking, dim the lights and hang some pictures.
Talia FisherOctober 20, 2012So far I've had the spirit of diplomacy and death and taxes and LOVE them! Can't go wrong with either.- I love it whenever their menu changes. so many awesome drinks to try!
Very good cocktails, very blah small food menu. The space is large but not cozy. Better for a group than a date.
Kimmie OhhDecember 8, 2019The drink menu allows customers to know whether drinks are familiar or adventurous or whether they’re refreshing or spiritous.
Anastasia EnotAugust 25, 2015Cocktails are good without being exceptional. Great servers. Nice atmosphere but nothing original
Rachel DunlapDecember 9, 2012They'll make off menu cocktails for you too. Just tell the waitress what you like!
Cocktail MagicMarch 21, 2016Sazerac was the signature cocktail featured at Cocktail Magic. Read more
pkqk …August 18, 2014Drink everything but definitely choose something on the adventurous scale especially when it doesn't sound adventurous.
Can RoySeptember 16, 2012Cocktails are AMAZING. Highly recommend the Dark + Stormy and Spirit of Diplomacy- Cowrie ShellApril 9, 2013Brighter and more weirdly spartan than one would expect. Quite echoey and loud when more than half full. Great drinks, though.
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A cocktail bar in the east village
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(917) 656-6788
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 9.1
"I liked the cool flavoured cocktails - tried the cold pizza, key lime pie, Japanese noodles, butter pecan. The vibes were also great - would come back and try some of the chicken sandwiches"
Simran Dass - 8.7
"Really enjoyed the Ludlow Gimlet. Always a fan of gin drinks, and this one was stellar."
Cole Kennedy - 8.7
"cozy white-tiled space with creative cocktails featuring a carved block of ice as tall as your glass, oyster bar in the back, see photos here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=277104&id=76563418"
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- 9.1
"Love everything about this place. One of my fave bars in alphabet city"
Lisa Paravano - 7.6
"There are two vibes in here, at the dark bar and in the brighter back room that has games and a pool table. One is bound to fit your mood. Great art on the walls and great drink prices too."
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- 8.0
"Best post-drinking pizza. Creamy artichoke goodness."
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