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Prohibition

Bar and Rock Club$$$$

Upper West Side, New York

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Prohibition

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Ranked #8 for cocktails in the Upper West Side
"Steak Nachos are TO DIE FOR!!"(3 Tips)
"Try the blood orange jalapeño margarita!!! My new fave!!!"(2 Tips)
"happy hour at outdoor seating"(6 Tips)
"Christian's your man for the best cocktails on the Upper West Side."(9 Tips)

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Quinn HushionDecember 8, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The Doyle Brothers play here every single Wednesday night, starting at 9pm. They are an absolutely incredible acoustic duo. This band opened for Paul McCartney in London last summer! Check it out!
Jason AndrisMarch 4, 2015
East Side Mix, playing on certain Fridays, is off the charts. Get up, get on your feet, and dance. It's crazy that there is no cover for that group. They are so good!
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amNewYorkJuly 1, 2013
Booze and books: what better place to score a signature drink and fit in time with friends. A library of classic works of literature is also featured where patrons can sign out a book to take home
Conrad Greiner-BechertApril 18, 2018
Live music here is mostly semi-talented open mic performers, at least that’s what I got to witness the couple times I set foot in this place. Not a bad spot to be honest. You just have to get lucky.
bellatrix beginsJuly 20, 2015
Ask for special cocktails and listen to the live music!
Erica FinleySeptember 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Official site of #MKbday where the people are friendly & the drinks are strong. Christian's your man for the best cocktails on the Upper West Side.
amNewYorkJuly 1, 2013
Go back to a forbidden time in this upscale watering hole as you sip on original signature cocktails such as The Bootlegger, Flapper’s Delight or The Roaring Twenties.
KarenJuly 5, 2022
Great outdoor seating for people watching while you enjoy a cocktail and some appetizers.
PirhoApril 8, 2016
Not a bad place. Good food and unique drinks. I'd go back again for sure.
J.R. ReedJune 9, 2017
Very good beer and drink list - plus quality sliders and snack-y items for a group
Reign LowOctober 10, 2013
Steak nacho's are so good with a glass of Stella... Live bands are really good I'll be back soon
Alexandra H.March 23, 2013
Great music, great cocktails, great vibe. True UWS gem.
AmberAugust 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Leave your inhibitions at home and put on your party pants!! AND for the love of all that is holy take care of the unbelievable staff!!!!!!
Valentino CoutureApril 15, 2015
Great lively atmosphere and often has live music including cover bands.
Niels DijkJanuary 10, 2019
Great venue, great cover bands.. lots of fun!!
Mandar MAugust 1, 2018
Decent guac and chips
Ryan WarrenderMay 14, 2016
Live music. I recommend the chill back bar in the back.
Candice RiveraApril 6
Ambiance and service was great! Drinks were okay, but good live music!
Mike ZimmermanNovember 27, 2011
Very good band every time I've been here. everything from eighties to motown to classic rock, the bands are terrific.
Melissa FordDecember 9, 2018
Small area to stand around the live music
Carlos VillaviejaJuly 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Never ever order nachos. They serve the fanciest and smallest nachos in the world. 12 nachos x plate. Bravo!!!
Αϋritа ॐNovember 9, 2011
Try the blood orange jalapeño margarita!!! My new fave!!! If you want to munch on some food, try the sliders!
Ryan WarrenderFebruary 18, 2016
Despite the name they do serve alcohol.
Karla VFebruary 27, 2013
Just had the Mini the works burgers n they were DELICIOUS!!!!!! N they're happy hr deals rock!
Jody GnantJune 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Never had a menu item I didn't like. Order the mojito with light sugar. Quinn, the GM, is fantastic. :)
PJ RodriguezAugust 27, 2013
Great drinks and awesome staff!
Paul ValentiNovember 26, 2017
Solid bar food fish tacos. Yes please!
Mike P.October 19, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Prohibition is a great bar/restaurant and live music venue. Solid lineup of cover bands including @TheGilfords (www.facebook.com/thegilfords) who cover 80s rock and pop tunes
Marie NgApril 7, 2013
The drinks are strong! Blood orange Margarita with jalapeño is amazing.
JM ParveauxApril 5, 2015
Go on Saturday nights and catch the live band
Marcos CottasJune 13, 2016
There was a band playing rock songs unplugged. Amazing!
Marivic GSeptember 12, 2011
They made a mistake on one of our orders and brought us ice cream sandwiches at the end :-) great customer service!
Marie La RueAugust 24, 2020
Visit for live music on the weekends
Zaza GilsonSeptember 19, 2015
The live music was incredible
J.R. ReedAugust 18, 2016
Black cherry mojito!
Darío MiñonesFebruary 18, 2018
Excellent live music.
Judah RichardsonNovember 19, 2012
Very intimate ambiance. A lot can happen in the shadows here.
BrandonAugust 7, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Blood Orange Jalapeño Margarita is addictive!
FrankieDecember 21, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Free live music. Great staff. Make sure you check out the amazing Rachel Platten on Mondays.
John HerreraJuly 11, 2012
The Guatemalan sidecar and old fashioned (r)
Steve BaylesMarch 13, 2022
Very nice music and dinner.
Alexa ScordatoAugust 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Watermelon martini and agave margarita to start any girls night right. Great cover bands.
Carlos IvanJanuary 15, 2016
great drinks and music
Carlos VillaviejaJuly 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Nachos, 12 , why more?
Francis UdlerJanuary 31, 2015
Great place with live music
Sarah GAugust 28, 2010
$5 half off (originally $10) frozen drinks during happy hour at outdoor seating
Bill O'LearyDecember 13, 2014
Pop in and hear live bands for free.
Gabe BatstoneFebruary 11, 2023
Burger was awesome.
Bruno BarettaAugust 14, 2014
Good for happy hour. Calamari was pretty good.
Chelsea GiddenJuly 5, 2013
Steak Nachos are TO DIE FOR!!

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