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The Happiest Hour

The Happiest Hour

Cocktail Bar and Burger Joint$$$$
West Village, New York
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    "celery-based Link Ray"(6 Tips)
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    "Try the Little Red Dress, made with strawberry, cocoa and soda."(3 Tips)
    Delia S.
    "Get the Salt + Pepper Broccoli!"(3 Tips)
    Ranu R.
    "Don't miss their drinks with jalapeño tequila."(3 Tips)
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  • Thomas R.heart icon on user image
    Thomas RichterFebruary 6, 2015
    The standards are well executed and the snacks are a perfect companion. Cheers! 🍸
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaMarch 17, 2016
    Crowded and there is nothing happy about it
  • Paul K.heart icon on user image
    Paul KardousApril 14, 2015
    The cocktails are well crafted, but far from exceptional. The redeeming factor of the place is the excellent fries, served free at Happy Hour.
  • You
    YouJune 20, 2015
    Bouncers are racists, but the drinks are ok.
  • Annie T.
    Annie TolochinskiAugust 13, 2016
    Great cocktails at great prices for the neighborhood, but the bar area itself is very loud.
  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    The Maid to Order was refreshing and light! Perfect summer cocktail.
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KatzDecember 8, 2015
    The hype is not real
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    CharlottesDecember 14, 2015
    Usually overrun by suits, I went on a Sunday eve when it was all quiet and low key chill. My expectations were low but I was happily surprised.
  • Rev Donald S.
    Rev Donald SpitzMarch 19, 2017
    Avoid this rat hole like the plague. They are also being sued for being bigots.
  • Giovanni D.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni D'PalmaJune 15, 2015
    The burgers are really good and nice cocktails. I tried and really enjoyed the sarsaparilla drink.
  • James Z.
    James ZitoApril 26, 2018
    Would not return
  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerMay 27, 2015
    “The bar is a sort of baby Bungalow 8, or, as one patron described it, a place for 'young people skewing old and old people skewing young.'” Read more
  • Steph C.heart icon on user image
    Steph CrudeleJuly 8, 2016
    Get the made to order. Decor is fun and cool, drinks are spot on and great crowd.
  • Marie R.heart icon on user image
    Marie RicherSeptember 16, 2016
    Kind of douchey crowd but the cocktails and hamburgers are great.
  • Emilie F.
    Emilie FuttermanApril 17, 2015
    From the people at ACME. Gets crowded after work so come closer 9 to get a seat at the bar. Good cocktails but nothing mind blowing.
  • Bianca M.heart icon on user image
    Bianca McLarenJuly 4, 2015
    Amazing burgers and that kale salad... Don't skip the salt & pepper flash fried broccoli!
  • Grace C.heart icon on user image
    Grace ClarkeMarch 28, 2015
    Line outside at 6pm on a Friday. Horrible.
  • Aly B.heart icon on user image
    Aly BlakeJuly 4, 2015
    The signature burger is homemade wonderfulness. Sweet staff, drinks and vibes.
  • Natalie V.heart icon on user image
    Natalie VJanuary 13, 2016
    Get the burger and split the side of fries with someone (it's more than enough)
  • Dennis S.
    Dennis ShipmanApril 26, 2018
    Horrible service, rude staff and very, very overpriced. I won't be returning.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SJuly 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The Happiest Burger is incredible. They also make a mean Negroni...
  • Bradley U.heart icon on user image
    Bradley UmaneOctober 5, 2016
    Nice after work crowd. Solid burger, but nothing to write home about - especially with +$4 for fries. Brussels Sprouts FTW
  • Mike M.
    Mike McBryanDecember 2, 2014
    Pretty standard cocktail / bar scene. Was comfortably crowded at 10:30 pm on a Friday. When we left at around 12 there was a line down the block.
  • Jason W.
    Jason WoodworthMarch 27, 2017
    Very slow service. When the food came, the sides were burnt and the burger was RAW! How do you take an hour to cook a rare burger? Funny thing is, I ordered the burger cooked medium well.
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    GiacsonJune 19, 2017
    Buouni cocktail in ambiente relax con ottimi stuzzichini da accompagnare ai drink.
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    Dmitriy GeraninMay 27, 2016
    Тут хотя бы есть музыка, но часто приходится ждать на входе, потому что много людей.
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