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Bar Belly

Bar Belly

Cocktail Bar and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, New York
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    The oysters at Bar Belly is a can't miss
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    Molly S.
    "Great cocktails, and a great happy hour with $1 oysters."(18 Tips)
    nichole b.
    "$1 happy hour oysters and $6 special cocktails are a must!"(5 Tips)
    Michelle C.
    "Oysters, seafood and cocktails from the Fat Radish team!"(3 Tips)
    vinx
    "whiskey ginger is amazing"(3 Tips)
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  • MLOheart icon on user image
    MLOOctober 9, 2013
    Tuesday night happy hour brings $1 oysters and $6 specialty cocktails and rolls right into trivia night where you can win $100 gift certificate. The Tequila Rose was a personal favorite.
  • Megan M.heart icon on user image
    Megan MastersFebruary 28, 2015
    Great live music and intimate location with good food, yet limited menu. If you're lucky like my friend, your oyster will yield two pearls!
  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerNovember 26, 2013
    “The cocktails are unfussy and topnotch ... Depending on the evening, you can sip them to the dulcet tones of a live bossa-nova trio or the punchy arrangements of a ragtime pianist.” Read more
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListSeptember 22, 2012
    Food is focused on oysters. There are some snazzy bar bites such as beet tarte tatin and Maine-mussels pot pie. Plenty of quaffable cocktails including gin-based Basil Brush & rum in a Coke bottle Read more
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeySeptember 30, 2018
    Excellent brunch with a side of gypsy jazz on a Saturday morning. Will definitely be back for brunch again.
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CavoulacosMarch 10, 2019
    Cocktails are inventive, delicious and well-balanced. The Lady Winser was fresh and bright, and the Wonder Woman was vacation in a drink. Don’t skip the bites (the lamb sliders were to die for)
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaMarch 3, 2015
    Despite the fact my reservation vanished into thin air the staff was great and accomodate my group of 6. Not an easy thing being its so small. Every thing we had was delicious. Can't wait to be back
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarJune 21, 2015
    Solid cocktails and a great vibe. Benedictine is a favorite. They were playing classic rock on a Saturday night. Sold. Need to come try the happy hour sometime for $1 oysters.
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015
    The Leadbelly specializes in oysters, but it’s really more of a bar. It’s a good spot for dates, but it’s most clutch on a weekend afternoon after checking out some of the art galleries up the block.
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HunterJune 26, 2021
    Highly recommend Bar Belly for an espresso martini, snacks, and people watching outside. They have live jazz some nights too. Honestly, can’t go wrong here.
  • Vishal S.heart icon on user image
    Vishal SapraNovember 17, 2012
    The food was good but not as good as Fat Radish cross the street. mussel pot pie was pretty amazing (and I don't love mussels). Spicy Pineapple cocktail was awesome! Great scene & music.
  • Kyle S.
    Kyle Sir LouisJuly 4, 2015
    Friendly service and delicious oysters. Wish there were broader options on the happy hour but still great all around. Extra points for the beautiful bathroom!
  • Rosemary A.
    Rosemary AbdelshahidApril 17, 2013
    Very cool crowd and great drinks. Go on Tuesdays for their new trivia, a mix of challenging and funny riddles. Crowd gets pretty rowdy at the end so stick around!
  • Magnus H.heart icon on user image
    Magnus HultJune 13, 2015
    The Ledbetter is a fantastic drink. Sweet but interesting, unlike anything I ever had. Oysters are fabulous and the place is very cosy overall.
  • Kristina M.heart icon on user image
    Kristina MorgadoOctober 5, 2020
    $1 Oysters are great! Fav cocktails here are La Lupe and Cloverfield. Was a little disappointed with the espresso martini though.
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SpagnoloMay 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Truffle popcorn bar snacks and $1 oysters at happy hour. My fave pick for an early weekday cocktail (pay attention to specials)
  • Elisaheart icon on user image
    ElisaNovember 18, 2018
    $1 oyster happy hour - quality was pretty solid. Good cocktails and good vibes.
  • Roman B.heart icon on user image
    Roman BedinerJuly 25, 2016
    Awesome Oysters! Tip: make a reservation through open table to ensure you have a seat, gets really packed.
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DApril 1, 2017
    Excellent cocktails and live music to kick off the weekend. Truffle popcorn, beet hummus are nice additions.
  • Bond Street
    Bond StreetOctober 3, 2016
    "Before I really knew them, I’d walk by Leadbelly basically every day and look at all the illustrations they had on the wall out front. " - Emmett Shine, founder - Gin Lane Media Read more
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    Bar BellySeptember 10, 2012
    So great seeing everyone who stopped by this weekend, just want to let everyone know that we're going to be closed Mondays (at least for the time being)
  • Eyal G.heart icon on user image
    Eyal GantzFebruary 17, 2019
    What a wonderful vibe! Def recommended. Kusshi oysters are a must 🥰
  • İpek A.heart icon on user image
    İpek A.May 15, 2016
    One of the best bar in Chinatown. They do really good cocktails. Try the one with cucumber.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SteinbackJuly 27, 2014
    great intimate date spot for some wine, oysters, and live music.
  • Daniele C.heart icon on user image
    Daniele CodegaDecember 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great cocktails and live music make up for slow service. P.S. They have sliders from Fat Radish when you get hungry.
  • CBS New York
    CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015
    They're serving a special "Leadbetter Cocktail" with vodka, pineapple juice, lemon, and tarragon for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
  • Adela M.
    Adela MouSeptember 13, 2012
    Good oysters but come early or they run out! The tartare was good if not a bit salty because of a heavy hand with the capers. The salad was the best dish by far with lots of interesting vegetables
  • Chop Suey Clubheart icon on user image
    Chop Suey ClubJune 17, 2016
    Fantastic oysters and cocktails. Definitely try to catch the happy hour, makes a huge difference on the bill.
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolDecember 15, 2015
    Incredible oysters. Beautiful atmosphere. Romantic, casual details everywhere. The whiskey ginger is tasty.
  • Peri K.heart icon on user image
    Peri KabbaniAugust 11, 2013
    Live music Saturday night. Happy he 8:30-10:30. Try the tequila rose cocktail
  • Lee S.heart icon on user image
    Lee SimpsonMay 6, 2017
    I really like it here, but I get weird vibes from the waiting staff.
  • Esther J.heart icon on user image
    Esther JungSeptember 27, 2015
    The happy hour is until 7pm! Specials were $1.5 oyster, $10 house special cocktail, $5 beer and wine.
  • Nikki 🌺
    Nikki 🌺November 11, 2012
    Attentive bartenders :) try the Grapefruit Bitter Sweet (if you like Aperol) or the Brazilian (mmm Leblon).
  • Talia
    TaliaJune 12, 2013
    Even if oysters are a $1 they still warrant the dignity of being properly shucked. Filled with bits of shell & grime, these little guys deserve better!
  • N A.heart icon on user image
    N AvedisJune 6, 2019
    I loved this place! The cocktails are amazing! Especially the Dead Witch.
  • f7oheart icon on user image
    f7oApril 27, 2017
    went there to have drinks at 6pm a Saturday, it's pricey except for the oysters in happy hour. Cocktails were ok, nothing more and no draft beer. No particular good vibes, don't think I'll come back
  • Micah C.heart icon on user image
    Micah ChilesJuly 27, 2018
    Great cocktails, solid small plates, a bit lackadaisical service
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly StoddartAugust 22, 2016
    Great cocktails, and a great happy hour with $1 oysters.
  • Taylor W.heart icon on user image
    Taylor WilliamsMarch 19, 2018
    Great cocktail spot with live jazz most weekday nights
  • Jenn C.heart icon on user image
    Jenn CoughlinOctober 24, 2015
    Oysters, cocktails, live music and a lively eclectic crowd
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PowellFebruary 27, 2017
    Great happy hour and live music on Friday. Will be back.
  • Chophel N.heart icon on user image
    Chophel NamgyalDecember 20, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Drink 3 penicillins and call me later! Excellent whiskey cocktail 🥃🥃🥃
  • Peri K.heart icon on user image
    Peri KabbaniAugust 11, 2013
    Live music jazz Saturday. Happy hr from 8:30-10:30, try tequila rose cocktail. Sooo good
  • Mandy T.
    Mandy TollertonMay 13, 2017
    The Cucumber Julep is very refreshing. Perfect summer drink! 🥒👌🏼
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach SolomonMarch 11, 2015
    Solid drinks, but it's really about the Saturday Night Soul music w/ Flea market Funk
  • Mike M.
    Mike McBryanDecember 11, 2014
    Small space, great date spot for some oysters and good cocktails.
  • Parker C.heart icon on user image
    Parker ChambersFebruary 4, 2017
    Sexy, good food, better music + vibes.
  • Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Marie La RueJuly 10, 2022
    Great happy hour + truffled popcorn hits the spot
  • miles l.heart icon on user image
    miles lennonJuly 22, 2017
    Excellent beachy cocktails and earthy vibes
  • Lain M.heart icon on user image
    Lain MdrapAugust 8, 2018
    Amazing oysters and mojitos
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