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The Wayland

The Wayland

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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    The experts at Eater and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
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    Ani Z.
    "Mmm the garden marg and the banjo is a must."(25 Tips)
    Nina Y.
    "Don't miss the Jalisco Fizz and Garden Variety Margarita!"(21 Tips)
    @JaumePrimero
    "Kale Margarita: surprisingly good!"(8 Tips)
    Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    "Monday – Friday from 17:00 – 19:00 is the 1$ Oyster Happy Hour"(9 Tips)
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  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 11, 2014
    This Alphabet City bar is one of the best gems in the 'hood. Come for an excellent variety of small plates and cocktails, such as the Pearls of the East and Wylie's Cherry Flip.
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LOctober 15, 2014
    If u want to drink till dawn this is the place. they open till 4am so it's pretty much dawn right? tehehe ;P fabulous cocktail bargarden variety margarita n smoked & roasted = to die for!!
    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • Sarah M.
    Sarah MackeyJuly 15, 2015
    The happy hour from 5-7 is amazing! The oysters are the best I have ever had and only $1 each. The oyster shooters are only $5 and delicious and any of their $7 cocktails on special are fantastic!
  • Larissa A.heart icon on user image
    Larissa AlvarezMarch 18, 2018
    Very inconspicuous with no sign or address outside.Great food(the pernil sandwich was amazing), cocktails(had many rosè sours) and music.The most amazing were the bartenders!So good at what they do!
  • Nikki B.heart icon on user image
    Nikki BogopolskayaMarch 24, 2017
    The Wayland is the perfect bar. Consistently great music, always full but never too crowded, reasonably priced cocktails and a great snack menu - it's reliable and always fun!
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarOctober 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Every whiskey cocktail is delicious. Live music on Sunday nights. And make sure you end the night with a spicy Tecate - ask for "the works."
  • Anna F.heart icon on user image
    Anna FrenkelFebruary 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great weekday spot. Live jazz! All the signature cocktails are delicious (I especially love the garden variety marg) and the food is good too. Packed beyond belief and stoopid on the weekends.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 31, 2017
    Happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 4 to 7 PM. Cocktails like a Cucumber Collins and versions of a Sazerac and Margarita - as well as beer and wine are all under $7. Read more
  • Amber M.heart icon on user image
    Amber MollerFebruary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite place, esp on Sunday or pre-Thurs weeknight (crowded is no fun). Every cocktail is great, but I loved the Sarsaparilla Sour before they discontinued it. Homemade root beer, that is all! :D
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseMarch 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The sister bar to Goodnight Sonny, don't overlook the food menu at this cocktail spot. Sausage bread with ricotta is UNREAL and happy hour specials on oysters (and shooters)
  • Shahheart icon on user image
    ShahSeptember 7, 2015
    Solid cocktails & food. My favorite of the evening was the Smoked & Roasted. Gets crazy busy, so get here early on the weekends. And stay clear of the Garden Margarita.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonOctober 24, 2017
    the pernil Romero is a god level bar snack but it is thirteen dollars! As are all of the house cocktails. Bangin playlist leans heavily Soulquarians--Badu, Dilla, and their influences
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 19, 2013
    The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaNovember 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The cocktail menu is constantly changing, but you'll always be pleasantly surprised by their unique and seasonal creations. Oh plus they have oysters.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyAugust 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    There are four sandwiches on the menu. Holy smokes, are they all good. Great live music and super authentic atmosphere. This is the way a neighborhood bar should be.
  • Carolynn C.heart icon on user image
    Carolynn ChoiJuly 11, 2016
    The Wayland is known for their unique drinks, but their brunch is also top notch. Order the breakfast tacos if you want to start your day with a savory kick!
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListJuly 16, 2012
    Vibe? Homey Known for? A selection of killer cocktails like the Bedford Cruise (Vodka, fresh watermelon juice, lemon juice, agave, soda) & Bermuda Black(Rum lime, fresh ginger juice, angostura & IPA) Read more
  • Caterina A.heart icon on user image
    Caterina AbballeDecember 6, 2015
    My friend and I had the burrata and a whole bunch of cocktails and other things. We went for brunch so the bar was nice and quiet. All of it was amazing the bartenders are the nicest.
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew DollDecember 31, 2014
    Fun bar that's always open late! Has a semi-divey (a good thing!) atmosphere with lively attitude. Best part is a well-executed and delicious craft cocktail menu from talented bartenders!
  • Gina G.heart icon on user image
    Gina GusbyJanuary 10, 2016
    This place is fun.. It's a staple of Alphabet City .. The bartenders are friendly and prepare great cocktails. Food is delicious as well. We had the Sausage bread and Milk & honey .
  • Jordan
    JordanJanuary 31, 2018
    There’s something for everyone at this bar with no bad seat in the house, oysters, good music and smooth bartenders. FOOD TILL LAST CALL. The Philosopher’s Stone of neighborhood bars.
  • Saleemheart icon on user image
    SaleemMay 10, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome environment, I always have a great time with friends here. I hear banjos if you like a little campfire smoke with your old fashioned-- pretentious but it can be tasty.
  • Christina
    ChristinaMay 30, 2016
    The burrata is really amazing. Followed by breakfast tacos and a smoked & roasted (mezcal, pineapple, chipotle agave), then coffee from Ninth Street Espresso around the corner.
  • Lauren S.heart icon on user image
    Lauren SinnenbergAugust 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Come on a weekday night to avoid the fratty crowds that have begun to invade ABC city. Order the moxie and the sausage bread. You won't be disappointed.
  • Matthew F.heart icon on user image
    Matthew FergusonFebruary 20, 2017
    Wow, this place is incredible in every way. Get the Crispy Cauliflower and the Beast Bread. All the cocktails are awesome, just like you'd expect in Alphabet City.
  • Amanda F.
    Amanda FordJune 30, 2013
    The garden variety margherita is bomb! Blue agave blanco tequila, ginger, agave nectar, lime, kale juice and smoked sea salt!!
  • Ryan N.
    Ryan NantellJune 23, 2017
    Via Infatuation: great cocktails. Not uptight. cozy. always-lively. Small menu. Brunch on weekends. live music certain days. Passable location for when your tourist friend wants to visit St Marks.
  • Tony X.
    Tony XerriDecember 6, 2013
    Had myself the Moxie cocktail which is similar to an old fashioned but most certainly spicier. Great place to meet people and the waitress definitely knows how to multitask. Gotta try the oysters too!
  • Kamheart icon on user image
    KamAugust 27, 2014
    The atmosphere is nice and cozy, perfect for a date or a chill evening with a few friends. The cocktails are delicious--I felt like I was drinking a healthy juice and not an alcoholic beverage.
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WiebeOctober 21, 2015
    Great cocktails, often live music, cozy bar for two but plenty of groups, too. Try I Hear Banjos for what I'm going to call a "performance drink" that's also delicious.
  • MLOheart icon on user image
    MLOFebruary 25, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Drinks are amongst the best in the city but don't sleep on their small menu. Amazing oysters and snacks to enable you to drink more of their craft cocktails.
  • PureWow
    PureWowAugust 4, 2016
    The Garden Variety margarita made with kale and ginger juice is even better than your morning green smoothie. Why? Tequila. Read more
  • Ellen P.heart icon on user image
    Ellen PetitOctober 29, 2015
    I really liked this place! Great cocktails, lovingly crafted. Don't get the hype on that green stuff margarita though... You wanna take any of the other great drinks!
  • Raphael L.heart icon on user image
    Raphael LangenscheidtOctober 3, 2015
    Come for a pre-dinner drink to avoid the crowds. $1 oysters are great, and the 'Old Gold' is weird but incredibly delicious.
  • Jeremy L.
    Jeremy LermitteJanuary 24, 2013
    Formerly Banjo Jim's, and now a fancy cocktail bar, the Wayland does not disappoint with excellent cocktails. They even have some vestiges of the old live music joint in the corner of the bar.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardJune 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The "I hear banjos" is a must-have, nowhere does a smoke cocktail as well as this. In general, though, their brown spirit cocktails are pretty strong.
  • Matthew D.heart icon on user image
    Matthew DoyleApril 28, 2013
    If you're going to underestimate anyone in this place, think again. Jason will find out what taste you like, and exploit it to your own dreams. Then create your perfect drink. *Best bartender EVER!
  • Nancy K.
    Nancy KangAugust 23, 2013
    Try my fave drink here, the Simmer Sequel! A perfect blend of watermelon, tarragon & some other delish ingredients. Light, refreshing, not too sweet.
  • Nikki W.heart icon on user image
    Nikki WegnerSeptember 22, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Great neighborhood bar. Cocktails and food. Get The moxie, spicy tequila drinks. Brussels, beast toast and milk & honey toast
  • Nick L.
    Nick LosiFebruary 25, 2017
    The "I Hear Banjos - Encore" is certainly a terrific, multi-sensory bit of theater, and a damn fine drink at that, but it was the Garden Variety Margarita that left me wordless.
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015
    Basically a refined frat party for adults on weekend evenings. The environment has a barn-like look, and is also a good spot for brunch. Kale margaritas are on point.
  • Christopher P.
    Christopher PepeOctober 13, 2013
    Listen, the cocktails are fantastic and so is the music. Come here earlier when there aren't so many people and order yourself a pork sandwich. You can thank me later.
  • Bobby N.heart icon on user image
    Bobby NooromidAugust 4, 2015
    The Garden Variety Margarita is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. And their bartenders are cool, too!
  • Uber NYC
    Uber NYCSeptember 23, 2013
    Great $1 oyster happy hour M-F from 5pm - 7pm. There's also 2 varieties of oyster shooters. We like the version with pickle brine. Oyster picklebacks!
  • Rachel B.
    Rachel BJuly 16, 2014
    drop-dead-amazing sandwiches, served until 4 am, in a bar full of charm, great music- both live and played by the bartenders, who are awesome people
  • Jessica W.heart icon on user image
    Jessica WickhamMay 14, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place, take advantage of the great cocktail choice during happy hour 4pm till 7pm Monday to Friday. Friendly and talented bar staff
  • Aly K.heart icon on user image
    Aly KMarch 26, 2016
    Amazing cocktails - definitely try the garden variety margarita and the moonshine drink!
  • Harry R.
    Harry RaymondMarch 22, 2016
    Excellent cocktails and lively, laid back atmosphere make for a fun night out for the 27-something crowd.
  • Darren Kheart icon on user image
    Darren KApril 28, 2021
    Food was excellent. Cocktail options a bit limited, perhaps because of COVID, but still a good selection. Service was friendly and attentive
  • Christine C.heart icon on user image
    Christine ChenMarch 7, 2015
    One of my favorite places in New York. The bands are all excellent (Sundays/Mondays/Wednesdays). Drinks and food (sandwiches) are fantastic.
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