See all
11 photos

The Cabin Down Below

Speakeasy$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

Save

6.1^/10

ratings

"awesome as section of Niagara"(2 Tips)
"have a secret pizza party"(2 Tips)
"The bouncer's here are always reading on the job."(2 Tips)
"Weekends are overrun with faux hipster types."(2 Tips)

See what your friends are saying about The Cabin Down Below.

By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they’ve recommended.

orSign up with email

37 Tips and reviews

Filter:

niagara
hipster
books
music
bar
restaurants
neighborhood
(2 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Luis danielOctober 25, 2014
Have a back up plan. Maybe you'll get in, maybe you won't. If you do, have a chill time. If you don't, Lover's of Today is good.
UpvoteDownvote
Ina LiNovember 25, 2015
It's mostly guestlist only meaning you have to be friends of the owner. Sometimes they would let you in if the bouncer likes your outfit and vibes. No menu, order whatever you like
UpvoteDownvote
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011
"Though it starts out as a chill lounge to have simple drinks and good conversation, as the night progresses it turns into a packed, club-like joint." --"Secret Bars of the EV" Read more
Upvote1Downvote
Chad HFebruary 27, 2011
Amazing when it was just niagra and no one cared about it. Now they've made it "hidden" and added a doorman so only rich people who fashionably dress poor go which apparently makes it a cool spot now.
Upvote3Downvote
The FeastJune 10, 2011
The bouncer's here are always reading on the job. If you don't know the password, feign familiarity with the book he's cracked that night and charm your way in.
Upvote1Downvote
cynthia wangAugust 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
possibly pretentious, i still like this spot. if you can't get in, lovers of tomorrow makes great cocktails too..
UpvoteDownvote
Julia KJuly 4, 2011
Drinks are expensive, but it's a great place if you actually want to go to a bar where you can talk. People-watching here is fun, too.
UpvoteDownvote
Noah LucasAugust 24, 2011
This space was awesome as section of Niagara and it was truly hidden but now its separate and swankier.
UpvoteDownvote
@JaumePrimeroNovember 26, 2011
plenty of other legit cocktails spots in the area if you can't get through the front door!
UpvoteDownvote
Andrew SAugust 12, 2015
Go with a local to get in.
UpvoteDownvote
Sharone KatzDecember 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Arbitrary door policy. Weekends are overrun with faux hipster types. Door people aren't nice to true locals.
UpvoteDownvote
Suri RSeptember 3, 2013
If you're into being challenged, try talking yourself into this place.
UpvoteDownvote
Wendy OngNovember 17, 2012
Order the brown hound!
UpvoteDownvote
Max PAugust 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I want to have a crab party here.
Upvote3Downvote
Lisa MyersMarch 17, 2010
Favorite neighborhood bar. Best music, best hang, best people.
UpvoteDownvote
İpek A.January 4, 2015
They play good music but they don't have any cocktails & good bartenders which is really bad.
UpvoteDownvote
Emily PicardiFebruary 9, 2015
Totally rude bar tender and manager. Real shame as this was a fav spot of mine until completely disrespected by the staff here.
UpvoteDownvote
Saneel RadiaJuly 30, 2011
The Waterloo sunset is fantastic.
UpvoteDownvote
naveenJanuary 2, 2010
snag one of the booths with your boys. look mafia. invite the models to come join you.
Upvote2Downvote
Ken MaterialisticMay 27, 2012
The asshole bartenders!!! My tip: stop ignoring people (to flirt with ugly bleach blond patrons) so they can CLOSE THEIR FUCKING TABS, and move on!!! I shall not return!
UpvoteDownvote
hatti limAugust 17, 2009
shitty pizza and underground party parties with jp/gina/betsy. make sure matt knows you're coming or the pizza chefs won't let you in the broom closet.
UpvoteDownvote
@irabrianmillerDecember 31, 2010
This is the best speak easy in NYC!
UpvoteDownvote
Michael GogelApril 14, 2012
make sure to look down
UpvoteDownvote
LouisianaNovember 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
John Mayer needs to stop coming here
Upvote2Downvote
Tyler WebsterJuly 1, 2011
Grad school uniforms not allowed.. Welcome to hipster hipsterville USA
UpvoteDownvote
Suzanne FerenceOctober 28, 2011
Watch out for the cockroaches!!!!
Upvote1Downvote
Joe MulliganMarch 31, 2011
Help LiLo, she's fallen and she can't get up!
Upvote1Downvote
Boberto PatricioFebruary 18, 2012
Shhh... 007
Upvote1Downvote
BonNovember 7, 2010
Fon miele. Honey lipsmacker!
UpvoteDownvote
Rachel GrantOctober 3, 2010
Always beautiful crowd!
UpvoteDownvote
Liz MurrayJanuary 25, 2013
Staff is rude, door guy is on a power trip and the place is a bore.
Upvote2Downvote
chad nashNovember 8, 2010
miss the old downstairs of Niagara
UpvoteDownvote
Andrew AndrewMay 23, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Get past the door person and order a cheap drink!
Upvote1Downvote
Kat PfauJuly 30, 2009
Its in my neighborhood and I love drinking holes under things
UpvoteDownvote
Cory KennedyAugust 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
I wanna have a pizza party here
UpvoteDownvote
naveenMay 7, 2009
have a secret pizza party
Upvote2Downvote
Nina YiamsamathaApril 9, 2011
Not worth the arbitrary "door policy" & powertripping employees.
Upvote2Downvote

11 Photos

The Cabin Down Below

See what your friends are saying about The Cabin Down Below.

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after The Cabin Down Below

Appears on 267 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.