Located in Chelsea, this cute cocktail bar is the kind of place that feels right for a date night…read more It's cozy and intimate. They have daily happy hour and a nicely curated cocktail menu, making this place a great choice to grab a drink. The food doesn't disappoint either. The chicken wings in buffalo sauce were delicious, but the tater tots were my favorite. They were served as a mini casserole with jalapeno, cheese, sour cream, enchilada sauce. Really tasty and interesting. The service was great and friendly. Overall, the whole vibe is quietly charming. A real neighborhood gem.

For someone that loves speakeasies, the cocktails here look better than they taste. I tried both…read moreThe Dream and Before a Mirror and they weren't too memorable. And prices were a bit inflated at $21 for something that was a bit ordinary.

I really enjoyed Mace, for both the drinks and the food menu…read more They're known for their cocktails, but I wasn't adventurous on this visit so I stuck to an old fashioned, which was very good. Their signatures all sound interesting, I already know I'll have to come back and try some on a future visit. In terms of food, the tuna tartare was very good! The tuna tasted fresh and the seasoning was more than a citrus overload, it had some balance to the flavor. The corn cheese with chips was a bit on the salty side, but still hit the spot with how creamy and hearty it was. And their take on chicken satay was the best dish (not pictured; I ate it too fast), really great blend of flavors that made me wish for more than two skewers. I definitely recommend Mace for an upscale outing with nice food and great cocktails.

My friends and I stopped by Mace for a quick drink and we were pleasantly surprised. The decor and…read morethe ambience of the restaurant is really nice. When you first walk in the host greeted us and we were seated right away. We ordered a Caesar salad, a fruit plate and a few drinks. For drinks we got two Habanero and a Rose. The drinks were good definitely a 8.5 out of 10. If you have a gluten allergy one thing to consider is that they don't really have that many gluten free options. Def a place to good place to pregame because the drinks are good. Overall 8 out of 10 experience.

Walked in on a Wednesday night around 8pm and my friend and I were seated almost immediately. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the new Aegean menu, which featured drinks inspired by countries by the Mediterranean Sea. It was my first time there but I was expecting the menu I saw online, not this new one. We tried 2 drinks: one inspired by Turkish figs and one inspired by lemons and the "Miracle Berry", which inverts your palate and turns sour into sweet! I really enjoyed both drinks. The figs one came with a sweet fig granola bite and the lemon one really did taste sweet after eating the "Miracle Berry"! I'd definitely come back to try their many other drinks.

Wanted one more drink to end the night so stopped in late on a weeknight…read more The drinks were really quite good. I liked how they organized the menu by country/geography to facilitate an understanding of the flavor profiles. I got two of the date & fig-flavored smoked whisky drinks and it was a well made, balanced, and very good. Not cheap at some $25 or something, but middle of Manhattan with some creative ingredients means I guess it is what it is. Servers seemed a bit annoyed to have to deal with us shortly before close as I think they were hoping to usher people out and close down maybe a little early. One the one hand I get it, on the other hand you've got two paying customers on a slow night.

What a cute speakeasy tucked away in the Lounge area of Fouquet Hotel. I came in December during…read moreLoewe sponsorship. There were curated Loewe cocktail drinks on the menu. Alec was our bartender for the night. Every drink made was delicious and strong. Only con is there were a few overpriced drinks at $44 a glass. Excellent service! I highly recommend coming for the drinks before dinner or after an event.

Fouquet's Hotel in Tribeca is a bit of Paris in New York. They take inspiration from the 1930's…read morewith an Art Deco vibe. Brass, velvet and soft lighting sets the elevated tone from the moment you walk into the hidden lobby entrance. There are a number of restaurants and bars, but Titsou Bar is their speakeasy which we loved. It's named after the hotel founder, Lucien Barriere, who's daughter nicknamed him Titsou. It's a warm and elegant space modeled after their speakeasy in Paris at Hotel Barriere Fouquet's. Art Deco lamps light up the bar where the bartenders serve up delicious creations and classics. It's an absolutely beautiful room. The menu is extensive. I tried the Cigare (photo 2). It's a complex recipe combining rum and a smokey scotch (Islay) alongside Cynar (Amaro), Licor 43, Angostura bitters and a rinse of Absinthe. They garnished it with a cinnamon stick to finish off the flavor explosion. I would definitely have it again. Photo 7 is Espresso Azul which is their elevated version of an Espresso Martini. They use a high quality tequila (Ciase Azul Reposado) instead of vodka along with coffee liqueur, Demerara syrup, mole bitters, espresso and finished with the fanfare of bubble smoke. It's quite a show and was very tasty. The people watching at Titsou Bar was fantastic as New York's elite come to enjoy some serious Parisian quality. You can't go wrong having cocktails or a meal at any of the options at Fouquet's. Check them out next time you're in NYC. Salute. @thejohnnycocktail #newyork #cooljoints #cocktailphotography Cigare Zacapa 23 Rum Laphroig Scotch Licor 43 Cynar Absinthe Angostura Bitters Cinnamon Stick

fun time, good drinks good service . went for a friend's birthday and enjoyed every minute of it…read more would come again if in the area

I had been wondering about this bar for some time. I had kept passing it and it looks super cute…read moreand teeny weenie and brick interior just nestled on a side street of lower Chelsea. I'm going to quickly get to the downside because there are a lot of minuses with this bar. The beer is grossly over-priced. Ridiculously over-priced and most of everything on tap or in can is nothing special. Other Half IPAs aren't made of liquid gold. They honestly taste like plastic bags. There is no reason that they should be price marked at $12-14 a pop. But then on the other hand you have an interesting sounding cocktail menu with most drinks no more than $14-15. How are the cocktails the same price as the beer?! Where did I wake up today? They also charge you for charging your phone on a little dinky machine that was plopped next to me on the bar and they apparently charge $5 for playing trivia? None of these things make sense to me in my brain. I can do all of the above for free at any other place. Moving on to the pluses, I intended to only stay for 1 drink (I went the cocktail route obviously because I'm not about to pay double the price for a beer) but we surprisingly were caught up in a feel good moment and stayed for 3 rounds. The ambiance is nice. It feels homey. Like in the sense that I'm in an ultra expensive little nook in Brooklyn that perhaps used to be a little bookshop vibe but then you're paying Manhattan prices. We ordered for the most part Old Fashioneds and the last drink I switched things up and tried their RoseBud: Vodka and house-made rosewater lemonade. The mix was unique. It was sweet and salty and a little floral but not too overwhelming. Delightful cocktails. Happy hour I think is $2 off of drinks but it ends early at 6pm. I didn't explore the food menu but it seems medium priced of burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc. Worth a spot checking out but I wouldn't be a regular. Key word is laid back and cozy.

Such a smooth and sexy vibe type bar. It's a place you can take business partners to and have a…read morebrandy or just relax after a long day. Lives the coat check and the intimacy of the seats and tables. While my boyfriend had the brandy I enjoyed my chamomile tea- so yes they cater to all audiences I have plans to come back and try some more items. Thanks again.

This is a crazy cool place. It feels like a spot for a special occasion. The staff is so incredibly…read moreknowledgeable. I love scotch and was really able to push the boundaries of what I'd usually order to try new kinds. I think that's pretty cool. The food there was also very tasty. And the ambience is probably one of the best parts. On a cold winter's night, we were sat next to the fireplace. In a large space we somehow still felt intimacy.

11 out of 10 I…read morehosted a private event in the Golden Room at Shy Shy on Friday, March 27th and truly, it could not have been more perfect. From the moment we arrived, everything felt seamless. The space itself is gorgeous. Elevated without feeling stuffy. It's the kind of place that instantly made me smile and sets the tone for a fun night. The food, music, and overall vibe were spot on. Every detail was handled with care, and the energy throughout the night was amazing (highly recommend booking on a Friday if you can!). The cocktails and mocktails were yummy, beautifully presented. Also, was just so nice to have your own space on a weekend, downtown, for a birthday party. Marissa, Sophie and the entire team there made the planning process so smooth. They were responsive, accommodating, and made everything feel effortless from start to finish. You can tell the events team here really knows what they're doing.

Went to a private event at Shy Shy, a cocktail bar on 8th Avenue in Chelsea and entire bar was…read moreclosed for the event. The bar is a good size, with a long and narrow layout. There is some seating at the front facing the street, a long marble bar, high-top tables opposite the bar, and standard tables toward the back. The design feels modern and polished, with warm lighting, muted colors, gold accents, and an overall upscale atmosphere. For the event, they were serving a Dirty Martini and a Lavender Haze. I tried the Lavender Haze, which was enjoyable and refreshing, made with lemon vodka, violet aperitif, and lavender cordial. The staff was friendly and efficient, keeping drinks flowing throughout the evening. Cocktails are around $19, which is fairly typical for the area. The menu includes some creative martini options, and there is also a food menu featuring mostly lighter fare, although no food was served during the event. I would recommend Shy Shy for drinks with friends, a date night, or as the starting point for a night out in Chelsea. The space is stylish, the cocktails are well made, and the service was good.

Been here a few times now and each time I like it more and more. Their HH is one of the best I've…read morebeen to in the city that actually has good drink options on the HH menu. Cocktails are $8 on HH!!! I really like the prickly pear marg - super yummy and not too sweet. The space itself is a bit tight on the bar side, but if you go to the other side (with tables), it's a bit more spacious. Service is a bit slow on the table side. Service on the bar side is a lot quicker if you sit at the bar. The bartenders are very attentive even when the bar at the time was full. For food - I've only tried the charcuterie board and chips there so far. NOTE: they do not have fries here! Both the charcuterie and chips are good there and decently priced, so I think they're good to get when you get drinks here to have something small to munch on. Definitely going to be one of my go-to spots for HH now!

They have great happy hour deals with cocktails for $8. I got the Midori Sour and Pornstar Martini…read more Servers were attentive. It can get loud in there. I wish there were more food options.