one of the best places in the city. James is the best bouncer ever!! and the music is amazing especially on a friday night!!!! must go place for locals and those visiting!! read more

Best dj and bouncer, they are the sweetest. Best to go during Friday and Saturday. Amazing music for dancing. Highly recommend

One of my favorites places, whether it's for girls night or date night! The oysters are super fresh, and you really can't beat the $1 price tag during happy hour. The hours are every day until 7pm, so what is your excuse to not come????? The Wagyu pigs in a blanket are good, but I can't really say they're anything special. Tastes like regular pigs in a blanket. The puffed pastry is really crispy, which I love. I can't say much about the drinks, because I ordered mocktails this time around. They do have cocktail specials on the happy hour menu Definitely casual vibes but I do recommend making a reservation because it does get packed read more

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Lemon drop martini? Incredible. Price? Not as incredible. I loved this place though and had a great time sitting at the bar watching drinks get made. I need to come back to try other cocktails. read more

Great place in LES for happy hour -- buck-a-shuck and drinks. It can get crowded due to the size of the restaurant. Great music and crowd if you're bar hopping read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Cocktails: Pink Pony, Golden Girl, Mojito My party of 4 made a reservation since we wanted to go to their $1 oyster happy hour until 7pm. It was decently crowded, but after we got sat and had our first round of oysters, a spot opened up outside and we got moved and then ordered our second round of oysters since it was a beautiful summer day (there is a maximum of 12 oysters per person). The oysters were delicious, would definitely recommend and the cocktails were quite unique. My cocktail was like a slushie and was delicious especially since it was warm outside. read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Who knew an oyster bar by day turns to a helluva party at night. I don't know about the food that's served during the day but the cocktails and vibes at night is where it's at. We came on a Saturday night, and it was crowded. I didn't think they would let us in even to hang around the bar area and we were a party of five. After 10 minutes of waiting at the bar, we got a tiny little table for our cute party. It's tight but enough wiggle room to stand and dance from where you are sitting. I had a matcha cocktail and it was might tasty. I always steal a sip at every cocktail at the table and none of them made me make a face of disgust. Right behind me, the DJ was spinning songs with words and the speaker blasting in my ear. I don't think there is really a dance floor but the party goers make the most of the tiny space in the middle of the room. read more

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I have an amazing experiencee here, no matter what! Lena, Hugo, and Winnie are truly the epitome of hospitality, and I always feel welcomed!! The cocktail menu is also super well-crafted and they offer popcorn as soon as you are seated (have convinced hungry friends to go this way). The bartop is crushed copper which I am also obsessed with !! read more

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Energy! That's what pulled us into Bar Belly. We had dinner plans nearby, but the vibe and energy here convinced us to stop in for a quick cocktail -- and we're so glad we did! The interior is bigger than it looks from the outside, with plenty of room for any size group. It was a nice evening, and we were lucky to snag an outdoor small table for two right away. The staff greeted us with water and a bowl of delicious popcorn seasoned with black pepper -- such a great touch. For cocktails, we ordered an Old Fashioned (Wild Turkey Bourbon, demerara, bitters), and I got the $18 Pink Pony (Pueblo Viejo tequila, strawberry, Giffard banana, lime -- frozen). Both were excellent and very fairly priced, though happy hour prices don't look bad. We also shared the $14 Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket (four wagyu beef franks wrapped in buttery puff pastry), and they were absolutely scrumptious. We ate them slowly just to make them last! Overall, we'd definitely come back to try the full menu, but honestly, with the cocktails and those pigs in a blanket alone, we'd already be more than satisfied. read more

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Very loud and chaotic. we were asked to leave even though we were still finishing our drinks : the security guy told us we had to leave since they were closing!! (15 min earlier than the actual closing time online). That wasn't so nice honestly:) we were not drunk, we were not causing any problems! If so, we would have understood. We actually work in hospitality, so we would have appreciate if we could have finished our drink! We were totally fine about the staff cleaning, so they could have cleaned with us inside and we wouldn't have minded. but it wasn't nice rushing us out. We couldn't finish our drink. Hospitality it's also this! If youre not ok with it, get another job. Felt so uncomfortable. I'll never come back again. read more

I think their happy hour deal here is pretty good! I like the vibe inside and think this is a great place to start the night. Their oysters were a bit small but they are $1 so you can't really complain. Service was fast and happy to explain drinks/recommendations. read more

Bar Belly - Oh - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

The drinks were fantastic, the bartender was great, and the ambiance was amazing. I loved the music. I went on a Sunday right at opening and loved my whole experience. Would definitely recommend. read more

Positives: Yummy cocktails, free popcorn, $1 oyster happy hour, tater tots during happy hour were a good shareable, kind service Negatives: Portions for some items like the deviled eggs are small (3 for $12), the pizza was not good... it kind of tasted like Trader Joe's Frozen Margherita Pizza read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Great happy hour that goes till 7! Unlike most other bars they actually have a large cocktail menu section with their regular drinks. The $1 oysters are also unbeatable in this economy. Lots of seating but definitely gets busy on a weekday night. It's dark and loud inside but it's a bar in the LES which is typical. They also give free popcorn as apps read more

Changed the whole trajectory of our night, maybe even our lives. From the moment we walked in, the hostess sought us out and there was one table for 4 in the back. Vibes, music and did I mention FREE truffle popcorn and water were all immaculate. No notes. Would go back in a heart beat. Might even be our new home base in the city. We love you, bar belly! read more

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Stumbled upon bar belly while walking back from dinner in the area. The interior was quite cozy but bustling with a live DJ playing. We got a punch bowl, which was perfect for our group of five. It saves you a trip from having to order again at the bar and we all had more than one drink each. The only downside is that you can only get one flavor and it does not include every cocktail on the menu. We also thought the flame was a fun detail. read more

Bar Belly - Punch bowl - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

This spot is so cool! There's nothing super extraordinary about it but the ambiance and drinks were great. Upon walking in the host had a very laidback but welcoming vibe and we were seated behind the bar where the space was romantic and you could people watch through the window as well as they had hooks available for coats/bags. We ordered the Mucha Chicha, La Lupe and Cab Sauv which were tasty. Oh and they give a cute bowl of seasoned popcorn which was a fun touch! The music was good, bathrooms were clean. I'd definitely come back! read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Just a beautiful space. I think bar belly felt the most like a neighborhood cocktail bar of all the spaces I visited in New York. A laid back, simple spot where you can visit and feel right at home. It is not flashy, it is not over the top, just a well put together space that puts you at ease. The menu is really nice. I ran with an invisible woman and it was superb. A super light, clarified cocktail that you can absolutely crush. It is slightly tart, sweet, and just a bit savory. I told the bartender this as well: I loved it was served with a cube in the nick and nora. Most nick and nora drinks are served up but I think the cube really elevated this drink. The workers were awesome. The bartender chatted with me about temperature/ice. It is always nice when well respected industry professionals impart some wisdom. Another spot that puts a lot of attention to detail. It goes over looked for some, but the levels of meticulousness places like bar belly employ are exactly the kinds of things I look for. read more

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Came here on a date and the ambiance is perfect for any kind of hangout. They have so many drink options and lots of small bites to share. I got the Invincible Woman and Dead Witch (espresso martini). Both drinks were very good but my favorite has to be the Dead Witch. It was so good that it converted me into an espresso martini girl. I definitely will return in the future. They have $1 oysters during happy hour, which is honestly an amazing deal! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Bar Belly - Invincible woman - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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We stopped in for a drink or two so no food was had. But we did see the oysters coming through and they looked good. We went during happy hour but ordered off of the reg menu as the happy hour menu had not as appealing drinks as their reg menu. All of the drinks were nicely made and were definitely made with love. My favorites were the Cacao Inferno. Think of boozy hot cocoa with fire roasted marshmallows dipped on the edge. It feels like a nice campfire night. So nostalgic!!! The next favorite was the Bees Trap. The best part of that drink was the boozy cream. The cream was indescribable nothing I've ever tasted before. The Espresso was good but if you're into them then it's not a rarity nowadays. It was a worthy one though. The atmosphere was great. It's a smaller venue so get there early or make a resy. Our waitress was very accommodating. We'll def put it on our list to come back when in NY. read more

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Very nice spot. Love their Happy Hour. Delicious, creative cocktails with some nice snacks. It's a bit of a hidden gem! read more

Bar Belly - Squarepants - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved the ambiance, music, and friendly bartenders! Super extensive cocktail menu, great for a date or a night out with friends! Complimentary truffle popcorn was a plus too!! 4.5/5 Punch Card 4.5/5 Pineapple Express read more

Bar Belly - Bar area - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for the $1 oyster happy hour with a limit of 12 pp. The waiters first started us off with complimentary truffle popcorn which was absolutely delicious. The star of the show was the oysters. Very delicious, fresh and small but can't complain considering the price. read more

Bar Belly - $1 Oysters happy hour!! - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Can't rave enough about this place! I've been coming here for 4 years and it is by far my favorite cocktail bar and has the best oysters in the city! They have $1 oysters everyday 4-7. Not to mention the staff is incredible read more

Bar Belly - Oysters - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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Cocktail bar with an extensive fun and unique cocktail list. They have happy hour every day until 7pm. Upon being seated, they immediately serve a complimentary bowl of truffle popcorn which is fun to snack on. We got the Jackalope Spritz (hh menu) and Punch Card (regular menu). The spritz was refreshing and I thought the punch card was interesting in a good way! I mean, who would think to put gin and soy milk together... but it worked! We also got some oysters which were small but good. Prices are standard cocktail bar prices but not absurd. I liked this spot! I would come back again. read more

Bar Belly - Jackalope Spritz & Punch Card & oysters - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Good vibes here. Bouncer was cool. He checked IDs outside. The bartender Genesis was all smiles. It's so uncommon for me to see smiling people that it was weird at first, but she was so kind. I only got two drinks here before bouncing, but it seems like people come here for $1 oysters during happy hour. That seems like such a great deal! It's really loud inside. I can't imagine what it's like when they have live performances. Also if tables are full, you have to wait. I don't like being squished up in tight spaces like that. They close at 3 AM on Saturdays. Pro tip - use Google to check their hours. Yelp hours are wrong. read more

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I got the square pants and my friend got wine The truffle popcorn that was brought to the table was great with the drinks Server was nice and it was a lively ambiance However it was SOO loud. My Apple Watch kept going off with notifications of too loud. We could barely talk and there wasn't even live music at that time. It was only like 6:30/7pm Left with my ears ringing read more

Bar Belly - Square pants - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing service and food. Amazing ambiance for a cute date night. The happy hour menu is too die for. read more

Bar Belly - $1 oysters - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Came right as they opened for their happy hour. We got three dozen oysters which were fresh and delicious. Some of the oysters were larger or tiny but the rest were a nice size in my opinion. We also got an order of their belly tots and the sauce they had with it was very yummy. We also got the Casanova and jackalope spritz cocktails which were pretty and well made. The service is efficient and they came by multiple times to check on us and clear the plates. The table we were sat at was pretty darn small and we kept having to shift things around but it wasn't a big deal. read more

Bar Belly - $1 oyster Casanova Jackalope spritz - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

When I came to eat here they asked if we were okay to sit at their sister restaurant (Carlota) next door. I assumed that meant they would still serve us since it was outdoor seating that wasn't very separated. But no. They failed to clarify that which was extremely annoying. They didn't even offer us a wait time to be seated at bar belly. Obviously if I came here to eat it's because I want what's on this menu. Not what's next door. read more

Small little spot that's well known for their HH. Decent drinks, but nothing to write home about. Met up with a girlfriend for after work drinks/snacks. We specifically chose Bar Belly because of their Happy Hour, which includes dollar oysters. Most of the tables of small, so this is definitely a grazing spot vs a place for a meal. We each got a couple of drinks (I got bubbles and a cocktail, she got 2 cocktails) and 12 oysters to share. The oysters were sort of meh, which I guess is to be expected when they cost a dollar. They didn't taste that fresh/juicy and were pretty small in size. The drinks were ok, but also nothing memorable and at $14 felt pricey. All in all, I'm not mad to have tried this place out, but I don't think I'd be back. It's probably worth paying a little bit more and getting higher quality oysters. read more

Creative cocktail menu, service is strong, live music, and good vibes - but it's also loud so not ideal for conversation.

3.5/5. pretty good oysters, addicting popcorn, tasty/balanced tuna ceviche(I needed more bread tho), a friggin awesome bite of croquettes... Some if a bit pricy for the portion but it's fun to treat yourself. Saturday nights they'll herd you in at the bar and we had an issue with the host seating someone before us but they made up for it with a free drink. Can't say it'll happen Everytime but I appreciate them trying to make up for it Long story short, happy hour would be a steal and getting seated indoors on a busy night would be more unpleasant than being seated outside where it's a lil cold but m quiet enough read more

Walked in here on a Saturday around 5:45pm with a party of 5. Was able to get seated at one of the last few tables available. It happened to be happy hour and we got a bunch of oysters, some cocktails, and the Belly fries. The Fries were good, nice and crispy. I don't like oysters, but I tried one with the house sauce, and it was pretty good! If I had to eat an oyster again, I would come here for it. And for the drink I got the Casanova cocktail. Very good as well. Will definitely come back here next time. read more

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Really classy and intimate place to grab drinks with a smaller group. The drinks were pretty good that we got from their holiday menu. Overall nice place to checkout read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

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One dollar oysters can go wrong with that. The drinks were ok, I feel like they need a little more creativity when it comes to garnishing their cocktails read more

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Went on a Friday night for drinks and small bites. If you are looking for a fun, vibrant (loudish) time with friends this is the place for you. It's an intimate space, but feels big due to the energy of the crowd. There is a small bar upfront and then a bunch of tables in the back crammed with patrons. It's a super casual space, with a dolled up crowd, typical for the LES. A few of the tables were on dates. I had the matcha drink and Old Fashioned but were really good (not sure why I didn't expect that). Service was fine, you do have to chase people down when you need something, keep in mind if that's not your thing. The charcuterie board had two meats and three cheeses- small qty of each but was good to nosh on while we had drinks. Bar Belly is the sister restaurant to Carlota which serves Spanish style tapas. read more

Bar Belly - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Wowww I've been looking for a new $1 oyster spot and this HH is it. They have indoor and outdoor seating - inside is dark and mysterious. They'll give you popcorn as you order, and the HH menu is enticing, although the HH Drinks had a small selection. Their regular menu was tempting - so much that we ordered off their classic menu as well. Cocktails were strong and delicious. Really enjoyed the Espresso Martini. The frozen cocktails are pretty good too. The oysters were great - many other tables were getting several dozen too. They have some sort of soy-vinegar dipping sauce that I really enjoyed. Our server was super friendly. I'll be back and I'll bring my oyster-loving friends. read more

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I'm a huge fan of this place. It's cozy and romantic. They serve complimentary truffle popcorn which is addicting. We also got their happy hour oysters which were giant and juicy. They also have a great cocktail list. Their drinks are strong but fruity and pleasant. read more

Really loved the atmosphere and drinks at Bar Belly. Crowded but not packed, dark moody lighting, fun music, really just a great energy and vibe overall. The drinks we're delicious and strong - we got espresso martinis which were excellent. Major bonus for giving each table truffle popcorn which was way better than expected. I'm a sucker for cocktail bars but this one was really good by any standards. Expensive but worth a visit - 5/5 read more

Bar Belly - Espresso Martini - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York