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I lovedddddddd my time here. Everything from ambiance, food, vibes, service was top-notch. It's a speakeasy so you'll enter via Hungry Ghost Café, and take a subtle entrance into the dark mysterious bar. The bar lighting dims around 6 PM if you're looking for that particular vibe. The happy hour mini selection is amazing - a variety of food and drink discounts M-F 4-6pm!! Our server was so sweet and easy-going, and we genuinely felt cared for - definitely brought the experience up a level!!
I was visiting NY to go see a show, concert was great but the crowd ruined it for me. After going back home, I said 'nah lemme go back out for a nightcap.' With 30mins left Laurel was my bartender, very knowledgeable, the drink was what I needed especially it being last call, she's great! If I was staying another night, I'd be there again(earlier of course)
Very nice spot for drinks and happy hour. Service was great! I got the Saturn's return cocktail which was a perfect summer gun cocktail with grapefruit and passionfruit. Enter through the hungry ghost coffee shop which apparently stays open late serving cold brew and tea.
The tackiest speakeasy I ever went to was in Buenos Aires in one of the Palermo neighborhoods and was called Frank's. You had to enter through a telephone booth, and the password was "Michel Foucault." So needless to say, Bar Francis' slightly unnecessary speakeasy entrance through Hidden Ghost didn't overly bother me. I was mostly here to try the baklava inspired cocktail, which came complete with a piece of honeycomb and was an interesting way to start the evening, if a bit sweet. The menu here is occasionally and vaguely Turkish inspired across beverages and food. We shared a few of the mezzes, of which the warm hummus was the definitive favorite. All come paired with plain Turkish pide.
I had this place on my list for a while. The concept is intriguing. Having a bar connected to/hidden inside a café is a great concept in itself. Plus I like Hungry Ghost. You don't have to do a treasure hunt or put in a code to find the entrance. It is just behind the brown door in the cafe. The aesthetics of the place are very nice. They use colors other than black for their decor. The staff was generally nice and accommodating and technically there is WiFi available (through the cafe). I was there on a Wednesday at around 4:30 pm and it was empty. More people came around 5:30 when I left. In terms of options, since they are a cocktail bar, they had many options for cocktails in different categories, beer and wine choices and some non-alcoholic pickings. Plus since their happy hour is 4 to 6 PM, they did have some wines and a cocktail of the month available for cheaper (you have to ask the server what cocktail is available). The cocktails looked intriguing and had fun riffs. Because I had other plans, I just did a glass of the happy hour wine. I really appreciated the food and snack options they had. They went out of their way to be at least very interesting. They had raw oysters, shishito peppers and nuts you might expect (available for happy hour deals). But they also had unique twist like roasted oysters, miso popcorn and other warm and cold treats that could serve as a light dinner or pre-game. I was a fan of the roasted oysters Served with Urfa Chili-Sumac Butter & Parsley Sauce. I think this could be a good date night place. Or a for someone who likes unique drinks or wants to be a little bit fancy. I could definitely recommend people going here.
Came here on a Friday night. They accept reservations but I was happy to get a seat at the bar without a reservation. You enter through the coffee shop. The bar itself is dimly lit with ample seating. Good for groups, date night or a solo outing. I was impressed with the cocktail menu. I opted to try the Garden Variety. It's on tap which had me intrigued. Great flavor profile. Vodka, lemon, black peppercorn, Lavender, thyme, oleo-saccharum and citrus essence. I'd definitely order it again. I also tried the starling which was also really tasty. The bartender was busy but was quick and efficient with orders. Music wasn't too loud. I'd visit again.
Overall rating: 4.8 I've been here 3 times since January and love it as a great date spot. I've learned some of the drinks I've got might not even be on the menu anymore. Items I loved: - Oysters: 5/5 - Hummus: 4/5 nothing special - Areyes Kefta: 6/5 absolutely obsessed - Ornithopter 5/5 delicious read more
Nice cocktail bar with tasty drinks! I wouldn't say this is speakeasy themed necessarily (as in it's still pretty bright, feels modern, no jazz) but it is in the coffee shop and has well designed drinks. Everything tasted great! read more
1 month ago
Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Excellent old fashioned. The rest of the cocktail list looks amazing, but that is for next time! P. S. Kinda a if you know you know entrance finding situation. Don't panic, it's there. read more
I lovedddddddd my time here. Everything from ambiance, food, vibes, service was top-notch. It's a speakeasy so you'll enter via Hungry Ghost Café, and take a subtle entrance into the dark mysterious bar. The bar lighting dims around 6 PM if you're looking for that particular vibe. The happy hour mini selection is amazing - a variety of food and drink discounts M-F 4-6pm!! Our server was so sweet and easy-going, and we genuinely felt cared for - definitely brought the experience up a level!! read more
1 year ago
I was visiting NY to go see a show, concert was great but the crowd ruined it for me. After going back home, I said 'nah lemme go back out for a nightcap.' With 30mins left Laurel was my bartender, very knowledgeable, the drink was what I needed especially it being last call, she's great! If I was staying another night, I'd be there again(earlier of course) read more
2 years ago
Very nice spot for drinks and happy hour. Service was great! I got the Saturn's return cocktail which was a perfect summer gun cocktail with grapefruit and passionfruit. Enter through the hungry ghost coffee shop which apparently stays open late serving cold brew and tea. read more
1 year ago
The tackiest speakeasy I ever went to was in Buenos Aires in one of the Palermo neighborhoods and was called Frank's. You had to enter through a telephone booth, and the password was "Michel Foucault." So needless to say, Bar Francis' slightly unnecessary speakeasy entrance through Hidden Ghost didn't overly bother me. I was mostly here to try the baklava inspired cocktail, which came complete with a piece of honeycomb and was an interesting way to start the evening, if a bit sweet. The menu here is occasionally and vaguely Turkish inspired across beverages and food. We shared a few of the mezzes, of which the warm hummus was the definitive favorite. All come paired with plain Turkish pide. read more
I had this place on my list for a while. The concept is intriguing. Having a bar connected to/hidden inside a café is a great concept in itself. Plus I like Hungry Ghost. You don't have to do a treasure hunt or put in a code to find the entrance. It is just behind the brown door in the cafe. The aesthetics of the place are very nice. They use colors other than black for their decor. The staff was generally nice and accommodating and technically there is WiFi available (through the cafe). I was there on a Wednesday at around 4:30 pm and it was empty. More people came around 5:30 when I left. In terms of options, since they are a cocktail bar, they had many options for cocktails in different categories, beer and wine choices and some non-alcoholic pickings. Plus since their happy hour is 4 to 6 PM, they did have some wines and a cocktail of the month available for cheaper (you have to ask the server what cocktail is available). The cocktails looked intriguing and had fun riffs. Because I had other plans, I just did a glass of the happy hour wine. I really appreciated the food and snack options they had. They went out of their way to be at least very interesting. They had raw oysters, shishito peppers and nuts you might expect (available for happy hour deals). But they also had unique twist like roasted oysters, miso popcorn and other warm and cold treats that could serve as a light dinner or pre-game. I was a fan of the roasted oysters Served with Urfa Chili-Sumac Butter & Parsley Sauce. I think this could be a good date night place. Or a for someone who likes unique drinks or wants to be a little bit fancy. I could definitely recommend people going here. read more
Came here on a Friday night. They accept reservations but I was happy to get a seat at the bar without a reservation. You enter through the coffee shop. The bar itself is dimly lit with ample seating. Good for groups, date night or a solo outing. I was impressed with the cocktail menu. I opted to try the Garden Variety. It's on tap which had me intrigued. Great flavor profile. Vodka, lemon, black peppercorn, Lavender, thyme, oleo-saccharum and citrus essence. I'd definitely order it again. I also tried the starling which was also really tasty. The bartender was busy but was quick and efficient with orders. Music wasn't too loud. I'd visit again. read more
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I have now been here 3 times in about 6 months and this place has proven it never fails. The service is impeccable, the drinks are delicious, and the foods are delectable. I've been fortunate enough to experience one server all three times I've been there I think their name is Felix-- they have been so awesome and warm, likewise every person that works there has been such a joy. The drinks are so unique and balanced, even the mocktails are worth trying. Every time it's a wonderful experience, so much so that some friends have canceled their other plans to join. I want to keep this place on the dl but I also want to praise it for its quality and I can't wait to plan my next night there. read more
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