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    4.3 (35 reviews)
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    Rebecca P.

    Great place for happy hour! Such a good selection of drinks and bar food! I am definitely coming back so I can keep trying things. it gets pretty crowded but the place is so cute and the service was good. They have daily specials that I'll have to come back for as well.

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    Christina L.

    Such a great spot for a night out in LES! Obviously they have Guinness on tap at a pretty decent price as well. I ordered the apples to apples cocktail and it was delicious too. It can definitely get a little crowded at night but if you're lucky you can snag a seat at the bar and banter with the bartenders.

    Josh W.

    Bar Revival is a total standout in the LES. This gem manages to feel like both a cozy candlelit den and a high-energy hangout, while serving pancakes that might honestly be the best in all of NYC. Whether you're here for the signature cocktails or the unbeatable weekend atmosphere, this spot is a must-visit.

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    Kelly G.

    We were really excited to try this new spot, but didn't know what to expect since there were very few reviews, especially pictures/mentions of food. Overall excellent for happy hour, and a one-on-one get together (focused around drinks) but not conducive for groups, or dinner. The most important thing to note is that it gets extremely loud. It was difficult to hear the person across the table from me, and next to me at times. So I would also not consider this location for a date if you are genuinely trying to get to know someone or catch up. We came with a small group (5 people) expecting to grab food and a quick drink before an event understanding that there are some great and interesting happy hour deals. The plates are very small, including the "shareables" and mains. Ordering enough for everyone made the bill really expensive, even when we drifted towards the happy hour deals. The menu isn't exactly a crowd pleaser, so I would not recommend for dinner. The drinks are lovely, and the shared bites are great if you know the portions are small. All of the food came out quickly which was a plus! The cacio pepe, even though its listed as a main, was only 4 or 5 forkfuls. But it was also our favorite order of the night. The steak frites were also good, and the fried zucchini was also a larger shareable. I did not care for the cantaloupe salad (mostly just cantaloupe and cheese).

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    Natalie G.

    Such a great Christmas bar without the crowds and overpriced cocktails! Decorated in a very classic Christmas way. We had great spritzes and great service! We made a reservation and they were pretty busy on a Wednesday night but were still able to seat walk ins.

    Anna H.

    We've been here twice in a month. Once for happy hour and once for brunch. Love the staff and how trendy it is. We ordered the watermelon Paloma, the Forune teller, and Strawberry rhubarb shot. All great. The risotto balls are delicious. Italian American approved. The gem Ceasars salad was fresh, nice tart anchovies flavor snd nice parm chunks. Nice portions with everything. The chicken sandwich was outstanding. Great aioli Pickled Fresno chili. Fantastic choice. Bacon egg n cheese sandwich very new york. Good fries. Buttermilk chocolate chip pancakes outstanding. Light n tasty. The panacota good too. A solid meal.

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    Emily G.

    Bar Revival is a newly opened bar in LES Has a Happy Hour menu, but also offers an extensive cocktail menu. My boyfriend and I tried 3 cocktails. I'm no cocktail connoisseur, so I asked the staff for a recommendation based on my preferences of "light, fruity, not too sweet". They recommended the "Apples to Apples" drink which was PERFECT for me. Surprisingly didn't have strong notes of apple. The combination of the ingredients were so great! We also tried their food, which is all meant for sharing. The arancini was great (although wish there were more than 3). The charred cucumbers sounded so unique that I HAD to try. They were good! My favorite was for sure the Casio e Pepe. The staff told me how the chef uses 4 different peppercorns for it! It is a cute vibe for a date night or catch up spot. A great edition to the Lower East Side! You MUST try their drinks!!

    Ashley B.

    The vibe is off and the servers were weird. They did not want to serve or speak to us. Great cocktails but I wouldn't come here again. It was way too hot and you couldn't even hear the music. I say no...

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    Dayo E.

    Definitely more of a cocktail and drinks place than a food place. I'd like to go back just for drinks so I can up the rating as I came here for food as well. The place is in lower East side and has open windows at one of the tables to the outside. It's not super loud but still very active. Your standard dimly lit but still nice vibe. The service was good but I did notice that they were in a hurry to get us out of there, coming over several times to clear random items from our table. It got pretty awkward for my friends as the server kept staring and a guy who seemed like the manager or owner came and did likewise. Food itself is pretty meh hence why I want to return for drinks. The cocktails we had were pretty good.

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    Sarah S.

    Apples to apples drink was fire. The food was pretty solid too! The Caesar was so fresh and light. Cacio e Pepe was rich and creamy. Great ambiance and service. It does get pretty loud and busy on a Saturday night.

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    Amanda D.

    If you're like me and found this place via TikTok or IG, then i'm here to tell you to believe the hype. This restaurant is definitely one that won't break the bank and the quality of food and drinks are worth it. I recommend making a resy as it packs out fast and while the bar is fairly large, seats go by quick. The bartenders are super attentive and helpful when It comes to what to order from the menu. They have happy hour until 7 Sunday - Friday and all of the drinks offered are under $10 (a steal). Outside of Happy Hour they also have daily drink specials all day long which is another steal and I love the fact that the drink specials and happy hour specials aren't just limited to the bar. My only complaint is that i wish for $19 the burgers and sandwiches came with fries other than that, this spot is fairly solid. Perfect spot for a date, to grab a few drinks with coworkers or to catchup with friends.

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    Vidhi S.

    I have been to bar revival twice once for their newly launched brunch menu, and the other time for enjoying some amazing cocktails. For brunch everything's delicious including their chicken burger and my favorite was the French toast. When it comes to drinks, they have some creative cocktails and some famous ones like espresso martini is my personal favorite, but I also like their aperol spritz and the Golden sky, which is a gin cocktail. It's always a great vibe here and the service is amazing. The Bartender makes some great recommendations depending on what you are in the mood to drink

    Tomato Toast -- very simple but so tasty. each of them are only $3 for HH on the day I went. Snacks change on the daily!

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    Drinks were good but they charged $5 for blue cheese olives and $3 to make your drink dirty.

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    Great happy hour margaritas! Good ambiance and snacks. Was able to hang out with friends but did have to leave exactly at the 90minute point

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