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My order: Diet Coke The Review: A Diet Coke for $5 wtf! Okay now that I got that out of my system, basement is a cool speakeasy vibe serving steaming hot Asian dishes. My friend loved her shrimp. It had a peanut sauce that smelled amazing. There were no gluten free options, so I just had an expensive and very small Diet Coke. I'd recommend going for a casual bite and hang in a dimly lit environment.
Speakeasy like entrance brings some whimsy to the dark lit room. Friends gathered in all parts of the basement, a long bar placed directly along the center. Staff is friendly. There were only two working the night I went. There are photo display moments, but overall the vibe is very calm and friendly. The fresh popcorn was a perfect addition on a cold night. I'd recommend coming here late night.
Pure luck finding this cool speakeasy bar. No kidding, just walking down the street and saw the sign and then a vintage coke machine that had to be the secret passage to this dope bar/lounge. It's spacious and with very cool vibes. The bartenders were cool and can whip up your faves. Came here on a weeknight after dinner and it was pretty empty which was awesome since it felt like we had it all to ourselves but imagine this place gets busy on the weekends. Really enjoyed this place.
We stumbled upon this bar after eating dinner in China Town. What a great little speakeasy. The cocktails were great, the bartender was friendly, and we were given free kettle corn! There were games to play too, we just didn't partake. So fun!
Oof, I had a pretty bad allergic reaction from the smoke and mirrors cocktail. Not necessarily the bar's fault since I don't really know what I was allergic to, but probably won't be back. The interior is cute! Not sure what the target audience is though. When we were there, there were only 3 other parties and one was a bunch of business men in a meeting, one was a young group, and one seemed like a rowdy bachelor party playing beer pong. I like the concept, but something missed the mark.
Very vibey and cute speakeasy in Chinatown. The music was a bit loud too loud to have a conversation. There is free popcorn (Boom Chicka Pop kettle corn flavor) which is fun. The decorations are cute & there are some games scattered throughout. There is shuffle board (or cup pong) and darts that I saw. Always nice where there is entertainment other than talking and drinking. My only complaint regarding the staff was the waitress was being pushy when I said I was not drinking and did not want water. Everyone else at the table had drinks and If i said twice I was not ordering something, please stop asking. I was only going to be there for a few.
The drinks were just okay, but I would come here for the vibe and the reprieve that this place offers from the sometimes hectic Chinatown streets. If you're planning a food crawl, this place is perfect as a pit stop if you need to grab a drink or two, use the restroom etc in a cool speakeasy space. Or even if you want to end up here after dinner in the area. It's a nice loungey space, with cool tables and dim lighting. The space is located downstairs and behind a coke fridge, which is a fun vibe. The drinks were standard - nothing to write home about, but they meet a need that the neighborhood desperately benefits from - a fun speakeasy watering hole for people to enjoy in the heart of Chinatown. I do wish this place success, and would give them another shot.
This little speakeasy bar in Chinatown is located in the basement through a vending machine door. If you didn't know about it, you'd walk right by without noticing. Once inside, the space had plenty of seating with beer pong tables. Since it was still early, it wasn't busy at all when we arrived. I got the HK Milk Punch ($16) while the boyfriend had the Chinatown Old Fashioned ($25). I also love that they offer FREE popcorn. And this isn't just regular butter popcorn, but a bit of a caramel-glazed popcorn. This is perfect with the drinks. While I didn't think the HK Milk Punch didn't really taste like a milk tea (if that's what they're going for), it was still refreshing and good. The Old Fashioned was strong too albeit quite pricey. The little popcorn that came with the cocktail was adorable, but a little pointless when you get complimentary popcorn anyways. Good, chill spot to hang out with some Asian-inspired cocktails. Seriously love the free popcorn here too. It was a hot day, so the AC was also blasting here and felt amazing. Great bar to hang out at while in Chinatown area.
Stopped by early on a Saturday, and it was empty. The bartender told us to take a seat and she would come by and take our order - I got a coffee cocktail (Java Ink, $16) while my partner ordered a beer. The complimentary popcorn was good (it was kettle corn!) and is always a fun touch. I'm sure it can get crowded, but it was the perfect first spot to grab a drink before our dinner reservation.
Been wanting to visit & it did not disappoint! Fun watching people try to figure out how to enter. Inside...bartender was awesome in matching us up w/the perfect drinks. The vibes were fun once the evening picked up. Games to add to an already fun atmosphere. Great food selection to boot. This will be my go to when I have friends from out of town.
I came here for a mixer event one day and loved the space! Hidden behind a coca cola machine, this speakeasy is a nice gem in Chinatown. The space is lively, has multiple areas where you can chill or play games with friends and a live DJ. The drinks here are pretty good, and I would love to come back again.
Not sure of the address but the food was great! I absolutely loved the mapo tofu, the beef chow fun was sooooo flavorful, definitely top tier, the fried rice was great, and the dumplings in hot oil had an incredible texture but too much vinegar for me.. the bartender was a little rude but my friend is not from around here so she took his hand wave as inappropriate or something? Idk.
Stopped by the bar for a drink before dinner. A very cool spot with a Coca Cola fridge door as the entrance. When you walk in your in an underground bar with about 20 tables and some beer pong tables in a dark setting. Plenty of lit signs on the wall. The bartenders provided great services and the drinks were relatively cheap and had plenty of draft beer options. Would definitely come back for some drinks and to try their new food menu.
1 year ago
Excellent drinks. Fun vibe. Games. Friendly bartenders. Oh and a secret entrance! What more could you ask for? Came here with the spouse and it was a big hit. First you have to find the place, and I'll leave that for somewhere else. IYKYK. You walk in off the street and piw you're in a cool speakeasy. Comfortable seats. Great music (80s/90s new wave the night I went.) The drinks were superb. Get the ones with Mezcal! Or not. They were all good. Have fun with the games, we played their version of sorry. The food was unique as well. Just the sauce for the fries was having us guessing what was in it. read more
I visited Basement in Chinatown with friends who were visiting from Texas. We had already stopped at Chinese Tuxedo and Apothéke, and they wanted to end the night with a speakeasy surprise. They found Basement and it ended up being a really fun pick. The atmosphere is lively and laid-back. There were tables available, the music was a good mix across genres, and the overall vibe felt social and easygoing. They have games like darts and beer pong, which makes it a great spot to actually hang out instead of just stand with a drink in your hand. Our waitress was super cool and attentive. The drinks were well crafted and enjoyable, and it felt like one of those places where you could stay for an hour or end up staying way longer without realizing. Basement is a solid go-to if you are bar hopping in Chinatown and want a spot that is casual, fun and not too serious. Definitely worth checking out, especially with a group. read more
I met up with a friend here while I was in New York and I will say this is a cool little place in Chinatown. The door is kind of like a secret door down stairs, which makes the entrance unique. The prices of the drinks are actually pretty decent as well and it gives a cool vibe and they also have a game room in the back. It is a little more intimate due to the lighting in the music that they play so it's a nice speakeasy to have a conversation. I will definitely visit here again while in New York. read more
My order: Diet Coke The Review: A Diet Coke for $5 wtf! Okay now that I got that out of my system, basement is a cool speakeasy vibe serving steaming hot Asian dishes. My friend loved her shrimp. It had a peanut sauce that smelled amazing. There were no gluten free options, so I just had an expensive and very small Diet Coke. I'd recommend going for a casual bite and hang in a dimly lit environment. read more
Speakeasy like entrance brings some whimsy to the dark lit room. Friends gathered in all parts of the basement, a long bar placed directly along the center. Staff is friendly. There were only two working the night I went. There are photo display moments, but overall the vibe is very calm and friendly. The fresh popcorn was a perfect addition on a cold night. I'd recommend coming here late night. read more
Pure luck finding this cool speakeasy bar. No kidding, just walking down the street and saw the sign and then a vintage coke machine that had to be the secret passage to this dope bar/lounge. It's spacious and with very cool vibes. The bartenders were cool and can whip up your faves. Came here on a weeknight after dinner and it was pretty empty which was awesome since it felt like we had it all to ourselves but imagine this place gets busy on the weekends. Really enjoyed this place. read more
We stumbled upon this bar after eating dinner in China Town. What a great little speakeasy. The cocktails were great, the bartender was friendly, and we were given free kettle corn! There were games to play too, we just didn't partake. So fun! read more
2 years ago
Oof, I had a pretty bad allergic reaction from the smoke and mirrors cocktail. Not necessarily the bar's fault since I don't really know what I was allergic to, but probably won't be back. The interior is cute! Not sure what the target audience is though. When we were there, there were only 3 other parties and one was a bunch of business men in a meeting, one was a young group, and one seemed like a rowdy bachelor party playing beer pong. I like the concept, but something missed the mark. read more
Very vibey and cute speakeasy in Chinatown. The music was a bit loud too loud to have a conversation. There is free popcorn (Boom Chicka Pop kettle corn flavor) which is fun. The decorations are cute & there are some games scattered throughout. There is shuffle board (or cup pong) and darts that I saw. Always nice where there is entertainment other than talking and drinking. My only complaint regarding the staff was the waitress was being pushy when I said I was not drinking and did not want water. Everyone else at the table had drinks and If i said twice I was not ordering something, please stop asking. I was only going to be there for a few. read more
2 years ago
The drinks were just okay, but I would come here for the vibe and the reprieve that this place offers from the sometimes hectic Chinatown streets. If you're planning a food crawl, this place is perfect as a pit stop if you need to grab a drink or two, use the restroom etc in a cool speakeasy space. Or even if you want to end up here after dinner in the area. It's a nice loungey space, with cool tables and dim lighting. The space is located downstairs and behind a coke fridge, which is a fun vibe. The drinks were standard - nothing to write home about, but they meet a need that the neighborhood desperately benefits from - a fun speakeasy watering hole for people to enjoy in the heart of Chinatown. I do wish this place success, and would give them another shot. read more
This little speakeasy bar in Chinatown is located in the basement through a vending machine door. If you didn't know about it, you'd walk right by without noticing. Once inside, the space had plenty of seating with beer pong tables. Since it was still early, it wasn't busy at all when we arrived. I got the HK Milk Punch ($16) while the boyfriend had the Chinatown Old Fashioned ($25). I also love that they offer FREE popcorn. And this isn't just regular butter popcorn, but a bit of a caramel-glazed popcorn. This is perfect with the drinks. While I didn't think the HK Milk Punch didn't really taste like a milk tea (if that's what they're going for), it was still refreshing and good. The Old Fashioned was strong too albeit quite pricey. The little popcorn that came with the cocktail was adorable, but a little pointless when you get complimentary popcorn anyways. Good, chill spot to hang out with some Asian-inspired cocktails. Seriously love the free popcorn here too. It was a hot day, so the AC was also blasting here and felt amazing. Great bar to hang out at while in Chinatown area. read more
2 years ago
Stopped by early on a Saturday, and it was empty. The bartender told us to take a seat and she would come by and take our order - I got a coffee cocktail (Java Ink, $16) while my partner ordered a beer. The complimentary popcorn was good (it was kettle corn!) and is always a fun touch. I'm sure it can get crowded, but it was the perfect first spot to grab a drink before our dinner reservation. read more
1 year ago
Been wanting to visit & it did not disappoint! Fun watching people try to figure out how to enter. Inside...bartender was awesome in matching us up w/the perfect drinks. The vibes were fun once the evening picked up. Games to add to an already fun atmosphere. Great food selection to boot. This will be my go to when I have friends from out of town. read more
I came here for a mixer event one day and loved the space! Hidden behind a coca cola machine, this speakeasy is a nice gem in Chinatown. The space is lively, has multiple areas where you can chill or play games with friends and a live DJ. The drinks here are pretty good, and I would love to come back again. read more
Not sure of the address but the food was great! I absolutely loved the mapo tofu, the beef chow fun was sooooo flavorful, definitely top tier, the fried rice was great, and the dumplings in hot oil had an incredible texture but too much vinegar for me.. the bartender was a little rude but my friend is not from around here so she took his hand wave as inappropriate or something? Idk. read more
Stopped by the bar for a drink before dinner. A very cool spot with a Coca Cola fridge door as the entrance. When you walk in your in an underground bar with about 20 tables and some beer pong tables in a dark setting. Plenty of lit signs on the wall. The bartenders provided great services and the drinks were relatively cheap and had plenty of draft beer options. Would definitely come back for some drinks and to try their new food menu. read more
Super cute underground speakeasy behind a coca cola machine. It has a lot of asian inspired cocktails and the one I had was very good! There's also small party games like darts and pong. I went on a Tuesday at 8PM so there weren't too many people but it seems like a nice place to chat and hang out with your friends. Would love to come back on the weekend. read more
Cool speakeasy in Chinatown! I didn't love the cocktails, which were a bit too strong for me, but the vibes were great. Loved that they had two beer pong tables and two darts areas in the back. Just wished they served food later (they stopped by the time we got there). We came on a Thursday night around 9 and there was plenty of space. read more
Such a fun place to be even on a Thursday night!! Must try the seasonal drinks and play a couple rounds of "beer" pong before you head out to the next bar! Service was great as well! S/o to the bartender who kindly helped me charge my phone in the back and consistently walked over to check in on us! read more
1 year ago
This lowkey underground speakeasy is an unexpected gem in the heart of Chinatown. Once you enter through the soda machine door, there's a retro interior with trendy lighting through out. The service was quick and nice. The drinks were very tasty. read more
3 years ago
Not bad! Edgy and younger crowd of people. Everyone looked like they were early 20s. It was giving E girl hahahaha. I think my favorite part was just people watching The music and drinks were good! They have a ping pong table. They also give you kettle popcorn to snack on at your table hahahaha. Cute little speakeasy though! People weren't dancing just vibing. read more
4 years ago
Busy, bumping spot! High energy and youthful. Good aesthetics and GREAT music. Love the "hidden" entrance. They have some seating along the wall, beer pong tables, and darts in the back. Drinks are Asian inspired - pretty good. A little expensive. I got the Shanghai mule and it was $16, but nice ginger taste, read more
4 years ago
Fairly new addition to the Chinatown bar scene. This speakeasy is inside a Coca Cola machine. Inside, you'll find a modern speakeasy that's pretty casual, with beer pong tables as well as a dart board. The cocktail list is fairly extensive. We tried the Chinatown Old Fashioned and the Smoke & Mirrors. Both were very well crafted and presented beautifully. The staff is attentive and responsive without being too intrusive. Came on a weeknight around 6:00pm and it was not too busy, there were around 4 - 5 open tables. read more
I've been wanting to try this spot for a long time and it did not disappoint. Loved that this establish is hidden behind a vintage Coca Cola door. For a Friday night, it was lovely but not impossible to find space which I liked. I got a couple mint-base drinks (south Hampton refresher and mint julep) which were amazing. They also have cute popcorn buckets to go with your drinks. Staff was friendly and efficient. If you're feeling lucky, there are some dart games in the back, and we walked past a group of people playing a version of beer pong. Overall, I had a good time, and it's a great place to kickback with friends, especially if you're looking for somewhere relatively chill for the evening. read more
5 years ago
Great addition to the neighborhood. Located in old Chinatown, the Basement bar is exactly what it sounds - you take a few flight of stairs to a basement where the door is an old vending machine. It's got hidden bar vibes and once you open the Coca cola vending machine door you're in this cavernous bar set up with multiple tables, 2 beer pong tables, and a few dart boards at back. Cool spot to hangout with friends or bring a date here. I came here with my girlfriend and later a few friends joined us on a Saturday night at around 7pm. Bar wasn't packed at 7, but did become super packed towards the end of night at 11. We ordered about 6-7 drinks for a first round and that bill came out to be ~$105 tip not included. Not bad at all. The drinks - we got the Monkey King (x4), Made in Brooklyn, and Shanghai Mule. Favorites were CLEARLY the Monkey King. The drinks were super flavorful and aesthetic. Loved how the monkey king came with a few blue berries as nibbles. Shanghai Mule was their twist of a moscow mule, couldn't go wrong with that during a summer night. Made in Brooklyn was also surprisingly refreshing and good! Also love how they serve complimentary popcorn as a bar snack. We ended up ordering a couple of these on the house! It had a slight caramel salty taste which was ADDICTING. Games were super fun, we ended up playing a round of Pong and a few rounds of darts. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Only con was the bathroom, probably leaves a bit more to be desired. Will definitely come back! read more
1 year ago
Speakeasy in middle of Chinatown. Delicious drinks. Great service. There are games setup as well if you are interested. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
Great place for drinks and if you want to have an audible conversation and drinks. Heads up they don't have food read more
3 years ago
Very cool location, has a speakeasy vibe with great signature drinks and unique liquors. Service was friendly and had good seating options. I had the Shanghai mule it was great had very nice candy ginger and not too ginger flavor. read more
2 years ago
This spot is so cute - especially the way you enter through the Coca Cola dispenser door. Look for the 'basement' sign on Mott Street to find it. The drinks were really good and looks like pre-covid they had a lot more games etc. Staff was friendly and service was great. Very cute spot to take friends or a date! Open now with safety measures in place. Please support your local businesses' read more
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Is there a coat check?
No there isn't. Make sure you leave your stuff close. My friend got his bag stolen
Do they have a happy hour?
Doesn't seem like it. More just a set menu of cocktails.
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