Came here after work around 630pm on a Tuesday for a coworkers birthday. Not crowded at all. We seated ourselves as a party of 9 (plenty of seats against the wall on the right side when you walk in) and ordered drinks. Fortunately for us, a coworker used to work here and another coworker comes often. They both knew the two bartenders working which was helpful when it came to ordering drinks. We first had a Yuzu cocktail that one of the bartenders made on the spot. It tasted like a lemonade and I loved it! The workers were friendly and attentive with refilling the complimentary popcorn and when my coworker accidentally spilled a drink. We moved towards the back of the store which had 2 tables for beer pong! Walking further back were the bathrooms and I even noticed there were darts. It started getting busy around 9pm but overall had a great time, would definitely come back! read more

Super fun vibes with super fun drinks! Very cool underground space with a great ambiance and friendly people. The drinks were great and service was greater. Would definitely recommend! read more

Stopped by the basement to meet some friends and I was genuinely surprised with this unassuming hole in the wall! It turned out to be a great small spot that definitely should be a go-to for those looking for an intimate place to grab drinks with friends in the neighborhood. My friend and I arrived around 5:30 on a Friday afternoon. When we approached the spot we realized it's a walk down staircase thats lower than street level. When you get to the entrance it's hidden by an old school coke machine that you've got to open to step into the space. Once inside you walk into a dimly neon lit space that has a bar on the left side, as well as tables against the wall, and a space in the back for beer pong and other table games! My friend and I sat at a table and our server came to us to take our drink orders. Since we came during their happy hour (5-8) we were able to get a few deals on our orders. I went with the pumpkin ale ($7) which was hoppy and filling. I'd definitely suggest it if you want a more neutral beer that still hits strong for the fall season. Overall this is definitely a more modern, speakeasy type bar that seems great to go with friends to. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in chinatown and need a casual spot for drinks! read more

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Fun speakeasy vibe! I went with friends on a Wed night and enjoyed some drinks before dinner. Our drinks were strong which helps justify the price. No food, but some popcorn to munch on. Had fun playing pong though we were all rusty at it. By 8:30 it was getting crowded and required yelling to talk, so we left for dinner. read more

A great bar in China Town that I had the pleasure of being taken to. I really digged the swanky ambience, chill atmosphere and craft cocktails. If you're ever in the neighborhood and in need of an adult beverage for a date, hangout, etc ... Check this place out. Cheers! read more

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A great low key bar to stop by in Chinatown if you want to catch up with some friends! This place gave off chill speakeasy vibes (the entrance was an old Coke machine that you opened up!) with dim lighting and neon signs for decor. The moment my friend and I got there, we were seated with our other friends on the couches. Our server was always super attentive and helpful - we never had an empty glass for too long. The best part in my opinion was the popcorn machine by the bar. They provide free popcorn to munch on and also offer happy hour deals from 5-8pm if you're on a budget! I had a lot of fun catching up with my friends here! They played music that was not too loud so that I didn't have to shout in order to have a conversation. There were tables in the back for beer pong and other misc table games. I arrived around 5:30pm on a Friday night and maybe 50% of the tables were taken. As I was leaving (around 8pm), almost every table was occupied. I could definitely see this place getting crowded on the weekends so I would recommend coming early if you wanted a table. read more

Came here on a Sunday night and Friday night with a few friends. Sunday is definitely more dead (as expected). There is a huge open space, so it may be kind of awkward for dates. On Friday night, however, man oh man this place is packed! I don't mean this in a bad way either. There is just a lot life here haha. Tables will be packed by around 10PM, so you'll most likely be standing around. There are beer pong tables and also some games in the back, which sets the scene perfectly for those who want to meet or socialize with new people. :) It's almost like you're going to a college party without all the college students and it's way more classy. Side note: there is no coat check. You can leave your jackets along the wall behind the tables. This is where everyone puts them. Regardless of whether or not you have a table. The entryway is really cute. I remember I was showing my friends who were visiting the city this place, and they were so skeptical that there was life in this dark and dirty street in Chinatown. The door is tucked away down the steps and is designed as a coca cola cooler door! I got the Shanghai Mule, HK Milk Punch, and Made In Brooklyn. Made in Brooklyn was my favorite drink by far. It was really refreshing especially with the cucumber and lemon! HK Milk Punch had a smokey aftertaste that I was not expecting nor I was a fan. The Shanghai Mule was nothing special in my opinion. Regardless, this is a place that I would return to and have returned to :) Highly recc for a group of friends just looking to have a good time and wanting to meet new people. read more

Always a vibe in here. There's many activities and the aesthetic is like an elevated frat party. Beer pong tables and dart boards were available for people to use. We love the speakeasy vibe and the coca cola door is definitely the star of the show. I would recommend if you were in the Chinatown area and go for a drink. read more

To the blonde Asian waitress who was looking after us (we came Thursday and Friday night): Please follow me on IG @sbwayd LOL Real review: Came on Thursday at around 7pm-8pm, it was really chill and the bar was dry but the vibes were good. Still had a good time before we went to our next one. On Friday, came at 8pm and the place was poppin. Lots of people there, everyone was belligerent, overall very fun and high energy. Highly recommend this place to set the mood for the rest of your night. If you manage to snag a table, I think it'd be fun to stay there the whole time. Everyone's pretty social and the staff do a good job making sure everyone is comfortable and having fun. read more

I love this place! I came here with a friend on a Friday night and luckily, it wasn't too crowded and we were able to secure a table. Yvonne was our server and she was littttt, even took a shot with us haha! Loved the vibes here. The drinks were delish and the shots went down smoothly (Ordered the Smoke n Mirror, Made in Brooklyn, green tea and lemon drop shots). There's also beer pong and darts in the back - definitely recommend for a fun group night out! read more

Top notch spot for beer pong. Had a great time, the scene was busy but not crowded. I also won a beer pong game, which never happens. read more

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Nice little hidden location with a cool entrance door. It was slow for the time we got there and the staff wasn't all that attentive. The drink was good tho. read more

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The Basement is a fun night time place to go with others to enjoy good music, games and tasty cocktails! Its good for a casual date night or night out with a group of friends. The drinks were definitely on the more expensive side but they were good and worth it considering the atmosphere. The Staff was nice and welcoming and it was relatively clean for a bar with a lot of drunk people. I would highly recommend for people visiting the city or locals who have not happened upon it yet! read more

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I ordered the monkey king. It's has a decorative monkey which didn't improve the taste. Good decoration tho. Drink had 3 blueberries but I had eaten one. My buddy got 4 tho. Caused a little tension in our group. ------ Entrance is a vintage coke vending machine. It's a nice touch to a niche bar. Good atmosphere and sometimes you can give music recommendations. Bartenders are incredibly friendly. There are two beer pong tables and a variety of other drinking games available. read more

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Located centrally in Chinatown, this speakeasy has plenty of parking at night, which is definitely a plus for NYC. Walking on the street, you wonder... where is this place?? Alas, you see the bouncers who greet you by scanning your license then you can proceed downstairs to a door that seemingly looks like an old school Coca Cola vending machine. You open the "coca cola" sign and a different world awaits you. This is a bar with fun games (beer pong, darts and others" but the ambiance is cool and the drinks are strong! What I liked best is that I was able to find a table and the bartenders were quick. The music was controlled by an aux cord but the drunk birthday girls in control of that cord that night made the music so much fun! And of course, I put in a request for some songs. Be advised this place is underground with no windows. Bathroom rating: I went twice. The first time, one bathroom was good and the other was nasty. The second time I went, the good bathroom turned gross. It was co-Ed and I think the guys peed all over the seat. Oh well, it's a bar so what do you expect? Overall, I would come again because I had a great time. Oddly enough, I saw quite a few police cars parked in the area so there may be a precinct nearby, I'm not sure. Just be aware of that note when drinking. read more

Cool spot, very millennial, hipster and up to date. I sound like a grandma but this place isn't my vibe but it could be yours! Beer pong tables, dope music, unique drinks and a secret entrance open the door for a fun night. IN the heart of the Chinatown, you would never know about this spot without the internet or word of mouth. It's very trendy and i recommend it to those who like the party scene read more

This place is wack. The service and workers are so rude. The girl was okay but the tall bartender was not. We were the only people in there and we simply asked if they recommended any bars or nightlife (since we're from out of town) and the employees started talking poop about this and that. "We're in the middle of a pandemic people expect it to be like it used to be blah blah" like bro be direct and come say it over here. If you know I can hear you, no one else is here. And I literally asked for recommendations I wasn't asking for a crowded place. Just somewhere you like to go. Terrible, mood killer. I'm not gonna lie the drinks were good though. read more

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A seemingly cool spot in Chinatown based on lines late night. To avoid crowds, stopped by alright when they open at 5pm on a weeknight. This place is literally in a "basement." Walk down the steps and open a vintage Coca-Cola door to enter the bar. Usually there's a bouncer there if it's late night. Going early, I got to open the door myself. The open concept gives space for people stand by the bar or be seated along the wall. They offer video games, and what looks like a drinking game. I was hoping to get a food and drink, but they no longer serve food. They haven't updated this online. Strictly drinks sold. Being early I asked for a mocktail. The bartender had more attitude than personality and kept saying it's better if I came late night. (Main reason for my rating) How about focus on being friendly and telling me about cool drinks you can make? Def did not get a warm inviting feeling. Anyway I got some blueberry drink, which was ok but seemed a bit watered down. The monkey was cute. Each order comes with a cute kettle corn popcorn box. Eventually a few more people joined and the waitress tried her best to keep up with everyone. Overall, cool looking inside and I can see this place being crowded with casually dressed young crowd (early 20s). For those who want a more chill experience to enjoy a drink, go early. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night 'round 7pm. The place is very easy to find. There's a bright yellow neon light that reads, "Basement." You walk down the staircase to the CocaCola door, the handle is on the left side. There is a bouncer when you immediately enter the door. The position of him is a bit awkward. Which I'll go into detail about later. The bar was pretty empty which was a nice surprise. The place reminds me of a PODHOTEL. Everything is lit up with backlights and neon. It plays the card hard. I grabbed a seat barside and ordered the Made in Brooklyn. A gin based drink (BK GIN!!!) garnished with dried flowers and blood orange. Really really tasty. The bartender was awesome too, He did me a solid and put the Rangers game on. I really appreciated it. 5/5 for him. The next drink I had was a 5 Spiced Life. Not that spicy, but alright. The beer pints are hardly pints but the same price of a pint... The only thing that is kind of a bummer is the prices here. They're more 12 dollar cocktails than 14/18 dollar cocktails. I'll be back for sure, but hopefully during happy hour. read more

THIS PLACE WAS SO FUN!! My new favorite bar in nyc! Loved how it was underground and hidden - which gave it a cool factor. Bouncers outside. But at the same time it was casual enough to wear what you wanted. They had two light up beer pong tables (cups filled with water). The crowd was young (but not like maru / ktown vibes). It was fun without being a rowdy mess. I love this place so much. There were tables to sit at and just talk with friends / have cocktails but also lots of people were standing. Great vibe. Bartender was quick with drinks. Wasn't too sweaty or hot like some other popular young people bars. In the back they have darts. read more

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Great spot! Love the coke machine door on the outside. Inside was unexpected and cute. Good music. Expensive but interesting and good drinks! read more

Basement (or is it #basement?) is a super fun place. They take their inspiration from Hong Kong game bars. As such, they have a bunch of digital tables for dice games (like craps, and this other tabletop game I'd never heard of before where the board looked like Sorry). Too cultural for you? Not to worry - they have beer pong tables and darts in the back. Pro-tip: to get in, go down the stairs to the right of Cha Chang Tang and walk through the Coca Cola fridge door. Of course, with games comes sports. They have a bunch of TVs behind the bar for your favorite sportsball games. Plus, when we were there, they reserved the last TV for a terrible direct-to-DVD Steven Seagal movie. You'd think with all this bro-friendly accouterments, I would hate this place. But on the contrary, they also have an excellent cocktail program and one hell of a whiskey selection. Dennis the bartender is excellent. Almost every cocktail has one or two very Asian ingredients in them. And some are just Asian takes on classics. I had the Monkey King (Scotch, Cynar, blueberry rhubarb shrub, shiso, yuzu, and ginger) and it was really good. Also had their Chinatown Old Fashioned (with Suntory Toki, and ginger) and it was well-balanced and strong. Also tried one of the lighter cucumber gin drinks, which was also quite tasty and refreshing. I will have to place the caveat that I was here on a weeknight. I imagine this place gets turned up on weekends. There's a DJ booth near the front, and I bet those beer pong tables get some mileage. So plan accordingly! read more

I love this place - starting with the super cool neon sign leading you downstairs to the awesome Coca Cola door. As I walked in, I noticed some game tables and another neon sign in there too. So why 4 stars, you ask? I got there around 8:15pm for a late dinner and it wasn't packed at all. The crowds started to pick up an hour later. We started with some Calamari ($8) as our appetizer. For the entree, we got Petite Steak Frites ($18). The service here is pretty bad. It took almost 25 minutes just to get our appetizer and over 40 minutes to get out entree. Our waiter seemed to have forgotten about us when it started to get busy too. It was pretty frustrating. If it wasn't for that, this place would have gotten 5 stars! The food was phenomenal! The calamari was crispy and delicious. The sweet & spicy aioli was the perfect dipping sauce with it. The steak frites were also great. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium and the truffle fries were super tasty and addicting. I was super happy with the food and the ambiance of this place but the service really ruined the vibe. I don't know if I would come back. read more

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Fun spot with pretty cool games you can play with friends , really good drinks. Love the Coca Cola door

I came here at 8pm Saturday and the place was empty. It did fill up by the time we left around 10pm. Music was an odd mix of everything you can think of. The decor was really cool. Service was absolutely terrible. The wait staff was never around to check up on us. It was quite annoying especially when we WANT to order more... - Calamari: Super crunchy but way too much batter. I don't remember seeing any actual squid. - Steak & truffle fries: Seasoned very well. The steak was cooked exactly how we liked it (medium). - Tuna tart: Tasted good but I wish they gave us more tuna. - Banh mi: NOT a banh mi at all. It was a flatbread with thin sliced lamb just as described on the menu. Tasted spicy. - Cocktails: I had the Made in Brooklyn which was delicious. Overall the food was very heavy. The drinks were decent. Service was so so sooo bad. I won't be coming back. read more

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cool speakeasy who's entrance is disguised as a Coca Cola door. came in @7:30 on a Wednesday and we were the only ones there. LOL. but then as the night went on it got more and more packed. I know this place used to be SUPER packed pre-covid. There's 2 big cup pong tables to play at free of charge. Drinks were pretty good but expensive Manhattan prices. I didn't see a food menu but there was complimentary popcorn for the table :) Docking off a star because the bathroom there was the worst bathroom I have ever smelled in my entire life oh my GOD it was absolutely horrible. if you're reading this PLEASE AVOID THIS BATHROOM AT ALL COSTS. AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE. writing this is giving me PTSD. read more

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Pretty cool bar that's nice and chill on the weekdays and early on during the weekends. Weekend late at night gets pretty rowdy and gets pretty packed. read more

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What a fun surprise. We were in Chinatown for dinner and looking for a night cap. I love a good speakeasy. We walked down the stairwell to open a vintage vending machine as the door into a really cool space. It was a vibe. There was a fun selection of themed drinks, I had the spring blossom & my husband had the smoke & mirror. Both drinks were tasty and strong. We ordered at the bar and took them to sit at a table. They had beer pong & we were able to chat with friends. It was such a good time and we highly recommend. read more

Was a super nice little bar! All the little tables were taken unfortunately but my group had a great time playing some beer pong! Would a nice little spot for a casual date night! Great vibe and service! read more

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great vibes. great drinks. no food atm bc the kitchen is doing renovations. diverse crowd all hours of the night.

The BEST kept secret in china town. Walk toward Coca Cola facade to find the bar! The staff is hospitable, the drinks are delicious and the atmosphere makes you feel high class. It's an experience you can't miss while you're in New York. Our amazing bartenders were Ricardo (Ricky) and David (Dave) so keep an eye out for them! Shout out to the bar that topped off our last night in the city. read more

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Let us start with the good. It is a beautiful space with nice decor, a bright cool looking sign, and the atmosphere is a young, hip bar. It is a great idea to finally put a bar like this in the middle of Chinatown. It has a plain store front, so I guess it could be a "speakeasy/cocktail" bar, but not really. It is just a bar with some cocktails on the menu. The service is very slowwwww. The bartenders do not really have the sense of urgency when tending bar. It was not that busy, but it still took a while to get the order from me. They were very nice though. Once they got the order, it was fine. The drinks were NOT good. I got their take on the Old Fashion and it just did not work. It was not much of an Old Fashion, and very heavy on the booze. Old Fashions are already heavy on the booze. I do not remember my wife's order, but she was not impressed either. They had games, which my wife and I love games. There was someone passing out dice and even at 2am they allowed games. There was also beer pong which I have mixed feeling about... I also love beer pong, but it really confuses the theme. I assume they thought a basement of friends playing games, but I think they want to be upscale too. They are pretty new, so maybe things will improve. We would definitely try again if we are in the area and maybe my review will change. read more

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You get to walk through a Coca-Cola!! I came here on a Saturday night with some friends for drinks, after hearing good reviews from other people. It's a nicely decorated bar but it was super packed, probably because it was a Saturday night. The drinks were good, everyone was satisfy with their drinks. Will definitely come back on a weekday where I'll be able to get a table and sit. read more

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This place was awesome ! Drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was great. We got there at 8:20 and only waited about 20 minutes outside. This bar was a fun little experience. You have do go down a few stairs where you're met with a Coca Cola door. Behind this door is non other than the #basement bar. We got a few drinks, to the left my boyfriend got the HK Milk Punch & to the right, I got the 5 Spiced Life. Both super yummy! We will definitely be returning! read more

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This is a quirky spot in Chinatown (that isn't very Asian). It really is a basement location down narrow stairs from the street. My daughter and I each were served a (very strong) unique cocktail that was garnished with a citrus wheel that had been dehydrated--I wouldn't say that garnish was good so much as thought-provoking: "Why? Why go to that trouble?" They were set up with lit tables to play beer pong and another team drinking game that my millennial daughter hadn't seen before. It was a convenient place to spend an hour. read more

Waitress is rude. Doesn't make eye contact with the female customers cuz she is too busy flirting with the guys. Understand that u want more tip, but if u care about ur female customers u actually will get more money. read more

Went here after dinner with my boyfriend, and we loved it! Drinks are reasonably priced, and delicious. We tried the fried calamari, it was crispy, the sauce was flavorful, it was perfect. The staff was very kind, and attentive. Wonderful little cozy spot to have some drinks, a chat with friends, or have a date. And the Coca Cola machine door was dope. Will most definitely be coming back! Love, love, love. read more

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On of my favorite bars in Chinatown ! Great for a date or even to hang out with friends . The monkey king is my favorite drink and always made to perfection! Bartender was helpful in making a selection . They have beer pong in the back and tv screens for the games. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night with my co-workers and it was pretty empty - must say I definitely preferred that to an overly crowded bar. Their drinks were good - had a gin and tonic and The Made In Brooklyn! The made in Brooklyn had a dried flower and orange garnish. One of my friends had cute monkey decor for her drink and another had a popcorn clipped to the room if the glass! The vibe of the place was meant for IG. Film walking down a stairs and opening the Cola Vending Machine door to the interior inside. Inside they also have games to play but apparently beer pong is typically supposed to start at 10pm? But our group was eventually allowed to play (likely bc we were the only ones really there?). IG: @phothegram read more

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If I could leave zero stars I would. My friend and I entered this bar while It was completely empty and sat to look at the menu until we decided on what to possibly drink. after about 10 minutes more people started to come and a very rude waitress with a bad haircut approached my friend and I and became immediately hostile once we told her we may not order alcohol but would like a water for now. She said "well why are you here if you aren't gonna drink" being the only black persons of color in there at the time, this felt extremely prejudiced and alienating to say the least. The manger (i believe) was apologetic about the situation, fortunately. Regardless, I will definitely not be back. read more