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    Bitter Monk

    4.6 (10 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Queen of the desert
    Carissa C.

    The atmosphere of Bitter Monk is high end and intimate. It would be a perfect date night spot or an overdue catch up with a friend. The staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable about their spirits and cocktails. I believe they make their own alcohol on premise and also infuse the flavors, which you can see through a glass wall. The cocktail I tried was spectacular and they also have a happy hour menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a private place at Industry City.

    Christina V.

    Gorgeous space , but felt a little more like an office than a cocktail bar. My drinks were strong but just okay, they were whiskey based. The gin based drinks were a lot better

    Jillian B.

    My partner and I were in the area for a show recently and noticed Bitter Monk had just opened, so we made sure to prioritize coming to BM for a drink beforehand! For those who dont know, Bitter Monk is owned by the same team at Sugar Monk, which is an amazing cocktail bar in uptown manhattan. We walked in on a Saturday around 3pm and it was fairly quiet, but we were excited to find out it was happy hour. We both ordered drinks off the happy hour menu, along with the $6 black Truffle popcorn. The drinks were delicious and boozy... and who doesn't like a good Truffle popcorn?!?! We enjoyed everything so much we split one more cocktail and another order of popcorn. Bitter Monk is a bit hard to find as it's on the second floor of IC.. But totally worth going to!

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    Paul C.

    A cute bar with impeccable cocktails. We tried the menu items Negroni and one other that was a little spicy both were delicious and a reasonable price. Industry City now has pretty much everything you could want. Friendly staff here too plus there is a tasting room.

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    An amazing intimate cocktail bar. Tasty cocktails, wine and beers. I highly recommend this place.

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    For those who dont know, Bitter Monk is owned by the same team at Sugar Monk, which is an amazing cocktail bar in uptown manhattan.

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    Cocktail bar conjoined to the Widow Jane Distillery. Full offering of Widow Jane products with many…read morehard to find options. Everything was offered as one or two ounces pours, so you could sample a bunch or relish exclusive bottles. I had one ounce of the Lucky Thirteen for $15. I typically see the bottle at a $200-$300 price point, so it was nice to get a taste without the huge splurge. Wonderful aroma. Sweet and vanilla forward reminding me of marshmallows. Sweet corn flavor too eventually switching over to more spicy flavors from the run in the late flavor and during the finish. Staff was quick, friendly, and helpful. There was one single occupancy restroom. Dynamic atmosphere. Huge sprawling windows allowing plenty of breeze and sunlight when opened. They have monstrous black out curtains which can be draped to instill a classic dim and romantic speakeasy vibe.

    While in the area, we stumbled across this bar which was right up my alley. They have a great…read moreselection of whiskey and most of their cocktails are whiskey-based as well. The vibes are classy with an entire wall of bottles lit up for a nice ambiance. Since we had our pup with us, we sat in the patio. I ordered the Rye Tea Punch ($16) while the boyfriend got the 10 Year Old Fashioned ($16). It was so cute how my drink came in a little clear teacup, which was a nice touch. The only thing that was disappointing was the slow service. We had asked for the check, but it never came around after waiting 15 minutes. We had reservations to get to, so the delay was annoying. I ended up walking up to the bartender to close out the tab since we never got our check.

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    Went for the burger. Very overrated and overpriced. My husband and I both thought the meat lacked…read moreflavor and bun was too hard. Didn't taste like it was toasted or buttered either just like a stale roll. Had much better burgers in NY less than $34.

    Traveled on what felt like an Odyssey-like journey from Hamilton Heights to Red Hook Tavern, and it…read morewas absolutely worth the trip. I arrived at 12:15 p.m. on a Thursday and was seated immediately as a party of one, despite the restaurant being completely packed. If you're hoping to grab lunch--especially with a group of two or more--I highly recommend getting there around 11:30 a.m. The service was thoughtful and attentive even at full capacity. I started with an IPA before ordering the star of the show: the Dry-Aged Cheeseburger (recommended medium), priced at $34. It completely lived up to the hype. Easily one of the top three burgers I've ever had, alongside Au Cheval and Nowon. Red Hook Tavern doesn't overcomplicate things. It's a "run up the middle" approach to burger-making: simple execution with exceptional ingredients. The top bun is slightly dense, while the lightly toasted bottom bun perfectly soaks up the juices. The patty is grilled beautifully, the cheese has an incredible char, and the onions underneath help balance the richness. It's a testament to how quality ingredients and precise execution can produce something extraordinary. I'd be remiss not to mention the cottage fries. They're unbelievably addictive and the perfect supporting act to the burger. Red Hook Tavern is a true NYC institution, and I highly recommend making the trip to Red Hook for this burger alone.

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