Brandy Library just checks all the boxes for I want in a bar. Quiet, elegant setting. Comfortable lounge seating. And a drink list that never ends. read more

What an amazing bar I love everything about this place visited with 2 of my boys and we had a great time the tasting flights are amazing I recommend cognac flight number 3 it was amazing thank me later read more

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Great bar with a speakeasy feel in the downstairs room. Great cocktails overall. Service is great and everyone is nice amd welcoming. read more

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We were back in New Yawk (our hometown) for the holidays and met up with old friends and they are apparently regulars here so we were warmly welcomed and seated in the back near their immense wall of bottle of spirits. The brandy library is as stated - a warm and inviting old school room filled floor to ceiling with bourbons and whiskeys and tequilas (no vodkas FYI) and a price list that reflects the fancy shmancy vibe they are selling here. I liked it but I'm not crazy about paying those prices for each and every glass of spirits. Our wives had mixed drinks that looked well mixed and served beautifully but my buddy and I drank bourbon pours on the rocks and the bill $$& added up quickly. They served a basket of Brazilian cheese puffs which was a clever idea but they arrived cold and as such lost their pizazz upon arrival. Nice room, kinda formal and snooty and at a price point that I really wasn't up for that night. I'd rather spend my $$ buying a few great bottles and drinking with friends at home. Just sayin. Good for what it is. read more

Brandy Library has long been the most special place to go in New York City for sipping fine spirits. It starts with an unparalleled library setting, wall to wall shelves of beautiful spirits bottles backlit by a warm, golden glow that suffuses the whole space. Cozy seating arrangements of plush, dark leather chairs welcome quiet conversation. It is a sophisticated bar, a place to learn of and to savor spirits served neat or on the rocks. The spirits menu is extensive and impressive. I am happy to point blindly (within a price range for the day) from the seemingly endless lists of whiskey and brandy, of rum, tequila, and mezcal, and fortified wines and apertifs/digestifs. For more direction, or just help, the staff are assured, knowledgable, and will make every attempt to de-intimidate the list and find something fitting. There are some wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks to suit those in the party not looking for spirits. There's quality food here too, and it is worthwhile to build a meal from the small plates while sipping on fine spirits. Regular snacks include charcuterie and cheese plates, perfect gougeres, giant olives, and whiskey roasted nuts. The greatest pandemic-related change is the addition of outdoor dining, with a few covered seating arrangements by the entrance, and a sizable open set-up on the street and sidewalk. They've done what they can to make this accommodating for the cold, with heat lamps and offers of blankets, and it remains very much worth visiting. Check their website or social media accounts for updates. read more

Brandy Library - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The drinks and the ambiance were both perfect, and the servers and hosts are so knowledgeable that it really feels like an experience when you're learning about the different drinks. read more

We came with a group of 4 on a Thursday night around 8pm and were seated immediately. We sat next to the wall of alcohol, which really added to the experience. Had a more classy feel and I'd recommend it for groups larger than 2. Friend and I split two tastings, 1 tequila and 1 cognac. Each pour was 0.5 ounces, which was sufficient for splitting. The tequila tasting was the most unique. I liked the reposado and anejo the most. Each drink had a distinct flavor and really matched the descriptions of the card. The cognac tasting was more of a miss for me. Each cognac tasted progressively stronger, but otherwise tasted more or less the same. First time doing a tasting for either alcohol so it was a good experience to try with the standard tastings. read more

Brandy Library - Tequila tasting - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great selection, knowledgeable staff and enjoyable ambiance. We didn't order food, but the menu seemed nice. read more

Brandy Library - Lounge area - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great selection of whiskey and brandy. If you are looking for a quiet and classy date spot this is it! read more

Brandy Library - Bar area - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place. Have been here quite a few times and it's amazing. Service is too notch and highly skilled read more

Brandy Library - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The brandy library is such a cool place to grab a drink. The atmosphere is sophisticated and commands respect - note the sign at the door saying they only allow people that are 25 and up. They have a very long menu compiled of very rare spirits. Staff were very knowledgeable and service was what you would expect - excellent. Highly recommend. read more

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Such a cool environment! The ambiance is great, the bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the drinks are amazing. I am now a manhattan lover:) highly recommend going and trying the tastings. read more

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You could go to the Brandy Library for a Dewars on the Rocks, but you wouldn't! If you've never had the rare Oban 32 year old and can't find it ANYWHERE, the Brandy LIbrary is the place to go. The ambiance and service is amazing but the whiskies are the stars. Never had the rarest Hibiki, come to the Brandy Library. Love unique, small batch, craft Bourbons, come to the Brandy Library. You get my point. The harder it is to find, the more likely it is that the Brandy Library will have it. read more

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A must destination anytime we're in NYC. sophisticated and upscale. amazing choice of spirits. bartenders have an amazing knowledge base of history, origin and quality. read more

Claims to be cigar friendly. Not an accurate statement. We were allowed to sit at a table on the street curb in the cold, no heater. Interior is cool, service was great, beverages average. read more

Had a great experience on a Saturday afternoon. They typically don't seat groups greater than 6, but accommodated our group of 8 in a private room that happened to be vacant. We spent hours there enjoying tasting flights, cocktails, wine and nibbles. Service was attentive and hospitable. The space is refined yet warm. Would recommend, especially if you enjoy whiskey. You MUST get the gougeres! read more

Brandy Library - Wall of Whisky! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Dark and sexy vibe. Great place for drinks or a light snack. They also just don't have brandy. I ordered the mezcal flight! They have flights for a variety of alcohol and they are all high quality. Great place for a date night or even a large group. Def a must go to if you're an alcohol enthusiast or simply want a variety. read more

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Made a quick visit to Brandy Library for a night-cap on Friday. The space is incredible and the wide variety of selections are impressive, but the price-tag is high. Quality: After dinner decided to have a drink at Brandy Library. From the moment you walk in, it is hard not to be in awe of the wide selection of drinks available. Every wall is filled with bottles, truly living up to its name. I went with a Cocktail, Tijuana No. It had mezcal, chili pepper syrup, pineapple juice, and cilantro. It was an iteration of a cocktail I frequently order, and I enjoyed this version. They also had a fun looking food menu, but we did not indulge in any snacks. Quantity: Standard size and strength cocktails. Value: $19 for the various standard Cocktails. Ambiance: Brandy Library is located in the Tribeca area of Manhattan. It is a very stylish bar and it has a beautiful space. They have a long bar along the right wall and then comfortable lounge chairs filling up the space along the left wall. The walls themselves are bookcases, which replaced the books with an assortment of liquor bottles. The lights highlight the massive collection and create a warm mood. The music was jazz classics, which felt appropriate for the space. Crowd: The warm and sophisticated space was a major draw on a cold Friday evening. Service: They were kind to find us a seat when the bar was quite busy. The bartender we interacted with was friendly and efficient. Parking: A fair amount of street parking in the area. read more

Brandy Library - Tijuana No - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Coolest spot ever...if you are a fan of dark liquor this is the place to be. Beautiful bar and lounge with creative decor and expansive menu. Lower level room is perfect for small private parties and tastings. read more

Wouldn't honor our reservation, that was made and approved a month ago. Pathetic. What a joke of an establishment.

The main guy had a serious attitude, we had a group and a large amount of people showed up. They didn't like us ordering a lot of whiskey or us ordering cigars. You should avoid unless you are in a couple read more

Such a cool little spot! Loved the alcohol decor and the sliding ladder, the vibes were perfect. Ordered both the Nipon 1 and 2 flights. The Nipon 1 selection is pretty much available at any grocery store, so I'd recommend going with Nipon 2 or something else on the menu. Loved whoever wrote the tasting notes, it was definitely a topic of conversation! The hamachi app was good and the sliders were just Ok. The host who seated us was extremely friendly. read more

Brandy Library - Nipon II tasting - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Library is a very apropos part of this place's name as the atmosphere felt like one. If you like a quiet space where you can appreciate the subtle notes and tones of whatever brown liquid is in your glass, this is the place for you. They have just about everything in spirits and the display on the shelves is quite impressive. Also check out the spiral staircase that leads to a small private room (bit musty). The seating is comfortable and the staff was attentive and friendly. read more

I was in awe of the library of whiskey stacked on shelves like books, once you entered this place. They have a tasting list as well as brandy by region/ country etc. I loved this experience. It's dimly lit and romantic. The staff was not as attentive as I would have liked, after making an order 20 mins later still didn't get our plate. We summoned him over again and he said he'd forgotten. Ok things happen, it's busy etc. Another 15 mins passed and we just forgot about it and called it a night. The brandy experience was great otherwise. I'd still visit again because the overall ambiance is amazing. read more

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Grabbed drinks here after dinner and it was perfect. Such a cool cozy, chic bar with amazing vibes!

Hidden away in TriBeCa - if you want a fantastic cocktail in a very special environment (pre or post dinner, or just a drink) go here! The Brandy Library has a really extensive selection of spirits of all types. There truly is something for every taste. The cocktails are very nicely crafted, and the food offerings are small, but very nice. I really liked the library/spirits décor of the place as well. It's a lovely atmosphere with a real Mad Men type feel to it. The staff were knowledgable about the whiskeys and the atmosphere was warm and comfortable. First, the ambiance. All of the bottles are lined up on mahogany bookcase shelves around the room, hence "the library". There are ladders on wheels to move along the shelves. You sit in comfortable buttery leather club chairs. It is illuminated nicely, so the feeling is very intimate. it's also very quiet compare to other bars in city. I can't express the value of being able to converse with people. MAKE SURE to make a reservation - they don't allow standing room, so if there are no seats you are not getting to experience it. Prices are typical NYC high, but the selection, great service, and really comfortable atmosphere make this a nice place to spend an evening. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review of the Brandy Library. I had a chance to review some of the other reviews on here and I'm quite confused as to why they have so many negative reviews...I COMPLETELY disagree with all of the negative reviews. The BL continues to be one of the top three destinations for me, when it comes to brown spirits (I am brown, after all...), Mezcals, Tequilas, an incredibly knowledgeable staff, set of bartenders who know how to concoct some of the best cocktails in the 212, STUNNING bar and library of spirits featuring everything that is copper because whatever you think looks like copper, is copper! I highly encourage you to visit, have some great spirits or drinks, and wave hello to the Ghostbusters fire department across the street! THIS has been a review by Gaurav read more

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Fantastic ambiance but a snooty place. Stopped in early 4pm, place was not crowded, was asked to move our seats in the event the place got busy. 1 and done read more

One of my favorite places to go if I'm in the mood for a good whiskey. Their selection is endless and their ambience is cozy and warm.

Great drinks, ambience and service. They really are a library!! Huge menu with whiskey and brandy from all over the world. Will go back

Such a fantastic, intimate spot with a truly remarkable spirit selection and incredible service.

Anyone that is a dark liquor enthusiast should go to this place! I was amazed by the selections they have here. Had a private room with some colleagues and was not disappointed. Steak tartare was fantastic as well as the lamb in a blanket. The servers were really professional and I enjoyed how they poured the drinks right in front of you instead of going to the bar and doing it there. I do wish we sat outside so I could have enjoyed a cigar with my scotch but we can save that for another time! read more

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I've been to the Brandy Library several times over the years. I must say that this place isn't what it used to be - beautifully bound drink and snack menu has been replaced by a bar code, and bartender we had when we were there, for our first drink, recommended that we order an old fashioned because 'we do it differently here'.... Cue a very pedestrian and over priced old fashioned. Thumbs down. Drink options are still very impressive overall, but this place has lost its luster and feels like it needs a revamp, particularly at this price point. read more

I've heard good things about this location. keep up the good work! Peace and Love, Miss Burns read more

Great spot for a lounge. Drinks are great but pricey. The food was decent but once again pricey. The vibe is worth the price but be ready to spend $ read more

Drinks don't come cheap here but there definitely is plenty of it. Their menu was literally a book of all the available liquor in the world basically. The Brandy Bar itself is fancy but not stuffy fancy. It gave an aura of sophistication but with none of that stick up the butt vibe. A great place for a good simple glass of liquor. The staff was super nice and knowledgeable about the drinks and what would fit a person's preference. There were plenty of seating throughout the area. They also serve food which is great if anyone is looking for a snack. Overall, a great place to sit, relax and drink like actual mature adults. read more

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What a wonderful vibe with great and well informed service. It has never disappointed in many times going here! Go here but keep it a secret! read more

They have a Great brandy and whisky selection. Cocktails are also good. Personally loved their crème brûlée read more

Brandy Library - Whisky shots - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Finally, I can take Brandy Library off of my list. I was guided here by an obsessed Gossip Girl fan who shall remain nameless... for now. Brandy Library is such a beautiful space with it's floor to ceiling shelves of brandy bottles. We are in the presence of total class and sex appeal. It's not just the visual appeal that brings people to this TriBeCa establishment. Obviously, one comes here for the drinks. After perusing the extensive menu while leaning back and taking in the stimulating interior, I decided to go with The Missionary. Crisp and fruity with dark undertones of amber rum and sweetened with cane syrup. Strong but delicious and obviously mixed with precision and care. She had the Russian Caravan, a bourbon based drink with St. Germain, lemon juice, club soda and black tea. Very light and refreshing. We decided to keep it at one drink for our tenure at BL as we were off to the LES for more libations but can I just say I cannot wait to return here. The quality of service and drinks can't be beat. Apparently they don't let people under 25 in but I guess we fooled them into thinking I was mature enough that they didn't card either of us. I think as long as you don't roll in looking like you're the type to order shots or cause a drunken scene, you're set. Go for sophistication my friends. I know it's hard for some of you, but perception is everything. Rouse out your inner Serena van der Woodsens and Nate Archibalds. You'll need them, especially at the Brandy Library. read more

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Knowledgeable, fun servers. Surprisingly great food! An olive is an olive, but a Guacabite is a revelation!