Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Burp Castle

    3.8 (574 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Lounges
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

    Burp Castle Photos

    BURP CASTLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like Burp Castle

    Recommended Reviews - Burp Castle

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Monks came and paid in coins
    George A.

    Went here in on Halloween and it was a "unique" experience. Yes you get shushed if you speak loudly. If I have friends from out of town and we are in the area I might bring them here. The drinks were not bad. I had a chocolate stout.

    Carolina S.

    Anyone who knows me knows I don't have an "inside voice". But the thing people don't believe is I lived in Germany so I will bring it down a million notches to be able to drink crafty beer. I am not sure why they call it "Burp Castle" since a burp in this place will most definitely get you shushed! McSorley's was packed on a Friday. So we went to the next best option, Burp Castle. Immediately every head in the bar turned as we walked in. I was in awe of the super cool hand painted murals on the walls of ships, sea life, monks, a coven having dinner and some risqué pieces by the bathroom. One particular literati had to put his pencil down in his book and wait for the shusing to commence. I am sure this brings him all the joy in the world. Like yesss...finally you cool kids have come into my domain where I rule supreme. Hahahahhhahah! My boyfriend ordered us two Hofbräus while I found us some seats. My other two friends would soon be joining us. The music was a strange level of instrumental. The beer was a perfect pour. And the soon enough others were shushed. It happened about every few minutes. It must be criteria to work at the Castle. This is the absolute perfect place to come to read your book, work on brainstorming for your novel, bring your introverted partner or a romantic date for those who are friends with the libraries. Do not bring the life of the party, sporty yelling types or large groups. There is no food and the men's bathroom is to the right and does not lock. The Belgium, German and British beers are on point. Absolutely delicious spot to enjoy a drink at a slower pace where you enjoy your time in the now. See you soon...you can't keep me out for long!

    Burp castle shhhhhh!!!quite...
    Fleance F.

    This is a unique bar, which was originally founded by Trappist monks. There are multiple signs that say be quite and Shhh. If the volume gets too loud the bartenders or the patron will say Shhh and the volume tones down. This occured a couple of times. This is great for people who want to escape the noise of the neighborhood bars around. You can hear your partners conversation. The bar is dimly lit with candlelight and there are huge painted murals on the walls. There are days and times where they have free Pomme Frites. On days they don't you can bring your own food and eat it quietly. While here we enjoyed a burger and fries from 7th street burger. I drank a raspberry beer and my friend had a rose. We liked both, and enjoyed it with our burgers and fries.

    Cider
    Bri K.

    Burp Castle is for the lovers of beers. They offered a unique flavor and a variety of beer you'd rarely find in the U.S. There was one with banana and chocolate flavor. Now if youre a cider lover such as myself, they had one cider called Rose cider that was refreshing. The drinks are a toped off so the prices are very reasonable for a night out. This intimate setting is a perfect place to catchup with friends. Lots of Boston Tea party esque images which gave it an interesting look. But be aware it is still a bar with a grungy yet 1920s prohibition flair so dont expect the bathrooms/decor to be any less. My biggest suggestion besides fixing up the bathroom would be deep cleaning the carpet. Overall I give it a B- and 3.

    a man and woman sitting at a bar
    Ingrid S.

    This past weekend I was over at an over-packed and obnoxiously loud bar a few blocks away. In conversation this place came up. Known as that "whispering bar". I had never been so I thought it would be a great idea to pop in on the way to heading home. It's a little bit more different than I was expecting. They lowly play some kind of gospel church prayer hymnal music in the background so that you get that vibe that you've just entered a place of holy worship. But with alcohol. There are beautiful mural paintings along the wall. If you look at them closely some of the murals are depicting just straight up debauchery but with angels with black wings. Intriguing. A few barrels line the walls and you get a very old timey vibe of the bar. A few beers are on draft with most of them being belgian ales of high quality. A little bit expensive being around $8-12 for most things on tap. I enjoyed a pumpkin hard cider because it felt festive. Beware in that the bartender can kick you out for being too noisy. You are shushed for talking above a low whisper or tone of voice. It's kind of an ideal spot for reading a book if you're craving a pint and have no one to share one with. This is my kind of bar. Screw screaming petulant Gen Zers and their whiteclaws. I'll take a quiet night out like this every day.

    One of the creeps I met at this bar.
    Joe C.

    Whisper The shush bar was quite a trip. We entered this beer bar knowing what to expect but this was a bit over the top. People were putting medieval monk outfits on and handing out blessings. I attached a photo of one of the weirdos we met, everyone we met was very cool. As for the bar itself, the walls are painted from floor to ceiling with murals. They serve craft beers that seem to be focused on medieval varieties with several lambics (Belgium) and other bitter varieties. Beers aren't cheap, but the strange atmosphere makes this spot worth a stop. You'll really never go in a bar like it. Thanks

    Matt C.

    Excellent selection of Belgian beer on tap. They have a requirement that you keep conversations to a whisper, and they play peaceful music so it's a nice break from the chaotic noisy east village bars.

    a blackboard with a list of drinks
    Anna B.

    I love this bar. It's such a unique concept. You have to whisper. You go and you enjoy a beer and you chill with your friends. Delicious beer, chill environment, not your typical loud bar. If you want loud go up the street to McSorleys.

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daria W.
    280
    107
    16

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ingrid S.
    1178
    2177
    18288

    3 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim X.
    323
    812
    1410

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe C.
    2815
    1620
    796

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna B.
    122
    176
    32

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 26
    Thanks 0
    Love this 24
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Olivia S.
    13
    27
    11

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ling C.
    236
    671
    2445

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ian L.
    0
    14
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Love the quiet ambience. The music. The vibe. The beer is good too. This may be my favorite bar in the city

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Xela C.
    0
    129
    7

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stacey R.
    181
    38
    26

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dave L.
    3627
    2525
    18960

    15 years ago

    Helpful 20
    Thanks 0
    Love this 17
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anne R.
    944
    896
    9565

    11 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will A.
    64
    44
    11

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ben C.
    0
    33
    2

    3 years ago

    Excellent selection of beer on tap, to enjoy in the quiet on tiny (but highly suitable) tables. Shhhhhhhh!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    If your whole gimmick is being a "quiet bar," the bar should probably actually BE a quiet bar.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 15

    Ask the Community - Burp Castle

    Review Highlights - Burp Castle

    For all the haters who complain about the shushing, go to any of the other loud bars in the East Village because this place is not for you.

    Mentioned in 50 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Pubs 13,797 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Paradise Lost - Beautiful interior

    Paradise Lost

    4.5(166 reviews)
    0.1 miEast Village

    Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

    Very cool cocktail bar with super interesting decor. It's more of a gothic tiki bar with ska music…read morethan a traditional tiki bar which was cool but I found the music to not really be my thing but thought the decor was just so cool. The drinks were very interesting and creative. The seawater martini I will say was a bit too strange for my taste but I still thought it was good. Service was very good as well. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like gothic stuff and tiki bars.

    Photos
    Paradise Lost - Amazing atmosphere!

    Amazing atmosphere!

    Paradise Lost - Beware the shark!

    Beware the shark!

    Paradise Lost - Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

    See all

    Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

    The Up & Up

    The Up & Up

    4.2(617 reviews)
    0.6 miGreenwich Village
    $$

    Cool vibe. Super nice people…read more Speak easy atmosphere Love the West Village neighborhood

    Serious attitude here. The cocktails were very tasty but the service and vibe were so off-putting,…read moreI will never go back. I made a reservation in person more than 24 hours in advance. I wanted to treat an old friend to a quick birthday toast before a show she was attending nearby. Later that night, another friend became available to join but, because they do not actually have a phone that takes calls (only offers an announcement to go to Resy or email) adding another person was not at all easy. I would have had to cancel and rebook and wasn't sure I'd be able to (reservation was for a Saturday night) In most places, a table for 3 easily accommodates 4. But not here. When two of us arrived, they made it clear this was a big problem. I would have walked out right then but I would have been charged $90! We decided to stay and make the best of it, which was a challenge. For a speakeasy, the vibe was aggressive, not relaxing. Very loud music and not great acoustics.) Too cramped to be comfortable, proving that small does not necessarily mean cozy! We asked if we could take a chair from the table next to us, which was empty (it was only 6 pm; I told our server we'd be gone by 7 because my friend, the birthday girl, had to catch a show.) We were told No! To say the waiter was cold, unfriendly, and indifferent is generous. He was totally rude. He literally told my friend she couldn't sit in a chair that was otherwise empty, knowing we'd be leaving momentarily. Then he had the gail to hand me the bill with a 22% tip pre-selected...and watched over me while I signed it! Definitely the least satisfying $100 I have ever spent. Disappointing. It was good to see my friends, but I so wish I hadn't picked this place. Never again.

    Photos
    The Up & Up - Screen Door Slam

    Screen Door Slam

    The Up & Up
    The Up & Up

    See all

    Osamil Upstairs - Ambiance / vibe

    Osamil Upstairs

    4.3(143 reviews)
    1.3 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    this bar has great vibes, and is speak easy esque, tucked behind a hidden door and upstairs of…read moreosamil. The ambiance is not too loud which is perfect for catching up with a friend. I got the omija, which seems to be one of their more popular drinks, which is yogurt clarified. It's definitely a bit on the sweeter side for me but nonetheless delicious. Super easy to get a last minute reservation here!

    My friends and I popped into Osamil Upstairs (via the restaurant below) for cocktails -- and wow:…read moreit lived up to the hype. The moment you walk up those stairs, the whole mood changes. Dim lighting, plush seating, rich wood + wallpaper details, and that lounge-library vibe make the place feel like a secret hideout right in the middle of Midtown. It's moody, cozy, and effortlessly intimate -- perfect for a date night, a chill catch-up, or just a night out with good drinks. Nice service, too! However: be ready for the price tag. The cocktails are absolutely beautiful -- well crafted, creative, and flavorful -- but each one will remind you that you're not exactly paying dive-bar prices. It's worthwhile, but the "overpriced drinks" vibe absolutely hits. That said: the interior design and ambience are amazing. The mix of antique-meets-modern decor, low lighting, and comfy couches gives you that classic speakeasy romance. If you appreciate aesthetics and vibe over cheap drinks -- this is your spot. If you want a night out that feels deliberate and special rather than casual and cheap -- Osamil Upstairs delivers.

    Photos
    Osamil Upstairs - Inside coach seat area

    Inside coach seat area

    Osamil Upstairs - Vibe

    Vibe

    Osamil Upstairs - Martini like

    See all

    Martini like

    Burp Castle - pubs - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...