Came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty which I don't mind at all. Ordered drinks and…read moreit was served right away, they were tasty and strong (on the average price range for drinks ~$15-$16 each). They do have events here so i was just here during a slow day I guess. It's a downstairs bar but they have plenty of seating. The vibes are what you would expect at a normal pub/bar.

This was a place that my friend and I happened to randomly stumble upon and we're glad we did. The…read morebar itself is MASSIVE. Lots of standing room with some seating. There is a decent selection of cocktails (I recommend the Take it Ease) and a lot of other beers and non alcoholic options. The music they play is so fun and the vibe itself is great. It was giving industrial x indie if that's even a thing? Anyways, our server was super friendly and even gave us a free pretzel since the kitchen made too many. Would absolutely come back.

Charming Brunch Tucked away in the Meat District, this…read morespeakeasy-style brunch spot is such a vibe. You enter through a cute little coffee shop up front, and in the back--brunch magic happens. Delicious food, soft ambiance, and a perfectly relaxed atmosphere. A hidden gem worth discovering.

Cappuccino was good, but wish it had been served in a real cup, not paper. Almond croissant was dry…read morenot delicious. Good ambiance! Still one and done for me. Best thing was the coffee, the rest was meh.

During our adventures in the Meatpacking district my friend insisted we pay a visit to The Top of…read moreThe Standard for the amazing view. We got there shortly after they opened (4 pm), so it wasn't busy. On your way to the rooftop you'll pass through a nightclub, which reminded me of a discotheque reminiscent of Studio 54. According to my friend, it doesn't get hopping until later and good times are had. There is a jacuzzi inside, so I can only imagine the wild antics that occur. I would have absolutely been a regular here back in the day. The Rooftop is spacious with plenty of places to chill & relax. I ordered a Cucumber Limonade $16 (Vodka, Cucumber, Lime, & Elderflower). It was crisp & refreshing. Perfect for this beautiful sunny day. My friend was right. The view was stunning - with sweeping views of the city and the harbor. It was so nice to be so high up above the bustling city without a care in the world.

Stopped by with some friends and unfortunately didn't get to eat or drink there because of an issue…read morewith alcohol service. One person in our group may have seemed a little off, and because of that, the staff refused to serve any of us alcohol. We get that they have policies to follow, but it felt a bit unfair to penalize the entire group--especially since the rest of us weren't drinking or acting out of line. To make things more confusing, they came back later and said we could order alcohol after all, but by that point, the mood was already off and we decided to leave. The place didn't seem bad overall, but that experience definitely left a sour taste. Maybe we just caught them on a weird night. Wouldn't recommend especially being in the wine country.

Some of the best/most fun cocktails I had while visiting NYC! We had a Friday evening reservation…read moreand arrived a bit early, luckily that made us make the tailend of happy hour! There were a few martini options I had my eye on, and with happy hour, I was able to pick 3 as part of the mini martini flight, a huge score. I got the cornstar, espresso, and Chelsea martinis. The espresso martini was fine, but I'd skip it for another one next time. The cornstar and Chelsea on the other hand were amazing. Would've loved to have either of these in a full size version. Everyone else in the group also liked all of the drinks they got. I got an aviation after happy hour and liked this one too, but the martinis were still my favorite. To eat we ordered the Whipped ricotta and French fries (asked for no truffle), both were great! Overall it's a cool vibey spot with great drinks and some good shareable plates! Would recommend making a reservation just to be sure you can get a table.

Very chill place on a Sunday…read more Weekend nights are crazy. The drinks are good and a must to try it once or twice. Lots of fun.

Located in Chelsea, this cute cocktail bar is the kind of place that feels right for a date night…read more It's cozy and intimate. They have daily happy hour and a nicely curated cocktail menu, making this place a great choice to grab a drink. The food doesn't disappoint either. The chicken wings in buffalo sauce were delicious, but the tater tots were my favorite. They were served as a mini casserole with jalapeno, cheese, sour cream, enchilada sauce. Really tasty and interesting. The service was great and friendly. Overall, the whole vibe is quietly charming. A real neighborhood gem.

For someone that loves speakeasies, the cocktails here look better than they taste. I tried both…read moreThe Dream and Before a Mirror and they weren't too memorable. And prices were a bit inflated at $21 for something that was a bit ordinary.

We were staying at the hotel with no dinner plans and the amazing hostess Bella was a great help!…read moreWe chatted, she showed us to the bar for some drinks and then was able to squeeze our group in for dinner! A star hostess, the food, service, and ambiance were great too, the roof is great for cocktails!

Situated within the Gansevoort Hotel, the Gansevoort Rooftop stands as one of the most iconic…read morerooftop bars and restaurants in New York City. The restaurant is relatively small but offers ample seating along with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Additionally, there is a rooftop pool. You can savor a delightful meal while taking in the stunning views of the city. We relished some exquisite sushi rolls. The service and the beverages were both exceptional.

A total of 4 of us came here on one of the most bitter winter days this year as we needed an indoor…read moreinteractive activity. We thought mini golf was interactive, everyone had the same chance to play and it's simple enough without exerting too much energy (unlike an escape room or the dancing tiles which I also came across in my research). Great place for friends, families, dates of all ages. We checked in on the ground floor (also have a coat check here) and were told they have a cabin themed course on the 2nd floor and a museum themed course on the 3rd floor, but there was a party going on. They also told us about the rooftop lounge, which is covered with plastic and they have heaters blasting the space. We went with the cabin themed. Although I don't think they completely blocked the 3rd floor with the party, we just didn't want to have to compete with others and wanted a quiet experience. They have stairs or an elevator. Once we got to the 2nd floor, we were the only ones there and were explained how the digital scoring works. We inputted our names, and our scoreboard would follow us from board to board in sequence after we all punched in our scores. The max was 6 putts per course to help keep things moving (we definitely played more than 6 on some courses lol). The courses did progressively get more challenging as you moved on. The decor was beautiful. Fairy lights lined the space with murals or a ski lodge/mountains around with a polar bear and a ski mobile. Many cute photo ops. On the last course, once you made it, the game swallowed your ball, I guess to help prevent you from trying to play the course again. I wish there was more than 9 courses though. It was fun enough but maybe having a few more would have helped fill the time more. Time flew by and we had lots of laughs. Would be excited to come back to try the museum course next time.

I came here with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night. I expected it to…read morebe packed, but because SantaCon was happening the same day, it was surprisingly empty. I booked a social package that included 90 minutes of reserved seating, one round of mini golf, and a $25 food or drink voucher per person. When we arrived, we were given tickets for mini golf, but the staff seemed unsure about how the food and drink vouchers worked. After some back-and-forth, we learned the vouchers could only be used on the second floor, and if used for drinks, there was only one option available -- a blue rum drink with coconut. Unfortunately, the drink missed the mark for me and my friends, and the recipe could definitely use some improvement. We were also never shown where our reserved seating was, which was disappointing. That said, I had an amazing group of friends, and we still made the night a lot of fun. We played the Lodge course on the second floor, which is their most challenging course and beautifully decorated. I also loved the tablet that kept score for us -- it was a great touch. The rooftop area is another highlight: it's heated and really enjoyable during the winter. Overall, while the atmosphere and mini golf were fun, I wouldn't book a party package again -- it wasn't worth the cost. Next time, I'd just pay for mini golf directly.

Tucked inside the Chelsea Market-- a low-key Japanese cocktail bar that absolutely nails the vibe…read more Cool, unpretentious, and just cozy. The cocktails were solid-can easily order a second round. The bartenders and host are warm and attentive.

So I went to NBetween, a Japanese speakeasy and here's the tea:…read more The dry-aged burger? Salty, perfectly seasoned, juicy - basically screaming, "Eat me with a Sapporo!" The fries? Equally bomb! Perfect combo if you're drinking. You just HAVE to get a Sapporo when you're at a Japanese spot. I ended the meal with the café cocktail which I normally wouldn't order without milk... but this one? Sweet, delicious, and totally didn't need it. It was so good! Now the DJ... not jazz, not chill vibes, not whatever TikTok led me to expect. Nope. Full-on techno/trip hop/drum & bass mashup that was so loud I had to yell at my husband across the table, "HOW'S YOUR BURGER?!" And the bouncer out front - bless him, but communication skills = 0. He asked if we had a reservation, then gestured for IDs with his hands which my husband understood as whip out your reservation... after my husband is fumbling with his phone and showing the bouncer our reservation, the bouncer THEN clarified, and I felt like I was in some annoying game of charades. As an older born and raised New Yorker, the tough guy bouncer act is TIRED! We've seen it. Move on. Other than that? Food amazing. Service with our waitresses was amazing. And the decor was fire with the vinyls on the wall. Would I go back? Maybe. Especially if next time they swap the techno for some Japanese jazz so I can actually hear my husband without yelling.

I really enjoyed this true speakeasy style bar. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that they…read morewere having a burlesque show that night. The show waa excellent we really enjoyed it. There is no filming during the show so you will have to go see it for yourself. I love the fact that they have an actual tub on the bar and that one of the burlesque dancers actually used it for their performance. There is a splash zone and we were in it lol but we didn't get too wet. I don't remember there being a cover but their was a burlesque fee added to our bill. I don't remember how much it was but I didn't mind it because it was worth it. I love that their menu was an actual newspaper. The service and drinks were good.

On a warm summer evening we decided to check out this Eclectic speakeasy downtown. Having started…read morethe night on a rooftop with incredible views of the city we decided it was time to go underground and see what we could unearth. The place slews dimly lit and we found a table pretty quickly which was a score. The drinks menus featured all sorts of concoctions of the gin variety and fairly priced for NYC. Overall it's the kind of place you need to have a cool crew with you because there isn't much interaction with any of the others in the place. But the vibe is cool and worth checking out. Bonus points to the staff that let us take pictures inside the bathtub!