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    Cibar

    4.0 (342 reviews)
    PriceyLounges
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CIBAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Norman C.

    I came here with a group of 5 on a Friday evening. We booked a same day reservation through Resy right before our dinner nearby. It has a cozy noir ambience that feels like you are stepping in someone's humble abode. There are food on the menu, but we mainly came for drinks. The drinks here were good! I had the La Jefa and the Zebra dePassion. La Jefa was definitely a well crafted mezcal cocktail. The drink was just phenomenal! Zebra dePassion is a frozen drink but had a mango lassi consistency which was pretty interesting to say the least. Otherwise very enjoyable. Service was attentive and efficient. Overall; I had a positive experience. Definite a good spot to catch up with friends or for an intimate date!

    Darya S.

    I organized a school happy hour at Cibar and it was awesome! Jennifer, the reservation manager, accommodated the time that worked best for us and made an exception for us by opening up early. Jenny, the host, were really flexible and didn't give us trouble when we had a much larger group than expected. It was so appreciated. The place is kind of tight, but it's also intimate and sexy. The amber lighting is gorgeous. The walls have varied decor and there's cool little chandeliers. The bar area is long with lots of stools, so everyone was gathered around there. People were enjoying their creative cocktails and martinis. I took a sneak peak in the back and saw they have a cute little garden for the warm weather. Nice to see such unique bars in popular areas. Recommend for dates and close group gatherings.

    Exotic
    Phil G.

    Cibar is just another fantastic cocktail lounge, taken for granted in New York City, and non existent in most cities in the United States. Charming, intimate boîtes like Cibar aren't even in the imagination of people who live outside of major metropolitan areas. Cibar is the ultimate romantic date spot, but even old codgers like myself, who can only fantasize about a tête-à-tête, can appreciate Cibar. Dark and exotic, Cibar is very welcoming, with accommodating bartenders and good cocktails. With very little signage, Cibar beckons you with mystery. You approach, wondering what it is, until you realize this is the downstairs bar in the Irving Place Hotel. I bet many upstairs couplings have their origin in Cibar. This is a wonderful drinking spot, adding to the allure of New York City.

    Passion de zebra
    Stephanie W.

    Great ambience and delicious drinks! We can here in a Saturday night and it wasn't that crowded. It's right next to casa mono and has a great chill vibe. Recommend this place for a date or seeing an old friend! Will come back!

    Turkey meatballs
    Sam E.

    This place is pretty awesome. Really hole-in-the-wall lounge experience. I always walked past it without realizing where it was! But once you walk down the steps and get in you are transported to a new atmosphere. Really liked the food. My friend hosted a grad school club meeting and it was a great venue for the that kind of event. They served pizzas, cheese platter, truffle popcorn, turkey meatballs, sliders, and pigs in blankets. All the food was fresh and tasty. Good place to host a birthday or small party. Will be back soon.

    Wild Boulevardier, don't touch my Penina, coked up hedge fund guy, high maintenance
    Jordan W.

    The disco balls, playlist comprised exclusively of bangers (which is a word I'm going to try and adopt), and lounge seating surrounding the bar make this place the perfect vibe for a date or a small group. We came as a group of 4 after dinner but before we headed downtown to a club. All the drinks were phenomenal. According to the waiter, the two most ordered drinks are the Don't Touch My Penina and the Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy. At first I thought this was a classic case of people just wanting to order the most ridiculous named cocktail either as a bit of shock humor or to feel the thrill of doing something naughty, but they were actually quite good. Edit: not all the cocktails were good. The High Maintenance is bad, allegedly

    Butterfly Effect and Blood Orange Collins
    Najwa G.

    Cibar- wanted to love this place but couldn't find any reason to. The backyard patio is cute and all which is why a girlfriend and I went there in the first place, especially in times like these. I don't mind the mosquitos- was well aware of them in advance. It was just the food and the drinks that fell short in my mind as the service and food were lovely. For food we just got the truffle fries to split and for drinks I got the Butterfly Effect and my friend got the Blood Orange Collins. The truffle fries were soggy but the sauce that came with it was good. What was upsetting were the drinks- at least mine. I couldn't taste any alcohol in it, like literally none...but it's a pretty drink so I guess that makes up for it? Please note that that was sarcasm. I hope the other drinks are better and stronger but can't say I'll be back to find out.

    a chandelier and a fireplace in a restaurant
    Salisha D.

    Awesome drinks and food and cozy ambiance! We were seated right away by a cute fireplace. All social distancing precautions were taken. I ordered the sliders and guacamole and they were delicious. I would highly recommend stopping by.

    $10 Happy Hour Old Fashioneds
    Deana B.

    Cibar is a great little cocktail bar tucked away on Irving. They make an amazing Old Fashioned here (sans sugar) and they are even better when enjoyed during their happy hour that goes until 8:00pm. During Happy Hour these are only $10 and they certainly sneak up on you. Cibar is perfect for a date or catching up with friends. I also see a good amount of small, intimate gatherings here. The bartenders are super nice here and know how to make a mean drink. Overall, come here for happy hour and stay until you've realized you had one too many Old Fashioneds : )

    Truffle fries
    Lauren T.

    Post Covid review: I mean wow! This please has all the vibes! So let's get right into this review. I will start by saying I was skeptical of this place because I just didn't know what to expect. First impression: Upon arrival we asked for seating for two. We were given the the option to sit in the front or the back. We opted for the back simply because it felt more intimate and private! Happy I chose this option, the front was very lively with people with a great aesthetic of greenery, pink and other pops of colors. We were escorted to the back by the host and to our surprise it was 100% empty --stark difference from the front of the business. The host told us we are required to ordered food not just drinks. As well as to wear mask if we need to use the restroom. No biggie! COVID guidelines: all staff have their masks on and the menu is available online. You simply scan the QR code. There was no hand sanitizer available but I am a person who travels with my own. I'm sure if you ask them they would have some readily available. I say this because when night fell the mosquitoes came out to play. I went out on a limb and asked if they have bug repellent candles and he offered me bug spray! Service: The service here was A+ from start to finish. Firstly, I was consistently check on by both the host and my waiter. As reminder, we were back there alone, which means we could have easily been forgotten about-- that wasn't the case. The waiter was friendly, asked if we had any questions and even joked with us! Food and drinks: we weren't extremely hungry so just ordered the truffle fries they were really good and I would recommend. I am a frośe lover y'all! And the frośe here was my absolute favorite!! It was so delicious it had a perfect balance of ingredients and was actually frozen. I've have been places where that was not the case. I think literally the down side for this place (for me) was the bugs that came out at night and the creepy owl in one of the bathroom that was staring at me. I suggest getting the repellent candles for the back when night falls and get rid of the owl haha. Overall, I would certainly return to this place and recommend that you visit!

    a bowl of french fries and a glass of beer
    Sandy Y.

    Very intimate bar with good drinks. Their truffle fries were also really enjoyable even though we had just come from dinner :)

    dirty vodka martini, cocked Coked Up Hedge Fund Guy, Zebra de Passion, Butterfly Effect pictured

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    Wow this place is beautiful! And loved the drinks. The staff were also so very kind. Can't get enough !

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    Can you get refunded for the drinks accidentally charged for?

    Usually yes except for when people split checks more than 6 ways. We always try to get everyone’s cards for their own tab from the beginning. Let me see if I can help you. 2124605656.… Read more

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