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    Commerce Bar

    4.4 (80 reviews)
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    COMMERCE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Tiffany T.

    A review had said "look for the light" and that was very helpful otherwise we would've been wondering around an alley way. As a non drinker, I really appreciated that they had NA beverages besides soda, including an apple cider type drink. A cozy, cute, and intimate bar.

    Nicole J.

    Speakeasy in East Liberty. Great cocktails and friendly staff. I absolutely loved the vibe inside. I had the petal to the metal and it was balanced perfectly and super refreshing for a hot day. Can't wait for my next visit!

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    Monica R.

    My daughter and I had a lot of fun finding Commerce! Very cool decor, craft cocktails and delicious food menu!

    Julia H.

    Favorite speakeasy bar in the city. Drinks are amazing, ambiance and vibe is wonderful. It is so beautiful inside

    Samantha R.

    I loved Commerce Bar! Everything from the ambiance, the service and the drinks were fantastic. The cocktails are crafted with care and attention to detail. I loved the variety of options. Will definitely be back!

    Mezcal drink
    Ken L.

    This spot is very cute! It is a lot smaller than I thought it would be based on pictures online and is pretty hidden in an alley behind Lorelai. I like the vibes inside a lot and they have a lot of cool drinks. I really liked my mezcal drink, it was delicious. My friend didn't like her drink as much since she thought it smelled like ham. Most of my party really liked our drinks though. Staff was pretty chill and nice too. It wasn't crowded on a Wednesday night which was nice and low key. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice nightcap with a small crew.

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    Lacee E.

    Very cool speakeasy tucked away in a back alley. It has a cool vibe and creative cocktails. The bartenders are great and will make you a cocktail based on your preferences. I've done this and the cocktail was perfect - highly recommend doing this if you're adventurous or just can't decide. The do have a short bar food menu, which is great to go with the cocktails. I had both the spinach dip and cheddar dip and both were excellent. This is a very small space so there is sometimes a wait to get in, especially on weekends.

    Ashley S.

    Commerce Bar is one of my favorite bars in the city! They are a classy speakeasy located in East Liberty. Anytime I am grabbing dinner around East Liberty I have to stop in at Commerce Bar after for a quick bev :) They only allow you to sit, which I like. It helps keep it feeling less crowded and spread out. The servers come to your table and grab your drink orders. They are also so kind and eager to help you decide on a drink! I usually don't get food here, but they do have a small food menu! I have tried the charcuterie board before and it was great. If you have never been to Commerce Bar, I cannot recommend them enough.

    espresso martini flight

    Such a cute place! I loved the vibe in here with the low lighting and beautiful bar! The young bartender with lots of piercings was the best also. So kind and attentive and has a lot of care for his job it seemed. I didn't catch his name but will definitely be back to see him hopefully! I had the fade into me cocktail and the espresso martini flight. The bartender said most of the glassware here is thrifted so it's all different! Just another fun thing about this place.

    Karla D.

    What a fun little spot. Definitely reminds me of the type of speakeasy you'd expect to find in any major city. I was a little disappointed that the door was unlocked. I wanted to tap the knocker and be let in all sleuth-like. Really amazing service with incredibly talented mixologists. That PBJ cocktail is literally everything.

    View of the bar from the back of the restaurant
    Kevin C.

    Commerce Bar has a very cool vibe--the ambiance and design definitely make it a great spot to hang out. The drinks were just okay, but the overall atmosphere makes it worth a visit if you're looking for a stylish place to relax.

    a brick wall with a lot of pictures on it
    Isabel L.

    First time speakeasy trip or seasoned speakeasy enthusiast? Well look no further than Commerce since it is perfect for your first or regular visit to a speakeasy! After visiting some of nyc's best, I have been meaning to check out commerce for a while and I'm so glad I did. After arriving on a Friday night with no reservations, the hostess was able to squeeze my party of 3 at the bar and, in my opinion, it's always the best seat in the house. The bartenders are so kind, patient, and friendly... could not have asked for better service! I loved the interior and the amount of greenery insider considering it is a pretty dark place. Very intimate seating and there is a beautiful chandelier above the bar. My party and I decided to go with the "tempting fate" cocktails for all of our drinks and we cannot recommend it more. Simply tell the bartender your likes and dislikes in a cocktail and be amazed by what they come up with! We all loved our drinks were surprised with all the drinks we got when we asked them to make "whatever you want". My favorite cocktail of the night was when I asked for a cocktail with floral or Asian inspired flavor accents, I got a hendrick's gin based drink that was delicious. To add to the great experience, I noticed they had menstrual products stocked in the bathroom which is something I wish more places supplied. It's incredibly thoughtful and I wish it was a standard today! Can't wait to return.

    Rosa A.

    What a special intimate speakeasy! The vibe was perfect, dim lights, creative drinks, amazing service - I live fairly close and have been wanting to visit and finally chose to celebrate our anniversary toast here. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect location. We actually arrived pretty early, around 7:30 pm. We walked right in, were sat immediately, and felt relaxed because there wasn't a rush- we could just "be." Cheers to the Commerce Bar for making our anniversary night special

    Don't sleep on the fall 2024 menu! The Into the Unknown is the perfect after dinner drink.

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    Great atmosphere, friendly bar tenders and a unique and fun menu of bar snacks, including caviar! What a treat!

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    this bar is not worth your time. they were very disrespectful and we left within 10 minutes. not a good time.

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    So cool! Loved the drinks. Great vibes. Great service. Recommended! Go go go! Now! Woop!

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    so i ordered whiskey and i "tempted my fate" and i got bourbon . that blows !!!!!

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    Awesome place, great atmosphere, fun "secret" location. Nice to have an experience here, classy and cool.

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