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    Due West

    4.1 (205 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Alexa T.

    I had a better experience here the second time around. My friend and I were seated right away. The whole place was full but not packed where it was overwhelming. We got: - Lychee - Aperol spritz - Old Diablo Our server was also super sweet!

    Josh W.

    Due West truly is not your average gastropub! With a great cocktail list, delicious food, and incredibly friendly staff it's no wonder this place is so popular! You cannot miss the hot crab dip, the smash burger, or the DW Sour cocktail. The atmosphere is welcoming and it is nestled in the perfect West Village location! I definitely recommend checking out Due West!

    Dirty martini
    Tony J.

    Alsways excellent service, great drinks and good food. Went to watch game. Was a slow night but it usually has a nice crowd "village style ". The McRib sliders were good and a nice play on the Golden Arches style but dressed up and grown adult version. Pizza was excellent. Food came out fast. Mac and cheese flavorful . This is the kind of place your parents , sister and cousins will like. Something for everyone. Enjoy you wont be disappointed

    I've never written a review like this before, but what happened at this bar was not just unprofessional, it was dangerous and discriminatory. The staff, particularly the man who claimed to be the owner, targeted my husband with blatant hostility, made up lies to justify refusing us service, and went out of his way to flag down police because he was scared. He lied and told the police, I, his wife, said he had a gun. lol. Like what? My husband would never. It was clear that we were being profiled and treated unfairly from the moment we walked in. My husband did absolutely nothing wrong, and yet the way we were approached with aggression, baseless accusations, and a complete disregard for our safety was disgusting. The entire situation escalated because this man wanted to make a point, not because of any real issue. He put my husband's life in danger simply because he felt threatened by his presence. This place does not deserve anyone's business. If you value respect, safety, or basic human decency, I urge you to spend your money elsewhere.

    Quandra T.

    Have had several foiled attempts to get in here in the past, but I finally made it! I expected it to be super-bougie, but it turned out to be surprisingly non-pretentious. It was a Thursday night, so not super crowded, and though I'd secured a reservation, we actually were able to just waltz on it. I like the table setup in here; it's intimate and cute for a girls cocktail night out. Bouncer and host were super friendly; waitstaff was attentive. I didn't even expect to make happy hour, but we did. We had 3 rounds of the Lychee 2.0, so, safe to say, that's our cocktail recommendation. I also tried the Happy Hour Beef Slider, very tasty, and my friend said the Fish Taco was worthy as well. We also got the Pepperoni Flatbread and the Fries, both 100% shareable sized and yummy. A little pricey for what they were, but not enough to make you angry because I've seen some TINY flatbreads, but the portions here were plentiful at least. It never got annoyingly crowded or anything either, which was great. I would come back to try the Lobster Roll!

    Chicken bites
    Sheri S.

    Super cute and trendy restaurant in the West Village. On a beautiful spring day, we sat outside and enjoyed people watching while brunching. We shared the fries fried in duck fat and aoili. The thinly piping hot and lightly salted fries tasted very yummy and satisfying. As we continued to chat, we ordered their burger with a side salad instead of fries and the chicken bites. The drinks were super cute. I had the Aporith, which was kinda too close to alcohol for me but cute nonetheless. I saw the pink soda can and wondered what it was. The waitress said it was a rosatirade. We both tried it and didn't like it. I should have asked for it to be taken off the bill. Overall, the customer service was very good. Their team of staff members were very attentive and polite.

    Tim O.

    Another West Village ripoff restaurant where atmosphere trumps food. $22 for a "smash" burger which was a basic burger with a small fast-food-sized patty. Maybe they mean if you're smashed when you eat it you won't complain, because this wasn't a smash burger. Served with a large basket of puny fries that would be easier to eat with a spoon than one's hands (the fries I received did not resemble the pictures posted here). The dish was so bad. I also ordered the chicken bites for $17(!) which were a riff on Japanese Karaage, using honey and some other harsh tasting seasoning. A decent portion but struck me as sloppy for the price. I can't begin to understand how this place was so crowded. They're just trying to get the average bill as high as possible while serving food that is completely mediocre. Hard pass for me in the future.

    Happy hour $1.50 OYSTERS *MINIMUM OF 6 Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce $1.50
    Elizabeth A.

    Happy hour for drinks and snacks. 5:00pm-7:00pm Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm Friday Great start to a full night out!

    Lobster Roll

    A very tasty lobster roll and the fries were out of this world. It seemed as if it had a hint of tajin seasoning on the fries which gave it a unique flavor. Only issue would be upon walking into the establishment; I had to find a table for myself in the corner of an extremely crowded dining area. Although that was a minor issue, the food overcompensated for the inconvenience.

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    Good spot for a quick lobster roll and oyster meal-good glass of wine. Kind staff. Glad we stumbled upon this place.

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    1 year ago

    What a fantastic spot! Fresh cocktails, delicious food, great vibe and the nicest staff in town! Can't wait to go back!!

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    10 months ago

    Favorite bar in the city, drinks are amazing. Shoutout Camilo, one of the best dudes I know

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    10 months ago

    the best!!!!!!!! Quick service, impeccable staff. The Aperol on tap is elite. The food is also delicious

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    Due west is my favorite go to! Staff is great and food/ drinks are amazing. Very accommodating and vibes are awesome!

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    great place to eat, drink, I went for my cousins birthday and i had one of the best times there!!

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    Good and service was solid. Drinks were good as well, kind waitress and great crowd. I will return. Fun place to watch a game.

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    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Have I found a new favorite bar?! I've heard nothing but good things about this place, and it still…read moreexceeded my expectations. The vibe is super chill, fun, and welcoming. The concept is simple: tell the bartenders what type of liquor and flavors you enjoy, and they create a custom cocktail just for you. I think it helps to go in with a few ideas, but if you give them some creative freedom, they can really surprise you. I honestly cannot remember all the ingredients in my drinks, but I do remember loving every sip. Such a unique spot and a fun experience. Definitely small inside so you may have to wait awhile. I only wish I lived closer!

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    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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