Another great night at Sugar Monk…read more Ambiance? Dim and Sexy Drinks? Creative, craft cocktails (and mocktails as well. Snacks? Went for the lava cake and it was good. There are always beautiful people and chill vibes here. Service is attentive and kind. Yeah, if you're in Harlem looking for smoky, chill vibes, come here!

What a cool, speakeasy vibe! Live music. Curated cocktails. Popcorn and Pretzels. They have food…read moretoo but did I tell you about the cocktails?! The bartenders are all about their craft but not in a pretentious way. They just put love into the drinks and you can taste it. Very tight space, reservations highly recommended.

This establishment slaps. You want Mexican fast food and tequila drinks served quick and delicious?…read moreThis is the place. The service was excellent at the bar, which if you're looking for more this is not the establishment for you. For sports, delicious grub, and quick drinks, which is all this establishment is trying to sell, this is the spot. Good vibes, excellent drinks, excellent grub. 10/10

4/14/2026 1:34pm…read more This doesn't override my previous reviews however I do not like when places round up the price (see receipt for $16.82). The amount doesn't show on a front facing screen when paying with cash so when I asked how much and the cashier said $17. It isn't until I'm settled in that I see the receipt. I find this to be in poor taste. And please do not trouble yourself to think I care what anyone thinks about it being only $.18. This is about principle.

I came here for a game night with a Meet Up group. The spot is cute, a bit divey, but they have a…read moregood assortment of alcohol and enough space to host group events. They have a happy hour until 9pm. Dwanna (bartender) makes a great rum punch (I had two) and was able to recommend a vegan/vegetarian friendly meal. The service was great from start to finish.

So fun! This place has a low key vibe, with good food and hospitable staff. Open mic is a great…read moretime to go and hear some dope voices. The drinks are good and not watered down.

I came to the Shrine World Music Venue with a few friends after a Friday evening at a cigar lounge…read more I had no expectations and had walked by the Shrine several times not knowing what was there along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. Unless you know about it, you can easily walk by, given it blends into the general Harlem cityscape, especially during the day. Then at night, especially during the afterhours when I was there, the scene flips and this place becomes turnt up! People were lined up trying to get inside at 0130. The bouncers were searching and patting people down, nothing absurd or overly intrusive. There is a cover charge and they take credit cards for the cover. As you walk inside, the bar in on your right. Keep going and the dancefloor awaits you. It's not that large, but people are generally very courteous. There are a few places to sit, especially in the back in the left corner. That is also where the steps lead you downstairs, presumably to the restroom, which I did not have to use. The vibe is poppin' inside and it is fed by the DJ on a stage in the back, playing Worldbeats, Afropop, Afrobeats, Reggae, Dance Hall, and Soca. They are setup for live bands here. The volume is high, but not uncomfortably or earsplittingly high. The people here are drawn to this vibe and energy. You can dance here all night and the air conditioning and ventilation are of the capacity to keep you and everyone else comfortable. Stick around until closing time at 0400 when everyone starts walking out and the AC nearly turns the Shrine into a refrigerator. For an unassuming place on the outside, it is clear this is a place you can come to with friends or a date if this is your vibe and it's hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this. Prices are reasonable too at the bar. They have a good selection of draught and bottled beer. Guinness on tap was $9 for a pint. They serve up the cocktails too. Four fun and returnworthy stars!

This is a neighborhood spot. It's for music lovers. It doesn't have any ambience to speak of. I did…read morenot eat here so I can't talk about the food. We did have two drinks and the service was OK. You're here for the music. My understanding is after the bands leave at midnight you can dance until 4 AM. This is a good chill, relaxed spot. You don't need to get dressed up. It's very casual and you will have a good time.

Met a friend at Good Good after having a great experience there before. We stopped by around 12:30…read morePM without a reservation and found the place completely packed, with only a few seats available at the bar. I ordered the Coconut Fish Sandwich ($28), and my friend had the Smoked Salmon Benedict ($27). The coconut-battered basa was crispy and flavorful, with a subtle sweetness that really worked well. My friend finished every bite of her Benedict, so I'd say that was a hit too. Great food, lively atmosphere, and another wonderful visit. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes next time.

The location was great! Near 119th street we found parking within 10ft on a Sunday. The waitress…read moreand host were polite and welcoming. We order 2 steak and eggs with hash browns and codfish fritters. The steak and sides were seasoned well. The fritters were a little too breaded.

Slow service . Decent drinks. Only chicken tenders were available even tho a full bar menu is…read morepresented online .

Illmatic Harlem sweetspot with some of the most talented karaoke singers you'll ever encounter…read more You'll feel like you just walked into a show at the Apollo Theater, seriously.

This was my first time, my aunties and I had a nice variety from; deviled eggs, fresh and seasoned…read moreempanadas, tons of seafood in the pasta dish with a nice size portion. Plus the sweet fried chicken dish- ask for the yummy homemade hot sauce, cornbread, apple pie!! EXCEPT I couldn't have anything to drink I requested. No beer on tap because the machine was down. Then, I wanted to try the espresso dessert drink- couldn't guess why? The machine was down!! sigh... The floor in the restroom was sticky. The door guy was super helpful with my auntie's wheelchair. Our server, Neil was EXCELLENT, as someone who was a food server for years, (personality & skills ) are key!!

The service was great - everyone from the door to the table were attentive, friendly and…read moreprofessional. The ambiance was nice - the chairs were hard on the body but the chandeliers and lighting along with the digital photo frames with pictures from past times really make the vibe. There was a live band, so it was loud, making it a little hard to conversate but we intentionally choose our meal time around the entertainment experience. The food was just short of great! To drink, I had a Pom in Paradise which was delish. For dinner, I had the Sweet Potato Coconut soup, the Cornbread with tomato butter, and Empanadas - all of which was quite tasty. I was able to try some of the Black Eye Pea Stew... again really good, I brought my Mac & Greens home and had them as next day left overs and thought they were a bit too salty. If ever in the area again, I would definitely look to go back.

I'm a gay brother who doesn't go out to gay clubs, bars or lounges; but I found It was an actually…read morefun time especially on a Tuesday. Now I can't promise any I'll come any other night. But early Tuesday evenings I can do! I appreciate the fun

I think out of all the NYC bars/clubs I've been to, this is the BEST. The DJ was ok but I'm biased…read morebeing from Atlanta. I thought he played way too much RnB and went way too back in time for far too long....Lol! It's a tight fit inside as well. There is an area to play video games for gaymers.