If you're looking for a real craft cocktail bar, come here. Drinks aren't cheap but they're strong and good! The bartender really seemed to know what he was doing and talking about. I told him I liked bourbon and nothing too sweet, the drink he made me was delish. It wasn't too busy when I was there, but it is small so would probably fill up really quickly. Good place if you're looking to have conversation and enjoy a great craft cocktail. Would definitely come again! read more

This place is seriously a hidden gem! If you are a NY native or even a visitor, the hotel bar scene is one to check out. I actually found this bar on a list of small "speak-easy" like bars in Manhattan, and after our friends ditched us one Saturday night, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out. Upon entering the Iroquois Hotel walk through the lobby and all the way to the back. You will see a small coat rack and (if you're experience is anything like mine) an extremely beautiful man doubling as a host and cocktail server. Drinks are pricey here, prepare to spend about $16-$17 per drink. It will be worth it! The menu is vast, so don't feel intimated to ask said gorgeous man about what he recommends per your flavor profile. Maybe even try something new! The bar is small and only seats around 25-30 people? But we only had to wait about 3 minutes for something to open up and the flow of people seemed to keep at that pace for the length of our visit. Definitely a place I would recommend for a night cap or even a pre-night out cocktail. Also, they play amazing Sam Cooke-era music. read more

The cocktails here are quite good, if pricey even in the realm of speakeasy-style cocktail bars. The variety is nice and I appreciate that they always include ingredients I will never have at home and I do not mind paying a premium for that occasionally. The servers, however, always seem anxious and on edge, like someone might ruin the delicate balance of the atmosphere. I have been three times with different companions and have never felt welcome. read more

I almost don't want to write this review because I want to keep it hidden and a secret. But alas, it is too good to not share. Killer mixology, cool bartenders, and it doesn't have a hint of pretentiousness. Exactly what a good bar should be. read more

Creative, tasty cocktails and a good variety of well-prepared small plates. The dishes of olives and spiced nuts were very generous given the price, and the small plates were the right size to be shared by three people with moderate appetites. We arrived just after 7:00 pm on a Friday and expected to have to wait a while, but it was only ten minutes before we were seated. It was definitely noisy because of the small size of the space, but the noise level got more tolerable once a table of loud dudebros left. Service was excellent. One member of my party chose the option to have the bartender create a custom cocktail; she asked for "something fruity with gin" and received something with muddled fresh raspberries that was totally delicious. Others have said that it's pricy, but for the location and quality the prices seemed reasonable to me. read more

very cute little bar I wish I had known about sooner. it is located inside the Iroquois hotel and it's very small - maybe able to occupy at most 30 people. but I love the ambiance with the oldies music, dim lighting and the low whispers of people talking.. it's really quite refreshing to be away from all the rowdiness of the city. the staff is very attentive and helpful. there were too many cocktails to choose from and I didn't have the patience to read through each one so I just asked the waiter to find me a drink that had scotch in it. he gave me a suggestion, I took it, and it was good. if I wasn't so pooped from work I think I would have enjoyed it a bit more, relaxed a little, try a few more drinks. cocktails are $16 - a bit pricey, but I would come back again. read more

I had been wanting to come here for awhile after reading about it in the WSJ and so glad I finally did. The two people working there on Thurs night were fantastic (they told me they also work Tues and Sat and happen to be best friends). The drinks were thoughtfully made, well balanced and just fantastic. I started with a personal fav - a Negroni - but with a twist - champagne on top, which just cuts that bitter-sweetness a bit and changes the whole thing in a great way. I also had a Corpse Reviver #2 (lemon based) and a Tailspin - both were excellent and made to complement the scallops dish and Chicken livers dish I ordered. On that note, I thought the food was really nice too - small plates of tasty bites. I also ordered a Tuna dish to start - this was OK but my least favorite of the three dishes. The room is cozy with a few seats at the bar and several tables. The lighting is low and its leather and dark wood type vibe. I am really looking forward to returning here. read more

Had it not been for the incredibly rude, flippant, uncouth service at this beautiful and delicious bar, the review would be 5 stars. I had the most bizarre night out in NY, which is saying a lot in this city, upon entering Lantern's Keep. As 3 of us walked in, the server approached us and we said we would be about 5 or 6, though 3 were currently here and the other 2 minutes behind us. We saw a table for 5 that still had glassware from a previous party and pointed to that, remarking that that table could accommodate us. The server replied, "well that is dirty so you 3 can sit at another table until your full party arrives and it gets cleaned." I then replied with, "we don't mind waiting for it to be cleaned," and proceeded to wait outside the bar while the server cleared the glasses but did nothing to clean the table. About 5 minutes later I saw him move a table of 2 to another part of the restaurant to accommodate us by pushing tables together, which I thought was generous. We sat down, perused the lavish drink menu and gave our order to a noticeably annoyed server...same as before. He was young, hip, and seemed approachable...boy we were wrong. After waiting for about 15 minutes for our drinks, which we know is being made by a knowledgeable mixologist, receiving backhanded remarks regarding the kitchen being closed after asking him about the food menu, asking him about choosing between two drinks oand being bombarded with dry, unhelpful comments about what to not order, telling us that he will get to a single water refill when he finds the time and asking him about ANYTHING in general, our friend got up and walked over to him to confront him about his bad attitude. I must admit that my friend is a tall dude, a love able puppy-dog and the sweetest guy around. He's a regular on a huge TV show and was my youth group director at church 10 plus years ago in LA. He just saw me in my Broadway debut and we were out celebrate our reunion. He wouldn't hurt a fly and was standing up for his friend, our number 6 to join. We finally received our drinks right after he joined our table and asked about the status of his drink after waiting 15-20 minutes after he order and received a comment along the lines of, "other people were here before you who need their drinks so you have to wait." Why the rudeness? Anyway, after my friend returned from a hopeless encounter, the server approached us and told us the drinks were on him and asked us to leave because he felt unsafe. WHAT?!?!? Unsafe?!?! I am a 29 year old woman, about 120 pounds, who is having a drink (mind you we were sober) with friends from junior high and church camp, who are now actors on TV, on broadway and a major WB executive who are threatening a server with a request for more water? I have never in my life been more appalled by the gaul, tact, and service of a professional. I was a server for 10 years and always try my best to be the incredibly respectful to anyone in food service. This was my first time here and my last. I work at a Broadway house and frequent after show spots. This one was recommended by a cast mate. I can't help but spread the word of this horrific service. I can only hope management speaks to this individual regarding the matter and try their best to mend their reputation. This place looks lovely and the drinks are stellar but nothing is worth feeling treated like scum when all you did was walk in to have a good time and a great experience. Shame on this guy. What a disappointment. read more

Order the East side cocktail and High Horse. Best East side cocktail in the city. Talented bartenders.

Randomly ended up after strolling through the theater district. It's a very chill atmosphere, with a small number of tables. The drinks were perfect and the bartenders were attentive. Couldn't ask for anything more. read more

We stopped here this past Saturday for a quick drink after seeing 1984 nearby...we needed a drink after that show :). It was early, right when they opened at 7pm and we were the only ones there. We sat at the little bar (there are only 4 stools). The rest of the small place was filled with intimate little seating arrangements. Very elegant/romantic/snazzy kind of decor. Feels like you are in an exclusive club. I had a delicious dry rose, my husband had an old fashioned...which he loved (he always try's old fashions when in a nice spot). We shared 6 oysters with our drinks and chatted with a very charming bartender. It was a very nice way to spend the 45 min we had to kill between the show and dinner. All this cool atmosphere and quality drinking does come at a price. For us it was a one drink kind of place...the single round with oysters came to about $65. As long as you are ready for that then it's worth every penny. Perfect place for a special occasion night.... read more

They have neither vodka nor Diet Coke at this "bar." I asked for coffee and the bartender said I could go to the restaurant and get it myself. Joke. read more

i was definitely pleased. getting an after-theater drink can be... frustrating... with so many bars that are over-priced and yet underwhelming. yes, cocktails here are $15, but that's on par with other similar cocktail bars in the city, so at least there's no additional inflation for being in times square, and the cocktails do pack a real punch. i went with bartender's choice both rounds (i can never resist that option when it's available), and was quite pleased with both selections. my companions' cocktails were also very good, and for each round, the waiter came back to check on us and make sure we liked what we got, much like waiters do with food in restaurants but so rarely seen with drinks at a bar. it is small, so i can see how it would easily get crowded, but we had no issues at 6pm on a saturday. we did make a reservation, but we made it at 5, and the place wasn't yet full when we left around 7:30. oh, one thing: yelp says they open at 5pm but - at least on saturdays - they don't open til 6. read more

Great atmosphere. Great cocktail menu. Excellent service. Would recommend it to anyone looking for high-end drinks in an intimate setting.

Really tiny place so we had to wait 20+ minutes for a table on a Wednesday evening around 6:30pm (2 people). However, the drinks were great (but pricey!) and made up for the wait. read more

Amazing drinks, helpful staff, intimate atmosphere! Only complaint I have was the hotel concierge didn't say hello or have a good night when we were coming/going. read more

Pretty and cozy spot but overpriced. No vodka available. Two deviled eggs (four 1/2s) were $14 and the oysters were the smallest I had ever seen - about the size of clams - five for $22. Not worth it IMO read more

Food was great. Drinks were great. Manager and waitress the night I was there were horrible. At $18 a cocktail -- and not a large room -- I'd expect better service. Also incredibly loud. read more

great for a night out without the kids. felt like I had stepped back in time this quaint place has the feel of a speakeasy! delicious drinks and friendly staff! read more