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3.8 (47 reviews)
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Christine L.

Fun concept with a cool menu themed after astrology signs and aesthetic drinks! It does take a while to get them though- service was very slow despite it not being too crowded. Standouts were The Archer (tropical flavors) and Sweet Justice (looks like ice cream and tastes like a prnstar martini!)

Alex M.

(Overall: B) - The vibes are immaculate coming from someone who is not a big fan of astrology. Though I think the menu wording oversells a bit, I love the astrology sign themed drinks -- it was more impressive that my drink of choice was my sign too. Drinks are reasonable quality and worth a visit for sure. (Water Bearer - Aquarius: B) - Flavors of yuzu and plum blend so well and brings me back to Japan with those pleasant floral and fruity notes. Missed opportunity to elevate the presentation given colors of purple of the butterfly pea flower, yellow yuzu, and intense plum. (Star Maiden - Virgo: C) - Conceptually sounds very intriguing, but concerned that the menu may be overstating the contents. Found it very entertaining that "marshmallow root" was lucky charms; arugula-infused mezcal sounds fascinating for that spiciness, but that was not tastable to me.-. only the arugula garnish, which is strange with marshmallow. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +2 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 4 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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Brianna A.

The Little Dipper became hyped up for their zodiac inspired drinks. We arrived at 5:30 with reservations we made 2 weeks in advance before a concert. I would say the drinks here are definitely an acquired taste. We tried each other's drinks and we had mixed feelings. Our drinks came out one at a time so it took a little longer than usual for all of us to get our drinks. Our server was very friendly and was very informed on the drinks and food that were popular. Since we arrived so early we were informed that sushi and hand rolls were not available until 7 which was a bit of a letdown since we had to leave around that time. This place is definitely is on the pricer side with drinks being standard to nyc prices. Especially in midtown. The actually place itself is quite small with only a couple tables plus the bar. I'm not sure if there was another area as we didn't stay too long. From what we saw it's definitely best for smaller groups. I would say try it out if you are interested in astrology but definitely go at a later time of the day.

Duality
Angela C.

My husband surprised me by taking me here for Valentine's Day-and it was so much fun! The ambience makes you feel like you've been transported into a cosmic dream. From the cosmic ceiling to the constellation light sconces to the menu that reflects the four elements - this place does a theme really well. If you're into astrology and you like a strong cocktail, give this bar a try. Their uni tots are solid too!

Zodiac themed cocktails

Service was excellent. I enjoyed their unique drinks, I think this is something they do well. If you're adventurous and like to try creative cocktails and appreciate a more intimate setting, this place is great for that. I would not seek this place out for dinner again as their selection is limited and expensive. I had the 'dry aged burger dog' and the burger wasn't worth the price.

Uni tater tots, Chicken with caviar
Annie L.

An astronomy and astrology-inspired cocktail bar tucked away in Midtown. Interior: First impression, the interior is a bit tacky and the inside is very small. It feels like a speakeasy. It is in a touristy area so keep that in mind. Food: They serve a variety of handrolls and small bites. My only concern was the handrolls were being made from a small cart that was inside the bar. It was very dark and I could not tell if there was any ice or proper refrigeration of the fish. From what I could see, the raw sashimi was sitting in boxes in room temperature. The seaweed was soggy but the flavor of the handrolls were decent! We also got the uni tater tots which were fun and the chicken & caviar, can't go wrong with either. Cocktails: I was left wanting more with the cocktails. They were astrology-themed which is a fun concept. The taste and presentation was just not there. I wish it was executed better because the idea has potential. As mentioned by many other reviews, the drinks need more work! Service: Super attentive and friendly server. She was great with her recommendations and came to check on us multiple times! 10/10 staff and only reason this place is 4/5 instead of 3/5 stars.

Grounded
Karen K.

Cute ambiance, intimate settings & animated shooting stars. Friendly staff that engage at perfect timing. The table had the Chicken Bite & Caviar as well as the Tuna Caviar. The chicken bite dish was good but the dip over powered the caviar and with the tuna dish there was too much of a 'sea' taste. As for this Aquarius I enjoyed the Water Bearer my friend enjoyed The Archer, don't be fooled by the descriptions. I also tried Grounded it has an acquired taste with the mezcal but it's doable.

This is there sparkling water
Nicole D.

I stayed at the hotel next door and saw this door open with paint designs and said, that couldn't be a storage facility. Went to dinner and looked up the location to find out it is a cocktail bar!!! I love hidden gems like this. I reserved for 7 but Resy changed it to 2 which is bad because you are required to put a card down. Anywoo, we went down there and it was so cool and beautiful! Black light art going down stairs and you turn left and see a very cozy dimly lit bar with an astrology theme. They had room for us so we had some great drinks! Be careful though, you will run up a hefty tab. The drink menu is broken out according to your zodiac which was cool and great music. Tried the Water Bearer and Sweet Justice. They all literally sparkled!!!! Waiter was so nice and fun. Will definitely come back for drinks again.

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Brenda F.

Not saying it's a terrible cocktail lounge but definitely was not a favorite especially in the city. The cocktail lounge itself is very cute. Speakeasy vibes and intimate. It's a small lounge serving cocktails inspired by astrology. I actually came here for a girls night with a friend who is very big on astrology. The whole concept we did love but unfortunately wasn't impressed by the cocktails. I'm a libra and definitely hated my drink which was sad but the basil overpowered the taste. Fortunately, the waitress was very kind and noticed I didn't like the drink and offer me another one excluding it from the bill. The next one i had was a Sagittarius and it was ok but also not the best. After this I ordered a Leo and definitely couldn't finish it because I didn't realized I ordered a bourbon which is not my favorite. we then ordered a Virgo, scorpio, Gemini and Pisces . Out of all them the Virgo cocktail was the best- more on the refreshing side. As per small bites this is where I was really disappointed. We ordered crispy rice and the chicken caviar. The chicken was like popcorn chicken but too salty and the crispy rice did not feel fresh instead it was a little too fried making it hard to bite. I really wanted to like one drink but unfortunately i did not .

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Sarah L.

This place is so intimate there are very limited seatings. The drinks are all so creative and delicious... and strong lol! The food is on the pricier end but when else would you get to eat caviar with chicken! The hand roll seems to use fresh quality fish also. Overall a fun place to go with a close friend to yap or a date.

the Sagittarius, Leo, and Aquarius cocktails!
Lili K.

This place is to the right of Goldie's, fyi! We got the Sagittarius, Leo, and Aquarius cocktails. Btw, they give you a round of complimentary shochu shots to start-which is always a plus!

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Jacqueline S.

I saw the ads on TikTok and was super excited to try this out. Made a reservation for six of my friends and we were all hyped. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. To be clear, it's in its soft opening and not totally ready. There's only five cocktails on the menu - options are limited compared to what's listed on the website. And the drinks...need some work. While I applaud their desire to be experimental, most did not meet the mark. The Pisces cocktail tasted like nothing, the Taurus cocktail tasted like pure Mezcal, and the Libra cocktail tasted like cough syrup. The Leo drink tasted fine, at least. The uni tots are good, but it does seem like odd combo. There was a sushi chef available for rolls, which is great. Unfortunately, we were most excited for the tarot card reader that the ads had, but no one was available for that last night. I want to be clear - the service was lovely and we had no issue with our servers. And we really, really want this idea to succeed! It has a lot of potential and I love the idea of an astrology lounge. But it definitely needs to improve if it wants to stay competitive.

Terry K.

So much fun! I've been to a bar with my friend with astrology themed drinks before, but this one was the best. We can right when they opened at 5pm, and the bartender was phenomenal. Answered all our questions, made us the most delicious drinks, and the atmosphere was so cozy and cute. Will definitely come back, especially to bring out of town friends.

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