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    Locl Bar

    3.1 (63 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise

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    Courtney D.

    Who: hotel guests- but not tourists. Big European presence. A few locals. Crowd age ~30-45 years. What: Very trendy cocktails (famed for their snow globe cocktail). Lounge seating areas to accommodate larger groups. Low noise level- you can actually hear the people you are with. When: 9PM+ Where: West side of the park. Easy place to grab cabs. Why (or why not): I really try not to dig-in on venues about poor service because I understand one bad waiter should not define a review. However, the service was an absolute disaster. They held onto my ID as collateral for the snow globe drink glass, and managed to loose both my ID and my credit card. The staff made me feel as though it was my fault this had happened. They were very rude and weird about not allowing a party to order more than two of the snow globe beverages. The drinks took about at least a forty five minutes to come out each round. We were over-billed by 3 beverages and received a serious attitude when questioning the overcharge. It was very disappointing that the terrible service overshadowed everything else this place has going on!

    Lucy D.

    I came here for the Shakespeare/holiday drink pop-up. My friend ordered the Gnomeo and Juliet, and i ordered Shakespeare's globe. We didn't mind that it took a little while to prepare the drinks, but when they arrived we were not thrilled. The Gnomeo and Juliet arrived not in a bronze gnome, but a bronze owl. When we asked the waitress about it, she said "yeah it's owls and gnomes" and didn't seem to understand why were upset. The Shakespeare's globe was also a disappointment, from pictures online and instagram I was led to believe it would really look like a snow globe with a santa or something inside, but it just looked like an orb. We ended up ordering another Gnomeo and Juliet, but specified we only wanted it if it would be in a Gnome. Overall the waitress wasn't super nice, and didn't seem to understand the pop-up was an instagram destination and owls are no substitute for gnomes. Appearances aside both drinks did taste very good, but if i'm paying 16$ and it says "gnome" in the title of the drink - my drink better be in a gnome.

    Charisse S.

    This review is for the holiday pop up bar they had from December to Jan. 1st. I was really impressed with the amount of seating in the lounge/bar and lobby area. It was enough to accommodate larger groups. The decor was tastefully done for the holidays. The cocktail menu was quite pricey, with most of the drinks ranging from $16-$18. I, like many people came by to try the Shakespeare's Globe drink as well as the Gnomeo & Juliet. Unfortunately by the time I arrived, they removed the Gnomeo & Juliet drink from the menu. The snowglobe drink was a let big let down in taste and presentation. The picture that was in Timeout NY did not properly represent what you get.However I guess that's not necessarily the bars fault? I did enjoy the Partying is such sweet sorrow shot. It also was the cheapest drink on the menu coming in at $9. This place is alright if you're staying in one of the rooms of the hotel. I don't know if I can necessarily recommend this to non tourists.

    wines from $10-$15 well priced!
    Christine L.

    I really dig this place. You can grab a drink and watch live music on Thursday and Saturday nights (there may be more on the schedule than this)-- but Thursdays is a terrific jazz vocalist her sings her heart out while I drink wine. Great combo. Comfy couches or bar stools (or comfy bar seats)- there is a range of seating options. This spot blends into the lobby of the hotel- so you'll also see people checking and people sitting on their laptops (there is a high top table w outlets etc). Price are reasonable for wine and they have a great selection. I'll be back.

    Nymph nectar
    Gab G.

    Bleh, the drinks here were SO disappointing. My friend and I both had the Nymph Nectar, which is a passionfruit cocktail, and I thought it was impossible to mess one of those up but these were so bland. Next.

    Jaana S.

    The service is slow slow SLOOOOW, the decorations for the Willy Wonka pop-up were tacky and confusing, and yet I am giving this bar 4 stars. Why? Because the gum ball drink was damn good. Me and 2 of my friends shared the big gumball machine drink and I thought it was incredibly tasty. I hope I can go back and try more of their drinks because the menu seemed to feature other creative concoctions.

    Nymph Nectar
    Mallory L.

    It was December so the window was decorated with lights and a wreath. Inside was dark. The front, between the door and the bar, had maybe 10 wooden tables and chairs. Behind the bar was cozier, with armchairs and couches. The place was packed when we first walked in on a Friday night. Absolutely no where to sit. People were even sitting on the steps. I walked up to a waitress to see if there was a list to get a table or if it was first come, first serve. She was busy at the register so I waited beside her. She didn't even look up to greet me or tell me she'd be with me in a minute. She completely ignored my presence. When she completed her task, she walked right past me, nudging my shoulder as she did so. Rude. We decided to seat ourselves if we could. Luckily enough, we saw a couple leaving and asked if we could have their table. Finally seated, we were able to peruse their holiday themed drink menu. I chose the Nymph Nectar with edible glitter. My two roommates chose the Gnomeo & Juliet (comes in copper gnome) and the Shakespeare's Globe (comes in snow globe). When we tried to place our order with the waitress, she told us that the Shakespeare's Globe would take an hour and a half because they didn't have enough globes to go around. They had to wait for customers to finish the drinks, wash out the globes, and then were able to serve them. I found that quite odd as this drink was a huge draw for many of the patrons and you would think they would have sufficient stock of their most popular drink. My roommate told her to place the order and bring her a martini in the meantime. That way, by the time she's done with her martini, she won't have to wait that long for the globe. My other roommate also asked for water and bar nuts. Half an hour later, we still hadn't gotten any water. One of my roommates went up to the waitress and inquired about the water. Ten minutes later, she brought us water. We watched as the bartenders stood around and flirted with the female patrons instead of mixing drinks. Another twenty minutes goes by, and still no alcoholic beverages. The waitress only told us that the globe would be a long wait, not ALL the drinks! We had also noticed that people who placed their orders at the bar were able to get the Shakespeare's Globe! They came in after us, finished their drinks, left, and we were still waiting! By then, we were so fed up having waited an hour, that we were going to cancel our drinks and leave. Just as my roommate stood up to find her, the waitress approached us with the gnome. Fuming, we asked about the other drinks. Martinis do not take long to make and the Nymph Nectar was not served in a special glass. We told her about the other people who were able to get the globe and about the bartenders' flirting. She just shrugged us off and said that she put the order in and we'd just have to wait for the drinks. Outraged by her nonchalant attitude, we asked to speak to a manager. She told us she'd try to locate him. She returned without the manager, but she had managed to find a new attitude. (She said the manager must have left for the evening.) She apologized for the wait time and said she shared in our frustrations. She told us she understood how we must be feeling and rolled her eyes at the bartenders. All of a sudden, she was sympathetic and helpful. Basically, she's in the same boat as us and it's all the bartenders' fault. She asked if she could do anything for us. She offered complimentary wine or beer. We asked for the drinks we ordered. Complimentary. She very reluctantly agreed. We canceled the martini but wanted the globe and Nymph Nectar. We also asked for bar nuts. Five minutes later, we had our drinks. At long last. Drinks were great for Instagram pictures. Taste-wise, they were mediocre. Mostly a gimmick to get people in the door. Oh well, lesson learned. Will never return to this hell hole. The most frustrating night of our lives. Please fire all your bar staff and start over.

    Rooftop views from 16th floor outdoor area.
    Ryan S.

    Went here for happy hour last week. Cozy little spot and great for people watching. Bartenders were attentive. Recommend going to 16th floor (ask your bartender for plastic glasses first) and checking out the rooftop views. Honestly my favorite part were the rooftop views, with a glass of Malbec in a plastic cup, watching the sunset.

    Cheese fries, regular fries, wings
    Malorie M.

    Went here last night, a Saturday, for some drinks with my coworkers. It's a nice cozy hotel bar, with a great selection of drinks and some snacks. If you're in a snacking mood, I recommend the cheese fries, they were delicious!

    The Shakespeare Globe Drink..I liked it it tasted like
    Sandra A.

    So My cousin and I decided to check this place out and the drinks were very good and strong!...It went just in time to get this Christmas Snow globe which Got us into the Holiday Spirit..CHRISTMAS! LOL. I loved how nicely the place looked and Cozy!.. The drink that I had was the Shakespeare Globe which tasted like champagne which I love so I did not mind and I truly loved the Nymph Nectar.. It tasted amazing with edible glitter.. I would go back again but I wouldn't like to wait an hour for the drinks and look around to see where I can sit!

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    Very chill and cozy with lots of couches and comfy chairs. We had a live three piece playing some classic jazz. Great for a quiet date.

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    Went in for the well-publicized holiday drinks be they only make them from 6-9pm. Waitress was snarky about it too.

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    0.1 miUpper West Side

    The Wallace Lounge is a cozy bar and lounge located in the Wallace hotel in the ground floor. The…read morespace is sleek and intimate. We showed up during happy hour and enjoyed $13 drinks and complimentary fries. We also ordered a yummy cheese plate. I had the UWS sparks drink and a G&T, both drinks were great! 7pm is when the live music started which was lovely and not too loud. Service was generally attentive and available. They have a coat check should you need one.

    I was warmly welcomed at the reception podium and escorted to my table. I was immediately calmed…read moreby the subdued lighting, the fireplace, and the elegant ambiance. The server appeared quickly, and she cheerfully took my order for a glass of Chablis (oops, sorry, no Chablis tonight) and Tuna Nori Tartare. The Italian wine -- my second choice -- was more than suitable. So far, a pleasant experience. The Nori arrived promptly, with four bite-size pieces beautifully presented on a small plate. I popped the first Nori into my mouth and ... OMG ... I'm hardly exaggerating when I say it's one of the worst things I've ever tasted! I hate to complain, and so I didn't. Instead, I wrapped the remaining pieces in a tissue and disposed of them in the restroom bin. I returned to my table and ordered the Truffle Potato Croquettes instead. Not amazing, but light years better than the tartare! At this point I nearly departed, but the jazz trio were setting up and I was interested in having a listen. I ordered a second glass of wine, the other Italian choice on the menu, which was quite lovely. The musicians launched into their first number at 7pm sharp and they were world class! Outstanding musicians. I mean, really outstanding! This more than made up for any culinary shortcomings earlier in the evening. All of this to say, I'd return to The Wallace for the music, but not for the food! :-)

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    I stopped by Parla for pizza and honestly--what an experience. From the moment I walked in, the…read moreservice stood out. While I was waiting for a table, multiple staff members checked in on me and even offered a drink, which made me feel genuinely taken care of before I even sat down. Once seated, that level of attentiveness didn't miss a beat. The team was warm, welcoming, and consistently made sure everything was just right without being overbearing. We ordered the Hot Hunny pizza and the Burrizza--both completely different but equally incredible. The flavors were unique, well-balanced, and honestly just exquisite. The ambiance tied everything together perfectly--super cozy, inviting, and with a cute, stylish vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Safe to say, I've found a new go-to spot in the city. Next time though, I'm definitely making a reservation!

    Yum!!! Only been here once but of my fav pizzas in NY…read more We had a hot hunny pizza and kale salad. Hot hunny was clearly a specialty. No notes. We took it to go and it re heated great too. They had a lot of fun and different flavors on the menu. Kale salad had some unique flavors but was tasty. They had some pastas and other dishes on the menu as well It's hard to get in here, we made a resv a few days before at 2pm on a Sat for the counter. There was some open seats around but still pretty busy. For a prime time resv probably need to book it in advance. The restraunt inside was cute and modern, there's a section with big windows.

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    4.4(81 reviews)
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    A really nice spot to go before a show at Lincoln Center. There is live music, the space is elegant…read moreand fine, the dining is also quite fine, and the service is over the top. The food isn't anything like Jean Georges, it's simply just real food made fancy, but really well done. The pizzas are good. The duck confit is one of the best duck confits i've ever had, the pasta was decent, the bread and olive oil amazing. In essence every dish is just really really good. In If you needed a textbook great duck confit, grand marnier souffle, and margherita pizza Rampoldi is the place while wowing you with service and entertaining you with the space and music. BTW you must get the souffle. If you don't it's a crime. It doe stake an extra 20 minutes so keep that in mind. You are unlikely to make as tasty of a souffle. Hard to dislike the spot, it's not cheap, but you're not coming here if you want to be cheap.

    We came to this restaurant after going to the NYC ballet at Lincoln center. Super convenient…read morelocation if you are catching a show, this was literally less than5 min walking. Rampoldi has an elegant atmosphere; loved the live piano music, and considering the time we arrived, we got the perfect table to enjoy the music. I forget the name of our server, but she was attentive and warm, making the entire experience very enjoyable. I wanted to love the food, but I just liked it, not bad by any means, but just standard. I may give this place a try again soon again. They have a special early dinner menu that works around the Lincoln center performances, may try place again when I come to another show. Bonus tip if you are driving in you can park for free right on the street by Rampoldi after 7:00 pm ;)

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    0.5 miUpper West Side
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    A Must-Visit NYC Gem: Incredible Music, Food, and Energy! If…read moreyou want the ultimate New York City night out, Prohibition is the place to be! We had an absolute blast from the moment we stepped inside. The whole experience--from the warm welcome at the door to the high-energy live music--was 10/10. The Food Experience: Truly Next Level The food here isn't just "bar snacks"--it's a full-on culinary experience. We tried several dishes and honestly, every single one was a hit: * Grandma's Sunday Sauce: This was the star of the show. It's pure comfort in a bowl and tastes like it's been simmering for days. * The Bacon: You can't go wrong here. It's perfectly prepared, smoky, and dangerously addictive. * The Burrata: So fresh and creamy--the perfect way to start the meal. * Crispy Shrimp: These had the perfect crunch and were packed with flavor. The Vibes & Service The host set the tone right away with a great welcome, and the service throughout the night was seamless. It's rare to find a spot that balances a sophisticated "speakeasy" atmosphere with such friendly, attentive staff. And of course, the music! The live band was electric and kept the energy high all night long. The "Roaring 20s" vibe is so well-done--it feels intimate but exciting at the same time. Final Verdict I would definitely suggest Prohibition to everyone! Whether you're a local or just visiting the city, this is the spot for great food, amazing service, and a vibe you won't find anywhere else. We'll definitely be back for more!

    We came to this place to have a get together with friends…read more The ambiance was incredible! Very chic and low lighting was perfect for a Saturday night. They had live music which was also so much fun! We sang along and enjoyed our drinks and food. My husband got the braised pork shank and I got the grandmas sauce pasta dish. DELICIOUS!! We had the lamb and burratta with truffle fries to share- also to die for. We ended the night with some espresso martinis for a sweet ending. Amazing food, great service and entertainment. Definitely will come back! Ask for Ty! Best server!!

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