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    Mehanata

    3.6 (393 reviews)
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    Darya S.

    What a trip. Went on a Thursday night, no cover, not sure what to expect. Granted, it was dead and not what it's known to be. Walked through the dirty sketchy alley to enter the main area. There's a bunch of bras hanging to one side (quirky!), a small bar with some swings hanging in front of it (romantic!), wooden booths downstairs (cozy!), fancy old-school sofas and nightstands upstairs (museumy!), and an ice cage, stripper poles, and dance floor downstairs (too old for this shit, but you guys have fun!). Eugene Hütz from Gogol Bordello was randomly playing accordion with a few people watching him. There was a Couchsurfing meetup happening downstairs, too. Chilled on the swings watching Eugene play and taking in the weird decor. They have some cool cocktails as well. A quirky, grimy place that I'd definitely recommend you go out of your way to visit.

    Pretty interesting bathroom decor
    Stephy G.

    First time at Mehanata I almost got lost, if it were not for the two body guards to point me into the right direction. As soon as you step in there looks like there is an entrance to the right, left, and straight ahead. We were told to steer left and next thing we knew we were walking down a hallway and pushing open a door coated in stickers. There are 3 floors all decorated very nicely and better yet, let's describe it as fun - swings instead of stools by the bar, (come on why isn't this a thing everywhere?). I would recommend trying Barney's Tit one of their specialty cocktails - it tastes delicious and comes with an ice cube that lights up (it's been four days and still going strong). The only thing I wish there was more of is the gypsy music their site claims to play.

    Birthday girl in the middle
    Petrina R.

    We came, We drank, We pole danced, We laughed....will I go back? NOPE! Mehanata may want to consider hiring an interior designer and maybe change their security staff. First the security stood in the front of the establishment drinking and smoking cig's. That was a big turnoff for me. The entrance was ratchet and the inside decor was nothing to be desired. We made our way to the lower level to the freezer box and almost went sliding past the bar. There is water and ice all over the floor and if there are a great deal of ppl there you will not realize it and you will fall. Brace yourself on the lower level. There are about 3 dancing poles so that gave us something to do, until the DJ figured out what the heck he was playing. He needed to go back to DJ school because the mixing was absolutely horrible. The drinks were 2 thumbs down and the group on 11 ppl who joined us at Mehanata agreed. All and all - sorry I am not a fan!

    Joey T.

    1) Gave a one star bc the bouncer stole money from most of our friends (we found out only when another friend of ours was perplexed we had to pay $10 each to get in). Don't know the whole story but it was surely a big red flag for us 2) Coat and bag check in is $3 3) Main floor is cultural music and a bar with homemade san gria/cider, drinks ($10 card minimum), tables 4) Downstairs has the ice cage and bar for shots (cash only) and a more hip dance floor with stripper poles

    Anthony M.

    Found this spot on Yelp. Definitely very interesting. It's almost like a hidden speakeasy, except it's not? Anywho they have a cool lounge area and the "quiet" bar turns into a Eurovision dance party after 11. I didn't have a chance to venture down to the super cold room, but now I have a reason to back.

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    Kate K.

    I bought the groupon for my friends and I do check out this 'ice cage' ishh but after reading some terrible reviews i was starting to get nervous and think oh lord, wtf did I just purchase... Went this past weekend and besides from having to pay the 10$ per person cover and mandatory 3$ coatcheck, I fully enjoyed myself. Two floors of dancing and the ice cage is on the bottom floor. Its not as much of a cage as its a glass room lined w vodka bottles and a small window so that a friend on the outside can take pictures. The shot glass they hand u is made of ice and I melted a hole into it w my thumb after about 15 seconds. BUT i was a smarty and bought a soda for a chaser to bring in w me (bartender let us bring in sodas/mixed drinks we bought), and ended up just pouring the vodka into the cup...BAM, 8 shots of vodka collected and three directly in my liver. I got my money's worth for sure. Ppl commented that the place smells but I didnt smell anything at all. The music was AWESOME but then again I just love house music and balkan selections. The poles in the back were our favorites and my friend became the un-official bellydancer of the night. I definitely want to come back again and get my dance on. The ice cage may be a little chotsky, but i would prob spend 20$ without the groupon to do it again. Lets face it, two minutes to down all the vodka you can is worth it in the city when a shot is usually nearing 10$ a pop anyway. OH!!! AND! I did NOT think the vodka was watered down in the least. I picked up about 5 different bottles and they all were of quality strength. Maybe the grey goose could have been watered down or most likely not goose but i didnt even bother w that; i picked up some russian imports instead. We also managed to toke on some hookah w these dudes that we met so yeah, they kick it w the shisha here too. I'm coming back for a second round!

    Ice Room Solider Outfits
    Ryan T.

    Found the Mahanata's Ice Room on Groupon, so decided to give it a try with a group of friends. The bar is really cool and takes you back in time with its out-there decor. Each level of the bar (3) has a different theme and setting for everyone. Now to the best part, the Ice Room! Everyone going in the room dresses up like a Soviet Solider and enters with an ice shot glass. The time limit in the room is normally 2 minutes, but it felt like 5. The shelves are lined with different types of vodka and you can take as many shots as you can, of whatever you want, in your designated time. I noticed that a lot of people have commented that the vodka is watered down. I highly disagree and even watched the bartender replace some bottles before we entered. Well worth the money, was a fun experience. Overall, the bartenders were pretty attentive once the place got busy, drinks were great and reasonably priced- loved the smoke effect on top (see picture). We had a great time here and plan on coming back.

    Sangria and cider
    Kenny C.

    Disappointment, thy name is ice cage. It really is one of the most pathetic things I've ever witnessed. I've been to actual ice bars before which are basically igloos. What they have at Mehanata is more like an ATM vestibule blowing slightly colder air conditioning. Definitely not hat and parka weather. The deal is 2 minutes to have as many shots as you can. If you try to order a beer to bring in with you, they won't let you and give you a thimble of cranberry juice as chaser. Don't drink the "Grey Goose" cuz it ain't. There's some okay vodkas but a ton of flavored crap. Still, if you do the Groupon (the one I got was $23 for 2 people), it's a much better deal. The bartender in the basement was kind of a dick. He tricked my friend into drinking a cup of vodka, saying it was water. I could've stopped him but didn't. So I guess I'm also a dick. Anyway, the place was pretty dead on a Saturday night. The bouncer told us it wasn't that busy yet, and he wasn't kidding. We were literally the only people in the place when we stepped in. There were three bartenders installing a thermostat. The bartender downstairs was busy Windexing the ice cage. The basement DJ was playing crappy music for nobody next to a sad dancing pole. There was also a creeper dude trying to grind up on all the women in our group. So... fun times. The first floor is decent. The bar seats are swings. Drinks are made strong. They have some punch bowl type cocktail specials (cheaper before midnight), as well as sangria and cider. They pour vodka into a cup and then top it with the cider, which has tons of fruit floating in it, similar to a Pimms cup. They also had some super sugary drink called Capricorn Blood. I don't recommend drinking that unless you wanna vom or have a crazy hangover. It does look cool though with vapor billowing out of it. There's also a second floor lounge with a ton of couches, but no bar. Would be cool for a small party.

    Oh myyy.
    Maria E.

    This place is FUN. It's perfect for birthdays or just nights when you want to get buck wild. I came here for my 31st birthday with a small group of friends and we had a great time. Why is Mehanata fun? -Vodka ice cage. You pay $20 and drink as much vodka as you can in a few minutes. This sounded awful so I was hesitant but it was FREE since it was my birthday so I did it. I had a blast and they had a ton of flavored vodkas which were easy to drink. The bartender has access to the room via a small window so you can ask him/her to take photos of you in there. Did I mention that you get to don Soviet military uniforms? **Check Groupon for discounted rates for the vodka cage - there was one available when we went** -Stripper poles in the downstairs area. I recall at least two poles which is awesome for a good old-fashioned strip duel. I have a friend that loves stripper poles (I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU, ANTONIO) and he went to town. -They have some interesting drinking discounts...apparently flashing your breasts/genitals gets you a free shot (this is actually mentioned on their website). Downstairs, there is a big sign that promises a free bottle of vodka if you have intercourse on the bar... Unfortunately, no one got a free bottle of vodka that night. -They have these giant fishbowl drinks that are discounted before midnight. -They have swings to sit on at the main bar area. -Awesome live bands that remind you of Gogol Bordello and I've read that Eugene drops by on occasion to DJ (What up Eugene? Remember me? I somehow managed to get backstage at your Terminal 5 show on NYE 2013...Oh, you don't, that's OK, it was a wild night for all of us...) -Photo booth downstairs although we couldn't get it working. Some things to note: -It gets really loud so don't expect to have an intimate conversation here. Come to get wasted and party and dance. The area where the bands play is very small so it gets super loud. You can have a conversation downstairs but when we went, that's where they had a DJ so we just danced a ton. They played club music in this area. -This place is kind of a shit show. There are two bathrooms and the downstairs one flooded on the night we came. So, not only was it out of commission but the downstairs floor was all wet. Gross. Hence, long lines at the upstairs bathroom, no toilet paper and a vomit covered toilet seat. -There is a cover on Saturdays (not sure about other nights) but if you have a group coming, you can schedule an event on their website (do it a few days in advance as it takes a few days to have it approved) and bypass the cover charge. Then you e-mail them a guest list in alphabetical order (or give it to the bouncer on the night of the event). It's just limited to 30 people and your guests have to arrive by 10:30pm. -Parking is a huge pain. But you knew that.

    Mehanata lights! (Downstairs)
    Lisa Q.

    WTF: Bright club lights circa '98 in mah face. A stripper pole. A live middle aged Eastern European DJ playing World Music + Reggaeton. FUQ YES: Dab, the Macedonian beer. Cute Russian bartenders. A really fun-loving crowd that's not "too cool." Cracker shuffle like you only got an hour to live!!!! FUQ NO/LOL/COOL: Paying 30 bucks to go into the ice chamber with Comrade gear on, then pound all you can drink vodka shots for 2 minutes. ALL IN ALL: A great time to be had for all--- BYOF (Bring your own friends). But seriously, don't chill with the ice box--- it's going to make your liver quit this bitch.

    House Special
    Andy C.

    Everything about this place screams EURO- trash dive bar meets I hope you speak English kind of place. There are 3 parts of the entire space. The main floor the bar is located towards the back where you can also find the kitchen. Yes, they serve food. I will try them next time but it smelt good. The other side of the main floor is filled with a few tables and that about it. Upstairs are where additional seating and perverts staring down women's cleavages shaking on the dance floor can be found. I don't blame them though. The walls leading to this place is fill with classy erotic art. Me LIKEY. Above the dance floors there are bras and panties hanging. Me LIKEY. I do wonder which girl they belong to though. Call me. ; ) The basement is where the PARTY really is. The infamous ICE CAGE is located downstairs as well as the bathrooms. There is also a second bar that opens later into the night around 11pm-12am Yes, there are also tables for seating or lapdances or whatever. The fee for the ICE CAGE is free for the birthday boy/ birthday girl if you visit the day of your birthday. However, your friends needs to pay $30 for that fun time boozing. $20 to enter, $10 to open the door so you can enter. I did not know opening a door was so expensive... Seriously. The ICE CAGE is a small refrigerated room that has 2 glass shelf on either side of the room with oodles of different kinds vodkas in bottle form with pourers attached to it. Before you enter the ICE CAGE they make you wear these Russian attire with matching military cap. It smells a bit funky as I'm pretty sure that they rarely clean this attire and that someone has definitely threw up on. In the ICE CAGE you get 2 minutes to drink a max of 6 vodka shots in a shot glass made of ice that they provide you once you are inside the cage. They are lenient with the amount of shots you can down provided that... A) You don't throw up. There is a designated throw up bucket area if you do need to throw up for just in case measures. B) You don't break the bottles that you are trying to speed pour into the iced shot glasses. I haven't seen it happen but I'm sure that there are stories. C) You don't break ALL the bottles trying to turn wearing those Russian Uniforms. It is heavy, it is quite hard to move in them and their bulk size definitely makes me nervous moving around in the ice cage with. I did ask what the most shots ever drank was in that time frame in the ICE CAGE. The answer to that is 24 shots and a trip to the hospital to pump his stomach. Don't let that be you...show-off... I came back later that night because when I came when they first open was quite...well how do I put this lightly... BORING. The seats at the bar is actually porch swings in all it's glamour. They have a special house apple cider vodka with small pieces of apple for $9 a pop. It was good but way too expensive for that drink. When I came back later that night... The drinks were still expensive so no variations there. However, the dance floor were filled with drunk folks dancing to the kind of music you might expect in a cab in Yugoslavia. People was dancing so maybe I really need to learn the words? Downstairs in the basement was the same. TONS of people having a good time. I am a fan but I would just pre-game before coming here. I might try the hookah next time.

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    Ask the Community - Mehanata

    Is it open? Yelp says Thursdays and weekends but confirming.

    They are currently open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

    It's showing on Google Maps that it is open again on Thursday, is this accurate or is it still closed?

    They are currently open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

    Is this still open?

    It's currently closed

    Is it an 18+?

    No, 21+

    Is there a dress code enforced? We are coming from a sports bar during the NBA finals.

    There isn't a dress code!

    Do they allow e-cigs or vaping?

    How's music late night on a Saturday? Do they play hiphop?

    Not really. It's mostly Eastern European and gypsy band music. You don't come here to dance to modern top 40 hits.

    Do they ID at the door?

    Yes they do, it's a 21+ club.

    Can you get in 18+?

    You have to be 21+

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    3.7(439 reviews)
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    Well if this isn't a perfect late night destination in NYC, I don't know what is! A last minute…read morewhim landed me in NYC on Holiday Eve 2024 and I needed a meal. Walking through the cold streets, I stumbled upon The Spaniard which has quickly become one of my favorite NY destinations! We were there for a quick 30 hour trip to experience the "Holiday Magic". After a long day of travel, we just needed something good. We arrived and they accommodated us in a back booth tucked behind the bar, perfect! Our waiter was a delight and very responsive. The martini was kick-ass and our waiter was kind enough to offer us many recommendations. We landed on Charbroiled Oysters, Steak Tartare, and French Onion Dip. Someone slap me, I'm drooling while I write this review over a year later. Seriously, phenomenal. Every bite was amazing! We cleared the table and manged a few cocktails during our time with The Spaniard. If you are ever in the West Village, stop by, you won't be sorry! Thanks me later, actually!

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    4.3(28 reviews)
    1.0 miGreenwich Village

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Sip & Guzzle - Soft serve kumquat

    Sip & Guzzle

    4.1(272 reviews)
    1.1 miWest Village

    Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 5pm…read moreParty of: 6 Reservation Made Thru: Resy Accolades: No. 39 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, No.5 North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 *Chinatown No.5 ($31) *Satsuma Creamsicle ($28) *Tomato Tree ($24) *Yakitini ($28) *Jamon & Cheese ($31) x2 *Whisky Nigiri ($29) *Addictive Cabbage ($8) *Doctor Green ($26) *Strawberry HotPot ($26) *Dirty Mango ($27) *Plantain Colada ($26) x2 *Espresso Matahini ($28) *Southeast Gimlet ($25) *Espresso Martini - Classic ($25) *Large Party - 20% ($83.80) *Tax ($37.19) My group was on a mission to get bar reservations. We ended up booking a party of four initially when rezzies were released. Later, we made a separate rez for a party of two as we had two more people join and there weren't any openings for a party of six. They were nice enough to combined the two bookings and give us one table when we checked in. I got the chinatown no 5. I was born in sf chinatown and my last name in chinese is the number 5, so I figured it was meant to be. Very cute presentation. The cocktail is in a bottle, so you end up with more than one pour. Nice since the rest of my party could try. I did have another cocktail afterwards, but I cannot remember what it was for the life of me. I enjoyed sipping on it tho. Our server was sooo sweet. Friendly, attentive, and informative. The cocktails here are definitely creative, so she was very helpful in guiding us towards what we may like and describing the different drinks. Inventive cocktails. Had a great time here. REVIEW #4012

    Sip&Guzzle was recently made #1 bar on the list of Top 50 in North America in April 2026, and I…read moreknew I had to make my way here! We were not able to make a resy, so we had standing room at the bar area. 5/5 Rum&Coke - truly such a standout drink due to their secret house blend of spices for their Coke! This such a light and refreshing drink, and woud be very appropriate for the friend who says they do not like spirit forward drinks. 4/5 Super Lychee Martini 4/5 Coffee Martini

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    Serpentine - Espresso Martinis

    Serpentine

    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.3 miWest Village

    We got here early before it started hopping and boy did it hop. The service was friendly and fast…read more The drinks great. The food (only one of our friends ate) looked pretty good, but not exceptional. I'd come back again. A fun, nice, clean bar with a great crowd and staff.

    We had a great time at Serpentine for post-dinner drinks recently. I already had it mind when we…read morewalked by on our way to dinner and even at around 8:30 (on a Saturday) it was already busy. Not surprising, then, that it was pretty packed by the time we finished dinner, at 10:30ish. Serptentine has a solid cocktail list, one that definitely reflects the West Village sensibility. The drinks are all clear variations of classics (ie., martini, negroni, espresso martini, margarita, old fashioned, etc.) but with some added intrigue. All well-executed and made efficiently, which is very impressive during weekend primetime. If you're not nearby I wouldn't make a trip to the area just for Serpentine, but it's a fantastic option if you live/work in the neighborhood and/or are getting a meal in the area and are looking for a bar to start or end at. As I mentioned, it was relatively busy when we arrived here. There weren't any open seats initially but the host said we could hang around the bar for a bit, as he expected a table to open soon. It was probably 10 minutes before we were sat which is basically like being sat immediately in New York time. And generally, the staff here were great -- very personable and accommodating, quick service, only praise in that area. The vibes here are cozy but lively, giving more of a friend hangout than a date (it's also relatively loud so not ideal for conversation if you're sitting across from someone at a table, versus standing and mingling or sitting on bar stools). If you're a dirty martini person you are in luck here, because the Serpentini (grey goose vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, pepperocini liqueur) is unlike any other. And I get dirty martinis pretty much everywhere I go, so that's saying something. Why is it so unique, you may ask? Well, the pepperocini liqueur is a nice touch and props to whoever decided it was necessary to make such a thing. But the real game changer is the sidecar. You may be thinking -- how is a sidecar unique? Well, it's not just any sidecar...it is not filled with more martini but simply PURE FILTHY BRINE. I mean, if you're ordering a dirty martini, you probably would take a bath in olive brine, brush your teeth with olive brine -- hell, maybe even your contact solution is just olive brine. Want to make your martini dirtier as you drink it? Serpentine has you covered. It is so simple and obvious yet I've never experienced it before. And, because I've never met someone who loves dirty martinis who doesn't also drool over blue cheese-stuff olives, the Serpentini's got that too. Though less exciting and groundbreaking, Mezcal Negroni (ilegal mezcal, campari, averna amaro, lo-fi gentian amaro) is also solid. I love a mezcal negroni and this one is relatively straightforward, just a subtle variation with a few different amaros to add some complexity and herbal notes. A fun and versatile neighborhood spot. It's in prime location so I imagine to rent is absurd, so fingers crossed that it sticks around!

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