This place was pretty decent. They have some interesting cocktails with unique names. The service was fast, it was not too busy. Very chill vibes, the bathroom was quite nice. read more

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Orient Express is an intimate cocktail bar kind of tucked away on a side street in the West Village. We walked in on a quiet Thursday night and snagged seats at the bar, which is pretty tiny. There's some table seating available as well. My friend originally just wanted a soft drink but they have this rule where if you don't order anything or don't want alcohol, they charge you a $20 cover. I can understand having that on busy weekends but for that to be an all the time policy feels unreasonable. And it's also insensitive to people who are sober or who just don't feel like drinking that evening. They have a small menu of light bites. The cheese plate looked good but it's expensive at $35. We didn't order any food. We each had a glass of wine and the wine was pretty expensive too. $20 a glass, which is more than some of the cocktails. Service was decent. Despite the bar being slow, and sitting right at the bar, the bartender was not as attentive as he could have been. This could also be bc I saw him making drinks for the neighboring bar, Turks and Frogs and sliding them through an open slot that connects both bars. Overall I think Orient Express is a nice bar to have an intimate date or a lowkey night with a friend, as long as you manage expectations for their policies and prices. read more

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Orient Express is one of those places that instantly transports you the moment you step inside. Tucked away on West 11th, it has this timeless charm that feels both mysterious and inviting. The décor is inspired by the iconic train, and the attention to detail is impressive--rich wood, vintage accents, and low lighting that sets the perfect mood for a cozy evening. We came in on a Thursday night and were greeted with friendly smiles and a warm welcome from the host. The atmosphere was intimate but not pretentious, and the music added just the right amount of background vibe without being overpowering. You can tell the team here really cares about the guest experience. Now onto the drinks--easily some of the best cocktails I've had in the city. Each one is crafted with precision and creativity. I had the Ginger mocktail, which was perfectly balanced with just the right drink for me. My friends ordered a glass of wine, and it was as delicious as it was beautiful--floral, smooth, and just a touch exotic. What stood out most was the service. The bartenders are true professionals--knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely excited to talk about the menu or make recommendations based on your preferences. It's clear that they put care into every pour. We didn't try the food this time, but we definitely will on our next visit. This place feels like a secret worth sharing, and yet, part of me wants to keep it to myself. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or just want to enjoy a well-made cocktail in a gorgeous setting, Orient Express hits all the right notes. Already looking forward to returning--and bringing more friends along for the ride. read more

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Super diverse cocktail menu with unique drink combinations! (Can't say I've seen these anywhere else) Waiter was super attentive and truly cared about my experience. Wasn't in love with my second drink, and he offered to replace with another one (so sweet!) Pro tip: if unsure of the ingredients, look them up & great date spot! read more

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Lovely little cocktail bar. The vintage suitcases and travel decor make you feel like you'"re aboard an early 20th century train. Fantastic cocktail list. They carry Hiatus Tequila so the tequila based cocktails are always a must for me here. read more

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Came here for pre dinner drinks and though the bar is on the small side, this place is definitely a must try. I do think the service was a bit slow, but other than that, had no issue with the drinks themselves! read more

Popped into this charming little cocktail bar on Saturday night a little after 6pm and they were able to seat all 8 of us at a table (even though everyone wasn't even there yet - bonus points!). Within 15 minutes the place was packed! We made it just in time. The menu features many unique cocktails. First round I had athe Coco Gimlet ($18) made with Coconut Oil Washed Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup. It was unique and I really enjoyed it. One person at our table had the Espresso Martini. We all tried it and loved it so much that the next round was 8 Espresso Martinis, and I swear they are hands down the best in NYC. We even asked for their recipe. The waiter was kind, attentive, and so quick with getting us our drinks. I would suggest checking out this place!! read more

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***4 1/2 stars*** Let me start off by saying that stereotypes are wrong. That said, if I see a bearded guy behind the bar wearing either a plaid shirt or a tie, I'm feeling pretty good about my chances of getting a decent cocktail. And this place has both of them in spades. I stopped by here after work on Friday with my Old Man Chum for two cocktails on a very pleasant early fall evening with a slight nip in the air. The Old Man had walked by before and liked the look of the place, and I have to share those sentiments for sure - it feels like an antique store in many ways. We didn't spend a ton of time indoors other than to request outdoor seating and take a bathroom break, but neither of us would have had an issue hanging out in there for the duration of our adventure. The outdoor seating though had prime pooch viewing right by the sidewalk, which you just can't beat regardless of the interior design. I had time in the afternoon to intently study the cocktail menu and ultimately chose The Commuter ($17), featuring gin, cocchi rosa and yellow chartreuse. Orient Express very helpfully provides a taste/palate description of each cocktail next to the ingredient list, which every place should do - it's definitely a big part of how I ultimately arrived at my decision. (And as an aside, if someone had provided a description of the negroni I sampled recently and alerted me to the fact that they tasted like leather suitcases, I wouldn't have gone near it and saved myself the trouble. It's basically a public service.) This particular cocktail was described as boozy, floral and herbal, and it was ALL of those things. I ended up having two of these, and a third would have gotten me into a lot of trouble. I'm not typically an advocate for a cocktail that's more than $15, but if you're going to spend that kind of money, you should be able to appreciate/distinguish multiple layers of flavors, which is certainly the case here. You can tell that the bartender/mixologist knew what they were doing when they prepped it, and that the bar manager or whomever designed this drink did so with care. There's a lot of subtlety and attention to detail, and I'd definitely advocate thoughtful sips versus casual gulps. The service was fine. Your mileage may vary on this, but when we got there it looked like the bartender inside was literally the only one handling drink orders for all tables including the outdoor area. We were seated quickly and provided with menus at the time, but after 10 minutes or so went by without a visit, I had to go inside to give our orders. Not a huge deal, and it wasn't difficult to hail him down behind the bar to do so, but overall we had to be a bit more proactive than I think you'd ideally want to be. It's also a chill cocktail bar in the West Village so there's arguably a hands-off cultural vibe there as well. Definitely would come by again, though I wouldn't recommend doing so on an empty stomach. read more

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Nifty little place serving cocktails! We came here on a Saturday evening with no reservations, we were given a table for 45 mins. We tried a tequila based cocktail that was low on sugar and tasted like a Moscow mule switched with tequila (Panacea I think...)! Was amazing. Would make a cute date night spot. read more

This place was amazing. The hostess with the red hair was extremely unprofessional and quoted prices not on the menu. She made everyone uncomfortable and kept asking us if we'd seen Alice in wonderland. The bartenders were amazing. Great drinks. Will definitely be back. read more

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Drinks are really strong, but don't really taste that good. Old Cuban -- kinda tasteless -- too much sparkling. No Vacancy -- super strong and boozy, but can't really say it tasted good. It has a neighborhood vibe and it's cozy. The decor of antique French posters is cool, but I don't really think the drinks are that good. The service was also really slow and you have to sort of request everything by going up to the bartenders yourselves. read more

Good martini and wonderful service! I really love the vibe in this place too, but only qualm was the house music blaring while we were here. Definitely ruined the atmosphere. read more

As other reviewers have mentioned, the drinks here are well worth the price tag. It's a small gem in the West Village, with incredibly informed and attentive staff and perfectly balanced drinks. This was a great place to get late night cocktails and catch up with old friends! read more

I live in the neighborhood and have never left a Yelp review before, but this place requires a real warning. You may have a decent experience here or you very well could not - the issue is that if it's bad, it's really bad. I'm not sure if it's a particular bartender or a wider issue with the staff, but the service can turn incredibly aggressive and rude at the drop of a hat. I had gone several times before because it is one of the few bars around here that doesn't get crazy packed, but now I understand there might be a reason for that. The most recent (and last) time I went there, I actually felt so bad about how someone in my group (a young woman) was treated that I sent an apology text for suggesting to go there. Let's just say a staff member wouldn't stop harassing her for the entire night after she said hello to a friend at the bar. I guess they were mad at her for "inviting" him while we were at a table? She didn't but it's also a public place that anyone can enter so it was all the more confusing. I hate to leave a negative review especially for a local business, but I just don't want anyone else's night to be ruined unnecessarily. If you do go and they start treating you poorly, just leave. It's unsettling but best to not engage. Turks and Frogs also owned by them and basically the same thing FYI. read more

Really cute place came here for a date. It wasn't packed. Drinks and service were really good.

This cocktail bar is incredible and they have the best drinks in Manhattan. Roni is hands down the best mixologist they have. He has a great personality, he's fun and his playlists are fire! read more

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Cocktails here are actually worth the $17 price. They are complex and well chilled. The flavors were layered and balanced. The location is narrow and does give the feeling of sitting at tables on a train's dining car. There's a campy yet elegant interpretation of the Orient Express with an allusion of souvenirs derived from an early explorer's travels. The bar is lively, but capacity was well managed to make for an enjoyable experience. Our waiter was very welcoming and provided alternative suggestions of something we wanted wasn't on the menu. The range of cocktails are adventurous and surprising with aromatics, some smoky, some sweet. You can get a gin cucumber drink that's got depth and spice to it. We were surprised to stumble upon this place and would highly recommend going with a friend or two. read more

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Such a charming hideaway, a nook in a nook of the West Village. Creative cocktails in the illusion of a train car.

The ambiance is dimly lit and intimate - the variety of cocktails is good and ranging in the 16-20 dollar range. Or you could request some thing off menu from the bartender! The staff is very friendly and it's a great atmosphere for a date or a small group. There's lot of tequila and rum options and I personally got the Terra Merita which was tequila based. Loved it! read more

Visited this place for some drinks with a group of friends. It was the day after Thanksgiving so it was pretty empty. The bartenders were so pleasant - we asked for simple drinks and they were like come on give us something more challenging. So we all did different cocktails. The ambience was very New York/west village - small, dark but lively. Would definitely come back. read more

Possibly the rudest bar tenders I have ever interacted with. Initially refused to let me start my own tab, then claimed that multiple friends and I had forgotten to sign our checks when he clearly just lost a whole stack of receipts. Tried to kick us out because we hadn't ordered a drink in over 15 minutes. Place is cool and music was good, but not worth mediocre $20 cocktails and being treated like garbage. read more

Outdoor seating, cocktail bar off of 7th avenue, not too busy, but drinks were not very impressive in my opinion. My group came here out of desperation: twas a Thursday night of outdoor dining/drinking and in classic West Village fashion we found ourselves hopping from bar to bar feeling all kinds of hopeless. Luckily one big brained guy in our group decided to whip out yelp and found this spot with suspiciously high ratings and perhaps an even more suspiciously bizarre name. We came, a table had JUST cleared up and we stayed for a round a drinks. Among the four of us we ended up sampling most of the cocktail menu and the best outcome for the drinks was a half hearted meh and lack of round 2. I personally had the Commuter, and after one sip I realized it was a big NOPE for me; way too dry for my taste. They have a bartender's choice option, which is normally fun, but we were too deterred by the first drinks to continue. Better drinks than I could make for sure, but the flavor profiles were not my cup of tea. read more

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This inviting, understated cocktail spot has been one of our favorites since we moved to NY a decade ago. They are serious (but not obnoxious) about cocktails. Choosing from their menu is an option, but I prefer to let the barkeep know what I like and let him surprise me. The food menu is simple but very well-executed. Until I went there last week, I couldn't tell you the last time I had hummus and pita and thought, omg, this is amazing! The staff is very hard-working and professional. This is also our regular watering hole if we're trying to snag a dinner table in the neighborhood and the waitlist is several lifetimes long. So, having visited Orient Express occasionally over the years, I decided to reach out to them when I needed a venue for my milestone birthday party. They were very accommodating and gave us a great quote. The service (drinks, food, music, cake, photography) was fantastic - attentive without being overwrought. Our guests were enthusiastic about the cocktails and the vibe. A bull's eye! read more

Great drinks and great bartenders. Love the ambiance. Went to celebrate a birthday with pre-dinner drinks. Perfect place to start or end the night. read more

Strong, strong and tasty cocktails and unique and interesting decor. Good for whiskey drinks. On a Wednesday night, every table looked like it was on a date. read more

2nd and LAST time at this place. Bartender was so rude. When my party asked for water, before ordering our drinks, he barked at us saying that he's really busy and there's a $15 cover charge. We were already inside the bar. Drinks were made, water was served, and no apologies given. Never again. ZERO stars. read more

What an amazing little cocktail bar in the West Village! Absolutely in love with the decor, reminiscent of the Orient Express in a very tasteful way. Sophisticated and more for a grown up crowd, perfect for me! Great staff! Bartender whipped me up a few alcohol free drinks and man were they delicious! Decent prices and not overly crowded. Great over all experience and cant wait to go back. read more

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I used to love this bar and then made this mistake of coming here when the bartender with black curly hair was behind the bar. My girlfriend and I had plans to spend most of the night there but after accidentally knocking over a glass of water, which broke, the bartender closed out our check and asked us to leave. We were literally minding our own business all night, ordering drinks, having a great time when he refused us another round and told us to leave. Listen -- I know it probably sounds like we were belligerent but we sat, minding our own business, seated across from each other, when we accidentally knocked over the glass. One of the most pretentious bartenders I've met in my 15 years of living here. Avoid at all costs. read more

This bar is so beautiful and charming! The cocktails were delicious (I had the Mata Hari and loved it.) The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. We had to reschedule our reservation due to a private party and we're given a bottle of champagne as an apology. Had a great evening here, can't wait to come back read more

Bring me back. With who? Closest of friends (group size 1-4) or a date. This place is cozy, dim, clean (important to me... not about that dingy drink life when I'm trying to decompress on a Friday night), and unique in it's decor. Staff are super friendly without being excessive and the vibe is chill. Small spot hole in the wall in west village. Looks like most people come here for the cocktails... the food menu was not as eye-catching unfortunately. Two rounds easy: - go for a menu item! - opt for bartender's choice! read more

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One of my favorite spots. Super cute ambiance, and very good cocktails. The bartenders and hosts were nice and accommodating. Would definitely come back to drink again. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while but a dealist deal for 2 cocktails and a chocolate plate finally gave me the excuse to check it out. My friend and I came on a Monday night so it was empty. There were a couple of people who came in after we did then before we left a small group sat at the bar. I'm not entirely sure if it was because it was a Monday night or because people just prefer the more known Turks and Frogs next door. The space is very nice. It's decked out with the trappings of a train car, complete with old school luggage on overhead shelves. The background music is very old school as well and with the dim lighting it's a great little romantic date spot. 5 stars for the setting and accessibility. The drinks are very well-crafted. $12-$16 so a tad pricey. We tried the Sleeping Car and the Herkules. Both very good but if you're not one for strong drinks stay away from the Sleeping Car. 4 stars for the drinks. All in all it's a great romantic bar that's hidden and not crowded. But I've had better cocktails for those prices. read more

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Great cocktails, great cheese plate. And when I left my backpack there by accident, the guys stayed past closing so I could come back pick it up. Thank you! read more

Rude service. We were kicked out for no reason before we even ordered a drink. NEVER GOING BACK.

Came him on a rainy Sunday. Came to drink by myself and cry and BOY what a great time I had. The bar was pretty empty. One couple on a date, one person working on her laptop. I was worried about showing up in converse sneakers based on my friend's past stories. But the place was more casual than I expected. I walked in and the bartender immediately said hello and gave me enough space to settle in. I grabbed a table by myself and enjoyed the light music and conversation of the couple besides me. I had two drinks. The Last Stop, which has Gin, St Germain and some lime and ginger. It was a pretty straight forward drink. It wasn't until I had a chocolate bourbon drink that I really was like, "Hot damn." It's a nice and quiet -- out of the way cocktail bar. The bartender was polite, kind, and just the right amount of attentive. It's worth a local trip, but I wouldn't say it's wickedly extra special. read more

Went to this bar on a Friday night. Bar was fairly busy and waited with a group for a table to open up. The bartender accused my friend of being overly drunk who I know hadn't been drinking that night. He then was aggressive with another one of my friends who asked about a table. We left immediately not wanting to give this bar our money. We went to the neighboring bar and he FOLLOWED us in and proceeded to disrespect my friend for no clear reason. We left that bar. This bartender (short hair with a short beard) has no respect for people. We were respectful as can be and were met with a degree of hostility I've never experienced in nyc having lived here for over 5 years. Hopefully this bar takes action, or they'll continue to turn away customers. I NEVER leave reviews, positive or negative, but felt compelled to share this experience so no one risks ruining their night and money at a place with so little regard for providing the bare minimum of a hospitable experience. read more

Best kept secret in NY. Amazing cocktails, divine atmosphere ~ romantic and great music. Try the bartenders recommendations. You cant go wrong. Food yummy Chicken skewers, zucchini pancakes, hummus pizza are delightful. Shayan is the best bartender ever! He can mix up whatever your flavor to a whole different level of tastes and discerning flavors. He has an arsenal of flavor essences to elevate your cocktail to new dimensions. Do not muss this spot . A step back in time and a step to the future. read more

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Great cocktail place with an awesome Parisian railway vibe. They do a really nice and curated cocktail menu that also includes a twist on the classic penicillin. The bar itself is very cozy with cute luggage installations and has a warm wooden ambience. Highly recommend! read more

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They were not eager to seat us but promised a table for us - but then a new party showed up and we were informed we could no longer have the table we were promised. We also felt our presence was unwelcomed. read more

Great cocktails & cool vibe! The best thing about this place, for me, was watching a crazy drunk chick try and sit in the same booth as a celebrity and his girlfriend. It was pretty funny. But, if a celebrity isn't getting accosted when you're there, it's still a very cool place. Drinks- Very good, different. Total mixoligist flare. Atmosphere- Laid back cool. Looks like an old, 1940's train car. A little dark and stormy, but sexy. Service- Quick, attentive. Not the nicest, but not in anyway rude. Just to the point. Clientele- An older, well-off hipster vibe with a dash of forgotten celebrity. Cheers! read more