Went to Brass Monkey on a weeknight for a happy hour event, and it was a great choice for a group…read more The back room is quite large, with a small upstairs overlook, and could easily fit over 100 people. There is also a dedicated bar and bartenders, which made things very efficient. For our event, the space was completely open, though there are tables and chairs available if preferred. The room is mostly wood, so it can be a bit loud since there is not much to absorb sound, but overall it worked very well for a large group. I had not been to Brass Monkey in over a decade and was pleasantly surprised that the prices had barely gone up. Beer and cider were $8, and cocktails were $11. The rest of the bar has plenty of space, including an outdoor patio in the warmer months, and the bar food is good. I have also watched World Cup matches here before, which are always fun and energetic. I would definitely recommend Brass Monkey for group happy hours as well as for watching sports.

I just happened to hang out at this place since it was probably the most affordable bar in the…read morearea. I needed a place to hangout while waiting for my wife and her friends have their ladies' night out (designated driver and all). I thought it was just a cozy, neighborhood bar. I had the Fish and Chips for dinner. It wasn't bad. It could have used some more seasoning. But it went very well with the tartar sauce. I had four beers from the tap (my limit for the night): They were the Brass Monkey IPA (a good IPA, I liked it even though I am not a fan of IPAs), the Hofbrau, the Allagash White and the Victory Pilsner. The Hofbrau and the Pilsner were my favorites. I came there sometime past 8pm was just planning to just chill and chat with the barkeeps. They were very friendly. As earlier mentioned, I thought the bar was just a nice neighborhood joint. Come 11pm, that changed really quickly. Suddenly I was surrounded by a crowd more than half of them were young enough to be my kids. The DJ started pumping out great tunes, from old school to the stuff them youngins listen to nowadays. LOL! I did feel out of place for a moment. Then, my wife and her friends showed up and decided to hang out with me. The places they went to was too stuck up and they just wanted to let loose. Well, they did come to the right place and we all partied as if we were still in our early 20s. Needless to say, we did enjoy ourselves (some of us, way too much). This place is a great discovery for me. Worth coming back to and forget that I am a middle-aged guy with a wife and three kids. ;-)

I had a exquisite time here. The drinks were just meticulously curated and elegantly robust. The…read moreservice was luxuriously personalized and effortlessly efficient. The ambiance was elegantly atmospheric and very luxuriously ambient. In summary, I had a wonderful time. 5 stars.

During our adventures in the Meatpacking district my friend insisted we pay a visit to The Top of…read moreThe Standard for the amazing view. We got there shortly after they opened (4 pm), so it wasn't busy. On your way to the rooftop you'll pass through a nightclub, which reminded me of a discotheque reminiscent of Studio 54. According to my friend, it doesn't get hopping until later and good times are had. There is a jacuzzi inside, so I can only imagine the wild antics that occur. I would have absolutely been a regular here back in the day. The Rooftop is spacious with plenty of places to chill & relax. I ordered a Cucumber Limonade $16 (Vodka, Cucumber, Lime, & Elderflower). It was crisp & refreshing. Perfect for this beautiful sunny day. My friend was right. The view was stunning - with sweeping views of the city and the harbor. It was so nice to be so high up above the bustling city without a care in the world.

Great bar in meatpacking district...great vibe, music and service. The kind of bar you want to drop…read morein for a drink with friends and good conversation!

Cool vibe. Drinks are pretty expensive and they do include the tip in the bill automatically…read more Service was quick.

Came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty which I don't mind at all. Ordered drinks and…read moreit was served right away, they were tasty and strong (on the average price range for drinks ~$15-$16 each). They do have events here so i was just here during a slow day I guess. It's a downstairs bar but they have plenty of seating. The vibes are what you would expect at a normal pub/bar.

This was a place that my friend and I happened to randomly stumble upon and we're glad we did. The…read morebar itself is MASSIVE. Lots of standing room with some seating. There is a decent selection of cocktails (I recommend the Take it Ease) and a lot of other beers and non alcoholic options. The music they play is so fun and the vibe itself is great. It was giving industrial x indie if that's even a thing? Anyways, our server was super friendly and even gave us a free pretzel since the kitchen made too many. Would absolutely come back.

Le Bain is one of the few NYC spots that still carries real name recognition--even outside the…read morecity. If you know, you know. Getting in isn't guaranteed. Dress well, the door is up to the doorman. The crowd can feel a little "here for the outfit," but with the right group it's still a good time. Drinks are expensive (cucumber lemonade is solid), and on weeknights the crepe spot upstairs is pretty much your only food option. Tables are available but come with a minimum. The hot tub is the main thing. People say don't get in...do what you want. Once one person's in, more follow. Paradisco on Sundays--get there early and eat before, bar service can be hit or miss. Tuesdays (On Top) is more late night, club kids/celebs, and doesn't really get going till around midnight.

The Vibes at the club were good. Bottle service was good, and the bottle girl was so cute and…read morefriendly. Very sweet and good vibes, very cozy. The age range was closer to early twenties, with some individuals in their mid twenties. The black female bouncer was so racist. She told me I went in and out five times, but it was the second time I even left the building. I'm guessing it's because my friend group had a good amount of asian, so she thinking we all look the same. Very disappointing experience to be discriminated against when you just want to have a good night out. Five times is crazy. I told her this was the second time I'd left, and she said I had to be back in five minutes. We also had a table, so to spend on a table and still be discriminated for leaving and returning to the place that we paid for a table at is wild. Disgusting attitude, racist, black female bouncer.

Super fun and great vibes. Super crowded during the afternoon…read more The pretzel was ok, cheese bread was fine but wish there were utensils with it because it was super hard to eat. The hot toddy I got was pretty good and I liked the flavor. The ski shot which is 4 shots of $50 was overpriced in my opinion. Unfortunately the actual experience was soured by the fact that apparently it's $50 pp min if you reserve a table and then in the end they tried to charge us for people who didn't show up even though we did fill the table. I understand the policy and the manager was super nice to us and tried to rectify the situation but our waitress ended up being super rude in the end. They gave us a small discount but we ended up having to buy a lot of tickets to use in the future. Wasn't too happy about how things ended so would probably recommend that you go in the evening to avoid crowds if that's not your vibe and also do not book a table.

This beer garden is very nice and I have been here many times. We have celebrated birthdays and had…read moremany other gatherings here. They have plenty of space and have many food and drink options. I usually get the different susuages, fries, and pretzels. It does get pretty busy during the evening and night, so it can get a bit crowded. The service could get pretty slow too. Just remember if you bring in cakes or cupcakes to celebrate they will charge a fee of $40.

I was thinking about an incident that occurred here back in 2025 today and decided to see if anyone…read morewrote a review on it. Lo and behold, there is, by someone of the name Jo K. This person proceeds to say one of the workers kicked his friend out because she was "assaulted" and let me tell you this is far from the truth, as I was the one who was apart of that altercation. To set the scene: I was there with my boyfriend this night. We come here once a month if not every other month for a smoke and cocktail. There was a group of loud folks - who we presume had been drinking - but didn't think much of it. At some point I had to use the bathroom, and there's only one here. I knocked on the door and turned the knob but it was locked. I wanted a few minutes, knocked again - lightly both times - but again no one came out. There was some old newspaper nearby that had in my hand while I waited for someone to come out. A moment later a woman barged from bathroom angrily and was holding her hand up and it appeared she had something sharp - like a hand knife or small blade. She was belligerent, yelling about why I was bothering her in the bathroom and got really close. I was almost sure she was going to stab or seriously injure me with whatever she had in her hand. I only had a moment to think and defend myself... she was pretty damn loud that everyone turned around. I shoved her to give me some space between her and myself and that sharp object. She then started screaming and I pushed her away again, and she continued to charge after me. My own boyfriend and two men had to get her away (for context I'm 5'3 100lbs and she was a lot lager than myself) and she was dragged out by staff and kicked her friends out as well. Outside, you can hear her screaming and crying saying I had started it, I assaulted her, she was going to call the cops etc.. Im glad I wasn't hurt because she's absolutely insane and I should have been the one to call and press charges for her making an attempt. No one harassed her even in the slightest. She was incredibly drunk or blacked out or high on cocaine or something. They have security footage and the testimonies of my own boyfriend who witnessed it happen from start to finish and several other people + staff that could recount this story. That said - FAFO. Good riddance and don't come back, chump.

This place has been here for what seems like forever. Used to come here frequently and totally…read moreforgot about it over time as I continued to go to other places in the city. I stumbled upon it recently again, and as is the case with most lounges, things have relatively stayed the same: long bar with lots of seating, but a super narrow place that doubles up with seating, so you can get pretty cramped in here at peak hours. Still, it's a good place to lounge and chill, kick back with a good cigar, and enjoy a decent selection of bourbons. Good service at overall. Must say that their selection of cigars is not the best, as is often the case with lounges with no humidor.

Modern western influenced Japanese bar with great drinks and friendly service…read more Came here on a Friday night ~10pm and definitely needed a reservation to get a table. Order - time after time (4.5/5) a bit overpowering; too much flavor competition - last dance (4.5/5)

So I went to NBetween, a Japanese speakeasy and here's the tea:…read more The dry-aged burger? Salty, perfectly seasoned, juicy - basically screaming, "Eat me with a Sapporo!" The fries? Equally bomb! Perfect combo if you're drinking. You just HAVE to get a Sapporo when you're at a Japanese spot. I ended the meal with the café cocktail which I normally wouldn't order without milk... but this one? Sweet, delicious, and totally didn't need it. It was so good! Now the DJ... not jazz, not chill vibes, not whatever TikTok led me to expect. Nope. Full-on techno/trip hop/drum & bass mashup that was so loud I had to yell at my husband across the table, "HOW'S YOUR BURGER?!" And the bouncer out front - bless him, but communication skills = 0. He asked if we had a reservation, then gestured for IDs with his hands which my husband understood as whip out your reservation... after my husband is fumbling with his phone and showing the bouncer our reservation, the bouncer THEN clarified, and I felt like I was in some annoying game of charades. As an older born and raised New Yorker, the tough guy bouncer act is TIRED! We've seen it. Move on. Other than that? Food amazing. Service with our waitresses was amazing. And the decor was fire with the vinyls on the wall. Would I go back? Maybe. Especially if next time they swap the techno for some Japanese jazz so I can actually hear my husband without yelling.

Some of the best/most fun cocktails I had while visiting NYC! We had a Friday evening reservation…read moreand arrived a bit early, luckily that made us make the tailend of happy hour! There were a few martini options I had my eye on, and with happy hour, I was able to pick 3 as part of the mini martini flight, a huge score. I got the cornstar, espresso, and Chelsea martinis. The espresso martini was fine, but I'd skip it for another one next time. The cornstar and Chelsea on the other hand were amazing. Would've loved to have either of these in a full size version. Everyone else in the group also liked all of the drinks they got. I got an aviation after happy hour and liked this one too, but the martinis were still my favorite. To eat we ordered the Whipped ricotta and French fries (asked for no truffle), both were great! Overall it's a cool vibey spot with great drinks and some good shareable plates! Would recommend making a reservation just to be sure you can get a table.

Very chill place on a Sunday…read more Weekend nights are crazy. The drinks are good and a must to try it once or twice. Lots of fun.

A total of 4 of us came here on one of the most bitter winter days this year as we needed an indoor…read moreinteractive activity. We thought mini golf was interactive, everyone had the same chance to play and it's simple enough without exerting too much energy (unlike an escape room or the dancing tiles which I also came across in my research). Great place for friends, families, dates of all ages. We checked in on the ground floor (also have a coat check here) and were told they have a cabin themed course on the 2nd floor and a museum themed course on the 3rd floor, but there was a party going on. They also told us about the rooftop lounge, which is covered with plastic and they have heaters blasting the space. We went with the cabin themed. Although I don't think they completely blocked the 3rd floor with the party, we just didn't want to have to compete with others and wanted a quiet experience. They have stairs or an elevator. Once we got to the 2nd floor, we were the only ones there and were explained how the digital scoring works. We inputted our names, and our scoreboard would follow us from board to board in sequence after we all punched in our scores. The max was 6 putts per course to help keep things moving (we definitely played more than 6 on some courses lol). The courses did progressively get more challenging as you moved on. The decor was beautiful. Fairy lights lined the space with murals or a ski lodge/mountains around with a polar bear and a ski mobile. Many cute photo ops. On the last course, once you made it, the game swallowed your ball, I guess to help prevent you from trying to play the course again. I wish there was more than 9 courses though. It was fun enough but maybe having a few more would have helped fill the time more. Time flew by and we had lots of laughs. Would be excited to come back to try the museum course next time.

I came here with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night. I expected it to…read morebe packed, but because SantaCon was happening the same day, it was surprisingly empty. I booked a social package that included 90 minutes of reserved seating, one round of mini golf, and a $25 food or drink voucher per person. When we arrived, we were given tickets for mini golf, but the staff seemed unsure about how the food and drink vouchers worked. After some back-and-forth, we learned the vouchers could only be used on the second floor, and if used for drinks, there was only one option available -- a blue rum drink with coconut. Unfortunately, the drink missed the mark for me and my friends, and the recipe could definitely use some improvement. We were also never shown where our reserved seating was, which was disappointing. That said, I had an amazing group of friends, and we still made the night a lot of fun. We played the Lodge course on the second floor, which is their most challenging course and beautifully decorated. I also loved the tablet that kept score for us -- it was a great touch. The rooftop area is another highlight: it's heated and really enjoyable during the winter. Overall, while the atmosphere and mini golf were fun, I wouldn't book a party package again -- it wasn't worth the cost. Next time, I'd just pay for mini golf directly.