Very comfortable and chill ambience, I loved the couch selection. More importantly though, tons of very fun and interesting drink ideas! Unique flavor combinations I've never had before that were very refreshing and an exciting tasting round with my friends. I kinda wish they had their current menu easily accessible online somewhere, as they rotate seasonally. Limonada Suica was the winner of the night! read more

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Very neat place. I had the Le Banane which honestly tasted like banana bread in wine form. It was a little too heavy so I didn't finish it. Definitely a neat experience and the guys working there were really cool. I know it's supposed to be one of the top 3 bars in the world, but personally I just didn't get that vibe. Still glad I got to experience it though. read more

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Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Time: 4pm Party of: 4 Reservation Made Thru: Resy - I believe a few days prior Accolades: No.59 The World's 50 Best Bars 2025 *BBL Brie ($19) *Blanka ($19) *Schmuck Martini ($19) *Versace Slippers ($19) *Bread With Tomatoes ($19) *Hot Buttered Caramelized Apple ($19) *Le Petit Fizz ($19) *Old Fashioned ($19) *White Bean Cacio e Pepe ($12) *Smoked Labhne Chili Oil ($15) *Puff Pastry Pizza ($15) *Steak Frites ($24) *Credit card surcharge - 1.5% ($3.56) *NY Tax - 8.9% ($19.72) Basically our first stop of the day on a Tuesday bar / food crawl. We book the first slot of the day and got here a few mins prior. We waited outside for a bit and then they let us in right at 4pm. I was starving, but unfortunately they don't open the kitchen until 5pm, so I just slowly sipped my martini until we could order food. The two drinks I got were the martini which was solid and the fizz. I had no idea what the fizz would be, but it was kind of like a fizzie creamy topped soda drink? More like a dessert I would say than a cocktail. Funny enough, this was the beginning of my girlfriend drinking tomato infused alcoholic beverages. She enjoyed that very much. The food I thought was fine. Healthier elevated bar food. I was pescatarian at the time so we got a lot of the dips and such. The pizza isn't really a pizza, so I would not order that if you are expecting something similar to a tomato cheese pie. The puff pastry is very airy so it doesn't end up being much once you cut into it. Fun bar. Eclectic ambiance. Glad we tried it. REVIEW #4007 read more

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Art by cocktail! Amazing experience with delicious drinks! Highly recommend this place! read more

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We were recommended Schmuck by a friend while we were visiting NYC and couldn't be happier with our experience. There was a bit of a line outside as it seems to be a pretty popular spot. The drinks were great and they had a good music playing (rnb/rap) with dark lighting making this the perfect place for a date. Some of the drinks have interesting food pairings like blue cheese that they top it with. Would highly recommend for a mellow night out. read more

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Amazing cocktails and amazing service! I've been to schmuck several times and each time, the creative cocktails never cease to impress me. They switch up their menus every once in a while so it's fun to try out new concoctions every time you visit. If you want to sit inside, highly recommend snagging a resy, otherwise show up early and you may get a seat outside. You can't really go wrong with any of their drinks, but I especially love the schmuck martini -- how fun is the little spritz of olive oil?! I also love the thoughtful touch of swapping your martini glass for a frozen one after it's been sitting for a while. Other unique drinks that stood out was Laban (fizzy salty yoghurt and mint) and ranch water. Def check it out! read more

Ranked #4 on North America's 50 Best Bars for 2026 and it opened early 2025. I walked in on a Friday night without a reservation and waited just 10-15 minutes to get seated. Some of their indoor seating options seem to be shared, so we sat across from other people (I didn't mind at all). Our server turned out to be one of the freaking co-owners and she could not have been friendlier or more hospitable. The drinks were outstanding and the overall energy made it one of my favorite bar experiences ever. I cannot wait to head back and work through more of the menu. read more

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We had an amazing experience! We went on a busy Friday night. There was a line but we got in and had a nice table and area to sit and enjoy our time. I had the margarita and cream and martini and both were amazing! My bf had a green cocktail, also very good. I will be back! The owner came and greeted us (I recognized her from social media)! Super nice vibe and drinks to match :) read more

They are #4 on the top 50 list for a reason. Amazing cocktails and I will say this is my new favorite cocktail bar in NY. Everything we tried was perfectly balanced and delicious with flavors I did not expect in cocktails. I cant wait to come back to try more. Service was excellent especially from Mason our bartender. Definitely worth the wait but luckily we came around 5 on a tuesday and got seats at the bar. read more

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Some of the best cocktails I've ever had in nyc. The vibe is very much clubby and not an intimate cocktail bar but it's very fun, loud, and just a great time. All the drinks we tried were great but particular standouts were the cornbread, melon cheese, and blue cheese coffee banana. Those drinks blew me away. Miso drink and ranch drinks were good but the ranch drink is similar to one at yacht club in Denver which I just love so much so it just didn't hit the spot for me. Surprisingly this bar was also not as difficult to get into compared to other bars in the area and the drinks were just amazing. Would definitely recommend this spot over other popular places nearby. Service was also great and everyone was on top of it. read more

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Amazing vibes, they have a table with fortune cookies that you can actually take some. The staff are personable yet efficient, they end the check nicely. They cocktails here are fantastic, literally what I wanted to come to new york for. The place looks like a small corner store from the outside, but you come into a hidden socialising club with an ambiance hidden from the outside. I love when my cocktails taste like more than alcohol Corn jalapeno- amazingly creamy, good corn flavor Hot butter apple pie - expected it to be creamier, had an acidity like an apple cider, not very buttery/brown/caramelized tasting Pickleback- soo yummy I wish they made drinks with the pickle juice part because it reminds me of apple vinegar drinks. Double chase please Gin fizzy - interesting, the egg white foam is so thick which I have never been used to, but the bottom half is incredibly fizzy so its a great play on texture read more

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Schmuck is my favorite cocktail bar EVER. Their cocktails are so unique and always tasty. I've never had a bad experience here. Make sure to make a reservation or you'll have to wait in line, but either way it's so worth it. I LOVE SCHMUCK. read more

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Great cocktail bar with quite a few different menus depending on where you sit. Schmuck is a spot that I've heard great things about while traveling abroad. Their bar drinks are really yummy, with the Versace slipper and Tom Kha being particular standouts for me. The back room has other excellent drinks. Honestly, of the 4 drinks we tried there, they were all hitters. So good I don't even remember what I got. The service is quick, and the room gets louder and louder as the night progresses, classsic of any bar. It's a great spot for a hangout or a super casual meetup, and the bevs are excellent. If you're looking for great cocktails, this is your spot. Definitely recommend going here before they make it to the top 50 lists and have super long lines in the future. read more

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We came here 5 mins before opening and luckily there was only one party ahead of us. We were seated promptly at the bar and they filled up quickly by the time is was half past 4. So if you don't have reservations, come before/around opening. First off, I love their Schmuck shirt! I would totally buy it if it was available for sale! The hostess and the bartenders were all super friendly and chatty! I think their bar seats are so much better than the tables - you can look at the bartenders create magic and chat around with the staff and other patrons. The drink menu is pretty creative and inspired by elements from Thai cuisine to Christmas cheer. On their menu, you will find everything from spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, fruits like bananas and granny smiths, cheeses like brie and blue cheese, to oils like olive and chili oil. We got the Larb Gai, Gingerbread Ramos, Corny Jalapeno Egg Nog and BBL Brie - each drink was made with perfection and packed a punch! I have been to many cocktail bars in NYC and they surely are one of the best for sure. read more

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Good vibes all around although a bit cramped on the sidewalk seating, but it's an ideal place to get a drink on a nice day. The Laban and the Strawberry & Cheese were very good, light, and refreshing. The menu seems to change so not sure how long these will stick around for, but it'd be fun to come back and try other fun cocktails. read more

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Easily in one of my top 5 favorites for bars. The concept is so unique and they nail each and every single drink. At first glance the hodgepodge of ingredients on the menu descriptions may sound concerning - but it's likely if you enjoy the flavor profile of the food they're trying to recreate you'll enjoy the drink as well (granted it's your liquor of choice). We got the following: Larb gai: spicy peanut butter flavor Bread and tomatoes: definitely can be an acquired taste and would only order if you love all forms of tomato. Looks like murky water tastes like a lightly cooked tomato that was squeezed. Hot buttered caramelized apple: warm, and cozy sweet treat The music here is really good too. It's pretty packed even on weekdays so I recommend a reservation, we got lucky without one. read more

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One of the easiest 5s I could give and a new favorite. Double chicken please long waits - they don't have time limits, so we were told an hour, but ended up being 1.5-2hours in 35deg weather But goddamn, when I tell you the people who work here are the sweetest people at a bar we've met. The guy at the door is friendly and homie is just trying to do the best he can while people come up every 5min. He was super sweet and easy to yap w though. Vibe inside is very lowkey and upbeat. The hostess inside also felt bad we were waiting forever and then to top it off our waiter was also so friendly and then we met the owner who we found out her and her husband are from france/Sweden (interior checks out) !! She was so sweet and asking us how we liked our drinks since they released 2 new seasonal ones. Also told her my manager doesn't believe french ppl can make cocktails so will be reccing this spot and proving him wrong ‍ok they're also friends w the dcp owners so if that doesn't convince u enough here's the actual drinks. - pina colada pickleback: a pickleback is a pickleback at the end of the day - buttered hot apple cider: comes w a cookie and is actually buttered it comes out warm + no alc tate - Larb gai: fluffy, light, fruity, tastes like a candied passion fruit cocktail. Can't go wrong - Gingerbread: yummy and foamy!! Comes w gingerbread cookie. Gingerbread flavor isn't strong imo but it is lightly there. - bread and tomato: tastes exactly like that. Comes w a tomato read more

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Love Schmuck! Hailing from Barcelona and the successful bar Two Schmucks, the owners have made their way to NYC (thank you for blessing us with your passion and creativity) to open this spot up. First of all the space is intimately curated, and you can tell a lot of love was placed into the interior design. If you find them on IG, you'll find reels of the loving and careful process that was conducted to choose things like the legs on the chairs and the table material. It's inspiring :) The drinks are excellent also, and are unique - you'll find things you won't find anywhere else here and every single one is like an adventure. Larb Gai was my favorite one. It has so many elements of a good larb gai - the peanuts, the mintiness/herbs, and a little kick of spice. Le Petit Fizz is the one that has the cylinder of foam on top, which was delicate in texture, nice and foamy but also thick. Really well balanced too. Love you Schmuck! Congrats on all the success :) read more

The magic of Schmuck. lies in the ability to take what sounds like a food menu and - voila! - turning it into a drink menu. We tried a bunch of different drinks on the menu. These were the standouts: -Ranch Water (tequila, ranch, celery, seltzer): Tequila, vegetal, creamy, soda, tajin/smoked paprika: This is a cute play on the typical ranch water cocktail, which does not, as we know, actually incorporate any ranch flavor. Despite being a unique drink, this has familiar overtones, maybe loosely being in the same family as a bloody Maria or a dirty martini with blue cheese olives. It's vegetal, tastes kind of creamy but is still refreshing, and has a smoked paprika-tasting rim. I really liked this one. -Strawberry and cheese (tequila, juiced strawberries, Parmesan cheese): delicious, a real crowd-pleaser. The freshly juiced strawberry was incredible and the cheese added a creamy, savory depth of flavor. -Melon cheese and pepper (gin, dry vermouth, cantaloupe, and mozzarella cheese foam): I didn't order this one, but tried a sip and enjoyed it. It reminded me of a melon y jamon tapa. They primarily take walk-ins, though a limited number of reservations are available. On a recent Saturday night, the right-side line (if facing the restaurant) seemed to be reservations and the left side was walk-ins. We came kinda early, around 8:45, and only had to wait around 15 minutes, which was about the amount of time we were quoted. It was raining a bit, though, which might've impacted the number of people willing to wait in line. The bar has two different rooms, the main one that you walk into first and a second one kinda behind and to the left of the bar, and apparently they have almost completely different drink menus! The drinks I mentioned were ordered in the back room. read more

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I loved the creative drinks and fun, hip vibes here. The wait was horrendous. We put our name down and had dinner next door and still had to wait another 45 minutes on a weekday around 8pm. They make you line up outside (10-15 min wait) to even put your name on the waitlist with the host who is stationed inside. I did see her help buss some tables, so maybe they were just short that night. We got seated in the front room. Love love love the interior. Our server was very accommodating. read more

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Walked in at 5 PM on a Thursday and there was no wait. I tried: + Le petit fizz + Larb gai + Caramelized apple + Pina colada pickleback + Pear and cheese + Crushed potatoes + Puff pastry Le petit fizz had a perfect passionfruit flavor; they lost me with the carbonation, but if that's your thing you'll love it. The Larb Gai was my favorite drink that I tried. It was like pad Thai - in a good way. Both this drink and the Pear and Cheese reminded me of the "food drink" schtick at DCP or Sip & Guzzle. I was on the fence about the pina colada pickleback and ultimately it was not for me, but the server let me get a different drink (pear and cheese) which I really appreciated. The pear and cheese was simple and tasty. Food was solid - the puff pastry was the best of the two dishes I tried. Also they need to turn up the AC in the back because it was sweltering. read more

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Friends recommended Shmuck as a must stop while out for drinks in the city and so we did exactly that! Waited about 30 minutes for a table for 4 (I don't know if they accept reservations) and the line was getting longer once we got in we could see why! The area is very cozy, some sections offer couch like seating as well. And the menu selection is so intriguing. Server was really sweet and pointed out recommendations based on the flavor palettes we preferred. Out of the drinks ordered, least favorite were the Pina Colada Pickleback and Bread & Tomatoes. Definitely an acquired taste. Not sure if I'd come back again but definitely a fun stop throughout the day! read more

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My friend and I walked in on a Sunday night. There's always a long line outside when I walk by so I was happy we were able to just walk in. We were seated at the bar. Inside is a fun vibe! It was retro/loungey inside from the leather couches to lighting fixtures. My friend and I got: - peaches and crème: this is something you eat rather than sip so it came with a wooden spoon. I enjoyed it, it really was more of a dessert - schmuck martini: they changed my friend's glass multiple times Service was great!! Everyone was super attentive and friendly. I would come back again but wouldn't wait in a line if I had to. read more

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This bar has been on my list for a whileeeee but it was always impossible to get reservations. We decided to walk on a Thursday evening and we were able to get seated in the side wing location (?). Service was AMAZING! Shout out to the bouncer-- he was incredible. Also the bartenders and staff were superrrr friendly. Ambiance was veryyy hip and chic. It does get loud though, so not the best place to come to have a deep convo. Cocktails were honestly... a bit of a let down. We basically ordered like one of everything on the menu, and though they were overall yummy, we thought that the cocktails were veryyyyy weak!!! - Le Banane: 10/10 (I liked this one a lot! It really tasted like bananas but it was one of the stronger cocktails on the menu + loved how it isn't a creamy style cocktail) - Strawberry and cheese: 8/10 (strawberry and cheese... what can I say!) - Muesli: 8/10 (it was almost like cereal milk + tonssss of ice) - Melon cheese and pepper: 7/10 (interesting... had an interesting pepper kick) - Martini tonic: 5/10 (kinda wish there was a normal martini on the menu! The tonic watered down the flavor too much) read more

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Was in NYC for my birthday and was craving a good cocktail after dinner. We noticed schmuck was nearby so we walked over. We were with our 2 young kids/babies so we were almost sure we would be turned away, BUT they happily accommodated. One cocktail turned into several, and the cool bartenders even offered my babies snacks on the house + virgin shots. Our first bar experience/"shot" together came a lot sooner than I expected lol. Thanks for making my bday extra special. ILY shmuck!!! read more

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I was outside on a freezing Friday, like it was summer! We even waited on a mini line b/c we got there when it opened at 4pm. Was it worth it? That would be a resounding, YES!! My companion and I were seated at the bar right in front of the door. I asked to move to the other end of the bar and they easily accommodated us. We came to sip and chat. My drink of the evening was the Blanka...light, refreshing, tasty. My companion had the Hot Buttered Caramelized Apple and the Corny Jalapeno Egg Nog. That last drink was tragic for us...LOL. However, I would be willing try just about anything the bartenders make. They were meticulous w/ how they made there drinks. I plan on coming back... but let's leave it for the fall. read more

Cocktail bar in East Village! Wow wow wow, this place is cool. For my first time, we our name down for a 1.5 hour wait (went around 9PM) and went to another bar in the meantime (lots in the area). Atmosphere is like a house party, and you're hanging out in the living room. We got seated on these low couches which was a whole vibe; there is a bar top in the middle of the room but all the other seating arrangements are a little different with unique furniture pieces. They have a small food menu to order from but we only came for drinks. Their cocktail menu is good if you like drinks that are experimental, creative, and a little weird. I honestly thought it was going to be a one drink and go situation, but the cocktail list was short and interesting so we ended up making it through all of them as a group (menu changes changes occasionally). All of them were made really well, and I was honestly pretty impressed by all the flavor executions. Some standouts for me were the larb gai (peanut-y with chili oil), bread and tomatoes (this was really weird, clarified and it honestly was giving BLT, but I thought it was cool), and the fika (I always love a coffee cocktail, on the sweeter side too). I honestly enjoyed all of them tho and they were all well prepared. Honestly had such a great time, and glad I got to experience all of it. Cherry on top was the service -- everyone I interacted with was so hospitable, but our server lowkey knocked it out of the park. So incredibly friendly, clearly committed to making sure you have a good time (he put my martini in the fridge when I went to the bathroom apparently to keep it ice cold ???), and excited to talk through the menu with you and help you pick out drinks. Standout service for sure, holy shit. Overall loved it, and glad I experienced it. Would gladly come back for the vibes, but would most likely be to bring people who want to try it. They have a back room and a patio as well with slightly different menus so be sure to check them out! Since my first time, I've come back several times -- drinks and service are consistently good and I also tried some of their food (everything was flavorful and satisfying). Also found a new fave among some of their newer drinks -- macho man randy savage! read more

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Was able to walk in to the front on Friday night after they had a cancellation. I loooooved the decor and vibe at Schmuck. Beautiful furniture, great music, and perfect ambiance. I believe their menu changes seasonally, since the original menu that caught my eye was no longer available last night. Nonetheless, got to try some amazing drinks!! Highlights were the Peaches & Cream and the Patio Pounding Pear. Peaches & Cream was a slush drink, topped with a salted whipped cream-- to be eaten with a spoon. Great balance of flavors, and I loved that the drink was like a dessert. The Patio Pounding Pear was strong, but sweet. It was served with a side of Parmesan cheese, which paired so nicely with the sweet drink. We also tried the Macho Man Randy Savage, which was refreshing and light! Least favorite of the night was the Bread with Tomatoes. It was a savory drink, and sounded good on paper, but difficult to keep drinking after a while. Overall super pleased with the ambiance, inventive drinks, and very friendly service too! I'd return! read more

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One of my new favorite bars in NYC! Has the kitchen and the living room areas, both with separate lines, different menu and distinct vibes. Kitchen is a bit more intimate while the living room is more spacious and loud. My favorite drink is the blanka in the living room and strawberry and cheese in the kitchen. did not try the food but the food menu is the same between the living room and the kitchen area. read more

As a Village resident, I acknowledge how absurdly spoiled for choice I am when it comes to craft cocktails. And, in full cognizance of this bounty, I still delight in discovering new (to me) exceptional entrants to the neighborhood bar scene. Friends, Schmuck is one such superlative honoree. We've been taking advantage of summer weekends in the city--when many of the locals escape our urban heat island in favor of more temperate climes in the Hamptons or the Hudson Valley. Despite an influx of tourists, the city still feels a little less frenetic, and many hype destinations are moderately easier to get into. Even so, I was not anticipating a queue halfway down the block when we rolled up to Schmuck right at opening time on a Saturday. Fortunately, it seems they have sufficient space, and primarily take walk-ins, so everyone in line (at least, up until our position) was successfully placed for their first seating. This particularly balmy July, it was surprisingly comfortable to be outside--in the building's shade, to be sure--just after 4pm. We took advantage of the al fresco option and helped ourselves to an open two-top, right behind a couple with a cute (and mostly well-behaved) dog. We discovered their kitchen doesn't open until 5pm, so I only sampled their drink menu... and it did not disappoint. Across two rounds, we tried the dirty martini & tonic; coffee, pineapple & olive oil; buttered paloma; and a rapscallion. Every single tipple was a smash hit. Of the lot, I think my favorite was, surprisingly, the dirty martini: it was simultaneously refreshing yet savory and oh-so-delightfully-dirty. I thought the tajín rim on the paloma was a necessary touch that gave the drink some needed oomph (otherwise, I might as well have been drinking juice). And if I were to do it all over again, I'd save the coffee for last as a liquid dessert. 100% would return. I'm definitely curious about their bar bites. Given the excellent execution on the drinks we've already had, I'm eager to explore the rest of their menu! read more

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Schmuck has been getting a lot of buzz, so I was curious to check it out. Overall, the experience was just okay for me. We were initially seated in the back area, even though there were open seats at the bar we had requested. I had to ask twice to be moved to the main space. Also worth noting: if you're seated in the back, you have to exit the bar and re-enter through the front to return to the main area--and the menu differs between the two, which wasn't explained upfront. We both tried the Schmuck Martini, which ends with a few drops of olive oil. It's a creative twist, though I tend to prefer a more classic take. We sampled another cocktail that didn't quite land for us, but the complimentary potato chips were a nice touch. Fun to try once, and it's definitely a cool space, but not sure it's one I'd prioritize returning to. read more

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the drinks are fun and playful. enjoyed the limonada suíca although it was a bit too sweet for me. we were sat on these cozy couches where you share a table with another group. felt like hanging out at a house party. all the staff were friendly and on it. as soon as your water cup was low they're there to fill it up. same with the cocktails, they were ready to get you your next drink. love it here. read more

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The place has a retro yet modern vibe. High energy, but almost too loud, esp the music. We had to shout to chat throughout. Larb Gai - very good like everyone said. Good balance with kick of spicy peanut drops. Macho one - more on the sweeter side. Versace Slipper - I ordered with the thoughts of the blue cheese is in the drink but it's just on the side. So it's a banana bourbon cocktail which is pretty common. Schmuck Martini - good with olive oil drizzles. White Bean Cacio e Pepe - was more cheese then beans and the cheese also solidified coz it was lukewarm when it's served. Worth a visit though most drink we had was very clean which I like. read more

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We visited as a group of three around midnight on a Friday. Despite the late hour, the wait was a reasonable 20 minutes -- not bad for a bar that once held considerable acclaim in Barcelona. From the menu alone, it's clear the bar aims to push creative boundaries. The cocktails are presented with flair and inventiveness -- an icy take on the strawberry margarita, a playful Ramos Fizz, and a piña colada-pickleback hybrid that cleverly splits one drink into two parts. The visual and conceptual ambition is admirable. That said, when it comes to flavor and balance, the execution didn't quite meet expectations. Many of the drinks leaned heavily toward bold, dominant notes, often at the expense of subtlety or finesse. While this may well be an intentional stylistic choice -- emphasizing impact over nuance -- the result, in my view, compromised drinkability and left little room for the more delicate interplay of ingredients. In short, the experience is imaginative and memorable, but the flavors could benefit from a touch more restraint and refinement. read more

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This is one of those places that I think is cool, but ultimately i don't quite get it. The drinks are inventive and fun, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to any of it. No discernible theme. And I don't understand why there's so much cheese involved. I beg to put an end to the cheese. I think it's best to know what to expect going in (ie researching the drinks beforehand). I probably would've enjoyed it more with a game plan. I found the bread & tomatoes drink personally offensive. IMHO, Sip&Guzzle is executing wacky drinks better and more cohesively read more

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I stopped by on a Tuesday evening at 5:30pm as a party of one. It was crowded but I didn't have to wait as there was a seat available at the bar. I believe this is the space called The Living Room. The space is bright and retro and bustling. I don't recall my bartenders name but she was nice and attentive. The menu at The Living Room and the menu in the other section of schmuck (I think it's called the Kitchen Table) are not drastically different so I didn't feel the need to try the other section. I had to drink: Le Petite Fizz (very foamy, sweet and refreshing) and Caramelized Apple (not as sweet as you would expect, served with a little cookie). I had the puff pastry pizza to eat which was actually amazing? It's not what you expect but it's so good. Don't expect marinara sauce here. They grate Parmesan table side for you when it is served. I was going to try the White Bean Cacio e Pepe but it had multiple bad reviews on here so I opted out of this. Schmuck is receiving a lot of attention right now. Is it deserving of the attention? I'm not entirely sure. Should you wait two hours to get in here? Again, not sure. Schmuck is an objectively good bar. The drinks and presentation are upscale and the staff has created a place with a good energy. They are creative and playful with the menu which is refreshing. That being said, they are just another upscale, funky cocktail bar to me. I would not wait 2 hours to get in here. I would however come back if I could get in easily like I did on a Tuesday. I do think schmuck is worth a visit if you can get in relatively quick (under 30 min). The drinks are cheaper than some other fancy bars right now, $19 vs $22+ in other places. The food is a little overpriced but good. The entrance has stairs and I do not think it is ADA accessible (unless there's another entrance I'm not aware of). Didn't use the restroom so unsure how that is. The noise level is loud. Between the music and conversation, you can't really hear yourself think in here. This new bar does not have purse hooks (!!!!) at the bar which is a big oversight on their part. This can easily be fixed though. Out of the other fancy, creative cocktail places (like Double Chicken Please, which I do think deserves the hype), schmuck is not #1 for me but they are also not last. They're somewhere in the middle, good enough. read more

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Personally drinks are better than double chicken please. No wait on a wednesday around 7. good service. seating was not ideal - not ergonomic, had to bend over to eat on a short table and was sharing a table with others so it was packed. - patio pounding pear: very whiskey forward. comes with a side of cheese not super sweet. my least fav - le petit fizz: sweet. lots of foam. my fav - caramelized apple: very sweet. flavor spot on. super yummy. comes with a cookie - forget name of last drink but it had sesame oil in it and was very good -white bean: good but don't need food - smoked labne: good but don't need. not spicy. more like cheesy. bread it comes with is very good read more

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Drinks were some of the best I've had in NYC! Young crowd for sure, but cool vibe, good drinks, good apps

This isn't your average cocktail bar--Schmucks is a bold, irreverent, and elevated drinking experience wrapped in downtown edge. From the moment you walk in, you know you're somewhere special: the lighting is moody, the music is vibey, and the energy feels like a wild night in Barcelona landed in the East Village. The Cocktails * Inventive, layered, and impeccably balanced--each drink feels like it belongs in a gallery. * The menu changes often, but always pushes creative boundaries while keeping things fun. * Presentation is playful but never gimmicky--expect elegance with a wink. ‍ Service & Staff * The bartenders are world-class: fast, sharp, and deeply knowledgeable. They're happy to guide you through the menu or freestyle something based on your tastes. * No attitude--just confidence and precision. The Vibe * Think upscale cocktail bar with a punk rock soul. The space is stylish but doesn't take itself too seriously. * It's loud, social, and designed for people who love to drink well and party better. * Perfect for a date, late-night hang, or impressing out-of-towners who think they've "seen NYC." Prices * Cocktails are in the $16-$20 range, and worth every cent for the quality and experience. * You're not here for cheap drinks--you're here for world-class cocktails in a space that feels alive. Bottom Line: Schmucks is where top-tier mixology meets rebellious energy. It's high-end without being stiff, playful without being sloppy. If you love cocktails and nightlife, this one's a must. read more

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This review is for the back/side bar since the front isn't even taking people for waitlist (and I've attempted coming here twice now with fail). Despite that, the back bar is pretty dope too. There's one big communal table in the middle with a side couch table and a couple standing bars against the wall. The space is super lively with music blasting. It's quite crowded as everyone is super close to each other. It almost feels like a house party as you're squeezed together and mingling with others here. I have to say that the menu is quite unique with some very interesting ingredient combinations. I tried the Strawberry & Cheese ($19), which was good but I didn't taste much of the cheese part. They really should shave some parmesan cheese on top for garnish and flavor --missed opportunity. My friend had the Melon Cheese & Pepper ($19), which is a popular pick. This has a cheese foam similar to the cheese foams for boba, but lighter. We also decided to share the Smoked Labhne Chili Oil ($15), which was a yummy small bite. The cocktails are bold, yet approachable. It's got a fun vibe and loud music, so more for a fun time as you'll be shouting to make conversation here. Also, love the cute garnishes on some of these cocktails. read more

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