Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 5pm Party 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 read more

Sip & Guzzle - Chinatown No.5 ($31) - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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Sip&Guzzle was recently made #1 bar on the list of Top 50 in North America in April 2026, and I knew 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 read more

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Cool experience to try cocktails and interesting food options. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it is filled. If you want the burger you need to be there early as they run out. Drinks were wonderful! Food was tasty and an experience but the portions are extremely small. The potato salad was very rich but tiny! We got the hot chicken which was fun to cut up with a giant scissor. It does have Szechuan in it which I am not a fan of. We got the vanilla soft serve special which had a tumeric shell and a lemon sorbet puree at the bottom. Soft serve was thick and cream with rich vanilla flavor. The lemon at the bottom was very overpowering so be sure to mix it! Overall, I'd come back for drinks and some snacks but not the place to have a filling dinner. Service was great and they were very friendly. Ambiance was dim and personal. It is a small space which I prefer. read more

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We had drinks and bites at Sip and it was an enjoyable experience. I have a lighter palate for drinks and can't go for too strong, and really enjoyed the Gimlet over rice (light, sweet but not too sweet), tomato tree (light and refreshing), and one of the newer drinks that uses grape (a bit on the sweeter side but still good). The food was excellent. We had the potato salad - which comes with taro crispys though I could not appreciate the crisps well, but it was so delicious it almost didn't matter. Highly recommend. The yakiniku comes with 2 skewers and they are so soft and delicate, really savory along with the yolk sauce which provided an additional umami boost. The cabbage salad was a miss unfortunately. Was really hoping for something lighter given its primarily vegetable dish, but the sauce is just so overly powerful. It's a lot of sauce and also too salty - really took away from this dish. The crisps were nice though. There is an intimate ambience in Sip with Japanese speakeasy vibes. The service is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Would go again! read more

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We got to the bar 90 minutes before opening on Friday to try one of the 12 exclusive burgers a nights. We were the first ones in line. Within the next 30 minutes more people showed up. If you do not have a 4pm reservation you need to be one of the first 4-5 parties in line to secure a burger, but that is hoping that reservation parties share. The burger was super delicious and unique with the toppings. Was it the best burger in America though? Not sure. Wish the meet had more of a char outside because the patty seemed too soft to me and the patty seemed a little small. They get an A+ for presentation though. The mochi fry was delicious. Super unique dish. The soft serve was my absolute favorite. The milk just melts in your mouth and the outside shell was great. The lemon preserves were so yummy. But the ice cream was so expensive. In terms on drinks I actually prefer the drinks upstairs compared to downstairs. First of all the drinks upstairs are more affordable and personally thought they were better. The drinks downstairs while interesting, I thought had too much going on for a lot of them. And were so expensive. Upstairs the sun dried daisy was so yummy. The strawberry Negroni was good and the coconut flavor was great. However in the beginning it was so bitter to me compared to a normal Negroni. It grew on me though. The coffee drink was great. I love arcane coffee so can't go wrong. Downstairs we had the apple pie drink, the spicy one with a tincture, thought it was much better without adding any tincture to it ngl, hot pot drink, and a very acidic whiskey drink that came in a very heavy and small cup. This drink was way too acidic for me. Hot pot was the most interesting and worked for me. Wish I saw Japanese people working here. And I was much more impressed at the SG club in Tokyo. Service upstairs was super weird as well. People weren't that friendly and had a strange attitude. Especially the one woman who was our main bartender. It seemed like a lot of the people who got 4pm reservations and sat at the bar were bartender friends. The downstairs service was ok. One thing I didn't like about both floors is that they kept taking our menus away. It made it difficult to share one menu among more than two people and then when we wanted to order more drinks we had to keep asking. To be honest I wouldn't line up for the burger again and probably won't go downstairs but would totally go to the upstairs for some snacks and drinks. read more

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My husband and I had one of those memorable nights at Sip & Guzzle and now we understand the hype! Discovered this place through 50 Best Bar (ranking) and I was particularly excited to try it. They have two-in-one experience: Guzzle (ground floor) loud, high-energy, social and Sip (downstairs) intimate, refined. We didn't have a reservation but Guzzle is first come first serve and we got there just minutes before they opened so we made it to the bar seats. It's actually designed so you can start casual and end elevated-- or bounce between both, that would be the ideal if not bc the place gets very busy. The cocktails are exceptional and innovative. We had the Wagyu Old Fashion, with a delicious subtle peanut butter flavor, the Yuzu mugirita and the Lychee Martini with playful twist. The food was solid with so many standouts like the "Electric" chicken, fans fav, with a zesty flare that gives a numb feel to your taste buds-- especially paired with the cabbage that compliments it perfectly. The Wagyu Sandwich, one of the best I've had in the city, was an incredibly indulgent experience, featuring melt-in-your-mouth tender Wagyu beef packed between toasted bread. Also the Volcano roll, the Bikini and the pork skewer with cotton candy add a fun/unique twist to classics. Service is knowledgeable and attentive. They really go the extra mile to cater to you even do it can get a little loud and crowded in Guzzle. Great for a fun night out!! read more

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Best bar in NYC hands down. Every time I come here I get more and more excited about this place. Equally cool and delectable cocktails and food. I ate downstairs at Sip, but I've also been to Guzzle and either level it's worth it. They have such a fun hole in the wall vibe, it's cozy and welcoming. First of all the service is so kind and attentive. We only had so much time to dine (about 90 minutes) and I've never seen service be so attentive and respectful about it. They were prompt, they had amazing recommendations, and they're all so effortlessly cool! I drank the strawberry hot pot cocktail, which had a flavor profile I've never tasted in my life. My friend had the mango martini which I tried and am planning on having myself next time I go (I don't even like martinis it was that good) For food we tried as much as possible. Hands down the best is the volcano roll, then the electric chicken is a close second. So crispy, juicy, amazing flavor once again. Also the mochi fries are a fun classic. Kisses to B, Lindsay, Emma, and ofc Marcio. read more

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Came in by myself and got seated at the bar immediately on a busy Sunday evening about 45 min after opening. I missed out on the burger unfortunately, but ended up getting the Bikini sandwich and the Mochi French fry. Both were delicious and the servers were fantastic vibes. Will definitely try to come back here again soon for the burger! read more

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Sip & Guzzle is such a gem. The whole place feels so eclectic in the best way -- playful, energetic, and just a little unexpected. It's very small and cozy, which honestly makes it even better. It feels intimate and lively at the same time. The menu was SO much fun. Every dish felt like elevated fair food -- creative, nostalgic, and a little whimsical -- but tasted anything but typical. The flavors were refined, layered, and seriously impressive. It's the kind of place where you're excited for every plate that hits the table. And the cocktails? Delicious. Thoughtfully crafted and just as creative as the food. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the drinks and the dishes. If you're looking for somewhere unique, cozy, and genuinely memorable, this is it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I'd like to say this measured up to all the hype but alas it did not. I'm older so the vibe is very Tik tok influencer vibe so not really my spot! Drinks are average and the food is good but more hype and not really substantial dinner food. More of a snack situation and not something I would rush back over to do again. Burger was sold out by 7:00 so we didn't get to try. Most of the items were a one person order and not suitable to share. The chicken was great as was the cabbage. Once again, it's a high energy noisy spot, suitable for the early 20's crowd . Just a one and done for me! Service was great though! read more

Sip & Guzzle - Pork appetizer wrapped in cotton candy. Honestly quite tasty, just enough for one! - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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Sip & Guzzle has been on my list ever since we went to Japan last year and were so impressed with the cocktail bars. There's an upstairs (guzzle) that seems a little more casual and had more open tables/seats at the bar. And the there's a downstairs (sip) that's smaller and more speakeasy vibe. I made a res for sip, which Reddit recommended as a better choice, and it did not disappoint We got to try 6 cocktails and my favorites were the dirty mango and strawberry hotpot. Dr green was also refreshing and unique with the dropper that you add yourself! All the drinks were very unexpected in a good way and definitely a little more savory We also tried a few items on the food menu - mochi fries and additive cabbage were my top 2! The smoked oysters were just ok for me. And the fried chicken was so juicy and crispy, but had mala flavor SO SAD we forgot to try the chestnut soft serve T.T need to go back! read more

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This is for Guzzle specifically, not Sip. I ended up here because of TikTok. Embarrassing, I know. But they have this viral burger that is supposedly the "best in North America." Who named them the best, I haven't been able to find. They release reservations a couple weeks ahead of time, and like others have said, it's not overly difficult to get a reservation. But the trick is they only make 12 of their famous burgers a night, and once they are gone, they are gone. So getting the 4 PM reservation when they first open is the trick. I was able to do that. And service was pristine. She immediately asked me, "Do you want me to reserve a burger for you?" The burger is a wagyu burger served with a single slice of cheese on a sesame bun. The burger was good. It was fall apart soft (I ended up finishing it with my chopsticks, that's how fall apart soft it was). It had an interesting flavor. Served with fermented shishito relish, it was rich and very savory. The burger was good. But it's not the best burger I've ever had and not even the best burger I've had in New York. This is definitely a thing where they create scarcity to create virality and to get people in the door. No fries with the burger. It stands alone. Though you can buy one large "fry" that is a mochi tube topped with nacho dust. To have something a little lighter to accompany my burger, I got the "addictive cabbage," which was essentially cabbage covered in white sesame and was underwhelming. They also offer smoked oysters, foie gras (no thanks), electric chicken, and other funky little offerings. This was more of a four star meal, but the attentive and wonderful service gets it to that fifth star. I would not come back here for another round, but I'm glad I tried it once. Burger = 35 dollars. The drinks weren't bad. I had the yuzu margarita, which was light and refreshing. I also had the Hemingway highball, made wit rum, sparking grapefruit, cherry, and lime. They have an interesting variety, so I would be willing to return to Sip to try their more cocktail focused menu. Another TikTok overhype, but again, worth a try at least once. read more

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Potato salad + uni: $36 -- not very good Soft serve: $19 -- different, but delicious Wagyu Old Fashioned: $23 -- loved the beef on top, though opinions may vary Saketini: $21 -- nothing particularly special The food was hit-or-miss, and I'd probably skip next time unless you line up for the very first reservation at 4 PM to grab one of their 12 infamous burgers. The place feels like it's trying to be trendy and hip, but the menu outside the burger special doesn't quite justify the price or the trip. read more

The electric chicken is the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life (NOT A HIGH BAR‼). But it was mala flavored and super duper juicy and tender with super crispy breaded outside. Really well made. Although quite expensive. Enjoyed the gloves and self cutting with scissors. Drinks: sour apple apple sour - yuzu - coffee vesper - japanese high ball Honestly my rating of drinks is just a reflection of how alcoholic tasting they are. The vibes were super nice and cozy. Would love to try sip next time to see what the other drinks are like. Service was also great. read more

Sip & Guzzle - Electric chicken - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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TLDR: Beautiful, intimate atmosphere in the basement level w/ creative concepts, but the pricetag doesn't align with portion size or overall quality..it was quite overhyped. Breakdown: We ordered several cocktails: 1) Tomato Tree ($24) 2) Strawberry Hotpot ($26) 3) Jamon & Cheese ($31) While each drink had a unique presentation & details, the portions were astonishingly small. The oversized ice cubes took up most of the glass for both the tomato tree & strawberry hotpot, leaving very little liquid. The portion was 60% ice 40% liquid, which i found it difficult to justify the price. I also was expecting more for the Jamon & Cheese drink since we paid $31, but it was pure hard liquor (I drank it all in 2 sips because of the small pour) and there were no garnishes and lack of attention to detail. For food, we tried two Volcano Rolls ($19/roll), Electric Chicken ($28), and finished with the Chestnut Date Miso Soft Serve ($22). Again, the concepts were interesting, but the portions were quite small & the quality of the was really mediocre. The Volcano Roll had a cool cigarette-inspired concept, but there was a fishy taste & it felt a underwhelming for the price. The chicken was decent, but not particularly different from the other fried chicken I've had. The best part of the meal was definitely the soft serve that was layered with miso, chestnuts, & dates. I would comeback for this specific dessert. Service was also great & our waitress was polite. Overall, this isn't a place I would personally return to. While the concepts & vibes are there, I've had stronger & better dining experiences elsewhere that offer more compelling ideas, better execution, & price points that feels more justifiable with the overall quality & portion sizes. read more

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Finally made it in for a weeknight reservation. Had so much fun trying different cocktails and foods. Favorite bite was the volcano roll and the pornstar mojito was such a fun drink. Our server knew the menu in and out and was able to describe stuff really well to us. We didn't love the sea scallop crudo but everything else was fantastic. The pork yaki is candied and will get stuck in your teeth but it tastes great. read more

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Sip and Guzzle was quite "Si(m)ply" incredible! Incredible drinks, delicious food, immaculate atmosphere, and phenomenal service at every turn. We had a variety of drinks and items off their food menu, each better than the last. Our server was Charity, who took phenomenal care of us, and truly went above and beyond in every possible way. You can tell how much care and attention every member of the staff gives to every detail, as well as to each customer. 10 out of 10! read more

Sip and Guzzle came highly recommended by my friends, and since I unfortunately did not get to visit SG Club in Tokyo (run by the same team), I knew I had to check this place out. We were unable to secure a reservation, so we decided to try the waitlist on a Monday night. We put our name down around 7 pm and got a text to come back in about 30 minutes, which was not bad at all. We ordered the Chinatown No. 5, Satsuma Creamsicle, Drunken Grandma's Apple Pie, and the Gimlet Over Rice. The Satsuma Creamsicle was dangerously good with a refreshing mandarin flavor and not overly sweet. The Drunken Grandma's Apple Pie was good as well and reminded me of an apple whiskey sour. The drinks were delicious overall, but they did feel a bit on the weaker side since I did not feel much after one drink, and I am usually a lightweight. The ambiance was intimate and quaint, and the service was fantastic. read more

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This place essentially has two bars. Guzzle is the upstairs space, while Sip is the more intimate downstairs area, and each has a different menu. We made reservations for Sip. The ambiance was great and the menu was very unique, but unfortunately we didn't love the flavors of the drinks, especially for the price. Maybe we just didn't order the right ones. For two people, we tried: *Wagyu Old Fashioned (bourbon, peanut butter, wagyu beef): This tasted like a classic Old Fashioned, but the peanut butter flavor did not really come through. The wagyu beef was a fun and unique garnish, but overall the drink was just okay. *Nico's Negroni (negroni, matcha, pandan, cocoa butter): This sounded very interesting on paper, but the flavors didn't stand out much and it mostly tasted like liquor to me. *Electric chicken: Super crispy and delicious fried chicken. We enjoyed this more than the drinks. Overall, this is a fun spot to check out and a great option for a night out with friends or a date! The vibes are excellent, but I wish we had enjoyed the drinks more. read more

Sip & Guzzle - Electric chicken, wagyu old fashioned, Nico's Negroni - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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We loved every single drink we ordered here and my only regret is not ordering their food after looking at other peoples orders. They have a drinkable salsa with chicken chips served in such a unique way! They serve food between 5-10:30pm. Highly recommend that too, I just only knew this place for their drinks. We got really lucky and sat at the bar right away but the entire place was packed on a weekday night. Wagyu old fashioned: smooth and peanut buttery! Great for peanut butter lovers! I personally wish it had a sweet addition instead of the salty thin dried wagyu. Yuzu margarita: yuzu flavor was prominent and is perfect for a margarita. Fresh citrusy but I wish the shiso flavor was slightly more forward to balance the sour. Plum salt was a lovely match to the drink Tepache Mule: just tasted like fruity Moscow mule to me. Sun-dried daisy: one of my all time favorite cocktails in the world. It tickled my tastebuds with sweet, sour, savory all at once. So refreshing yet satiating! Highly recommend this for those who aren't fans of super sweet drinks We sat at the bar and the bartenders weren't as social but they served great drinks! The inside is dimly lit but is quite lively. Japanese inspired interior design and artwork. read more

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This has been on my list for a while. I loved this bar. I got the super lychee martini and it was excellent! Bartenders were friendly. The ambience and music were great! I will definitely be back. read more

Sip & Guzzle - Super lychee martini - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

It was really fun coming here. My husband and I went to the SNG in Tokyo, Japan. I remember enjoying their interesting and exotic cocktails. It was fun to come to this branch in NYC. My husband was even able to try the Sip & Guzzle pop up in San Francisco a few years ago at True Laurel and Trick Dog, which he also enjoyed. Anyway, the funny and cool thing about the SNG Tokyo and this NYC Sip Bar is that the NYC one is a replica of the Tokyo one. So the layout looks almost identical, to the downstairs bar, no windows, same paneling, same tables/chairs and layout of bar, and even to the bathroom with the interesting "voices" in the background. They got it down!!!! The drinks though, according to our awesome bartender/server David, have some of the same cocktails, and some different. One of the drinks we had was the same in Tokyo (Whiskey Nigiri), all others were different. Although the cocktails were quite beautifully presented, and interesting, they weren't that strong for $25. One we ordered, Strawberry Hotpot, had szechuan peppercorns in it. It literally did taste like strawberry and hotpot - very exotic. My husband didn't like it, and they offered to make him another drink no problem! But, in our last round, our server David treated us to one Tomato Tree he really wanted us to try. We also got the Dirty Mango. Our 3rd round of cocktails was amazing and what I expected and hoped for. The tomato one was quite interesting - it tasted like I was drinking a garden. The Dirty Mango apparently has this special liquor from Oaxaca, Mexico, which is quite expensive. It tasted wonderful! It was great connecting with our server David, who really came to chat with us about the cocktails and our experience. I'm looking forward to returning in my next trip to NYC. The experience overall was a lot of fun, something worth repeating. read more

4.5! I was pleasantly surprised with this bar-straunt. Only had time to get 1 drink and foods as I had a few errands to run same day, but I was blown away with how actually good the food was. Most cocktail-forward F&B spots think of the food as an afterthought but not here. Got mochi fries (very cute), pork skewers (my favorite), fried chicken (done well but wouldn't get it again), and cabbage (very Japanese-coded, and I would skip this). Immediately had to try the weirdest concoctions of ingredients: strawberry hotpot cocktail was very good (maybe a droplet too much of sesame oil) and doctor green (works so well!) and I was not disappointed. I would absolutely come back if I got a res. The only thing holding me back from ordering everything on the menu is the notable price ($30) of the cocktails, but good craft is worth paying for. read more

Sip & Guzzle - Fried chicken, addictive cabbage - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly one of my favorite bars and one of the best bars I've ever been to. They have both good food and good drinks. I couldn't recall what the names of our drinks were but they were all light, fruity and refreshing. They weren't too sweet either. They had a lot of different Asian themed drinks and snacks. We ordered the Hokkaido milk ice cream, the fried chicken and the mochi fry. All of the snacks tasted delicious. The type of milk they used for the ice cream was so creamy and not your typical tasting vanilla soft serve. The fried chicken came out hot, fresh, crispy and well seasoned. It had a little kick to it too! The fried chicken comes with gloves so that way you don't get your hands all messy when eating. Lastly, the mochi fry we ordered was delicious and so unique! The mochi fry had a bouncy, chewy texture and was cheesy! It came with a side of ketchup as well. I would highkey recommend ordering all the food items we ordered! Reservations are required. Sip & guzzle gets packed quickly but I would say it's definitely worth trying. They have an upstairs and a basement level. The ambiance of the bar was intimate and nice, fitting the whole bar vibe. read more

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This was such a fun date night for me and my husband. This place delivered on both great bites and fun cocktails. Everything we ordered was a bit unexpected but incredibly delicious. Definitely come here with the plan to share some plates vs order your own meal. read more

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Arrived at 3:30 for a 4 PM reservation because we had to secure one of the dozen Tavern burgers available at Guzzle. It was a rainy day and people started to line up around 3:45 - not sure if they had reservations or were planning to walk in. Was seated promptly at 4 and before we even got our water the server kindly asked if she should set aside a burger for us. The server also suggested my friend and I split one of the coveted Tavern burgers due to its richness, but we easily could've had our own. Honestly, this may be the best I've had all year. It was juicy and perfectly seasoned. Since we split the burger we also shared the electric chicken and addictive cabbage. Both were good, but not incredibly unique. In all, I would happily dine here again if only for the Tavern burger. read more

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Way way overrated. Now the food was good. The portions made a tapas place look like family style. The nonsense of only 12 burgers are idiotic and will force to pay 150 for wagyu yeah well you know what rhymes with wagyu. The portions are tiny the spicy tuna roll was delicious but the size of a pen. The chicken was good but not great. Listen a cool place and the niche for food? We went across the street to finish our dinner. Why 150 and still hungry? Ypu know what rhymes with wagyu? read more

So glad I finally got to try this place with my girlfriends! 5 stars for sips. Unfortunately we had to wait up at the bar (guzzle) until there were spots available at sips and had too many drinks at guzzle. if you're waiting at guzzle I recommend pacing yourself bc the drinks at sips are so much better and worth the hype! read more

This place has been all over my social media and Tiktok for a long time so I knew I wanted to come here. It is not super hard to make a reservation but I would HIGHLY recommend making one - you can choose between Sip vs Guzzle (we ended up making a reservation for Guzzle where I believe you must order food items and for Sip you do not?). We came around 6:30 pm on a Friday night and it was pretty busy in there. We got seated immediately and the staff was very friendly and nice. It is pretty dark in there. They have a small unique food menu and a good variety of drink items. We decided to do family style. For drinks I got a Lychee Martini which was not bad - definitely on the sweeter side but it was pretty small. -Mochi French Fry: This was highly recommend from Tiktok and it was not bad, definitely like one long fry. It was on the bland side with the sauce but pretty good with the sauce. -Foie Gras Mont Blanc: This was more on the sweeter side than savory. The bread itself was super soft and yummy; the mont blanc cream on top was just alright -Volcano Roll: This was pretty good; pricing is just for one though, one end is the coconut rice and the other end is the spicy tuna. Very crispy outside and it went well together. -Electric Chicken: Another highly recommend item from social media and it was very meh. It is not spicy at all, Sichuan seasoning to make it "spicy" but it was meh. It really was not too special and it was not super crispy. Overall - I feel like this place is overhyped. I think that you are like unique drinks this is the place to check out but the food was pretty meh and over priced to me for the portion size. read more

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I went to sip earlier this year and had to come back to try Guzzle! It did not disappoint! I ordered the lychee martini to start- it was very good- it struck the right balance of sweet enough so you don't get any alcohol kickback, but not too sweet. I like the addition of the lychee fruit. For food, we ordered the mochi fry (an absolute must), the cabbage, the bikini, and the electric chicken. Everything was delicious! The cabbage was crisp, dressed well, and had a nice crunch from the tempura flakes. The sticker on the bikini sandwich cracks me up. The sandwich itself is so unique, so cheesy, and so good. The electric chicken was fun to cut. I appreciate the gloves they provide you with. The spice isn't your traditional spice, its more numbing and "electric" like the name. I had these electric flowers from Spain that make your mouth tingle and burn and have a unique after taste, and I am pretty sure they use those flowers in this dish. Such a fun surprise! I truly was not expecting that. I thought it was just called electric chicken because it was spicy (the chicken wasn't spicy at all though- it does have a strange tingle which is distinct from a spice generated tingle). And no surprise, the mochi fry was delicious again! This time it had more of a pattern to the shape... I think I prefer the amorphous shape. It's more sculptural and interesting to look at. This is my favorite cocktail bar in the city! I will definitely be returning! read more

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drinks were good! def super fun and creative!!! food was yummy and paired well with the drinks but the portions were SO SMALL!! don't expect to be full off of the food. the staff was nice and helpful. overall a fun experience and liked the drinks! would rec trying! read more

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Sip & Guzzle opened in January 2024 by the same team behind the SG Club in Tokyo. Both follow the same concept. Sip is downstairs, a small, intimate cocktail bar with creative drink list. Guzzle is upstairs, a louder, more casual space where you can grab a table or sit at the bar for food and drinks. Sip & Guzzle was recently ranked the 5th best bar in North America, and what stood out most to me was the service. Every server and bartender we interacted with was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely respectful. Our reservation was for Guzzle, and the standout dish was definitely the Bikini. The Electric Chicken and Mochi French Fry were solid, but nothing I'd rush back for. After dinner, our waiter kindly held 2 bar seats for us, which was a nice touch, especially since the bar gets packed and the space is tight. Later on, we headed down to Sip after being added to the waitlist at the start of our meal. I'd absolutely come back for the cocktails alone. The drink menu is full of surprises and things you won't find anywhere else. You have to try the Rum and Coke Without Cola. read more

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I visited Sip both last year and again recently. On my first visit, the menu closely mirrored that of SG Club in Tokyo, with many of the same signature cocktails. On my latest visit, however, it was clear the bar has begun to carve out its own identity -- gradually replacing SG classics with locally developed creations. For example, Charlie Brown Loves Wagyu has been substituted with a Jamon and Cheese Old Fashioned, while Gimlet Over Rice has given way to the Southeast Gimlet. While these new additions have reportedly received Shingo-san's approval, some of them feel less refined -- lacking the delicacy, restraint, and subtlety that typically define SG Group's best work. The Jamon and Cheese Old Fashioned, for instance, uses Iberico ham to fat-wash the whiskey, but the result is overly oily, with the meaty flavor dominating the profile. Similarly, Hirosaki-san, a martini-style cocktail, leans heavily into savory territory, sacrificing balance in favor of boldness. As the bar evolves, I understand the desire to distinguish itself from its Tokyo roots and to cater to local palates. Still, I found myself missing some of the original SG creations that exemplified elegance and harmony -- in particular, Wax On, with its contemplative simplicity, and the Rain & Moss Gin Fizz, which felt like walking through a misty rainforest, layered with freshness, earthiness, and subtle brightness. read more

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Overall: C // 3 stars My favorite bar of all time is the SG Club in Tokyo so I was more than eager to try their sister Sip and Guzzle after returning to NYC. While I do feel Sip and Guzzle does bring a hint of SG Club to the states, it is at a considerable markup and at a slightly less impressive quality too. The drinks continue to be high class and impressive, but the food to be quite extravagantly priced for what was served. [ Sip ] This floor of the restaurant is more reminiscent of the hidden SG Club in Tokyo, featuring the decor and menu straight from Tokyo. It features most of the drinks available in Tokyo, all prepared almost as well. What I think differs though is that the prices are adjusted to be Manhattan prices (double, given the current conversion rate; more since America has tipping) and that the presentation tries to mimic, but is just slightly less elegant. Further, I found that I can only appreciate the drinks to the full extent because I remember the full backstory behind every drink from the bartenders at SG Club as this was not reiterated to the other guests I was with in Sip. That being said, the staff were still knowledgable in terms of the actual profiles and contents of the drink, it just feels like some of the quality is getting lost in execution. (Razor Clams: F) - Freshly sweet, but desperately needs seasoning support, from a simple sprinkle of salt to a more developed sauce. (Chinatown No. 5: A) - Floral, fruit forward drink that is one of my all time favorites. Beautiful drink that mirrors the one in Tokyo, but everything is just slightly less perfect, though still a great drink. (Whiskey Nigiri: A) - Such an unassuming drink that is so smart as a concept, from the odd-shaped cup to the different flavors on each side, being wasabi for spice and soy on another for saline. [ Guzzle ] This floor is more of a classic American-style intimate bar, but with elements of Japanese infused in. I find this section skippable as the real treat is Sip. (Addictive Cabbage: C) - Presentation needs significant work, but they nailed the umami, nutty flavor profile to contrast the refreshing cabbage. (Half Dozen Oysters: D) - The oysters are fresh and flavorfully awakening, but I think the foam is a dated concept that hides all that goodness and the price vastly exceeds that of a normal oyster in a way the flavor does not. (Butterscotch Soft Serve: B) - Beautifully intense and richly developed soft serve, but this is priced about 50% too high in the 20s range. (Miami Vice Negroni: A) - Such a fun and fruity take on a negroni, being strawberry forward in flavor, and imprinted on the ice cube! (Yuzu Magarita: A) - Such a timeless and easy to palette pairing that works so well; there's sweetness, acidity, and a little bit of saline coming from that salt rim; the presentation is also sharp, yet simply elegant. (Super Lychee Martini: C) - Another fruit forward and easy on the palette profiled cocktail, but this one I don't remember from the SG Club and the flavors and presentation are harder to resonate as well. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 3 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Been wanting to try Sip & Guzzle for a while, and my friends and I were able to walk in and snag a table. The vibes are A+, moody, art forward, and just cool. The cocktails are on another level here, truly some of the best I have had. Our server was fantastic, and now I need to come back to try the food. read more

Sip & Guzzle - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

My goodness, talk about an elevated bar with pricey cocktails. There's much hype for their wagyu sandos and caviar chips, which will easily run you over $100. Luckily we already ate, so we came just for cocktails at Guzzle (the bar area, which is first come, first serve). Even though Sip is where you get all the fancy bites, Guzzle also still offers some food too. For cocktails, I had the Pecan Old Fashioned ($20) while the fiancé had the Big Espresso Martini ($28). The old fashioned is nice and strong, but pretty standard. I decided to try their White Strawberry Pavlova Soft Serve ($22) that the bartender recommended over the Japanese butterscotch one. The soft serve is quite unique made with Hokkaido milk with layers of strawberry jam and a marshmallow crunch hidden inside. It's also topped with a Japanese strawberry, which are about $4 a pop. The soft serve was refreshing and light, but so pricey for what it is. I just found Sip & Guzzle to be so overly priced even for NYC. The cocktails weren't special enough for me. It seems people come here more for the food, but it will be a pricey experience either way. read more

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Flew in from Dallas Texas and went straight to Sip & Guzzle for a 4:30 res. The staff is so friendly, welcoming and attentive the moment you walk in. I asked about getting drinks downstairs at Sip after light bites and drinks upstairs at Guzzle and both are fantastic. The volcano roll and mochi French fry are a must! Paired with the Yuzu Mugirita and tomato cocktail downstairs. Emma was wonderful at accommodating my last min request to experience the downstairs and throughout our time there. The ladies working are knowledgeable and made great recommendations this was such a treat and well deserving acknowledgment of the #1 bar in North America! 100/10 vibe all around. read more

Amazing staff - like the best ever. Delicious food. Can't stop thinking about the whiskey, the scissors and the volcano roll. (Oh I guess this matters but we dined at Sip in the basement.) read more

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My friend and I were able to walk into Guzzle on a Wednesday evening without any wait. I've been wanting to try Sip & Guzzle for a while now for their Asian-inspired cocktails and creative food menu, and this visit did not disappoint! I had the Yuzu Mugirita, which was light and refreshing. It was recommended to me by the server because of the subtle alcohol taste. As for food, all the items were hits! My favorite were the Bikini and Foie Gras. The Bikini is a THIN sandwich that uses wafers as the bread and is filled with cheese and ham. The cheese is soooo rich and decadent and was perfect with the crispy and sweet wafer. I looooved the Foie Gras. It was presented like a Mont Blanc with an amazing cherry jam that added a nice tart flavor. We also had the mochi fries, but this was pretty bland in my opinion. It was honestly just a vessel for the sauce (which was still very good). The Hokkaido Soft Serve was a bit disappointing. It wasn't as creamy or sweet as I would have expected and was actually a bit grainy. Overall had a great experience. Will say, everything was a bit pricey and not necessarily filling, but still great to try and I think I'd go back to experience the ambiance of Sip. read more

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Classy speakeasy-esque bar with creative well-balanced drinks. Loved the ambiance. Cocktails were delish! Expect I'll be back whenever I visit NY again. :) read more

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