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I wanted somewhere under the radar with some good booze. Subject is the place to be. Much quieter than many of the other big name bars, but this place can hang with the best of them. I sat solo at the bar and had some awesome conversations with the bartenders. They took wonderful care of me. As it turns out, we all love mezcal, and well nothing bonds humans more than that beautiful spirit. In any case, a carbonated mezcal crusher will always have my heart, and the drink i had at subject was no exception. Beautifully balanced with a bit of spice. Loved every sip!
One of my favorite bars in the city Went here with a group of friends and it was hard to choose which cocktail we wanted since they all looked so amazing! We sat in a cute booth near the back and it was near a projector playing animations on the wall which I thought was a nice unique touch the the place too. Overall service was great and everyone was very kind.
I came here on Friday with my friend with an 8:15 PM reso and was seated at the bar facing a screen playing Harry Potter while our table was getting set up. While at the bar, I ordered "This Modern World" which was out bartender's favorite and she ordered the Au Pear. I liked mine better but both had a little something unexpected when drinking them! They came out in chilled glasses and even when they had our table ready, we opted to stay in the bar seats since it was more of a vibe! The playlist was also fantastic. The only thing I think that could be done better was the hot dog which came out on just a toasted bun and no toppings which was odd. This made it dry and I ended up just eating the hot dog and discarding the bun. I'd definitely come back and their happy hour til 7PM seems like a great deal!
Was in the LES for dinner and decided to swing by this bar! Don't let the front of the bar fool you, there's plenty of seating available in the back! There's open seating and also booths that are very cushy and comfortable. The server took our orders by table and came out pretty quickly after. They have some small bites available and their non-alcoholic drinks are yummy too! Would totally come again if ever in the area!
Cute place! Quiet lil cocktail bar. Nice booths that can accompany small groups to bigger parties. Crowd tends to skew a tad older (not in their 20s) which was nice. Nice selection of drinks too. Sleek atmosphere. Nice place to catch up with friends or a date.
This is the perfect date night bar! They have a solid cocktail selection, the atmosphere is dimly lit and the playlist was perfect (2014 arctic monkeys adjacent). The tables are surrounded by intimate booth seating. And there's a movie playing in the background! There's table service here and our bartender was super attentive. I think the prices for their popcorn ($7) and hot dog ($10) are a little expensive, so we skipped them, but maybe they're worth it. I'll try next time and report back.
This is such a great bar. I loved the ambiance and vibe of the place - it's a small place but they have done a great job with the seating and interior design so it feels like you have a lot of privacy. Great date night vibes with the dim lighting and snug seating. I loved the drinks - there were so many drinks I wanted to try from the menu and I'm sad I couldn't try more. We got the "Nobodoy's Lady" and "Person of Interest" - we loved them both. The first was salty and well balanced and the latter was refreshing and fruity. We also got their popcorn - they were okay, I probably wouldn't get them again I will definitely come back to try more of their drinks!
This spot was recommended by another local restaurant waiter for nighttime cocktails. It delivered! Speakeasy vibe with interesting nooks for large and small groups. The cocktails were particularly innovative (unusual?). Be sure to ask for a recommendation! We were able to walk in on a Friday around 9, but it was definitely getting crowded.
Really solid cocktails. Vibey cocktail bars are a dime a dozen. Finding one that delivers on the drinks is harder. This place does it. I got the Au pear and it was fantastic. Balanced not too sweet but the pear came through. I love the fizz from the sparkling wine. Unfortunately the entire place smelled so strongly of truffle. It really put a damper on enjoying the cocktails. The food menu was non existent except truffle popcorn (hence overwhelming truffle smell) or a hotdog. Kind of a miss considering the rest of the vibe and how good the cocktails were.
Great cocktails and concept. They have a bit of everything for any type of drinker. Service was pretty on point in terms of attentive and helpful on answering questions. Only knock is food options. Not really much there and I feel like a few more options would allow some patrons to stay there a bit longer. I do recommend the popcorn, was much tastier than expected.
really cool vibe, dark and moody, friendly bartender. the drinks were solid. bartender was by himself for the entire bar and did a shot with us bc the wait was a little longer than usual
Nice, intimate bar! My friends and I made a reservation at this nice but intimate spot. They were playing throwback movies, the lights were dim, but it was still appropriate to where you could carry a conversation. The cocktail menu was great. I ordered the Pomp and Circumstance, a gin based drink which was very enjoyable especially with the hint of pineapple. Service was good here, the bartender came to our table to take our orders. Would return!
3 months ago
Subject is a cute cocktail bar in the East Village that offers a changing menu drinks. Came here at the recommendation of my friend and my party of 5 had a great time! We didn't have to wait too long for a table. Loved their dimly-lit booths and the cozy, intimate vibes! Cabo crunch - imagine a pina colada but more pineapple and less coconut. Not too sweet but not too strong either!! Legal requirements - loved the gingery profile Au pear - had this unexpected smokey flavor that went well with the honey There were two other drinks I couldn't remember the names of but essentially Subject's version of espresso martini and negroni, both of which were pretty solid. The hot dog was solid with a snappy sausage and standard bun. Again loved the fun cocktails and overall vibes! Would come back for a night out or a date! read more
8 months ago
This place remains a great lounge even after so many years! Decent variety of cocktails - these are recommended: Legal requirements Long distance runner - albeit a tad too sweet for me but not for most people Espresso martini - 10/10 Haitian divorce - my absolute favorite here Velvet goldmine - also my favorite Society street Keep the Popcorn coming but hoping you're in such great company you don't need to see the movie there ;) Note - I kept asking for hot water and they obliged. This is highly appreciated if I'm being honest. I go to many cocktail bars and service is not this detailed on a busy night everywhere We need a watch party for a cult movie soon (is the manager reading this!!!) read more
I wanted somewhere under the radar with some good booze. Subject is the place to be. Much quieter than many of the other big name bars, but this place can hang with the best of them. I sat solo at the bar and had some awesome conversations with the bartenders. They took wonderful care of me. As it turns out, we all love mezcal, and well nothing bonds humans more than that beautiful spirit. In any case, a carbonated mezcal crusher will always have my heart, and the drink i had at subject was no exception. Beautifully balanced with a bit of spice. Loved every sip! read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite bars in the city Went here with a group of friends and it was hard to choose which cocktail we wanted since they all looked so amazing! We sat in a cute booth near the back and it was near a projector playing animations on the wall which I thought was a nice unique touch the the place too. Overall service was great and everyone was very kind. read more
I came here on Friday with my friend with an 8:15 PM reso and was seated at the bar facing a screen playing Harry Potter while our table was getting set up. While at the bar, I ordered "This Modern World" which was out bartender's favorite and she ordered the Au Pear. I liked mine better but both had a little something unexpected when drinking them! They came out in chilled glasses and even when they had our table ready, we opted to stay in the bar seats since it was more of a vibe! The playlist was also fantastic. The only thing I think that could be done better was the hot dog which came out on just a toasted bun and no toppings which was odd. This made it dry and I ended up just eating the hot dog and discarding the bun. I'd definitely come back and their happy hour til 7PM seems like a great deal! read more
1 year ago
Was in the LES for dinner and decided to swing by this bar! Don't let the front of the bar fool you, there's plenty of seating available in the back! There's open seating and also booths that are very cushy and comfortable. The server took our orders by table and came out pretty quickly after. They have some small bites available and their non-alcoholic drinks are yummy too! Would totally come again if ever in the area! read more
Cute place! Quiet lil cocktail bar. Nice booths that can accompany small groups to bigger parties. Crowd tends to skew a tad older (not in their 20s) which was nice. Nice selection of drinks too. Sleek atmosphere. Nice place to catch up with friends or a date. read more
This is the perfect date night bar! They have a solid cocktail selection, the atmosphere is dimly lit and the playlist was perfect (2014 arctic monkeys adjacent). The tables are surrounded by intimate booth seating. And there's a movie playing in the background! There's table service here and our bartender was super attentive. I think the prices for their popcorn ($7) and hot dog ($10) are a little expensive, so we skipped them, but maybe they're worth it. I'll try next time and report back. read more
This is such a great bar. I loved the ambiance and vibe of the place - it's a small place but they have done a great job with the seating and interior design so it feels like you have a lot of privacy. Great date night vibes with the dim lighting and snug seating. I loved the drinks - there were so many drinks I wanted to try from the menu and I'm sad I couldn't try more. We got the "Nobodoy's Lady" and "Person of Interest" - we loved them both. The first was salty and well balanced and the latter was refreshing and fruity. We also got their popcorn - they were okay, I probably wouldn't get them again I will definitely come back to try more of their drinks! read more
This spot was recommended by another local restaurant waiter for nighttime cocktails. It delivered! Speakeasy vibe with interesting nooks for large and small groups. The cocktails were particularly innovative (unusual?). Be sure to ask for a recommendation! We were able to walk in on a Friday around 9, but it was definitely getting crowded. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Very intimate vibe. Great date spot and easy to hear conversation. Drinks are super yummy. read more
Really solid cocktails. Vibey cocktail bars are a dime a dozen. Finding one that delivers on the drinks is harder. This place does it. I got the Au pear and it was fantastic. Balanced not too sweet but the pear came through. I love the fizz from the sparkling wine. Unfortunately the entire place smelled so strongly of truffle. It really put a damper on enjoying the cocktails. The food menu was non existent except truffle popcorn (hence overwhelming truffle smell) or a hotdog. Kind of a miss considering the rest of the vibe and how good the cocktails were. read more
Great cocktails and concept. They have a bit of everything for any type of drinker. Service was pretty on point in terms of attentive and helpful on answering questions. Only knock is food options. Not really much there and I feel like a few more options would allow some patrons to stay there a bit longer. I do recommend the popcorn, was much tastier than expected. read more
5 years ago
Nice, intimate bar! My friends and I made a reservation at this nice but intimate spot. They were playing throwback movies, the lights were dim, but it was still appropriate to where you could carry a conversation. The cocktail menu was great. I ordered the Pomp and Circumstance, a gin based drink which was very enjoyable especially with the hint of pineapple. Service was good here, the bartender came to our table to take our orders. Would return! read more
Nice spot to pop in and out of for a drink - great cocktail selection obviously but selection of non cocktails is a singular beer and cider option. My friend got the Au Pear, which I tried and was deliciousssssss, refreshing and citrusy. I got the cider, Aval which was good as well but tasted a bit soap after I tried my friends cocktail haha - lesson learned! The outdoor seating is wooden and has a certain aesthetic, a bit claustrophobic for more than 2-3 people but cute nonetheless. They charged me incorrectly initially but were happy to adjust. Would definitely come back and recommend to cocktail lovers! read more
5 years ago
Nice find in the LES, wide variety of cocktails on their menu. I stuck with the mezcal one - Legal Requirements - I liked it a lot. Had to flag down the waitress/bartender to get the check but not her fault she was the only one working at around 5/6pm on a Thursday evening. I like the ambiance, there's a cool projector playing old movies towards the back. Not rushing to go back, but it's nice to try a place with good cocktails. Pro Tip : If you want to book a reservation on Resy, they do charge you for not showing up (yes they are one of those places). It's $20 a person if you don't end up going to your reservation. read more
Man I love this place - perfect atmosphere, dimly lit in the right way, not too loud, truly a great place for a date or group of friends to enjoy a drink. My favorite is the Legal Requirements, really well balanced and thoughtfully constructed. Also, the truffle popcorn is simple but addicting bar food. Service is great, they'll always have a good rec based on what you like. I like my cocktails on the drier side and my server knew exactly what to describe/compare each cocktail to which made it a breeze. Love this place and have already come back twice, will be making it a regular spot for sure! read more
Went to bar trivia around the corner and swung by Subject afterwards and loved it! I ordered off-menu for both drinks (a scotch Old Fashioned and a Last Word) and the bartender was happy to make them. The bartender was so personable and checked up on us multiple times, and the ambiance was great--love the seating arrangements and lighting in particular. The cocktail menu was inventive, and I'd love to come back again. read more
Small but cozy little bar in LES, which wasn't crazy packed for a Friday night (something I can always appreciate!). My friends and I made a last minute reservation here, and the process was surprisingly painless - use the Resy app for groups of 6 or less, or fill out the online form for bigger parties. I happened to ask a question on the online form, and someone got back to me pretty quickly. My group started off here before a night of other bars, and it ended up being a nice chill spot for drinks and mingling. I tried a few drinks but my favorite was the Thyme Last Forever (gin, thyme liqueur, kiwi, lemon honey). It was sweet and floral, with a prominent thyme flavor to it that wasn't overwhelming. Side note/suggestion for the bar: there was a large projector playing a movie on the back wall; I wasn't paying much attention to it but my friend made a comment that the film was a bit too gory for the classy/refined bar vibes. I turned over to look and there was indeed a lot of blood during the scene...maybe the bar should play something a little more lighthearted? Regardless, all the bartenders here were fantastic and very accommodating. I love that there's also boozy cupcakes from Prohibition Bakery on the menu. I'd come by again next time I'm out in LES. read more
5 years ago
A fairly small but comfortable sized spot in the pretty far down LES..we came here on a Saturday night and were able to sit down as soon as we had arrived which was pretty nice..they have a giant projector like TV with a few couches as well. When it came to ordering drinks, we had ordered the hot not cray and the Thyme lasts forever..the cocktails are $15 each and I really liked the fact that they had boozy cupcakes although I was pretty full at that time so I chose not to get any... The cocktail menu was unique compared to other bars in the city which I liked. My drink consisted of rum, lime, honey and fresh kiwi. I wished there was a little more booze in the $15 drink (it was a bit overpowered by ice cubes) but that's NY for you. Overall a good experience! read more
5 years ago
Very nice cocktail bar, came during happy hour so it wasn't crowded. Nice selection on menu. Tried a classic old fashion. read more
This was a cool little bar my boyfriend and I decided to stop by after watching a film nearby. We ordered the Thyme Last Forever and the Person of Interest and both drinks were delicious and well made. The Thyme Last Forever had a nice fruity taste to it and was a sweeter overall drink. The Person of Interest had the nice Toki whiskey taste with a hint of fruit and pepper, which added to an overall enjoyable drink. If I'm in the area I'd be happy to come back! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Bartenders know what they are doing! The drinks are unique, smooth, and diverse enough to please just about anyone wandering the LES. The place is a little noisy when crowded but the ambience is still intimate. Ideal second date spot, or someplace to have drinks with old friends. Beer list is ok too. Drinks: 5/5 I had the "hot not cray", which was a spicy blend of mezcal and rum. The bitters and peppers were mixed perfectly so the burn only came at the end and faded fast. Also had the "Accidental Tourist", which was alitte too smoky and pungent, but that's what happens with scotch and gin drinks. Seating: 4/5 The only down side was a lack of seating, the tables along the wall fill up fast and the lounge couch was in an awkward L shape. Seating at the bar was also limited given the crowd, but people turned over after an hour. Move quickly Ambience: 5/5 It's small, cozy, and busy all at once. Definitely ideal to lean into an intimate convo or to rub knees with your friends. Lots of books scattered throughout the bar, and a functional pin ball machine next to the bathroom. Great vibes overall read more
Subject is great. On a weeknight, it's a semi-low key cocktail bar with some interesting mixes. Their take on a Manhattan (the Society Street) was good, but I liked the Steady Eyes more (two types of rum + benedictine). If I had one criticism - they desperately need a whiskey list. They have four shelves full of whiskey (separated by Scotch, Japanese, bourbon, and general/misc American), but they have to look up prices for each one. Makes you feel bad for the bartender, and not worth perusing. Speaking of, the night we were there, it was a guest bartender. Cool guy, and he also had The Matrix playing on the projector in the back. read more
4 years ago
My husband found this place on a whim. If we could give this place more than 5 I would! Kitty, the waitress/mixologist, was so kind and so helpful. I asked for an Aviation and she went into this dissertation about one of the unique liquors used in the drink--and that the drink would not be exactly as I might expect. So instead I asked her to suggest something (which she did)! It was amazing and very close to what I originally asked for. Not only that but she treated us like the "regulars" she greeted throughout the evening. Great place. Would go back in a heartbeat!! read more
5 years ago
Really cool bar with good cocktails and nice service staff. I'd recommend : 1. The hundred acre wood (bourbon but juicy/sweet) 2. Their margarita 3. The mezcal based cocktail 4. The espresso martini - not sure if it was made with espresso or coffee. They only serve hot dog and chips and I actually would recommend the hot dog. Nice cocktail bar! Good cocktails and kind service and staff. read more
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