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The Craftsman

3.8 (181 reviews)
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Kimberly N.

We ducked in here yesterday for happy hour because it was pouring rain out and this was nearby. We were surprised at how busy it was but maybe all the others were here for the same reason. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were not overly friendly but the overall service was ok. My husband and I both asked about the draft IPA options for happy hour. It turns out that only their own "Craftsman" beer were the ones included for the advertised $6 craft drafts. So we both ordered one of their IPA drafts - and while I am a fan of IPAs, I am not a fan of theirs. Neither was my husband. Looks like they have live jazz every Sunday, We would consider coming back for that but won't bother coming here again for happy hour.

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Emma G.

If you've ever seriously questioned how gentrified the island of Manhattan is, the fact that an edgy hipster cocktail bar like this is located above 125th Street should answer that for you. What a delight. My chum and I came in here to cleanse our palates after a pretty rough margarita experience a few doors down on the same block. We walked 20 feet, I saw this place, said, "I wish we'd gone in here instead," and my chum said, "We can." I realized she was right, and that was that. This is definitely my vibe. Sign me up for exposed brick, obligatory monochrome pictures and lots of wood. I just wish we'd had an appetite to sample more of the menu. We came in here right before a mini rainstorm around 2ish this past Saturday afternoon. Now that I'm thinking about it, literally every place we stopped in at on our trek up Broadway was empty, regardless of the time of day. Was everyone out of town? No idea. Anyway. I don't recall any other customers inside while we were there. Despite an atrocious Old Fashioned the prior weekend that made me dramatically declare I was done with bourbon, all of the hipster leather wore me down and I went with the Craftsman Campfire, conveniently served in a campfire mug. My chum side-eyed it a bit, concerned it was going to be served hot, but it was thankfully a cold beverage that provided a refreshing boost on a muggy summer day. My initial reaction was a little negative - the first few sips tasted like bland iced tea, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it wasn't blended entirely? I didn't really taste the referenced fall flavors (cinnamon, apple, etc.), but once I dropped the lemon garnish in and mixed it around, everything was solid. The service and price point were fine - we actually experienced the opposite of sticker shock when we discovered the cocktails here were around $15 (par for the course, even this far north in Manhattan) versus the $20 next door at the mediocre Mexican place. THIS is the establishment that probably could get away with charging more for the artisanal cocktail goodness. I thought it took a LITTLE long to get the drinks, given that no one else was on the premises, but we weren't in a rush. It also wasn't the kind of situation where we needed waitstaff to check in on us on a regular basis - very DIY here. I don't know how long it's going to take me to convince someone to hike up Manhattan again, but we're absolutely putting The Craftsman on the itinerary.

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Leanna W.

I ordered take out from the Craftsman because I was craving an acai bowl. Not amazing but certainly does the job when you are craving for acai. Portion size is decent for the price ($13). I also ordered an oatmeal bowl, the golden boy, which was surprisingly creamy and delicious! The oatmeal had walnuts, banana, and nut butter. Overall I would recommend trying this place!

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Mardory V.

This place is just a plain ol' bar. I couldn't help but feel that it lacked soul-- or character or anything to make it stand out. For a place in Harlem, it will have to have more going for it than bartenders in suspenders serving cocktails. The Craftsman took over the space of long cherished dive bar, Paddy's, which offered open mic, karaoke, poetry and live music nights. Tough act to follow for sure but The Craftsman could definitely try harder. The decor is nice but I didn't find anything that would keep me particularly interested in coming back. This place met my need for a pseudo-new spot to kill time while waiting for a friend. Very little representation of neighborhood locals, especially for Harlem. Perhaps I went too early? Bartender wasn't engaging and I felt like I was giving him more hospitality than I received. I tipped well and moved along after my friend arrived. Not sure I would go out of my way to return.

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Ed D.

Dropped by last night (Tuesday in Dec) to check out happy hour. I came solo. I had 2 glasses ($8 each) of delicious hot cider with bourbon which the bartender recommended. I also had a chicken parm panini sandwich. Total bill w/o tip: $30. Overall, It's a nice setting to bring people: the bartender was cordial and attentive. And, the establishment is well designed. This is like a downtown hip spot located up in Ole Harlem. It appears to be mostly visited by Columbia students and upper west side residents. It's never packed and spacious. The music is good and there's wifi, if needed. Cheers.

Renee C.

I often come here during the day to study/do work because they have open window seating, and I enjoy looking out at the world. I've had a lot of the various menu items ranging from the coffee to the smoothies to the smoothie bowls to the cuban sandwiches. Some of the foods that are my favorite: Cuban sandwiches, deviled eggs (it's $7 during HH), the make your own smoothie bowls. I wish they had more avocado on their avocado toast. I also wish the smoothie bowl options were cheaper! I really like the people during the day, they are really chill/nice and accommodating. The folks who work there later in the night can be kind of brusque, and I'm huge on customer service. Anyways, I'll probably still be frequenting this spot, so I obviously feel like it has more pros than cons.

Michael B.

I frequent this wonderful trendy bar, Irish pub, juice bar, and cafe that's all one in the same about once, twice, or three times a week. I'm never disappointed. Everything is Awesome here! The staff is always very welcoming, courteous, and attentive. Their cocktails are top shelf and creative, their juice bar is innovative, and their coffee is bold and delicious. The Craftsman also has a decent wine and craft beer selection. They rotate their craft beer cans fairly often, and they have a delicious North Fork red wine on tap. Further, the place has a very good happy hour, their food is wholesome, fresh, and satisfying. And they have a cool ambiance, especially at night when the candles come out and the lights go down. Lastly, they have jazz on Sunday nights. It makes for a great date night spot. What more can you ask for?

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Really good drinks. Best margarita I ever had truthfully! Strong drinks! Clean bathrooms! Checks the list for a 5 star review!

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Really nice and cute bar. Ideal for those in Columbia and great service, vibes and drinks.

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The drinks were really good. I went on a Sunday night and a jazz band was playing. I enjoyed it

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