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    The Headless Widow

    4.4 (182 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    Martini + Talk To Me Nice
    Emina S.

    Stopped here after a less than stellar dinner, to end the night with a good drink with my boyfriend before heading home. -He ordered a Dirty Martini with vodka while I opted for the Talk To Me Nice cocktail (Tequila, House Pressed Lime, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Raspberries, Serrano Pepper) - They offer a *BIG* book of cocktails and basically every type of spirit - The 2 bartenders were super friendly and cheerful. I bet they can make some lively off-the-books drinks! - The interior decor was GIVING ME LIFE. "Cozy study with a bar nook" vibes, old-world charm, tons of different seating areas.. super beautiful in the dark and especially with the Christmas decor (I was here mid December 2023.) Wow, typing that feels like forever ago! Favorite item in the entire bar has to be the vintage cash register! Fancier menu available for dinner, which is both seafood-forward yet simultaneously loaded with American bar-food classics. Highly recommend for a date or to imbibe a nicer-than-average cocktail!

    Passenger princess
    Dhruti T.

    I had a great time at the headless widow! The whole place was packed on Saturday night. The drinks were incredible, and service was really efficient. My favorite drink was the Passenger Princess. I would go back just for that. It was floral but not overly sweet and just delicious. They have happy hours till 7 from Tuesday to Sunday!

    Ronak P.

    Great drinks that are properly crafted, amazing vibes (slightly noisy and packed during peak but lighting allows you to enjoy lose yourself in the vibes) The bartenders and the staff are fairly attentive and your drinks are made fairly promptly after you order. The menu itself has a good variety of drink options as well as some food. I didn't try any as the kitchen was closed by then, but definitely will be back to snack on a plethora of small bites. Think chic cocktail spot that still offers a reasonably priced full bar if cocktails are not your jam. The ambience allows you to feel like you're in a laid back bar with good music without feeling like you're in a typical sports bar or dive bar (nothing wrong with them but this place hits the right notes when you want a nice drink without the pretentiousness a cocktail spot may have but still elevated and enjoyable rather than out of place like cocktails at a sports bar) Definitely a nice date spot but be forewarned, definitely tight squeeze and loud during peak. Unless you want a normal chair, def recommend the bar or the 2 high top seats with a ledge by the window.

    High tea
    Ana D.

    Very tasty drinks! They have a good mix of alcohol forward and tastier drinks. If you have a sweet palette I recommend the lip gloss and the high tea. There is also a spicy margarita that's really tasty. We unfortunately didn't get to try the food because kitchen was closed. Ambiance was fun. Music might be a little too loud if you want a more intimate environment. Service was good. How long you wait is partially luck.

    Beatrice V.

    Stopped by for a cocktail in the afternoon. The place is very unpretentious which I appreciate, instead it feels like your local cocktail bar that serves great specialty cocktails. We got the Diablo's Margarita (spicy margarita) and the Ginger Man. Both had cute garnishes. The marg was pretty standard, I wish I got something more special but it was still good. The Ginger cocktail was also good.

    passenger princess cocktail
    Julio M.

    ambiance is immaculate. tried the passenger princess-- amazing if you love a tart drink! boneless wings were also delicious.

    Angela S.

    Headless Widow is a banger. It's a very non-assuming bar from the outside, but it's very cute and cozy on the inside (and feels kinda rustic, but in a charming way) The bar tenders are also really sweet and were really helpful with the recommendations! (Disclaimer, I like fruity drinks.) But every drink I ordered, it was strong but you couldn't really tell. I also thought every drink was refreshing as well. The best part is that every drink was presented in such a cute way (besides Thee tea cup cocktail)! 10/10 would recommend and come back multiple times for a chill night out.

    Gillotini
    Wendy A.

    This cocktail bar and restaurant is a solid must-visit when we come to the East Village. Each cocktail is positively exquisite, crafted by someone who is intimately familiar with the subtle flavors and fragrances of spirits and spices, and who has a consummate eye for presentation. I won't even try to say which drink is my favorite, because each new one served was an absolute taste sensation, and seemingly even better than the last. Do yourself a favor and try to avoid your old favorites (though they're also bound to be beautifully done), and let the bartender (especially Eddy) serve you up something just right. As food goes, each thing I've had was sublime, and even with the small'ish menu they have a pretty full range of nosh - seems like I tend to go for soft pretzels and nachos, or ceviche and mussels. (Pretty sure they have fare for the steak and pasta tastes too.) I should mention that the ambience is lovely, dark and intimate, lit by candles and dim sconces... reminiscent of an old port tavern. Definitely great for a classy ladies night or a romantic date, but It can get a little loud due to its popularity and minimal spacing between tables/stools. You might consider getting there ahead off the crowd. We've always been just lucky enough to find a spot for two, though!

    Time traveler
    Elaine F.

    Drinks were delicious. I really liked the time traveler and asked for it with less lemon which I would highly recommend. Ambiance was good. Fun music. It was very small inside, so be prepared to be close to the tables next to you. We split the arancini and nachos, which were both very good. The nachos were very cheese which I liked. Service was a little slow.

    Smokey and the Bandit (Mezcal)
    Mardory V.

    We were grabbing drinks while waiting for an event to start nearby. Ended up parking close to this spot and decided to walk in after deciding against a dive bar. Immediately upon entry we were greeted by a particular waiter--- whose name he didn't throw and I didn't catch. Water is served and the service was attentive all the way through. Four stars only because the ceiling had some very visible water damage and bubbles that looked ready to pop any minute. Otherwise, the place looks cozy and has a intimate atmosphere. The drinks are delicious, especially crafted and made me want to try everything on the menu. Particularly I've had the Typsy scale, smokey and the Bandit and the Guillotini. I wish I would tell you which one I liked the most but they were all very good. So good that when we went to the event I kept wishing I had one of these cocktails. For food we had the oysters and calamari and they were delicious! Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Perfect for date night or catching up with an intimate group of friends.

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    Ask the Community - The Headless Widow

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