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The Infamous

4.6 (63 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Raia S.

Fun drink names, delicious cocktails, kind staff. I got the Crush on You and it was not too sweet or too strong, but had layers of flavor with the notes of elderflower and raspberry coming through. A really delightful drink I'd order again. We sat outside to people watch, but the interior has a nice vibe with music and neon lights. It's expensive if you get a signature. But I'm not even a huge cocktail person and dang that drink was delicious.

Mosa H.

Hip speakeasy with creative drinks. Bartenders are amazing and nice. Drinks are yummy and STRONG. A bit expensive for a small space (a wall of 5-6 tables and the bar) and they could use some AC, but a great spot to have in the neighborhood!

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Jonghan L.

Awesome cute bar sitting near MOMA PS1 with a nondescript service entrance as it's door. Inside is this cozy cavern with light latin music playing in the backdrop, oozing with chill sexy vibes. Cocktail menu was not too extensive, about 8ish but they also had an assortment of various liquors and spirits you can order straight up. My friend got the Can I kick it and I got the sweet dreams. The sweet dreams was a rum based drink with hibiscus tea in it. If you like floral drink that tastes smoothe and slightly fruity, this one will be for you. The sweet dreams had mezcal so it reminded me of more of a tropical Latin drink with strong agave smoke flavors. Definitely also worth getting. Service was great and attentive. Solid place to come hang out or go on a date for sure!

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Shirin B.

Probably one of the best speakeasies I've been to in all of NYC, the Infamous is not to be missed. Excellent drinks and service, and not to be confused with the clothing store attached to it, Extra Butter. The drink we ordered was put to flames with Bacardi 151 and it tasted like a peach paradise. It wasn't too strong but we definitely felt the drinks as we were drinking. The vibes are great but I can definitely see it getting busy here in the evenings so I'd try and make an afternoon of it, since space is limited.

Lauren S.

I've walked by the extra butter sneaker shop for years without knowing about the hidden gem of a speakeasy inside. I finally had a chance to check it out for happy hour and it's a great spot. The drinks were delicious and unique. I'm only giving 4/5 stars because it was still very expensive even at happy hour.

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Ameya B.

Went to this place with the Mrs. and our 21 month old at around 8 pm on a Saturday evening... because it was overcast, the place was moderately busy and we were lucky to get seating outdoors. They have arranged about 3, 4 seater tables outside. We ordered Shook Ones (Dewars, orange zest, home made orange syrup) which was an absolutely brilliant smoked whiskey that my wife absolutely loved. I ordered No Show which was good... Service here is absolutely excellent. The staff is very friendly, and they were very nice enough to get some finger food for our 21 month old. Overall, we had a very nice experience here and we'll definitely return here.

Kenneth E.

Swung in here for a drink after seeing some cool pics from this place. Upon arrival, they had some outdoor seats and the door was wide open, so it kind of ruins the "speakeasy secret" vibes that it should exude. The inside was nice, but a little cramped. There are five tables that could fit 2 - 3 people each and bar seating (which was closed when we went, but might be open now). Cocktails are $17 each, which is expensive, but are worth it. They all come with a small (very small) bite, that seems to be different with each cocktail. Sometimes you might get a few almonds, or popcorn, or cheese but it is definitely a nice touch. The presentation of each drink is also great and everything was delicious. We even got a custom one made, when we asked for a drink that tasted a certain way. The bartender was great. What loses the most points for me for this place is that when we sat down and ordered our drinks they took away our menus. Then when we finished our cocktails, no one checked on us even though the place had at most 6 people in it. When we finally managed to wave down the server (he was chatting up the bartender and looking at his phone a lot) he brought us the menu and then took another 10 minutes to come back over and take our orders. The bartender (think her name is Tia) is great, but whoever that server was, was not doing a great job at all. Overall, a cool place to take an out of town guest for a single drink. Hopefully they can train their servers to be a little more attentive and when more restrictions are lifted, the vibes of this place will be a bit better.

Ilana Z.

A nice speakeasy by Moma PS1! We came on a rainy Friday night and the place was packed. It is dimly lit and plays good music. The vibe was nice in here and the drinks were super tasty (although not strong). The drinks were named after old school rap songs. We got 2 drinks each and ended up spending $50 each. Overall a good option to have in the neighborhood!

Shaima C.

Cool new speakeasy in LIC, they have a rotating drink menu, I guess they're trying to figure out which drinks work and don't. The presentation is pretty cool, it comes with a little snack too, which contradicts the whole buy a snack with your drink, since they're already giving you food. We ended up getting a drink that came with cheese and nuts! Honestly, the food menu is a little overpriced, but hey I get it. Check it out if you're in the area!

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Jason R.

What a cool little bar with amazing custom made cocktails. Tried a couple if different drinks both were fantastic. Lots of cool mixers all house made with the garnishes. A must try if you in the area!

Andi H.

Fantastic cocktails, great bartenders, super cool vibe. I've walked past the entry to the bar so many times and had no idea there was anything there. Absolutely loved The Infamous and will definitely be back.

Ivette V.

Speakeasy...amazing signature cocktails! Small but super cute. Full bar that can accommodate any drink, great selections on all types of spirits. I stuck to this Princess Bride cocktail, very flora and infused with lavender, small hint of vanilla in this not so sweet drink. Absolutely beautiful served! This was a great find!

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Jasmine T.

This was my first time here and it was very low key. I like the vibes. My friend called it a speakeasy but I was expecting the typical speakeasy, hidden type of establishment. The drinks were okay, a bit tart. Music was pretty good too, it's coming from an iPad over the speakers. I'd come back on a late night again. I'm not sure if there is food.

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Great cocktails made with a lot of care. Had good selection of unique beers and ciders. Look for the graffiti wall!

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