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4.1 (28 reviews)

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Wennie H.

3.5 stars! Really cute and fun interior from an unassuming exterior. Way more fancy than anticipated. Service is fine. Food is from Nom Wah- cucumbers and pork and cabbage dumplings.

Christine C.

Super fun, chill, house/deep techno vibe the one day we were there. Then they played bad bunny. Interesting switch but still a lot of fun. Super dim but very vibey and calm. Can get overcrowded and hot

Marissa W.

A really fun place. Decent large bar downstairs with seating off to the side (booths/ reserved). The upstairs is more for dancing and there is ample seating up there as well. The drinks were delicious and despite it being extremely busy it only took a few minutes to wait for drinks. I would definitely return. They also have a photo both to take pictures in by the door. Such a fun night!

Pornstar Martini
Angela V.

Ask Josh for the pornstar Martini and don't skip the photobooth (takes a little longer but u won't regret it) so cute!!!!

Sesame Old Fashioned and Tequila Soda.
Cindy Z.

What a retro and cool spot for a night out in LES! We came by from recommendation at a nearby bar and it's definitely a vibe. It's unassuming outside, but the minute we walked in, I was amazed by how much space this place has. It's two floors with the upstairs being more of a club lounge vibe and the ground floor felt like a house party with a pool table. This definitely is the spot that all the cool kids in their 20's are hanging out at. It was also a very busy Friday night, so a bit crowded. I'd come by on a weeknight or earlier for a chill vibe. The drinks were also pretty strong and decently priced for Manhattan at $17 for a cocktail. I had the Sesame Old Fashioned, which was really just a classic Old Fashioned sans sesame. It's good, but maybe rename it. Great vibes and definitely a hot spot in town.

Hunter S.

My rating for this spot varied wildly during my stay. I went from open minded to three stars to four stars to five stars, and eventually back to four. I started with three stars because the bartender was curt with me, pretty much making my drink as quickly as possible and blowing me off to go chat with some younger, prettier girls. I don't care about extra attention, but don't forget older people have more money, and we just want decent service (keep in mind I'm 43, so not even THAT old). Then he came back and made me a second drink and was more attentive and he asked me my favorite and made sure I was taken care of and was happy with my stay. He was much more attentive. So I evened it out to four. Not crowded because it was like a Wednesday night. The vibe is very LES, moody velvet and vinyl seating, with red, gold, and light colored wood. I had the desert pearl, made with mezcal, amaro nonino, salt, and citrus. I also had the pink Cadillac, made with tequila, luxardo triplum, guava, agave, and lime. Cocktails were pretty good, with some trendy components. Mezcal, tequila, vodka, rum. Frozen margs and Pina coladas. Classics like the martini, spritz, espresso martini (I'm so tired of those). Overall, it's worth checking out once, especially if you can get in on a less crowded day, but there are other bars with more soul and a better vibe.

Mia H.

A great spot in LES to grab drinks, hang out, and chill with friends. The space is large, with two levels and plenty of seating for big groups. There are also pool tables for you to play at! Drinks here aren't bad and I love their espresso martinis.

First Floor Pool Table
Shannon M.

This place is such a vibe! The cocktails were excellent, and I love the retro style -- it's unique and really adds to the atmosphere. There are two floors, both with pool tables, but I think the second floor is my favorite. The staff was super friendly, too. I'll definitely be back!

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Yuna C.

Stumbled upon this place for post-dinner drinks around 8pm and it was bustling, but absolutely loved the retro vibes! Especially appreciated the amount of seating available on the second floor - everything is spaced out nicely so you don't feel cramped.

Joe C.

The Ripple Room was a great time with really good energy throughout the night. I went upstairs for an event I was invited to and everything was set up well. There was an open bar with great drinks, some solid bites, and good music from a live vinyl DJ which really set the tone. The vibes were strong and the crowd made it even better. One funny and slightly chaotic detail was that the same bartender dropped six or seven glasses throughout the night. It was hard not to notice and a little wild to watch, but it did not take away from how fun the night was overall. I had a great time and would still highly recommend checking this place out.

Bar, downstairs space
Jim S.

If you're looking for a cool spot to grab drinks in the Lower East Side, definitely check out The Ripple Room. It's got a great vibe--kind of retro but still sleek and modern. The place has two floors, which is awesome because downstairs feels more chill and loungey, while upstairs turns into a bit more of a party later in the night. The cocktails are super creative (some really unexpected flavors in the mix), and they don't skimp on quality. You'll find unique drinks alongside some solid classics. Service is great too--bartenders are friendly, fast, and know what they're doing. The crowd is a nice mix--fun, stylish, but not overly pretentious. It gets lively but not in a way that feels overwhelming. Overall, The Ripple Room is a great spot whether you're starting the night or looking for a place to settle in for a while. It feels like one of those bars you'll end up coming back to--good drinks, good energy, good people.

Upstairs bar. Great spot. Amazing layout with tons of booths for a friendly and relaxed time.
Ben J.

Great vibes, really well designed floor plan with tons of booths. Two distinct vibes upstairs and downstairs. Great spot for a big group of friends. Fun music, good lighting, good drinks. Not as stuffy and pretentious as a lot of the cocktail bars in this neighborhood. Great spot for a casual and fun evening out.

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Johnathon the security guard was so kind! Great experience, would come back again! Super fun

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Kylie was my server, and she was INCREDIBLE! Super fun atmosphere, great service, and had a blast:)

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My friend and I got off the plane, checked in at the hotel, and immediately went to Sip & Guzzle…read more It was a Wednesday night, and we had no reservation just in case there would be any delays with our flight. The only table they had was available for only 45 minutes, so we accepted the challenge. It helped that we already reviewed the menu ahead of time. We got a super small round table in Guzzle. Chairs were low and short, so it was hard to position my legs comfortably. I got the Yuzu Mugurita which was a delicious shochu cocktail. My friend got the Spicy Paloma as a mocktail - it had a very strong kick! For food, we got the Bikini, supposedly the world's thinnest sandwich. It was probably one of the best bites we had on this trip. Highly recommend! For the BW Chicken, we each got a black glove to use in our non-dominant hand to hold the chicken, while the other hand cut it with scissors. The scissors were big but flimsy. The chicken was great on its own as well as dipped in the white sauce. We also tried the Hokkaido Soft Serve - the milk is imported from Japan, and the level of creaminess is truly unmatched. There was an option to add caviar, but we did not. Both our meal and the vibes were 10/10. Our server also checked with the hostess to see if the next reservation had checked in yet so they could give us extra time. We only needed it because my friend went to the bathroom downstairs, and there was a long wait for the single bathroom. All in all, I would definitely go back!

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