I really enjoyed Uptown Bourbon. I went after a date and it ended up being the perfect spot to end a relaxed night out. The vibe is cozy and intimate without feeling stuffy. The service was friendly, the bartender was lovely and even let us sit and be served at a small table although they were crowded. I had a glass of rose wine and it was great and poured generously. I would definitely come back. read more

Great spot, specially for the neighborhood. Great owner, good bartenders, awesome whiskey selection, and a turntable spinning table. Whenever i'm in the area, I come here for a drink or five. Well worth it. read more

I need to talk to the owner on why the bartender refused my service on March 23rd at 2:57am and was told he had an issue with me and refused to serve me but didn't tell me why. Claims to have to talk to me on different occasions but never mentioned one. Disrespectful and embarrassing. This is a business and I was a paying patron. Insulating. While you keep those who do cocaine in the bathroom or other stuff you dare tell me to leave. Wow read more

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Kind of loved this place until last night when a regular decided he wanted a kiss and refused to let go after grabbing me and pulling me into him. Staff and others intervened, but this place is just like the competitors across the street...As a small woman; I do not feel safe at all around here at any of these bars. read more

Terrible experience, too many macroagressions from bartenders. Not a safe space for black people at all, I recall a black man open up slightly about his future to one of the bartenders (the male with formerly long hair) and the bartender replied with a sigh and tangentially asked," does your future involve another drink?". Completely disregarded anything the customer was talking about and treated him like a money bag. Then the two bartenders continued to talk to each other loudly about personal things, disrupting the little bit of ambiance there was. Never going again!! read more

Love love loveeeee Uptown Bourbon. Great local bar that actually has an incredible record collection and plays records?!?! Wow!!! In addition to that bartender Peter can make a mean drink!! Already planning to come back. What a local gem! read more

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01.25.24 This is the hottest bar that I've been to this year. I haven't been uptown socially for a number of years. Coincidentally, I met someone that lived in the area. We hit a speakeasy first, then a restaurant and stopped at Uptown Bourbon for a nightcap. When I walked in, I almost lost my mind. The vibe was sooo strong in this space. The bronze tin roof, the mood lighting and the Technics turntable at the end of the bar with a collection of vintage classics swept me off my feet!!! Can this date get any better?! I was already in 7th heaven, this date could not be defeated!!! I do not remember the names of the bartenders (barhopping has that affect on me) one was a guy with short black hair and the woman had dirty blond hair below her shoulders. Both bartenders were chill and very knowledgeable. The next time that I return, I will try to hit UPTOWN first. I'm determined to vibe with the bartenders. SP read more

I miss NYC so I'm going to write a review. I had never been to Harlem until a recent trip. It's a nice change of pace from Manhattan.. We visited a friend who lives there and he took us to Uptown Bourbon. A dark, small, hip type of place. With records on the wall. And dim lighting. Everyone knew his name ... we kept calling him the Mayor. He ordered us some tall cans not quite Pibbs a bit nicer. Too polite to say I'll take a "real" beer. To my dismay his choice was actually good. To my relief good thing I didn't opt out for something "real". Sometimes you just have to trust the local. Thank you Uptown Bourbon for the good times read more

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I stopped here with my wife on Father's Day afternoon when this gem opened at 4 p.m. We were able to grab that cute table for two which sits on the cusp of the sidewalk. The two old fashioned drinks were perfectly made by my namesake bartender Peter. The bourbon selections were very impressive, which included multiple Four Roses choices, Blanton's, Weller, and other refined and traditional bourbons. And the stack of LP records from bands ranging from Heart to Led Zeppelin to Pink Floyd etc....while the working turntable plays these timeless classics right from the cute bar completes a unique and great experience. We will return soon! read more

We came here last night and I must say it was good. I had the Hemingway Daiquiri and it was good. Then Seth the bartender made another drink and that was delicious. I can not remember what was the name of the drink but I loved it. The service was good and a very nice place. I enjoyed myself very much. I am not sure what is their food situation because I did not see a food menu. It was full when we went and I would definitely go back. I liked the friendliness of the bartender/ server Seth. The second drink was so delicious and refreshing; I definitely recommend it. read more

Very much a cool hipster haunt, love that you can pick out and cue up a vinyl from their collection, just add it to the queue pile at the edge of the bar! Certainly pricey but the drinks are very artisanal. read more

Worst Bartenders in history. I was visiting a friend in Manhattan a few weeks back and we wanted to get a drink here. BIG MISTAKE! We were two gay guys coming from Brunch and on a very happy note. A woman bartender was ignoring us over and over again and after we got her attention she said: "You people have to wait" and did not take our order. I know she said that because we are GAY. "You people?" Not only did she not serve us, she served everyone around us and was mocking my friend Rene. See pictures attached. The male Bartender was also rude and a Bully. This place has some serious DISCRIMINATION ISSUES employees here!!! I won't ever be back. This is against the LAW!!! I will make sure to Report this place and it's practices. I will contact LGBT Groups to BAN this Racist place. read more

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MY response to Herbert T.'s so-called review (with his photos from over a year ago when the A/C was on a different wall), that misrepresents both the gay community that actually LIVES & frequents this fabulous bar & this GREAT bar: "Dear Herbert, I just read you're so-called review of one my personal favorite spots in MY neighborhood, that I live & thrive in, as a proud gay man. And it's f*gs like you that set our cause back 20 foking years. Get over it. Just because a bartender is blunt or curt with you doesn't automatically mean they're anti-gay. Not everything is about you & your alleged injustices [text deleted for PG audience].. I frequent this place BECAUSE they have alway been accepting of my sexuality (especially when I'm with the many guys I bring in here on "dates") and they are never judgmental or rude. If a bar is busy, they're busy. That means patrons, gay or otherwise, gotta wait a little bit longer to get their drink on. It does not automatically mean they're homophobic on any level; that is on YOU. Stop being so god damn insecure about being a f*g and stop foking blaming the world for whatever injustices you may have encountered in your pathetic existence. And just foking own it. Accept it. Embrace it. I never feel less of a person because I am gay. No one should. Only THEN will we, as LGBTQ people, truly be "accepted"..." BOTTOM LINE: GREAT bar with great vibes all around, both behind the bar & amongst the crowd. VERY gay friendly & highly recommended because of that fact #truth read more

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Seth the bartender is the guy! Hubbie and I love coming here when we go uptown sometimes. Great atmosphere & drinks are delicious!! Recommend for a chill night out read more

It's very small but, the service has greatly improved over the years. They have good drinks and the crowd is local so it's a nice place to rub elbows with your neighbors. read more

This is the third time I've been to this TINY establishment. I think what makes this place a winner is several things: first off, happy hour prices are extremely reasonable. For example, $2 for a beer, $4 for whiskey, $5/6 for a cocktail. The bartenders are chill, courteous and friendly. I was surprised to see a bartender playing some vinyl records on an actual turntable! Another time, a different bartender, played music from her smartphone. So thumbs up for having a variety of genres to listen to while enjoying a libation. Probably what makes this a cool spot is that the clientele is nice and diverse. Either it's me or not, but I usually find the patrons in there to be cool, friendly, if not interesting. Uptown Bourbon makes it very affordable to enjoy well mixed drinks in a clean, simply designed and functional TINY space. (Super kudos to the well kept bathroom. It says a lot about an establishment that takes pride in upkeeping it's restroom. Word). Overall, I would recommend this establishment. Cheers! read more

Every time I come in this corny ass bar they're talking about some "last call" and it's like midnight lol. They look mad excited to go home (I feel you) but damn it's Friday night let's make money you dorks Anyway jokes aside, this bar is ass. read more

Voctor is direct and i like that. Brought a friend from Boston (Boo) and was overly critical but eventually started liking the cocktails he was creating. She got mad for what i sai d about her..hehehehe. Anyway, Victor is badass in making cocktails. All you need to do is tell him what your preferences are, such as sweet, sour savory etc, and he will make you something along those lines. The base whiskeys ( American spelling) is Evan Williams, and i know about the single barrel Evan Williams that won numerous awards for Bourbon. This is a place that is very intimate, and plays vinyl records. They have vinyl album covers throughout the place. Nice little gem in this neighborhood which you can easily overlook. Take a chance if you are a bourbon lover and you will not be disappointed. They also have meat and cheese plates or olives and pickles plates. read more

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I am glad we opted to stop by this place . It's small but the ambiance is huge , and the bartenders Peter and Glen were amazing . I wish I could give this place a 5 , but there is no food as an option , and my visit had no snack boxes . Would love to come back for a visit . read more

Great place to relax and have a drink with a date. Only detail; is small so for winter it wouldn't be the idea. read more

Fantastic bar. Made a killer Vieux Carre which is always fun to see outside of New Orleans. Great talking to Joe the bartender. Very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

So this fine establishment was recommended by several bartenders that either that live or work in the neighborhood. So we decided to drop in on a Saturday night. I fell in love immediately with this beautiful space(clearly my reason for writing a review the same day of visiting). The bar seats about 10 people, so don't bring your crew. There is a table in the back that seats 4 people but with amount of awesomeness this place contains it will catch on with the neighborhood QUICK!! They have a real record player that you can request music with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Aretha Franklin. Their bartenders are kind and personable (Thanks Elena) and truly know their cocktails. I had the Gin & Cucumber and my husband had a Rye Manhattan. I absolutely loved this drink because it was so smooth. The bartender did mention they have a happy hour that I WILL BE BACK FOR! Thank you for the awesome first impression. They have been open for 3 months and already a great addition to the neighborhood ! read more

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The energy on this bar is super NEGATIVE and the clientele are no NICE AND EVEN CUTE , the bartenders are extremely RUDE RUDE RUDE. I will never go back. If I can give them none stars will be perfect . read more

I like this place. They have two taps, a nice selection of beers in cans and bottles, wines, and -- of course -- lots of bourbon. The vibe is cool. They have a record player and lots of jazz records from the '60s. The place is really small and seating is at a premium. Now, here's the reason I gave three stars. I walked in and there was no place to sit, but there was room to stand by the drink rail across from the bar. I pulled out my wallet -- the international sign for "I want to order." The bartender -- a woman -- did not even acknowledge me. She was chatting with someone who was sitting at the bar who I believe is either an owner, manager, or another employee because he went behind the bar to fetch himself another beer and the bartender did not try to stop him. I waited well over five minutes before the bartender finally deemed me worthy enough to ask me what I wanted -- not even a "hello." This place is too small for customer service to be this bad. The only way a business with so little square footage is going to survive is if it is known as being a friendly bar. To be fair, another bartender started a shift not longer after I was served -- and able to snag a stool at the bar. He was much friendlier and appeared to have a fondness for Reese's Pieces, because one of the first things he did when he arrived was to open a bag and pour them into an old fashion glass. Nothing wrong with that. read more

This is the definition of a great local bar. The bartenders will remember you after your third visit. The pours are super reasonable. The selection is great (and the staff is super knowledgeable and can recommend great new finds). They have a little something to eat but that isn't the reason to go. They also have great music (all vinyl). I love this little hidden gem for a quick beverage at any time of the day or night. read more

Great music, this place brings you records of oldies and the real record player. Great atmosphere, great vibes. The Bartender knew his stuff and help me understand the levels of beers and what we're popular. I am not a beer drinker but I was able to enjoy his recommendation. I would recommend this a low key chill place. read more

A fine establishment. On the hipster side in a delightful way, what with playing vinyls, but all of us are somewhere on the hipster spectrum. It's not the largest of spaces, so big groups might find it tricky, but for duos and trios, it'll work just fine. The cocktails are excellent - and the bartenders aren't afraid to serve you some of the menu goodies. Ask for an Aviation. You will not be disappointed. Occasionally, a little tricky to get your drink. The bartenders I've encountered have always seemed a little distracted by friends and regulars. Not a truly bad thing, but can make one miffed. read more

Great happy hour deals all week. Tends to be a bit on the loud side, but it is a small restaurant. read more

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This is a gem in the Harlem in the area! I stopped by here with a friend and had an amazing time! Once you walk in, it is very small place but its filled with happiness! They play vinyl records, so there is a little something from for everyone. They have a great selection of bourbon and a small food menu. You are allowed to bring food from outside to the bar. Definitely recommend stopping by and checking it out! read more

I've been coming here now for about a 8months now and it's all you can ask for in a neighborhood bar. Drinks are not too expensive, cocktails are good. It's not a cocktail bar so don't expect super fancy cocktails. Bartenders can be a hit or miss depending on who works that day but overall great neighborhood spot to go to. read more

Sometimes you want to go, where everybody knows your name. This neighborhood bar is chill, and relaxed. Everyone is just here to have a good time. Everyone is friendly and I wouldn't be surprised if you left here with new friends. $2 beers, $5 house scotch during happy hour, and a great selection of bourbons. Also great cocktails on the menu, and a cocktail of the week. There's an LP player, and patrons take turn choosing which of the many (at least 100) LPs to play. The staff (Elena, Peter, Vic, Nadia, Chris) are super friendly as well. The only downside is that the place is small. read more

Love these guys. Great experience here. Good prices, wide selection, friendly staff. An uptown gem.

Very cool, chill little bar in Harlem. The drinks were all affordable, and the music playing was great. They've got a bunch of vinyl records and you can make requests and they'll play it. REALLY cramped space though, so I can't imagine this being a viable option on a weekend night, but it was just right for a Thursday night. Staff was really nice and attentive too. read more

I don't like, I love this place. They were playing amazing music on vinyl when I was there and the music just happened to be my personal fav. I had two sazeracs which were delicious! And I tried the Mezcal cocktail from the menu too. Nice and stuff but super tasty. This is my new favorite place in town. The bartenders were super cool too. read more

Nice spot..love the crackle of the record player playing the old school tunes. Very nice selection of different spirits and also knowledgeable about the origin of the drink. Comfortable..locals are cool..and conversations were abundant. Small but cop a squat on a stool and enjoy for a quick getaway. Cheers! read more

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This is a terrific spot. The space is very cozy and perfect for a quiet evening in an intimate setting. I was drinking beer, but I saw many great looking mixed drinks going by. The staff all have great attention to detail and were playing Michael Jackson records among a very eclectic but well refined selection of music. 100% I expect to come back. What a cool place! read more

Amazing vibes, great bar tenders. Randomly stumbled upon this place. Not touristy at all but super awesome. Low key and they play music from records! Love it read more

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They have one lady bartender there from Wyoming who ignored my party the entire time, saw fit to start ranting with a bunch of balding dudes who were pontificating about trump and the constitution rather than serve a drink order. Only time she gave us any attention was to hand us the check. Strange place and uncomfortable. Definitely never going back. read more

Uptown Bourbon is a great addition to the neighborhood. Between the classic records played in the background to the homemade bitters from the bartenders this should be everyones new favorite spot north of 125th Street. When I first moved to the area not many bars/restaurants existed, but as time has gone by I had hoped for a more intimate bar to relax and unwind. Uptown Bourbon is a fantastic spot and will certainly be coming back for more. Thanks again for bringing something new and unique to the Heights. read more

Had a "special" experience last night at Uptown Bourbon. Unfortunately not consistent with the high ratings this place has. I ordered an old fashioned from the female bartender ("Tory" per the receipt) and after taking a sip I thought it was a bit off, I asked her if she could do anything to make it less strong or sweeter. She walked away, came back with a can in her hand and said "you can add water to It" and obnoxiously poured water my drink. I was shocked, couldn't believe that actually happened. Then within earshot of me she told her fellow bartender what she just did - Iike she was proud of it? Wtf is that ?! I didn't say anything after that but humbly asked for my bill. Won't be returning with service like that. Unfortunately you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. I hope they fire this girl. Go to Honeywell across the street, Old Fashioned was on point with top shelf service. read more

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