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    Whiskey Trader

    3.6 (278 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
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    Leslie D.

    Came to Whiskey Trader before a birthday dinner in Midtown for just beers and some surprise shots! Loved how they decorated it for Halloween (I'm a sucker for any establishment that decorates for Halloween in New York FYI). The shot specials were interesting. I think it was like $9 for a shot of Casamigos and $9 for a whiskey pickle back. Seeing as my friend had never had a pickle back before, we decided to do that and he loved it. The waitress was great. Honestly, can't think of anything else! Fun bar.

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    Elise M.

    We came in for happy hour on a Friday and this place had a really nice atmosphere. There was plenty of comfy seating and I loved the holiday decor. Service was fast and friendly

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    Jason M.

    Man caves do exist outside your basement. Good drinks, good service, big TVs, amazing vibes (music), free popcorn, and a large selection of whisky and beer. The bartenders here are friendly and fun. Natalia is one of my favorite bartenders. She is attentive, witty, and fun to talk to. She will make you feel welcome and treat you like the way you want to be treated after a long day, with respect. Mads is always zooming around around with a smile on her face bringing you round after round. She is diligent , hard working, and will have your next drink in your hand before you can say "uno mass". This place is always a perfect go to spot to unwind after a long day in the office without breaking the bank. I would highly recommend to all of my bros out there. Ladies, just because there are a lot more men in this establishment should not scare you off. The patrons here are always respectful. I highly recommend this spot.

    Jackie S.

    Been here a few times. It's a standard dive bar, they have beer pong downstairs. Free popcorn when you order drinks. Service is friendly.

    Margarita - pretty strong
    Alexis G.

    Cheap and strong- tasty. Definitely a dive bar. 12 margarita & 8$ casamigos shots. My bf got the Moscow mule with tequila which was also strong. I recommend this over a 25$ cocktail. They also have a nice lounge area and some beer pong.

    a margarita with a lime slice on the rim
    Deepika M.

    Well, they meant business with their margarita for sure! Just last week, I went to a 'better looking' looking bar in midtown east that served super watered down cocktails. So a couple of sips into this one and I knew they meant business. I asked them to make it with mezcal instead of tequila. Sure they didn't serve it in a margarita, but taste wise, alcohol wise, they delivered on point!

    Jonah M.

    This is a neat little bar we stumbled upon after walking around the MOMA and needed a little relaxation and pick me up! I had the expression Martini which was pretty to good- not the best I have ever had but the price was not to bad! You can sit at the bar or take a seat.

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    Jessalyn S.

    A frequent go-to bar for myself and my friends over the years. They have good drink deals and great happy hours. It's a personal favorite bar since they have pickle back shots. The usual happy hour is house wine, prosecco, and some cocktails like a peril spritz, espresso martinis. I usually stick with the shots and prosecco but the cocktails are hit or miss depending on how busy it is. Most recent we went and got the upstairs lounge which was spacious and and service was timely and came by every 20 or so minutes. They have beer pong tables set up in the back. The bathrooms are pretty clean for bar standards. The servers are always nice. The general crowd is young adults coming from corporate/finance jobs near by. You'll see lots of guys in suits just chatting or watching sports.

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    Great service and very friendly bartenders. The atmosphere is awesome. If you miss home come to this place home away from home.

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    Good vibes, nasty drinks. I need to add more characters and I don't have anything else to say

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    Went there at 2AM in the morning and had a Negroni. It was incredible! Just know that they don't serve food, just popcorn.

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    Great space that is also relatively lowkey. Really enjoyed my time here. Great service too.

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    Was great food I enjoyed eat at this restaurant we had a large group they accommodated us

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    Good drinks, good service, big TVs, amazing vibes (music), free popcorn, and a large selection of whisky and beer.

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