Dutch Kills
Location:
27-24 Jackson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Type of Bar: Speakeasy Throw-Back
Review
I may or may not be biased because this little lover is located within walking distance of my apartment and is cheaper than any speakeasy-esque bar you will ever find in Manhattan. It may or may not also have something to do with the fact that this bar was chock-full of very good looking men (my boyfriend included, of course). But aside from those definite perks, Dutch Kills is just a real charmer. Owned by the same bloke who is responsible for Milk & Honey, Dutch Kills has the same attention to detail and variety, but is less expensive, less snooty (you can actually walk in and not be turned away for not having a reservation) and accepting of credit cards.
The Don Lockwood was definitely my favorite cocktail; with bourbon, scotch, maple syrum and chocolate bitters it was both smooth and complex. I was also a huge fan of the menu itself, which showed the sources for all of their cocktail inspiration; much of the time the inspiration was a hundred-year old cocktail boook, which I obviously searched the heck out of on Ebay.
The service was admittedly kind of slow, but given how packed they were I wasn't too upset about it. Our server was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu, providing suggestions based on our tastes.
I will definitely be back for their $8 all-night specials on Mondays, and eventually might speak to them about moving a cot into their bar area.
Pegu Club
Location:
77 W Houston St
New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood: SoHo
Type of Bar: Lounge
Review:
nomnomnomnomnomnomnom!
Really top-notch cocktails in a loungey environment; I tend to like smaller spaces better; they somehow feel more personal and you feel like you get better service, but the bartenders here really know what's what. The menu is fun and versatile, and the drinks here are no-joke-strong. Their take on the sidecar was a huge hit for me, though I also enjoyed their take on the Last Word and Earl Grey Martini. I felt as though the service could have been better, but then again I've probably been spoiled by other speakeasies where the drinks are basically customized to your preferences. After lots of jumping through flaming hoops to get into other places, it was a nice relief to not have to make reservations weeks in advance and memorize passwords in Swahili in order to get my group into here. We simply walked in with 6 and sat right on down.
All in all I had a wonderful experience here, and it's definitely the way to go if you have a decently-sized group on a week-day.
Location:
27-24 Jackson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Type of Bar: Speakeasy Throw-Back
Review
I may or may not be biased because this little lover is located within walking distance of my apartment and is cheaper than any speakeasy-esque bar you will ever find in Manhattan. It may or may not also have something to do with the fact that this bar was chock-full of very good looking men (my boyfriend included, of course). But aside from those definite perks, Dutch Kills is just a real charmer. Owned by the same bloke who is responsible for Milk & Honey, Dutch Kills has the same attention to detail and variety, but is less expensive, less snooty (you can actually walk in and not be turned away for not having a reservation) and accepting of credit cards.
The Don Lockwood was definitely my favorite cocktail; with bourbon, scotch, maple syrum and chocolate bitters it was both smooth and complex. I was also a huge fan of the menu itself, which showed the sources for all of their cocktail inspiration; much of the time the inspiration was a hundred-year old cocktail boook, which I obviously searched the heck out of on Ebay.
The service was admittedly kind of slow, but given how packed they were I wasn't too upset about it. Our server was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu, providing suggestions based on our tastes.
I will definitely be back for their $8 all-night specials on Mondays, and eventually might speak to them about moving a cot into their bar area.
Pegu Club
Location:
77 W Houston St
New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood: SoHo
Type of Bar: Lounge
Review:
nomnomnomnomnomnomnom!
Really top-notch cocktails in a loungey environment; I tend to like smaller spaces better; they somehow feel more personal and you feel like you get better service, but the bartenders here really know what's what. The menu is fun and versatile, and the drinks here are no-joke-strong. Their take on the sidecar was a huge hit for me, though I also enjoyed their take on the Last Word and Earl Grey Martini. I felt as though the service could have been better, but then again I've probably been spoiled by other speakeasies where the drinks are basically customized to your preferences. After lots of jumping through flaming hoops to get into other places, it was a nice relief to not have to make reservations weeks in advance and memorize passwords in Swahili in order to get my group into here. We simply walked in with 6 and sat right on down.
All in all I had a wonderful experience here, and it's definitely the way to go if you have a decently-sized group on a week-day.
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