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Thyme Bar

Thyme Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (331) • $$

Heather M. "Beautiful Speakeasy! One of my top favorites in NYC! To start, the ambiance is beyond gorgeous, romantic and sexy. It's a hidden gem that I found walking in the area. You'll be led downstairs in a small area that takes you to the bar. The space is nice, not too loud and others enjoying the one of a kind vibe! I've visited twice within the past few weeks and the bartender staff are incredible, good with recommendations and great at what they do! Cocktails are pricey but it's to be expected with the amount of time and creativity put into each crafted cocktail. The music is right, fitting the scene of the gem in the basement and the culture and vibe."

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The Hidden Pearl

The Hidden Pearl

★★★★★ 4.5 (77) • $$

Harrison L. "I never give reviews either, but I had to leave one for this place. Coolest speakeasy I've ever been to. I was on my first solo trip to NYC and my cousin recommended this place. I just wanted to grab one or two drinks and stand then move on to the next one. The manager let me in to get a drink even though it was kinda full and I was alone. They treated me very well as I was trying to navigate my first solo experiences and I really appreciate the service they gave! Cocktails were really good too, tried the suggestions of the bartender and it was great. I don't like mezcal or whiskey typically, but the cocktails that had those were GREAT!"

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J.Bespoke

J.Bespoke

★★★★★ 4.5 (70)

Rumit P. "From the exterior, it looks like and is a clothing store and it's easy to miss the fact that there's a bar hidden behind there because the J Bespoke sign is above the door and the sign on the door says something else. There's a host at the front entrance who directs you to a secret door in the back behind which are the bar and lounge seats. The interior is narrow but cozy, with dim lighting, art on the wall, and plush seats. The temperature was comfortable. The server came by pretty quickly after we sat down and took our order. This bar is on the InKind restaurant network, so I wanted to give it a shot because it is a speakeasy. I've been encouraging all my friends about and referring to them to the InKind app, which makes the quite pricey NYC drinks a little cheaper. The drinks were around $18 each. The service was attentive and consistent. Drinks were moderately strong and flavorful. They charge a fee for drinks that are not on their menu (not an upgraded liquor, but my margarita was $2 more) plus a service fee for credit cards. Businesses will do anything to sneak in extra charges when most people look st their itemized receipt. Similar establishments in NYC don't do that. I paid with the InKind app, not a credit card, and there was still a charge. I would recommend for the vibe and well-made drinks but pay cash if you want to avoid additional fees!"

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Recent Reviews for Speakeasies Restaurants

Tansy W.

★★★★★

Jun 20, 2024


Absolutely love this place! Great speakeasy with very unique, instagram-worthy cocktails. Follow the carpet to enter inside. Came as a party of 2 with no reservation on a Wednesday summer night around 8pm and were able to get seated right away. If you want to do the tasting menu (two cocktails and some combo of savory items and dessert), you have to book at least one day in advance on resy. They don't let you do it as a walk-in (though everything on the tasting menu you can still order a la carte).For drinks, my favorite cocktail of the night was definitely the mojito - a tasty watermelon mint drink that hangs from the ceiling (see photos). They were out of at least two different drinks that night, including the Manhattan, which my friend really wanted so was a little disappointing. For food, we got the oysters and sushi. The oysters were very good and I loved the mignonette it came with. I didn't love the sushi, which was some unique play on sushi with crispy rice and fruit. I didn't even taste the fish. 10/10 recommend.

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Julia H.

★★★★★

Nov 3, 2023


Have been to the Hidden Pearl twice now, once during the day and once in the evening. Can say that both times of day are great. I love that this spot isn't uptight and I appreciate that, given that it's a speakeasy. They have a great selection of cocktails and all of the ones I have tried have been delicious. Most recently I tried the Lost in Kyoto and I was a huge fan. As someone who's parent grew up in Japan I think they do a great job with the Japanese flavors and combinations. Service is great and bartenders very nice as well! I would say that it's intimate but for some reason I probably wouldn't choose to come here on a date, think it's better for catching up with friends!

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Cindy W.

★★★★★

Oct 1, 2023


We found this speakeasy by chance on our way to dinner, which reminded me of a similar concept in Montreal.Once past the secret door, you will see a cozy "living room" with a few TV screens and a big screen behind the bar. I had the peat & tiki, and my partner got the mcAvoy as recommended by the waitress. I was surprised by how complex peat & tiki was - I tasted so many different flavors within one drink.The service was prompt and friendly. The decors were posh and sleek. It is hard to imagine how rowdy it could get during a major sport's event.

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Aileen A.

★★★★★

Feb 13, 2024


Very cool prohibition era speakeasy with a gin focused cocktail menu. If you like gin, you have to check it out! My friend and I decided to check it out because we had time to kill before our dinner reservation nearby. I wish we had more time because there were so many interesting gin & tonic variations. We did not have reservations for Bathtub but managed to grab the standing table by the door. I got the BAYAB ORANGE AND MARULA GIN and it was delicious!Cool vibe and nice decor. Would definitely go back!

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Andrew M.

★★★★★

Nov 1, 2024


Finally got a reservation to PDT and I think it's totally worth the hype!! The drinks were delicious and unique. The place has your quintessential speakeasy vibe complete with the secret phone booth entrance inside Crif Dogs leading to a dimly lit, cozy, intimate space. Our bartender was super nice and helpful in terms of giving us a sense of the flavor profile of the drinks. I would definitely come back time and time again!

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Bathtub Gin

Bathtub Gin

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

Ebony C. "I've had this spot on my list forever. However, when you're the gin lover of your crew you get vetoed often. But not this night. A friend and I met here on Thursday after-work and just about fell in deep like with this place. We got there pretty early so we had our pick with seating and sat in the middle on one of the cute round couches. We decided to forego the bathtub b/c we didn't want to struggle getting out of it. LolWe tried one of the G&Ts, but I couldn't tell you which. I can tell you it was refreshing and satisfying. I also had the sangria. That was good as well, just a lil on the sweet side. We shared an order of the chicken sliders since we were inhaling drinks. LolService was excellent and I'm sure our waiter practiced patience when trying to figure of which G&Ts we wanted to try. Lol. Super cute spot to meet up with friends or date night. I'll definitely be back."

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Please Don't Tell

Please Don't Tell

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$$

Colleen M. "A NYC classic - we bring all of our visitors here, and it doesn't disappoint. The experience entering the space is fun, but the drinks are even better. Creative and tasty in a perfectly intimate setting, this is perfect for friends chatting or for a first date.Sometimes a loud or obnoxiously drunk tourist can ruin the vibe, but they tend to be one and done and leave pretty quickly, whether on their own or because of gentle pressure by staff. The ability to order food from Crif Dogs is great but unless you're a bit buzzed (as I am usually) it's cheaper to just leave and eat outside haha"

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