HiLot

Cute place but never coming back.We had a reservation for a party of 5. Got a teeny tiny little table and had to beg them to let us add a chair or else we literally couldn't fit.And then!!! At exactly 1 hour in we wanted to see the menu for another drink. When we asked they said they actually had to kick us out for another reservation coming in. Im so confused by this cause I've only had to leave if I didn't have a reservation... and there were parties around us that I knew were there before we got there. It sounds a lot more like poor planning on their part..

Went here for a private party. It was a cute vibe with nice couches and speakeasy vibe. Had 2 drinks, one was a tropical drink with gin and an espresso martini, they were both well made drinks. I would return if it was in the area

We stopped in here for after work drinks and it was a dream. A pseudo speakeasy, you step through an unsuspecting door into a gorgeous old hollywood style bar in the middle of New York. The glassware has a vintage vibe but the cocktails are modern and fresh. The waitress was knowledgeable of various cocktail options and bartenders get to be creative with a rotating menu. The Kaluga caviar service at $115 is a steal for NYC and the grilled cheese was a guilty pleasure. The bathtub in the bathroom is a fun twist. We can't wait to come back.

Loved the bar and host was able to seat us pretty quick with just 2 even tho they were a little busy. We were waiting to get into Joyface and this was the perfect pre game spot. Love the drinks & seating arrangements perfect for chatting with your date.

This place has a super fun vibe and decor! Great for a date or friend catch up.I met a friend there at 7:30 on a Friday without a reservation knowing we might not get in, but the host was super nice and let us have a table that wasn't booked until 8:15 so we could squeeze in a drink - really appreciated that!The cocktail list is large and creative so you'll definitely find something you like. Obviously on the pricey side but no more than any other Manhattan cocktail bar. Drinks are well made and service is great. Worth checking out!

Overall rating: 4.9 I am absolutely obsessed with this place, even though it was soo expensive. Come when you have money. For 4 cocktails with tip, it was ~$110. ‍‍That said, this is my vibe. This is Brooklyn, in Manhattan the staff was soo friendly, so accommodating & just so cool! And not the cool in an annoying, condescending way, but rather quirky cool. I liked how it wasn't too crowded and it was very chill. Granted I went on a Wednesday. The lighting is very sultry, manageable and a great spot for catching up with friends, going on a date or chilling solo.Will definitely be back & highly recommend! But! if you're looking for a "bumping, social party scene", this isn't it. Please don't ruin our chill vibe here & take the party/ very loud talking elsewhere.

Went here for a special event. Enjoyed the setup of place had great ambience and service was overall good. Enjoyed the fries, grilled cheese. They also had deviled eggs and salad!

I made a reservation at HiLot on Saturday night and was promptly seated when I arrived at 10:45 pm. The menus is filled with delicious drink options that priced at normal NYC rates from $18-$25. While the drinks on the menu looked delicious both my friend and I decided to get espresso martinis, which weren't on the menu but they were happy to make for us. Our drinks were delicious and had a peppermint flavor to them, which was a fun twist on a classic drink.HiLot is going for living room vibes with fun decor, and menus that double as photo albums. The service was a bit slow but we enjoyed our time and were glad not to feel rushed out. Overall, great vibes, and a good place to start off the night.

For the price of $20 per drink, I was expecting a fun yummy drink....but it tasted like a something I would make my freshman year of college

Loved this place! Posting the menu because I always look at menus before I go places so I figured I would pay it forward haha :) Ps. We had great service and I loved my drink, the And Wanda! Beautiful place.