Mace

Still just as great as my first time! Since my first visit, I have never forgotten this gem of a place. During an amazing date night on a Saturday in July, we spontaneously stopped by for drinks. We stopped in minutes to midnight for a quick bite and unique drinks. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by the hostess. The place was bustling but we managed to get a table. The beauty of the establishment was just as I remembered. It was dimly lit with amber colored lighting by the bar while the vibe remained intimate and soft. I loved it! To my surprise, Mace offers a late night menu from 10pm-1:30am. It features a small selection of snacks. The general menu seems to have changed since my first visit and I also noticed some changes to the drink menu. Change is good in this case, because seemed unique and appetizing. We decided to start our night with the jumbo shrimp cocktail. The menu boats this as 3-pieces of "Jamaican spiced pepper shrimp". My boyfriend and I are Jamaican, so we were very excited for this. We even asked the waitress how spicy it was and she raved that it was "very spicy", almost like a warning. When it arrived to our table, we laughed. It was nowhere near spicy nor was it even halfway close to being Jamaican style peppered shrimp. What we received was traditional cocktail shrimp with a sauce that had a slight spice to it. We were not bothered but rather entertained. For drinks, I had a parsley drink while my boyfriend had the "Spruce". Both were visually pleasing. My drink was refreshing but left me wanting more and something sweeter. My boyfriend loved his drink and I was jealous because it looked better than mine. The little sip he offered me was also tasty.After we completed our drinks and food, we stayed around and chatted until the establishment closed. The staff were very kind and let us enjoy our experience without interruption. In terms of pricing, it is on the higher side. The drinks are worth it, but the shrimp is overpriced. At $18 for 3 pieces and such a mediocre taste, it was overpriced in my opinion. Aside from the shrimp, it was an overall great experience. We are already looking forward to returning again. STILL highly recommended.

Mace offers a unique, vibrant experience in the heart of NYC. I booked a reservation for a large group on a Friday night, and they were able to accommodate up to 7 people, which I appreciated. We did have a couple of extra people join, and while they couldn't add more chairs, we made it work--though the space did get a bit cramped. I had tried calling ahead to adjust the reservation size, but unfortunately they did not answer the phone. That said, the place was packed with a young, lively crowd. However, it can get quite loud. There are two restrooms, but it can be a bit of a wait during peak times.The herb-themed drink menu is a fun touch, and I highly recommend the Spruce cocktail--it was honestly delicious and refreshing. The drinks are on the pricier side, averaging $20+. Tldr; Mace is a great spot if you're looking for fun cocktails and a lively atmosphere!

Super chill, theme-based cocktail bar! I loved how each cocktail was based off a herb-- this made the cocktails super unique! Ambiance was very chill and service was great. Definitely want to visit again!

Loved the vibe, intimidate and cozy. Sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and made killer martinis. Always checking in and keeping our water filled. They have a great happy hour with the basics being offered. It goes from 4-7 they have wines for $10, beer oysters (minimum order of 6) for 1.75 each, and it's perfectly presented, and a shrimp cocktail. Will definitely be back.

What a cool bar! Made a reservation but they sat us early which was nice. Luckily the bar was open so we went there. I love the bar instead of a table. I had the mace and the sancho pepper. The mace was refreshing and fruity. Definitely a good starter. The sancho pepper was really good with the seaweed and I loved the flavor also loved the spice. We also tried the Yerba mate, Tonka beans, and black cardamom. I loved the black Cardamom it was so creamy and I loved the earthy flavors. Service was quick as well. Would definitely recommend.

This is such a great cocktail bar. They use fresh ingredients and put a lot of thought into their cocktails. The cocktails tasted really good and are worth the price. They're also well rounded and have a good flavor combination. The bar is also really nice! It's got a rustic elegance and even has a fire place. The seats are comfortable and cozy. Intimate spot for cocktails. Lighting is pretty dim, so it's that sort of vibe. Drinks were good. I liked the Sichuan Pepper cocktail, really smooth. Would recommend ideally for groups of 2-4.

Such a vibe! It's cool and cozy. The menu is eclectic and unique. I got the Tarragon cocktail and we got the onion dip- both were delicious. The service was good and I really enjoyed stopping here and would totally go back!

I came to Mace cocktail bar on a Friday night and it was quite busy. I liked their menu it had interesting drink options and descriptive descriptions. I came in as a walk in and they were able to take us in they offered us a table and bar seating. The ambiance was vibrant and fun. 10/10 bar recommendation.

Dress code: business casualDrink 5/5: tried their parsley and their sakura drinks, both were amazing and we ended up getting secondsService 4.5/5: friendly, helpful but slow at times with water refill and orders, pretty busy night Ambiance 3.5: very loud and extremely dim. I get the whole dim lighting for romance but I can't see the menu without using my phone flashlight and it's not like I have bad vision or anything. Value 3/5: 20-25$ cocktails, about par for the course for nyc cocktailsOverall 4/5: good drinks at a premium NYC price. Some small tweaks would give the ambiance a big boost

We had a reservation for 4 people on a Saturday evening. The establishment was packed. I recommend a reservation for a Saturday night because it seemed like there was a long wait. We were seated immediately for our reservation. I liked the menu format as it was easy to read and descriptive of the different flavor profiles of the cocktails. We tried the pandan, strawberry gum, mace, and the sakura. The sakura ended up being our favorite and we ordered the rest of our rounds with the Sakura. The pandan was our least favorite and it mostly tasted like whiskey. The vibes were cozy and chic. We enjoyed our booth seating and nice view of the bar lighting. Our servers were so friendly and very accommodating.