The Headless Widow

Really good hh deal with shareables at $12, some cocktails, and $10 wine until 7PM! My friends and I shared the nachos with chicken added (10/10 every chip was thoroughly coated with toppings and stayed crispy) and fries (10/10 so crispy!) We ordered a round of wine and i got the east side which was good and refreshing!Wasn't too crowded and we were able to hear each other talk which was really nice!

You can't swing a dead rat in New York City without hitting a cocktail bar, it seems, but occasionally, you find one that really strikes a chord.For me, that's The Headless Widow in the East Village. Not that I mind my recent visit there with friends... but I would say the ambiance-candlelit and mood lighting-just seems right for a date night. (I'm writing that down to remember for myself). Music soft yet soothing and the cocktails, the reason we were there, were great. I had the Smokey and the Bandit (mezcal and strawberry) and the Gingerman (normally vodka, but I switched it out with whiskey and ginger). I also had a sip of my friend's drink called the High Tea, but I can't recall the ingredients.Beyond drinks, we got calamari, fried oysters, and a plate of nachos. Real fancy, I know. I don't recall our waitress's name, but she was super great, keeping drinks topped and the mood light. Already plotting my next visit. Maybe with a date.

Great lowkey vibe at this bar, dimmed lights and great for a drink during happy hour. The waitress was great she was busy and couldn't attend us right away so she offered a drink on the house!

I had a great time at the headless widow! The whole place was packed on Saturday night. The drinks were incredible, and service was really efficient. My favorite drink was the Passenger Princess. I would go back just for that. It was floral but not overly sweet and just delicious. They have happy hours till 7 from Tuesday to Sunday!

Great drinks that are properly crafted, amazing vibes (slightly noisy and packed during peak but lighting allows you to enjoy lose yourself in the vibes)The bartenders and the staff are fairly attentive and your drinks are made fairly promptly after you order. The menu itself has a good variety of drink options as well as some food. I didn't try any as the kitchen was closed by then, but definitely will be back to snack on a plethora of small bites.Think chic cocktail spot that still offers a reasonably priced full bar if cocktails are not your jam. The ambience allows you to feel like you're in a laid back bar with good music without feeling like you're in a typical sports bar or dive bar (nothing wrong with them but this place hits the right notes when you want a nice drink without the pretentiousness a cocktail spot may have but still elevated and enjoyable rather than out of place like cocktails at a sports bar)Definitely a nice date spot but be forewarned, definitely tight squeeze and loud during peak. Unless you want a normal chair, def recommend the bar or the 2 high top seats with a ledge by the window.

Drinks were delicious. I really liked the time traveler and asked for it with less lemon which I would highly recommend. Ambiance was good. Fun music. It was very small inside, so be prepared to be close to the tables next to you. We split the arancini and nachos, which were both very good. The nachos were very cheese which I liked. Service was a little slow.

Stopped here after a less than stellar dinner, to end the night with a good drink with my boyfriend before heading home. -He ordered a Dirty Martini with vodka while I opted for the Talk To Me Nice cocktail (Tequila, House Pressed Lime, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Raspberries, Serrano Pepper)- They offer a *BIG* book of cocktails and basically every type of spirit- The 2 bartenders were super friendly and cheerful. I bet they can make some lively off-the-books drinks! - The interior decor was GIVING ME LIFE. "Cozy study with a bar nook" vibes, old-world charm, tons of different seating areas.. super beautiful in the dark and especially with the Christmas decor (I was here mid December 2023.) Wow, typing that feels like forever ago!Favorite item in the entire bar has to be the vintage cash register! Fancier menu available for dinner, which is both seafood-forward yet simultaneously loaded with American bar-food classics. Highly recommend for a date or to imbibe a nicer-than-average cocktail!

Stopped by for a cocktail in the afternoon. The place is very unpretentious which I appreciate, instead it feels like your local cocktail bar that serves great specialty cocktails. We got the Diablo's Margarita (spicy margarita) and the Ginger Man. Both had cute garnishes. The marg was pretty standard, I wish I got something more special but it was still good. The Ginger cocktail was also good.

Very tasty drinks! They have a good mix of alcohol forward and tastier drinks. If you have a sweet palette I recommend the lip gloss and the high tea. There is also a spicy margarita that's really tasty. We unfortunately didn't get to try the food because kitchen was closed. Ambiance was fun. Music might be a little too loud if you want a more intimate environment. Service was good. How long you wait is partially luck.

Oh my God. This is my new favorite bar. Eddie, the bartender is a genius. He makes incredibly amazing cocktails I had the ginger man which was great. Then Eddie concocted some drink. I had no idea what was in it. I think it was tequila based. Eddie is super friendly. He will make you his own drink upon your request. A must return place. I didn't have any of the food, but I will when I return.