Undercote

We decided to hit a few Speakeasys as part of our quick trip to NYC. We started with Patent Pending as our first stop and decided to move to Undercote. It was a busy Saturday and we had to wait around 20 minutes for the table to be ready. Not to ruin the surprise but let's just say the bar is cleverly located (and named). The ambiance and the vibe is incredibly unique. The tables are small and facilitate conversation and the backgrounds are a bunch of creepers / plants lit behind a frame of glass. We ordered the Ghost Ride, the Illusion and Super Heavy based on talking with our server. They also made a pomegranate themed mocktail for our designated driver. The drinks hit the spot. There were no maximum time limits imposed. All in all, we had a great time.

Had no idea about undercote when looking for bars but was delighted to find this spot!! It has one of the most beautiful ambiances you can imagine and they have lights set into the tables to make your drinks even more beautiful than they already are! Service was really quick and staff was friendly. The drinks were really enjoyable. Highly recommend for a date night or to catch up with friends. Truly an enjoyable experience!

We were looking for a spot to grab some drinks and small bites after doing a dessert tasting menu at Lysee. My cousin suggested we come here as she's been meaning to try the cocktails at Undercote. And she really enjoyed her meal at Cote.We walked over on a rainy evening (Saturday around 7 pm) and made our way through Cote and down the stairs. It was dark and had great mood lighting. We put our name down with the hostess and decided to go to the bathroom before we went back upstairs. By the time I came out of the bathroom (super nice bathroom btw with great thick towels), my cousin told me they texted her to let her know they were ready for us! The hostess showed us to our table with low seating. It was definitely the place to be. I loved the jungle decor. They brought is water and menus. We decided on the 8 oz American wagyu, the Korean bacon, and the sweet & tangy chicken nuggets. My husband also got the Monte Carlo, while my cousin and I both opted for the Space Heavy cocktail. Our drinks came out first and were beautiful. Their ice is impressive. The drink was exactly as described in the menu, crisp and refreshing. I appreciate a cocktail menu that does descriptions of their drink so you can have a better idea of what you'll like! The food came pretty quickly and we were amazed. Even though it's labeled Small Bites, they were fairly large portions, which who doesn't love? And the food was AMAZING.The waiter brought out another table to ensure we had enough space for everything. The steak was by far the best bite of our whole weekend trip. It was cooked so perfectly, and you could taste how great of quality it was. It came with some delicious dipping sauce, but I didn't bother using it - it was so good on its own. My husband, cousin, and I were ridiculously happy. The porkbelly was also delicious. We enjoyed the sweet & tangy chicken nuggets. It did have a kick to it! It also came with a kim chi scallion salad type thing. I was so full, but I took a few small bites and they were so good. I think one of the biggest things was how well they treated us. We had been rained on, we were in leggins/sweats. My husband and I had on tennis shoes, and my cousin might have had on a Costco sweater. Even from the beginning, they were very kind and treated us like everyone else there! Who was much more dressed up then us. Even though we were feeling under dressed, they were the nicest. My fork fell off the table at one point, and I didn't notice. The waiter swooped in quickly and got me a new fork. My husband and I are determined to try Cote next time with my cousin when we're in NYC!

Vibes are definitely nice, but the drinks are pretty pricey and the bill could really go up after a drink or two.. However, some of the cocktails had really big ice inside so what you really get isn't much. Good date spot as it give a bit of an intimate vibe though!

Cool speakeasy on the bottom floor of Cote Korean BBQ. Clever name since it's under the restaurant. The entrance isn't hidden just a stairway downstairs by the hostess stand. They play pretty good music and had a good amount of tables.

Cute date spot! It gives cozy vibes and the volume is perfect for intimate conversations. The service is great and everyone's very hospitable. If you're into cocktails, I highly recommend this place. My martini was excellent. 4 stars because there's no reception down there.

My friend and I were able to snag the last seats in Undercote before our dinner reservation. We had time for one drink and man, did I enjoy every moment in this gem and every sip of my cocktail. A super cool vibe - as you can see from the pictures - and great service. Since we were limited on time, they made moves to get us our drinks quickly so we could at least hang for a few minutes before having to head to dinner. Photos don't even do it justice - this place is *cool* and you will be glad you stopped in.Cheers!

I love the dark aesthetic and glowing cocktails, which create great speakeasy vibes. However, the drinks are mediocre and overpriced, with just a single ounce of mixed cocktail served over a giant ice cube. Not worth it.

We visited Undercote after our dinner on a Saturday night. It was pretty empty but the vibes are nice inside. Super dark and cool, lots of greenery, and good music. We each got a drink - beware they are pretty pricey... $22-$30. My drink was $30 and not sure it is worth it. The flavor was good but the ice cube inside was giant. If taken out, my drink would probably be 1/4 full? Didn't really give me a buzz either.I would still recommend visiting for the full Cote experience. You get to see the meat cellar downstairs too

I've had this place bookmarked for awhile and on a Thursday night after dinner somewhere nearby my friend and I stopped in. This place is underneath COTE hence the name which is a super popular spot. We were greeted warmly by the hosts and headed downstairs. We opted to have a seat at the bar instead of getting a table. My friend and I weren't really sold on anything on the menu but thats where our bartender/mixologist came into play. We each told him what kind of flavors/liquor we were in the mood for and he magically concocted drinks that we both really loved. The place had a nice vibe, friendly staff and drinks are around $23+ --what's become the standard in NYC restaurants/speakeasies now. I'd definitely return and bring some friends or a date here that are looking for this type of vibe.