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Dream Baby

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Dream Baby

7.6^/10

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"Blackbird inhabits the former home of the Lakeside Lounge."(3 Tips)
"laid back, wonderful happy hour, great music!"(5 Tips)
"Love the casual classy vibe!"(4 Tips)
"Friendly bartenders, good music, fun unpretentious vibe."(14 Tips)

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DoubleDeuceMarch 22, 2015
Been here 25+ times
When the block isn't insanely busy (Th/Fri/Sat), this place is great. When it is insanely busy, be prepared to wait and feel crammed in. No food, just tasty cocktails.
Gianna SantelliFebruary 1, 2017
I was here for the Women's March postcard writing event. I definitely want to come back it seems adorable. And $5 beers! I also want to patronize since they agreed to host such a rad feminist event!
Elsa AdamsJanuary 29, 2016
Happy little bar! Music upbeat & fun and staff very gracious & kind. Drinks were excellent. Love the casual classy vibe! Highly recommend!
Adam SchuitMarch 29, 2017
Always fun vibes and good music. Check out the back space for a more private space.
Anna FrenkelAugust 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off (and buy that boy a $10 top-notch beverage at this awesome new spot in Alphabet City)
NathanApril 9, 2022
Fun spot on a Friday night; feels like you’re at a dimly lit house party.
Willem Van LanckerMay 10, 2015
Great music and dancing for such a small place.
Valentin GuerinMarch 29, 2015
Been here 25+ times
This place is my 2nd home, great cocktails, friendly staff and good music! Don't miss the happy hour either.
Claire EvanoffDecember 16, 2012
Lakeside Lounge turned Blackbird now turned Dream Baby after waving the white flag to Chicago resto group - presumably of Blackbird in Bucktown. Partners chose DB in honor of the Roy Orbison classic.
EAugust 26, 2015
Size of space reminds me of Smith and Mills - casual cozy spot. Simple cocktail menu - straightforward and good.
CBS New YorkJune 11, 2015
They're serving "Tompkins Square Punch," with rum, simple syrup, pink grapefruit, and lime juice, for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
Elizabeth RothschildFebruary 3, 2016
Owners are super sweet and went out of the way to make our bday girl feel special. Beautiful space and great hospitality.
ripovMay 2, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Dream Baby is great. Say hello to Maria, the leggy blonde behind the bar. She's a great bartender and a phenomenal person.
AditiAugust 28, 2017
Going on off peak hours is good change of pace and calls for a really good cocktail with prosecco
Rainbow LADecember 17, 2014
Ask for white clam risotto, with crusted broiled panko and white alba truffles. If you see a guy with a beard give him a hug.
Troy LarkinOctober 20, 2013
Great place to grab drinks with friends. Friendly bartenders, good music, fun unpretentious vibe.
Eva GuadamillasSeptember 27, 2015
Cool people and good ambiance. A bit too crowded at times
JM ParveauxJanuary 31, 2015
Good drinks, fun music and nice crowd. Would definitely go there again
chad nashAugust 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
newest bar on Avenue B. Formerly Lakeside Lounge. remodeled and Maria and Danny are owners of the establishment. Kudos to both of them!
Isabella J Mc CarthyDecember 21, 2020
Great vibe! Talented and friendly bartenders, yummy drinks!
lisa g. frenchNovember 23, 2015
laid back, wonderful happy hour, great music!
Jordan DaileyJuly 18, 2021
Quiet places. Great music. Great cocktails
Alberto SimonOctober 11, 2017
Nice cocktail chill bar
Maria DevittOctober 19, 2013
Great staff--from doorguy to bartenders. Fun vibe.
Jade NgOctober 19, 2014
Simple and clean interiors. Good music.
Paul MojicaAugust 28, 2012
fantastic fantastic fantastic. did i say it enough
Jeffrey WFebruary 1, 2015
Awesome drinks and not too expensive
CBS New YorkApril 26, 2016
Dream Baby is serving Lagunitas IPA during Ales N' Apps Week (May 9-13)
Christine LavardaDecember 20, 2012
$6 cocktail happy hour and johnny cash...what more could a girl ask for!?
Elysia MannMarch 27, 2016
Order anything with the jalapeño honey
McKenneth SDecember 8, 2012
Cute tenders of bars and leather couches to boot. Why not?
Vikram SinhaApril 12, 2014
Nice vibe at night, good music.
🍚December 11, 2013
Don't take the bottle and serve yourself, it's really frowned upon. #Tammytime
harryhNovember 10, 2012
Blackbird inhabits the former home of the Lakeside Lounge. Read more
Brit LAugust 7, 2014
Dark sexy place for drinks
MathieuJanuary 24, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Cocktails, happy hour
Jess KendallMarch 3, 2013
They card hard core in here. 30,40, doesn't matter. Don't forget your ID old folks!
Toby C.June 16, 2013
if you can't get into The Blind Barber, this is a good backup
Kristen BaxterSeptember 3, 2013
Bartenders were terrible at keeping up with their customer base. Also have no idea how to pour a Guinness draft - poured an entire pint of foam and looked perplexed about how to serve it...
Susan LohAugust 21, 2012
top shelf martinis are only $10. score!
Jennie KimNovember 18, 2012
Great music. Nice layout.
jenny rockAugust 9, 2022
pbr and a shot
Karibi DagogoNovember 5, 2014
the music is like the worst wedding reception DJ fare. I was expecting the electric slide all night
Jason DennyApril 17, 2016
Happy hour central
A MOctober 17, 2015
Pop dance music
Remington GuestJanuary 22, 2015
Vibes are ✊
CarolineFebruary 3, 2015
Cocktail lounge
Matthew BreuerJune 29, 2018
too crowded
Mike O'SullivanAugust 1, 2015
The music is decent, but overall it's a forgettable bar.
Alana CadizJanuary 3, 2016
Pretentious owner and bad vibes from bartenders. Avoid this place.

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