Employees Only
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The beef tartare at Employees Only is a can't miss
"Try the West Side or the Ginger Smash with the Bone Marrow Poppers."(37 Tips)"Don't miss the bone marrow poppers or the bacon-wrapped lamb chops."(16 Tips)
"Love the steak tartar and presentation is impressive."(37 Tips)
"Great cocktails, try the Amelia"(11 Tips)
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Alexandria McGrathJune 26, 2018Employees Only specializes in the classics, so consider starting the evening here with a Manhattan or a Hemingway Daiquiri.
Vandit MaheshwariFebruary 19, 2022Good bar to be at while you wait for a place at the actual speakeasies around.
Michael TiffanyAugust 19, 2017The house recipes are rightly praised. But even straightforward classics like the Negroni are raised to a higher level here.
Ed KavisheDecember 23, 2012It's a @fashion_press NYC secrets, top 10 Bars in the World I kid you not, try the Hemingway Daiquiri a must
BettyJune 4, 2014I'll do this again and again: bone marrow poppers, Lazy Lover, Mata Hari, and Mazerati ❤️
Jess HannSeptember 2, 2013Ginger smash. Everything else is also delicious, but there is no drink in NYC that compares to the ginger smash.
Jamison AntoineSeptember 14, 2014Billionaire Cocktail and the Hemingway. The Lamb Chops were great as well.
Edlin ChoiJanuary 26, 2012Great cocktails. Real cocktails. And some nice appetizers. Get the bone marrow poppers. Kind of sceney still. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
OliDecember 4, 2012I tried most of the drink menu. They all blew me away but one will lay embedded in my senses, the Mandarynka. Enjoy!
Obviously, the cocktails...but also, the food should not be overlooked. Great steak tartare.
Allison KaminskiDecember 6, 2018Speakeasy begins the psychic! Loved the drink features in my picture
Stephanie CesearOctober 15, 2015Bumping speakeasy. Crowd was a little posh but the cocktails were off the charts. Good drink spot.
Mick BMarch 18, 2012The front of the house is usually uncomfortably packed, but a res will secure a table in their quieter back room. Dull steak knives, but solid food and drink nonetheless. Skip the trout.
Chris KonecnyFebruary 12, 2015If you can find a time when it isn't super crowded I think this could be a good spot to chill and have a nice cocktail.
Laura Del WarbieAugust 8, 2017Great place, cocktails are ok, atmosphere is fab and the music is good.
Waterloo, steak tartare, parmesan fries...but honestly, everything is great.
David AlfaroApril 22, 2018It’s a good bar with a good crowd and not over rated. #followtheWomanreadingCards
- Chase RabennMay 30, 2012Holy cockles! Get a Manhattan and an order of Curried Cockles. You'll be "that guy" at the bar but it is entirely worth it.
nikhil kalghatgiOctober 26, 2011start here for a kickoff cocktail during the week or end here to meet the fortune teller and belly dancer who come out after 11 fri-sun
JarrodOctober 29, 2013Great bar. Love the entrance. Get the Ron Zacapa Manhattan. Only one bathroom.- chrisDecember 8, 2015Buy the bouncer a beef patty from the pizza joint across the street while you wait in line.
Rafi RomeroMay 30, 2017food and drinks were quite good but the ambiance was disappointing: diner tables, ugly stained couches, and a skylit back area that made it seem like a cheap place with patio seating
Great for cocktails after work, greater for a fun time after midnight.
EnderJune 2, 2014If you like spicy coctail try Ginger Smash. For Vodka and lime taste, get West Side.
Steak tartar... A dude comes to your table and amazing comes out of his magic
Citybeams.comJune 23, 2012If you're looking for specialty drinks in NYC this is the place! We've heard the bartenders actually own the bar so they really care about the customers.
Sit at the bar and have Dev make you a drink off the menu. You won't be disappointed
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Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 242-3021
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Incredible place with real speakeasy vibe (it looks like a bagel place from the street) and amazing cocktails. Pricy but it's NYC. Burlesque show twice a week."
Zsuzsanna Miklósi - 8.8
"This place is amazing! So many good drinks. Come early or expect a long wait."
Matthew Pires - 9.2
"Love the vibes here. There can be a long wait, but if you arrive before 9pm, it’s quite easy to get a spot. Crimson fix and Magic hour if you like gin-based. Sherry colada is an amazing tiki drink."
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- 8.9
"Super hip little speakeasy with legit cocktails (bartenders know what they're doing). though has been discovered in the last year and can have a line to get in."
Meg Farmer - 8.5
"Cocktails excellent! Come here early to grab a table! Otherwise it gets super crowded after 8ish."
Kosha Shah - 8.5
"Great dumplings and dim sum. Love the crispy beef. Husband likes the pastrami spring roll - a bit dense and dry for me!"
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