Little Branch
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Food & Wine and Serious Eats recommend this place
"You can't go wrong with Bartender's Choice, though."(23 Tips)
"Also: live jazz during the week."(21 Tips)
"They make a mean death in the afternoon and an amazing sazerac."(10 Tips)
"One of my favorite joints for an Old Fashioned"(18 Tips)
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Shirley ZhuJanuary 3, 2016A little nondescript from the outside but fantastic once you get in. Excellent cocktails, great speakeasy atmosphere
Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 25, 2015All the waitress's cocktail suggestions were perfect. By far an amazing cocktail place. The old sixties music adds a nice touch.
Ufuk TripanazomigambiyetsizAugust 7, 2017Hidden craft coctail bar. Live Jazz Music. If u like beer , dont come here. Coctails are adorable. #littlebrunch
New York HabitatOctober 26, 2011A nice, relaxing lounge to grab a drink. Lines can be long on weekends but it's worth it, especially if you love a classic jazzy atmosphere.
Shawn ThorntonDecember 2, 2016Love this hidden gem. Very small and usually always packed. But they make some of the best drinks in NYC.
Kate McCartyAugust 7, 2014The line moves relatively quickly. Once you're inside, just tell the bartender your tastes. You won't be disappointed.
Vinny La BarberaDecember 30, 2011This place is awesome. Let the bartender make you something custom - just tell them what you like (sour, sweet, bitter, etc) and they will create something delicious for you.
@JaumePrimeroNovember 26, 2011a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.
Untapped CitiesNovember 16, 2012The smooth jazz music and the even smoother cocktails transport you back in time to the days of Prohibition at this petite speakeasy.
Harish HoonJanuary 29, 2015I just tell the bartender what I like and they typically whip up something ridiculously good. Small space so can get really crowded.
Jimmy ZhuApril 16, 2012Little Branch is still a standard-bearer for the well-crafted cocktails in a whimsically serious place but w/ diminished service at the tables, grab a seat by the bar (still has free pretzels, tho)
Senator John BlutarskiNovember 7, 2011The bar is already perfect, but on Sunday nights a small jazz trio fills the small underground room with piano, drums, and standup bass. Enjoy with their excellent libations.
Brad PurchaseMarch 16, 2016Amazing cocktails, and if you hang out by the bar you get to watch the bartenders work their magic. 😎- Serious EatsApril 22, 2013One of New York's old-guard cocktail bars; pick your spirit and opt for the Bartender's Choice.
Design*SpongeMarch 27, 2011Amazing cocktails. You might have to wait outside, but it's worth it. If you're overwhelmed by the menu, let the bartender help you decide. They definitely know their stuff.
Emmanuel GalvanMarch 9, 2016Speak easy! The place is super nice. The service is friendly. Drink the water !!! We drink REAL COCKTAILS here. The doorman is friendly and cultured.
StyleiteJuly 5, 2011Here’s what you do: Go to the bar, tell the bartender what your liquor of choice is, and watch in amazement as they turn that choice into a near-perfect dram of deliciousness.
Lina TrifonNovember 6, 2016A cool cocktail bar with live music on most days. It's quite loud inside but the cocktails are great.
Minka Monica LiFebruary 17, 2015Great speak easy spot in the west village. The live jazz band on sundays plays classics. Solid whiskey sour #jazznostalgia
Madhu VulimiriJune 23, 2015Worth the wait. Make sure to ask for a table when you get in. Also, free pretzels if you ask for them.
Superbly made drinks created by a team from the Milk & Honey family, an intimate setting complete with a piano, and it's underground.
Matthew FergusonJanuary 7, 2017The French East India cocktail is a delicious rum drink with a kick. If you like "Zombies" you'll love this!- Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011One of the daughter speakeasy to Milk and Honey, Little Branch is a dimly lit cocktail lounge that when you walk in you will feel like you are in a different era. Read more
Raj SarmaDecember 3, 2011If you like Bourbon, don't hesitate to order the "Stone Fence"; good Bourbon and fresh organic apple cider make this a concoction that tastes out of this world!
Mike McBryanDecember 11, 2014Cash only and very awkward space. Luckily the cocktails are excellent and if you can grab the booth by the piano - don't leave.
Jeff WeinsteinMay 13, 2017Pick a liquor, then ask for a shaken version and a straight up version. Play around. Fun entrance.
Alyssa B.February 16, 2019$18 cocktail great mix, no cover fee, tight space, quick ~10 min wait on a Friday night at 9pm, live jazz is only Sun-Thurs
Elliot WehnerJanuary 3, 2015Great bespoke cocktails - tell the experts what you like and you won't be disappointed
- Jessica ANovember 7, 2014Any drink they make you with ginger is heavenly. And sometimes they have live jazz too. Perfect mix.
Eric MorrisJanuary 3, 2015Great upscale bar with amazing drinks. Had live jazz when I went. Speakeasy vibe, fairly small.- Valentin GuerinAugust 1, 2015Dark, cozy, romantic, great cocktails and live music. Perfect for a date!
Andrew EwigSeptember 4, 2014Classy cocktails in a sneaky hideaway. Get the rum Rickey or Moscow mule with homemade ginger beer.
Jc QAugust 21, 2014Cocktails are amazing and the ambiance is unbeatable. Underground Speakeasy; been around for ages
KatNovember 26, 2011Favorite speak-easy bar in town. The bees knees and East Side are my favorite cocktails, that is if you like stuff on the sweeter side.
KJuly 22, 2015Speakeasy - if you don't like the cocktail menu, ask for a surprise from one of the talented bartenders
Michael KleinJanuary 31, 2017Excellent cocktails, best to go with bespoke. Great live music too. Cash only.
Try the following: Monte Carlo - manly rancher whiskey drink, Kentucky Maid - slightly more fruity whiskey drink, fernet branca and applejack thing (forget the name), stay up late (gin and cognac)- Serious EatsApril 19, 2013Casino: gin, Maraschino, lemon, orange bitters. You can't go wrong with Bartender's Choice, though.
- AlexJune 13, 2012Classic. Perfect. Little Branch has a wide selection of great drinks, but the Old Fashioned is one of the best in Manhattan.
Alexandra LevitasMarch 20, 2017Ask for recommendations! They really know how to make a drink to match your tastes!
İpek A.March 13, 2015I love this place a lot! Delicious cocktails and good staff! Ask for Manhattan!
AleJanuary 28, 2018Nice venue, but cocktails weren’t great. I will still come back... i kind of like the vibe of this place
Danielle DavisAugust 21, 2014Great jazz spot with classic cocktails and homey booths for a romantic date night
Rob AtkinsonMarch 19, 2016Great cocktails, ask your bartender to make you something new based on your mood
Angela BoldreyDecember 30, 2014I left my drink up to the bar tender and it was fantastic! Have never been to a place like it.
Gareth Rees-JohnJune 29, 2017Awesome speakeasy in the lower west just go with the bartenders choice.... enjoy- Raj SarmaDecember 3, 2011If you like Bourbon, don't hesitate to order the "Stone Fence", this concoction is out of this world. Good bourbon and fresh organic cider!
If this is your first time at Little Branch, you must do Bartender's Choice. They'll shoot you a couple questions and make you the perfect drink. Trust them.
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