Little Branch
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice 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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Brian KarfunkelJanuary 19, 2015Nice to go to, but too troublesome to be a regular deal. But trust the bartenders, and admire their ice carving abilities!
Ani ZFebruary 11, 2014The line gets a bit long for no reason. This place is known for their designer drinks. Get the diablo cocktail #soYumYum
Chris CarellaJune 1, 2012great speakeasy spot in NYC. Tell the waitresses what you like and they will make you something special. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
IFCJune 7, 2010Expensive cocktails served in a hidden speak-easy by men with Civil War beards. The only thing Slightly Off about this place is how Eerily On these guys are. Even the ice cubes are well read. - IFC St
Mike O'SullivanSeptember 2, 2014Thursday nights are great for late night jazz and obviously, all cocktails are great.
Hollaka Hollala ƪ( ˘ ³˘)┐ ƪ( ˘ ³˘)ʃ ┌( ˘ ³˘)ʃJanuary 24, 2016A great cozy, romantic, and laid-back atmosphere as well as great drinks!
Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016Such nice cocktail list! Very special atmosphere but welcome to a speakeasy!
DinaApril 24, 2014Great drinks, claustrophobic but nice space in the basement, hard to get into. Usually worth it.
Saarim ZamanMarch 18, 2017Delicious sazeracs. FYI it's cash only and the cocktails are kind of expensive.
Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012LB founder Joseph Schwartz demos his cocktail-making techniques and classic cocktail recipes on video in the iPad book app "Speakeasy Cocktails". Buy it at openairpub.com or in the iPad App Store.
HenaliSeptember 4, 2014cash only!!! and agreed with others on here - let the bartender decide for you if you're not sure what to drink.
Zeba SiddiqiApril 4, 2016Go for the bartender's choice cocktails! Be ready to wait for an hour or so to enter
Noah XifrOctober 20, 2014Lovely hot toddy on a chilly night. Live jazz Sunday to Thursday 10:30 to 1a.
Delicious cocktails in a hidden spot. You might have to wait in line.
Ravin DaveJanuary 3, 2010Great libations- in either booths or bar. Sam the mix master serv perfect complimentary cocktails to the down-tempo live jazz. Be sure to tell him of your likes when ordering the bartender's choice..
Theresa RoldanNovember 29, 2015Not a lot of space but worth the wait. Theirs a place on the menu for a custom cocktail and the bartender does not disappoint
Adam McCueSeptember 1, 2011Order a Quill. It's a Negroni (gin, vermouth, bitters) with an absinthe rinse. Serious business.
Alex RobertsonDecember 11, 2019I got there at 7 but my friend got there at 7:30--weeknight!--and it was already too slammed. would be cool to get a booth here but damn
Alex RavenelSeptember 6, 2014Bartenders know what's up, so don't hesitate to trust their suggestions. Cash only.
BravoJanuary 28, 2010The best cocktails in Manhattan! Hidden down a dark staircase, it's great for a date, or just for after work unwinding. Amazing mint juleps. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
If you're hungry but don't want to leave, order the Old Pepper. It has whiskey or bourbon and several parts hot sauce.
Steve RossOctober 14, 2016Order off the menu; the Mexican Firing Squad is a great tequila concoction
Tiffany HaydenOctober 29, 2011Just tell the bartender what you like and he'll make a crazy concoction for you. My first one had an egg white and was surprisingly tasty.
Will VanderhoefNovember 28, 2012Often overused for first dates, so don't. Definitely a top notch bar but expect to pay $14 for a drink. Get a reservation.
Jon FeldmanSeptember 29, 2011LB founder Joseph Schwartz demos his cocktail-making techniques and classic cocktail recipes on video in the iPad book app "Speakeasy Cocktails". Buy it at openairpub.com or in the iPad App Store.
Kaitlyn PezikMay 10, 2015this place is an awesome date spot, but definitely not somewhere to come if you're looking for a lively Fri/Sat night. drink prices are also outrageous.
CompassJuly 24, 2013Custom-made cocktails and low ceilings give Little Branch an air of mystique. It may feel like a speakeasy, but no passwords are required.
Katie HApril 15, 2012One of the few places in town that know what a Hemingway daiquiri is... None of that frozen crap, straight up with a maraschino cherry. Yum.
Giulio del BufaloApril 18, 2013Get there early to grab one of the cool tables in the back. Rye Fizz was delicious.
Chris ShackletonSeptember 23, 2014Best cocktails: Manhattan, Queens Park Swizzle, Aviation, and the Mint Julep.
Jess SSeptember 3, 2011Fav lil speakeasy delish cocktails & cozy tables. Bartenders are less pretentious than at MnH. Try the Moscow mule
Vanessa CurielDecember 7, 2012Ask for the bartender cocktail! Excellent place, good music. Totally love it
Christian BorgesSeptember 2, 2011Once you find it (on the West corner of Leroy and 7th Ave. South.), get the Ward 8. Mindscrambler - hurt so good! :-)
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 PM–3:00 AM
(212) 929-4360
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