Manhattan Cricket Club
(Now Closed)Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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HectorJune 21, 2015Happy hour 2 for 1 with some dollar oysters, this speakeasy is definitely the best one in UWS. Get the Old Fashioned.
John EFebruary 13, 2018Best cocktail bar on the UWS by a wide margin. Members get first crack at seating so imbibing here usually involves a wait, but you can always relax at the downstairs bar with a draft Old Fashioned 🥃
Samantha TaubeOctober 18, 2014Very good cocktails for the UWS. not sure they are totally worth the $16 price tag but for the only cocktail bar in the area, I would go for it. If you can't get in, Johnny downstairs is great!- Mike SingletonMay 31, 2014Tucked away inside Burke & Wills restaurant, it's the perfect place for fancy cocktails before heading over to the 72st AMC for an IMAX 3D. The cricket themed decor is...interesting.
Alexandra DoucetteJanuary 7, 2016Came here by myself to chill, write, have a quick drink..ended up staying for three! Cory (or Cody??!) was fantastic behind the bar; made me 2 custom mezcal cocktails. Perfect. Baroque ambience. Come!
LOVE!!! My favorite UWS spot for cocktails. Get the Bonfire of the Calamities.
BaturalpMarch 18, 2018By far the best cocktails in UWS. Love their tequila based concoctions but you cannot go wrong here. Friendly staff!
Adrienne SNovember 16, 2013Upscale cocktails in an over the top baroque style lounge. Bar Manager Greg Seider mixes up innovative culinary-inspired drinks with infusions, flavored mists & more. Great for impressing a date.
Eric HinesDecember 18, 2014Dress appropriately, sit in the main room upstairs and enjoy a classic cocktail. This place is a gem on the UWS. It's how one should enjoy a cocktail with his/her best companions.
LjubicaOctober 31, 2013A deliciously sexy new addition to the UWS. Go into Burke & Wills and head toward the back. You'll see a padded black door on the right side. The expert drinks and sensual atmosphere await upstairs...
Maire GriffinOctober 22, 2013Sure the drinks are pricey, but the atmosphere is worth it. There are two comfy armchairs way up by the bar near the French doors. Perfect spot for a date where you can talk.
AleFebruary 12, 2017Try the "cheese plate with dulce de leche". Great atmosphere, not loud and cozy! Best speakeasy in the UWS, definitely a must!
SparkieJanuary 20, 2014A gold-brocaded library with a black tufted-leather sofa perch therein. There will be Boulevardiers, seafood towers and a large cricket paddle. Which, maybe they’ll sell you for later.
Marc SchneebergerAugust 11, 2018Try the 12th Man. The bartender has very good inspirations. Today’s is a twist of a caipirinha with red pepper!!! Beautiful location also!- Marc SchneebergerAugust 11, 2018Try the 12th Man. The bartender has very good inspirations. Today’s is a twist of a caipirinha with red pepper!!! Beautiful location also!
Dan RobertsOctober 12, 2017Amazing hidden upstairs speakeasy and amazing creative cocktail menu. Perhaps the best cocktail bar in the city ...
Surface MagazineJune 14, 2016Greg Seider, bartender at Manhattan Cricket Club, reimagined BuzzFeed (the iconic technology company) as the John Lee Hooker. Click Read more for ingredients and details. Read more
Trae FMay 21, 2017Loved being swept away from our dinner to this exclusive room upstairs for top notch cocktails. Just lovely.
BethApril 13, 2014Tucked inside the Aussie bar Burke & Wills this swanky cocktail lounge is a great spot for intimate conversation and night caps
Gary TorielloJuly 15, 2018“HANG 'EM HIGH” - HighWest Double Rye & Campfire Whiskey, Gunpowder Syrup, Barrel Aged Leather & Tobacco 1821 Bitters
Roger SchonfeldAugust 7, 2016Wonderful hideaway, classic space and a beautiful bar. Lovely cocktails, elegant martini service.
Inna GDecember 10, 2017Cozy hidden s#bar with amazing cocktails! First time for everything cocktail was delish!
BrandonApril 10, 2015Cool, low key vibe and a great drink list. Worth a wait for upstairs but the wait can be very long.
Ina LiSeptember 19, 2016The only speakeasy spot in UWS. Delicious but expensive drinks, not paired up with the most friendly and polite service tho.
Ben RFebruary 2, 2014It is a bit more expensive than I'd like, but the cocktails are perfectly made and the atmosphere is great. Not typical UWS.
Ulrike DoehlerOctober 26, 2013Nice place, but they need to work on their cocktail list...no sazerac, no stingers... Classic speak easy, but missing some of the classic cocktails.. The "I'll have another" is very good though.
@JaumePrimeroJanuary 29, 2014More options for cocktails on the UWS beyond pubs and dive bars is never a bad thing! Drink like a boss!
Kristina KaraivanovOctober 25, 2013Get a cocktail off the menu. Cricket's version of French 75 is delicious. Great date spot.
BenJanuary 21, 2015Low key crowd, unusual/strong drinks. Flavorful syrups and eclectic collection of liquors.
Douglas ElliottNovember 2, 2013If you want a classic cocktail, forget it! You end up with something from the bartenders acid trip.
Gabrielle ZigiOctober 12, 2013Cool atmosphere but drinks absurdly expensive at $18. Stay downstairs & drink great cocktails for $12.
rob zandMarch 6, 2015so apparently there's some sort of dress code - unless it's freezing cold slushville outside. whatevs. cocktail menu is small, service is modestly paced.
Sara YJanuary 17, 2016Great fancy cocktails in a neighborhood where this doesn't really exist otherwise.
Very disappointed, they have their old fashion in draft prepared, not anymore good place for old fashion
Andrew CohenNovember 2, 2013A huge disappointment for an establishment that could have been great. Overpriced and under mixed cocktails that are way too sweet and off balance. Couldn't make any classics requested.
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Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam)
New York, NY 10024
United States
New York, NY 10024
United States
Manhattan Cricket Club (MCC) is a welcoming cocktail and champagne lounge which pays homage to the design of Australia’s historic and prestigious cricket clubs.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
(646) 823-9252
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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"Loved this hidden bar! Excellent spot for cocktails in the area- nice staff, tasty drinks, and not too crowded. And loved the interior and overall vibe! Shall return."
LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell - 8.6
"Good vibes, good music, good sake. Bar seats fill up quickly after opening (at least on a Thursday in November)."
Mari - 8.1
"Perfect addition to the neighborhood. The drinks are insanely good and the vibe inside is perfect for a night out with friends."
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David Lynch - 7.2
"Great little bar. Great service. Great day crowds and evening crowds. Mostly regulars hanging out. Home."
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