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Milk & Honey

(Now Closed)

Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Flatiron District, New York

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Milk & Honey

Has a stamp of approval from Food & Wine and The Corcoran Group

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Irene MayansMay 4, 2013
New location in Flatiron for the LES classic and best speakeasy in NYC. To get in you have to be a member or go with a member. Fish House Punch still my fave!! Ask the barman for the specials.
Eunice YoonJuly 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
One of the best if not the best speakeasy in NYC. You can go no wrong here as the mixologists here are the best in their field. Great place to have conversations whether it be with friends or dates.
Wilson ZhouSeptember 19, 2014
A real speakeasy with a "live" menu, the girl is so welcoming and I just told her I want a little bit gin and champaign and she got me this lovely French 75
Alisha OutridgeOctober 2, 2014
My fave speakeasy date spot because the cocktails are delish, the space is intimate & it's truly feels like Manhattan. Luxury & quality is accessible to those who really want it badly enough #NYNY
7th.ListSeptember 7, 2012
The reservations-only LES cocktail bar where namedropping, hooting and hollering, hat-wearing, and hitting on women are all prohibited by the house rules. There’s an extensive cocktail list Read more
ConnecTheWorldJuly 28, 2014
Fantastic space and food, you almost won’t notice it walking between the Subway station and a McDonalds. So keep your eyes open. Between the Top5 Hidden Bars in NYC, read more on the link! Read more
Wilson ZhouSeptember 19, 2014
The lovely part of this bar is both the chilling environment and fresh ingredient they used in the cocktails, as the follows, "summer stays"
MNZ .August 11, 2014
A speakeasy place! Good cocktails.. They don't have a menu, the waitress ask what type of mood you are in and bring you the cocktail! We never had a bad one.. Trust them!
Regina ConnorsApril 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Many of the tips here are out of date and refer to the old LES venue (eg. the call ahead/ exclusive door policy). The new location is beautiful, roomy and the drinks are still stellar.
SparkieJanuary 15, 2013
Milk & Honey simply focuses on the classics (pre Prohibition) and provide a quiet atmosphere. 6 person group maximum. Now located in the Flatiron, don't be fooled by the Home Depot facade. Cash only.
Jc QSeptember 16, 2014
In its new space (& hood), Milk & Honey stays true to it's roots. Order your favorite Cocktail or a Bartenders' choice...you can rest assured it will be perfectly executed.
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 13, 2014
This game-changing cocktail den, speakeasy and Art Deco sports bar serves a lineup of meticulously crafted cocktails and a light appetizer menu.
Josephine SonApril 18, 2013
Absolutely gorgeous space! Romantic little cubbyholes to hide with someone special. All the drinks are amazing, just go with what they recommend!
The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011
Enter this speakeasy through the most non-descript of entrances and be transported to the prohibition era and enjoy what the bartender makes you. Make reservations.
HeatherJuly 10, 2013
New location is larger but drinks just as good. Free drink special after 130AM on Monday and Tuesday according to the bartenders tip. He said spread the word. Cheers!
Wil WongNovember 20, 2012
The old location was my favorite bar in the city for both its atmosphere, service, and quality of drinks. I'll need to try the new one near Madison Square Park out.
Dee PhunkJuly 19, 2012
First visit, I spotted a woman being poured a cocktail that looked similar to cafe con leche (but cold, obviously). So I ordered the "cafe con leche thing." Delicious. I wish I knew the actual name.
RamyaFebruary 27, 2014
Great atmosphere! It would be a good place to get drinks on a first or second date.. intimate and secluded seats. But a little pricy!
Wilmer SOctober 5, 2011
Pricey, STRONG, creative drinks. Vodka lovers beware; you will not find V here! The hostess is nice with a bitchy undertone. More of a couples/date ambiance. Everything's lit by candles & 20's tunes
Selva AydınerMay 11, 2013
Pick your choice of spirit and the bartender makes tasty cocktails... Quiet place with low music and people chatting in cubicles. Wouldn't go for a club scene.
citizenMOctober 14, 2014
There are no cocktail menus here. Your waiter is the menu. Describe your ideal drink to the waiter; whatever your heart desires. Read more
Open Air PublishingApril 16, 2012
Try the "Archangel." Gin, Aperol, cucumber, lemon twist-- delicious. You can find bartender Michael McIlroy's recipe in the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads. http://bit.ly/foursq_cocktails
Tanay JaipuriaSeptember 8, 2014
Probably my favorite speakeasy in the city. No menu - they make you bespoke drinks. Get creative with preferences.
Liz MAugust 16, 2013
Make sure you don't get here hungry. There is no food menu here, just nuts, olives and pretzel bread offering. They do have a menu for beer wine and aperitifs.
Open Air PublishingApril 24, 2012
Try the "Archangel." Gin, Aperol, cucumber, lemon twist-- delicious. You can find bartender Michael McIlroy's recipe in the book "Speakeasy Cocktails" created for iPads.http://oapub.co/c48b46af
Liz DellFebruary 22, 2013
Possibly the best cocktail I've ever had?!? Wintery, gingery alcoholic deliciousness. You really are in good hands and the bartenders will do you right.
New York HabitatNovember 7, 2011
Don't try to pop in unannounced at this hidden speakeasy. Appointments are required, but once inside the knowledgable bartender will create original, masterful cocktails at your request.
Mike CostabileAugust 25, 2012
One of the more impressive speakeasys in NYC. Somehow talked our way in. One Blue Collar and an Improved Whiskey later, things were all good...
Wil WongFebruary 11, 2013
Decor was still unfinished when I visited this place. The new location still has some kinks that need to be worked out, but the bartending service is still top notch just like the old place!
Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011
Milk and Honey is one of the more exclusive speakeasy located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. To get in to this bar you need to make prior reservations via email only. Read more
Sumita SanyalMay 18, 2013
Amazing drinks although a bit pricey, good music, but essentially a lounge oh and there's no menu just whatever your heart desires
Steven GoldbachMarch 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best bar in NYC. Get Sam or Mikey to mix you something classic and enjoy. The bar that brought back the cocktail craze. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Lydia AmmosovaApril 1, 2011
Mixology boot camp begins here! This is the perfect place for a secret rendezvous! The Ash Wednesday cocktail was perfection~blackberries, gin, honey & cream. I want another~now!
Patricia LeeMay 11, 2014
Haitian Divorce is good. If you're thinking about getting the pretzel rolls though walk across the street to Duane Reade, buy a piece of dry bread, and grab packets of mustard instead. Same thing.
foodforfelDecember 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
In my opinion, Mikey and Sammy are the best bartenders in NYC. I've never had a bad cocktail and I don't think I ever will!
Will CrockerDecember 13, 2013
Delicious cocktails. Mixology reminiscent of John Gertsen's Drink in Boston with a more intimate vibe.
Josh AndersonSeptember 22, 2011
Make sure to make a reservation! They don't allow walk-ins... an keep an open mind. They don't HHS menus, but they will make you something amazing that you've never heard of!
JennDecember 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
On December 31, 2012, this location shutters for the last time to move up to Flatiron. When the doors open again, we'll welcome Atta Boy to the space.
Stephanie ZhongOctober 29, 2014
This spot is for serious cocktail lovers! No fancy decoration, no pretentious doorman, this tiny space offers personalized cocktail masterpieces. Name your poison and get ready to be impressed.
Advertising WeekJanuary 13, 2011
Getting inside this spot is somewhat of a mystery, but if you're lucky, you'll love their cozy atmosphere & no menu needed drinks. Also check out the rules posted in the bathroom.
EatMeDrinkMeNYCMarch 30, 2013
The Dirty Dobbs; The Flatiron ; The McKittrick Old Fashioned - I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order.
@JaumePrimeroOctober 18, 2010
Just let the mixologists work their magic. No menu here, and that's what's great about it. Just tell them the flavors you like. The housemade ginger beer kicks some butt.
Nidhi ChaudharyFebruary 23, 2014
The cocktails are amazing. The bar is so chill. You have to go here.
Dina FierroApril 4, 2013
There's no cocktail menu here - just give them guidance on what you're in the mood for and they'll concoct a bespoke creation!
Viktoriya SvyazevaApril 2, 2013
There is no sign on the door; you have to knock hard and someone will open it for you. Make sure you have a reservation. They just created online booking system.
Amanda GreeneSeptember 28, 2013
The so-called "30 minute" wait actually took 2 hours. Cocktails were delicious and custom made, however! Thirty two bucks for two bartender's-choice drinks.
Ben SamraJune 23, 2013
Service with attitude, drinks are great but if your paying the premium cocktail price, might as well go somewhere with more ambiance and maybe a cocktail menu of some sort
Food & WineApril 20, 2011
An unlisted phone number and an entrance policy that requires a referral and an appointment make this flagship Sasha Petraske spot one of Manhattan's most exclusive lounges.
NikhilJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Ask for the bartenders choice, and just let them know the alcohol types you don't like.
Adam PriceFebruary 22, 2011
The bartender always drinks the same drink: The Fitzgerald. He made one for us and I recommend it. Also, the White Horse is gingericiously good.

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