Mother's Ruin
Cocktail Bar and Gastropub$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
"And get the fried chickpeas!! Great vibe here too!"(8 Tips)
"Come during the summer & order whatever is in the slushie machine."(10 Tips)
"Slushies, waffle fries, michelada are all great."(13 Tips)
"Their french onion soup grilled cheese"(5 Tips)
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SerenaJanuary 27, 2013possibly my new fave bar bar. nails the sweet spot in between too crowded and too quiet. plus they have slushies and make a damn solid old fashioned.
Elvis RodricksFebruary 23, 2015Came here on sunday and they had a guitarist playing. The waffle and chicken were great! Small portion though for a southern delight.
The Mothers Triple Decker Club with pecan smoked trout is to die for. And get the fried chickpeas!! Great vibe here too!
Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 14, 2015Good ambiance, not too loud. Drinks are casual but tasty, do the job. The hot toddy was pretty good. The fried chickpeas were a plus too.
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014Good date spot with good drinks. Not the best for large groups but perfect to catch up with an old friend. A staple in the SoHo area.
KatAugust 17, 2016Unclear if a craft cocktail bar or a frat party .... OK drinks, but sometimes the crowd seems like a bunch of Murray Hill residents on a field trip downtown.
Margot MazurMay 24, 2015Veggie burger with waffle fries is amazing. Get a vodka cocktail and sit outside—it gets loud and packed in there real quick.
Antoine MoreauNovember 26, 2017Great spot with friendly people and staff, good cocktails (with Pimm’s!) and tasty bar food!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 31, 2014Excellent cocktails.loved the southside with gin and cucumber. Get here early, later it gets way too crowded and LOUD.
Kevin KeatingJanuary 4, 2015Good food in not-too-large portions, perfect for saving space for all the slushies you'll want to drink.
Perfect brunch on Sunday w/ live music. E.B.C highly recommended👍
Jon HorowitzOctober 28, 2016Great atmosphere, cozy/cool vibe, overpriced drinks (SoHo, whattya expect), solid food. Get the waffle fries!
Kathy MatthiesenMay 17, 2015Amazing cocktails (try the slushy!) A hip, trendy, laid back bar without the pretentious hipsters
Manoj AmbalavananFebruary 6, 2022small late night spot that can be packed but dim color lighting + good drinks make for a good stop on the way
Hard to argue with a bar this near perfect. In the summer, go for the frozen drinks for a haute slushee.
Tucker AustSeptember 2, 2017A great spot. Food is served super late, and the drinks are strong. What else do you need?
Alex HennesseyAugust 13, 2015Vibrant atmosphere. Drinks are a little less expensive (~$12) than some surrounding bars and way stronger. Good for drinking when you're on a mission. Food menu looked good but didn't try
Rachel HarrisonJanuary 2, 2013I love this place. Be careful tho. The bartenders are all so nice you end up staying later than you planned... And often end up legless.
Katie EytchMarch 7, 2015If you're ordering food with a friend order together so you get served at the same time. Otherwise one person will end up waiting a long time while the other person is finished with their food.- JoyceOctober 16, 2021The waffle fries are really good and the portions are abundant, but the spicy chicken sandwich wasn’t a let down. The spicy chicken sandwich didn’t have a lot of spice and it overshadowed by the mayo.
Alexandra DoucetteApril 30, 2015Industry bar. Dope spot with delicious food and cocktails. They change up their specialty cocktails often. Frozen drink machine!
Salads, grilled cheese, the slushy cocktail, ango shots. One of the best bars in town
Try the Dirty Look, a refreshing cocktail made with gin, lemon, blueberries, and bitters.
Kristina MorgadoApril 26, 2019Great cocktails. Great atmosphere. Gets really crowded and is a very small space.
Creative drinks and friendly bartenders. Get there early on the weekends!
Justine (RustyG)August 5, 2018Great cocktails, bartenders were super attentive even on a very busy night.
Delightfully spicy Moscow Mules, wonderful bartenders, and all kinds of nice things.
Kirsten PeisselOctober 14, 2015Order the house slushie - just drink it and don't ask any questions. 🙌
Camilla BurrowNovember 6, 2012Brilliant. So much bar tenders are great. Heading straight back after dinner!
AleSeptember 5, 2021Cocktail wise didn't make it to the list. Just order vodka soda to play it safe. Otherwise good vibe!- Lucas GielenJune 22, 2018Chicken burger is the best, super friendly staff, always a plesent atmosphere!
Ask fot the hot toddy if it is off menu. It includes homemade grated ginger beer and is awesome.
@HungryEditor Ben SetiawanJanuary 13, 2012Thai pork sliders...comes w/ three tasty little sliders that are a bit spicy w/ a hint of sweetness from the peanut sauce.
Robert StevensonAugust 27, 2014The bartender is a good guy, ask him if he's finished reading Hyperion. The cocktails are well executed, I liked the freewheeling hamster.
No plain Jane mimosas; ask for the house mimosas that change regularly - faves are: vanilla lavender, blueberry and peach
Mondays at mother's ruin. i love those spicy chicken wings & scotty's cocktails 🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻
- James KiernanDecember 10, 2012Not sure if they always play music this awesome but the night I was there they were playing my high school mix CD - Naughty, Tribe, Lords of the Underground, Dre.
Nicolle KeoghDecember 28, 2012Their golden radio is tasty, and I know this is NYC, but be prepared to pay $12 for a drink that is only filled this high.
Julia San JuanDecember 11, 2015Cocktails are delicious, creative, and correspondingly pricey. No AC in the summer though.. Whaaaat
They staff is just the friendliest in the neighborhood! Great group of people!!!- Lovely place, phenomenal chicken sandwich. Great bartenders.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–4:00 AM
(212) 219-0942
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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