Rye House
(Now Closed)Whisky Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Union Square, New York
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Johnny WonMay 11, 2015The food is better than you think and it gets quite busy so fight for a table. You can lose hours and hours here because the cocktails are great but get it straight. Great selection of whiskey
Victoria HodgkinsMay 4, 2013Awesome craft cocktails. You cant go wrong with the Wake up call and the Sylvia. & ask for Joe, he's a great bartender .. The staff here is very unpretentious so it's a great atmosphere all around.
Mixologist dream selection of spirits and beers, great food as well. Very crowded but if you want to get started early it's a great stop. Try the Jeeves with the smoked salt! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Sherry WangNovember 7, 2014Duck quesadillas, grilled cheese, homemade beef jerky are good. Cocktails are tasty and well-priced. Favorite was the fast break (cold brew, bourbon)-- they took it off menu but made one for me anyway
Laine CialdellaJuly 22, 2013The food is amazing. Must haves: truffle grilled cheese (the best grilled cheese you will ever have) and fried Mac and cheese balls.
Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 19, 2014As the name suggests, American spirits are the emphasis at this dark, sultry bar. Along with a selection of bourbons and ryes, there are gins, vodkas and rums, all distilled in the States.
Marc MayerDecember 10, 2016A great, talented bar staff and a good menu can be easily overshadowed by the area's swarm of trend-hopping locusts. Definitely worth a visit, definitely during off hours.
Ricky SherrillSeptember 20, 2016The perfect spot to unwind and have a drink with a great bar appetizer menu. The Old Fashioned & Sazerac are a must try. Perfectly made every time.
ChristianOctober 5, 2014Cocktails are excellent. Really enjoyed The Perfect Storm. Whiskey samples are great. Try Around The World #1. Fried pickles and perogies are tasty.
Alex KeslingAugust 16, 2014This whiskey bar has a decent selection, always some good beer on tap and a couple solid food items. Try the fried chicken entree.- Find a spot near the door, enjoy the superbly crafted cocktails, and take in the constant stream of people heading up to some mysteriously epic rager at the apartment next door.
J CrowleySeptember 23, 2016The front is super noisy, so try to snag a table in the back. They'll tell you it's for food only, but you can talk your way into a table
Larisa GrollemondJanuary 12, 2016Good cocktails (they'll also do any of them non-alcoholic, if you want), and yummy bar snacks. Get an order of fried pickles for sure.
Adam MaloneJanuary 20, 2013The manager - Choun - is THE whiskey aficionado of New York City. Every whiskey has a story, and you will have a much greater appreciation and taste for whiskey by the time you leave!
Frank RimalovskiSeptember 20, 2019The name is spot on. Great place for serious cocktails. Best Old Fashioned anywhere and a tasty Sazerac!
Capt AwesomeMarch 3, 2017We enjoy our drinks & conversations w/ most of the bartenders. But that lil douche impersonating a bartender w/ the sad excuse for a salvador dali mustache has to go. He cant make drinks & lacks skill
Erin MurphySeptember 6, 2014Bartender is really nice, cocktails are great, the bar is clean, and they play great music ( interpol, black keys, arcade fire, etc)
Always a few great beers on tap. Good selection of whiskey, bourbon and rye. Delicious fish tacos at lunch!
Nice Bar, with great food and excellent drinks. The perfect combination of Sophisticated, Friendly and Trendy
Good SquishyMarch 10, 2017Great selection of whiskey and the sloppy joe sliders are great! Also the imperial Russian stout
If the front bar is crowded (as it usually is) just go to the back and grab a table with a few additional bites. Totally worth the extra breathing room.
Grace S.June 29, 2013I'm a huge fan of Mezcal, a very smokey campfire-like tasting tequila, so I was in love w/ Oaxaca Sunset!
Gianna NebbiaJuly 12, 2019Love this place. Great food and reasonably priced. Lively place for happy hour
HenaliApril 12, 2015Sucha chill post work spot right by flatiron. Their truffle grilled cheese is heaven in mouth...
SavoredMarch 14, 2012Perfect spot for a midweek lunch! Try the Truffle Grilled Cheese or Cuban Sandwich and don't forget to eye the bar as the weekend nears...
JP SeralDecember 2, 2015Came in for lunch (solid choice) and can't wait to come back to try all of the drinks.
- Great cocktails and well-curated taps. Oh, and the fried Mac and cheese is so tasty.
Michael Reibel BoesenJune 3, 2018Good selection of whiskey. Got an Old Fashioned. A bit disappointing ice cubes..
Celestine MaddyJanuary 18, 2018Great drinks place for after work. Get the “Wake up call.” It’s spicy!
Jade Bailey-AssamFebruary 17, 2014Definitely not one of my favorite bars around here. They openly use measured pours and it is a little to illuminated. Lacks the character that man other cocktail bars have.
One of the best whisky bars in the Union Square/Flatiron area.
Liz PhilipsNovember 28, 2013Boiled peanuts are bomb. A hint of cinnamon/cloves yum makes it warm in your tum. Also, fries = perfection.
Tarah FeinbergOctober 10, 2018Good environment to casually hang out and not too loud for conversation. The food was ok - safer to go with starters.
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Great selection of whiskies and ryes and a strong bar menu with quick bites.
Goran makes the best drinks. Get the homemade potato chips.
Jereme BivinsMay 9, 2012They have an awesome cocktail and whiskey menu, plus a healthy selection of craft beers to choose from.
Eric TashAugust 17, 2014Great burger, andouille sausage sandwich is top notch. Agree, libations are 'write home' worthy.
Try the Queen Of Scots - I am happy!! McIvor 12yr blended scotch, lemon, honey, cinnamon, ginger. SO GOOD!
John CapecelatroNovember 24, 2013I'll have the old fashioned & truffle grilled cheese with an arugula salad for my last meal. Please & thank you.
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 255-7260
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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