The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen
Cocktail Bar, Hotel Bar, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Midtown East, New York
"the Mexican Firing Squad is the best drink pretty much anywhere"(6 Tips)
"old fashioned style cocktails the Sazerac"(4 Tips)
"pricey side"(6 Tips)
"... cocktails. Had the Kentucky Oil and it was one of the best bourbon..."(2 Tips)
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Yami AlonsoJune 2, 2016Great small tapas - a little on the pricey side but must haves: Rock shrimp, croquettas de jamon, and any selection of their jamon Serrano. Great underground spot with high quality cocktails
Ashley WeinaugJuly 30, 2015Open up the huge plain door and step into a beautifully decorated bar where the kitchen and bar are all together. Highly recommend shishito peppers, cheese plate, and the jalapeño non-alcoholic drink.
Amazing cocktails, amazing food, and amazing service! I don't think there is a wrong thing to order here. The skirt stake is outstanding and the Dali margarita!
Ksenia NaumovaJune 11, 2017Great bar food: the secret paella and skirt steak is my fav. Infinite Wisdom for cocktails. Oh, and papas bravas!
Jess SFebruary 7, 2013Finally something in midtown somewhat worthy. Beautiful open space design w/communal tables. Great small plates/wine list. Try the flash fried shishito peppers, you're in for a hot surprise!
CaliforniaMay 4, 2015Great selection of cocktails, amazing pisco sours! Request a seat at the bar and you will feel like you are sitting in the middle of a busy kitchen, unique experience!
Santi AmayaSeptember 27, 2015Great place to come for after work cocktails (Warning, they're expensive!!). Really cool space with a great selection of interesting cocktails. Get the Penicillin- Constantine ZuevSeptember 25, 2016Try smoked octopus. It's delicious! And if you up to old fashioned style cocktails the Sazerac is a must.
Ricky SherrillApril 27, 2018A nice spot for afterwork drinks. You can avoid the crowds & rush of Grand Central while still being close by to easily catch your train.
Ahmie BecksFebruary 14, 2018Lovely cocktails and wine list. Tasty small plates. Priced well for the area. Good chance I will be a regular.
Ira BFebruary 25, 2015Awesome spot. Very cool ambience and the drinks are definitely good. Mexican firing squad is a good go to if you don't mind sweeter drinks!
Good choice for having breakfast. Decent coffee, nice and welcoming staff. Go for the Breakfast Bowl and/or Oatmeal. 😋
Jeff TropeanoJune 27, 2011This is really one of the coolest places I've been to in my 10 years in NYC. You HAVE to go. Read more
Julie TringaliMay 23, 2015French 75 drink is the best. Loved the ambiance of this bar, especially that there is no entrance right off the street.- Jason SchulweisMay 28, 2015Expensive but great cocktails. Had the Kentucky Oil and it was one of the best bourbon cocktails I've ever had
- Aaron FlattApril 23, 2016Amazing food , Amazing cocktails, and amazing service! I don't think there is a wrong thing to order here.
Doris HuJune 1, 2015Great cocktails and delicious small plates. I recommend the shishito pepper and the octopus.
kate kDecember 4, 2014Cool vibe and intimate early in the night, but soon gets very loud. Marcona almonds well below average, don't bother. Lamb skewers very tasty and papas bravas wonderfully smokey. Arepas are OK.
Ernesto GutierrezJune 24, 2015For those into spicy drinks: fast of fire and Kentucky oil. For the ladies who like fruity cocktails: the 65th crayon
Shaun Tollerton ⚡️April 13, 2017House Smoked Sazerac was boss. Smoked applewood literally flowing out of the glass as you drink it. 🥃☁️
K MagzApril 9, 2011The Fruit Cobbler and Red Barn are great cocktails! Awesome vibe and delicious food you can't go wrong here.
Joseph TerranellaJune 28, 2012Great bar- good for after work as you aren't surrounded by commuters or tourists a true haven
John McEvoySeptember 7, 2011Have the Mex Firing Squad but have them make it with a mescal. Sooo good.
Helen RosnerMay 16, 2011The Mexican Firing Squad is the kind of cocktail that makes you forget you're currently drinking your sixth one. Read more
Desiree JonesJuly 26, 2011Nice ambiance. Arroz was dry, cod fritters are good but greasy. Egg white drinks available but if u order a pisco sour... Make sure u get a dash of angostura bitters on the top. Service great.
Anne LacDecember 10, 2010Good drinks here are: the cellar door (their signature) or the fresh fruit cobbler (slightly sweet but strong).
Andrew StrickmanJanuary 17, 2013Prepare for a large but tasty bill at the end of a few glasses of Pappy Van Winkle 20yr
AJNovember 22, 2011Get the signature cocktail The Cellar Door, crisp yet complex, like 'Autumn on Ice!' ;)
Chris PhillipsJuly 20, 2017This place is a nasty bit of work. Corporate snobby banker boy new New York.
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The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen
485 5th Ave (41st St, inside Andaz 5th Ave)
New York, NY 10017
United States
New York, NY 10017
United States
At: Andaz 5th Avenue
Andaz 5th Avenue for a unique midtown hotel experience that offers loft style Manhattan hotel rooms and suites,meeting & event,dining.
Closed until 5:00 PM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:59 PM
(212) 601-1234
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Outdoor Seating
No
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