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(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant, Bar, and Wine Bar$$$$
East Village, New York
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Caroline SchulweisApril 1, 2015They have a great happy hour that includes drinks and food. Good place for groups to have some cocktails and share a few snacks (love the beet and shrimp pintxos).
The Corcoran GroupMarch 23, 2012Impress your date and enjoy delicious tapas - try the braised beans, black ink calamari, tenderloin carpaccio and pork loin – in a inventive & modern setting.
EMarch 18, 2015Best happy hour ever! Delicious tapas, crafted drinks, and awesome wine! Perfect for dates, catching up with friends, drinking after work
RyanAugust 26, 2013Fresh oysters and clams, sooo good and $1 each, and a mixology bar with fresh cocktails, the whole place makes you feel like youre inside a giant barrel. A must go!!!!
Kevin PearsallSeptember 28, 2014Great decor & price-- always wonder why it's empty for brunch. Then I hear the corny 80's music, see one server manning the place, and remember how unmemorable the food is. And keep walking past.
KurumiMay 1, 2013love this place! so cute and perfect with a small group for some vino. dinner is cozy and brunch is bright & energizing. a must try in the east village!
Kara LandsmanOctober 6, 2012Everything is awesome here- highly recommend the bucket of mussels, Mac n cheese, sangria, tiramisu, & beef sliders. Make a reservation on the weekends!
Michael AmonAugust 10, 2015The main reason to eat at the Barrel is the covered sidewalk patio, which is lovely on a warm summer afternoon. The garlic shrimp is tasty too. Service is slow.
FranCisco VegasAugust 10, 2014Great food options & the drinks are really tasty. Weather permitting sitting outside is awesome for people watching.
Ilia MMay 8, 2014Our go-to place for group drinks. Great drinks and snacks, good value, nice atmosphere and not too crowded.
Natalie Rodic MarsanMarch 24, 2013Good food good drinks friendly staff perfect location never crowded. Even on a Saturday. This place is underrated. You're welcome ;)
Dominique BrittenApril 8, 2015This place is great for a casual lunch with a lovely glass of wine. The music is also a plus.
TEV NYCOctober 9, 2012What makes for a good Sunday? The fact that The Barrel extends their already happy hour every Sunday – Thursday from 7 p.m. to close if you sit at the bar. That's right.
One of our favorite places for brunch: it's never crowded when we've gone, not too loud and ALWAYS excellent food at a great price!
Nora ElmonoufyJuly 1, 2013They used to have an amazing Jazz band that would play.... Owner decided to take that away. BRING BACK THE JAZZ!!!Daniel was an awesome server though!
Kata Stroff BoomApril 20, 2014Come here during off hours to appreciate the ambiance and the fact that pretty much everything is made of wood.
Daniella Grace TeplitskyJuly 12, 2010This is my new favourite restaurant !!!! I love the salad and the pasta with wild mushrooms. Amazing amazing. Manager is so sweet too. GO HERE NOW!
Jorge Ayauhtli OMay 6, 2015Pretty good happy hour til 7pm with $6 and $5 drinks as well as $4 drafts
The cocktails are to die for - especially if Dan, Jeremy or Irena are the bartenders!
Sheila MarikarJanuary 5, 20112 for 1 (very delicious) drinks on Tuesday. If you're adventurous, try the space cadet. Food is also fantastic and well priced.
Emma BMarch 15, 2012I absolutely LOVE their brunch specials. Fresh veggies, hot coffee, great set of options.
BULLDOG GinMay 6, 2012Come as you wish, order as you are. Call for a dirty martini made with BULLDOG Gin. BULLDOG, meet olive juice.
Nick BurtoOctober 20, 2011Sit in the triangle booth and order a glass of Malbec. This place is srsly good value. Cozy too.
Douglas MuthApril 1, 2012If you order the "KGB" drink while wearing a Russian fur hat, the bartender will call you "Komrade". True story!
Val PankovAugust 23, 2011Amazing value for $ during lunch. Food portions are large and most importantly food quality is superb.
Kris NikiSeptember 24, 2011Super nice server! A nice spot to sit and have a nice conversation while people watching.
Niel BekkerJune 2, 2011The lunch special is great value: filling sandwich, good salad, homefries, soup AND drink for $9.
Jade MuttamaraFebruary 2, 2010Tapas restaurant. Good food. Nice for catching up with a friend over wine and tapas. Attractive interior.
Jason worflarSeptember 19, 2011Great prices! 2 for one drinks at the bar on Sunday nights. Get the olives.
Vegetarians beware. They sporadically make their veggie-sounding soups with chicken stock. It depends on the chef. What a waste.
Jason SJuly 20, 2013Not what I expected. This is what it would taste like if TGI Fridays served "tapas". Generally heavy, greasy, and with low quality ingredients (tomatoes specifically). Sangria tastes like grape juice.
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Housed on a trendy block in the East Village, this European tapas restaurant offers contemporary interpretations of Spanish, French and Mediterranean cuisine in an earthy, yet modern atmosphere.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 598-0454
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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