The Raines Law Room
Speakeasy and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Murray Hill, New York
"Great for intimate and quiet conversations."(4 Tips)
"good looking mixologists."(5 Tips)
"Classy, cozy and convivial quarters for well crafted cocktails."(3 Tips)
"spicy section"(4 Tips)
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SunainaFebruary 12, 2015Cocktails are well crafted and balanced. The bartender fixed me a gin/ginger drink. Speakeasy's fascinate me and I love the secret entrance and dim lights. Great for intimate and quiet conversations.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantDecember 11, 2014Super difficult to get in tonight. Ask to be seated in the bar room vs the library. Good cocktails and very good bar food- the cheese toast, the scotch egg and the ricotta is amazing.Upvoted Dec 31, 2024
Untapped CitiesApril 19, 2016Also within the William Hotel is the speakeasy, Raines Law Room at the William, has a book-lined library room with a roaring fire, antique furniture and a hushed atmosphere. Read more
- Stephanie ZhongOctober 29, 2014Hands down one of the best speakeasies in manhanttan! Luxury vintage atmosphere, amazing cocktails (especially the spicy one), and good looking mixologists. Take your out of town frans here to impress
Apurva PathakJanuary 14, 2017Oh it's dark, noir-ish. My favorite. Try the Old-fashioned (feel like John Hamm) if you are into it. No secret entrance. Ask, they point. Heavy velvet curtain, I fumbled a lot. Great food menu too.
Jackie NapalanApril 6, 2016Very romantic. Make sure to make a reservation. On the main floor they have seating with opaque curtains to make it feel more intimate. Cocktails are always well-crafted.- Classy, cozy and convivial quarters for well crafted cocktails. Fabulous original artwork on the walls, enhances the sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy drinks at The Shakespeare below first, if waiting.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzNovember 27, 2016Great intimate spot with superb cocktails, great service and fun vibe. The spicy section really is, so unless you really want that burn stick with normal or strong
Brad TMarch 24, 2017Menu changes often but started w/a Hat in Hand - a well-balanced rum cocktail - before moving onto a make-your-own Old Fashioned (50/50 bourbon/Rye for me).- Conrad Greiner-BechertMay 10, 2017I'm not sure if I prefer this location or the one on 17th Street. This one has more of a secretive and fancy vibe, like some Illuminati library. The cocktails are excellent of course.
Meg FarmerJuly 18, 2015Love this cozy cocktail spot. Superb service, great atmosphere and delicious cocktails. Jimmy knows his stuff. This location is smaller than flat iron spot.- L. Q.April 15, 2018Good environment, but I was definitely unhappy the the service. In one hour I was able to get one drink. I couldn’t get the chance to eat, as it was impossible to be served by the distracted waiters.
Nadia IssaBellaFebruary 27, 2015A gorgeous speakeasy above an English Pub that serves $20 cocktails to remind you that you're still in NYC.
Lucy H.August 28, 2017Unlike at the Flatiron location, here you can make reservations for any day of the week!
Olivia SlutskyFebruary 19, 2016Ring the bell and enter someone's saloon in the 1920s. Delicious cocktails, $15 across the board. Great gem in Murray hill.
Great relaxed vibe in this dimly lit and hidden speakeasy. Cocktails are $16, on the higher end but delicious.
Exceptional cocktails, great warm decor, friendly staff. Definitely less pretentious than the original location.
NancerellaJuly 22, 2015So close to home with a cute ambiance... It's definitely a great place for a date
Andrew FurmanOctober 30, 2015Awesome space. Can be crowded at times, but we lucked out with no wait on a Friday night.
Batzul GerelsaikhanNovember 8, 2015Waited 40min to get a seat - totally worth it. Great vibe. Great cocktails.
mary nahMarch 29, 2016Wonderful place !!! Service is Nice, cocktails are good but on top of it they can prepare New ones on demand
Nina NDecember 1, 2014Even cooler than the original Raines Law Room. Well hidden (inside another bar) with thoughtful cocktails.- Chad HornerJanuary 15, 2016you can make your own Manhattan! pick your liquor, bitters, and sweetener
Mikita KotJune 13, 2017The bar was full so I was offered place at the aisle which was fine. However the lady was too concerned I approached the bar to place the order and forbid to come to the bar
Rachel SJanuary 11, 2015It seems they don't do same day reservations, or at least not reservations only a couple of hours in advance. Once you do get in, try a Pear of Aces.
- Yogev KarstaedtOctober 25, 2019My wife was seating already with a friend and they hostess didn’t let me join
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Thu–Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(646) 922-8600
View menu on https://www.raineslawroom.com/menu
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