The Rum House
Cocktail Bar and Piano Bar$$$$
Theater District, New York
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"Cocktails, live jazz, fantastic bar you have to go to when in NYC!"(12 Tips)
"Yes this is the bar from BIRDMAN!"(6 Tips)
"Live jazz was great & the dark & stormy decent."(6 Tips)
"The rum old fashioned is something to write home about."(4 Tips)
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Nathan WrightSeptember 26, 2015The only bar in Times Square that doesn't feel like Times Square. Swanky atmosphere and the cocktails are well-crafted (and strong). You might remember this bar from a few scenes in Birdman.
Don't let the location fool you, it does NOT feel like Times Square. Great spot if you're in the area (or need a pre or post theater spot). Solid Manhattan cocktail! And live music via piano.
Adrian PhillipsApril 26, 2017I was skeptical going to a bar right in the heart of Times Square. The Rum House dashed those feelings with a strong Rum heavy cocktail menu. Try the Rum Old Fashioned. Other liquors available too
- Taylor McKnightDecember 17, 2018Featured in Birdman -- bar scene where Michael Keaton and Edward Norton drink together! https://nypost.com/2015/02/19/inside-the-bar-where-birdman-filmed-and-keaton-partied-until-7-a-m/amp/
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍November 4, 2018The Rum House features drinks made of rum and they're all perfectly prepared! If you're into mixology this can be your favorite watering hole as you can't go wrong with any of their creative creations
Adam MMay 26, 2017Amazing live music!!! Great classic cocktails as well, and you can customize your booze options. Crowd is a mixed bag of midtown bros and tourists. Good spot but snag a table if you can.
Guillaume PJuly 4, 2016Highly cost-effective cocktails, a piano bar, an amazing jazz band, cool people of New York City. Randomly found, only to find it's probably one of those rare authentic places around. What else?
Kyrylo PerevozchikovOctober 7, 2021Great place. Surprisingly good old fashioned atmosphere as for bar near Times Square. All bartenders are real pros. If you nifty for your cocktail taste don’t hesitate to go here
Chelsea RenaudNovember 6, 2015Bottom of the Edison Hotel, classic spot by the people of Ward III. The place gets packed with suits (naturally), but behind all that, this is one of the best spots to drink a cocktail in Midtown.- Sam BrownDecember 6, 2013Out near Times Square and looking for a place to have a good drink? This is it. Get something with Rum, natch. Live Piano every night of the week.
Noah NormanAugust 24, 2016Literally the only good thing in Times Square. Legit cocktails, relatively quiet on weekdays, with the occasional live jazz band. Beautiful spot hidden in plain sight.
Serious EatsMarch 13, 2013Swanky, consciously old-timey bar from the folks behind Ward III, with excellent cocktails and a never-predictable crowd.
Polina WeitzSeptember 17, 2019Small and cute place. Due to its location - it's packed with tourists. The live jazz music (daily from 9:30PM) is great but the volume makes it hard to hold a conversation. Gets busy even mid-week.
Brad TApril 18, 2017Sit at the bar, focus on menu, and have 3 cocktails as you listen to piano man swing the room. After that, seek out Troy for the best drink of your life.
A KatsamaApril 16, 2018Amazing bar, great variety and quality of cocktails. The performance of the band “mimi and the podd bros” was magnificent. I really recommend it.
Great cocktails; great live music! Cosy fit. And they don't mind if you swing dance 💃🏻
Rachel LippmanMarch 11, 2012old fashioned cocktails & fun live piano music + live lounge singer. A bit of an other-wordly atmosphere you don't quite feel like you're in Manhattan!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 19, 2012We love the super classy and stylish atmosphere almost as much as we love their Dark & Stormy cocktails.
JD MaloneSeptember 9, 2017My go to place when I want a good quality cocktail and music without it being too loud.
Karin GattringerOctober 4, 2022Get here right when the 8pm theatre shows start to get a table, it is quite full before.
Maneesh NAugust 2, 2015Amazing cocktails and live music. Went on a Saturday and ended up being a good date place too. Highly recommended in Times Square
Moises EskinaziFebruary 14, 2015Great cocktails and live music. It's hard to get a seat, but you have a better chance if you avoid the pre/post Broadway show crowd
Adrienne SMay 4, 2012Excellent cocktail spot in midtown. Also loved the old time jazz and the old couple dancing amid the random out of towners and midtown office people. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Citybeams.comJune 28, 2012Properly spicy bloody mary on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best in Manhattan! another called the Andrew Jackson, made with white whiskey and smoked paprika, garnished with salami. try it!
They don't serve food, so make sure to eat beforehand. You will likely have more than one drink. Don't be afraid to order off menu. Pick a spirit and have the boys create something magical.
Teo GeorgoulisFebruary 3, 2018Jazzy and funky sounds in a cult atmosphere that you never expect to find in a touristic location
- Great cocktails + table service. Very cozy and perfect for pre/post Broadway show drinks. I saw Bruce Willis here once.
- Yes this is the bar from BIRDMAN! 🎥 ...this may also be the best Dark&Stormy I've ever had...like ginger punch. Dangerous.🍸👍
amNewYorkNovember 21, 2011Hottest Cocktail: Dark & Stormy - "What sets this drink apart is the fresh ginger muddled in to give a peppery, spicy zing that makes you forget you’re in Times Square." - Damon Gravina, bartender
Doreen PeledOctober 18, 2013"Nightly piano playing...classic cocktail lounge swathed in leather banquettes and lit by glowing candles, obfuscating the hustle of Times Square, which is just around the corner." - nymag
Mallory StantonMarch 3, 2015Amazing cocktails, live jazz, celebrity clientele. All around an awesome place. Oh, and Birdman was filmed here!
Mark SarnovNovember 27, 2016Great drinks and atmosphere. Jazz Quartet on the Saturday night we experienced was fantastic! Go!
Marie La RueMay 8, 2022Authentic bar in the heart of the Theater District. Stop by for pre-show cocktails.
Alan BrucknerMay 6, 2013If ever visiting NY you must stop by the Rum House. The atmosphere is unexpected. The service is exceptional. You won't want to leave.
Mike WimsattMarch 24, 2012Live jazz. Relaxed vibe. Not a bad Times Square area option. I only had beer but they seemed to be very focused on classic cocktails. Next time! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Daniel HeumanSeptember 30, 2014Arrive after 11.30pm on Monday nights for insanely good jazz; and drink the rum old-fashioned for an insanely good drink.
Elvis RodricksNovember 13, 2016Came here on a Saturday night - place was packed and the band dished out some great latin vibes. Mojito was just ok. For a quick serve, get your drink from the left of the bar and not the right.
It is so great to have such cool bar in Midtown! The bartenders are great guys and very knowledgeable, the cocktails are awesome and the atmosphere is perfect!
AskMenJanuary 21, 2011Cocktails march on inexorably a la the classics, a few originals, and rum concoctions like Mojitos and Mai Tais made with top shelf booze.
Rhiannon CharisseOctober 11, 2011Found: a not crowded, good cocktail making, good music having, dark wood decorated, piano bar off Time Square. Never Chevy's again while you're waiting for a show!
AmandaJanuary 19, 2014Great bar you wouldn't think to find in Times Square. Love the atmosphere and the cocktails!
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The best cocktail bar in Times Square, featuring classic & signature cocktails and live music daily, 12pm-4am.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–4:00 AM
(646) 490-6923
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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