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The Summit Bar & Cafe

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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The Summit Bar & Cafe

8.6^/10

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Ranked #5 for cocktail bars in the East Village
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Get a John Lee Hooker, it's smoky, it's sweet, you're gonna love it."(18 Tips)
"Try the 'Off to the Races' or 'Say Hello to my Little Friend.'"(5 Tips)
"Charmaine's star is fantastic"(5 Tips)
"One of the best cocktail bar in Alphabet City."(4 Tips)

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Mike WinstonJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get a John Lee Hooker, it's smoky, it's sweet, you're gonna love it.
Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015
Best cocktails in Alphabet City
Leslie DickoutJune 5, 2012
The most delicious cocktails! Fav ingredient: cardamon.
Stina P.November 2, 2013
Charmane's Star in the back greenhouse. Make a wish.
i. A.May 10, 2016
Very good sliders
Jeremy JohnstoneAugust 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Get the "Ground to Glass! It's so good and the nice bartender will make with vodka if you are not a tequila drinker.
Tatiana OrlovOctober 5, 2011
the guv'nor cocktail. 12 yr. whiskey, toasted cadamom agave, yuzu. go.
Suri RJanuary 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Guv'nor -- my all time favorite cocktail.
James JSeptember 4, 2014
Solid place but I prefer The Wayland across the street.
Crystal ZhengJuly 20, 2013
Born and raised is my favorite drink here.
WillMcDAugust 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
looking for a nice drink, this is the spot. @MaryJsums and I celebrated our engagement here. "Good Will is Done Hunting"
SonjaJune 28, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Great happy hour!
Calvin MultanenNovember 16, 2014
Good cocktails. Pretty crowded scene
Hannah ChanpongNovember 17, 2011
Fun! Dark & Stormy is good, the mint julep will get you good.
Ryan TomaykoDecember 30, 2012
If there's reserved seating in the back just creep on that shit and act like you know.
Jessica WoffordApril 20, 2013
Cool bar but to not accept your 1st time check special cause it's Friday is not so cool.
Sarah Judd WelchApril 26, 2012
Amazing cocktails. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011
Good decor, vibe, no pretension, and reasonably priced cocktails.
Andy UleryFebruary 12, 2011
Excellent old-fashioned. Traditional and only $9. Cheapest in the east village.
Liz MillerJuly 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Charmane's Star is my new favorite drink in the whole wide world.
Saif DiaAugust 7, 2015
Charmaine's star is fantastic
Nick JonesApril 13, 2010
Talk to Cidar the barman about English Soccor clubs, he will give you a free drink if your an Arsnel (UK) fan!
Amber HarperFebruary 23, 2013
Bartender says he works here because The John Lee Hooker is that good.
Sonia GrobmanJuly 21, 2015
Great salmon burgers!
Nick BourneAugust 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best Old Fashioned in the city
Wilson ZhouJanuary 12, 2014
Margarita was highlighted on TimeOut New York
Ritwik DeyMarch 29, 2018
Cocktails!
andy dongSeptember 23, 2014
cocktail is great
Amruta BugeJuly 31, 2015
Get dat Dark and Stormy ⚡️
Ming MingOctober 18, 2013
Fucking awesome music. Thursday 16th 2013.
Jorge BrakeJuly 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Scotch lovers, get the Born & Raised
Carine CarmySeptember 8, 2011
amazing indoor / outdoor space
Courtney BoltonApril 10, 2013
Get the Charlemagne's Star!
NiteFlyJuly 17, 2011
Some of the best cocktails in the city--this venue kicks ass
CityTop20.comDecember 5, 2010
This is a CityTop20.com Top Bar choice in Manhattan.
Talia FisherJanuary 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Charmane's star is an awesome drink
Dom GoodrumOctober 28, 2011
The cocktail you're looking for is the Ground to Glass.
pinguino kolbJuly 7, 2023
Secret drawer
Jin JunNovember 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best bartenders ever!
@JaumePrimeroNovember 26, 2011
You must order the "say hello to my little friend". Damn!
Douglas CJuly 2, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The Situation is coming off the menu. Get it whike you can.
Dino OAugust 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Hipster sophisticado turned striped button downs and date-rapist boot-cut jeans.
CCnycJuly 1, 2016
Craft cocktails
Greg BrownsteinOctober 17, 2014
Been here 25+ times
House cocktails
Camilla CFebruary 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
the Guv'nor all the way
Erika LimJune 15, 2011
The guv'nor. Ordered it twice and I never order the same thing twice! Pleasant surprise
Vishal GuptaJune 21, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the Guv'nor.
East Village EatsMarch 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the Old Fashioned or the Charmane's Star.
WillMcDMarch 8, 2010
Been here 10+ times
I like Old Fashions, so that's what I usually get. You won't be disappointed
Jeff SolomonMarch 3, 2013
Somewhat shockingly busy on Saturday nights

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