The Wayland
Cocktail Bar$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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"Don't miss the Jalisco Fizz and Garden Variety Margarita!"(21 Tips)
"Mmm the garden marg and the banjo is a must."(25 Tips)
"The kale margarita was awesome!"(8 Tips)
"Monday – Friday from 17:00 – 19:00 is the 1$ Oyster Happy Hour"(9 Tips)
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Lori LuoAugust 11, 2014This Alphabet City bar is one of the best gems in the 'hood. Come for an excellent variety of small plates and cocktails, such as the Pearls of the East and Wylie's Cherry Flip.
Jinnie LOctober 15, 2014If u want to drink till dawn this is the place. they open till 4am so it's pretty much dawn right? tehehe ;P fabulous cocktail bar♡ garden variety margarita n smoked & roasted = to die for!!Upvoted Dec 6, 2024
Sarah MackeyJuly 15, 2015The happy hour from 5-7 is amazing! The oysters are the best I have ever had and only $1 each. The oyster shooters are only $5 and delicious and any of their $7 cocktails on special are fantastic!
Larissa AlvarezMarch 18, 2018Very inconspicuous with no sign or address outside.Great food(the pernil sandwich was amazing), cocktails(had many rosè sours) and music.The most amazing were the bartenders!So good at what they do!
Nikki BogopolskayaMarch 24, 2017The Wayland is the perfect bar. Consistently great music, always full but never too crowded, reasonably priced cocktails and a great snack menu - it's reliable and always fun!
Every whiskey cocktail is delicious. Live music on Sunday nights. And make sure you end the night with a spicy Tecate - ask for "the works."
Great weekday spot. Live jazz! All the signature cocktails are delicious (I especially love the garden variety marg) and the food is good too. Packed beyond belief and stoopid on the weekends.
My favorite place, esp on Sunday or pre-Thurs weeknight (crowded is no fun). Every cocktail is great, but I loved the Sarsaparilla Sour before they discontinued it. Homemade root beer, that is all! :D
The sister bar to Goodnight Sonny, don't overlook the food menu at this cocktail spot. Sausage bread with ricotta is UNREAL and happy hour specials on oysters (and shooters)
ShahSeptember 7, 2015Solid cocktails & food. My favorite of the evening was the Smoked & Roasted. Gets crazy busy, so get here early on the weekends. And stay clear of the Garden Margarita.
Alex RobertsonOctober 24, 2017the pernil Romero is a god level bar snack but it is thirteen dollars! As are all of the house cocktails. Bangin playlist leans heavily Soulquarians--Badu, Dilla, and their influences
- EaterFebruary 19, 2013The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
The cocktail menu is constantly changing, but you'll always be pleasantly surprised by their unique and seasonal creations. Oh plus they have oysters.- There are four sandwiches on the menu. Holy smokes, are they all good. Great live music and super authentic atmosphere. This is the way a neighborhood bar should be.
Carolynn ChoiJuly 11, 2016The Wayland is known for their unique drinks, but their brunch is also top notch. Order the breakfast tacos if you want to start your day with a savory kick!
Caterina AbballeDecember 6, 2015My friend and I had the burrata and a whole bunch of cocktails and other things. We went for brunch so the bar was nice and quiet. All of it was amazing the bartenders are the nicest.
Andrew DollDecember 31, 2014Fun bar that's always open late! Has a semi-divey (a good thing!) atmosphere with lively attitude. Best part is a well-executed and delicious craft cocktail menu from talented bartenders!
Gina GusbyJanuary 10, 2016This place is fun.. It's a staple of Alphabet City .. The bartenders are friendly and prepare great cocktails. Food is delicious as well. We had the Sausage bread and Milk & honey .
Awesome environment, I always have a great time with friends here. I hear banjos if you like a little campfire smoke with your old fashioned-- pretentious but it can be tasty.
JordanJanuary 31, 2018There’s something for everyone at this bar with no bad seat in the house, oysters, good music and smooth bartenders. FOOD TILL LAST CALL. The Philosopher’s Stone of neighborhood bars.
ChristinaMay 30, 2016The burrata is really amazing. Followed by breakfast tacos and a smoked & roasted (mezcal, pineapple, chipotle agave), then coffee from Ninth Street Espresso around the corner.
Come on a weekday night to avoid the fratty crowds that have begun to invade ABC city. Order the moxie and the sausage bread. You won't be disappointed.
Matthew FergusonFebruary 20, 2017Wow, this place is incredible in every way. Get the Crispy Cauliflower and the Beast Bread. All the cocktails are awesome, just like you'd expect in Alphabet City.
Amanda FordJune 30, 2013The garden variety margherita is bomb! Blue agave blanco tequila, ginger, agave nectar, lime, kale juice and smoked sea salt!!
Ryan NantellJune 23, 2017Via Infatuation: great cocktails. Not uptight. cozy. always-lively. Small menu. Brunch on weekends. live music certain days. Passable location for when your tourist friend wants to visit St Marks.
Tony XerriDecember 6, 2013Had myself the Moxie cocktail which is similar to an old fashioned but most certainly spicier. Great place to meet people and the waitress definitely knows how to multitask. Gotta try the oysters too!
KamAugust 27, 2014The atmosphere is nice and cozy, perfect for a date or a chill evening with a few friends. The cocktails are delicious--I felt like I was drinking a healthy juice and not an alcoholic beverage.
Andrew WiebeOctober 21, 2015Great cocktails, often live music, cozy bar for two but plenty of groups, too. Try I Hear Banjos for what I'm going to call a "performance drink" that's also delicious.
Drinks are amongst the best in the city but don't sleep on their small menu. Amazing oysters and snacks to enable you to drink more of their craft cocktails.
Jeremy LermitteJanuary 24, 2013Formerly Banjo Jim's, and now a fancy cocktail bar, the Wayland does not disappoint with excellent cocktails. They even have some vestiges of the old live music joint in the corner of the bar.
Ellen PetitOctober 29, 2015I really liked this place! Great cocktails, lovingly crafted. Don't get the hype on that green stuff margarita though... You wanna take any of the other great drinks!
Raphael LangenscheidtOctober 3, 2015Come for a pre-dinner drink to avoid the crowds. $1 oysters are great, and the 'Old Gold' is weird but incredibly delicious.
Matthew DoyleApril 28, 2013If you're going to underestimate anyone in this place, think again. Jason will find out what taste you like, and exploit it to your own dreams. Then create your perfect drink. *Best bartender EVER!
Nancy KangAugust 23, 2013Try my fave drink here, the Simmer Sequel! A perfect blend of watermelon, tarragon & some other delish ingredients. Light, refreshing, not too sweet.
The "I hear banjos" is a must-have, nowhere does a smoke cocktail as well as this. In general, though, their brown spirit cocktails are pretty strong.
Great neighborhood bar. Cocktails and food. Get The moxie, spicy tequila drinks. Brussels, beast toast and milk & honey toast- Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015Basically a refined frat party for adults on weekend evenings. The environment has a barn-like look, and is also a good spot for brunch. Kale margaritas are on point.
Nick LosiFebruary 25, 2017The "I Hear Banjos - Encore" is certainly a terrific, multi-sensory bit of theater, and a damn fine drink at that, but it was the Garden Variety Margarita that left me wordless.
Bobby NooromidAugust 4, 2015The Garden Variety Margarita is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. And their bartenders are cool, too!
Christopher PepeOctober 13, 2013Listen, the cocktails are fantastic and so is the music. Come here earlier when there aren't so many people and order yourself a pork sandwich. You can thank me later.
Uber NYCSeptember 23, 2013Great $1 oyster happy hour M-F from 5pm - 7pm. There's also 2 varieties of oyster shooters. We like the version with pickle brine. Oyster picklebacks!
Rachel BJuly 16, 2014drop-dead-amazing sandwiches, served until 4 am, in a bar full of charm, great music- both live and played by the bartenders, who are awesome people
Love this place, take advantage of the great cocktail choice during happy hour 4pm till 7pm Monday to Friday. Friendly and talented bar staff
Aly KMarch 26, 2016Amazing cocktails - definitely try the garden variety margarita and the moonshine drink!
Harry RaymondMarch 22, 2016Excellent cocktails and lively, laid back atmosphere make for a fun night out for the 27-something crowd.
Darren KApril 28, 2021Food was excellent. Cocktail options a bit limited, perhaps because of COVID, but still a good selection. Service was friendly and attentive
Christine ChenMarch 7, 2015One of my favorite places in New York. The bands are all excellent (Sundays/Mondays/Wednesdays). Drinks and food (sandwiches) are fantastic.
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