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The Wayland

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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The Wayland

9.0^/10

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Ranked #8 for cocktail bars in New York
The folks at Eater and The Wall Street Journal like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Mikahla VicinoNovember 19, 2017
Attentive bartenders and well made drinks. What more do you need?
Maxwell ZAugust 25, 2012
Definitely grab their only stirred drink: Angela's Arch. Mezcal, rye, malbec reduction, Aperol, and bitters. Perfect.
Ryan EickAugust 7, 2017
Hip atmosphere and good cocktails. Good spot if you're in alphabet city
Breeze SkrrtJuly 23, 2015
Crowded and young at times. Live music is overbearing, yes. But you can't argue with the drinks. Go early or late if you want a vibe.
LukeAugust 16, 2015
If you like spicy cocktails, this might be your place
AmateurConciergeApril 9, 2017
Such good cocktails, even when it's packed with the singles scene
Stephen KreickDecember 5, 2012
Every drink we had tasted delicious except the Smoked and Roasted. It tasted like how a dentist office smells.
CharlottesMarch 17, 2017
Lovely space with interesting cocktails and yummy bar snacks
Ivie CDecember 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Yummy yummy yummy. The garden variety margarita with kale juice and smoked sea salt is Deliish!!!
Craig AustinApril 12, 2015
Crispy Cauliflower and BLT were great- as were ever cocktail we tried.
Stina P.June 6, 2015
Garden Variety Margarita is a must for the foodie prone cocktail connoisseur
The Blonde GourmandJuly 4, 2012
Can't get enough of the flavors here! Margarita with kale, beer with red bell pepper juice - yes please, they totally work.
Linda HarrisonJuly 11, 2018
Great cocktails, and the burrata with honey was soo good!!
Ryan AmbsMarch 8, 2015
Great drinks but always absurdly crowded.
Meg FarmerMarch 14, 2016
Perfect size crowd in a Saturday night. Chill vibe, strong drinks, cool scene.
SukiAugust 6, 2017
Excellent cocktails and spicy beers. Romantic vibes.
EAugust 26, 2015
Love the cocktails and cozy atmosphere. Great hang out spot.
Emily Rose DolanNovember 6, 2013
The Apollo is easily the most interesting, and yummy, gin cocktail I've had in months.
Nina YiamsamathaAugust 25, 2012
Don't miss the Jalisco Fizz and Garden Variety Margarita! Tasty drinks, but they totally pack a punch.
Deepak ShrivastavaJuly 5, 2013
Tucked away on LOISAIDA -- this low key bar bumps some classic hip hop...very much appreciated!
Hurricane KristinApril 17, 2013
I can hear Banjos...Encore! Oysters and Monday night trio plays big band to jazz standards. Just go already.
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 8, 2014
Creative and delicious cocktails. The kale margarita was worth trying.
Patrick BaskinSeptember 15, 2015
Awesome cocktails and great spot even though it's way over on Ave C
Ina LiOctober 28, 2015
Laud music and packed with excited crowds, if that's what you are looking for!
Caitlin ClementsMay 7, 2017
Here, happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with $7 drinks.
Amelie PSeptember 2, 2014
The mezcal cocktail is delicious. Live jazz from Sunday to Wednesday at 10pm.
Fawn EmbreyOctober 13, 2013
Angela and Jessie are the reason to go to the wayland they are amazing I love Lainos !!
Carrie Van EsAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Can't go past the Garden Variety Margarita. But if you do, get the Banjo.
Meghna RaoApril 6, 2019
Can’t figure out who this Ron Swanson lookalike is, and it’s definitely not teddy roosevelt
Faryan AOctober 23, 2016
Alas gone are the days of fernet coke on tap. Cocktails are still high quality
Yesbelt FernandezNovember 9, 2014
Great place for cocktails and the milk and honey is amazing!
suneelSeptember 11, 2014
the garden variety margarita, fernet and cola, and a tecate
Tara GruszkiewiczOctober 27, 2013
Favorite cocktails in the city. Especially the Cumin My Cocktail.
Amanda MarieAugust 22, 2013
The environment, the drinks, the music... Everything is absolutely amazing.
Rebecca MazzaApril 15, 2018
Their mezcal cocktail is one of my favorites
CITY GRITNovember 11, 2014
The hot nuts and the Champagne cocktail is a Team CITY GRIT go to!
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 17, 2015
Monday – Friday from 17:00 – 19:00 is the 1$ Oyster Happy Hour Read more
Elizabeth BursteinOctober 19, 2016
Great oysters cauliflower and salty cheese !
A A.January 29, 2022
Good for cocktail with friends.
Chet ManciniMarch 1, 2015
Brooklyn vibe, great cocktails. Can get crowded.
Kathryn DAugust 18, 2017
Nothing but good vibes and incentive cocktails.
Jen DeeeemacAugust 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
GREAT cocktails- get the garden variety margarita or the cumin my cocktail.
Jay SekulowAugust 11, 2016
Perfect place to get a margarita during happy hour.
Raj PAugust 25, 2014
Great bartenders, go here when you want to party with fancy booze
Tony CalegaAugust 9, 2013
Order the chicken liver and applewood bacon sandwich as a snack. You're welcome.
JillianDecember 22, 2015
Go margarita over the moonshine if you're anything like me. (Read: extreme lightweight)
DipsologyAugust 3, 2012
Watermelon Cocktail: Bedford Cruise has vodka, fresh watermelon, fennel-infused agave and lemon soda.
DavidApril 9, 2019
Dollar oysters for happy hour, and killer margaritas.
Katie PApril 26, 2013
The Pernil Romero is divine. And for a savory/sweet/delicious cocktail go for the Smoked and Roasted!
Dillon BurkeJanuary 30, 2015
grab a garden margarita in the evening

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