Ward III
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Lounge, and Bar$$$$
Tribeca, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Excellent cocktail lounge! Focusing on whiskey, but with great options for all spirits. Chill atmosphere, excellent staff, delicious food and drink. One of the few cocktail lounges to offer happy hour
BoozeMenusJune 7, 2012Known for the Bespoke Cocktail, Ward3 is the perfect neighborhood bar for locals & great destination bar to meet friends for a drink. Grab a stool by the bar & watch the talented bartenders concoct. Read more
Tom PMSeptember 29, 2013Seriously, one fabulous place. Everything has a bit of a twist, from the deviled eggs topped with olives & jalepenos, to the custom cocktails. I will definitely be back!
HenaliJanuary 15, 2016Amazingly mixed different types of herbs and spices into something delicious. Get a hint of something unique in these -- Doctor Jones(garam masala), Cuchi Cuchi Baby(basil), & Guava & Love(rosemary)
The classics are paid proper homage here. Try a Martinez and a Hemingway style daiquiri. The bespoke cocktails are creative, experienced, and personal... don't miss them.
Bespoke cocktails are the way to go, but ask to see their whisky list selection too. Monday from 8-10pm are Whisky nights. Sign up on their Facebook page to see upcoming events. Whisky pate rocks!
M TFebruary 26, 2015Get here before 4pm and you'll have the place to yourself. Highly recommend the tatertots #tribeca #bar #wardIII #cocktails #spirits #foodie
Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 22, 2014Good for a small group of friends but only if you can get a table. Love the make your own drink concept.
Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 14, 2015Try the 'guavas and love' and the 'ward III' cocktails. If you are feeling adventurous go for the 'the Peking supermarket', the best way to describe is: it tastes like Chinese food
Thomas TaylorDecember 25, 2015The best place to grab cocktails in TriBeCa. They have a great list, including a plethora of old fashioned variants, and you can go bespoke if you wish.
Victoria NatenzonMay 3, 2014I love coming here for after-work drinks with co-workers or business drinks. Amazing cocktails, the mac & cheese is delicious. Good place to know in the Tribeca area.
TenantKing.comJuly 25, 2014The mixologists here now what they're doing and will whip you up whatever you want or make a suggestion if you're indecisive. These 'bespoke' cocktails will please you and are tailored to your taste.
TribecaApril 7, 2014In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "Norman Fizz", featuring Lavender-infused honey, lemon and grapefruit juices, bitters, and egg white shaken with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, topped with soda.
Monica CullenMarch 20, 2015Bespoke cocktails are truly one of a kind. You don't need to follow the guide on the menu, just talk to the bartenders and they'll whip up something good!
Whitney FishmanMay 12, 2016If you're game for a new cocktail here's your spot. Massive menu and if you still can't find what you like they'll custom make a cocktail for you!
RamsenMay 3, 2015Ward III cocktail is a cool take on pisco sours. But goddamn, the grilled cheese is so good. Sweet caramelized crust and tasty cheese. Truly fantastic.
Atif AteeqJune 27, 2012Swing by here if you are in Tribeca and are looking to grab a drink. Food is surprisingly good for a bar. The place can get crowded at night, so make a reservtion if you anticipate a large group.
diana🐇July 27, 2015"Bespoke cocktails" are fun. If you're into tea flavored drinks, ask for one with black tea and rum as a base. Worth the trip to TriBeCa
Jasmine MehrabiFebruary 18, 2020Love the cocktails and vibe BUT what was up with the music on Friday night? It was subpar hiphop and really random. I’d come here with more friends to dance if there was better music.
Great vibe and good collection of scotch. Get the duck nachos or deviled eggs if you want food. The music choices can be questionable sometimes.
Matt SimmonsMay 6, 2013This small bar is anything but a hole in the wall. An understated ambience and a knowledgable bar staff give this place the kind of timeless quality that one expects to find in a film noir flick.
EvanMay 22, 2013Good for cold weather or a cloudy day, as it's a cavernous space. Chances are it'll be crowded after work but the bespoke cocktails are well worth it.- S. FanJanuary 15, 2014The bespoke cocktails are what you come here for. Spontaneous choice tonight - ginger smoked dark stormy. Exactly I like it to be.
Serious EatsMarch 16, 2013Among the city's best craft cocktail bars. Head there on Monday for their weekly whiskey tastings.
rosie (siman) yakobJune 23, 2011Deviled eggs with bacon, hot sauce and jalapeños are delish. BBQ duck nachos, too! Oh & in case you didn't read other 4sq tips, they're famous for custom - "bespoke" - cocktails made to your tastes!
Sophie RieseMay 25, 2010Great vibes, great drinks, and great bar food make Ward III a treat. In Tribeca where places often sit on opposite ends of the grimy/over-lush spectrum, it's a pleasant surprise to find such an oasis.
Michael and the crew are the friendliest bartenders in town. Get a custom-made cocktail that won't disappoint! And if your stomach is grumbling, order the mac n cheese!
Kira Garvin LermanSeptember 26, 2015Awesome drinks and great atmosphere; however, the waitress was SO rude. It spoiled the evening and made us leave after that round.
YoplaitAugust 28, 2011Give a few specifications (texture, flavor, spirit, fruit, and spice) and leave yourself in the bartender’s capable hands. Use words that describe your style for a truly personal creation.
Carl FigueiredoJune 25, 2015Bartender's choice is a great way to go here. Very complete whisky selection. Snakes were great too.
This place has great cocktails and a cool vibe. One of my favorite places in NYC.
AshleyFebruary 20, 2014Put your entire trust in the bartender (believe me, they're more than capable!) and get a bespoke cocktail. Totally worth it.
Sofia FigueroaFebruary 27, 2016Delicious mezcal cocktail, guava and amor! Happy hour isn't cheap but cocktails are good.
HOBNOB MagazineFebruary 21, 2011custom cocktails, best bar bites in the city, photos:
M. KhalidApril 24, 2014I always look for bars for food as its tje best. The best burger I had was in a pub hopefully I wont be disappointed tonight
Namitta ShankarJune 27, 2012Bespoke drinks- really cool place, kickass concept. Drinks were not too bad either, service a little slow waitress made up for delay w/ free guac & chips fr our table. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Alexis BendjouiaSeptember 21, 2014Great bar with amazing drinks. Find Sarah the bartender. She's the bomb.
Keith McKenzieJanuary 21, 2015Great cocktails and staff, but seems to bring a more basic after-work type crowd than some other craft cocktail bars.
Andie SleemanDecember 14, 2016The cocktails here are so good. And beautiful (take your IG game to the next level).
amNewYorkNovember 7, 2012This three-year-old TriBeCa bar provides a low-key refuge for people who want a cool hangout without the pretension of the red velvet rope.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 17, 2010Happy Hour is from 5-7pm. This is a serious bar, with seriously good bespoke cocktails. Try the Sweeter Heater and the Mini Pulled Duck Sandwiches.
Danielle CarrickFebruary 17, 2016Great place to impress a date. You'd walk past if you weren't looking, and sometimes even if you were.
LauraFebruary 20, 2016Bespoke cocktails, delicious chicken sandwich, cozy and sophisticated ambience.- Camille LJune 20, 2015Creative cocktail menu of specialty drinks made just for you by the bartender! Seriously best drinks in NYC!
Marysol BurgosJune 29, 2013Tell them what you're feeling like and you will not be disappointed! Custom drink made perfectly to my liking :)
Liz P.November 17, 2012Get the bacon wrapped dates. They'll make you forget about your date. And I mean that in the best way possible.
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NYC’s premier whisk(e)y and bespoke cocktail bar located in TriBeCa. Open daily until 4am.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
(212) 240-9194
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Amazing drinks and great food. Try to get a table on the second floor."
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"All the cocktails but especially the Tea Ceremony, Tiramisu, Caprese, and Arroz de Azzafran!"
Tayson Hoang - 8.9
"Extremely creative herbal cocktails! The food menu is limited, although the meat+cheese board was great. Nice vibe and good service."
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- 8.9
"Went here last night. Friendly staff (Nora was so accommodating!) great drinks and a wonderful vibe. Even when it's packed you can find a corner to nestle into nicely."
Kate Marro - 8.5
"Great food (truffle croquettes are incredible) and the bar downstairs is very cool!"
Louise Gs - 8.9
"Make a reservation. Get the steak! Great service, just like in Cafe Luxembourg. Good for dates."
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