Garfunkel's, New York NY

We had the most amazing experience here! It was like being transported back in time. The drinks were amazing and the staff was so great! I highly recommend!

Absolutely love this spot. Such a unique atmosphere. Every couch is different. Cocktail options are creative. Definitely going back.

Sunday, July 2nd around 6: 45 pm. This was our 2nd choice when reading up about Speakeasy's in Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan. My Nephew who was celebrating his 21st Birthday was super excited about the history, more so than the legal age drinking. Our first choice, Backroom, around the corner was Thee worst in hospitality and extremely rude. We walked out, 9 people, with one drink. We were so sad UNTIL GARFUNKELS! The bartender downstairs at the street level bar, greeted us and escorted us through the bank door safe opening. They seated all 9 of us so comfy on couches. The bartenders and waitress upstairs nothing short of amazing. Not only were the drinks SUPERB but they were super sweet offering drink recommendations for everyone. Also they surprised us with a French Vanilla ice cream and Vodka shake beverage with a sparkler coming out for his birthday! I wish I lived less Than an hour away, I would go once a week and become a regular. GREAT JOB GARFUNKELS! BTW, Decor, music, the vibe, the outfits. Perfect! DRINKS: BLOOD DIAMOND, TABLE FOR TWO, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR and Expresso Martinis! AMAZING. THANK you All for your kindness and making us feel so special!

I came to Garfunkel’s for one of their jazz nights that are held on Wednesdays (8-11 PM). It was a lovely and cozy atmosphere. Dimly lit, kind of noir vibes, and the bartender and server were very nice and inviting. Because it’s a speakeasy, it’s not your average bar experience with obnoxious noise and crowds. It’s hidden away and provides an intimate atmosphere perfect for couples, small groups, and enjoying it solo. They recommend you make a reservation on Yelp before coming because it is a smaller space. A single drink is priced around $18-20+ depending on what you get. Try the “table for two” drink… it won’t disappoint!

If you’re looking for a cozy, sexy, out of the way date night, this is the place. Trust me. Also burgers at the burger place below are probably top 6 burgers in the les

Elegant decor/lighting, well-made drinks at reasonable prices. Cynthia was very kind and provided execellent service. Will be back.

If you want to try good cocktails this is a place you must visit. Make sure you make reservation before as this place is heavily booked.

The drinks here are AMAZING! Worth every penned. We tried like a lot of different things but every drink was very very very well done.

The bartender is an artist

Entrance is through the bar on street level. If you're curious, head over before they get busy at 9pm~, was able to get in without an appointment and enjoy the vibes. Drinks are good and fun too.

There's stairs you need to climb to get up to the bar.

Don’t bother. They will not honor your reservations, and after reading review on here it seems like it’s common practice.

The cocktails here are amazing. They are made with care and attention to balance, presentation and overall quality. They are fantastic drinks.worth talking about.

The atmosphere is great.seating areas for your group, separated enough from others so that there isn't any crowding or weirdness. The decor is comfortable and relaxed. Lots of pillows and plush. The walls are filled with interesting things to look at. Low lighting, swanky music at just the right volume to cover the mood but not overpowering. Note that if you are seated by the window in the winter you will need a coat.

The service was abysmal. The cocktail wait staff was high AF. They would have to ask you two and three times what you ordered, drinks would take an hour to come.your only supposed to have a 70 minute seating so that makes it hard to drink your expensive drink before you have to go. More than one table had a problem when their expensive drink showed up after their check and they were told their time was up. I could not help thinking about how the owner would be loosing his/her mind if he/she knew what was happening with the service end of things here.

The latrine (that's the word for it) was disgusting, it had not been attended to all evening. How do you bring a date here and have her deal with that?

All in all, I give Garfunkel's 4/5 and I would definitely repeat in spite of the shortcomings. The drinks are sublime and the atmosphere incredible. Note the things I mentioned but give this one a shot.

Drinks are good, not great.
Waitress is not friendly, wanted to kick us out after an hour even though they took 20 min getting us in in the first place. Rude about drink orders.
Overall, drinks don’t make up for the rude service. Wouldn’t come back.

Amazing speakeasy in east village on the first floor of the building.
The main entrance is a regular bar where you check in so they can escort you to the entrance at the back.
The entrance is a safe door with a code. One you enter, you go up through the stairs to the main hall.
Loved the atmosphere, very cozy and friendly staff.
Cocktail menu with fun names, I ordered "button man"
Live Jazz available too.

Lowkey speakeasy vibes on the 2nd floor. I liked the music. Drinks tasted okay. Friday nights and weekends are busy so service may be a bit slower. Cool spot for tourists.