The Wayland, New York NY

For East Village, nice cocktail bar! They have mocktail versions of almost all the cocktails, which is nice. The sausage bread wasn’t tasty (?) but hey it’s carbs, cheese, and protein so good bar fare.

Cocktails here are beyond exceptional. Recommend the Sausage bread for a snack. They also have a great choice of other snacks in the menu. Great, cozy atmosphere and friendliest staff.

Made a reservation for 8 people for 4: 30pm and the only spot for large groups is the bench by the big window, which is exactly the spot I wanted. The rest of the restaurant has smaller tables for 2. Overall, the vibes were warm and homey, but elevated.
Their cocktails and all the food we tried were delicious!
The service was top notch; our server was very attentive and lovely. One of my friends is vegan and they were accommodating and were able to confirm if something was vegan for her.
Highly recommend checking out for a chill spot to catch up with friends over some delicious drinks and food.

Great spot in Loisaida with delicious food and amazing drinks! I don't drink alcohol and the server was more than happy to offer some of their cocktails as mocktails. Tried the Smoked & Roasted as a mocktail and I couldn't tell the difference! So refreshing & delicious & with a kick from the chili salt. For food I had the Milk & Honey (burrata on toasted 7 grain with honey & smoked pepper) DELICIOUS. All around nice spot to meet up with friends. The outside seating is well ventilated for those of us still being mindful of COVID.

Fantastic cocktails, nice bar food, great service, nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

I love this place. The garden margs are AMAZING and the vibes are awesome. Good music, not too crowded, all around great place.

My favorite bar in Alphabet City…lots of people yet still relatively easy to get to the bar which is so refreshing

The Wayland, located in the vibrant Alphabet City of East Village, New York, is a place where the art of mixology and the joy of gastronomy meet. This bar is a haven for those seeking an experience that transcends the ordinary, offering a blend of immaculate cocktails, expectation-surpassing food, and an ambience that is both welcoming and exciting.

The Wayland's cocktail menu is a testament to their commitment to craft, with drinks that are as delightful to the palate as they are to the eye. The 'Garden Variety Margarita' and 'I Hear Banjos' are just a few examples of their unique offerings, each with their own distinct flavour profiles that are sure to impress even the most discerning cocktail enthusiasts. The 'Smoked & Roasted' cocktail, a mezcal and pineapple-infused drink, is a local favorite.

But the Wayland isn't just about drinks. The food here is so good it almost outshines the cocktails. While the menu may not be extensive, each dish is crafted with care and precision.

The Wayland is also known for its lively atmosphere. Despite attracting an older crowd, the bar is fun for all ages. The open-air seating is perfect for a hot summer day. The bar also doubles as a live music venue, adding another layer of entertainment to your visit.

The staff at The Wayland deserves a special mention. They are not just bartenders, but friends to the patrons, often doubling as therapists. Their friendly and attentive service is a big part of what makes The Wayland such a beloved spot in NYC.

The Wayland is more than just a bar. It's a place where memories are made, where every visit is a unique experience, and where the drinks and food are always sure to impress. Whether you're a local or a visitor, The Wayland is a must-visit when in New York City.

I love this place because the vibes are immaculate and the cocktails are delicious. We ended up getting caught in the restaurant on a rainy day, but it turned out to be the most idyllic scene. Our very talented waitress even played a few tunes for us on the piano.

Our food was a bit delayed (over 40min wait for a salad and sandwich). The staff was v accommodating and apologetic.

I would definitely go back here and take a stroll to one of the nearby parks after a cocktail.

Mediocre frat party of a bar with very rude bartenders. Plenty of better options elsewhere.

Perfect spot for a sunny afternoon. Front patio and open-air concept creates the perfect outdoor feel and provides great people-watching. The drinks and staff are great too!

On a Friday night me and my friends saw a spot outside that people were seated at, and we were told by a doorman that we could sit outside. While we were deciding on drinks a server checked in on us basically making sure we knew there wasn’t a server coming, and that we should order inside at the bar. My boyfriend and my other friend went in to get our drinks, and after my friend came out with her drink I went in to check on my boyfriend. As soon as I was waking out with some drinks a server asked me if I had “closed out at the bar”, insinuating that I had not paid for my drinks. I responded “excuse me? ” Then the man checking IDs at the entrance stepped in to tell her where we were sitting. Nothing else was said, so I continued to my table. A few moments later, before I had even sipped my drink, we were approached by a woman server in a green dress and were met with a really weird attitude when she suddenly told us we couldn’t sit there and finish our drinks, meanwhile many of the other people outdoors were still allowed to stay. I understand it was busy and me and my friends all work in the service industry, but right after we left we saw new people in the outside seating and nothing was said to them. The whole interaction seems very targeted. We went to another place across the street and received much better service.

Great drinks, service leaves a little to be desired. On a busy night, there seemed to be miscommunication about where we could be seated. We were originally seated on benches outdoors; shortly after sitting with our drinks we were brusquely told that we couldn’t sit there. This would be alright, but they weren’t able to offer an alternative seating, so we were left adrift with our 15 dollar cocktails. More than anything, it seemed the staff wasn’t on the same page about what spaces were open for customers and what weren’t. The moxie cocktail was pretty good at least. As an aside, my girlfriend was confronted about leaving without paying for drinks, before we were even able to find seating (after I had left a card on tab.)

Service here was weird and workers had bad communication. My group had been here before and wanted to come back, and on a warm night we saw the mostly full outdoor seating and thought it would be a nice place to grab a quiet nightcap. We checked with the doorman about a table and were told to go ahead. Another man approached as we looked at the menu and told us to order inside at the bar. We did, and after my friend brought our drinks outside we were suddenly approached by two servers who told us we had to leave our table and find a spot in the overly packed indoor area. The attitude from one of them seemed weirdly accusatory, she immediately said something about how they “hadn’t sat this section all day” (We asked multiple times if it was okay to sit there and there had been several opportunities to tell us otherwise before we bought our drinks). We moved inside, but the interaction left a bitter taste and it was disappointing as we specifically chose the location because we wanted to be outside and could have bought $16 cocktails someplace else. What was more annoying is that after we moved indoors, we noticed groups that continued to sit outside and were not rudely confronted. All in all the drinks were good and our previous experience here was nice, but they need to work on communication and not treat paying customers like nuisances

Staff is really nice but it’s not really a place to go if you wanna go dancing. Also, if you’re POC just skip it altogether lol

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, nice cocktails. The cocktails are relatively reasonably priced ($15) given location and quality. The anchovies were really tasty! Would go again.

The Wayland is my favorite place in the city and I go there when I want peace. A lot of places are closing down and I hope they stay open because they are a critical institution to me.