Bar Après

Bar Apres Ski is an awesome little pop-up in Chelsea! It's tucked away inside Olly Olly Market, inside the Starrett-Lehigh Building, but that adds to the charm. When speaking to the bartender, he told me that some of the cocktails take THREE DAYS to make. They've really dedicated time and taste to everything from the cocktails to the decor. There's so much charm in a tiny speakeasy space. Would absolutely recommend to bring a date or a group of coworkers

🥒🌱 jasmine cucumber mocktail- really good and refreshing 🍹 strange nature- tasted refreshing and couldn’t really taste the tea. Came with a chocolate chip biscotti and olives and it was really good! 🍿aww shucks- I was really excited to try aww shucks… it was cool but I didn’t think the corn foam went well with the sparkling drink. The foam and drink separately are good but together I just didn’t like it but I do think many others enjoy that drink. The caramel popcorn it came with was good 🥕🫚 white rabbit mocktail- it was so refreshing and tasty! The color was also so pretty ❔ who are you?- earthy and loves the smoked macadamia on top 🍓🫖 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters- omg this drink was sooooo good! Could barely taste the alcohol and the treat it came with was also really unique and good - They also gave us a chocolate chip cookie cus we came back to the bar after dinner😍 I think the drinks at bar whismy wasn’t as good but it was strong so it was nice lol. The service was good. I think the only drink worth trying from the ones we tried was the Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters. The drinks do have a lot of artistry (details with cups, little snacks, the shape of the ice,…) but the flavor profiles weren’t obvious for me and it wasn’t something my sisters and I enjoyed as much except for the Mona Lisa. My sister was saying it would be nice for them to also have some more dessert drinks cus after the meal at ddobar they let guests know about the speakeasy bar. I think selling little snacks would help too for those that would just go to the bar… and honestly the snacks that came with the drinks were so good and innovative. I liked it better than some of the drinks, which is why it seems very thought out.

It’s hard to find whimsy when coming in from a food hall, but this Alice in Wonderland speakeasy manages to pull it off. (Maybe could make the entrance code a bit more obvious to the uninformed patron). Regardless the real win here is the exceptional cocktails. Dana works wonders creating flavorful drinks with multiple layers of depth, topped off with accompanying side bites akin to a garnish. While so many bars in nyc right now are striving for speakeasy supremacy, this adorable spot hidden in Olly Olly Market takes home grand prize.

I had a disappointing experience at this bar. Despite the place being almost empty, the bartender did not approach us to take our order. Assuming it was a self-service setup, I went up to the bar to order drinks. To my surprise, customers who arrived after us not only had their orders taken and were even served before us. We tried to give the bartender the benefit of the doubt, but when another table arrived, the bartender went to them promptly to explain the drink menu and take their order directly. This inconsistent service was frustrating. The head chef from the restaurant associated with the bar happened to be there and was professional—he kindly checked if we wanted more drinks. However, by then, we were ready to leave and simply requested the check. The drinks themselves were just okay and overpriced for what they were. Overall, I cannot recommend this bar based on this experience. Observation: Based on the other reviews the drinks were supposed to come with snacks? We never got any.

best kept secret… for now. great cocktails and the vibe is super cool and intimate. will def be back before the masses descend on this place

Spectacular spot. Tasty, inventive drinks that blend unusual flavors and are presented enticingly. Intimate, upscale decor. The bartender is a great conversationalist.

Great atmosphere and very inventive cocktails, we have 4 drinks. Still need to work out some kinks, that’s why it’s 4/5, great potential and a nice hidden gem!

10/10 would recommend. This place is fantastic and the drinks and service are excellent. Everyone should check this place out