Basement

Cocktail bar · Chinatown

Basement

Cocktail bar · Chinatown

45 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

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Nestled in Chinatown, this chic underground bar combines unique cocktails, games like beer pong and darts, all while serving complimentary kettle corn.

45 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 Get directions

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@eater

"And beneath it all, the unnamed basement bar will start slinging revamped Chinese-American classics in a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge December 4." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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@michelinguide

"And hidden on the bottom floor is the aptly-named Basement, 'chef Masa’s playground for a rotating omakase of elaborate proteins including whole squab, A5 Wagyu beef and whole fish displayed on beds of ice and broken down in front of the guest,' per a press release. This separate concept will be open for reservation-only dining in early 2018." - Aaron Hutcherson

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@eater

"A week after scoring a two-star thumbs-up from Times critic Pete Wells, casual Tribeca robata Tetsu tonight adds Basement, a more upscale, meat-filled tasting menu in the basement from famed chef-owner Masa Takayama. For $350, luxe ingredients such as squab, A5 wagyu beef, Ohmi roast beef, and whole fish are used in highly seasonal dishes. As is standard for kaiseki, the Japanese tradition of tasting menus that change frequently with the season and incorporate nature, the food here will change daily." - Stefanie Tuder

Masa Now Has a Kaiseki Restaurant, And It’s Also Pricey - Eater NY

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Ken Dai

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I always walk by this place but finally came in on Halloween night. The servers were friendly and they got some interesting cocktails. The vibe was chill and it wasn't too busy or crowded.

A V

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Cool place to go with friends and a date. Drinks were good and music as well. Wasn’t so crowded when I went. Will go back with a larger group. The popcorn was fresh. Didn’t order food since we were bar hopping.

Trish Treacy

Google

Super cute atmosphere and really nice staff. There are games and lots of space as well. The beverages are very unique flavors and they were interesting to try!

Jackie sullivan

Google

Really fun and not too busy speakeasy in Chinatown! Really fun door to get it which impressed our out of town friends! Cocktail choices were great and they give you free popcorn! Can also play beer pong for free and for a few dollars a fun darts game! Lots of fun with a small or big group!

Tony D'Antonio

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Such a pleasant surprise! We decided to drop in just as they opened (at 5 pm). The transition from bright/hot/bustling street above to dark/cool/peaceful basement below was amazing! Very modern/sleek/clean space. Not your grandmother's basement. Beer pong tables, kettle corn, and superb/creative/upscale craft cocktails!

Hannah

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This underground bar offers great cocktails and has fun beer pong tables that my friends and I really enjoyed. There are also darts in the back, adding to the entertainment. The space is decent and a little open, but probably tight if packed. The only downside is having to wait for people to finish their beer pong games, which we all know beer pong can last a while! But besides the drinks and games, we loved the complimentary popcorn! Nice touch. Overall, it has a cool, trendy vibe and is a great spot for hanging out with friends.

Summer Wang

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Stumbled upon Basement, a cocktail bar in Chinatown, NYC, intrigued by its unique front door designed like an '80s vending machine. Decided to check it out on a Thursday night, and surprisingly, it was just us and the bartender. Ordered an Old Fashioned, which turned out to be one of the priciest cocktails I've ever bought at $25! It was served with a quirky touch - 5 pieces of popcorn on the side. Cute, but was it worth the steep price? Probably not, but the experience and the novelty of the place made for an interesting night out.

naomi denish

Google

This place is so cool, just look behind the Coca-Cola machine. Pool table and gaming table, fantastic drinks and you can order food from upstairs which is the best Chinese food!!! It's in the middle of Chinatown, so don't bother driving in. Perfect date night between upstairs dining and downstairs fun. They gave us free popcorn that was kettle corn, omg. Plus, the mocktails are so good.

@eater

"And beneath it all, the unnamed basement bar will start slinging revamped Chinese-American classics in a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge December 4." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Portland’s Hoxton Hotel Opens in November with Mexican Food and Drinks - Eater Portland

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@michelinguide

Tetsu from Masa Takayama is Finally Open

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@eater

Masa Now Has a Kaiseki Restaurant, And It’s Also Pricey - Eater NY

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Ken Dai

Google

I always walk by this place but finally came in on Halloween night. The servers were friendly and they got some interesting cocktails. The vibe was chill and it wasn't too busy or crowded.

A V

Google

Trish Treacy

Google

Super cute atmosphere and really nice staff. There are games and lots of space as well. The beverages are very unique flavors and they were interesting to try!

Jackie sullivan

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Tony D'Antonio

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Hannah

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Summer Wang

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naomi denish

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