NYC New Restaurant Openings, September 2025 | Eater NY
"A cocktail and listening bar from the Lighthouse BK team, led by Sip & Guzzle’s Steve Schneider, spins records and pours drinks in a moody new hangout." - Nadia Chaudhury
Birds - Review - West Village - New York - The Infatuation
"Birds is—to the surprise of no Charlie Parker fans—a vinyl and jazz bar in the West Village. Full of velvet seating, the place is from some of the people behindSip & Guzzle. But unlike that spot, the cocktails lean mostly classic, and the menu is snacky with things like sandwiches and shrimp cocktail. Check out their opening line-uphere." - Will Hartman
"On a Sunday night I watched Nitzan Gavrieli—red-bearded, in a black suit with no tie—sit at the Fender Rhodes at Birds and play bebop throwbacks like Dizzy Gillespie’s “Groovin’ High” alongside experimental originals (including one inspired by a drive along a Michigan highway) with Grammy-winning bassist Sam Weber and drummer Dan Pugach; opened on Downing Street in September by siblings Naama and Assaf Tamir, the club is a technically excellent space with a low stage that places the audience nearly level with the band, features cocktails designed by Steve Schneider of nearby Sip & Guzzle, and, as general manager Jack Smith says, exudes a real authenticity where you can’t fake the musicianship." - Megan Krigbaum
Great little spot. They play music from records, which is a nice touch, and the decor is cool and artistic. The staff is very friendly.
The happy hour is a good deal ($10 martini and manhattan). The marinated beans were a highlight for us.
We will be back for the live music (starts at 7:30pm) next time.
Rovik Robert
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Great new jazz spot in the village with classic cocktails and a decent food menu. Service is great and customer oriented. Limited seating although we were able to grab seats for walkin at 7ish!
Adam Eliav
Google
The waiters and management had amazing vibes and the music was great. They make their drinks with fresh ingredients!
Minnu Mathew
Google
The most amazing time! The service, the music, the atmosphere was perfect for a cozy fall date night! Loved.
Ashley
Google
Came here with a group and we all really enjoyed our cocktails and the music was great!!
Nicole LoBello
Google
Brand new spot that just opened up and it was a really great show! Good drinks, intimate and cool vibe inside. We didn't try the food.
Meg Ryan
Google
Love it at Birds. Great vibes, great music, great drinks. Food is really interesting and delicious - perfect for the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
Meghan Bird
Google
Great night at a local bar/music lounge. Enjoyed the live music, very cozy lounge like atmosphere. Great bartenders - thanks Gabriel!