Hotel Delmano
Bar · Williamsburg ·
Expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, old-world setting.
Expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate, old-world setting.
"Another date-night classic, Hotel Delmano is Williamsburg’s best third-date bar. This is not where you bring some person you’ve never met before. This is where you come when you want to seem like a Williamsburg insider and have a fantastic time with someone you already know and (hopefully) like. Everything about this place—from the excellent (albeit expensive) drinks to the speakeasy-ish atmosphere—is impressive. Keep in mind, standing isn't allowed." - bryan kim, kenny yang, nikko duren, matt tervooren, will hartman
"Hotel Delmano is so great, and so cozy, that we genuinely wouldn’t mind hanging out in the bathroom. It (the bar, not the bathroom) may be small, but every square inch is maximized for enjoyment. Come on a date and sit at the bar, or if you’re with a small group try to grab space in one of the back rooms - they make the place feel like you’re at your own private party. The cocktails, wine list, and raw bar are all impressive - this is consistently one of our favorite nighttime spots in Williamsburg." - katherine lewin
"Hotel Delmano is a magical place. We mean that figuratively, although maybe also literally, because we’ve spent hours here that felt like five minutes. You could just come here for cocktails before or after dinner, but you could also make it your main event - they serve a serious raw bar and many snacks. Plus, you can eat that shrimp cocktail while sitting out on the sidewalk talking about all the Williamsburg people who pass you by." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
"Hotel Delmano is one of the best date spots in Williamsburg for a few reasons. Most importantly (at least for this guide), the whole space - multiple dark rooms that feel like they haven’t changed since bow ties were worn unironically - is sit-down-only. Whether you sit inside or at one of the tables on the sidewalk in the summertime, you’ll be able to hear each other without trying to piece together words and context clues, and you can drink some excellent cocktails while sharing things like prosciutto and oysters." - matt tervooren
"Hotel Delmano might be the best date spot in Williamsburg. It’s dark and cozy, and there’s a no-standing policy that keeps things from getting out of hand. They also make a lot of good cocktails here, and there are snacks like meat, cheese, and oysters. Also, this place sort of feels like a little hotel that hasn’t been renovated in a century (in a charming sort of way). Bring your date (and have a decent personality), and you’ll be ahead of the curve." - bryan kim
