Jac's on Bond

Classic sexy dimly lit cocktail bar with inventive drinks. The caprese martini is to die for if you like a savory drink. I made a reservation for 3 of us on a Monday night and I’m glad I did because even though they were not packed, they were still full. To be honest I don’t remember the other drinks I ordered. I only remember the caprese martini because that’s the only thing I will be drinking here from now on. Prices are what you would expect for craft cocktails in this area. Food wise we ordered the crab dip, oysters, olives, and cheese. Even though it was all good, I don’t know if I would order food here again other than something small to peck on. Our server was lovely and made sure we were taken care of. The beautiful martinis and alluring interior would make this a great date night spot.

This place is absolutely gorgeous inside — such an aesthetic vibe! They also offer outdoor seating, which is a nice bonus. It can get pretty busy, but we came during a quieter time and had a great experience. The mocktails were delicious, though I do wish they had more variety since there were only two options on the menu. Still, it’s a perfect spot to grab drinks and unwind. The olives were a surprisingly great snack too!

Jac's on Bond is one of the few bars where regardless the time you go it's always a good time. A relaxed but trendy interior, the space walks the line between lounge and traditional bar. Because the space is so welcoming you it is as approachable for after work cocktails as it is for late night vibes. The staff are nice and they are capable of making any number of specialty drinks. As someone who has been exploring mocktails more frequently I was pleased to see that the menu has a mix of mocktails which were actually made with care.

I love the atmosphere! It's sophisticated, and the low lights make it great for dates and frie dly encounters. There's a pool table and a few different seating options. The drinks are inspired (I recommend the Pretty Vacant), Matt and Angel gave me excellent suggestions and even went as far as to prepare a unique cocktail that I really liked! Reservations strongly recommended.

I visited Jac’s on Bond recently and was genuinely disappointed by how my date and I were treated by a staff member named Carlos. What makes this especially disheartening is that my friends and I have hosted large parties at this venue in the past — events totaling thousands of dollars in business. After this experience, I will no longer be returning, and I’ll be advising my network to consider other venues as well. To be fair, the manager, Brandon, handled the situation professionally and comped our drinks — which I appreciated. Still, the encounter left such a bad taste in my mouth, 20 days later, that I feel compelled to write this review. On the night of 5/23, Carlos, a support staff member, was extremely rude to both me and my partner. It felt targeted to the point that we eventually had to leave. We had reserved a table and each had just two drinks — we were sober, calm, and simply enjoying our evening. At one point, Carlos approached and abruptly asked if I was done with a half-full margarita. I had just taken a sip of water and, unable to speak without spitting it out, I calmly shook my head no. Carlos paused, turned back, and suddenly aggressively yelled, “THE LEAST YOU COULD DO IS RESPOND TO ME!” I was stunned. I looked to the in-house bouncer standing nearby, hoping for some acknowledgment or assistance — but he said and did nothing. When Carlos walked past again, I asked, politely, “Excuse me, what is your name, please?” He aggressively put his hand up in my face, just inches away — a “stop” gesture — and snapped, “NO, NO!” before storming off. Quite disturbed, I calmly asked to speak to the manager. Brandon came over quickly and asked who was involved. As luck would have it, Carlos walked by at that moment. When I pointed him out, Carlos once again shoved his hand in my face, this time just centimeters from my nose — right in front of the manager. Brandon immediately told him to leave the area. We left shortly after. The tension and discomfort were impossible to ignore. It was also extremely embarrassing that the entire bar was staring at us watching the series of horrendous events. Our table was moved to the far side of Carlos' area, and we left within minutes, feeling both abused and disgraced. No one should be treated with such aggression — especially not at a venue that presents itself as upscale and welcoming in a diverse city like New York. Whether or not Carlos's behavior was discriminatory, I can’t say for sure. But it was clearly unacceptable and calls for serious internal action. I’ve always wanted to support businesses that value respect and inclusion. I hope Jac’s on Bond takes this incident seriously, because one person’s hostility can easily undermine an otherwise great establishment.

This place has been open for over a month and no one has posted full menu pics (???). I kinda hate when a food/bev biz doesn’t post a menu so… here you go. $20 drinks. Pretty much the norm now! We had a reservation, and they ask you before you enter if you have one, but once we got inside, we saw the place was absolutely packed with plenty of people standing… so I guess walk-ins are okay if they have space. Staff are very nice. Space is dark, cool, cute, and not too loud. There’s a pool table, and it’s free to use! They did a nice job transforming this place from The Smile brunch spot that previously existed here. All good stuff. However, I’m here for the cocktails and while I’d give 5 stars for creativity and generous pour, the 2.5 we tried just weren’t very tasty. The Rum-Com and Caprese Martini had really strong popcorn and balsamic vinegar flavors respectively, and not in a pleasant way. Beets Nothing literally tasted like chilled borscht. Hey, maybe I’m missing the point here, like maybe they’re doing Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Cocktails. But tbh I just didn’t find these to be very drinkable! They’re not balanced, not palatable - just strong on one, gimmicky flavor that feels kind of sickly by the end. Honestly probably would have had a better experience just ordering a classic cocktail rather than one of their creations. Can’t say much about the food, we just got the chips and melted cheese - which was tasty but nothing wild. The food is by the team behind Contra, which I love, so there are probably some hits hidden in the food menu. No free bar snacks btw. Best part: there was a consistent line of 2-4 people for the bathroom and every single person, without fail, asked the attendant standing beside it “is this the only bathroom?” So yeah probably won’t come back since there are just so many alternatives closer to where I live, but all in all great effort!

Cool bar, nice vibes. Drinks were tasty, just a little slow for Sunday funday. I’ll be back on a busy night for the vibes and music.

Drinks were unique and delicious, and inside was well decorated and the right amount of trendy. I was craving salt and ordered a “cheese selection” and received a plate of straight blue cheese for $13… very much appreciated that they let me send it back. Stick to the yummy drinks!

Jacs on Bond has been my go-to spot for years. The staff, many from the LGBTQIA+ community, are always welcoming, and the music, energy, and pool table make it such a fun place. A couple of weeks ago, I witnessed an incident where some very drunk patrons, including someone named Omar, were aggressive toward both guests and staff, even breaking glasses. Despite being kindly asked to leave, they refused, and the manager had to step in. Omar claimed it was due to his identity, but it was strictly about his behavior. Jacs on Bond remains a safe, inclusive, and amazing spot. I'll always come back!

One star off for putting three people at the worlds smallest table when we could have fit in the smaller booth in the back. The cáprese martini is to die for. I do not like martinis but this basically tastes like a caprese salad in a glass. Very good. I got two zero proof drinks, which both were delicious and unique flavors. My friends and I split the crab dip - the portion was kind of small for $16 but very tasty

Easy to miss when walking by, Jac's on Bond is tucked away on the side street, down a few steps, there is usually a security guard in front checking ID. The spot is a lot smaller than I expected & dimly lit. It was pretty quiet around 6pm but got a lot busier after 7 (on a week night) Note this is a cocktail bar so the menu is very small and limited. The artichoke tart was very tasty. Crab dip was just ok. I tried their signature caprese martini which had an overwhelming basil taste. The espresso martini was really good. They have a pool table in the back and 1 bathroom, which always had a long line.

Drinks were pretty good but the real showstopper was the pie! Wow. It changes with the season but this time around it was concord grape. Really delicious and everything you would want it to be.

HOMOPHOBIC PLACE DO NOT GO IF YOU ARE LGBT+ We were there last night and had a horrible experience!! My bf and friend were playing pool and got kicked out for no reason. As the bouncer was escorting us out he yells NO F****TS Allowed. I have never experienced being hated nor kicked out of a bar for being gay. And to be called that by an employee is absolutely outrageous and hurtful. We were paying customers and spent a lot there and to get kicked out and get called a homophobic slur is ludicrous. If you hate us then refund us my money and we will take our gay selves somewhere else that is welcoming to all.

A pretty hip bar to get drinks and is intimate for a date. Recommend getting a reservation but there are a couple of seats at the bar so you might be able to snag a spot. Their cocktails are pretty solid but can be expensive. They also have pool tables in the back but it's always occupied.

Came here for work drinks and it felt a tad too trendy for work drinks. Nevertheless, it is a very nice bar, great staff, and good menu.

We stopped at Jac's for cocktails on a low key weekday afternoon and were seated immediately. Service was great and they recommended a few items but I had to try the signature Caprese martini. I liked it but I definitely get that it is not for everyone. You can really taste Caprese and it's a little bit of a mind whirl. You can easily pick one of the other cocktails - the espresso martini was also delicious. We didn't get any food so will have to pop by again.

Came in with high expectations, immediately walked in and noticed it was smaller than what the pictures looked like which is fine. Ordered a Negroni and they came back with MAYBE a quarter of the glass filled. I thought it was a joke, then they brought us our water and I thought it was the second half of our cocktail (thinking deconstructed style) and it wasn't...basically just got robbed. Not to mention we paid $50 for these "drinks"

Wonderful new addition to Noho and Bond Street. Love the cocktails, the BBOF (banana bread old-fashioned) is my favorite. Sitting outside on the cobblestone streets of Bond Street (no platform here!) is super pleasant in nice weather. Service is great and staff are super nice.

Literally 21 and bouncer wouldn't let me in. Losers and think they are CIA agents? You're a bouncer.... So weird. Been before, though and underwhelmed- wouldn't go again.

Service was absolutely awful. My friend bought a table in his birthday and they wouldn't let 60+ people in, for no apparent reason. Rude promoter and doorman, you should not go here.

Great drinks! Amazing vibe! Adrianna was our server and she was amazing! Definitely make this a stop of yours. Add it to the list!

This place has been open for over a month and no one has posted full menu pics (???). I kinda hate when a food/bev biz doesn't post a menu so... here you go. $20 drinks. Pretty much the norm now! We had a reservation, and they ask you before you enter if you have one, but once we got inside, we saw the place was absolutely packed with plenty of people standing... so I guess walk-ins are okay if they have space. Staff are very nice. Space is dark, cool, cute, and not too loud. There's a pool table, and it's free to use! They did a nice job transforming this place from The Smile brunch spot that previously existed here. All good stuff. However, I'm here for the cocktails and while I'd give 5 stars for creativity and generous pour, the 2.5 we tried just weren't very tasty. The Rum-Com and Caprese Martini had really strong popcorn and balsamic vinegar flavors respectively, and not in a pleasant way. Beets Nothing literally tasted like chilled borscht. Hey, maybe I'm missing the point here, like maybe they're doing Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Cocktails. But tbh I just didn't find these to be very drinkable! They're not balanced, not palatable - just strong on one, gimmicky flavor that feels kind of sickly by the end. Honestly probably would have had a better experience just ordering a classic cocktail rather than one of their creations. Can't say much about the food, we just got the chips and melted cheese - which was tasty but nothing wild. The food is by the team behind Contra, which I love, so there are probably some hits hidden in the food menu. No free bar snacks btw. Best part: there was a consistent line of 2-4 people for the bathroom and every single person, without fail, asked the attendant standing beside it "is this the only bathroom?" So yeah probably won't come back since there are just so many alternatives closer to where I live, but all in all great effort! Also noticed how crazy inflated this place's rating is on Google. Yeah... the 3 stars this place has on Yelp (at time of posting) is a lot more accurate...

A much needed spot in an amazing location! The drinks were amazing and creative and the service as friendly and welcoming as ever, cannot wait to go back

Visited in April for drinks and dessert. We had Jac's Chocolate Mousse and the Creamsicle Pie. I loveedddd both. The chocolate mousse took me by surprise though because I wasn't expecting so much chocolate dust and I inhaled it as I ate it and it went through my nose and mouth at the same time, but I still loved every bite of it. I think my favorite dessert was the Creamsicle because it's so creamy and it reminded me of a creamsicle pop I would have as a kid. Overall really liked the orangey cream taste. Also love how they gave us whipped cream on the side. The one thing I don't like about the place is how there is one bathroom though. Super long line and wait time to use the bathroom. Would have been nice if they converted the one bathroom into two or two toilet stalls. Music could be dimmed down a bit since it's already very loud. I have to give a shout out to an employee--I can't remember his name...the young man, a server who wears glasses. He was SO NICE! Great service so understanding and polite. He allowed me to use the bathroom downstairs because it was an emergency and he walked with me to make sure I wouldn't trip and fall. Such a kind gentleman. He made our night because of his kindness.

The staff seemed as though they wanted to kill themselves whenever you asked for a simple thing like a beer. Their goal is to be so exclusive no one comes because they're jerks.

This place is a total flop. Just because a place opens on bond street does not make it automatically cool. There is absolutely no space to sit and minimal room to stand, if you're interested in being stabbed by 8 foot long pool table sticks. The hostesses are more unfriendly than the check out girls at brandy Melville (no I don't shop there). Drinks sucks, food sucks. The Smile would have been better off staying here.

I was sad to see the smile go but I'm so happy jacs on bond is here to stay! I actually really love this bar, the drinks are super good, the vibe is incredible and people complaining about how packed it gets is insane any small cute bar in the city gets like this if you show up on a busy night lol. It's 100% the neighborhood bar we all needed tbh!

Thanks to the chic ambiance, impeccable service, super-creative cuisine and delicious cocktails, Jac's on Bond has become my favorite spot in NYC.

Overhyped. Cute bar, good drinks, meh service. Long wait for bathroom. Hard to get reservations because it's a "scene" - better places nearby.

Looooove this place. It is a vibe and it has great service. Going to visit daily tbh.

Such a sexy bar, great place to bring a date... or don't cause it's filled with beautiful women. The layout works well for mingling but also private one on one convos. They made me one of the best manhattans I've ever had, and the food was exactly what I was looking for-- not overly heavy, but still deeply satisfying, with unique options. Perfect new soho spot.

I just had to leave a review for this gem of a spot. It was an early Saturday night when I was greeted by the sweetest host who snagged my friend and I a window, corner seat. I barely looked outside though because the people watching was too great inside. The first thing I noticed was the glowing, warm lighting in a beautiful, upscale yet comfortable interior coupled with great music. Ambiance was top notch. We ended up sharing drinks and snacks. Highlights included the meatballs, the jamon bikini sandwich, which made me start planning my next trip to Spain, and the chocolate mousse. They were all absolutely delicious. I loved how they were prepared with not only a lot of thought on taste but also on ease of consuming. Perfect, lovely finger foods for a date night But the cocktails, those were my fave. I always order Mezcal when I see it and the Starlit did not disappoint. It was a novel carrot and pineapple combo I've never had before. So yummy, the flavors were beautifully matched. I judge places by their espresso martinis and this one was just gorgeous with the chocolate mousse. My friend raved about his dirty martini, talking about how hard it is to get a great one. We ended up staying for hours, migrating to the bar and making new friends. From an intimate light dinner to good times mingling at the bar, looks like I found my new downtown go to

Stopped in late Sunday afternoon and had a lovely time. Oysters, meatballs, shrimp salad, a couple other bites & 2 desserts. Delicious, reasonable $ and super hospitable staff. Good cocktails especially the agave ones. And we mentioned a birthday so a little bubbly came on the house. Nice vibe, worth checking out.

After hearing about this place I wanted to check it out and thought Monday night was a good time to do so (I've been seeing it gets really crowded on weekends) when we got in we were told that there weren't any tables open for two (which was true they were all taken) but two people were leaving the bar area as we got there so we snagged those. I was very interested in the Caprese Martini which I thought was fabulous and so unique and it was nice to sit by the bar. The crowd here on a Monday was great and I think I would come back on a weekend because there honestly is a TON of standing room. I would love to play pool next time, although I didn't get an answer for if you can only play when you reserve a table. All in all a fun vibe.

Love visiting Jac's when I'm in NY. Drinks are good (especially the beet juice one) and the overall vibe/ambiance is chill yet elegant. I actually like how you can reserve pool tables and avoiding the anxiety of asking someone if they're done playing. Service workers are always sweet and check on you just the right amount of times.

The service was very bad. A general lack of respect for the customer, ruined the whole ambiance

Incredible vibes. One of the few places to feel young and chic and play pool all at the same time.

Easily a new favorite! I took a business meeting here and I'll definitely be bringing friends and family back any time I'm in town. The ambiance is warm and chic, service is friendly and attentive, and the food/snacks and cocktails are delicious :). The pool table is a really cool touch. The Jacs Chocolate Mouse is to die for... and you really can't go wrong with any of the cocktails on the menu. Although, I was especially impressed with the Caprese Martini. I haven't seen anything like this anywhere else before. I highly recommend checking this place out!!!

Yeah this place is all hype and that's it. Drinks are terrible. Literally terrible. Service is not bad but the place just needs better arrangement of tables. As a rule of thumb when opening a restaurant or bar the owner needs to sit at every chair and look to see what the customer sees. This owner didn't do any of that. Do that and it will show the owner and the management that it's not possible to enjoy a drink with all the cramped hustle and bustle going around. But most of all drinks are shit.

This is a gorgeous new space Geared towards a mature crowd looking for the spark of a New York night the fun of a cocktail bar and billiard bar with the sophistication of a space that you can enjoy conversation and good company - excellent cocktails food and service

Love love love this spot! First time I was at Jac's was opening night and even though it was packed I was greeted by the friendliest hostess. Every time I've been since the staff have always been welcoming and accommodating. Cocktails are great and the vibe is super fun anytime of night. One of my fav new regular spots!

Food was the perfect size and excellent quality, the server was friendly and hip and the ambiance was down to earth which was a welcome addition to the Bond Street restaurant scene.

Best meatballs in the city, creamsicle pie is amazing. A perfect place for a post work drink

Just disappointing really. Feels very much like a high-budget film that invested in CGI more than a solid script, experienced cast, or an eye for direction... One toilet, tons of staff and still poor service. No need with so many strong options in the area. Drinks are okay, but not strong enough to make you forget about the rest.

Jac's has become a neighborhood favorite spot for me. Love the servers and managers who always take a moment to say hello. Vibes are great...nothing overly trendy in the decor. All the cocktails I've tried are great but my favorite thing on the menu is the chocolate mousse. A great spot to start pr end your night.

We went here for drinks before dinner. The ambiance is so cozy and relaxing ; however, the bartender was rude. We were the only people at the bar, so he wasn't that busy. He did not greet us when we sat down. He put the menus down in front of us and then we put our orders in with no input or dialogue . He brought us our drinks and put them down in the center of our group of four at bar without coasters ,and we dispersed drinks to whom they belonged . I was going to order an amaretto drink for my second drink and he informed me he didn't have any amaretto and walked away without any suggestions or opportunity to order something else. We were going to order another drink but went to another bar where we felt more welcome and had better service . I feel like this could be a great place to eat and hang out ; loved the pool table in the restaurant ! but please give your bartender some etiquette and courtesy training !

Absolutely must go to this place if not for the pool, the drinks. If not for the drinks, the pregame. If not for the pregame, the barhop! Dark lit, nice music, the appetizers are good too. There is a green cocktail with cucumber on the menu, DELICIOUS. I could've had 11. But I only did 1. The bartenders were distinctive and helpful. 5 stars.

Unfortunately needs a lot of work. Bartenders don't know how to handle volume, and the place was overrun with NYU students -- this won't be the right place for those in late 20s and early 30s. It's a shame because the interior is well designed but looks like it's slated to turn into yet another Off the Wagon dive bar

easily one of the coolest spots in the coolest neighborhood in nyc. great for grabbing drinks with friends or a date night, and if you choose to nibble, they have great tasty food options. the billiards table is such a fun element, and I usually end up playing a game just for fun. great drinks, good service and beautiful ambience on the iconic, cobblestoned Bond Street. highly recommend!

Jac's Off Bond is on a high right now because it's the best location and so everyone assumes it will be a great spot. But give it a couple more weeks and people will be back to Temple Bar. Jac's Off doormen have a real attitude, drinks suck and no one wants to play pool. Should have kept The Smile (which had an elite breakfast burrito I might add). Clean it up Jac.