The Seville

An amazing atmosphere, a super lively bar, and lots of warm smiles and great attention! Yes, not everyone is let in because this is a very exclusive place. Enjoying great jazz and a delightful meal in such a setting is incredible. By the way, the food is absolutely delicious! Every cocktail is carefully crafted. I highly recommend it🍸🎶

10/10 experience celebrating my friend Samantha’s birthday here at The Seville! The atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for while visiting New York. The live music was incredible and felt like we were being treated to our own private show. The food and drinks impressed us all, along with the service and hospitality of the staff we encountered. Claudio, Jose, and the management team made us feel welcomed and celebrated and I cannot wait to return on my next visit! The Cacio e Pepe ravioli and the short ribs were my top choices, but you can’t go wrong with any of the options they have on the menu. Drinks were strong and delicious! Wonderful experience.

The Seville is hands down one of my favorite bars in the city, especially to bring guests. When you walk in you are greeted with professionalism by Claudio and team. The bar has a nice vibe and Jose is always on point with excellent drinks and good energy. The live music is always very well done, no matter what day of the week, the DJ does not disappoint either. The bathrooms are always clean and well maintained as well. 10/10 recommend 😇

The bartender Jose is a dream! The small plates are exceptional. It is a five star experience, especially on Saturday nights where there is live music. The ambience and the overall Aesthetic was sublime.

Hands down one of my favorite New York experiences. I went for my friend Sam’s birthday celebration and the Seville did not disappoint! We all said we could sit there forever listening to the soulful live music. Don’t even get me started on the food….incredible. Especially the Cacio e Pepe ravioli.. WOW. The service by Claudio, Jose, and the entire waitstaff was top notch. They know how to curate a perfect cozy celebration with friends and made us feel like family 🧡 definitely recommend the spicy margs - I only had about 4 if that tells you anything …. Amazing

We live nearby and enjoy live music so I wanted to like this place. We’ve come in a couple times if we’re already dressed nice to see if we can walk in and it’s hit or miss. The most recent time we made a reservation and found that the reservation doesn’t really reserve.. anything. There was ample standing space as there always is in here, but no seats available anywhere for our reservation. It’s a silly system. I think this place just wants to seem more exclusive than the reality inside of the establishment actually warrants.

This place is always so much fun! The drinks are delicious and if you’d like them customized, the bartenders are very friendly and accommodating. In fact, everyone I’ve encountered there has been nothing but a professional, from the host to the servers, my friends and I have always had stellar service. The music is great; I love when they have live music but the DJs also spin well. The environment and crowd are very classy so if you visit, you’re in for an amusing evening. Pro tip: if you’re hungry, they serve the best spaghetti and bread basket!

My favorite lounge in all of Manhattan! The live music is incredible, the cocktails are delicious, the food is top tier and the vibes are excellent Al days of the week

Good after party vibes, especially if you dined at Scarpetta earlier. The door man is a little rude, (it's nyc , duh) but if you "know your way around" your entry might be a little easier. Music is good, crowd is great.

The Seville is such a vibe starting at 7pm for the live music. The ambiance is so sexy and it's great for date night or just with friends. The music was great, but the food was amazing. We ordered the black cod that was so delicious and buttery it was def one of the best I've had in the city. I brought my mom with me and she also thought it was delicious. The beet salad is also very tasty and the salmon sushi roll they have is also very good. The bread was so good!! We ordered a few martinis and had a really good time. The servers were also very professional and friendly.

Stumbled into this place after having dinner at the Hotel restaurant- let me tell you - this place was a gem !! We didn't expect to be seated as it was crowded - but after a very short wait - we were escorted in to couch seating in perfect view of the performer - the night we went Greg Banks was performing - swear to you he sounded just like Maxwell - when he took a short break he even stopped at the tables to take pix with anyone who wanted. The place is super cute and chic and is def a vibe - the service from the moment we arrived (starting at the front door) security was amazing - the hostess was - and the waitress also - they were honest and let us know we had a 90 minute limit - we had such an amazing time the 90 minutes flew by and we didn't want to leave - but def understood - if you're in the area this is a must !!!

Had absolutely the best time getting dinner here!! Food was 10/10, and the service / staff was so attentive and so kind. They had live music, which we weren't expecting, and it was so good! The best Saturday night I've had in awhile, def go for a late dinner before your night out!

Great place. Very lovely decorations. There was a live band then we went on a Thursday. Drinks are great. I had the watermelon Paloma. Very refreshing. The octopus was well cooked. The best part though was the bread! The mixologist Matt was very nice n went above n beyond to get me more bread. Thank you! The menu has very interesting sexy graphics can you spot what it is?

Always a fun time. Live music is always on point and after 10 PM the DJ comes on and the place becomes super lively. For an after dinner spot the food is surprisingly good. Highly recommend the octopus. Had good service from Aaron the manager who made sure that my friends and I were taken care of for her birthday after-party. The whole staff came by and sang hbd which was super nice. I come here a lot and every single time I have had a wonderful time. I also highly recommend trying the secret menu espresso martini which they do with a phenomenal coconut rum

Aya's take: I usually don't write reviews for speakeasies/bars but Seville really exceeded my expectations. Since it's fairly small, I highly recommend having a table so you and your group at least have your own space to sit, dance, drink, whatever. The music here is ON POINT. I rarely find places that play a good variety and include hip-hop/rap music. It's pretty lowkey so if you're looking for a good night out without being in an overly crowded place, I definitely recommend Seville!

My favorite place to spend a fun evening! in NYC. Love the vibes, the music, the classy crowd and the welcoming staff.

I finally got a chance to experience Seville and it was a great time! I've tried to come here once before with a friend, but as others have mentioned, the staff at the front aren't always friendly. We arrived at 12:28 and we were told they weren't admitting anyone after 12:30am. When we pointed out the time discrepancy, the gentleman up front shrugged and turned us away anyway. So yeah, y'all lose a star for that one. We got there right before they finished their live performance, which was super fun to catch and stayed into the transition with the DJ. The DJ was doing good work with the aux. I heard 90s tunes, early 2000s, Drake summer hits, afrobeats, soca - I was livinggg. The place can get relatively packed but not uncomfortably so. And the drinks were pretty good. Expensive, but good. Keep in mind that their kitchen closes early. I had a lot of fun, and would consider making a reservation before coming next time.

A friend of mine threw a surprise get together for her boyfriend and it was not a great experience. 1. Communication was not clear or consistent 2. Dress code is vague (seemingly on purpose). Smart street wear is subjective and also includes sneakers but there were multiple remarks made around what her guests wear wearing. It states: DRESS CODE Casual chic, with an emphasis on being polished. Glamour encouraged. We request that our patrons avoid tracksuits, flip flops, shorts, sports apparel, or, though we do welcome smart streetwear. 3. Front door man was condescending and not particularly helpful. 3. Staff was not on one accord. We heard different things front different staff so it felt like everyone was confused and not talking to each other. 4. If it is so important to have a card on file, why not ask for a deposit beforehand? The Seville needs to get their policies and overall systems together before accepting party reservations.

So as a corporate event planner I walked in and dealt with a disgusting attitude named Claudio - as someone that books 100s of corporate company parties yearly - stay away - absolutely disgusting attitude

Drinks: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Ambiance of this place is pretty cool, but a bit mixed. They have live music until ~ 10pm then a pretty good hip hop DJ the rest of the night. Docked a point because the bouncers are kind of standoffish and exclusive. Our table's server was very nice. The only drink I'd recommend from the menu was the Lion's Roar which is sweet with a bit of chilli. Every other drink was "just fine" - not standout and not very strong either. We came here to dance a bit because of the great DJ but the crowd was very much more of sit down and lounge vibe.

TERRIBLE experience with the hostess! I was staying at the hotel where the restaurant is located and made a 5:30 PM reservation for an early dinner. When I arrived, the restaurant was empty, yet the hostess had a horrible attitude and refused to acknowledge my reservation, even after I showed her the confirmation text. I was shocked by such poor treatment!

This spot rocks. Came here after dinner and made out with my date (sneakily / classily) on the couch. Cocktail menu was good, wish they had a menu of rye whiskeys too

Absolutely disgusting experience. I got extremely sick from the drinks--who knows what they're serving here. How this place has an "A" rating is beyond me. The staff? Rude, unprofessional, and downright discriminatory. They treat customers based on appearances, making up nonsense instead of taking accountability for their awful service. It's clear they cater only to a certain type while disrespecting others. The entire establishment is a joke--disgusting, dishonest, and completely unworthy of staying in business. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs. Hopefully, they shut down sooner rather than later.

This place is great... the ambience is cozy or intimate, chill and swanky. Every night can be different, but still a vibe! The staff and service is top of the notch, they're accommodating. I love the dim lit setting and music is satisfying. Come for a date or to socialize with friends and dance! I'd for sure recommend, and I love Scarpetta upstairs.

great drinks and great music. best drink is the one in a little tea cup :)) feels very 'NY'

Be prepared to be turned away even if you call ahead and are dressed up. Such was the situation of myself and 7 friends tonight. The door guy told us that no one is admitted without a reservation. Except the people right in front of us. And my friends on prior occasions. The door guys have quite the screening process- utterly arbitrary. I won't soon forget the smug sneers.

It's a MOOD!!! The ambiance is old skool lounge; chic and glamorous. You need reservations because it's an exclusive space, luckily my date was just upstairs at Scarpetta. The 90's jams were spinning I was in heaven and I enjoyed my libations. I'm definitely going back, this was my second time here and I had forgotten about it but I won't again.

Great drinks and service. I'm not sure I will be back as making a reservation is quite difficult where you submit a request and have to wait for someone to respond and prices are pretty high.

I had friends staying at the James Hotel. I've lived in NYC for 40 years and have been a creative director in the fashion industry. I live in Flatiron. I've started two fashion brands. I agreed to meet friends for a drink at the Bar at the hotel. I was turned away because I was wearing Italian black leather sandals on a summer night. The reason for denied entry was "dress code". I don't know Seville. I later looked up their "dress code," which indicates no "flip flops." Apparently, whoever is working the door does not know the difference between flip-flops and sandals. We went elsewhere that was more hospitable. I have no reason to return, nor would I recommend this Seville.

Had the best time!! The bartender Matthew was nice and attentive . They played really good music as well. Will definitely be going back.

Great bartenders. Love the food. The atmosphere is magical. Any one night the music shines. Oh and make sure to ask for the basket of bread. Absolutely delicious

Lol, everyone is always talking about the bouncers but I think they r the best. The seville is gorgeous.

Amazing vibes, great music, excellent drinks. Bar tenders were very thoughtful and always on point. Great service. Would love to go back.

This place just tries too hard. When my friends and I visited, we had to deal with their obnoxious and moronic bouncer -- long haired guy in terrible clothes -- who was making it super difficult to get in. It was a Wednesday night and barely anyone inside. He then threw a hissyfit when another friend tried to join later (again, bar was empty). Eventually we just left because it wasn't like the place was that cool. There's a difference between creating an air of exclusivity and being dumb/asinine. Seville is the latter. Plenty of other spots in NYC worth your money

I walked into Seville hoping to have dinner and a cocktail because my husband was at a business dinner; unfortunately, dinner and service were a big disappointment. The food was not what I expected, but that's OK. What I'm not OK with is the service that makes you feel unwanted. The ambiance was excellent; however, the service was an awful bartender with a Bar handle mustache, If you don't like your job or only serve specific people, you should not be working in the service industry.

Terrible place , stay away !! the guy at the front door with long hair big attitude problems, i wanted to go in have some drinks and spent some money, was 2 of us, dressed properly for the place, did not want to let us in because we did not have a reservation, have been to this place plenty of times and we have gotten in with no reservation every single time no problem, it depends on the mood of the door guy . Very very bad person to run a nice business like Seville. The spot is amazing, drinks are great, the staff terrible. Seville you can do better than that.

Oh my GOD biggest waste of time and ENERGY I've ever experienced. I have never encountered worse customer "service" than at this place. The bouncer was truly one of the rudest people I've ever met. Trendy "try hard" indoor sunglasses...trying way too hard to be a cool club in MIDTOWN Manhattan. Literally grasping at straws and the lamest bar I've ever been to. Unless you have a table good luck getting in bc this nasty attitude bouncer will look you up and down and tell you to go to the back of the line. I hated my experience here. Nothing else to say.

The dj gets 5 stars!!! but the two new tall male bartenders are unfriendly and A- holes one more than the other!! why work at a bar if you intend on being rude & mean to guest ??? Also they charge whatever they want for drinks! The inconsistency is ridiculous!!!

The Seville is a subterranean lounge underneath the James Hotel. You have to go through a very exciting maze to be greeted by a sleek hostess and a throwback ambiance that's pretty unique for the area. This cocktail bar feels like you're lounging around someone's living room, with the luxury of live jazz music. If you're an old soul, you'll fit right in. There's no meals served here, except some happy hour food, and a menu of fancy cocktails, so you can just chill after work and enjoy the vibe. I was hooked on the fabulous live music, although the room doesn't revolve around it, so it's possible to have a conversation with your date or friend on the velvet sofas while enjoying the music in the background. It gets extremely crowded though, so be prepared to stand by the bar or wait around for a seat if you don't have a reservation.

This place is AMAZING..PERIOD! The service, ambiance, food, and OMG the COCKTAILS!! The manager, Shawnnee is a hospitality beast...i dont know that i have felt more welcome at any other restaurant ...in NYC or elsewhere.

Hard for me to recommend this place. It's a bit overpriced for what they offer. $20+ for a basic whiskey neat is a bit much unless you a high baller. Menu is a bit limited also.

Cockroaches crawling in my drink - Desastre!!! Long hair papi tried to act like it was na all good, let me get you another drink! No Gracias Papi! - Stay away

What Happened To You Guys? This used to be a solid NYC spot but since covid its turned to crap. The door is a complete shi!t show and it doesn't get any better inside. Drinks are very mediocre and the MUSIC IS BAD. Stay upstairs at Scarpetta is a much better vibe. I'll edit this review if it gets better but I'm not hopeful.

What awful unfriendly service. We are so sorry to randomly walk into your place of business and spend $20 a cocktail. Our waitress just seems like she hate being at work, how dare we have questions. When you are in the area looking for places to go here is your note to skip this joint.

Just okay. Everything everyone else said about reservations and getting booted from tables is true. I don't actually have a problem with this in and of itself. I get that policies are policies and no staff was overtly rude about it. However, it is off putting because no other aspect of this place merits that kind of policy. Drinks and food are overpriced. Scene is very mid aughts nouveau riche out of towner. I came here to see a friend perform. Otherwise I'd never choose to spend an evening here.

I know why you are reading this section, you want to answer the foodie question to eat here or not to eat here. In short, yes, but keep this in mind: DECOR: This place is visually beautiful. It's a cocktail bar meets lounge mix for happy hour with a live entertainment piece. Later it turns into a club environment complete with paid bottle service at the tables so if your at a table when the switch hits you will be asked to move.- politely, but move you must...or pay lol FOOD: The food here is tapas style so it's less let sit down to a meal and more let's get a quick drink and lite bites because I wanna be cute type of place. The short rib sandwich is the most filling I enjoyed the flavors and purposeful plating. I am not a huge fan of avocado anything so while the avocado dish was not my favorite but I can see the appeal for someone who likes avocados. WAITSTAFF: Everyone that was part of this was pretty standup and pleasant. I asked one of the waitresses for a drink suggestion and instead of the "everything on the menu is good" she gave an awesome suggestion she suggested their version of a spicy margarita it was really good. WHAT TO WEAR: Smart casual, work wear CROWD: After work, dater IG: Foodiewithafro

The front hosts were SO rude it is actually incredible. The man in the hat said we had 30 minutes which we were fine with but then made no move to lead us to our seats or let us know where to go. We ended up getting two seats at the bar but went to make sure with the host. He then lets us know that he is doing us a favor.. like ty but what did you do? It was bar seating & we wouldve been fine with just knowing the bar was full. Then the woman, on our way out, wasn't releasing the bar rope so I just opened it. She let me know that she'll do it, so I was in the middle of saying "oh, sorry and thank you" when she said "next time don't touch that". Next time? There won't be no next time ALL IN: Dont come here unless you want to be treated like absolute crap

So disappointed, they just said we don't have a good shoes for this place. Is it a all white new balance too bad?

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. The absolute worst. STAY AWAY! Reservations were made for tonight at 7:30. When we got there we were told that not only was there was a private party, but also that they don't open until 8pm. We asked if there was anything they could do for us seeing that it was a birthday celebration and that someone on their side confirmed the reservation that was made in advance. The snotty RACIST manager kept interrupting us and kept putting his hand in our face. He told us that there was no space for "us". At this point we no longer wanted to dine here. What a nasty experience!!

Located within the James Hotel, this chic lounge has live music as well as a variety of drinks and snacks. I loved the vibe and live music that they had, and it was also a full house on a week night which basically shows just how popular this spot is! We had their speciality cocktails: Beaux-Arts Beauty and the Donna Anna's Revenge, and I gotta say the Beauty was my fave. I usually opt for sweeter cocktails and this was just perfect. Lovely place for sure!

A bit hard to find because you have to go to the basement of The James hotel but worth it Came on a Wednesday. Good service. Live music. Strong cocktails. Beaux-Aux Beauty - sweet and you can actually taste the tea Halo - fresh cucumbers and light

Located on the lower level of The James hotel, the Seville offers a very cozy, somewhat speak-easy type of setting. Think velvet tufted couches and leather chairs. With a long bar with different types of leather bar stools. Dim lights, and lots of cozy couches, and live music fill the room. The drinks are amazing but in true flat iron fashion-- OVER PRICED. I met a friend here to catch up over drinks on a week day and we really got to take in the ambiance. The drinks were yummy and while I enjoyed my time I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if I were in the neighborhood and wanted a drink I would probably come back. The crowd is your typical Flat iron/Gramercy park bunch!

Last night October 15th 2021. We went to the restaurant above Seville and had a fabulous time. We went to Seville for after dinner drinks and sat in a table that had no signs of being reserved and rudely this guy came over and told us to move away as it was reserved. I understand the concept of moving to the bar as we did not have a reservation however the manner on which this individual and then after a young hosted treated us was uncalled for. We decided to stay at the bar drinks where OK and music was fab but these two individuals ruined the experience. The table in question was not used for another 40 minutes, after we where removed rudely. Please hire people who like their job, and know how to treat their targeted clientele. We did not go to a cheap bar we went to a high end lounge after all.

The worst customer service for a small lounge located under Scarpetta. Hostess door girls have no idea what they are doing and have an attitude beyond anything else. They should remove themselves from the Scarpetta brand because it is downgrading the restaurant. Shocked this place has not shut down from covid because of the piss poor service. It's a hard no for this establishment and don't waste your time or money visiting and go downtown.

Matthew the bar manager has an unmatched level of hospitality. It was my birthday and he treated is like family. I'll be coming back with my whole family. thank you Matthew for making my birthday amazing !!!!

After a particularly good week last week, I went back to Seville for a drink or two as it's in my area and I've, quite literally, been coming here since they opened. (Anyone remember The Carlton Hotel and Millesime?) The entire staff is fantastic. (Shout out to Hailey, Amy and Sarah!) But Megan, in particular, has always been welcoming and fantastic behind the bar. I'm 99% sure she's been there since Day 1 also and for damn good reason. She (clearly) cares a lot about her job, keeps a very clean bar, knows her stuff, and is always extremely pleasant to talk to. Other bartenders (and I used to be one back in grad school) should take a lesson from her. . .you know the ones. . . the "beautiful" people who clearly are "too good for the job" or whatever. I also feel the need to address some of the insane reviews on this page. Reservations? I have no idea. I've never bothered so I can't speak to that and have no experience with anyone on the other end of that phone for that service. But the rest? HELLO YOU MORONS! Yeah. .I'm talking to all of you who complain about $20.00 drinks: 1) First of all? It's a lounge. It doesn't pretend to be Angel's Share, PDT, or Rain's Law Room, or any other "dedicated cocktail bar." Just because it's "dark and moody" doesn't make it a speakeasy. 2) It's a LOUNGE in a TRENDY HOTEL in a CRAZY trendy area. (NoMad!) What in the HELL did you expect?! 3) I swear to God, YELP is such a disgusting company on all levels it's amazing any Manager actually bothers with the people who post here. I'm doing this because I'm sick and tired of people rip this perfectly good place apart. (Side note: Hey Marketing Manager reading this--or Owner!-- take it from a 15 year marketing veteran who works with a ton of restaurants and bars--pay WAY more attention to Google My Business and Trip Advisor!) Yelp is a waste of your time. Let's see if they let that through. Moving on. . . 4) They get busy. REALLY busy. As in, line-out-the-door-busy on weekends with a doorman. . .as is the case with ALL popular/trendy/whatever places. (And yeah, this comes with all the bullshit of weekend crowds that entails.) 5) Adulting Lesson #405: If you're still expecting amazing, smiley, 'let's talk about the Secrets-of-the-Universe' conversation service in an environment like this when the bar is 4 deep. . . .go back to where you came from. Seriously. Do us all a favor. (And stop bitching on Yelp. Nobody cares.) Didn't you see the South Park episode?? HA! 6) Caveat: Yes. Absolutely! You do have the right to "cordial" service from someone behind the bar (initially, assuming you're not a b**** or a d-bag, and PLENTY of those types come here, unfortunately) but when they're in the weeds and you're like, "Umm. . ." you're not going to make friends. Didn't your parents teach you ANYTHING?! Do not blame the bartenders . . .ANY of them, for your idiocy and lack of understanding about what this place is, and what it's not. This goes for all places around the city. Know what the place is, what it's not, and act accordingly! 7) This place is at its best, personally speaking, during the week. After work, into early evening. The busier late nights are still crazy busy (Wed/Thur) but still nothing like Fri-Sat. That's bananass. So show up after work and actually enjoy the place. But if you come in on a Saturday at 12pm when it's shoulder to shoulder and a line out the door and you're STILL complaining? Do everyone a favor, especially Megan and the rest of the awesome staff behind the bar, and go the heck home.

I celebrated my 23rd birthday here and had an amazing time! The drinks and ambience were top notch. I would definitely come back to The Seville, and highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun night in NYC.