The Bar Downstairs & Kitchen

Went here last week and really enjoyed our time! The bar has a beautiful interior design with a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Their cocktails are unique and beautifully presented, and the burger we tried was amazing. The staff is super friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better :) Definitely coming back soon :)

It’s a not bad, decent option to hang out with friends in the area. They’re a part of the hotel so the services won’t be too bad. Lowkey vibes with some crowd. Bagel with salmon plate is literally a plate of separated ingredients of a lox sandwich. And they charged more. Cappuccino was creamy but bitter, the coffee roaster they partner with is not that great unfortunately.

We were at Bryant Park and decided to get drinks here. You just head straight down stairs at the Bar. We did not have a reservation but luckily there was enough seating space. The interior design is modern and makes for great ambiance for couple or group of people to gather. The drinks were amazing. We also got fries to go along, they were really good.

Ok food for made to order. Wish they would be more flexible and able to substitute ham instead of bacon or sausage with eggs like most other scratch kitchens. Unfortunately, they only offer ham for their croque madam. Enjoyed the green juice blend. They seem to have interesting dinner events from time to time. Liked the speakeasy golden rats at the entrance.

Really great spot - would highly highly recommend! The service was great - super friendly staff and bartenders. The ambience was phenomenal - very chique. Mike was our bartender and was super friendly - made great drinks as well! Place can get a bit pricey but would say it was totally worth it! Loved the Tokyo Blossom - make sure you try a seasonal cocktail when you visit. Definitely check it out and get Mike to make your drinks!

Cool restaurant and bar in the basement level of the Andaz hotel. Just had a few cocktails and wine here but they also serve food which I’ll be back to try. The cocktails were all really good. I had an Old Fashioned and a smoky cocktail (I forgot the name) that was served up with a little show (see video).

Modern speakeasy decor makes for an inviting atmosphere. Broad menu for happy hour or late evening. Bougie drink menu with alternate take on drinks. They take reservations for groups. Good spot in midtown for a group happy hour.

The Bar Downstairs has a sign right next to a super bright and uniquely designed door. But, you don’t immediately think it is a door to a bar by looking at it. I actually remember walking by here on my way to somewhere else, thinking it is an interesting “graffiti”… The inside was dimly lit, and much bigger than I thought. One thing about having a restaurant or bar in the basement is that there is a chance you can get a pretty good size space. Here, they had large sofas, low tables and chair by the entrance, showing off the large open space. They have a lot of seating, all around the walls, by the bar, and everywhere in between. The tables in the open space were big long tables, meant to be shared among many customers. They have smaller tables around the wall, smaller size for two or possibly three people if you squeeze into it. We started off with a couple of cocktails, Gin Gin Mule and Vodka Cobbler. They came in a nice large glass, high quality and tasty. With the portion and quality of the drink, I thought it was worth the price tag. For food, we ordered Papas Bravas and Shishito peppers. They were both great, addictive and tasty. We had two more cocktails, Airmail and Pisco Sour before ending the night. They were both classy and delicious. The service was friendly and we had a really nice, relaxing time here. The cocktails were great, and the little snacks we had were both tasty also. With its spacious interior, it didn’t feel crowded the entire time we were there, and we never felt like we were being rushed. Read my full review of this bar/lounge and the food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.