The Summit Bar &amp; Cafe

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"The Summit bar is a beautifully designed bar located on Avenue C. They have a particular attention to detail in their cocktails and their fresh oysters are cleaned and shucked to perfection. The place is long and skinny and can get crowded so it’s good to go early for the Happy Hour specials. There is also a small courtyard in the back to enjoy on a summer night." - Champions

The Summit Bar - Review - New York - The Infatuation

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"The Summit Bar is our kind of spot - oyster happy hour, great drinks, and an outdoor area out back. You can actually hear the people next to you on the early side, but at midnight on a Saturday night, expect to be crammed in. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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"The Summit Bar, East Village by Champions. The Summit bar is a beautifully designed bar located on Avenue C. They have a particular attention to detail in their cocktails and their fresh oysters are cleaned and shucked to perfection. Theplace is long and skinny and can get crowded so it’s good to go early for the Happy Hour specials. There is also a small courtyard in the back to enjoy on a summer night."

New York City

22 Bars for Every Vibe in the East Village - Eater NY

"The East Coast oysters at dim, brick-walled Summit Bar are $1 round the clock, though there’s a minimum order requirement of six. There’s also a daily happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring $8 pulled pork sliders, $4 cans of beer, $7 wine selections, and a list of seven different cocktails for $8, including a dark and stormy and a Moscow mule. There’s also a covered patio." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, Serena Dai

20 NYC Bars with Legitimately Good Food - Eater NY

"While it can get crowded on weekend nights, The Summit almost always delivers a sense of relative peace amid the East Village that’s worth the schlep out to Avenue C. Its cocktails, including the delightfully tangy Ground to Glass made with tequila and red bell pepper puree, can be consumed in the covered back patio. Get there between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for the daily happy hour, which in addition to drink discounts features raw East Coast oysters at $15 for a dozen and pulled pork sliders for $7." - Paul Schrodt

Albert K

Google

Great spot with a patio and back room. No minimum to reserve the back room which was clutch. Very warm inside. Staff are very attentive and had to deal with a ton of rowdy people, glass breaking, and heavy crowds. They handled it all professionally without cracking. Great spot. Only wish is draft beer!

Rue Payne

Google

I was in a bind to find a last minute venue for birthday party for over 30 people, and I could not imagine a more accommodating establishment. The staff were completely supportive of every request I made, and joyfully so. The Summit was meant to be the kickoff to the evening, and turned into the main event. Special shoutout to Lola who took exceptional care of all of us, and even fashioned a little birthday candle and singalong situation on her own volition. They even held a bag for me overnight so I didn’t have to slug it around to the other festivities. Seriously, the customer service is the best I have had in NYC. And the drinks and oysters were fabulous too! Outstanding experience, 10/10.

Thea Leitman

Google

The Summit Bar!!! When I first heard about this place I thought this was a bar that the tech house artist John Summit owned. Found out that the two are unrelated. (But both great) This establishment is so amazing that I’m still sitting at the bar here but couldn’t contain my excitement to write a review about it. I can go on for days about the cocktails here. You cannot go wrong with anything that you order here. The most underrated item on the menu is the hummus platter. I don’t know what they put in the pita bread here but it’s heavenly. It literally feels like you’re chewing on the most delicious clouds. BEWARE of the popcorn though. It’s addicting! Too good

Lin Jia Li

Google

I became acquainted with a pal who frequents this spot during one of my visits. The atmosphere is wonderful, they have delightful beverages, and the popcorn is delicious.

Dana Christensen

Google

Stopped in around 9:45 on a Tuesday. The place was dead. Hoping to kill two hours with breakfast and getting some business done. The host was clear that they didn’t do “a work vibe” here and that he would ask me to leave after an hour. My dude, no one is here, and hardly ever there, whenever I walk by. Hope you catch a vibe!

Andi Sutter

Google

I love summit, my good friend is a regular here and we met when I visited. Great drinks, tasty popcorn, and lovely vibes.

S V

Google

I went here with my friends during my trip to NYC and we absolutely loved it! We got there pretty late so the outdoor seating was closed but they were still seating people indoors and everyone working there was so kind. They give you free popcorn that they are popping fresh at the bar. The kitchen is open late so we got the spinach dip which i sadly forgot to capture but it was delicious!! It’s definitely been one of my best experiences at a chill sit down and chat style bar! I will definitely be doing back when I’m visiting again!

Sarah Sayavong

Google

I can't actually speak to the food on the menu, but the popcorn they give you is fabulous. Buttery and delicious and the perfect bar snack. This is a lovely neighborhood spot for a drink with friends. There are a few table games like connect four if desired. And the server was great! Warm and not pushy at all! Noticed we liked the ring swinging game and brought over the connect four game. 10/10 place!

On the Grid : The Summit Bar

The Summit Bar - Review - New York - The Infatuation

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New York City

22 Bars for Every Vibe in the East Village - Eater NY

20 NYC Bars with Legitimately Good Food - Eater NY