UES.

UES UES is an Ice Cream Stand in front of a hidden Speakeasy. I haven't been for a scoop of ice cream in a while but recently was invited to a girls night out for my friends daughters 21 birthday. It was a family and friend affair so I didn't get a to take a lot of photos. When my daughter is there she frowns on it at certain celebrations. A few things about going for a special occasion are as follows: 1. Make a reservation 2. Don't be late 3. Read the Yelp reviews and look at the photos 4. Be mindful of the dress code 5. Check out the current pdf menu that I posted or download a copy like I did. 6. Check out the prices! I saw the poor reviews and I can only say our celebration went off as planned. We had a table that was perfect for our party of eight ladies. We could all see each other to chat and enjoy the atmosphere and our drinks. If you don't want alcohol you can order ice cream. I was really there to celebrate the young ladies 21 birthday since I've known her from birth and also her mother since she was a teenager! I was an inexpensive party member while my daughter had a fancy drink and a shot. Everyone was having a shot after their drink to celebrate, the birthday girl had two! Shockingly our friend picked up the tab for her daughter's birthday party. It was a great experience for everyone. As far as consistency in experience when you come here that's questionable. We may have been lucky!

I would rate 5 Stars for the Speakeasy setup and the look and feel of the place. But once you take away the Speakeasy concept and the Decor, it's an average Cocktail Lounge at best. Music they were playing was too techno and trendy which didn't match the ambience. Drinks were watered down but they did look cute. Overall this place and the drinks they serve are great for Instagram Reels but if that's not what you are looking for then prepared to be disappointed.

By far, UES. is one of my least favorite cocktail bars in the city. It's a gimmick-heavy spot with plenty of potential but a failure. The concept is a speakeasy hidden behind an unimpressive ice cream shop. On arrival, we were greeted by an employee glued to their phone who was completely disengaged. The ice cream counter looked unappealing, the display sloppy, and the space itself felt dirty. When we mentioned our reservation, the attendant told us to find the hidden switch to open the door, then pointed us in the wrong direction which left us fumbling awkwardly. Inside the bar was uncomfortably hot, awkwardly arranged with tiny tables, and lacked a true atmosphere. The menu was overwhelming in size, yet none of the drinks seemed particularly enticing. After finally being given water, we struck up a conversation with a nearby couple, who warned us that both the cocktails and the ice cream were terrible. Our server disappeared and never came back so we took their advice and left. Fortunately, we found a much better bar in the neighborhood down the block.

Hubby and I went late night. Thrilling entrance and decor but terrible drinks. Ice chips in my martini - no flavor other than pure bourbon in a fancy sounding banana drink.

The novelty of this place is unmatched but sometimes the drinks don't hit quite like I wish they would. While this ice cream cocktail looked cute and had nice presentation, the flavor was off and was too boozy to be enjoyable in my opinion. I'll stick to their normal cocktails next time or maybe just a scoop of ice cream because I do like to hangout in their beautiful lounge!

UES. is a speakeasy located within an ice cream shop. There's a plethora of drinks on the menu, as well as some small bites such as pretzels and Dino nuggets. Their drinks are unique, some featuring ice cream or even catching on fire. The only thing is the service wasn't great - it took us ages to get our drinks and there were times the energy felt a bit cold.

A fun ice cream speakeasy in the upper east side! Ice cream lovers will rejoice at this spot. Once you find the secret entrance, you can order ice cream based cocktails or also order ice cream. The space isn't that big but the service is good. You can sit at the bar or get a table.

UES. was a letdown. Although I love the concept of a speakeasy hidden behind a legitimate ice cream shop, I feel as though this is a tourist trap, and yet, was pretty quiet for a Friday night. You begin by having to solve the "riddle" of where to find a light switch in an obvious location, which is supposed to be the "abracadabra" that triggers the door to the speakeasy to open, but in reality we just stood there awkwardly as we waited for a disgruntled staff member to open the door from the inside. I will say, the interior is well-designed and fun. The tables are small and incredibly close together, which makes it awkward. The menu is on a QR code, and is on a PDF close to 30 pages long, with lengthy (yet somehow still unhelpful) descriptions of each drink, which all have long names that the servers have trouble hearing. A simple description of the notes/flavors of each drink on a 3 pager (max) would suffice, but no. They also serve ice cream in easily 50 different combos (1-3 scoops, vaguely described, overpriced ice cream sundaes) among other things. Their menu could use some paring down, as I'm sure it's a nightmare for the two people working to be bartenders, serve up ice cream, and servers all at once. On that note, service could have been better. It wasn't friendly, to say the least. Lastly--they make it SO clear on their website that the dress code is strict and upscale (no sneakers?!), meaning that my party, who had only packed walkable shoes (no heels) were stressing all day wondering if there was a chance we were going to get turned away from an ICE CREAM SHOP (speakeasy, but you get my drift). Only to arrive and the dress code was very much not enforced, which was good for us, but... ?!?!? I did enjoy my cocktail (although I'm no connoisseur and my tastes are juvenile, as evident by the literal $25 unicorn ice cream I spent my hard earned money on) as well as the ice cream itself. However, I don't see UES. as worth a return trip (or a first trip, for that matter).

I love the vibe here. I love how even though almost every table was taken and the bar was filled, that it was quiet enough to sit down and talk at a booth. I got the Asphault Green drink, and honestly it was just fine nothing special but the red disco ball glass was fun. Really loved the ambiance and the holiday decorations. It seems like they do a lot of events during the week.

Omg this place is so underrated - there wasn't anyone there Friday evening but I'm sure this place gets busy. I love the vibe of this entire place, plastered with cool wall art and the bar is great! The drinks are slightly expensive but honestly they are all super unique drinks and flavors so definitely worth a try

My friend and I came here a few weeks ago to grab a drink and catchup. She lives in the neighborhood and has been wanting to check this out. I love a good speakeasy and this one has a great storefront. It's actually an ice cream shop in front, with real ice cream and nondairy options. The experience of figuring out how to get into the speakeasy was pretty good. I won't describe it here and spoil it for anyone who wants to try it out. Once you enter the speakeasy, the vibe completely changes from bright friendly ice cream shop, to dark and sophisticated cocktail bar. The art scattered along the walls and the ceiling is really cool and unique. The bar itself is beautiful as well. there's several large booths for large groups and also tables for two if you're on a date or with a friend like we were to catch up over a drink. Now here is where I have some feedback for this place to take it from good to great. Please simplify your mobile menu. I like the idea of the themed drinks and the story behind each one, but it's really hard to navigate on your phone. The idea is cute but for each drink you have a title, then a paragraph telling the story about the drink, then a second detailed description of the drink itself. For every drink I had to read two paragraphs just to find out it's another tequila drink and I don't like tequila. We asked our server for a drink recommendation that was similar to a vodka martini and what he suggested was something fruity and sweet (not at all what we were in the mood for). Maybe if the menu were printed or organized by spirit, it would be easier to navigate. But we both got frustrated and just ordered dirty martinis because we tired of scrolling. Also please tell whoever's phone is connected to the speaker to put their playlist on shuffle. When we arrived, we walked into some Mariah Carey, which was great. But then there were four more Mariah Carey songs, and then we realized that We Belong Together was playing again. It sounded like someone noticed and switched to Justin Timberlake and then the same thing happened again and we heard Rock Your Body twice within 30 minutes. With these minor tweaks I think this place could be amazing! We had a good time but probably would've stayed for more than one drink if the music didn't keep repeating or we found an amazing cocktail on the menu we had to try.

First, I'd like to say I loved the icecream shop-- the speakeasy on the other hand was not my favorite of speakeasys I've been to. I must admit it looks very cool and loved the decorations for Vday. I found that our waiter(s) were always MIA esp when we wanted more drinks. We ended up not ordering more because by the time they came back around we wanted to leave and not order food. I enjoyed my drink: I left my heart in yorkville (gin based) with some of my favorite icecream. It came in an awesome heart glass. The Barbizon drink I had came in a plastic flute which was surprising- thought it would come in another fancy glass-- did they run out? It was a bit sweeter than my taste but the heart shape strawberry was a nice touch. I'll give this spot another try.

Drinks are unfortunately horrible :/ But they decorate them pretty! Service is very slow and cold. With so many great bars in upper east side, I would give your business elsewhere.

Would not recommend! The drinks look cool but that's about it. Overall I would rate the drinks 5/10. The service I experience today was horrible. I felt my group was unwanted. The guy up front didn't even want to acknowledge us when we walk in and our server wasn't much better. This place did NOT past the vibe check. We left after one drink.

Cute idea for the speakeasy spot! Cute cocktails with UES iconic names! Very Instagrammable, But taste was mid, do not expect good quality cocktails. mixology will need to improve. Small space, long wait if you plan to go in on a weekend. Gentlemen, please your leather shoes if we are planning to get it.

Came in for ice cream, left feeling like we crashed a private phone call. The guy behind the counter couldn't be more annoyed by our presence if he tried -- ignored us, acted bothered, barely scooped half a cup, talk rude to us, and couldn't wait to get back to his call. If you enjoy being treated like an inconvenience, this is your spot. 5 star for making us feel unwelcome. Worst costumer service.

The drinks here are always fantastic, it's the reason you would hope to be drawn to an ice cream speakeasy, right? Cocktails themed around a lot of city staples including businesses and people who have made New York great. I would say about 1/3 of the drinks include a pairing of ice cream or sorbet from the front of house parlor, but you can get those flavors or other local desserts a la carte. The menu features "light bites" and they really do mean light, snacks not food BUUUUT- you can bring food from local places in, so if you need more than tots a jumbo soft pretzel (which is actually quite good) I recommend calling in a To-Go order for a pizza or some loaded Mac and cheese then picking it up on your way to UES. I have come many times when a friend visits NY and they want something unique, but I may have to pick my nights a little more carefully- Cinema Sundays are always understaffed, which makes no sense because they are a popular night! Especially the 9:00 showing, I always come for the 7:00 and when I leave just before 9:00 there is a line out the door and I dread the night ahead for a single bartender up against 30 cocktail orders.

The UES is a cute little speakeasy in the UES hidden behind an ice cream shop. You have to ring a buzzer and then you go through a door that is a wall of empty ice cream containers to go to the back. The bar itself is quite small with not too many options for seating so make sure to make a reservation if you don't want to stand or wait a while to get inside. The table we also had was quite small so all our items barely fit on it. We went for their 7th year anniversary and they passed out complimentary Prosecco and ice cream which was nice and the ice cream was pretty delicious (we tried the mint chocolate chip flavor as well as cookie dough). We grabbed pigs in a blanket and Dino nuggets to munch on which were pretty good and reminded me of my childhood but probably a little over priced considering they are easy foods to make. They have a variety of very interesting cocktails to choose from but we just got a glass of wine and a beer and called it a night. The music was great since they had a dj for the event.

Had a TERRIBLE experience. Don't go. Hateful customers and apathetic and insensitive staff. My group of friends came the other night to celebrate a birthday and we've been looking forward to coming for months. We had just sat down when the table next to us tried getting our attention and started shouting "free palestine" "fuck israel" and "fuck you, Jews" all because one of my friends was wearing a Star of David necklace. Waitstaff was walking around and didn't intervene or do anything to stop them from harassing us. We told the guy at the front and all he did was ask what table they were at, didn't offer any apology or anything. I don't know how people think it's okay to walk around and harass people for being visibly Jewish and blame us for what's happening on the other side of the world. The way this bar handled the situation was very disappointing. I will never be returning nor will I ever recommend this place to anyone since it attracts such garbage customers apparently. Shame on you guys. Go to 3rd Avenue Ale House. It's a way better experience.

It's pretty inside, I will give it that. The two top tables have really small seats and it's a very cramped space. The bar is nice, they have a good selection of spirits. The hostess is nice and friendly, she was accommodating. The issue is the drinks kind of stink. They look cool but have no depth of flavor. The bartenders seemed so unhappy to be there, like it's a real grind to work there. I felt sorry for them. Cool concept but in execution it just misses the mark!

Finally got to check out the speakeasy part of UES. I have been to the ice-cream shop upstairs many times and have always enjoyed their delicious ice cream when I have had it. In order to get into the speakeasy you have to find the switch that opens the door. This speak easy is an experience so they try and make it one. The door is filled with all ice cream tubs. When you walk in you are first greeted by a coat check. I suggest you do it as there is not much room in the booths/ bar seating area to put it. When you walk into this place too you are asked to take off your winter hats. I had a reservation for 4 people so we were given a choice of where to sit between two booths. We took the one towards the front as it seemed to be more room. The first choice we were told looked like a 4 seater but it was sectioned in half by a curtain. A bit odd. Anyways, our booth the seating is uncomfortable and really not much space. You need to sit up straight as that is what this booth feels like it makes you do. Our waiter and waitress as we had two people helping us were not great. They were nice but when we wanted to order a drink they were no where to be found. So we endedup not getting one as we were leaving anyways. The atmosphere of this space is pretty cool and it was decorated for valentines day so they had a bunch of heart balloons and the Lettering in balloons on the wall saying Text Me. I thought this was cool. THe bar area is very appealing. If I ever come back to this place I would like to sit at the bar and see what that experience is like. I used one of the two bathrooms and found that there was a leak in the bigger bathroom. I told one of the employees and they were right on it. They closed that bathroom door so people would not use it. As for drinks and food. We did not get any food, just drinks. My friend and I first got the drink called the Barbizon 63. This is made with Primaterra Prosecco. Combier Rose Liqueur, sugar and strawberries. The strawberries were in a little heart shape which was super cute. We were confused by the fact that these drinks came in plastic squishy champagne flutes. Maybe they ran out of the nice glasses that we thought they may have come in. I had two of these. My friend then had the I left my heart in Yorkville. This drink came in a cute heart shaped cup. This was a gin based drink made with Purple empress gin, fresh blueberries, kewra essence: lemon poppy seed. Soco creamery Blueberry honey lavender ice cream was in a little cone on top of the drink. The guys had one of the bourbon drinks which had four roses bourbon, Bauchant napoleon orange cognac, lemon, agave and allspice. And then there was a banana-like drink but I can't remember the name of it. All in all, glad I got to experience this place with good friends but not sure about coming back here so quickly. ( I will deff be back for the ice cream shop part though)

8/2. The racist doorman wouldn't let me go in when my party was already up there and came down to get me. The guy argued with me publicly, saying I didn't follow the "rules" like everyone else waiting in line - those who didn't have a table. He insisted I needed to wait till my party sent staff down to get me in - but there was only one bartender up there making drinks and serving table--no one else. The doorman, of course, knows. He was having fun exercising his weird power. Do not come. This place is not cool anymore. I live in the neighborhood about five blocks away. I have been there since it first opened. The owner or the management shall to exam and reevaluate staff training.

This place has very low-quality people working/ running it. My sense is the vast majority of patrons are tourists/ from out of town and only go 1x. The front staff is rude. The bartender was incredibly rude and inattentive. I was overcharged (wouldn't have noticed except I was provided with an itemized receipt) and I would have let it go had the bartender not been so rude. I called the bar several days in a row, they never pick up the phone (try for yourself: 646) 559-5889). So I finally went back in person and was told "no one is here who can help". I ended up having to email ... after all of that, they refunded me exactly the overcharge, not even an extra $5 for the inconvenience. None of these people have any business working in hospitality.

This review is regarding the super top secret bar behind the door of ice cream pints. I had an enjoyable experience here. I didn't make a reservation, but luckily when I showed up around 12:45am, they were able to let us in. It's fun you have to find the switch to open the door. Then you get brought behind the door and the bar is very cool. The space is small, but I thought it had a nice ambiance. All the staff I came into contact with were awesome! They were so fun and nice. There are so many options if was almost overwhelming. My boyfriend and I got the "I Left My Heart in Yorkville". It came in a really cute heart shaped glass and had delicious ice cream on top. Although it looked complex it was pretty simple and tasted good. Definitely overpriced but all part of the experience! I would make a reservation and try it out for one drink. It's overall a fun and positive experience!

Horrible service! Was in there 1 hour and 15 minutes, saw the waiter twice and had to call out to multiple times just to get water. We waited 25 minutes just to have our order taken, with no apology from the waiter with the tatted face. Way too expensive for such disgusting service. The man in the front had us wait for him to finish texting his friends before he even acknowledge we were there. The tatted waiter did spend a lot of time at one table, not sure if it was because he knew them or was flittering. It was absurd. The drinks I'd give a 5 outta 10. Would never go back

Solid neighborhood speakeasy bar that most may already know about. It's not hard to enter the bar if you can find the switch and possibly order the right flavor of ice cream. Yes, the drinks are still expensive and the menu is limited like many classy bars around the city, but the bartender works hard at making your drinks taste right. The inside decor is also unique. Take a look at the photos, you'll see paintings of rappers and a mix of classic Victorian styled art with modern day replicas of celebrities. I ordered the "Alice..." Cocktail drink, which includes a lemon twist and egg whites vigorously shaken by the bartender to create that great foamy taste. Another great perk to this bar is the location, located close to a few awesome restaurants around out your evening. Staff are friendly and there's free coatcheck.

First time here on my NYC visit Super cute speakeasy and they actually sell ice cream You have to find which ice cream cup is the switch and they open the door (heads up no hats allowed) It's actually bigger than expected inside, very sultry n sexy vibes, we went early so it wasnt packed and there were two groups there and a date happening, i dont think its a group setting for me its very sexy and gives me a night cap vibe or right before dinner, they had low music and great decor It was my friends bday and they played bday music for him and even gave him free icecream. I say this is def a spot to check out Drinks are whimsical BUT if u cant handle the heat stay away for the devil wears prada one

I had heard good things about UES so when the opportunity to go popped up, we seized it. We went on a Friday night and there was a bit of a line, so we bar hopped after making a reservation for the last seating. It's a very cool concept - a bar behind an ice cream shop. But the place was a little smaller than I envisioned, and also there seemed to be more than enough seating despite the line outside. Drinks were fun and Instagrammable. I got the Girls Gossip on the East which had nice presentation, and tasted okay. I also had a sip of someone bourbon ice cream drink (I don't remember the name of it sadly) which was good. One thing to note is that they do have a dress code (cocktail attire). Our group didn't realize this at the time but management was kind enough to let us come in. Overall, a decently fun spot that you should try at least once. Maybe I'll come back and try the ice cream.

I like the way the drink menu ranks the strength and complexity of each drink. I love that many of the drinks include ice creams or sorbets. My drink was pretty strong, but it was rated a 9.5, so I can't say they didn't warn me! Unfortunately the service was not great because they were very understaffed. The servers were very apologetic, but it took a very long time for our food to come out. Coming here is a cool experience and the decorations are awesome.

Cool concept for a speakeasy... we were able to get a reservation for 3 on a Friday just a few days prior which was appreciated. We liked our drinks - some were a bit sweet, but the whiskey drink I had that was a riff on an old fashioned was quite good. Would come back to try another time.

We had reservations for Saturday at 4pm. $50 ($25 per person) cancel fee was no refundable. No one was in and the lights were off. I will keep everyone updated.

Felt a little judged and seated next to a friggen curtain in half a booth where three of us had to squish together- when the place was empty. Should have left

What a cute concept! We went into the ice cream store and asked to go to the storage room and they let us in. It is so cool and such a fun time. The cocktails are expensive but they are so unique and super extra. It is so much fun. The drinks have so much thought and design to them. I honestly love this bar to the deep depths of my heart. I will say it was a bit warm. The bartender/server was so kind and he is so professional.

I had an amazing time at UES, NYC's hidden gem! The speakeasy vibe is spot-on, with a cozy, intimate atmosphere that's perfect for a night out. Their drinks were creative and delicious, crafted with precision and a lot of attention to detail. I also really enjoyed the finger food - small bites that were packed with flavor and paired perfectly with the cocktails. Whether you're looking for a unique spot for drinks or a place to impress out-of-town guests, UES is a must-visit!" Service was great as well thanks to our waiter he was informative "The entrance to UES is a fun, unexpected surprise that adds to the speakeasy experience. At first glance, it looks like a charming little ice cream shop, but once you're inside and in the know, you're led through a hidden freezer door that opens into the secret bar. It's such a clever and playful twist--definitely one of those spots where the entrance is part of the adventure!

A trendy speakeasy hidden in the "storage room" of an ice cream store. Great vibes and all their drinks are super creative and fun. I would say it's one of the better speakeasy's in the city mainly because it's much easier to get into with or without a res. One downside is that the tables for 2 are really small and close to others, would recommend going with 4-6 and getting a reservation instead.

This is one of those times where I just don't get the Yelp consensus. 3 stars? This is easily one of the top 10 most unique experiences I've had in the city--and we came on Valentine's Day weekend, no less! First, no problems saying the secret password phrase to get in. The person at the counter played his part and asked us to find the secret switch in order to enter for our 4:15pm reservations. A couple of minutes after pressing said switch, we were inside. Second, the space is gorgeous. For V-Day in particular, it was decorated to the nines with floating heart-shaped balloons, yet that somehow didn't come off as cheesy. The music was just the right volume and just the right quality--classic oldies like Billy Joel and The Temptations, which everyone can sing along to. Third, the drinks were all creative, fun and IG-able. Guys, it's ice-cream cocktails. Do you know of another bar that made a 13-page menu out of ice-cream cocktails? I didn't think so. If you can grab the seasonal V-Day menu, try the decadent Mint to Be or Power of Love. From their regular menu, pretty much every drink is fun and original, but I'd go with the Girls Gossip on the East for theatricality (it's lit on fire), the Next Stop is Hunter College for chocolate lovers, and the Made in New York for Asian-flavored deliciousness. Yes, service got thin after 6pm, as the place became packed to the gills. But we were still able to flag someone whenever we needed them, and they were good about warning us when our reservation time was up with ample time to settle the bill. I am literally planning my next three trips back here.

We came here as the speakeasy is in our neighborhood. The drinks are overpriced and the ice cream that comes with the drinks don't always work well with the flavors of the alcohol. You're definitely paying more for the experience than the actual taste. We didn't get to try the food here as we had gone after dinner. Not sure if that would have been better. The service also always felt a little rushed. It wasn't relaxing at all as you're cramped so close to the people next to you that there isn't even elbow space. I feel there are many more speakeasies that have better drinks, maybe less gimmicks - they may not have a door with a switch that needs to be pushed to open - but the overall drink experience will be better somewhere else.

It was cool when it first came up , but it's 2025 and they shouldn't be rude . Idk...could shut down by 2026 if they don't get thier act together for a bar.

I can see why this place has a 3/5 stars. People were right. When you enter, you are met with a man who isn't the most welcoming person. This wasn't a deterrent as I expected this from reading the other reviews. The entrance to the speakeasy was a door that was beautifully decorated with pints of ice cream. The interior had a romantic classy ambiance. No wonder this place is still so popular despite the bad reviews. We came after dinner with a reservation for three, but there was still a mini wait for the table. Once seated, we had 2 cocktails each. The cocktails were very good and I personally loved having ice cream in mine. I would totally come back to have a cocktail. Although the ambiance was nice and the drinks were great, they don't really allow you to enjoy your time here. We had just gotten our second drink when they were actively trying to kick us out. We were barely there for 60 minutes when they informed us that it was almost time to give up our table for the next party. My recommendation is if they must institute a time policy per party, they should be providing faster service. There is never an excuse to kick a party out when we had just gotten our second round of drinks. I could tell that they were pros at kicking people out because they offer to-go cups for unfinished cocktails. Also, the time should start from when we were actually seated and not from our reservation time as it took at least 15 minutes to get seated.

Saw this place on Tiktok and was excited to try since I've never been to a speakeasy bar before. We were able to make a reservation super easy on Resy. The only downside is if you cancel 24 hours before your reservation then you'd get charged $25 per person in your party. The minimum per table that we had to spend was around $50 which was fine because each drink ended up being $17-$18. I ordered the "I Left My Heart in Yorkville". It comes in a cute heart shaped glass with a small ice-cream cone. Not going to lie, it was super strong even with me mixing in the ice-cream. I knew there were levels to the strength as listed in the menu but I could not finish the drink whatsoever. The ice-creams were super delicious though. We were able to order the ice-cream and they'd bring it from the front into the back for us. Bathroom was decorated throughout with ice cream decor which I loved. Super cute. Don't know if I'd come back because it was kind of out of the way. Appreciated the different cocktails and ice cream flavors they had though.

Waiter accidentally made 2 of the same drink that my friend ordered so I just went for it. Made in New York I think was what it was called. Presentation was just sloppy. It was suppose to be black sesame but the drink was made with rum and so strong and was not enjoyable at all and the random sprinkles on top. Not worth $20 each. Make sure if come here to dress semi formal. Almost was turned down for my "athletic clothes". To enter you tell the worker at the ice cream shop that "you would like to volunteer at the storage room" Overall like the concept. Just the drinks was meh

Absolutely lovely drinks. The ambiance is great, service on point. Behind an ice cream shop, which covers drinks and dessert. They do have little bites which are all foods we eat as children, including dino nuggets! We ordered the tater tots and pigs in a blanket. The tots could've been crunchier but the pigs in a blanket my husband said it was good. I am only deducting a star because theres one drink that they burn a tobacco leaf to incorporate the smoke into the drink and the whole place smells of tobacco. Just be aware if you're sensitive to scents. We thought someone was smoking inside.

The bouncer/ice cream scooper was straight up rude- he told us we weren't dressed right, that we didn't say the "special words" and then when we said we could go somewhere else he let us in begrudgingly and said next time we have to dress properly and ask to see the storage

DRINKS: Drinks are fire here. Honestly in love with how they named the drinks. It's a speak easy and you have to figure out your way into the bar through the ice cream place. It's kinda silly but the guy made it fun and not awkward. AMBIANCE: Dark and cozy. The wall of alcohol with backdrop lights is pretty much the brightest light in the room aside from table candles and all. It's cute for a date or get together with friend. Def not for big groups though. You'll get enough quiet and privacy for conversations and def don't have to raise your voice too much. SERVICE: Server was quick and attentive. Helpful with choosing a drink bc there's sooooo many to choose from TIP: Get there early for a table. It's never too early for afterwork drinks tbh.

I really loved this establishment. The gentleman at the front was definitely great. He is energetic and friendly. Our bartender was incredible. Everything you can want in a bartender, couldn't ask for more. The ambiance is sexy, mysterious and fun. I love the references to Biggie throughout the menu and on this big beautiful mural on the wall. Just has a great New York vibe. I love the drinks , I love the presentations and the descriptions of the drinks on the menu , with so many great New York references from different movies. I just loved it . We also had the pigs in a blanket, and they were so tasty. This establishment does a great job , letting you experience what the NYC way is, especially on the upper east side. Everything about this establishment is a plus. Can't express how much I love it here .

Really dope speak easy. Must make reservations prior or else good luck you may not find a table here. My friends and I booked a week in advance and we were seated immediately. At first, we had a cramped table and shortly after the host was nice enough to move us to a larger booth. My friends and I really liked the vibes here. Great art, tall ceilings and 90s and 2000s mixes. If you aren't sure what to get definitely ask the host or your server. Some of the drinks we ordered were the Devil wheres nada, Girls gossip on the East, I left my heart in Yorkville and the unicorn sundae. I loved the Devil wheres nada because the drink packed some heat with the pepper. The ice cream here is no joke. Very creamy and delicious. Between the 6 of us we finished all of our cocktails and sweets. Love the concept here. Amazing service, strict dress code and unique cocktails. Yes, its a dark place so have night mode ready. We celebrated a friend's anniversary and the staff was great with the sparklers and remembering. Every one from the host, coat man, and servers were amazing. Very knowledgeable of the drinks and what fits your flavor profile. For parties above +6, you may have to book way in advance as they were at full capacity on a Saturday evening. Definitely recommend this speak easy if you love sweets and all types of cocktails. Thank you to the USE staff for making my friend's anniversary and our evening memorable!

A fun little speakeasy in the Upper East Side! I recommend making reservations before hand just in case. There's a special switch you have to find before you can enter the bar (I won't ruin it). In the bar, it is your typical speakeasy - low lighting, music, with a really gorgeous bar. Really enjoyed the music they were playing, lots of oldies. The wait staff is very nice and knowledgeable on their EXTENSIVE menu. I'd recommend talking with your server about what kind of drinks you like and get their recommendation because the menu is super long. I tried the El Lado Este Superior. Loved it - very smooth and well balanced drink. I don't love super sweet cocktails, so I tend to stay away from rum. The waiter helped me pick this, and he was right. Not super sweet and a great citrusy cocktail. It came with a little piece of chocolate which is always a plus. The other drink I tried because I saw the table next to me get it, and it was flaming! Not sure the name of it because I just asked my waiter for the "flaming drink"LOL. Not my favorite but not bad. My fault for ordering something based on the WOW factor but it was worth it. Overall, the drinks were well poured and the ambiance was a nice date night spot or hangout with friends. I would definitely go back

Incredibly average. The price per drink was obnoxious for the value. Service was great but often slow because there was only one bartender serving all the tables. We took the dress code so seriously because Diddy was on their front page wearing a LITERAL TUXEDO, but there were people in jeans and hoodies. I would not have worn a skirt in a budding winter had I known that this was as casual as any restaurant. I would recommend it just so you get the experience but the experience also wasn't worth the price.

Cool drinks, cool vibes Came here for some dranks on Saturday night. We made a reservation and were able to get a table right away. The decor was very chillax and the place was popping. Our table had little metrocards under the glass which was cute. The drink menu is pretty expansive with lots of interesting drinks. I got the Carnegie steel which tasted like a kicked up marg. Came with a little dog shaped cookie on top. Also got the 1040 5th Ave which was strong and perhaps a bit too syrupy but I still enjoyed it. Overall we had a great time. Drinks are def a little pricey but it is the UES after all and you are paying partly for the vibes. Worth checking out. PSA: Make sure you have a physical ID. The doorman will not accept photos