"Curiously, this is not the first bar named Waiting On A Friend to open in the East Village. There was another that only made it a couple months, back in 2018. Hopefully this Waiting On A Friend, a cocktail bar that’s open late in the former Borrachito space on Avenue A, makes it a little longer." - will hartman
We really loved the happy hour drinks (and prices), the vibes, and the bartender. He even remade my friend's drink happily after she realized she didn't like the one she chose. Would return again!!! Not too many seats but we snagged an amazing seat so we were quite content.
Jiaren Li
Google
Fun, open space that is great for hangout of any sizes. Drinks were decent but have a variety of options from the standard to creative cocktails. Staff were friendly. Can get very loud but that is both a plus and minus I guess!
Ben Turbeville
Google
Great space - very clean. Drinks are great and the staff were kind. The music was nice and at an appropriate volume to still maintain conversations. We enjoyed ourselves.
Sydney Noble
Google
Hosted my birthday party here over the summer and it was perfect. The back room has its own bar with the most fun bar tenders! Jessie was extremely communicative and helpful during the planning process. Grace and the whole team ensured the night went absolutely perfectly, assisting me with anything we needed including a security guard at the entrance of the room to ensure it was just our party in the back during the slotted time. Everyone at the party had so much fun the music was great we ended up staying until close. Would absolutely recommend them for any event you have in mind.
NotTypically
Google
I went for a day party type of meet up. It’s a nice place. Out the way and not too crowded. A mixed crowd mostly Indian which is cool, just worth mentioning. They have a pretty trendy vibe and the outside area in the back was nice to chill and have lively debates without music as the background. The bartender made the drinks just right! Well worth the money! Bathroom was fairly decent. A little pissy but that’s to be expected at a bar. There was soap to wash hands and tissue to wipe so that’s more than sufficient.
Lindsey Azu
Google
My friend and I hosted a party here and Jeremy Jesse and Grace were so nice and so kind and helped execute this party in such a lovely manner. We had a wonderful time and
our guests thoroughly enjoyed the experience and everyone loved the environment. We will be back. The drinks are so good. I highly recommend cruel summer!
McKenna Christine Poe
Google
Had my birthday here, and it was one of the best hosting experiences I've ever had in the city. The waitstaff (shout out to Noah & Sushmita) was amazing, and the events team on email was super clear and communicative! Will be back, and highly recommend!
Hannah Chiesa
Google
we hosted my boyfriend’s bday here and had the best time! the planning process was super easy and the staff were so kind and accommodating! We booked a private area and it was so worth it when the bar was busy. Great vibes, music and drinks — highly recommend this place for your bday or a drink out!
Grace Y.
Yelp
Heard about this place on Tiktok and came on a date with my partner. The seating arrangement is nice and good for dates, but the drinks are not that strong. We tried the martini and the matchapeño. Happy hour runs from 5-8pm and all cocktails are $14 along with other discounts. No reservations accepted unless a large party.