Reviews for Employees Only in New York, NY
Easily one of my favorite cocktail bars in Manhattan. It’s probably smart to look for a reservation ahead of time as this... place is a hot spot for locals. Long lines. If there are none available, go early and you might have a chance at the bar. Itpops off on Wednesday nights and can be a blast late night. One of the best Espresso Martinis I’ve had to date. Great staff. Read more
Easily one of my favorite cocktail bars in Manhattan. It’s probably smart to look for a reservation ahead of time as this... place is a hot spot for locals. If there are none available, go early and you might have a chance at the bar. It pops off onWednesday nights and can be a blast late night. One of the best Espresso Martinis I’ve had to date. Great staff. Read more
Walk-ins only, so be prepared to wait on line . I only had one drink that was recommended by the server. It was definitely... something I would have never order as my first option but I like being taken out of my comfort zone. To my surprise, even thothe spirit it had is one of my least favorites, the cocktail was ver well executed. Everything was very well balanced and madeit a very good cocktail I couldn’t stop drinking . I tried my friends drinks and they were good as well but they were alsosomething I’ve tried before at other bars, you know , very popular flavors and spirit combination, but mine, mine really stoodout . That’s how I know that I’ll be back to one place, when they have something no one else does . P.S. food and servicewere really good as well. I had a very nice experience overall. P.S. 2 they’re ranked #47 best bar in the world in the 50best bars 2022 list Read more
I have been going to employees only for quite a long time. Every time I go me and my friends have the best times. Their... late-night food selection is just awesome. Here is a Few pics from my last visit. We stayed until the end. Read more
I have been coming to Employees Only for years and will continue coming. It’s one of those places where the food, the drinks... and the service is all top notch and worth every penny. This time I brought friends from UK here for dinner. We had someamazing drinks from the menu, and even one that I asked for that wasn’t on the menu, but bartender made it for me and it wasdelicious (Brandy Alexander) We had the bone marrow appetizer which was heavenly and I had the pork chop for main course andman that was one of the most tender and flavorful porchops ever. For dessert we had cheese cake and poached apple thing andboth were absolutely melt in your mouth good. The place is always loud and you’re dining very close to the next table, buteven that doesn’t diminish the experience. Read more
Loved the drinks and ambiance of the place! We went on a Friday and the place was packed. They checked vaccination proof at the... door but despite lots of covid cases in NYC at the time, it seemed like no one cared about covid anymore once we steppedinside.We did end up staying because it was very cold outside but there was absolutely no social distancing and people werebreathing on each other. Seemed like a scene from 2019 (I hope we do go back to those times though.. would love to not befreaked out by crowds) Other than that the bartenders were very attentive and gave us great drinks at the bar. If there weresome capacity restrictions, I wouldn't hesitate giving it a 5-star review. Read more
A great bar, but I would recommend sit outside with two people only. Cocktails here are rather sweet, but the ones that are... fruity are pretty good. As a classic cocktail lover, I would recommend their Manhattan. It’s strong with Bourbon’sfragrance. However, if you come with more than two people, you might need to wait in a long line for entering, and it is alsopretty crowded for the bar. For parties under 2, there would be an outdoor seats with heaters, but you might need to wait forordering and water. Still, a recommended bar here. Read more
This place blew expectations out the water. We were able to make it before kitchen closed and got a table. Security was... fashionable, professional, and friendly. The server was fantastic and was very attentive. Drinks and food were better than Iwould imagined. Music was great and ambience was amazing. It does get pretty busy late at night so be ready to wait to goinside. Read more