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Renowned for craft cocktails and intimate atmosphere

Ratings:

4.8

/100

Price:

$30 - $60

Time:

7PM to 1:30AM

Features:

Employees Only is a hidden gem that transports guests back to the Prohibition era with its speakeasy vibe and expertly crafted cocktails. The intimate setting, complete with dim lighting and vintage decor, provides a perfect backdrop for enjoying innovative drinks made by talented mixologists. Reservations are highly recommended to secure a spot at this exclusive bar.

Our Tip:

Employees Only was one of the city’s first not-so-secret, super-popular NYC speakeasies, and it’s a favorite among bartenders and other industry folks, thanks to a kitchen that’s open ‘til 3:30am. It’s the sort of place that inspires devotion: Every bartender here has the Employees Only logo tattooed on them, and even barbacking is a coveted position.

Tip:

Signature Cocktails, Bar Snacks

Vibe:

Intimate, Exclusive

Speakeasy

Get To:

West Village

Public Transport:

510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/employeesonly/

#EmployeesOnly

Website

http://www.employeesonlynyc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/employeesonlyny

https://goo.gl/maps/employeesonly

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