"Drinks were phenomenal! 10/10 would recommend and definitely can’t wait to visit again!"
"The drinks are also really strong."
"The knowledgeable bartenders craft expertly mixed cocktails that are both delicious and visually stunning."
"Our cocktails were excellent and the bar staff friendly if not a little rushed."
"The drinks are amazing, staff is friendly and knowledgeable."
"Drinks are well made."
"The drinks are nothing short of spectacular...worth every penny!"
Cons:
"The drinks are pretty good but pricey."
"Looks like they pre-make their cocktails which was quite the let down."
"The drink is so bad (at least totally not my type)."
"Expensive and poorly made cocktails, combined with that NYC-packed-like-sardines vibe."
"Yes, drinks were expensive, $15 - $20 a cocktail and the whole 'cocktail artist thing' is so played out."
"Drinks are made by amateurs with half glass filled and other half ice."
"The (non gin) drinks were unfortunately a let down... very sweet and watered drinks."
Atmosphere & Decor
Pros:
"The place is amazing but the manager was really rude at the end, he was drunk and trying to fight with us for no reason."
"Classic decorations, with bathtubs about."
"The ambiance is incredible, romantic and cozy but still upbeat and fun."
"The ambience is good and the bathtub adds to it."
"The hidden aspect of the location makes this bar intriguing."
"The ambiance is intimate and charming, with vintage decor and dim lighting that sets the mood perfectly."
"Great atmosphere. Coffee shop exterior with a mysterious, dark inside."
Cons:
"There is just an empty bathtub in the middle of the bar…didn’t get it…"
"They usually make you wait and all there is are small tables in a hot loud room with a bathtub in the middle."
"This place should be good. Speakeasy complete with hidden entry? Cool! Unfortunately, lacking in friendly service and a confusing walk in process."
"It’s now a loud/tacky club which is really disappointing."
"The atmosphere is fun with a big bathtub everyone feels the need to take pictures in in the middle of the place."
"Once there, it fell much less like a speakeasy than we've experienced in the past, but it was nice."
"Overrated 'speakeasy' style bar in back of the coffee shop."
Service
Pros:
"Absolutely loved my experience here!"
"The staff were amazing and very attentive and made sure we had drinks and food throughout."
"The service was excellent and the staff are very knowledgeable."
"Friendly staff."
"Waitress was very helpful on the selection of cocktails that they have and the food was perfect."
"You can’t find a nicer more professional bouncer in NYC."
"The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making you feel like a VIP from the moment you step inside."
Cons:
"The place is amazing but the manager was really rude at the end, he was drunk and trying to fight with us for no reason."
"The staff is extremely rude including the manager."
"Staff and hostess were extremely rude."
"Our server was pretty miserable so they lose a star but everyone else was great."
"The worst service I’ve never had. Super racist!"
"Wow, literally every person who worked here was massively full of themselves."
"He was dismissive, curt, and spent the bulk of his time drinking and chatting up women at the bar."
Entertainment
Pros:
"What an incredible Burlesque show on Tuesday!"
"Sometimes they also have live music too."
"The burlesque show on Sundays and Tuesdays is an absolute treat to watch, highly recommend!"
"One of the highlights of Bathtub Gin is their live music performances."
"The live music makes you dream back."
"The burlesque show was great, the hostess was hilarious."
"Check them on Tuesdays for live burlesque entertainment!"
Cons:
"They blast music so you can't hear the person across the table from you and it's dark enough you can't see the menu."
"The music was too loud for the space--I found myself hoarse after trying to have some brief conversations with friends because I needed to basically shout in order to be audible."
"Way too loud! The atmosphere was nice and cozy, the live music appreciated (soul, blues, popular songs) but damn, tune down the volume there."
"By the time we left at 10:15 it was so crowded by the bar nobody could move."
"The music was so loud that it made me feel like I was going to throw up."
"Also the DJ plays some basic-ass music, and it's far too loud in here to have a civilized conversation."
"The show (main reason we were there) was only 10 min in total!!!"
Value
Pros:
"The drinks are nothing short of spectacular...worth every penny!"
"The food menu hit the spot! You don't find that that often in NY's speakeasy community."
"The food is delicious, the cocktails are out of this world."
"The French fries were spectacular though!"
"Additionally, the food was delicious- we had crispy fried calamari, tempura battered shrimp, spicy chicken tenders, and a cheese plate."
"The food is beyond delicious and the show amazing."
"Food is limited but very nice. The fries were awesome."
Cons:
"The drinks are pretty good but pricey."
"Its just $150 for 2 people with 2 drinks total is pricey."
"Expensive and poorly made cocktails, combined with that NYC-packed-like-sardines vibe."
"Yes, drinks were expensive, $15 - $20 a cocktail and the whole 'cocktail artist thing' is so played out."
"Atmosphere gets 5 stars, the reason for 3 stars is that the cocktails are outrageously expensive."
"He then told us there would be a $75 per person minimum."
"Good atmosphere, but the waiting time if you dont have reservation in the weekend is ridiculous."