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A place · Bar · Upper East Side · on 1 of my list

Auction House.

Worth it, says Antonina. For an intimate date night, Auction House is a go-to bar on the Upper East Side.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best bars on the Upper East Side
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Worth it
  • Address300 E 89th St, New York, NY 10128
  • From my guide, updated January 2024.

For an intimate date night, Auction House is a go-to bar on the Upper East Side. With its posh red velvet drapes, marble fireplace, and candle-lit tables, it’s a charming venue. The lounge-style seating allows for cozy conversations while enjoying tasty drinks.

After all, Auction House is known for being one of the best cocktail bars in the UES.

What the cocktails lack in innovation they more than make up for with simplicity and deliciousness. Note that it’s 25 and older on Fridays and Saturdays and no real fur is allowed. If you’re under 25, visit any other day of the week and leave the mink at home.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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Auction House

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