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A bar · West Village · on three of my lists

Employees Only.

Worth it, says Antonina. A staple in the neighborhood’s nightlife scene since 2004, you’ll need to walk past a tarot card reader before being granted access to one of NYC’s best hidden bars.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best speakeasies in New York
Address
510 Hudson St Directions
Subway
1 to Christopher St-Stonewall, 3 min
Website
employeesonlynyc.com
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Employees Only on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on three of my lists, from Best cocktail bars in New York to Best speakeasies in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best cocktail bars in New YorkWorth it
  2. Best speakeasies in New YorkWorth it
  3. Best cocktail bars in the West VillageWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Three of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

It’s one of the most popular cocktail bars in New York City, so make reservations ahead of time.

What I wrote thereFold it away

The West Village has the lion’s share of charming cocktail bars and speakeasies, but there’s something special about Employees Only. A staple in the neighborhood’s nightlife scene since 2004, you’ll need to walk past a tarot card reader before being granted access to one of NYC’s best hidden bars.

Employees Only was rated the 30th best bar in North America and 47th best in the world. Whether you’re after tried-and-true classics or. It’s one of the most popular cocktail bars in New York City, so make reservations ahead of time.

Best speakeasies in New York

No. 10 on that list
Worth it

Employees Only was rated the 30th best bar in North America and 47th best in the world.

What I wrote thereFold it away

The West Village has the lion’s share of charming cocktail bars and speakeasies, but there’s something special about Employees Only. A staple in the neighborhood’s nightlife scene since 2004, you’ll need to walk past a tarot card reader before being granted access to one of NYC’s best hidden bars.

Employees Only was rated the 30th best bar in North America and 47th best in the world. Whether you’re after tried-and-true classics or. It’s one of the most popular speakeasies in New York City, so make reservations ahead of time.

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Employees Only is a speakeasy moonlighting as a tarot card reader. Opened in 2004, the bar is considered a pioneer in the craft cocktail movement. The bar was rated the 30th best bar in North America and 47th best in the world. Whether you’re after tried-and-true classics or find yourself in the mood for something unique, this charming West Village cocktail bar should fit the bill.

On The Best of New York

I put Employees Only on three of my best lists.

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