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A bar · West Village · on three New York Dearest lists

Employees Only

Worth it. 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.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best speakeasies in New York City
Address
510 Hudson St Directions
Subway
1 to Christopher St-Stonewall, 3 min
Website
employeesonlynyc.com

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

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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.

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.

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I put Employees Only on three of my best lists

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