Employees Only
Speakeasy bar
510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, United States
OUR SCORE
4.0
ACCOLADES
- Ranked No. 4 on the World's 50 Best Bars list by Drinks International (2011)
- Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards: World’s Best Cocktail Bar (2011)
- Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards: World’s Best Drinks Selection (2011)
- Ranked No. 37 on the World's 50 Best Bars list by Drinks International (2017)
- Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards: Best American Bar Team (2015)
- James Beard Award: Outstanding Bar Program (Finalist, 2016)
- Listed on the World's 50 Best Bars list by Drinks International multiple times (2009-2013, 2015-2019)
REVIEW & BAR SUMMARY
Situated in the heart of the vibrant West Village of New York City, Employees Only sets the standard for modern speakeasy style cocktail bars. Embellished in Art Deco glamour, this elegantly designed, award-winning bar evokes a sense of timeless sophistication combined with a laid-back, almost secretive ambiance.
The cocktail menu at Employees Only is a gentlemanly mix of classic and innovative concoctions, each elegantly crafted by the bar's expert mixologists. The signature Manhattan is known for its full-bodied vermouth and zesty cherry garnish while the Provencal, a lavender-infused cocktail, offers a gentler, floral taste. Don't miss out on the Billionaire Cocktail, a unique mix of bourbon, lemon, and homemade grenadine, or the heady West Side, a vodka-based offering with the sharpness of citrus and the delicate effervescence of mint.
At Employees Only, the cocktails aren't just drinks, they're an experience, tantalizing the taste buds and offering a tantalizing glimpse into the Prohibition era of the past. Each drink is a journey, promising a taste of both old-fashioned charm and inventive freshness in every sip.
