The East Side Company Bar
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 614-7408
- Cross Street:
- Grand Street
Editorial Review for The East Side Company Bar – by Erin Behan
The Scene
Sasha Petraske, most famous for the cocktail hideaway Milk and Honey, brings the same aesthetic to his second venture. The storefront in the lower, Lower East Side is practically unmarked--a tiny gold sign is its only indication--but the bar is open to all. The dark, narrow space feels like a generously appointed subway car. Gorgeous decorative tin covers the ceiling, and dark wood booths and small tables line the space. Though the bar lends itself to quiet dates and small gatherings of friends, it can get loud and crowded.
The Draw
Fresh-cut fruit, juices and garnishes top the bar, and the bartender will whip up whatever you desire--just name a favorite liquor and ingredients. This creative mixing philosophy encourages the plucky drinker to experiment. Whatever your pleasure, bring your strongest palate: The barkeep's heavy hand and pure, clean flavors will have your head spinning in no time.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitDown the narrow hallway, a surprisingly large room with a DJ booth awaits the demure party. Arrive early to nab the 10-person booth, or to score the intimate nook next to the door. There's no seating--only standing--at the bar.
The ExtrasEven on a Saturday night during prime hours, the bouncer is cordial, friendly and professional--if it's not too packed (which, surprisingly, it usually isn't) he'll be happy to accommodate you, no matter your girl-to-guy ratio.
User Reviews for The East Side Company Bar
12/30/2007 Posted by trd0428
This is hands down my favorite bar in the city. The bartenders/waitresses are friendly and the cocktails are unbelievable. This is a cocktail bar. They have a very limited supply of liquor/beer brands. They are all top notch, but don't go here looking for a johnny walker black on the rocks, or a grey goose martini. It gets very crowded on weekend nights, and the drinks do take a while to make. So if you are looking for a 3 dollar cup of swill, go elsewhere. If you are looking for a fantastic cocktail to enjoy with a couple of friends, look no further.
10/23/2007 Posted by nuyoguru23
Walked in on a Friday night, for a friends gathering and surprisingly is wasn't too crowded. I went all the way towards the back to meet up with the friends you had already been waiting there. it was nice to see how long the place actually goes back, into the back room which could easily hold a party of 30. <BR> So, It's a party and i wanted a drink... the back was crowded with my friends, so i decided to go to the bar and order my drink... no big deal considering it was a cash ONLY spot. right? wrong.... As i look at the menu at the bar, the bartender barks at me that there are menus at the back tables. I explained that i did see any and just wanted to see what liquor they had available, she again said, angrily, that they should be there and i need to order from the back. Now, i was was in a mood, but I proceeded to head back the back room to order my drink... it took about another 10 minutes before someone came back and even took anyones order. After i ordered and more people showed up, the heat from the stuffy room got disturbing due to the lack of ventilation. as the party grew and the service grew worse, the entire party decide to relocate to a location that can better suit our size and had service to match. I just wanted my drink, but i guess you can no longer or at the bar any more. Stop being pretentious just because you are in a cool location and be better to the customers.
Pros: nice location, looked kool inside
Cons: bad service, could not handle a large party, rude
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