Employees Only
New York, NY 10014-2854
Phone: (212) 242-3021
- Cross Street:
- Between Christopher Street and West 10th Street
- Directions:
- A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W 4th St; 1 at Christopher St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6pm-4am, Sat-Sun 11am-4am
Editorial Review for Employees Only – by Erin Behan
The Scene
A mysterious fortune teller at the entrance sets the stage for the elegant, sexy haven inside. The richly appointed interior, meant to evoke a 1920s speakeasy, glows from the warmth of the mahogany-covered walls and soft lighting. The mustachioed mixologists--outfitted in white chef-style shirts--work a bar populated with a fashionable downtown crowd. A skylight adds romance to the raised back room, where diners sample dishes such as sauteed oysters, steak tartare and stuffed pork loin.
The Draw
While the staff graciously asks patrons if they're staying for dinner, most of the action swirls around the bar (gently warmed by a fire in the winter). The smooth Pimm's Cup, made with Cointreau, fresh lime and ginger soda, has just the right touches of cucumber and mint. To awaken the taste buds, try the bright Ginger Smash, a muddle of ginger root and cranberries, mixed with gin and apple liqueur.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIn the summer months, the backyard garden opens for an alfresco experience.
On the MenuThe list of wines by the glass include a local choice: a rose from the Wolffer Estate in the Hamptons. Whites and reds by the bottle are also available, most between $40 and $50 a bottle.
The ExtrasDrop by for brunch between 11am and 4pm on weekends.
User Reviews for Employees Only
01/25/2008 Posted by truereview
food is unmemorable, but it is a great drink spot. they should just turn the back into a place for more drinking. bar is great. fabu ginger smash!
Pros: pricey, but tasty drinks - and what is pricey anymore anyway
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
01/02/2008 Posted by ipg
I went here on a Friday night with a group of friends. The space was ok, nothing too fabulous.... and it was way too crowded. The bouncer was a total d**k and asked us not to come back just because he didn't like some of our other friends that he wouldn't let in. That is fine with me since this was my first and last time in this horrible place.
Pros: nice bartender
Cons: small, crowded, rude bouncer
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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