Brandy Library Lounge

(212) 226-5545

25 N Moore St
New York, NY 10013 40.72 -74.0073

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca

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Brandy Library Lounge

Brandy Library Lounge

What People Are Saying About Brandy Library Lounge

The Editor

Erin Behan

Citysearch

The Scene – A hushed, reverent air fills this wood-paneled space, with murmurs of sweet nothings and hedge funds gently breaking the silence. Comfy chairs drawn around low tables, a faux fireplace and a "library" of brandies, scotches, rums and wines lining the walls--all work together to recall a gentleman's study. The bar, topped with glimmering tiles, offers the best vantage point for sampling the voluminous leather-bound menu, broken out by hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, liquors and even a short cigar menu for smoking on the terrace. – – The Draw – The…

1 Star Rating: Poor

11/14/09

bizarre staff and management

by RSI

management and staff awkwardly try to impose their warped sense of sophistication on their clientele....

we got comments that we were being too loud (we were not), that our group (of 9) was too big for the table (which was perhaps a tight squeeze, but sufficiently large), that it was against policy to split the party into two (despite the bar being nearly empty). staff constantly hovering around us. just a bizarre preoccupation with their clientele.

all of this while we endured overly studied pours of bourbon, precisely measured (waiter would stoop down so he could view the level of liquid in the glass at eye level)... slow service and assured comments like, "it is worth the wait". Felt like saying "I'm not looking for a ridiculously special vodka soda here - save the pomp and circumstance because it's annoying"

by way of context, was with a group of ivy league professionals, well dressed, well behaved and, with the possible exception of myself, very sophisticated...

  • Pros: good selection of bourbon, scotch, etc.
  • Cons: bizarre staff awkwardly impose faux-sophistication
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/14/09

TERRIBLE MANAGEMENT

by RRK

Very unexpected, but terrible management. Unaccomodating, inflexible, not tolerant of groups over 6 or people who are having a "fun time". Trys to portray exclusive, but fails. Would not go back, much better spots in the city.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/24/09

terrible service, terrible attitude

by vignesh

Over pretentious.. none of them are remotely nice. They treated us like they didnt want us to be there, and ushered us like school kids ..NEVER EVER GOING BACK THERE

  • Pros: the drinks
  • Cons: everything else

The Details on Brandy Library Lounge

Look Good:

The warm dates, wrapped in ham and topped with a sprig of mint, melt in the mouth and offer a nice counterpoint to a well-aged brandy.

The Extras:

Those looking to learn more about spirits should call about the Library's tasting and seminar series. For the well-versed, the bar offers storage for personal bottles, which can be enjoyed for a corkage fee.

When to Go:

Every Monday night, pianist Joel Forester entertains with improvisational jazz.

Category:

Bars & Pubs

Smoking Permitted:

On the patio

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