Redemption Cocktail Lounge and Cafe

(212) 319-4545

1003 2nd Ave (53rd Street)
New York, NY 10022 40.7569 -73.9672

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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-4am

Last updated 4.11.12

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, After Work

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What People Are Saying About Redemption Cocktail Lounge and Cafe

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The Scene – The bright front area screams "sports bar" with its flat-screen TVs, high-backed chairs and wraparound windows; while the low wooden tables, cobblestone walls and DJ booth in the back evoke a hipper, loungy feel. Retro touches, like an old-fashioned cash register and wood-burning stove, mix with more modern stylings, like funky white speakers and electric blue lighting. The effect is visually intriguing if disjointed. – – The Draw – The after-work crowd of 20- and 30-somethings appreciate the '80s music and happy-hour deals on beer and sangria. But there's…

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Happy Hour:
Happy hour is from 6pm to 9pm on weekdays.
The Extras:
In the warmer months, the giant windows are opened and prime people-watching outdoor seating is available.
Food Served:
Patrons can visit for brunch, lunch or dinner. A late-night selection of finger foods is available from 11pm to 2am.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Everyone made us feel so comfortable I would highly recommend this venue for a great night out.”
  2. “This bar is always a fun place to be, with the friendly employees and great music always playing, Its never overwhelming or abnoxious.”
  3. “The candles, brick walls, and red accents created a warm, inviting atmosphere.”
  4. “The price was right, the drinks were good, and the atmosphere excellent.”
  5. “The atmosphere is great and the design of the bar adds something new and different to the area.”
  6. “Great spot for fun with friends”
  7. “Plus the fun cocktails and sweet happy hour specials are affordable, I would deff recommend hanging out at redemption”
  8. “The renovated room is SO cosy, comfortable and great for parties of around 30.”
drinks
80.0% positive
  1. “The bar had a great crowd.”
  2. “The room is perfect with it's own bar, coaches and tables.”
  3. “This bar is always a fun place to be, with the friendly employees and great music always playing, Its never overwhelming or abnoxious.”
  4. “The bar is always full.”
  5. “Bottom line is; its a great after work bar, with the bonus of having an excellent brunch!”
  6. “love coming here with friends or a boy :) The hummus and spniach dip is my favorite, but the food is suprisingly aweome for a bar.”
  7. “They were recommended as a great place to have a private party, however, we were offered tables by the bar or half the section in the back.”
  8. “The price was right, the drinks were good, and the atmosphere excellent.”
  9. “The owners are sooooo nice also- always buying us drinks.”
  10. “Horrible drinks, horrible service, horrible everything.”
  11. “The atmosphere is great and the design of the bar adds something new and different to the area.”
  12. “The drink prices were reasonable and the service was amazing.”
  13. “Great drinks, good food, great service and attentive staff”
  14. “Everyone loved the place, the drinks, the food platters Anthony made up and had an amazing time.”
  15. “would never recommend this bar to anybody.”
  16. “had a good time listening to the music and downing my drinks with Stacy in full force.”
  17. “With so many options in this area, who wants to be served watered down drinks nad warm beers by clueless bartenders while sweating from the heat and humidity?”
  18. “I'm sure this is a great place to grab a drink, but DO NOT listen to the reviews about having a party here unless you want to walk away VERY dissapointed.”
  19. “They have a great drinks with such creations as blueberry pomegranate margaritas and mango pomegranate mojitos.”
  20. “Plus the fun cocktails and sweet happy hour specials are affordable, I would deff recommend hanging out at redemption”
food quality
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The food is yummy and talk about hotties!”
  2. “Great drinks, good food, great service and attentive staff”
  3. “The food was amazing and seemed to never stop coming.”
  4. “The food at this place was decent.”
  5. “Not only were the fries cold and underdone but they could not even get putting cheese the burgers right on right.”
  6. “The food was just great.”
  7. “The fries were good but that doesn't make up for the rest.”
  8. “love coming here with friends or a boy :) The hummus and spniach dip is my favorite, but the food is suprisingly aweome for a bar.”
  9. “The service was incredibly slow, they gave my friend the wrong chicken dish.”
  10. “Slow service, didn't get what we ordered, mediocre food.”
  11. “Everyone loved the place, the drinks, the food platters Anthony made up and had an amazing time.”
  12. “Slow service, mediocre food.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a great menu and a great brunch deal.”
  2. “had my engagement party here and the new menu and staff were awesome.”
  3. “With so many options in this area, who wants to be served watered down drinks nad warm beers by clueless bartenders while sweating from the heat and humidity?”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “I'm sure this is a great place to grab a drink, but DO NOT listen to the reviews about having a party here unless you want to walk away VERY dissapointed.”
  2. “think this is a great place for”
  3. “The best thing about this place is the great music.”
  4. “They were recommended as a great place to have a private party, however, we were offered tables by the bar or half the section in the back.”
  5. “Wow, talk about a manager who completely ruins a great place.”
  6. “Looks like a great place when the weather gets warm since all the windows/doors will be open.”
service
75.64000129699707% positive
  1. “The staff is extremely friendly and on top of it, not bad looking either:-) I will be having my birthday party and everyone who had a bad expierience at redemption can come to my party, it will be a quaranted good time!”
  2. “Although, I disapprove of the obvious management imposed dress code for cocktail waitresses (which I'm sure is geared at all the hard-working males in midtown east), I still like the place.”
  3. “The staff was so nice espcially my barmaid Nicole.”
  4. “The service was incredibly slow, they gave my friend the wrong chicken dish.”
  5. “Great drinks, good food, great service and attentive staff”
  6. “This bar is always a fun place to be, with the friendly employees and great music always playing, Its never overwhelming or abnoxious.”
  7. “Wow, talk about a manager who completely ruins a great place.”
  8. “The drink prices were reasonable and the service was amazing.”
  9. “Slow service, mediocre food.”
  10. “like Redemption for the staff and customers that just seem to "get it" more.”
  11. “The appetizers were outstanding, and the overall service was great.”
  12. “With so many options in this area, who wants to be served watered down drinks nad warm beers by clueless bartenders while sweating from the heat and humidity?”
  13. “had my engagement party here and the new menu and staff were awesome.”
  14. “Horrible drinks, horrible service, horrible everything.”
  15. “Slow service, didn't get what we ordered, mediocre food.”
  16. “The staff is pretentious, conceited, and out of control rude to their patrons.”
  17. “posh/trendy. The staff is always nice, no cover and there is never a dumb line to get it, though sometimes it does get too crowded.”
  18. “The staff is warm and friendly and the music is awesome.”
  19. “Disappointing at first, but GREAT service for my birthday in the end!”
  20. “They had no coat check last Friday and it was freezing and raining, but the manager was nice enough to take our coats and put in his office.”
  21. “BUT they made a great comeback, with their excellent waitress (I feel terrible for forgetting her name) and quick clean up of the private room.”
  22. “The bartenders aren't especially friendly but they apparently produced a sweet calendar.”
  23. “have always have and have had good service and a fantastic time.”
  24. “Our bartender, Michelle, was friendly and no one was empty handed through out the night.”
  25. “Anthony was attentive throughout the party and constantly making sure everything was going well and checking if we needed anything else.”
  26. “have never had to wait long to get a table and the service is always great.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The price was right, the drinks were good, and the atmosphere excellent.”
  2. “The drink prices were reasonable and the service was amazing.”
  3. “Plus the fun cocktails and sweet happy hour specials are affordable, I would deff recommend hanging out at redemption”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “The service was incredibly slow, they gave my friend the wrong chicken dish.”
  2. “have never had to wait long to get a table and the service is always great.”
  3. “BUT they made a great comeback, with their excellent waitress (I feel terrible for forgetting her name) and quick clean up of the private room.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/03/12

Worst Experience Ever

by SidA

This place is horrible. I ordered some drinks for me an a friend and spend the time listening to him vent about work while he nurses his drink. Being I'm looking after my friend I finish my drinks and let him nurse his for the rest of the night. He finally orders another round for us after being there close to an hour so I figure, hey easy night, he's done and we've had 4 drinks total. When I go to pay the bill the bartender charges us two extra drinks. I bring it to her attention and she caused a scene. I'm an older guy and didn't feel like getting into it with the anxious bouncers and my friend was completely done, being he's a two drink wonder, so I payed for the error. I was saddened by the lack of responsibility the young lady took for her mistake. The staff need to be more competent and less critical of their shortcomings. I've never seen such arrogance over a simple arithmetic error.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/11

Response to Maria M's Warning

by Eastsidegirl

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/24/11

WARNING TO WOMEN THAT HUNG HERE A YEAR AGO

by Maria M

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/01/10

Great Bar Food!!!

by brownsugga74

I love this place! Been going here for years, bartenders change, chef changes, but the food is always great!! Best Bar Food in NY!! Lunch is great!! They have drinks specials!! WooHoo!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/26/10

NYC Skins fans meet at Redemption in 2010-2011

by Rou212

Redemption will be hosting Redskins fans for the 2010-2011 regular season. For more information, go to www.redemptionnyc dot c0m or see the Facebook page for NYC Redskins Fans.

The Details on Redemption Cocktail Lounge and Cafe

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • always nice staff
  • mediocre food
  • great overall service
  • slow service
  • really love redemption
  • inviting atmosphere
  • great drinks
  • cold fries
  • always full bar
  • great spot
  • comfortable renovated room
  • not especially friendly bartender
  • great crowd
  • rude
  • incredibly helpful anthony
  • too bad lirr
  • good times roll
  • not bother raging hard n
  • sooooo nice owners
  • nice manager
  • loved everyone
  • warm beers
  • great music
  • great new menu
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