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(212) 929-4360
20 7th Ave
(Cross Streets Leroy Street)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7304
-74.0048
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Hours:
Daily 7pm-3am
Last updated 4.14.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Cash
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What People Are Saying About Little Branch
Featured Review
Erin Behan
Contributor
The Scene – A perilous flight of stairs initiates drinkers into a strikingly bare room, accented by a corrugated metal ceiling, unadorned walls and a distressed concrete floor. A tin-wrapped bar anchors the dimly lit space, and high-backed booths line one wall. A curio cabinet filled with antique bar ware and an upright piano add flourish to the subdued mix of couples and friends lingering over drinks. – – The Draw – Devotees of mixologist Sasha Petraske, who owns New York's hidden speakeasy Milk & Honey and the open-to-all East Side Company Bar, come for the cocktails…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- A complimentary tray of crispy Indian crackers is often served with the drinks.
- What to Drink:
- If nothing suits your fancy on the menu, ask the bartender to whip you up something original. Additionally, Little Branch also serves Czechvar, Newcastle Brown Ale and Hoegaarden, plus a red and a white wine.
| ambiance | 75.0% positive |
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| drinks | 73.68000030517578% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 33.3299994468689% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 50.0% positive |
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| value | 20.0% positive |
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09/10/09
Really Disappointed
by mochibear
I've always enjoyed the cocktails at Little Branch. Yes, the blocks of ice are huge, but I appreciate how they're crafted by hand. What I didn't appreciate, however, was our obnoxious waiter. Who knows what his problem was, but all I know is that I'll never go back.
- Pros: Tasty beverages
- Cons: Snotty waiter, not so little blocks of ice
03/20/09
Best cocktails in NY!
by Brooklyn1
Just tell them your favorite spirits, mixers, tastes and they'll mix you up a cocktail based on that - they get it right every time!!!!
- Pros: The cocktails!
- Cons: Cash only..
01/25/09
Good mood
by trimiami
I have only been once so I can only give 4 stars, but I liked it a lot. Nicely hidden door, so it doesn't attract drunk loud people. Small place but they don't let it get overcrowded, therefore, better to go on a week night to avoid a long wait outside. Good date place, dim lights, quiet so you can talk comfortably. The drinks are amazing, nicely presented and delicious. The bartender was helpful and friendly. I have been meaning to go back for awhile now.
- Pros: ambience
- Cons: can wait long on weekend night
01/06/09
best cocktails in town
by foodie3462
Definitely a must if you are from out of town...no comparison to Milk n Honey, Pegu Club, Angel's Share, these cocktails are worth every penny!!
- Pros: great cocktails
- Cons: seeing gross celebs
08/04/08
Horrible Attitude and Customers Treated Very Badly
by tsomo
I've gone to Little Branch off and on for years, and unfortunately, have witnessed its dramatic decline. The change has been so drastic that rumors of it changing hands have been passed around. I've witnessed it change from a classy, underground, chilled-out lounge with custom drinks and great music... to a frat-row, Wall St populated, shadow of a mid-town bar rife with snobs (customers and staff alike). My most recent (and officially last) visit culminated in the "staff" yelling at me. Here's the story: Went there on an empty Sunday night with friends. Sat at a booth, ordered, had drinks. While we were leaving, the waiter made a rude comment to one of my friends. When I asked the waiter why he had said that, he told me that our tip wasn't big enough. I was flabbergasted. I asked to speak to the manager and was told that the bartender, waiter and busboy WERE the manager (bad policy to not have someone to reign your staff in when they get out of control). I explained to them that if they expected a certain percentage of tip, they should include it in the ticket. They very loudly and rudely told me to leave, and on the way out, yelled insults at me. I've never been treated like that in even the grungiest bars in NYC, much less one that charges $12 flat rate for every cocktail. If the staff (and "manager", I guess) can't make a good hourly rate from a place that charges $12 per cocktail... If they feel the need to insult their customers for being a couple of dollars short of what THEY expected from the tip (not what the service was actually worth)... They should take it up with the owner, not take it out on the customers. If I was the owner (apparently still the same one that owns Milk and Honey), I would re-staff as soon as possible. Treating your patrons like this is always a big mistake... especially in economically hard times. I've recommended Little Branch to people before... never again.
- Pros: n/a
- Cons: Horribly Rude Staff, Overpriced Tiny Drinks, Not Worth It!
The Details on Little Branch
Place Categories:
- like sweet drinks
- pretty great date place
- never order drinks
- best cocktails
- helpful bartender
- loved atmosphere
- outstanding service
- obnoxious waiter
- recommend aviation
- enjoy customers
- great piece band playing
- recommended little branch
- rude doorman
- huge blocks
- favorite mixers
- favorite spirits
- great option
- like ginger
- insult need
- great music
- like chunks
- perfect bar
- cold staff
- rude comment
- not good hourly rate
