The Randolph at Broome

(212) 274-0667

349 Broome Street (Between Bowery and Elizabeth Street)
New York, NY 10013 40.719715 -73.994874

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Neighborhoods: Little Italy, NoLita, Downtown

randolphnyc.com

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am-4am

Sat: 8am-4am

Sun: 8am-12am

Last updated 8.05.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Piano Bars, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Coffeehouses

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Bar Menu

Dress Code:

Dressy Casual

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Specialty Cocktails, Late-Night Scene

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About The Randolph at Broome

Featured Review

Alexis Korman

Contributor

Located just far away enough from the crowded bars on Rivington Street, this covert lounge on the border between Nolita and the Lower East Side provides a laid-back place to party--even on weekends--now that the bar’s buzz has died down somewhat. And while a ragtime-era piano near the front door signals the familiar speakeasy theme, the crafty, premium liquor-packed cocktails (created by Milk and Honey alum Matty Gee) aren’t the only thing on offer; you’ll also find a variety of bottled beers along with plenty of Pabst ($5 a pint), which seems to better match this bar’s quasi-divey atmosphere.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
If nothing on the cocktail menu strikes your fancy, just tell one of the mixologists what poison you prefer, and they're usually happy to accommodate.
Save Money:
Knock back cocktails for half-price ($7) during the daily happy hour, which lasts 'til 9pm.
Know Before You Go:
There's a $30 minimum to use a credit card, so bring plenty of cash.
Food Served:
Simple but tasty sandwiches like the ham and chive or PB&J are available for $8.
ambiance
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “the space/decor is decent, crowd an appealing mix actually, but its all about the cocktails.”
  2. “popped my head in and I really loved the decor, my kind of place.”
  3. “my group and i had so much fun at the prince night, though it was definatley a slow start.”
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The bartenders, though the service is not quick, make delicious cocktails.”
  2. “he made us custom drinks that were excellent across the board, even in presentation.”
  3. “we went on a saturday night, and the place was pretty full but the music sucked and the drinks were weak.”
  4. “the drinks are super stiff and made with all kinds of fresh and fancy ingredients, but your friendly neighborhood $6 vodka-soda vendor this place is definitely not”
  5. “Dancing, pretty people galore, and good drinks is what you encounter when you come here.”
  6. “Dancing, pretty people galore, and good drinks!”
  7. “the space/decor is decent, crowd an appealing mix actually, but its all about the cocktails.”
  8. “It was already one of my favorites when it was M Bar, but this latest incarnation currently holds the title of my favorite bar/lounge in the city.”
  9. “Basically they just steal credit cards and charge erroneous amounts, in addition to serving mediocre drinks.”
  10. “The drinks were top notch and the service was impeccable!”
  11. “Fantastic jazz and amazing drinks!”
  12. “the best place (drink) on earth”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders, though the service is not quick, make delicious cocktails.”
  2. “the food was surprisingly good also (there's some alidoro sandwich shop relationship) + there was live music, very cool.”
  3. “the drinks are super stiff and made with all kinds of fresh and fancy ingredients, but your friendly neighborhood $6 vodka-soda vendor this place is definitely not”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “the best place (drink) on earth”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Overall, I most definitely will come back for more from this fabulous speak-easy.”
service
87.5% positive
  1. “Dancing, pretty people galore, and good drinks is what you encounter when you come here.”
  2. “the drinks are super stiff and made with all kinds of fresh and fancy ingredients, but your friendly neighborhood $6 vodka-soda vendor this place is definitely not”
  3. “The bartenders, though the service is not quick, make delicious cocktails.”
  4. “Oh, and for those people who are like me and get hungry again after drinking for a few hours, they just started serving these amazing panini (not exactly sure what was in the one I had - all I remember is truffle oil) that are the perfect late night snack”
  5. “The knowledge of his bartenders was very impressive.”
  6. “Have no idea how the people below could be unhappy.”
  7. “Dancing, pretty people galore, and good drinks!”
  8. “The drinks were top notch and the service was impeccable!”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “This place is awful, it's a waste of money.”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “my group and i had so much fun at the prince night, though it was definatley a slow start.”
  2. “The bartenders, though the service is not quick, make delicious cocktails.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/12/09

Fabulous atmosphere, Fabulous cocktails!

by Kxx at Citysearch

Dropped by The Randolph last night and I cannot say anything bad about this place besides the prices, but you pay for the fabulous-ness of the place to drink and be merry. Have no idea how the people below could be unhappy. The bartenders, though the service is not quick, make delicious cocktails. I asked the head bartender to surprise me with a gin cocktail, and I'm not sure what I got back, but it was delicious. The crowd is swanky and hipsterish, my favorite kind. I don't know what those couple comments are talking about with the door policy?? There isn't one as far as I know. Overall, I most definitely will come back for more from this fabulous speak-easy.

  • Pros: specialty cocktails, relaxed atmosphere, crowd
  • Cons: expensive, small
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/13/09

Not cool man, not cool.

by spure2003 at Citysearch

I walked by the Randolph yesterday while running a work errand. I popped my head in and I really loved the decor, my kind of place. Unfortunately the 'tender' was in the back I guess doing some stock stuff, so I decided to come back the next day. You know how nice it is to have a cool looking bar literally right around the corner from work....if you don't....well I don't either (so sad). I finally popped in again this afternoon and there were some financial guys at the bar starting early (it is Friday, why not!). I asked the lovely female bartender for a drink menu and the draft prices.....this is where it went downhill fast. The average cocktail is around 14-15 dollas', I'm a beer man myself so I was bummed to here about the 8 dolla' pint! OUCH! It still hurts when I say it. She did however tell me they had PBR for 5 dollas a pint, really are they serious? If that isn't enough to keep me out of this joint, reading the reviews about the door thing is ye old nail in the coffin. There are too many other establishments to visit in this area after work that have happy hours (attitude adjustment hours), Von, Slainte, Tom & Jerry, and a slew of others in the area. In this economic climate you have to go were your buck has the most weight and this place is not it. Cheers!

  • Pros: Fun decor, not snooty
  • Cons: the prices are super snooty
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/09

Just couldn't resist responding to the idiot below me

by Boomski at Citysearch

To the idiot below me who is criticizing this place because they served you four roses "whisky" instead of Jack Daniels. Four Roses IS bourbon you idiot (a very good one at that). Obviously you have no idea what you are talking about. Bourbon IS a type of whisky. Whiskies = Bourbon, Rye, Irish, and Scotch. Why don't you stay up in Murray hill and do your shots of jack daniels with your friends from ohio state.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/30/09

Worst bar in NYC

by yipblaze at Citysearch

I was in town visiting friends and unfortunately was taken to The Randolph. The beer selection is non-existent and the bartenders take pride not only in being rude but also in being bad at their job. When I asked for a shot of Jack Daniels they gave me Four Roses instead which isn't even a bourbon. Any bartender worth his bottle opener should know the difference between whiskey and bourbon. As I went to close out my tab I noticed they had overcharged me. I guess they were hoping I was too drunk to realize. I would imagine they do that sort of thing on a nightly basis. The only reason I would ever go back there would be to dispute a double charge that showed up on my bank account. Steer clear of this jip joint that can't even get a simple shot of bourbon right.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/15/08

Fantastic jazz and amazing drinks!

by ilm42 at Citysearch

It was already one of my favorites when it was M Bar, but this latest incarnation currently holds the title of my favorite bar/lounge in the city... The "mixologist" cocktail creations take the drinks to a whole new level (current favorite the Strawberry Cucumber Fizz), and I LOVE the addition of live jazz on Tuesday and Friday nights. While celebrity sightings are always fun (I won't name names...), I'm hoping it doesn't get so trendy that you can't even get in! Oh, and for those people who are like me and get hungry again after drinking for a few hours, they just started serving these amazing panini (not exactly sure what was in the one I had - all I remember is truffle oil) that are the perfect late night snack.

  • Pros: Creative Cocktails, Live Jazz
  • Cons: I think the secret is out on this place unfortunately...

The Details on The Randolph at Broome

Place Categories:

  • amazing custom drinks
  • pretty full place
  • pretty people
  • very energetic crowd
  • unique experience
  • fancy ingredients
  • very cool live music
  • delicious cocktails
  • mediocre drinks
  • perfect snack
  • really loved decor
  • slow start
  • favorite barlounge
  • sucked music
  • friendly neighborhood
  • fantastic jazz
  • impeccable service
  • amazing panini
  • fabulous speakeasy
  • worst attitude
  • nice everything
  • decent spacedecor
  • very impressive knowledge
  • surprisingly good food