03/13/09

Not cool man, not cool.

by spure2003

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

02/06/09

Just couldn't resist responding to the idiot below me

by Boomski

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.

01/30/09

Worst bar in NYC

by yipblaze

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.