The Randolph at Broome
(212) 274-0667
349 Broome Street
New York,
NY
10013
40.7196
-73.995
Neighborhoods: Little Italy, Downtown
What People Are Saying About The Randolph at Broome
The Editor
Amy Abate
Citysearch
Formerly M Bar, the latest incarnation of The Randolph strikes the perfect balance between downtown dive and uber-cool hot spot, with live swing music to boot. In keeping with the vibe of the bar itself--edgy, with a twist of pretentiousness--a cocktail menu designed by Matty Gee (of Milk and Honey and East Side Company fame) features specialty drinks like the Strawberry Cucumber Fizz (cucumber, strawberry, lemon, gin and soda). Upstairs, several booths line the mahogany walls, while a smaller basement lounge packs in the VIPs, who generally prefer to dance on tables than sit at them.
Hits
The crowd is a good mix of creative hipster and young urbanite, with minimal bankers tossed in for good measure.
Misses
Although the lower level is supposedly where "anything goes," the decor is a throwback to the days of partying in your parents' unfinished basement.
User Reviews
spure2003
March 13, 2009
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!
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Boomski
February 06, 2009
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.
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yipblaze
January 30, 2009
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.
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Know Before You Go:
On Friday and Saturday nights, live saxophone and piano players pound out ragtime hits.
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.
Fun Fact:
The Randolph may be serving up the coldest sip in New York: In addition to freezing the booze and glassware, the bar uses Kold-draft ice cubes, which are 40 percent colder than regular ones.
Category:
Nightclubs, Piano Bars, Bars & Pubs, Singles Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
