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100% ambiance
“The music was also really nice; not too loud, but loud enough to support the atmosphere.”
90% drinks
“The atmosphere, lighting, drinks, food, and staff all create the perfect spot for any date.”
100% food quality
“nice staff, fabulous finger food.”
100% menu variety
“They have an excellent selection of martini's and the staff is extremely helpful and accommodating.”
100% overall
“great place.”
77% service
“Good quiet relaxed vibe; HORRIBLE wait staff - so bad it ruins the experience”
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January 01, 2009
Clueless management.
I've been an on and off regular since 1999, but the last 2 Mondays I've been there it's been the same. And waiting 10mins for a dry Martini when the lounge is empty... it's ridiculous! But my date realized what was going on, a blonde girl behind the bar talking and following the bartender as a shadow, from the time we arrive: 9pm, until we left : last call.
I just wanted to tell her to let the guy make my drink! I asked who she was and I was told she's the manager! After being charged $15.5 for each Martini I would expect a better management...
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November 25, 2008
Good quiet relaxed vibe; HORRIBLE wait staff - so bad it ruins the experience.
For the prices, much better choices around.
Staff is slow/non-attentive considering a smaller bar. Also quick to snap (especially rude, considering I was with a young work crowd spending over $1K).
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October 05, 2007
A shrine to sophistication and drinking like a grown-up..
The Scene
Once your eyes adjust to the dark, you'll see why New Yorkers covet Temple's mysterious charms. For most, it's love at first sight of the stained wood, black marble and dim deco sconces, which is why fans refuse to have a drink here with just anyone. Tucked in the shadows, you get the feeling this spot will exist forever. It's a feeling worth saving for an escapade with real potential.
The Draw
Aside from the elegant atmosphere, the easy piano music and lovely lady legends of jazz murmuring in your ear, there are the strong drinks, a staggering vodka list, lovable bowls of popcorn on the table, and the sigh of relief that somewhere this effortless really exists. The lithe waitresses are in perfect taste and timing. Without gimmick or theme, here's a bar for adults that says, "You've made it."
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November 29, 2006
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332 Lafayette St (Cross Street: Bleecker Street)
New York, NY 10012View Map
(212) 925-4242
Directions: 6 at Bleecker St; B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette
Editorial Review
A shrine to sophistication and drinking like a grown-up.
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April 17, 2006
Get of your high horse!.
The pretentiousess was sufforcating!
I went with a couple of friends and was floored by the stuck up and rather robotic attitude. This is definitely not a place for having fun. The staff seemed almost uncomfortable and was overattentive and pretty clueless.
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February 24, 2006
User review by poodlenyc. Temple Bar is a georgeous, sophisticated cocktail lounge with a romantic ambiance. Drinks are excellent, but service is rather mediocre. Beware of gratuity charges!
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March 30, 2005
closing spot. Temple is a great spot for intimate conversation and perfect drinks. End your night out here once you've reached your b&t quota and/or you want to have actual conversation with someone. The drinks are excellent, the appetizers passable. While the servers are attentive and undeniably attractive in their little black dresses, they occasionally struggle with the complexities of handling your order.
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June 06, 2004
UPTIGHT WAITRESSES!!!. My friends and I walked in and it was packed with people but it was so quiet in there. everybody was dead serious and just stood there drinking...when my friends and I cracked jokes amongst ourselves, we were shushed by the waitress and told to keep it down... what kind of bar doesn't allow you to have a good time? this place was too uptight and serious... I would never recommend this place unless it was someone i hated.
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May 27, 2004
Martini?...Yes!!. Temple Bar has become one of my favorites places to enjoy a cocktail. If you're a martini fan, this is the place to go. Quiet, relaxed atmoshpere provides the perfect date environment. Staff is always been helpful, patiently explaining the subtle differences between their abundant selection of vodkas.
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May 24, 2004
Awesome. This bar is quietly tucked away from the busy bar scene. They have an excellent selection of martini's and the staff is extremely helpful and accommodating. The dinig area is cozy, private, and perfect for a date night!
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