Shebeen

03/05/08

Cozy Cocktails

by miskafied

I'm part of a weekly Wednesday drinking group of 30 or so regulars who love to drink, geek out, talk and eat after work. We check out a different bar each week. We've been kicking around the city for 12 years. In that time we've visited several hundred bars (with repeats of faves). We visited Shebeen recently and were pleasantly surprised. It felt like we were hanging out in someone's living room. We sat by the window facing the sidewalk. We were on display for passersby, but we weren't concerned too much since we knew our Big Brother experience was fleeting. The cocktails were worthwhile, the service was good and the space felt cozy. The place is a good place to hang with friends who are out for a nice time to chat and play catch up.

• Pros: Cozy Atmosphere
• Cons: It May Become Trendy

02/23/08

Service keeps me coming

by corsi75

Love this bar. Very relaxed atmosphere and good tunes. Drinks are excellent. But one of the best reasons to go is the quality service. Extremely cute bartender who makes sure you are completely satisfied. I have to have a visit at least once a week.

01/12/08

Great Intimate Atmosphere

by dhart52215

I first went there at the suggestion of one of my friends. I had a difficult time finding it because the front door was open and there was no name anywhere else (the name is on the front door only).

Inside I found a warm, inviting atmosphere. The bartenders are very friendly and make very good drinks. I like strong drinks and the specialty martinis are not strong. But the unusual flavors are worth it. i would definitely recommend this bar to anyone.

01/09/08

My Favorite Bar in NYC!!

by joanne543

A friend of mine recommended this spot for its great music and chilled atmosphere. Being a whisky-only drinker, she forgot to mention they had the most incredible drink list. Between my friends and I, we tried almost every martini - WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT being my personal favorite! The bartenders were really friendly and super fast considering the workmanship each drink required. Although the bar was really crowded, our couches and large table gave us plenty of space to lounge. It's been really a long time since I've had such a great night out!

01/09/08

Best martinis in NYC!

by dnj19277

i've had many wonderful nights at Shebeen, which is why i'm writing this review, to support them (i don't usually write reviews)! i choose to return regularly because it's a very warm and welcoming bar - a sort of home away from home for me and others in the neighbourhood (though i'm not from the area, i travel via subway at least 30 mins to get there!)... the owners' standards are very high and it shows!! the decor is stylish yet unpretentious, the drinks are delicious (try the lyche martini!), the service is attentive and quick, and there's always captivating music coming from the dj booth - there's really nothing negative i can say about this place... i wish more bars would learn from them!

• Pros: Martinis! Martinis! Martinis!
• Cons: None...

12/29/07

Talk about bad customer service

by annaeunlee

Wow, looking at all the reviews and from MY OWN EXPERIENCE, this place is notorious for bad service. Drinks were nothing special compared to any other decent bars in NYC. I should have read the reviews before going to this place with my friends. Not the friendliest bartendar (but was very friendly to some hot chic ordering drinks)....and HORRIBLE waitress (who claims to be the owner).

This place was a little too empty for me and my friends to have fun.

• Pros: Can't think of any
• Cons: bad service and not so great ambience

12/17/07

Unnecessary Rude Service

by beans1010

I was also there this past weekend and I felt like I entered the someone's home as an unwelcome guest! Unnecessary rude service especially considering that the bar was empty outside of me and my 2 guy friends. Especially the bartender who I asked to recommend a drink promptly responded with "I can't help you if you don't know what you like." !!! I agree, the drinks might be good but it's not something you can't find anywhere else without the disgusting service. No drink is that good.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Poor service, Rude help and Major attitude

12/16/07

RUDEST SERVICE EVER

by jennay323

To preface, this is the first time I've ever posted a review but I was so horrified by the service that I had to post something.

I was there for an open bar party where each guest had pre-paid for 2 hours. I had 2 drinks at my table because my gf got me one but I was still finishing up my own drink when the OWNER of the bar came over and told us it was illegal (?!?!) for a customer to have 2 drinks at a time and promptly took my FULL second drink and dumped it. I guess she felt it was better to throw it away than for me to drink it.

To boot, when I was walking out with my girlfriend (who was already irritaeted by the HORRIBLE service, she said "I'm never coming here" when the OWNER (short brunette wearing black hoodie) followed us out and shouted back "PLEASE DON'T" in the street. I would be forgiving if it was someone in the help staff (the tall bartender was also cold and rude by the way) but she owns the bar!!! She should get out of this business.....

• Pros: Martinis were actually good
• Cons: But not good enough to override the horrendous service

12/03/07

Great Local Lounge!

by kristinetdb

After dinner at Cafe Habana, stumbled into Shebeen by accident. Great martinis,

honey gimlet is the best! We were there quite early but chill, non-yuppie crowd.

Great place to lounge and catch up with friends after work, plus not jam packed and great music

too!

• Pros: Martinis, not crowded, music

10/02/07

Favorite Bar in Manhattan! Best kept secret and friendly South African staff

by ihw

Shebeen is an excellent choice for an intimate drink with a friend or date, or perfect for a mid size gathering. The wait staff is always very accomadating and they make the best martinis on the planet, seriously. The lychee, strawberryy balsmic and watermelon (when in season) are not to be missed. The best one is the godiva chocolate martini though! Drink prices are still pretty reasonable so a night out here will not leave your wallet empty. Shebeen is a very relaxed atmosphere yet still feels like a very hip and cool place to hang out without being snobby or pretentious. A bonus is that its a great place for a private party, either during the week or on a Saturday night (if you rent it out early enough before it gets too crowded). You can have food brought in and the staff will go out of their way to help you plan and organize. Shebeen never gets so loud that you can not hear yourself speak or your company, which is rare in a bar in NYC these days. I highly highly recommend a visit to this wonderful little SoHo spot. You will not be disappointed.

• Pros: Friendly staff, Amazing martinis, Available for private parties, Not too loud or crowded , Comfy couches