Honey

07/02/2008 Posted by morbidiqua

I had been passing Honey by for a few weeks now. They have about 3 different types of cheese fondues and 3 different type of dessert fondues. Several bad things: 1) It was empty inside 2) It was HOT inside. No one bothered to put the A/C on and it's like an oven in there. Why would anyone go to a bar that is hotter inside than outside? 3) The fondue was repulsive... the flavor actually made me a little sick eating it. To say the least my friend and I ate outside because it was too hot inside. We shared the Swiss Fondue for 1-3 people which was $25. They were not very knowledgeable about their food. When I asked what kind of wine they used in the fondue the waitress told me "We don't put wine in the fondue." Oh really? Then why does the menu have white wine as an ingredient in the Swiss Fondue? I will NOT be returning to Honey. Also the bartender was more interested in the game on TV than doing his job.... which couldn't have been that hard considering there was NO ONE IN THE PLACE.

Pros: Nice looking restaurant

Cons: No A/C, unknowledgeable waitstaff, BAD food

06/12/2008 Posted by anniechen39

Me and my friends were just walking around and looking for a place to eat. I actually came across this restaurant because my feet were tired and I really had to sit down so we came into Honey. The tex-mex (??) Cheese fondue was excellent especially the shrimp that came with it. Their champagne dessert fondue wasn't too great and was very sweet but, hey, it's a dessert. I wasn't too satisfied that they didn't have many specialty drinks to choose from but, our waitress, megan, was very sweet and definetly made our night. Her recommendations were very trustworthy and I am definetly coming back, hoping to bring more friends.

Pros: very nice place to lounge and atmosphere is comfortable

Cons: small seats and table

03/09/2008 Posted by trendygrlz

Its funny we went the same night as the person who posted earlier...We didn't have to pay an open bar fee? But the place was definitely average-ish. The hosts didn't give us attitudes but they weren't the best either. The seatings was so small I think you can maybe have two people to a table atmost. And everything was kinda expensive. But the drinks and food was creative - not that filling though.

03/08/2008 Posted by JHBELL

Do not go to this bar!! My friends and I are are tired of the snobby meatpacking atmosphere so after checking out the website, we decided this was worth trying out. WRONG. The website is misleading because it specifically says how different they are from the other bars in the neighborhood. We arrived at the door and were told we absolutely had to pay the $25 open bar fee otherwise we couldn't come in. I drink top shelf liquor and it's a known fact that open bar has a limited selection of liquor and it's all bottom shelf. They would've made more money off of us had they just let us in without the fee. Then, the manager BRIAN MAZZA came out, spoke to us like we were idiots and said he didn't want to deal with us. We paid the fee (stupid) and it was open bar till 12:30. At 12:10, I tried to get a drink and was told the open bar was closed. Now we had to pay for our drinks after paying 25 dollars 30 min. prior. The bartenders were completely rude (maybe they don't like open bar either-less tips). Never coming back.

01/29/2008 Posted by eyssama

if i could give it no stars i would. this places is TERRIBLE! their staff is rude, pushy and stuck up their own asses. the doorman wouldn't let half of my friend into the half empty bar because a line outside is the only way to make people think there's something great going on inside. because there isn't. i mistakenly thought it'd be a chill place to meet a few friends, and was annoyed to find that it was anything but. they held my boyfriend at the door for 20 minutes and when i went out to ask the bartender if he might be in my boyfriend on my birthday he just told me to go inside, and the manager also just kept repeating 'ma'am, go inside, i don't care ma'am you need to get inside.' cute girls and well dressed guys being turned away from a horrible place. take it from me, don't waste your time getting frustrated at this waste of a place, and choose somewhere else to have fun!

Pros: no one will force you to go there

Cons: everything. especially the staff and pricey drinks

01/26/2008 Posted by OrangeJ

I had a horrible time as soon as I got there. The bouncers are unbelievably rude, and won't even listen if you don't fit the look for the night. Bar service is terrible, not only did they mess our drinks up THREE times, but they kept moving us for being in the wrong place. I was there for a private party and we were just treated like random joes off the street. Never again. I have never written a review on cs, but I had such a bad experience I had to share. Instead I walked over to the Hiro Lounge and had a much better time. Advice: Skip it unless you think you're full of yourself. If you do, they'll knock you down a peg anyway.

Pros: Close enough to walk to other nice bars.

Cons: The staff.

01/11/2008 Posted by enoren

Great place for fondue!!!! They serve a great maple syrup fondue late night when everyone is definitely hungry. The doorman, Brian is great as well. They do have a door policy but it's not like the ridiculous clubs in the area. My friends and I ordered a few bottles and had a table and everything went perfectly. Definitely come to this place for a good crowd, relaxed night, and great music.

Pros: Crowd, hot staff, good music

12/21/2007 Posted by jhunn

Just be careful with this place! They double charged my credit card ! When I tried calling to resolve this with them they so were so unhelpful. They sounded annoyed that I was even calling them to begin with. They said there would be no way to prove I didn't order the same thing twice. Just plain rude. I've gone to plenty of bars and restaurants in New York and I have never had this problem. Thankfully, it's not a huge amount but its still an annoying process to go through. Watch your credit card statement after coming here because they are doing something suspicious! It wasn't that great of a place either. Bathrooms smelled liked a sewer which I went to after ordering the chocolate fondue (was good at the time) but then I saw the filthy bathrooms - which are located by the kitchen and was completely grossed out with the place!

11/25/2007 Posted by manpes12

We went to Honey last Saturday for a friends bday but the bouncers were so nasty that they ruined our mood for the whole night. They think that they are running the hottest club in town but all it really is is a small bar with rude employees, a bad sound system and a poorly distributed bar. You couldn't even hear the music which was not that good anyways. I work as a promoter and I know that this is not the way a bar should be run. I definitely would not recommend this bar to anyone and don't intend to ever go back to this place.

Pros: decoration

Cons: service, music, distribution of the bar

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11/08/2007 Posted by 2ccaro

I would go just for their Fondue fries, which are unlike anything I've ever had. But the service is great too, I always get treated really well. This is all around a great place and the fact that they serve ridiculous food at 3am is amazing. P.S. The only time I've ever seen someone get hastled at the door is when they came in stupid drunk and stumbling down the stairs. Other than that everyone is very chill.

Pros: Food, crowd, drinks all great.

Cons: none