MercBar

10/24/09

awful experience

by NBC888 at Citysearch

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• Pros: none
• Cons: staff/ bartenderd

04/04/09

bad spot

by we21 at Citysearch

On a high note, I just spoke with the manager. He was really helpful and accomodating. I just hope that that rest of the bar is like that....

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

05/18/08

BEWARE OF THE DRUNKEN BARTENDER!!!

by kenstery2k at Citysearch

I've been a frequent patron for a long time. I was even there with a party of 15 for my birthday last year which I had a great time.

However, last night I had a disappointing experience. I had a party of 8 sitting at a table all night long with the usual waitress servicing all our drinks with a opened tab. We were having a good time except my drink was incorrect, tonic instead of ginger ale with whiskey. What the heck, liquor is liquor, I took it without complaining. At the end, I ordered a shot for the waitress and she gladly accepted.

Everyone was having a good time and when it came for the check, it had about 30+ drinks ordered plus 5 kamikazes which I had no clue how it came about. I brought the check to question at the bar and the waitress had no idea then the bartender next to her said I went up to the bar to order the shots. After explaining to the bartender we have only been ordering drinks through the waitress, I realized he was more drunk than some of the customers was. After seemingly going no where, I was getting annoyed and furious after the drunken bartender now changed his story insisting someone else from my table had ordered the shots at the bar. Finally after listening to the never ending discussion, the waitress apologetically removed the charges from the check.

All I can say the waitresses are usually awesome but beware the drunken bartender and do itemize the check carefully for drinks that the bartender can slapped on without your knowing.

• Pros: Waitresses are awesome
• Cons: Bartenders are rude

07/19/07

Great Service, Solid Atmosphere

by minirayj at Citysearch

I was at Merc Bar for the first time last Tuesday and had a blast. The staff was very friendly and looked like they actually enjoyed being there, plus the cocktails were strong and well mixed. The atmosphere was very relaxed, almost like being at a country lodge in mountains - which can be a welcome relief from the typical Soho madness. I raged hard with Rayj who was there, and I hear celebs frequent the bar often since its located next door to the Mercer Hotel. Solid choice if you're down in Soho.

• Pros: Great Atmosphere, Great Staff
• Cons: Pricey, but you get what you pay for

07/19/07

Hot Spot

by goods2give at Citysearch

This place is great...it is like chill and relaxing but still stylish and classy. The bartenders are super hot also!! The perfect spot to go for a drink after work or anytime you are in the neighborhood. Go and enjoy it!

• Pros: location, service, environment, crowd, drinks
• Cons: none

02/11/06

HORRIBLE, RUDE service

by jillalenier at Citysearch

Went here to meet up with friends - waited 20 minutes outside to enter a half-empty bar. Bouncer continuously made fun of patrons as we waited outside. Once inside joined friends at their table - waitress demanded a credit card, but said we could still order drinks at the bar. After we finished our drinks and were set to order our next round from the waitress, we were kicked out of our table. We explained we were about to order drinks and were told it was too late. After being so rudely removed from our table, we then were pushed around as the rude staff and bar backs pushed through the crowd to get around. Only good thing was the music. Would never go back again - complete waste of time and money

• Pros: music
• Cons: rude service

12/24/05

Great throwback to the ski slopes

by bessdevenow at Citysearch

Went here for the first time last night and LOVED it! It's a great laid back bar w/ great music, a ski lodge like atmosphere, affordable drinks and comfortable cushions... Crowded but not to fullto the brim:) great happy hour bar or a "transition" bar before ending the night somewhere else.

• Pros: atmosphere, price, music

11/07/05

Service kills this place

by robbgb1 at Citysearch

Never met ruder staff. Waitress kept telling everyone to sit down! Threatened to call the bouncer if we continued to stand up in the "seated section". Come on - this is not Yankee stadium. Given the Manhattan competition, this place should be avoided. Go somewhere better with friendlier service.

• Cons: Rude staff

07/02/05

User review by villagenoodle

by villagenoodle at Citysearch

Great place! I love the location, and loved the space they have. The staff was a little absent-minded, but very friendly. From what i hear, it gets extremely crowded on the weekends. I went on a weekday night, and loved it.

• Pros: people watching, location

03/11/05

Great martinis!

by h2thaizzo at Citysearch

The martinis can seriously fit any mood -- bitter, sour, sweet, giddy. I've been here a dozen times and every waitress has been sweet and attentive. And this bar actually serves bar snacks, (private portions of pretzels and salty almonds -- so good!), which helps slow the happy-hour buzz!

• Pros: drinks, service, ambience
• Cons: $15+ martini