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Bin 71

237 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10023
at 71st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-362-5446 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.3 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish/Tapas
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Hours

Mon-Tue, 4:30pm-1am; Wed-Sun, noon-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

B, C at 72nd St.; 1, 2, 3 at 72nd St.

Prices

$9-$28

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

With a few Morningside Heights exceptions, the wine-and-panini-bar craze that’s overtaken New York has steered clear of the Upper West Side. Handsome, snug Bin 71 fills the void with an appealing small-plates menu that extends beyond pressed sandwiches and cured meats to pink-snapper sashimi, polenta baked with Vermont’s pungent Bayley Hazen blue, and a papa-bear-size bowl of cod-fish soup. Predictably packed at night, the spot’s a bit neglected and extremely inviting during the day, when it caters to solo lunchers watching tennis on the flat-screen and sipping generous pours by the capacious Ravenscroft glass.

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Food: 7.3
Service: 7.3
Décor: 7.0
Value: 6.3

A favorite spot...

girlabouttown from 10017 | Posted on 11/1/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

If you like a friendly environment, where folks are having a light meal, tasting and enjoying wines, and generally relaxing in a non-"scene" and classy, easy-going way... this is the place. Yes, it is a touch crowded, because it is small. But, it is great to linger inside the wide-open french doors, observing passers-by on the street while catching up with a friend. The wine list is excellent and well-priced. The food is just right and much better than would be expected from a small wine bar. I make a point to go back to this "find" whenever I am in the neighborhood. Just right.

A Touch of Class

livealittle from | Posted on 11/27/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Finally, a touch of class has arrived on the UWS. Bin 71 is a wonderful neighborhood wine bar! I think the prices are great considering the quality of food is excellent. I heard it's a father-son place too. The dad's the chef and his son had the concept and passion for the restaurant business. It shows. I suggest you go early - it fills up fast and so does your wine glass with a beautiful list and generous pour.

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