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The Back Room

102 Norfolk St., New York, NY, 10002
nr. Delancey St.
212-228-5098

6.4

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Bartenders From Hell

semperabsurdum from 10598 | Posted on 11/21/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

The atmosphere may easily excite freshly minted wall street money mangers and other farmland shut-ins newly replanted to NYC from the midwest, and the oh-so-jaded bartenders may think they are native New Yorkers, but there is no excuse or reason for bartenders to insult customers, lie about it, or act like asses toward their clientele.

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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Perfect

beccster from 10016 | Posted on 7/31/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	No

Just had my birthday party there last night, perfect spot! I have never had such an effortlessly amazing night. Staff was extremely helpful, awesome drinks served in huge tea cups and beers served in brown paper bags, hilarious! Absolutely recommend this as a great bday spot, call to reserve an area/table.

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7 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Secret of New York

Mioz from 10025 | Posted on 5/8/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	Yes
Would you go on business?	Yes

I was thrilled to show my visiting friends this venue, I didn't know what to expect. It's such a nice environment, interior and the teacups makes it even a better experience.

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5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Overrated

puhlum from 11206 | Posted on 1/24/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)

Would you go back?	No
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	No

I've been to The Back Room a few times and it's always been extremely crowded There are many bars that are meant to be packed with people, but this place just isn't one of them. The couches, coffee tables, and general set-up of the bar makes it really difficult to move around, and so the atmosphere is completely lost. Drinks are pricey but very much on par with your typical Manhattan bar. The mixed drinks are very weak and served in teacups which makes them smaller and difficult to hold after a while. What I dislike the most about this place is that the bartenders are very rude and arrogant. I have no desire to spend my money on a business that can't even find a way to show some respect and common decency.

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8 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Great looking place, expensive drinks

christineLES from 1002 | Posted on 1/15/08

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)

Would you go back?	Yes
Would you take a date?	No
Would you go on business?	Yes

I've been here twice and live right around the corner. At first, you'll be wowed by the secret entrance, the faux speak easy atmosphere, and red velvet ambience. It's cool they serve their drinks in teacups. The high price is not so cool, but it keeps out the riffraff. So yes, a little like a themepark--fun if you're in the mood.

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67 out of 83 people found this review helpful.