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Little Branch
20 Seventh Ave. South, New York, NY, 10011
at Leroy St.
212-929-4360
| 6.5 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Good place gone bad!
cheech from 10011 | Posted on 11/9/09
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I have visited Little Branch for cocktails many times and have enjoyed it so much so that I decided to bring a group of girlfriends visiting from LA recently. It was such a rude experience from the door man to the manager that I will NEVER go back there again.
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For the true mixology enthusiast
Veammn from 10022 | Posted on 7/12/09
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Anyone complaining about the large blocks of ice in thier drinks is completely missing the point of this bar. This is not a place to get drunk. This is a place to enjoy well-crafted, artisanal cocktails made by bartenders who have truly mastered the art of mixology. The short wait to get inside is completely worth it (I went on a Saturday night and waited for only 5 minutes). The bar is never too crowded, no loud music plays over your conversation, and the staff is as polite as can be. This bar exists for its cocktails, and each is made to perfection. I began with a Dark and Stormy and instantly fell in love. I decided to see what else these masters could whip up. I ordered a Sazerac, a Sidecar, a Ramos Fizz (it was the single best Ramos Fizz I've had in my life). I apologized to the waitress for ordering so many drinks that weren't on the menu. Her response: "Oh, that's what we do here! The menu is merely suggestions." The only drawback is their cash only policy. I recommend this bar to anyone looking for a well-made cocktail.
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Beyond absurd
uwsfoodfan from 10025 | Posted on 4/5/09
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A friend is moving abroad, so we wanted a quality cocktail night out on Sat., April 4. She was already downstairs, so I told the tall, young doorman I was meeting her. He replied that there was a capacity issue and that I'd have to wait. She then came up and verified I was her date--to no avail. At that moment, 7 people left between us, and he said he'd have to check with management before anyone could enter. He explained he was subbing, as if no one should expect the EMT to perform brain surgery. I asked my friend to get her money back so we could leave. 3 other women on line left, disgusted. Then an Asian woman came up and asked for me by name. I joined my friend to finish up. Tables were full, the bar nearly empty. The place is a spare, dim, colorless room. Drinks were rushed at the bar, as was the waitress. By the time we left, the bar was full (capacity be damned!). Yes, the drinks were tasty, but the incompetent hospitality just makes the place irrelevant, especially at this point in time.
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Best
JDALY from 10014 | Posted on 12/5/08
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Amazing place if you like the perfect cocktail. Everyone from Bouncer to bartender are pros and are cordial. Drinks are amazing. Worth every penny and more. JD.
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Best drink in New York? Still researching that. But, gosh darn delicious.
mhans from 10019 | Posted on 5/23/08
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My wife, our friend, and I were met at the front door by a very short queue. Soon after we arrived, the polite gentleman on guard found himself fending off the schmoozy assault of an overly self important woman who couldnt wrap her mind around the concept of first come first serve. I was blissfully content witnessing her pleading knowing that, when she offered up her acquaintance with the other doorman and that he was an owner of the establishment, she was, in fact, speaking to THE owner and her attempt at social subterfuge would be met with a firm yet civilized rejection. If you are the type that favors quantity over quality, Little Branch is not for you. If you want to watch the game, Little Branch is not for you. If you dont understand the simple physics of one large chunk of ice being better that a bunch of small ones, Little Branch is not for you. Only come here if you and your friends want to enjoy incredible drinks mixed by master artisans.
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fun sexy lighting step back in time
zorro from 10016 | Posted on 3/19/08
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surprising entrance into an underground scene of where it's at and where you want to be . great drinks fun staff and cool space.
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Comfortable locale, great for a double-date
mrhipster from 20016 | Posted on 10/8/07
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Drinks are well put together, especially when there is a variety of liquors. Not ideal for large groups - yet double dates work well with just enough room and noise level for a group conversation. Prices are very reasonable and quality of servers ranges from decent to spectacular.
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so hot! no air!!
shawly from 10025 | Posted on 8/4/07
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The stuffy-basement thing might be "cozy" in winter, but it was suffocatingly warm when we went recently. Drinks were Milk-and-Honey style nice, but the temperature factor and the attitude were turn offs. MANY more fun places elsewhere...
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favorite little spot
shaboomcha from 10033 | Posted on 6/19/07
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Little Branch is, for this humble patron, my favorite bar in Manhattan. I seriously do not mind paying $12 for drinks that are made with real juice, spices, and quality liquor. I LIKE the giant icecubes that don't melt and turn your drink into dirty water; and since it's not the kind of place you'd go to get trashed, I don't mind that the drinks aren't gigantic. Personally, I've always had a really nice, if sometimes quirky, waiter. I recommend taking a bartender's choice...they're always classy and tasty, and it's a fun surprise. They play beautiful old jazz recordings...not your average picks...and the live musicians that play later in the evening have been pretty good in my experience. This is not a place to go and get ripped and/or to pick up a one-night stand. This is a great place to have a long conversation where you don't have to scream, and it's definitely an amazing place for a romantic date.
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Tiny, overpriced drinks with bartender attitude
zthacher from 10014 | Posted on 2/15/07
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I live around the corner from LB so I was excited when it opened. It's a great space and helps fill the void in hipster night spots in the West Village. Too bad I'll never go again. The drinks are absolutely tiny and extremely expensive. If you lift the enormous ice chunk from the drink you'll be left with a few teaspoons of booze -- at $12 you should be getting a nice, hearty drink instead of a few tepid ounces. Seriously, why is it that the richer the place the stingier the drinks? This bar has it all, except that the drinks and attitude suck, so there's no point in ever going again. It's truly not a hipster hangout when everything is so cheap and alternately, expensive. I prefer West on West 11th and the West Side Highway. Drinks are also a bit puny, but prices are better and there's zero attitude.
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