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Pegu Club
77 W. Houston St., 2nd fl, New York, NY, 10012
nr. West Broadway
212-473-7348
| 8.2 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Terrible service AND inappropriate doorman
hilariet from 10029 | Posted on 6/29/09
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I met a date here for drinks last week. The place was not busy. The bartender was mixing cocktails directly in front of us at the bar, yet I waited ~10 minutes for a drink list, which was handed to me only after I asked for it. The Earl Grey MarTeani was undrinkable - nauseatingly sweet and served in a sticky glass. The mojito I replaced it with was average. Then, and this is a big "then," the doorman tapped me on the shoulder and told me to pull the hem of my shirt down. Let me repeat: En route back to his post outside, he passed by us, and took the opportunity to tell me to adjust my outfit. WTF?!?! I am writing this review now (I NEVER write reviews) since I did not bring his wildly inappropriate remark to the management's attention at the time. I did give him a piece of my mind on my way out, however, which my date seemed to appreciate. There are a million places in this city to get both a better cocktail and better service. Tabla, Campbell Apartment, and the Modern all come to mind. Pegu Club is a joke.
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Drink with hair in it
Impresario from 10011 | Posted on 4/18/09
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I posted on this site sometime ago about my drink having a hair in it and the waitress denying it and throwing the evidence on the dark floor. Needless to say - I will not be going back.
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A perfect end to Valentines day!
GtrNyc from 10065 | Posted on 2/23/09
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After a lovely dinner in the West Village for Valentines Day we decided to head over to Pegu club for a few cocktails. It was our second visit here and was every bit as enjoyable as the first. The place was pretty crowded, but managed to slip right into two seats at the corner of the bar right away. My girlfriend started with the whiskey smash and was hooked for the night! I sampled my way through a few drinks I couldn't try the first visit. I highly recommend the Earl Grey Martini, Pegu Cocktail, and the Whiskey Smash! The mixologist here are definitely some of the best!
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Pegu small plates excell!!
paganspirit from 93420 | Posted on 10/11/08
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If you haven't visited Pegu Club since Chef Philip Kirschen-Clark has been hired on as the head chef (last two months), you haven't really experienced the full impact of this awesome experience!! These small plates are LOADED with creativity, gentle, complex subtle flavors and combinations of herbs and spices you have never tasted before. Try the Crab Rangoon or the Shrimp Mini Burgers on a tiny brioche bun...to die for. Combined with one or more of those amazing cocktails, you will be coming back to Pegu every time you visit New York.
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Pegu small plates excell!!
paganspirit from 93420 | Posted on 10/11/08
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If you haven't visited Pegu Club since Chef Philip Kirschen-Clark has been hired on as the head chef, you haven't really experienced the full impact of this awesome experience!! These small plates are LOADED with creativity, gentle, complex subtle flavors and combinations of herbs and spices you have never tasted before. Try the Crab Rangoon or the Shrimp Mini Burgers on a tiny brioche bun...to die for. Combined with one or more of those amazing cocktails, you will be coming back to Pegu every time you visit New York.
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Stunned by the quality and variety of the cocktails at Pegu
TokyoNYC2000 from 10002 | Posted on 5/25/08
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I was stunned by the quality and variety of the cocktails at Pegu. Great atmosphere, dark, moody, great music and talented bartenders. Good crowd really started to pack the place by 11. I think I tried EVERY cocktail on the menu. The liquor is top notch, and the herbs and accessories (OMG the MINT) were incredible. The bartenders, shaking technique was very impressive (I've NEVER seen someone shake like that :-). Then a little after midnight we got the munchies and ordered their "diver scallop sliders", gorgeous wee burgers with perfectly cooked scallops. Wow, amazing food, amazing cocktails, amazing "scenery", what a fantastic place.
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Wow! Quality drinks not to be matched.
NYFoodLover10021 from 10021 | Posted on 5/22/08
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What a great place to go for outstanding drinks. I had heard of this place from friends and it met and exceeded all my expectations. The cocktails were really varied and delicious and there was something for everyone (even those in my party that don't normally drink cocktails). The service was very good except the drinks took a little longer than i expected due to the fact they are each hand made to perfection.
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Best cocktails and date place
joeyvnyc from 10021 | Posted on 5/19/08
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I took a date to Pegu Club and we had a great time. She loved the drinks even though she's not a big drinker. I love a quality cocktail and this place does them better than anywhere else I've tried. The bartenders were very hospitable as were the waitresses. Overall, I would take a date here anytime as well as hang out with friends for a laid back night of conversation.
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Pegu Club: A Civilised Experience
SocialistaNYC from 10021 | Posted on 5/17/08
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I brought my London friends to this sleek upstairs bar in SoHo because they wanted a poshy loungey atmosphere vs. trendy bar scene. They appreciated and were amused by the historical nod towards the British colonial days in the name "Pegu Club" (after a British offer's club in Burma--hence the Oriental touches in the decor). Our cocktail waitress told us that their bartenders stick to making only the drinks listed on the menu. I wish they were more flexible, but their concoctions are deliciously refined. I especially enjoyed the Earl Grey MarTEAni, which was refreshing but more on the citrusy side than expected. This was the perfect place to chat with friends over cocktails. Next time, I'd love to try some of the snacky dishes on their menu!
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Great cocktails
girardasse from 11211 | Posted on 12/13/07
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If you tired of wasting 15$ on terrible drinks in clubs, go to Pegu to experience some very good cocktails. The bartender know their jobs here, most of the cocktails are great. Food is just OK.
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