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The Rum House is widely recognized as one of the best cocktail bars in New York City. The bar has a distinct downtown sensibility set against a classic New York backdrop. The Rum House is the perfect place for a nightcap, pre-theater drink or an evening of revelry in the heart of Times Square.
This swanky, candlelit, wood-paneled piano bar draws the well-heeled for classic cocktails.
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Address: 228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Website: http://www.therumhousenyc.com/
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Premier cocktail bar in Times Square, classic & signature cocktails and live music daily, Happy Hour 4pm-6pm Daily 228 W. 47th St,NYC
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Mix and mingle over music and cocktails in a rich wood and old-world copper ambiance at The Rum House. With live performances by jazz musicians and pianists.
Reviews
Martin Roberts
Didn’t eat here, came for a cocktail (an Escape) and to listen to some live Jazz whilst I drank it. This place has history and ambience. Drinks are not cheap but it has over 180 different Rum’s and the bartenders make mean cocktails. The Jazz was good too. Will definitely return one day.
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Such a cosy place to visit with friendly staff and amazing drinks. Loved the Christmas decorations. Wish they didn’t cram as many people in to make it more comfortable, but it’s fine if you have a reservation and get there early. The live music when we visited was amazing. Would recommend!
… moreS. A.
I went to The Rum House the other night and had very mixed feelings. The live music was absolutely fantastic — trumpet, contrabajo, piano — more 40s/50s style than modern jazz, but the musicians were incredibly talented, friendly, and cheerful. Honestly, they were the highlight of the evening.
That said, everything else was disappointing. A bottle of wine was $60 (just checked, you can get the same bottle for $13.99 online) and honestly not very good. The food menu was extremely limited — the most “serious” option was a $10 hot dog, which took half an hour to arrive (though, to be fair, it was decent once it came).
The real dealbreaker came at the end: when the bill arrived, there was a 20% service charge automatically added. This wasn’t presented upfront, and it wasn’t a tip — it was just baked into the bill with no choice. I get that the musicians need to be paid, and I’d happily contribute or buy a ticket at the door. But sneaking in a hidden fee after you’ve already ordered feels shady, especially since most of the crowd are tourists.
It’s a shame, because the music really was wonderful, but this left such a bad taste that I wouldn’t come back, even if they booked the best musicians in the world.
… moreThat said, everything else was disappointing. A bottle of wine was $60 (just checked, you can get the same bottle for $13.99 online) and honestly not very good. The food menu was extremely limited — the most “serious” option was a $10 hot dog, which took half an hour to arrive (though, to be fair, it was decent once it came).
The real dealbreaker came at the end: when the bill arrived, there was a 20% service charge automatically added. This wasn’t presented upfront, and it wasn’t a tip — it was just baked into the bill with no choice. I get that the musicians need to be paid, and I’d happily contribute or buy a ticket at the door. But sneaking in a hidden fee after you’ve already ordered feels shady, especially since most of the crowd are tourists.
It’s a shame, because the music really was wonderful, but this left such a bad taste that I wouldn’t come back, even if they booked the best musicians in the world.
Michael Spencer
We were looking for something to do on our overnight trip to New York, we popped in around 11 PM and unfortunately couldn’t find a spot to sit. After waiting a few minutes outside, we noticed that a table had cleared up so we made our way back in and we were seated. Our server was attentive and kind, the drinks were spot on. I had an amaretto sour, it was one of the best I’ve had. We did not try any of the food on the menu as we just come from dinner.
The live music was a vibe. The atmosphere was perfect. As someone who has never been to New York before now, this place is exactly what I was hoping for. It feels, authentic New York. It was the exclamation to our night as we had just left the Broadway Theatre watching the Great Gatsby. Definitely worth the wait. Will be back!
… moreThe live music was a vibe. The atmosphere was perfect. As someone who has never been to New York before now, this place is exactly what I was hoping for. It feels, authentic New York. It was the exclamation to our night as we had just left the Broadway Theatre watching the Great Gatsby. Definitely worth the wait. Will be back!
Lex Torres
A rum lover’s dream but an absolute NYC staple. Where else can people go out to a swanky dimly lit cocktail bar and be serenaded by luxurious cocktails and funk jazz beats?
The vibe is immaculate and this place lives up the classic Manhattan cocktail lounge reputation. The drinks are bold, exciting, and rum-forward. Have to give a shout out to the best doorman in the biz, Gino, who not only made us feel welcome like VIP’s, but did his best to bestow the same feelings to everyone else who walked through the door. His energy matched the brand the drinks and decor worked so hard to cement. We will be back
… moreThe vibe is immaculate and this place lives up the classic Manhattan cocktail lounge reputation. The drinks are bold, exciting, and rum-forward. Have to give a shout out to the best doorman in the biz, Gino, who not only made us feel welcome like VIP’s, but did his best to bestow the same feelings to everyone else who walked through the door. His energy matched the brand the drinks and decor worked so hard to cement. We will be back
Johanna Gonzalez Burgos
I’ve been coming to the Rum House for many years and I love it. I love the atmosphere the drinks and the music. However, in the past there was a construction across the street. Now the scaffolding is gone and there is light coming in that feels like a baseball stadium! It takes away from the cozy, time traveling feeling I used to feel when coming here. I asked the waiter to close the shades and she refused.
Honestly it doesn’t feel the same. .
Please fix this.
Close the shades.
… moreHonestly it doesn’t feel the same. .
Please fix this.
Close the shades.
Alyssa Kearney
My husband and I came to The Rum House before a Broadway show and had a great experience. The space has a classic Cuban-meets-Old-Hollywood vibe. We sat at the bar and the bartender was knowledgeable and attentive.
We arrived during happy hour and started with drinks from that menu. For our second round, I ordered a Painkiller (the Painkiller is my favorite rum cocktail), from the full menu and it ended up being one of the best I’ve ever had! I had to stop myself from ordering more—I didn’t want to be crawling into the theater.
Overall, it was the perfect spot to kick off our evening!
… moreWe arrived during happy hour and started with drinks from that menu. For our second round, I ordered a Painkiller (the Painkiller is my favorite rum cocktail), from the full menu and it ended up being one of the best I’ve ever had! I had to stop myself from ordering more—I didn’t want to be crawling into the theater.
Overall, it was the perfect spot to kick off our evening!
Hannah Friesen
Such a fun atmosphere between the live music and great drinks! We came after seeing a show on Broadway and it was such a treat. Shout out to George who made our night serenading us!
… moreOgechi Singh
Such a cool spot. The drinks were excellent. The bar was packed, but we were eventually able to get seats at the bar. I am a sucker for live jazz music and this place did not disappoint. I only wish the space was bigger! Will absolutely come back when we are in the area.
… moreErik Brown
The Rum House is a “must” when you’re in NYC. The drinks are amazing, the music is always on point. You can’t be in a hurry, especially on a weekend, but when you’re here, why would you want to hurry. Come in the doors, order a drink, and leave the real world behind.
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