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A West Village staple for over 20 years, Art Bar is a comfortable place for residents and tourists alike. If you are looking for a lively crowd and sociable atmosphere, grab a booth in the front bar. For a cozier place to unwind, sink into an overstuffed couch in the back living room, where you can sit by the working fireplace and enjoy gallery exhibits from local artists.
Village mainstay with comfortable, dimly lit back room offers cocktails & bar food.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 52 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 727-0244
Website: https://www.artbar.com/
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Small, lively and decidedly packed, this popular West Village watering hole is like a mullet: business in the front, party in the back.
Reviews
Michael K. Donaldson
Hands down, this is my go-to bar in the city. The happy hour specials are solid, but I usually skip straight to their martinis since that’s where they truly shine. The peanut butter espresso martini is next-level and worth coming back for on its own. Add a plate of crispy curly fries and you’re set for a perfect night. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive, which makes the experience even better. It’s a popular spot, especially with groups, so planning ahead is smart, definitely book a reservation if you’re coming with a crowd. This place never disappoints and always delivers great vibes, great drinks, and great service.
… moreMia Huynh
I’ve come here twice now and it’s a pretty reliable spot for a night out in the West village! The inside of this bar is a bit small but there are plenty of booths for you to sit with friends, and the service here is quick and friendly.
I’ve gotten both their drinks and food and both were pretty decent. The drinks were on the stronger side, and they have a good variety of cocktails and good drink deals. Their food was also solid and enjoyable with friends. Great spot if you’re looking for something open late on a weekday!
… moreI’ve gotten both their drinks and food and both were pretty decent. The drinks were on the stronger side, and they have a good variety of cocktails and good drink deals. Their food was also solid and enjoyable with friends. Great spot if you’re looking for something open late on a weekday!
Joseph Berrios
This was my very first time ever knowing about this bar I decided to randomly search up stuff in my area for a little get together with my friends after work and I was utterly impressed. It is super cute dark and that art is amazing.
The food was great. The drinks were excellent, and the service was perfection. Definitely going to be coming back here again.
… moreThe food was great. The drinks were excellent, and the service was perfection. Definitely going to be coming back here again.
Jess Weiss
I just had the worst experience at Art Bar. We came for happy hour. At one point, I ordered food and immediately after the bartender Gracie came to us saying her shift was ending and asked whether we could close out. Sure, no problem! She presented me the bill with the final value which looked high to me. When I questioned her, she said it was already paid (I hadn’t signed yet so unexpected) and when I asked her to see the itemized bill, I noticed it was wrong and there were items that didn’t belong in my bill. She said she had to refund the bill, which fine and fixed it and I got my receipt. Apparently she complained I was rude to her over asking to see my bill… Eventually my food arrived and the second I was done with the food (seriously had just eaten the last bite), another waiter Jennifer came saying we needed to leave the table. I asked her why, since there were many seats available. She seemed flustered, and just emphasized we needed to leave without giving any reason. I said she was rude, the bar was empty, there was no line. We had literally just finished eating and paid a decent bill. I just wanted water, which I had asked her before without getting any. Then a third waiter Leah came to tell us that we we needed to leave. Again, we had literally just taken the last bite of food, paid our bill, and we were wrapping up – I just wanted to drink the water that had finally arrived. We did not need a third waiter telling us to leave immediately when the bar was completely empty. She said I had been rude to her waiters…. who I had said were rude to me. So complaining gets you kicked out I guess! Anyway, we were threatened with calling the police, if we didn’t leave. We were two people in a booth eating, so that paints the picture of how not wild our table was. I asked to speak with a manager, there wasn’t any. The lack of training of the staff was appalling and for a bar that was completely empty on a Monday night, I’d have expected them to treat their customers better. I used to love this place, shame it’s changed. I won’t be coming back.
… morekeith flood
This place has it all, atmosphere ✅, great food ✅, great drinks ✅ and all at reasonable prices! But what really makes it is the staff. Our bartender Gracie was so kind, warm, and genuine! Made us feel like old friends instead of just customers. Makes a great martini too! If you’re ever in the west village, you definitely need to stop in at the Art Bar.
… moreMarty Cegelka
Really cool and good vibe bar and reataurant. The BLT was great and the pickle martini waa good too. Atmosphere is loud but comfortable. Service was quick and friendly.
… moreEdgard Santos
I’ve been coming in here for a few years now and it’s never failed. Great food. Great service. It’s one of my fave hangout spots and I will always return so long as it’s open. I love every waiter and bartender. They’re always sweet and cordial and friendly. Special shout out to my guy Amir— it’s been a few years now and he’s always friendly and nice and he better never leave. He’s literally the best.
… moreNyree
Do Not Go Here (esp as a person of color) ! Serious Incident Involving Server Gabrielle L. – Poor Service, Harassment, Discrimination, and Assault! Picture is seconds before she hit me.
I was assaulted by a server at Art Bar.
After my friend and I had already paid our bill, a server named Gabrielle L. struck my hand and knocked my phone down when she noticed I began recording due to her aggressive behavior. This was unprovoked physical contact, and I have video evidence of the incident.
Earlier in the evening, the service had already been extremely poor. We waited 15 minutes just to order, our appetizer and entrée were brought at the same time, we were never checked on, and I had to ask five times for water before receiving it almost an hour later. At one point the server even slammed the water pitcher down aggressively.
A 20% gratuity was automatically added, and when we asked to adjust the tip to better reflect the service, the situation became hostile.
After she assaulted me, she got security escorted us out and we were told no manager was present. This was a very disturbing and unprofessional experience.
The restaurant has been unresponsive to calls and emails.
… moreI was assaulted by a server at Art Bar.
After my friend and I had already paid our bill, a server named Gabrielle L. struck my hand and knocked my phone down when she noticed I began recording due to her aggressive behavior. This was unprovoked physical contact, and I have video evidence of the incident.
Earlier in the evening, the service had already been extremely poor. We waited 15 minutes just to order, our appetizer and entrée were brought at the same time, we were never checked on, and I had to ask five times for water before receiving it almost an hour later. At one point the server even slammed the water pitcher down aggressively.
A 20% gratuity was automatically added, and when we asked to adjust the tip to better reflect the service, the situation became hostile.
After she assaulted me, she got security escorted us out and we were told no manager was present. This was a very disturbing and unprofessional experience.
The restaurant has been unresponsive to calls and emails.
A Pants
Such a neat art bar—creative, cozy, and full of great energy. The drinks are thoughtful, the art is inspiring, and it’s the kind of place you want to linger. Gracie is the best and truly makes the experience unforgettable. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreNick G
Vibrant bar with an amazing staff to match the atmosphere enjoyed every drink I had. A nice mix of interesting home cocktails especially their espresso martinis. The Dubai chocolate espresso martini has a stunning set of flavors that I thoroughly enjoyed. If you are looking for a nice night at one spot or just hoping through I cannot recommend Art Bar highly enough
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