Angel's Share
8 Stuyvesant St
2nd Floor, inside Gyu-ya
(between 11th St & 12th St)
New York, NY 10003 (212) 777-5415
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Good for Groups: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Best Nights: Thu, Tue, Wed
- Happy Hour: No
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: No
- Coat Check: No
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Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village
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Unassuming, this is a little coveted place without any visible signs that has become popular with the word of mouth, as it is hidden behind a restaurant on the 2nd floor of a 24 hr restaurant...
I love the unique drinks here and the unpretentious vibe that other quality NYC places might carry....
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i don't think i'm quite as big a fan of this place as everyone else here, but it's all right. just know that if there are five of you, someone is going to have to go home. because that sign on the wall that says parties of four or less? they're serious - they'll kick you out.
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Slipped in here the other day to check out the drinks and see if they were as awesome as I have been told. They were better. The drink selection is fantastic as all the cocktails are expertly handcrafted. It's hip and kind of hidden, but isn't snobbish and the waiters have a certain air of dignified knowledge that makes the experience even better.
*Great Drinks
*Great Service
*Decor is lovely
*Nice view of the street too.
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Why do I bother to write a review for a place that already has 120? Because it deserves 121! It's just that awesome. Pricey, but the drinks are just fantastic. Personally, I'm sold on the clover leaf, but there wasn't anything I tried I didn't like.
I was there with one other person on a Fri around 8:30-9 and we got a seat right away. Yea!
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Definitely one of my favorite bars in the city. Went this past Friday after a nice dinner to chill. After a little wait, we got the best seats in the house by the windows, facing out. I ordered "Love Squall" and he ordered "Old Oak". We chatted and watched the rainy cityscape as jazz music played in the background. It was a perfect, romantic ending to a long week.
The cocktails are unbelievably good (even the maraschino cherries taste better here) and the service was classy and attentive. Highly recommended for dates and small groups.
Hidden away on the 2nd floor in the back of an izakaya lays this gem. With a plethora of drinks to choose from, mixology is transcended here. Drinks are mixed so well they taste like a slice of heaven. Perhaps the hand-chipped ice in the drinks helps. They give you a BINDER full of drinks to choose from, many of which are $12 and up.
- Groovy - I think it was shiso infused vodka w/ yuzu juice and shiso leaf - too much ice - kind of a girly drink but i love SHISO!
- Kubota Hekiju - middle grade of Senjyu (lowest) and Manju (highest)
- Otokyoyama - can never go wrong w/ this steady sake
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Came here tonight after dinner at nearby Sura with the previously mythical and mystical Sienna K., who seemingly appeared out of nowhere in a cloud of magical smoke. Now whether that smoke was real or not I can neither confirm nor deny because I was a bit drunk upon my initial entrance. I do know we came here to "load up" before we headed to PDT.
I ordered a drink with vodka, ginger ale, lemon juice and something. I wish I remembered the name of it, and for some reason The Inconceivable comes to mind but I don't think thats it. Sienna had the Cloud Nine, and both drinks were delicious. But that's not the best part.
It was crowded tonight so we had to sit at the bar. At the bar was a gentleman named Chris. He noticed that I had a Red Sox ski cap on, and he was offended, because he's a die-hard Yankee fan. Not only that, his various cousins are publicists for the Yankees, the Jets and the Knicks. Want more? He's the district manager for the restaurants Amber, Amber II and two other restaurants that I don't remember. More? His uncle owns Maru in K-Town and he knows Matthew K., who designed Maru and calls him a visionary genius. Still more? His aunt owns Gagopa Karaoke in K-Town. And yet even more? He bought a round of shots for me, Sienna and all the bartenders. Oh excuse me, he bought TWO ROUNDS of shots for me, Sienna and all the bartenders. This dude Chris is deserving of his own review, but I'm here to talk about Angel's Share.
So yeah, Angel's Share is a most awesome place. Even sitting at the bar was very enjoyable, not the least was the fact that Sienna and I were hella buzzed - oh sorry, Sienna and I had a grip of drinks and were mad buzzed. Like she said, the joint is straight out of a shot in a Wong Kar Wai movie, with one of the bartenders even resembling Tony Leung. I loved that they were all dressed to the nines, with vests, white shirts, tie and the arm bands. Very Crazy 88'ish.
Next time, hopefully we can score a table in the back lounge. But if we have to stay at the bar, and Chris is there, then we are parking ourselves at the bar. Chris made Angel's Share go from five stars to five billion stars. And he doesn't even work there!
We never did make it to PDT, especially since we could barely make it down the stairs. And just like that, Sienna just *poofed* and disappeared, like the urban legend that she is. So I can neither confirm nor deny that she really existed, because I may have been really drunk and just imagined the whole thing.
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i love this place.
i've been meaning to go here for ages, and i went tonight, and it more than made up for the crappy food i had while workshopping with some other poets. (see my review of around the clock)
this place is small and sexy and classy with a real old school NY vibe, without being stuffy in any way. I had a delicious dark rum and sherry (!) cocktail... mmmmmmmmmmm
i need to explore the drink menu further, and try the food too but for now this is one of my fave cocktails bars, ever.
now stay away so i can get in
5/8/08 update
went back tried a very different drink plus some snacks.. i still love this place - even if i had the smallest most expensive (but incredibly delish) plate of olives ever served
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In a completely heterosexual way, I think that the hairstyles of the bartenders at Angels Share are a reflection of the drinks they serve.
Their hair is perfectly coiffed, edgy, hip, and probably cost a fortune to have done. Their drinks, are perfectly poured, use ingredients most of us have never heard of, and made with a surgeon's precision.
My kingdom for really cool Angels Share hair and an Earl Grey infused vodka cocktail.
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My evening here was sublime. Between the weighted upholstered windows overlooking the street, the majestic mural hovering over the bar, and the intimate ambiance of individual tables, the overall hushed atmosphere was quite enticing.
Exquisitely-made drinks made up for the modest size, and beware of the cherry in the Manhattan! A shot of alcohol in itself. I loved the asian ganster vibe of the servers masquerading beneath the classy garb of black and white vested attire.
Classiness sans snootiness at its best. Service was perfection, as was everything else. Well, maybe the bathroom could have been maintained better.....
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The angel's share is the volume of spirits that evaporates while it matures in oak casks.
It is said thats what the angels take for themselves, the angel's share
...lovely...
like this charming little bar thats a small part of the larger dining room next door.
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where are you???...hidden!!!
haha..it took about 15 min 2 find out exactly where and how 2 get there...we asked a few ppl on the street no one seemed 2 know what we were saying...then one guy was helpful enuff to give us a step by step guide on how to enter angels share...very tiny place, very busy place!!!..interesting crowd of ppl, it was tiny and dim, i liked it, it was cozy, 15min wait for a tiny table in the corner....just snacks here, nothing to really eat, but the snacks were good, i liked the rice cracker bowl..i got a lychee martini ...yummy, my friend got a scenes in the city drink!! wow veryyy good, nice and sweet
nice place 2 just go with a fewww friends, grab and drink and head over 2 rays for a slice or 2 =]
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With the growing trend of speakeasy's, Angel's Share is quite a unique place. It's like going to Tokyo Disneyland but instead of an amusement park, it's a bar. It's everything American but turned Japanese - Japanese bartenders, Japanesized cocktails and snacks
The cool thing about Angel's Share is that it is 'secretly' tucked inside a 2nd floor Japanese restaurant. It definitely adds to the speakeasy theme of the bar. It's quite a delight to discover the place.
Worth one visit, I think.
(P.S. The restaurant in the same floor is actually quite good!)
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Whether all eight of us are squeezing around the front table or the crew taking up the back room, this was the place where sobriety was lost and paradise was found. We lost ourselves and our minds in these drinks, and sometimes, we'd be there so long that we'd rotate pairs to go next door to Village Yokocho just so we'd not damage our livers permanently. It was good times all around, and an oasis when the real feel temperature is 100+ degrees outside.
I find myself having seasonal bars, and while one would think this place is conducive to winter drinks, I enjoy it best in the summer. Aside from the relief from the heat, there's a summery sexiness to the drinks that wards off the ill effects of heat and humidity.
While I have a special place in my heart for Angel Share's drinks, the prices are not that much fun. It's not any more outrageous than other cocktail bars, but the small space and the NYU-ish location kind of makes me feel like it's not worth it sometimes. Or, if I were being honest, it's really because the drinks here are so delishioso that I end up having way too many, hence an astronomical bill. C'est la vie!
Yes, it's romantic as everyone else says. I mean, I was there with a friend, and yet our conversation ended up getting very intimate!
The drinks are top notch, with the best ingredients (including real maraschino cherries in the Manhattans), and an excellent professional staff.
Fridays are tough nights to go out drinking in this town! Throw in more than a handful of amateurs with your "shake off the week"-ers and those out-of-towners you need to impress, a place like Angel's Share can suffer from the crush. The door policy works really well, though, and I have to imagine that a weeknight can be a bit easier. Next time...
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I warned my coworker not take a girl there unless he was really into her. He didn't listen and went there on a second date. When she kept calling him after what he thought was a mediocre date, I had to point out the obvious:
Me: It's romantic as hell.
Him: Yeah, but there wan't any chemistry.
Me: That place is chemistry. It doesn't matter.
Him: Did I miss something?
Me: Yes.
You can go with friends, but they don't take big groups. Don't take a date there unless you are actually into that person. The atmosphere is just too sexy and romantic.
If you like dirty martinis, they're good here. You add olive juice to your liking. Yum.
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A swank lounge tucked away in a sushi restaurant. Quality drinks with an emphasis on mixology. Quiet, well put together ambiance make for a great place to grab a cocktail.
Waiting for service took longer than waiting for the table. That's what happens when you get the far corner table. After a long day huffing it in the big apple, I was antsy for a drink. My "angry meter" was on a 7 before the waiter came, but he quickly diffused it with courteous service. Chill atmosphere, cool mural.
It's a very romantic bar, but not for the couple next to us. They were calmly arguing. I don't think they'll be together any longer. Sorry bro, even the love vibe of Angel's Share can't help you. Nice try though...
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For such a "hidden" place it sure does get pretty busy these days, complete with lines of folks waiting for a place to sit. The worst part is that these people will wait for quite sometime just to grab a drink here.
Drinks were pretty good, the atmosphere (when it isn't jam packed) is great, yadda yadda yadda.
However.
Last time I was there, I was with three other friends. Two more friends showed up, albeit unexpectedly and independent of us. They saw us, came over, said hi, and were promptly thrown out by the staff.
Them: "Sorry, no groups of 5 or more allowed."
Us: "But they're not with us."
Them: "Sorry..."
My friends: "We're not sitting with them, we just want a few drinks. We'll sit at the bar."
Them: "Sorry, but I cannot let you do that."
Everyone else: "WTF?"
Take it for what it's worth, but I haven't been back since.
The ambiance is absolutely relaxing. It's not a place to be lewd/drunk/loud. It's a place to order a drink and unwind the wonderful jazzy music playing in the background as you take in the angel murals above the nicely arranged bar. The drinks are average priced, but taste impeccable. Suave!
They only seat up-to 4 people in a party. It's crowded, unless you do during the off-peak times and hover til then. Conveniently located w/in Village Yokocho. You can eat then drink or drink then eat.
I have to agree with Matthew S. this place is a great "hidden" treasure. I was introduced to this place about a year ago and have since gone a few more times. I went there once on a date, and although my date sucked I still thought it was a great spot for a date. You can actually sit down and talk and it is kind of a romantic little spot.
Their drinks are amazing as well. Yes, they are super expensive but well worth the money. Not only do they taste great they also give you a really good buzz.
If you are going to make a trip to Angels Share make sure you do not have more than 4 people. They have a strict rule about not seating more than 4 people in a group.
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Definitely my favorite cocktail bar in the city. Unfortunately everyone else in the world has discovered it too, and the wait can be long. But the cocktails are made with care and unparalleled precision. I love the mural above the bar, people watching onto the street below, the formality of the waiters, and ambiance. Taking people here always impresses them, especially out-of-towners who have nothing like it where they live.
Nice Hidden Japanese Bar Near St Mark's.
A lot of original cocktails, great atmosphere, supposedly great food (was too full to try any), live jazz, and it's nice and hidden inside Village Yokocho.
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Ok so clearly the word is out, I don't think I can really help it anymore. It's cool to be hidden, great for impressing gay boys (even if they won't admit it, or maybe they're not so impressed. Whatever, I have a good time there). The drinks are incredible and always served with mini-presentations. I highly recommend the sweet wheat crackers and grilled veggies on a stick (yakiniku it's called?) as well.
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Really love this place. Great drinks, fantastic atmosphere. Love that large parties can't come in. Good for dates or catching up with friends you haven't seen in ages.
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Maybe check it out once. Or maybe order two drinks at once.
Angel's Share is a quiet little bar hidden behind an unmarked door on the side of a dingy second floor Korean restaurant in the East Village.
I took a friend and we sat at a window and watched the rain shouting down onto the pedestrians. The bar was warm and wooden, not like a hidden subterranean speakeasy, but more like a club for gentlemen, a level above the thoroughfare, and business of the busy streets below. A large hand-painted mural hung above the pristine bar, and the suited bar staff brought drinks in shakers or pourers, to fill empty glasses set onto our table. Smart slow jazz tinkered around the mood, calming without dulling. There was room maybe for 20 people in the place. It was quite relaxing.
Angle's Share only accepts parties of 4 or less, to keep noise to a minimum. The reviews I'd read told me that the service could be spotty, but they were written with a tinge that suggested that those with bad experiences weren't respecting the careful ambiance of the place. After reading one particular recounting, I made sure to wait to be seated, despite the ample tables when we initially arrived at around 9:00.
We ordered some adequate yakitori, and a dimsum plate that wasn't very good. But our cocktails from the specialty menu were excellent, and the later martini was also quite close to perfect, if somewhat small.
Unfortunately, we finished the first round and couldn't seem to get the waiter's attention for another. I went to the bar after about 15 minutes and ordered there, although I could tell that I was breaking decorum. Nearly after we finished round two, the waiter dropped a check off at our table. I would have preferred he took another drink order instead, but after that I was a little fed up with the place, and we left.
I've been back a few subsequent times, mostly to entertain visitors.
The place is pretty pretty. And it'll impress people the people who you bring there. But the service is a little slow. I guess that's fine. I mean, it's not a fast place. You wouldn't want waiters running back and forth in such a quiet intimate place. But it's so small, I'm not sure how much running would be required.
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perfect place for smooching..
oh! don't ever expect if they carry good sake..
otherwise.. you're welcome!
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The story goes that the Angel's Share people opened their second bar, B-Flat in Tribeca, because Angel's Share had got a reputation for being a first date bar. I guess I'm not helping them to leave behind that reputation, because I went to Angel's Share on a first date, and I'd say that (on the right night) it remains a first-rate place to take a date.
I've tried to go back several times since, but I've always found myself thinking Angel's Share thoughts on week-end nights. I guess it doesn't hurt to peek inside, but each time I've tried to go back, the place was so crowded, that the door into the sushi restaurant through which you have to pass in order to get into Angel's Share couldn't even be closed from the line of people waiting to get in. It's definitely been discovered.
I'd say try it on a week-day night, or venture down to B-Flat if it's busy. Bring a very small group or a date, and enjoy the fine cocktails that these highly competent mixologists will put in front of you. Great ambiance. Great crowd (when not too busy). Great drinks. Very highly recommended!
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Recommended for: Good time with friends, a date, place to meet an old friend.
Service 4.5, Drinks 5, Ambiance 5.
I've been to Angel's Share a few times and each time it does not disappoint. Concealed behind a door in _______, you'll find this lounge. At first, it screams 'Gentleman's Club' - dark woods, jazz, bartenders in vests and bow-ties. Thankfully, this lounge is a place to unwind, relax and have a good time.
As a party of 4, we waited for about 10 minutes which was sooner than we were initially quoted. The front section of the lounge has the large mural and is slightly louder. They have a 'No Standing' policy, so if you see another group of friends, you can't hang around their table and block the hallway. I attribute this again to the 'Gentleman's Club' analogy. They are trying to create an air of sophistication, enjoyment and refinement. In the back, are plush leather sofa chairs that have you sink into them - ideal for getting closer to your "date".
The drink menu IS in a binder! Great for all people who loved cocktails, infused drinks, or strait up alcohol. I went with a ginger infused vodka, or was it earl grey infused vodka with ginger? Anyway, the drink was gingery. It could've been stronger, but again, this is a mellow date place where you don't want the first drink to knock you out. She had an infused vodka with grapefruit juice and tonic. Then, she took my drink (which I was nursing). Our friends had some food, which smelled and looked good, but cannot comment further than that.
If you have small groups, of say no more than 4, this is an ideal place; even more ideal for a date. Low lights, sultry sounds, and good drinks will definitely put lovers in the mood to 'get to know each other' a little closer. But if you have a larger more rowdier group, head on over to Decibel. Where this place is sophistication and refinement, Decibel is pure hilarity and fun!
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Update 3/4/08
Been back countless times. Recently, S, J, B and I came and had an awesome time. I had a hot earl grey with gingery vodka (omg this was awesome!), another ginger cocktail, and my partners in crime had scotch, a martini and other drinks (we had a lot that night and this was the 2nd bara we hit :P ). We ordered yakittori and kara aagi and both were delicious (i think they got it from yokocho). Not a few weeks go by that you won't find me here... so what are you waiting for - go!
Sean Approved: Absolutely Definitely YES!!!
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Tucked away on the 2nd (3rd?) floor of a Japanese noodle house, lies Angel's Share. Cool little bar w/ great ambiance but long wait for drinks. -2 for the long wait for a table but +3 for the oddly placed Sistine Chapelesque mural above the bar.
Angel Share has a very extensive drink menu, table service and crafty mixologists. This dimly lit, Japanese speakeasy-like charming, intimate lounge is tucked away, but on the radar; it is almost always bursting at the seams. The servers don't smile much...they seem perpetually perturbed.
Good date place, especially if you could score a cozy table in the back overlooking another NYU dorm...which could kill the mood if you let it. No heavy smooching...the waiters will tell you "Hey go to St. Marks hotel around corner, to get room ok!" I can't say I blame them...extreme PDA's are just as obnoxious as NYU dorms.
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I met up with an old girlfriend for drinks here and will definitely come back with my beau. The atmostphere is romantic and sexy - a GREAT date spot. Go for the backroom - it is much more intimate than the front of the lounge.
We got here close to 11pm on Saturday night, and didn't have to wait very long for a table. I really loved the drink menu and had to take a few minutes to go through the LONG selection of drinks on the menu. I went with the earl grey infused vodka with grapefruit juice and tonic. It was so good, I sucked it down in about seven minutes. SJT had the earl grey infused vodka with ginger ale and something else (I cannot recall at this time). I ended up drinking his as well. The drinks are delicious, but could be a little stronger.
AS is not too loud - perfect for catching up with friends or having an intimate conversation. Seats are very comforatable, so be ready to stay a while :)
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Three Yelpers walk into a bar.
One Yelper is 90% Angel;
One Yelper is 60% Angel; and
One Yelper is known in some circles as "La Diabla" or No Angel ;).
What is the Angel's Share* of these Yelpers?
Any bar that has received an average of 4.5 Stars over 87 Yelp reviews is obviously a cool spot! If you haven't been here, you need to go. If you have, then I'm preaching to the Angel's Share choir.
Ascending the steps from the street brings you inside to the hustle and bustle of Village Yokocho. Don't let the udon noodles and casual decor fool you. Keep walking into Angel's Share and you'll be transported into a completely different scene. The small space, warm wood, velvet curtains and striking painting of cherubs above the bar create an ambiance that's intimate and cozy. Intimate and cozy can also be stuffy and pretentious, but Angel's Share is neither. Think warm and welcoming.
There isn't much room at the entrance of the lounge and there's even more traffic up front with the sole restroom by the door. It's tough to gauge how long of a wait it will be for a table so it's worth your time to check with the hostess. We were quoted a 10-15 minute wait and had a table within 5 minutes.
The back room is even more welcoming than the front with couples imbibing at romantic round tables for two, and groups engaged in deep conversations at couches against the wall-sized window adorned with wrought iron accents. The drink menu is extensive, the host and servers are friendly, and most importantly, you can truly lounge here. Most popular bars won't allow you to relax and enjoy the evening for too long after your glasses are empty. But, Angel's Share isn't your typical spot, and that's a heavenly thing! I'll be back...soon!
*I had no idea what Angel's Share actually meant. For those of you like me, Wikipedia describes it as the portion "of a wine or distilled spirit's volume that is lost to evaporation during aging in oak barrels." Aah!
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I've been going to angel share for about five years now and I absolutely love it. I have to say though I'm a bit sad that it has been "discovered". I guess it was inevitable that it would become so popular, but I love that they still keep up with the no standing policy and try to keep the crowd as minimal as possible.
I absolutely love their mojitos..all flavors and they make a mean lychee martini with just the right amount of lychee. They have an extensive drink menu and will make just about anything you can think of. The ambience is classy, elegant, and relaxed. It's perfect for a date, to catch up with a friend, or even for a contemplative drink on your own. Another perk is the fantastic people watching. When I went to NYU it was one of my favorite secret spots to go on a date or just relax.
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A fun place to visit, but no M&H. There are some slightly disturbing angelic paintings above the bar. Bartenders are friendly and reserved. Cocktail list is extensive and expensive. It struck me as the kind of place you'd see in a Bruce Li movie, where people are drinking and dining one minute, and then fighting with nun-chucks and knives the next :-) If you want a TOTAL opposite experience before or after, hit up Continental around the corner. For $10, you can get five shots of anything they offer.
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This place is my favorite pure bar. I haven't been back since I lived in midtown ~7 years ago but I still remember the place and was recently told that it's still around. I hope that they still have a no standing room policy and chip ice off an ice block. A straight-forward bar without being white-collared stuffy. I definitely need to visit and get my drink on. Cheers.
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This is one of those great "hidden" treasures of the east village. You have to walk through restaurant on Stuyvesant to get to the door that ultimately leads to Angel's Share.
They don't seat tables of more than 4, and they're serious about this policy. So intimate nights out only. The drinks are prepared by talented mixologists and the waiters are very knowledgeable and friendly. I tried one of their drinks with shiso (japanese mint) and it was absolutely amazing.
I love the atmosphere in here, dark, comfortable, and inviting. The art up on the wall is always a great topic for conversation. I highly recommend Angel's share for small groups. Drinks are on the expensive side, but hey it's Manhattan what do you expect?
This is an excellent place to go with friends from out of town that are looking for that true NY experience. Yes, it is fun going for the first time and wondering where the hell it is - if you're walking up 9th St and turn left, you will see on the corner - 1 Asian joint. NOPE, it's not that one, keep walking to the left, then up the stairs - turn quick left and walk through the big wooden door. YUP, that's it.
Great vibe, nothing crazy so if you are looking for an up-beat place to hang, this isn't for you. But, if you've got a few people with you and can have some good convo, then this is the place to enjoy a few creative cocktails. I was here with a group of 4 in the backroom. Tried something with honey and vodka and it was pretty good. Not sweet enough, or strong enough, but a good experience nonetheless. Looking down on Stuyvesant was this couple getting down like they were never gonna see each other again. They were certainly into each other right in the middle of the block, it was classic. Talk about needing a room - this was great.
The service is just OK, and if the whole "speak-easy" vibe wasn't so prevalent, I'd probably give it a 3, but grading on the overall experience, it was definitely worthy of a 4.
Take a date, like everyone else suggests. They will be impressed by your cool knowledge of hidden gems.
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Another Manhattan bar that fulfills my persnickety cocktail desires. I love pick up lines, don't you? This is one I heard at Angel's Share: an Italian says to me, "Do you like a man with a big p#%@s?" I say "um, I guess so", I mean, it's not something I normally hear from Americans and really, what self-respecting male would ever use a line like that? Only the most megalomaniacal. Ahhhh, mamoni.
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Ok, looks like I didn't actually review Angel Share but rather the restaurant right at the top of the stairs earlier. Apparently you gotta hang a left when u get onto the 2nd floor and go thru the door for Angel Share (AS). So I finally get to AS and notice that it's a 4 person max per group to be seated. On top of that this place is extremely small and narrow so plan to wait at least 20-30 mins for seating.
Come here for DRINKS ONLY. The only person more giddy due to the plethora of selection will be your Catholic priest on Sunday. I think we pretty much hit every drink on the list - Autumn leaves (earl grey with alchohol), Cloud 9 (calpico with alchohol), Bimboleo (grapefruit vodka)? And the list goes on. Not sure after all those drinks but drinks are fresh and nicely delivered.
I say EAT somewhere else but DRINK here.
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