Cozy, vintage-style lounge with velvet seating for elevated craft cocktails & sophisticated snacks.
At a glance
#303 of 605 Bars in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.31
Rating breakdown
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5 ★61%
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4 ★23%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Rickey?
- The Rickey is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 180 reviews.
- How does The Rickey rank in New York?
- The Rickey is #303 of 605 Bars in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Rickey located?
- 210 W 55th St #1, New York, NY 10019 — 2.3 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact The Rickey?
- Phone: (646) 756-2044 · Website: taogroup.com
We didn't have food, but the drinks, service, and atmosphere were great! My husband and I went here several nights during our trip.
This place is a hidden gem and I'm so happy a SAG event in the area forced me to dive in and explore. I used to "bartend" as did my bestie in the photos. But watching Hassan (12 years+ experience) was like being in the presence of a #Master . I have never seen so much care put into any drink in my entire life. Every glass was a work of art, and so amazing. The 2 days we spent there was the most fun I had in a long time. I wish I was in the area more. Stop by and treat yourself to a show as your exquisite drink is being crafted in a way that Gordon Ramsay would be proud of. 💯💯 . Hassan showed me you can put drinks in a cup or you can create a drinkable work of art.. 🍷🍸🍹🥂
Overall - great spot and def worth trying out. Great for after dinner/show drinks. I will be coming back!
Drink highlights below:
- AMAZING
- Def worth the having a night date night with great cocktails
- For those who enjoy mock tails, I highly recommend the Paloma.
Food highlights below:
- The grilled cheese and kale artichoke dip were awesome - highly recommend
- The wagyu skewers were not worth it
- The chicken skewers were good but just a little salty - worth trying because I’m sure the saltiness was just a limited batch.
Service highlights below:
- Professional staff
- Helpful with the menu and figuring out which cocktail is best based on your preferences
Atmosphere highlights below:
- The vibe is very chill and cozy
- Easy to have a good conversation considering the volume of the music and other guests.
- Lighting is pretty bad. It’s way too dark. Just making the room one notch brighter would make a difference.
Drink highlights below:
- AMAZING
- Def worth the having a night date night with great cocktails
- For those who enjoy mock tails, I highly recommend the Paloma.
Food highlights below:
- The grilled cheese and kale artichoke dip were awesome - highly recommend
- The wagyu skewers were not worth it
- The chicken skewers were good but just a little salty - worth trying because I’m sure the saltiness was just a limited batch.
Service highlights below:
- Professional staff
- Helpful with the menu and figuring out which cocktail is best based on your preferences
Atmosphere highlights below:
- The vibe is very chill and cozy
- Easy to have a good conversation considering the volume of the music and other guests.
- Lighting is pretty bad. It’s way too dark. Just making the room one notch brighter would make a difference.
We stopped in here for a quick drink before we went to Broadway.
Service: The service was great, even though they had a reservation they were happy to give us a table for an hour and we were happy for that.
Ambiance: The place is very cute with its velvet chairs and gold tables. There are elegant lamps scattered everywhere for great lighting. They also have put a lot of thought into food and drinks presentation.
Food: We got the truffle popcorn and grilled cheese. Both were very good. They definitely didn’t skimp on the truffle in the popcorn and it was clearly fresh popped. The grilled cheese was also very good and came with a really nice jam.
Drinks: Unfortunately, the drinks really didn’t meet our expectations. They just tasted off and some tasted bitter too. It almost felt as if the ratios of ingredients were off. We ordered 4 drinks and out of 4 drinks only one was decent so that was disappointing.
Instagram: @TheShahLALand
Service: The service was great, even though they had a reservation they were happy to give us a table for an hour and we were happy for that.
Ambiance: The place is very cute with its velvet chairs and gold tables. There are elegant lamps scattered everywhere for great lighting. They also have put a lot of thought into food and drinks presentation.
Food: We got the truffle popcorn and grilled cheese. Both were very good. They definitely didn’t skimp on the truffle in the popcorn and it was clearly fresh popped. The grilled cheese was also very good and came with a really nice jam.
Drinks: Unfortunately, the drinks really didn’t meet our expectations. They just tasted off and some tasted bitter too. It almost felt as if the ratios of ingredients were off. We ordered 4 drinks and out of 4 drinks only one was decent so that was disappointing.
Instagram: @TheShahLALand
Drinks are inventive and tasty, and the bartenders are friendly. Fun, intimate space with low lighting and good vibes.
Pro tip for Dream Midtown guests: ask the concierge for a two-for-one drink ticket. What a warm welcome!
Pro tip for Dream Midtown guests: ask the concierge for a two-for-one drink ticket. What a warm welcome!
Absolute hidden gem. We found this quant place on New Years Day and stayed in place for hours since we were soooo comfortable. This trendy lounge type bat is located inside The Dream hotel. Service was amazing and the drinks were absolutely the best! Five stars. Our server was very attentive. Drinks are hand crafted and it shows. A must stop in for a quiet and very equiste and beautifully decorated lounge.
Best cocktail spot in New York City. Hands. Down. From the drinks to the service to the ambiance… we could not have been more pleased with The Rickey. I’m not sure we’ve had better drinks since the pandemic. The attention to detail is exceptional. I’m also not sure we’ve felt like the only people in the room and more welcome even though the place is packed. *The place is packed because it’s AMAZING!
Steven the bartender is the man.
Don’t t miss this spot if you find yourself in midtown. Also… $1 grilled cheese @ happy hour?!?!?!!!! Enough said.
Go.
And be happy :)
Thank you The Rickey!
You found yourself a regular.
Steven the bartender is the man.
Don’t t miss this spot if you find yourself in midtown. Also… $1 grilled cheese @ happy hour?!?!?!!!! Enough said.
Go.
And be happy :)
Thank you The Rickey!
You found yourself a regular.
Noisy and crowded on the night I attended - definitely book in advance. Cocktails very good and well made. Could be much nicer when it's not as loud and packed solid - it was a Friday evening btw.
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