Ampersand

Been coming here for 8 years , day it opened. By far the most consistent quality cocktails in Chelsea (just) ..or city IMHO. Julian and now Coffee ( new guy who I hung with tonight) are true mixologists. Having just returned frombtoo many European cities to mention (exception of London) an DC, Baltimore, Raleigh, etc tour. This place makes me as happy as my basement, and that is another story.

We stopped in here for drinks before our dinner reservation. The place was very busy on a Friday night (to be expected), and we were immediately greeted by our waiter. They were attentive and kind, and had a warm demeanor about them that is hard to come by in this city. The drinks were incredible and although we didn’t eat here the aromas coming off of others people tables wish we had stuck around for dinner. P.S. can we talk about the pricing?! 😍

went at like 8 on a sunday and it was a good level of busy. we stayed until like 11 and it was a lot more quiet by then. great date spot. the menu won’t give you decision fatigue but has options for everyone. fave drink was def the buzz word. reasonable prices (15/16)

A steady four

This establishment is good, however, there are several points on which the owners may wish to improve.
For starters, the continued use of QR codes.
It may horrify the owners of this bar to learn that, despite what you read on CNN, the Covid pandemic is, in fact, over.
As such, nothing less than paper menus will do.
And I don’t want to hear any carping about the environment from people who live in a city where the paper straw is practically legend.
Second, the ceiling.
I understand that Celia in the flat above loves a good bath, but the dangerously warped ceilings she has produced pose a real danger to customers.
I would recommend a quick repair job, before the rafters fall on some unsuspecting guest - resulting in legal action and, eventually, the closure of this establishment.

Someone may also want to potter around and replace the QR codes, several of which are faded and frayed - making them now impossible to use (a photo of one such code I attach).

Overall, a lovely bar and I look forward to my next visit. Shame, however, about the oversight of the little details that can really make a place shine.

Perfectly lit space to tuck into for an excellent cocktail. We wanted a dimly lit, moody space to kick off our visit to Manhattan - this place nailed it. The classic gin martini and the black Manhattan were primo.

Nice cocktails! Good amount of seating - both high tops and low tables. Good selection of reasonably priced drinks, so there will be something for everyone if you come with a group.

We stopped by for a drink before going out to dinner. This was a great find! The drinks were delicious, the staff was friendly and knowledgable, and the atmosphere was awesome. Highly recommend. Best of all, the prices weren't bad at all!

Great cocktails with an easy going vibe that makes getting a drink on a Tuesday afternoon worth it. I've been a couple of times and each times has been great. The bartenders and friendly and quick. Don't know what you're in the mood for? Let them create a cocktail for you and it won't disappoint. Easy going, quality cocktails with a vintage feel, definitely one my go-to bars in the city.