Dine-in
Yes
Pocket Bar NYC in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Takeaway
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Wine
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Phone: +1 646-682-9062
Site: https://www.pocketbarnyc.com/
Site: https://www.pocketbarnyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4PM–12AM
- Tuesday:4PM–12AM
- Wednesday:4PM–12AM
- Thursday:4PM–12AM
- Friday:4PM–1AM
- Saturday:4PM–1AM
- Sunday:4PM–12AM
Comments (199)
Almost every time I am in NYC I try to get here. Fun - classy - cool and friendly. I have told 25+++ people to go to the Pocket Bar
Great small bar. Amazing owner (Susie) that knows what she does. Recommend the cider with ginger. This place brings back memories of what NY bars used to be.
Cozy and cute bar, perfect place for a date or just spending a quite night with your friends.Everytime I come here the staff is nice, friendly and joyful!Affordable drinks and free popcorn.Look for Elise, she is beyond awesome!
The bartenders are just as great as the selection of drinks! Such an amazing neighborhood staple. If you’re in the neighborhood, or if you’re not, you should stop by anyway. And the music is ALWAYS ON POINT!
Super cute little bar. Drinks and popcorn. Simple menu but plenty of what you need for a hip little joint! Bartender was sweet and fun!
Cute small wine and beer bar. Very cozy with great service.
Bar was super cute, bartender was super nice and friendly, great service, atmosphere, and staff were cute. Came here two days in a row and had a great time. Totally recommend 👌👍
Such a gem of a find! Fun, lovely staff; great music; and just an overall fab atmosphere.
Fantastic place. Great drink menu and super cool vibe in there. Wine list is really great with a few reds and a few whites by the glass and a few taps of beer with several different styles for whatever your taste. Oh and theres a good sangria, too. Staff was absolutely awesome as nd friendly. Made you feel at home even if youre from out of town.
Free popcorn, great drinks, awesome music. A hidden gem!!! Will definitely return!!!
I love Susie. Don’t tell my husband.
This cozy bar and friendly staff is the perfect place to come and schmooze with your friends. The staff makes you feel like this is your local bar, even on your first trip.
Best place in town Ive ever been!Im kind of new in San Diego and it had been so hard for me to find a nice place to go and grab a cool drink with nice live jazz or blues music.The experience is amazing. People is enjoying music and having the time of their life.The bar takes you the the 1920s and makes you feel like you are into a film.
Love this bar! Its just so much fun, the staff are amazing.Its a beer and wine only place just in case you where running for the tequila. But there sangria is a must try! You will even find a shark swimming around in your glass....As the name suggests its small so either get there early or be ready to squeeze in.Monday nights is free bingo with great prizes....just be ready for the dance off on a tie.
The only bar you’ll need in NYC. We come back every time.
Local crowd of all ages, extremely friendly staff, and great beer.Edit years later: hasnt changed a bit, such a good bar
This is truly one of my favorite bars in NYC. Megan the bartender is a national treasure
Went here with one of my girl friends yesterday and love this place! The bartender was super sweet. My friend had a really bad day and champagne with a side of shark totally helped to cheer her up. Well definitely be back in the summertime when unicorns are in season!
Pocket Bar is your home away from home,A great place on a first date,Or even when you are alone.Great music, delicious drinks, and familiar faces,Hot bites, buttery popcorn,And the sangria is coming up aces.If you are looking to have a memorable night out,Or to sing with strangers,This is the place, without a doubt.
Amazing little wine bar. The Sangria is to die for. Owner is wonderful to chat with, really makes the place. Ive been here several times and its always packed. Its quite cozy but very much worth the wait for a seat to open up. Free popcorn is a nice touch!
We LOVED this place. Perfect for a beer or glass of wine at the end of the day, as well as a more raucous evening for Monday night bingo. We visited on Christmas Eve which was great fun and the hosts - Pip and Susie - were excellent, so much fun and even didn’t throw me out when I danced on the bar during a bingo prize dance-off. And for that: I am grateful. 😂❤️
Youve really just gotta love this small friendly bar. Not really a tourist spot so youre sure to be able to relax and have your drinks prior to or after your theater experience. Its adorned in white tile so it gives off a lunch room/commissary vibe. Im looking forward to going back.
Lovely cozy bar hidden in HK. Super friendly & professional bartender. Great crowd as well. 👍
Great place with great service. The drinks, the best. Will go back any time.
Awesome intimate environment, good vibes, great beer. Pop corn served with your drink, love it.
I just have to give this place 5 stars because of its quirkiness. I mean, in a place like NYC with skyrocketing property and rental prices, why wouldnt you love a bar that sneaks into a small little space and delivers awesome drinks!? Ive been here 3 times and each time Im greeted by smiles and cheerful vibes coupled with fun drinks. Im not sure more than 20 people could (legally) fit in this place, but im tempted to get a crew together and try! The close quarters feel intimate and although it can get cramped at times, you never feel rushed. Im a big fan of the red sangria and the staff always makes you feel important.
Best bar in Manhattan. They have some of my favorite drinks - must try the sharknado! Great vibe each time I visit. The bar is lively and they’ve got an awesome playlist. The bartender is consistently attentive. Always can’t wait to go back!
Except for the nice and calm decoration of the bar, we were very disappointed. The menu is very small, the service was not welcoming, and the alcohol prices were pretty high for those small portions and pretty regular beers. I had a generous glass of too-highly priced wine which was one of the worst Ive ever drunk. No popcorn or food was offered. In the bottom line - I wish we hadnt gone there.
Beautiful little spot to catch a few drinks and hear some good music. Suzy the bartender was super friendly and gave us some excellent ideas for the evening. Perfect levels of conversation and background tunes, nice options for both beers and wines, and Suzy also made us a crazy good shot that I have no idea what was in it.
I had the pleasure of talking to the owner Susie, and she is a delight in general. But down to the important things...although small (which I like) they have a great beer and wine selection. Plus the clientele is very personable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
A must do for those who want a quiet spot to end a day of sightseeing. The bartender is super lovely and the venue has cosy and warm seating. We went multiple times during our stay. The free popcorn is a bonus.
Just what we needed when we were early for our Rez at a restaurant in the neighborhood. My God this place is cute. Bartendress was so nice...always had a smile on her face, even when one of us knocked her drink over. We were able to get out of the cold, get a quick drink and start our night off right here.Highly recommended.
Always a great time. Bring a friend. Order a drink. And enjoy the music and the company...
Found this little spot for a friends birthday. Lo was the best! She got the whole place to sing happy birthday to our friend. Drinks were great and the popcorn was a perfect snack while hanging out. Will definitely be here again next time were in town!
Wow! Such a wonderful place. Just off the beaten path with an energy and Spirit that is uniquely its own!Not long ago, the place was named the #1 Bar in Manhattan. It then moved up to the #1 Bar in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx! Pretty cool for a new place. The owner, Suzy, is pretty cool too Id have to say.Ive been a couple of times now and no matter how many people I take...a dozen or even just one...we always have a great time! Ill definitely keep coming back!!
Great place. Extremely small - smaller than a pocket I would say :) There is no food, but a lot of popcorn and good beer selection on the tap. Bartender is great! One of the pearls in Hells kitchen
Live up to its name. Crowded even on a Wednesday night. They don’t serve liquor, but Nice drinks though.
Adorable little neighborhood place. If you think your hotel room is small, then this place will delight you, as it too is very cozy.The bartenderettes are amazing, and a lot of fun.Step into the world of the locals here at this cute little spot.
Amazing vibe and bartender was very fun and welcoming. The bartender took our song requests and was very pleasant to interact with. We loved our time here.
Cozy spot with great drinks (they have craft beer on tap). They give out popcorn (delicious), have fresh cut flowers, and the bartender was really cool. A little out of the way to get to, but worth the trip.
Googled bars near times square on a whim and found this place. Im from the UK and made some great acquaintances here, bar staff were lovely and fun! Really reccomend this place as an authentic NYC bar close to the very touristy times square.
Where everybody knows your name... or will within about 10 minutes. This is a tiny little bar where you cant help but get to know the friendly and fun bartenders, led by the owner Suzy who is a former Rockette and such a blast. Youll want to immediately come back. It feels like home. Get the sangria!
I went on a weekend and it was decently crowded (which is not difficult to do since its a small place). They have a variety of drinks, from wine to beer. The bartender on staff that night was so friendly. Be sure to eat before you come here because they only serve hot pockets.
One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. Free popcorn and the house Sharknado Sangria is delicious!
Lucky to get 3-Stars, if not a Cute, clean & friendly, hole-in-the-wall dive bar with a variety of beer, wine & Sangria [Dont be fooled into getting the Sharknado Sangria]; it is a concoction of bland/poor tasting white wine... My guest was VERY disappointed as it was Totally Anti-Quenchmactic and she couldnt bear to finish it so we just left disappointed in the non-event! 🙄Get Beer, Wine or Cider & free popcorn, if you must visit the place👎🏼
One of the neighborhood gems. Tiny little pocket of a place that is typically full to overflowing and very loud. Friendly service, good set of taps (at least ten), wine and cocktails. Fresh popcorn, but no food.
Cool little bar and great stop for friendly service and beer and wine on tap. The drink selection was great and it was a loud but fun atmosphere. Theyre expected to open a second location soon too!
Intimate, fun atmosphere! Cameron was an amazing bartender! Great drinks and music as well! One of the best bars in Manhattan.
Love, love, love. Its beer and wine only, but thats ok. Its the smallest bar in NYC, but thats ok. BYO food, but thats ok. Friendly staff and great homemade sangria. (lethal!) I suggest anyone should give it a try. All of the staff is lovely, but if you happen to get the owner Suzy behind the bar, that is a BIG plus. Kudos to a long life Pocket Bar!!!
Nice little bar where you feel like home. Music is good, staff is friendly and its cozy. We had a very good time there. We definitely would have stayed after 1.30 :)
Such a cute atmosphere, loved the ambience! A good place to unwind after a hard day at work.
The bar lives up to its name, its as close to hole in the wall as humanly possible. Loud music, fun crowd and the infamous sharknado: beware how many you have in one night. One of the best bars in Manhattan.
The bar is small, but the atmosphere is great. They had a great limited selection of beer, great music and free popcorn. I would visit this place again when visiting the city.
Amazing vibe and bartender was very fun and welcoming. The bartender took our song requests and was very pleasant to interact with. We loved our time here.
An intimate setting with EXCEPTIONAL cider and a fantastic opportunity to interact with actual New Yorkers. All of the bar staff are easy to chat with, and the patrons tend to be local. GREAT FUN!
Small space, but very comforting. Our bartender Suzy was funny and they had real candles! REAL CANDLES! I had an overall great experience with friends and would definitely recommend it.
One of the best bar experiences in HK! Love the music selection, the free pop corn and delicious drinks. A great bar for an afterwork drink with friends or a date.
Amazing and cozy place, beautiful service, Lo is the best!!! Love all the vibe of the place. Fully recommend!
Super friendly staff, excellent, concise menu, FANTASTIC sangria! This bar is small and can be popular, so plan ahead if you want to bring a group.
Dang this bar whips. Its tiny, yeah. But the bartenders work hard and the music they play is so good, youll become friends with everyone in the place in an hour, no problem.
Its a lovely little place with friendly people having a drink and an extremely nice person serving the drinks.... And popcorn. She gave also some good tips for food in the evening. Recommend to go there
The greatest little neighborhood bar! I used to live across the street from it but i still make the trek back uptown for Suzy. Its a different bar every time you go in but its always fun and great selection!
Great playlist, drinks, service.
This was my first time on NYC and i remember i was walking lonely (very very cold march night) and i was received very kindly as we were old friends. i have nice memories from Pocket BarPs:...Excellent attention by bartender, draft beer is the best..!Regards from Argentina
Such a cute little spot. Free popcorn, solid drink selection, quiet music. Great place to come and talk without having to shout at eachother.
Such a cute place! Bartenders are a lot of fun and friendly. This can easily become anyones local bar
This is such a great tiny place. All alcohol all the time. The bartender is super nice and the clientele is sophisticated but casual.
$15 for a glass of basic Sauvignon Blanc! We managed to get to a bar check of $135 by drinking 9 glasses of mediocre wine, so be careful!So in nutshell, avoid this bar!
Cozy bar with kind and attentive service. Try the Italian restaurant 😋
I would have given this five stars, but the last couple of times Ive been Ive had to leave right away because the music had gotten SO LOUD. it is a cute little place to have a quiet drink with a friend... When you can hear yourself think!
Excellent, small, intimate bar with wonderful service and a great drinks selection. Definitely worth a visit after a work day.
Went looking for an amazing local bar......and found one.......great drinks, awesome staff and eccentric regulars make it a must for people looking for a genuine NYC bar experience
This place is awesome! Good vibes and the coolest bartender around. It feels like home every time I stop by.
Pocket bar is...pocket size! Cozy bar with great beer. (Didnt try the wine.) Friendly hostess and patrons.
Small, cute, comfy bar in HK. Great service, the bartender/owner is amazing!!! Friendly low-key vibe!
So we went to this place after walking around the area because it had great reviews. Unfortunately as soon as we walked in the body odor smell was so unbearable we had to step out.Ill give it one star for now, and maybe give it another chance some other time.
Super small literal hole-in-the-wall in Hells Kitchen. Sharknado Sangria is a gimmick, but decent. Lion Stout on tap.
Really cosy, small and really nice bar! Small selection of drink but excellent sangria and nice barmaid!
Best wine. Best bartenders. Best vibes. Great if solo or going on a date. Try the Sharknado!
Favorite bar in NYC!! Intimate with fantastic staff and great conversation promoted by the size of the establishment. Highly recommended!!
I love this place. And I love the people who own it, who work here and who come here. Be prepared to sing, laugh and talk to strangers. And have fun.
This is my favourite bar. The staff are so friendly and great to chat to and the little sharks are so cute!
Tiny little bar where you can get to know everyone. Good music is too loud for anyone to talk, more of a solo place to drink
Cute little spot that seats 30 people max- great beers and wine, cute theme and very friendly service
Great beer, great cider, free popcorn. What more can you ask for
I was not ready for a culture learning curve but bartender miss Cameron eased me into it...love the popcorn and ambiance of the tiny bar....many cudos....thanks
Beautiful and peaceful bar, Susy is the best barwoman in the world. I wanna come back. Hugs from Argentina.
Cozy spot, the owners are very personable , The drinks are fun. The metal straws and sharks had me at hello
Its a really tight space, but they have the cutest decorations for their cocktails: sharks!
One of the most authentic friendly places Ive been in NYC ! Just drinks ! And a great owner ... Unique in NYC.
Great drinks, super friendly staff and free popcorn. A new favorite 👏🏻
Cozy and amazing. The staff are some of the nicest youll find in the neighborhood. (aka, theyll talk to you and actually care.)
Small place that have shark drinks and popcorn. What more do you need? Great service!
Love this little spot. However, it’s beer/wine (and sangria) only. No liquor.
One of my favorite bars in Hells Kitchen. Have the house made Sharknado Sangria! 🦈
Awesome bar. Great wine and beer. Bingo Mondays is a must!
Stopped for drinks, atmosphere was welcoming!
Dear Suzie, missed you today, but Joe is all types of awesome. My friends and I will be back to see more of you both.
This is my favorite bar in Manhattan. Great vibe and great service, I come here whenever I can.
Nice beers! Good music! ;)
This place is wonderful. Great house Rose. Lovely bartender!
Awesome atmosphere. Great vibe and fun people. The owner Rocks!!!
First warm day of the season, celebrated in great style with wine and beer. And free popcorn!
Hidden gem bar in HK. Small spot but perfect when not too crowded
Great music playlist, confident bar hopping location, but very. . . Cozy (small)
Pocket Bar NYC is an amazing restaurant and their services are prompt. Highly recommend.
Some of the best sangria in town. Love this place. Great staff too.
Legit hole in the wall bar. Super tiny. Bartenders very friendly. +Free popcorn
Its a nice cozy place to have a fresh brew with friends.
Fun little bar with great drinks and friendly bartenders.
So fun! Drinks and service great! And you might just win at bingo!
Tight little bar. Good service, reasonable prices. But definitely small.
The name says it all. Tiny bar with a small selection and a friendly owner. Intimate setting.
Love this place, really cozy and a great wine selection.
Excellent drinks and very cosy atmosphere.
Amazing and cozy and friendly! And delish sangria with funky metal straws
This place eis amazing. The girl who works the bar is a genius
Great little bar. Atmosphere is amazing.
Outstanding!!!! If you think off the hook is fun, this place is off the chain...highly recommend!
Great tap list, fun vibes, peppy bartender 10/10 neighborhood bar
Great small little place. Awesome music selection
Susie is awesome and you are missing out on a Hells Kitchen classic if you dont go here!!
Beautiful people nice wine menu. The sharknado is dangerously delicious
Nice bartender... Small space and no hard liquor
Cute and cozy bar. Small selection but very friendly.
Adorable little sing a long bar, wish we had more spots like this in NYC!
Hole in the wall type of wine bar. Great service from friendly staff.
Fun crowd and great music. And the waitress is a master!
Fun local spot - friendly staff.
Super cozy neighborhood (no pretense) wine bar!
This place rocks. Bingo was a blast. Would definitely go again.
Quaint and cozy bar with great, friendly service.
A cute, cozy little neighborhood bar with an amazing nightly soundtrack.
Fun little bargreat time hanging out!
Cute bar, get a small bag of popcorn with drinks
Super cool people and had a good drink to boot
Great neighborhood bar, really friendly, good service
Great place to have a great drink!
Lovely and cozy. Great bartenders.
Small bar but fantastic service!
Small neighborhood bar. Friendly service.
Fun crowds with great music and a killer Sangria.
Megan is the best!!! What an awesome hidden gem in the city!
Love the vibe! Best bar in NYC.
Very nice hidden place. Incredibly homey and friendly
Cool place to get a cocktail and some popcorn.
Really fun place to grab a drink between plans!
Always a great time. Cute but just noisy enough
Pricey, but good drinks and service
Great little place. Service is excellent. Thanks Megan.
Cool small place. Great bartender.
Nice intimate bar for a good after work drink.
Fun place. A real surprise. Feels like a mini vaca every time
Good vibes. No liquor. Just beer and wine.
Very crowded, small. Not aesthetic in any way.
Bar is not clean, if your not a regular your not wanted.
Great atmosphere, I try to stop by whenever I am in the area.
Great, spot! Super intimate size-wise. Perfect.
Great little place. Love the atmosphere!
Size isn’t everything for this pint size pint shop
Good music, good cocktails, good atmosphere
One of My Favorite Bars in The City
Cute small little bar to hang out with friends.
Fantastic little gem. Great vibe, highly recommend.
Cozy and cool spot for drinks and free popcorn!
Great intimate atmosphere. Great friendly staff
Coziest spot in the neighborhood. Perfect for a nightcap!
The sangia is a must! Lovely place 🙏💜
Nice wine bar. Did not expect this
Cool little space away from the crowds!
Best local bar in HK!
Banging playlist, awesome waitstaff.
Best tiny bar in NYC
The only non alcoholic option is water
Good taste and love the atmospheres
Lots of fun. Sharknedo!
The toys in the sangria are fun
Best little bar in NY
Little place with a big heart❤️
Small but free popcorn
Love this little place!
Great vibe, friendly staff
Highly recommend
Wonderful staff and atmosphere
Awesome time bar
Awesome!
Banging.
One word. Legit. And shark.
❤this bar
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Pocket Bar NYC 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-20I have spent many a night at this little gem of a bar having had great wine, great conversation and in great company. It’s a neighborhood spot that welcomes folks from any and all neighborhoods. The bar staff are all top notch — knowledgeable, friendly, just the right amount of curious and fantastically interesting. You want to be left alone with your Sunday paper, ain’t no thang. You want to strike up a conversation with a (soon to be) new friend, you’re in the right place. Easy and chill without feeling too, well, easy and chill. It’s an every kinda night kinda place. Oh, and did I mention there’s popcorn? Yeah. Yeah, there is.
Review №2
2022-09-15Tiny intimate wine and beer spot. Limited options love the free popcorn though.
Review №3
2022-09-15Lovely little place! Super tasty cold beers and free popcorn, plus the lady running the bar was super friendly. Totally recommend and hope to come back!
Review №4
2022-08-02The best. Love this place.🔥 Bartenders🔥 Patrons🔥 Beverages🔥 Venue🔥 Everything🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Review №5
2022-01-05Such an amazing local find! A small neighborhood bar featuring wine and beer all on tap. The fabulous woman behind the bar might have been the highlight of our night. She was warm and welcoming. This is a great place for friends or a great date spot.
Review №6
2022-02-18There really is no way to give this place a lower rating. I hosted an event there (in the Sidebar event space) yesterday afternoon (May 12) and couldnt have been happier. The service was great, the food was great, the wine was great...all of my guests commented on how cool it all was. Will most definitely be going back to this place again...and again...highly recommended.
Review №7
2022-01-27They have cider here ❤️🔥 I also liked that they serve popcorn with every drink.
Review №8
2022-04-14Stopped in here for a drink and a place to rest on my way to meet a friend. Megan, the bar tender, was super friendly. I might have hung out all night under different circumstances! Thanks Megan!
Review №9
2022-01-26Cute, cozy intimate bar! I’m a bit socially anxious so this bar is perfect. There is not too many people in there at once, the bar tenders are always so friendly, and if you get a sangria it comes with an adorable little floating shark!🥰
Review №10
2019-08-28Owned by an ex-rockette, pocket bar is a fantastic little spot to grab a beer (or sangria) and chat with a friend. Tight quarters so plan to limit your party to 2-3. Bartender is a class act and welcoming to new and old patrons alike. True New Yorker hidden gem.