| Venue name: | 67 Orange Street | Contact: |
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| Address: |
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Eighth Ave) New York 10026 |
Cross street: | between 112th and 113th Sts |
| Opening hours: | Wed, Thu, Sun 6pm–2am; Fri, Sat 6pm–4am |
| Transport: | Subway: 2, 3 to 116th St |
| Price: | Average drink: $13. AmEx, MC, V |
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Average User Rating
4.4 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:3
- 4 star:1
- 3 star:1
- 2 star:0
- 1 star:0
67 orange successfully brings the throwback sexy velvet curtain speakeasy vibe to a forward thinking hip current Now! there is No TV screen here which forces conversation & social intercourse around the confident well thought & executed alchemy at the bar- & the food menu is imaginative & better than u'd think!...but here it's all about the Cocktails & the hip dark ambience. it's here in south Harlem- i'm half a block away lucky- but it's well worth the trip if ur not. it's not cheap. not fast. worth every penny. worth every minute...Harlem short list star!
For as long as its been there, 67 Orange Street on its best nights still provides the best of what a speak easy mixology bar should provide: delicious cocktails, an intimate atmosphere, and a hint of old Harlem class. The originator and still the best at it.
I went to this spot for the first time the other day, and I liked the atmosphere and refreshments. I enjoyed the hummus with chopped tomatoes and seasoned pita. In terms of drinks, I was really glad I chose the Brazilian Jig. The pineapple juice and chunks of ginger added great flavor to the cache.
Besides our elevated booth, there were are a few other seats at the bar, two next to the staircase, and a couple more by the entrance and windows. The venue is intimate, with colorful Harlem-themed art and a diverse books about Harlem displayed on the brick walls.
The service was OK; the bar seemed understaffed for a few hours so the sole waiter was doing his best. Maybe they don't expect many people in the early evening. Also, a few of the appetizers --falafel, guac for the sexy nachos--were unavailable at the time.
I loved the 70s r&b, 80s hip-hop, and 90s dance music that played throughout the night. It started out at a good volume. You could chat and laugh with friends across the table, or nod your head while reciting Slick Rick's "Children's Story." But the music was turned up a little too high when more people started coming in around 9pm. It's a small place, after all, so the big nightclub volume didn't match the narrow bar space.
I had a good time, and I'd like to check this place out again soon.
