| Venue name: | The Happiest Hour | Contact: |
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| Address: |
121 W 10th St New York 10011 |
Cross street: | at Greenwich Ave |
| Opening hours: | Daily 5pm-4am |
| Transport: | Subway: 1 to Christopher St–Sheridan Sq |
| Price: | Average cocktail: $15. AmEx, MC, V. |
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Average User Rating
3.6 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:1
- 4 star:4
- 3 star:1
- 2 star:0
- 1 star:1
Visited the Happiest Hour and will never ever return. Stopped by with some friends and the service was slow and the drinks were over priced and watered down.
Such a classic bar and really great cocktails! There's usually a line on the weekends but it never feels that packed inside which is nice for the neighborhood.
The Happiest Hour was at its finest when it first opened, before it became a hot spot with long lines. HOWEVER, it is still an awesome bar for weekdays. The tiki vibe is elegant and kitschy all at once - a rare pairing. And the dynamic between the seated back area and the lively front area works really well. I love their cocktail menu, a kind of reverse-bespoke: they list out the ingredients, you pick your poison (aka, alcohol). The location is ideal - surrounded by great restaurants (though I hear their burger is very good) and close to the subway.
The chill vibe and draft Tiki cocktails are reason enough to fight through the throngs of happy hourers for a seat in one of the booths here, but the real move is the burger. The aptly named Happiest Burger is one of the finest in the city, two thin patties, beautifully melted cheese, secret sauce, and a classic bun. It's a thing of beauty, greasy, messy, cheesy beauty.
I would give this place between 3.5-4 stars, because there's usually an annoying line and many a time you have trouble hearing yourself think, but it's a fun place to go out with a group and there are always good looking people around.
The cocktail menu is also nice, because you can choose the liquor you want, but they're not my favorite cocktails in the city. I do like the vibe and the interior though, and I keep coming back, so just don't come here expecting to have an easy conversation. Do come to flirt and drink. Also, I've heard a lot about their burger, but I haven't tried it yet, so keep an eye on that too.
I visited the Happiest Hour last night and this is a must visit in the West Village. This tropical inspired venue instantly conjures up feelings of Miami Spring break with palm trees adorned on the walls and bartenders wearing floral printed shirts serving seasonally crafted cocktails. I was greeted with a jovial smile and perfectly crisp complimentary fries served with a house made slightly sweet ketchup that makes you want to eat the entire bowl. The accommodating mixologist whipped up a clever drink with Pisco, Pineapple, and egg white that made me forget it's winter outside. This West Village gem is perfect for cocktails in any season.
Rumor has it, the burger here was like the love child of Inn ‘n Out and Shake Shack.
Confirmed. The Happy Burger (one patty) and the Happiest Burger (two patties) are in fact an all-American grand slam classic. Well done, guys.
The food menu at this relatively new West Village cocktail bar didn’t stop there – in a world where brussel sprouts are losing steam (no pun intended, these are roasted!) – they revived the dish with a relish, honey vinegar. The taste of the sprouts is captivating and begs you to order a second serving. At only $6 a side, it happens. They also boast a WBBLT (worlds best BLT) among other drool worthy sandwiches.
Okay, my drank (and my two step): the Manhattan was done well and then I moved on to their more fun set of the menu, a kind of choose your own adventure in a glass. The components were listed, and you choose a liquor. The Maid to Order with tequila may be my drink of summer, it’s crisp and refreshing. Mint + cucumber + lime juice + tequila. YAS.
Don’t stop there though, you can go all night between the cocktails and their beer and shot special (Gansett + Evan Williams).
The downside(s), there seems to only be one bathroom, and I don’t think they actually have happy hour.
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