Accidental Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 98 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, United States

Phone:

Rating: 4.9

Services

  • Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2022-04-13 - Rating: 5)

    This is a sake bar that I didnt know I needed in my life. Wonderfully warm welcome from the owner and his team, help navigating the menu of sake (we arent sake connoisseurs, though we do enjoy a glass!), and delicious small plates with flavour combos that are unexpected but simply divine. Such as nori & cheese - never would have guessed it, but its a new favourite. Make a reservation and get a seat at the bar.

  • Review 2 (2025-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely excellent joint. Bartender/owner is a total G. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and excellent at their craft. Will be back shortly!

  • Review 3 (2022-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent sake selection with really knowledgeable bartenders! Even if you don’t know anything about same they will help you find a drink you’ll like. “Kitchen” (small selection of bar snacks) doesn’t stay open as late as the bar but they put together some nice plates for snacking on with sake. Small place always has a nice crowd

  • Review 4 (2023-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    This is a really cute sake bar where the owner is very clearly passionate about what he does. The menu has fun descriptions on what you would feel or taste drinking these sake drinks. Been here two times now and its always just a delight learning and tasting different sakes.

  • Review 5 (2024-09-03 - Rating: 5)

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! The owner is the kindest ever!! The drinks are amazing!!! Definitely a hidden gem and a must try if you’re in town!!!!!10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND

  • Review 6 (2022-11-02 - Rating: 4)

    This is a wonderful sake bar. It was my first time at a sake bar and I had such a great experience. The bartender was amazing, she was wonderful in letting my friends and I try some of the sake before we commit to one. She was also very knowledgeable on the different sake and was able to recommend us some that would be to our liking. I ended up choosing the Niwa No Uguisu - Doburoku, which is like a pear smoothie drink. It was very nice and subtle. I also loved the fun atmosphere and it’s a great place to meet up with friends for some drinks. I would recommend this place to those looking for a different kind of bar scene and those interested in sake. I absolutely loved the experience as there’s no sale bar where I’m from.

  • Review 7 (2022-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great sake Bar with intimate lighting. One of the friendliest owners Ive ever met whos excited to share his passion for you. Exceptional rotating selection of sake and theyll help you find some options youll really enjoy.

  • Review 8 (2021-07-06 - Rating: 5)

    Well, we did in fact accidentally discover this brand new sake bar! It comes with a story that needs to be told. Once upon a time, when it was a different bar, the owner had a first date with his now spouse here. Then he eventually purchased it and turned it into an ultra cool sake bar with really good small plates. He was wonderfully pleasant and wonderfully knowledgable and we had a great time. And everyone lived happily ever after. So you should definitely visit this place.

  • Review 9 (2021-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    The food and sake here is amazing. Especially the crispy potatoes with crab and the ponzu mushroom skewers. Great vibes, I will definitely be coming back.

  • Review 10 (2023-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    The owner was very educational with the sake. I came in there overwhelmed with all the sake options and asked him what he recommended, he gave us the snow angel drink and it was sooo smooth. The owner was very nice and gave us a free sake taste. I definitely would recommend if your a sake fan

  • Review 11 (2022-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    Dope sake bar, we had a blast!Lala and gang were knowledgeable, generous, and great all around.Will be back on my next trip to NYC.

  • Review 12 (2022-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely loved this spot. An expansive list of sake with knowledgeable bartenders who are happy to explain the different types. Will definitely be back soon :)

  • Review 13 (2022-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    Stumbled upon this cozy little bar while looking for something off the beaten path on a casual girls’ night! Austin is awesome: he’s super knowledgeable & passionate about sakes; will generously explain to you what you are drinking (much needed for a sake novice like myself) and answer all of your basic sake questions. Everything we ordered was great compliments to sake, and the vibe was so chill - definitely going to be our new regular spot in the neighborhood!

  • Review 14 (2023-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Can’t say enough good things about this place. Pete took care of us the entire time. I had not tried sake before but Pete gave spot on recommendations based on my go to liquors. And fantastic recs for each subsequent round. We also ordered “the whole shebang” which included every item on the menu. If it’s your first time visiting accidental, this is the way to go! Every bite was a treat. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Austin, at the end of the night. What a kind soul. Whether you’re a sake enthusiast, foodie, or looking for a friendly neighborhood haunt, this is your place.

  • Review 15 (2022-11-28 - Rating: 5)

    I almost never give a five star review on a first visit, but Accidental Bar merits it. Great sake selection but more importantly the owner / bar tender was exceedingly helpful in pairing sakes to taste preferences. Comfortable bar stools, cozy bar. Super friendly.

  • Review 16 (2022-01-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar! Lots of delicious interesting sake, our server was very happy to help us pick out which to drink and let us sample before committing to a glass… though they were always nice so we always committed. Some great small plates too, with the corn and the cheese and pickles platter being the highlights. Maybe skip the mushroom skewers which were sadly a bit dull. Really nice vibe will definitely be back.

  • Review 17 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)

    Exceptional experience. Great staff and tone. Variety and quality are wonderful. Go often, off menu items start to appear.

  • Review 18 (2023-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    Very strong sake list and knowledgeable staff. Quite a cool restaurant with particularly good small plates that pair well. Definitely get the scallops and polenta.

  • Review 19 (2021-06-13 - Rating: 5)

    LOVED my evening here! I tried 3 different sakes and ordered the delicious snacks to accompany. Crispy potatoes with crab paired perfectly with my gin and tonic style sake. Great bites, great drinks, great location.

  • Review 20 (2022-03-18 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely little bar with a great sake selection and cute vibes. In addition to being super warm and welcoming, Austin also has a PhD level knowledge of sake. A great addition to the neighborhood.

  • Review 21 (2021-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve never met someone outside Japan who can so expertly talk to the sake they’re serving - especially in a way that is human-to-human. Austin is both an amazing human and incredibly knowledgeable sake expert! The snacks are equally on point, we did a round 2 as they were just too good to pass up!

  • Review 22 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great sake bar with very calm atmosphere for sake tasting. Let Austin or whoever is bartending pick some pours from behind the counter for you if you want something special and tuned to your preferences. I will be returning.

  • Review 23 (2024-07-31 - Rating: 5)

    Best Sake bar!!! Highly recommended

  • Review 24 (2024-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    A terrific selection of sakes, and a knowledgeable staff to help if youre looking to try something new! Bradley and Becca made excellent recommendations and terrific conversation.

  • Review 25 (2024-11-06 - Rating: 5)

    Drink good, food good. May May is perfect 💕

  • Review 26 (2021-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Hannah was outstanding we enjoyed our journey of sake and Chambong .we missed you austin but will return soon . Superior service and Jordan the chef was so personable. You must check this sake bar out when in NYC

  • Review 27 (2023-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Wow I cannot say enough good things about this spot and its owner, Austin. Ironically enough, my wife and I did stumble upon this spot accidentally after some dinner before heading out for dancing and Im so happy that we did. I personally love craft cocktail/spirit-focused bars and Accidental Bar is THE spot to learn everything youd ever want to know about sake.Austin is a rare find of someone who is not only incredibly knowledgeable about spirits but is able to explain sake in way that isnt condescending. He was able to recommend multiple interesting sakes based on our spirits preferences and I had no idea sake was such an expansive spirit. I could go on but all I can really say here is go and meet Austin. Hes wonderful.We unfortunately didnt try any of the food because we had just come from dinner but everything we saw on the menu looked fantastic. Well absolutely be coming back to try the food very soon!

  • Review 28 (2021-12-05 - Rating: 5)

    Welcome Accidental Bar to Alphabet City! Austin Power has created a warm inviting bar to enjoy delicious bites and sample many different sakes. Both were delicious! Kudos Austin!

  • Review 29 (2023-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    The description of the Sakes and the selection are so beautiful and tasty! Bartender is really into it 💜

  • Review 30 (2023-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    What a beautiful concept. Service, food and drink are exceptional.

  • Review 31 (2024-04-06 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place so much. Such great sake and service

  • Review 32 (2021-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    This is the place to settle in and discover some new sakes! Friendly, welcoming and fun --- enjoy your sake with some of their great bites, too! Kanpai!

  • Review 33 (2023-01-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great place to lay back and sake. The magician is the one generating so much tasty food from what looks like an air fryer.

  • Review 34 (2024-05-25 - Rating: 5)

    Their focus on featuring sake that highlights the climate is beautiful. The bar can be toasty on a hot summer evening, but the incredible sake selection, stories, people and just overall vibes will keep you there. Best of conversations had here.Also CHAMBONG!???

  • Review 35 (2024-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Such a great place. Excellent service and selection, every sake we had was incredible. We had a great time talking with the bar tender and owner, who care so so much about the place and about their customers experience. Great vibes all around. Cant wait to go back.

  • Review 36 (2022-05-28 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in New York. The bartenders are incredible and the sake is dynamite. I’ve never made a better decision in my life.

  • Review 37 (2023-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful interesting tapas, loads of different Saki to try & the most friendly staff

  • Review 38 (2022-10-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambience, great food, great sake. And the people here are also great!

  • Review 39 (2021-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Accidental has great vibes, incredible sake and delectable small bites from Chef Lucy. It’s my favorite place to start the night

  • Review 40 (2024-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Inviting atmosphere perfect for learning about sake and chatting with regulars

  • Review 41 (2021-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    What an awesome accident. Wonderful time here. The owner, Austin, knows his stuff and has created an amazing place.

  • Review 42 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic spot, can’t go wrong with anything Lala & Austin recommend. The friendliest folks and the best vibe.

  • Review 43 (2022-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful waiter! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Cute space too!

  • Review 44 (2024-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    Used to be a wine bar (5+ years ago!) but is now a fully immersive sake bar. Excellent service, sommelier level descriptions and recommendations for every palate.

  • Review 45 (2023-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great Sakes and Nigoris and an awesome vibe. I highly recommend!!

  • Review 46 (2021-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great space, even better food. The crispy potatoes and mushroom skewers are not to be missed!

  • Review 47 (2021-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    What a lovely time I had here, truly memorable and delightful. The staff has impeccable energy and I can’t wait to come back!

  • Review 48 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibe and delicious sake. Austin was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to.

  • Review 49 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    Super cute spot in the East Village! Perfect for a date or to hang out and catch up with close friends. If you like sake or want to learn more about it, this place is for you!Austin and his team here are amazing and super hospitable, and even if you’re new to the sake world, he’ll be able to reccomend one of their offerings to you!The food is yummy as well, and goes perfect with any glass of sake on the menu. Definitely reccomend giving this place a try, truly a hidden gem!

  • Review 50 (2021-07-15 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent bar! A little pricey but ambiance is great.

  • Review 51 (2023-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super cute local soju bar. One of the best soju I tried. Owner is so sweet and nice. Definitely recommend it.

  • Review 52 (2023-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    This place is everything you want in a local neighborhood drinks spot and more. I came in - accidentally of course - the first time expecting a cocktail and a few bar bites. I was not a sake person then but I certainly am now.The food is superb. Its all prepared in a tiny kitchen behind the bar and I would describe it as almost Japanese-inspired tapas/small bites. The scallop crudo is excellent. The crab is divine. Even the selection of pickled vegetables and cheeses have blown me away. They chef is operating on another level for a sake bar.The service is amazing. Austin - the owner - is a funny and knowledgable sake guide who wants you to enjoy and have fun. Expect copious free samples and belly laughs.The atmosphere is intimate and cool, with fun quotes and knicknacks lining the walls in a small but not too small Alphabet City environment.Id go here more often if I lived closer.

  • Review 53 (2022-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Best sake curation I have seen outside of Japan!

  • Review 54 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    This sake bar was an incredibly intimate experience where you truly feel like you’re a guest of the owner. Austin recommends the perfect sake for each person and serves amazing food to pair.

  • Review 55 (2022-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    If youve ever wanted try sake for the first time (or just love sake and want to try some more) this is the place for you. A wonderfully small and cozy venue in the East Village where the staff are excited to get to know you and your tastes so they can help you find something that youll love. The food is delicious and a great compliment to all the great quality drinks. Just the perfect neighborhood bar to try something new.

  • Review 56 (2023-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the experience here. The owner is super helpful and will sit down with you to tell you as much as you want to know about the world of sake.

  • Review 57 (2024-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Great Sake selection.

  • Review 58 (2023-12-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great low-fi vibes, impeccable

  • Review 59 (2023-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    So many sake choices and great little bar snacks, will definitely be back!

  • Review 60 (2022-09-30 - Rating: 5)

    Accidental is a special place. Its a corner stone of the East Village scene. Austin, the owner, is a constant source of great Sake recommendations. 100% would recommend.

  • Review 61 (2022-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic spot! Extremely knowledgable and friendly staff with an amazing sake selection. Food is great too! You simply must check it out.

  • Review 62 (2022-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Austin is such a wealth of knowledge about sake. Amazing place with great selection of sakes with really fun tasting notes.

  • Review 63 (2022-08-09 - Rating: 5)

    Cool sake bar with cool handwritten menus!

  • Review 64 (2022-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    Small, perfect, unique. The staff make you feel like youre the only table in the place. Their passion for sake and food is palpable. Will be back. Chambong is a fun way to end the meal ;)

  • Review 65 (2022-07-10 - Rating: 5)

    Smart, delicious, and warm. What else do you want for a fun but also interesting evening. Go in for sake and small, composed innovative Japanese dishes that go well with sake or in fact anything and all at east village prices.

  • Review 66 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Ventured all the way here at the recommendation of a friend, and I’m so glad that I did! Every sake that our bartender shared with us was amazing.We met the owner of the bar, Austin Power (yes, he has the best name), and we all had a cham-bong together! What’s a cham-bong? Try it out for yourself…

  • Review 67 (2022-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    Incredible experience. The owner was super knowledgeable and truly passionate about sake and it showed in both the selection and the service. I cant recommend this spot enough.

  • Review 68 (2021-10-17 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely bar with super tasty food and a very nice selection of sake. A good place to get your feet wet in terms of sake. The crispy potato crab bites are to die for.

  • Review 69 (2021-06-17 - Rating: 5)

    Beautifully lit wine and sake bar with rotating menu. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, you can come in knowing nothing and leave happy - or come in to discuss in detail. Has outdoor seating too, you will not regret coming here!

  • Review 70 (2021-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Loved Accidental Bar! So happy to have this new spot in the neighborhood - a beautiful space with great food, such a fun vibe and an incredibly knowledgable team. Excited to try a few new sake varietals the next time around!

  • Review 71 (2023-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Lively! Really enjoyed the cauliflower.

  • Review 72 (2022-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    I stumbled upon this bar by accident but was the perfect place. Really friendly atmosphere and the owner is a delight! I can’t express how happy I was to find this place!!

  • Review 73 (2021-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Friendly knowledgeable staff. Excellent sake selection. Interesting modern take on Japanese bar food.

  • Review 74 (2022-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    A total delight. You must go

  • Review 75 (2021-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place! The sake, food pairings, ambiance... amazing. Highly recommend

  • Review 76 (2021-06-24 - Rating: 5)

    Great new Sake addiction to NYC. Owner Austin knows his stuff, great place to start the night.

  • Review 77 (2021-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious bites paired with a stellar sake menu

  • Review 78 (2022-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Smooth sake, great vibe, and warm people.

  • Review 79 (2021-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Those crispy potatoes! Honestly I’m a mushroom convert after hating them most of my life because of their marinated mushrooms skewers.

  • Review 80 (2022-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    Cannot go wrong here if you like sake and want to learn more, Austin is a sake master and will be your sake guide, even if you’re not a big sake fan, let Austin expose you to new tastes and sensations that may change your mind on sake!

  • Review 81 (2021-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibes & sake selection

  • Review 82 (2024-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    Breathtaking

  • Review 83 (2023-07-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great sake bar

  • Review 84 (2021-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing!

  • Review 85 (2021-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place

  • Review 86 (2022-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place