Gadfly Bar

Photo of Gadfly Bar

Located in New York, New York

Address: 258 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-466-6372

Rating: 4.7

Services

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Categories

  • Bar
  • Cocktail bar
  • Lounge

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2023-05-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great cocktails and atmosphere. Our bartender Regina was fun to talk w and made me a couple great Manhattans. Definitely would try to come back on my next New York visit.

  • Review 2 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    The short server Lilah is just lovely. Kind, attentive, engaging, the whole package! Made our experience really special. Will definitely be back!

  • Review 3 (2024-12-11 - Rating: 5)

    Fun and lively bar with unique beer selections! We love coming here after stumbling upon it, friendly service and found Cherry Chouffe! The chicken tenders are also soo so good!

  • Review 4 (2024-08-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great beer and music! Would definitely come back!

  • Review 5 (2022-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    This spot is exactly what I’ve been looking for in the area. Great drinks, amazing pretzels (like literally end up getting one every time), and ideal vibe.Bartenders are super nice and the bar has a neighborhood feel which is hard to find in the city. Looking forward to many more pretzels.(Also beer + shot deal will be great for weekend nights)

  • Review 6 (2024-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    I’d like to give a shoutout to Gadfly Bar. My group and I came in without a spot in sight to sit, so we left for a moment. As we went outside, the manager came out and greeted us, offering a spot we didn’t see in the back. We went back in and well and behold there was a spot for us. Later on, he gave us two free drinks for our patience and the service couldn’t have been better. If you’re in area this is a great bar to go to.

  • Review 7 (2024-03-19 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place. Good drink good people.. and what I remember of it really enjoyable. Staff is very cool. Price is good too. They do live music as well. If your in the area stop in and have a few.. or if your me..a dozen.

  • Review 8 (2024-05-25 - Rating: 5)

    The Gadfly bar is a fantastic little enclave that offers amazing cocktails and service. Hugo the bartender was phenomenal and attentive ensuring I was not without a drink.I ordered the Fawlty Sour (great name) and the Cupo Joe. Both cocktails were amazing in different ways. Then Fawlty Sour had a similar flair to a Clover Club, but rather than raspberries it was strawberries. The Cupo Joe was a very creative twist on an espresso martini that used cold brew and put itself into a tumbler rather than a martini glass.Both drinks were delicious and easy to drink! I would definitely recommend going here if you want decent cocktails or even some bar food.

  • Review 9 (2024-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar in Chelsea area. Got cocktails and French fries with a friend. We both loved our cocktails. Would go back!

  • Review 10 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)

    We hosted a private event at the Gadfly and had an awesome time. The food was yummy, the service was spot on and the staff was helpful with the planning and execution throughout

  • Review 11 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 4)

    Straight forward Manhattan bar with friendly vibes, decent beer selection, and cocktails. The bar tender was extremely friendly and accommodating.At the end of the day, you go to a bar because youre able to grab a drink with a friend or two and have a good time. Gadfly was perfect for having a good conversation with friendly and lively vibes. Wasnt crowded and had a decent number of tables.Only reason for 4-stars is that it was a bit too dank for my taste, as well as not having much character that makes it stand out. It really feels like theres another 100 Gadflys across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

  • Review 12 (2022-08-20 - Rating: 5)

    Such a nice spot! You HAVE to get the soft pretzel… it’s giant. The hot dog + beer combo is a great deal too. It’s such a nice inside too and really masters the cool bar without being grimy / dirty. Totally recommend! Only thing is its a bit loud, but you don’t go to the bar to be quiet :)

  • Review 13 (2022-03-23 - Rating: 5)

    What isn’t there to love about the Gadfly! The bartenders are the most friendly people AND they make a mean cocktail. The drinks are absolutely delicious and creative without being over the top expensive. They offer 4 beers on tap, including delirium. The pretzel was double the size of my face and was both fluffy and crunchy. It’s the perfect date night spot or get together with a group of friends. The owner Joe clearly put a lot time, thought, and effort into this bar and cares a lot about the community. 10/10, would definitely recommend!

  • Review 14 (2024-11-13 - Rating: 4)

    ♿ accessible entrance but restroom doors too narrow for a wheelchair (approx (20 inches or 50 cm). Too bad because vibe seems great!

  • Review 15 (2022-04-30 - Rating: 4)

    Lots of seating, fun dive bar! The outside has a neon red sign saying “bar” if you’re trying to find it. Always appreciate when a bar has under-table hooks for bags/coats. Manager was super friendly and attentive!

  • Review 16 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Of the bars in Chelsea, this is the one. Small intimate vibe but fun. It opened during COVID and so is new (depending on when you read this, I guess). Drinks are great, good selection of craft beers, the staff are super friendly, and they have a bunch of games (if you are into that)

  • Review 17 (2022-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    I happen to find this bar randomly and I am glad I did. Its a small but cozy bar that offers some good drinks and food if you ever get hungry. My fav thing is the Cuban sandwich!!The friendly staff, led by Joe, does a really good job making you feel welcome.. the fun atmosphere will def have me going back in the future.P.s. they have a really good beer&shot special

  • Review 18 (2024-12-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot. Good vibe, location, service and chicken.

  • Review 19 (2024-08-04 - Rating: 4)

    Drinks were okay. Atmosphere was great. But the service was kind of okay. The server was not very nice. She kept getting frustrated when we asked for anything extra. We asked for some salt after getting shots and she said I dont think we can do that. I proceeded to ask if she could ask someone and she said but Ill have to go ask in the back. I told her I could ask the bartenders if you dont want to and she said okayyy with a kind of rude undertone. Tip was automatically included which was not good. Overall mediocre experience and the service was worse than average. Recommend going somewhere else.

  • Review 20 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)

    Great on Monday nights for me a middle aged demure Chelsea broad. Rick makes a mean spicy virgin margarita.

  • Review 21 (2024-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    Quality bar and will definitely go backFantastic beer menu collection and cocktails

  • Review 22 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere. Local bar feel. Great music. Very good drink and liquor selection. Will definitely be back.

  • Review 23 (2023-03-01 - Rating: 4)

    Fine. The default bar experience. Super uncomfortable chairs at the tables, bartender gave us an extra beer because we drank through the end of a keg though which was super nice.

  • Review 24 (2024-03-31 - Rating: 4)

    Drinks were ok

  • Review 25 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 5)

    The most friendly staff I’ve ever met in NYC. Attention to detail, camaraderie, amazing atmosphere all around. Try the dogs!

  • Review 26 (2023-10-20 - Rating: 4)

    Spent the first part of the evening enjoying their wine and beer selection. Friendly service, cool vibe.

  • Review 27 (2022-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    We stumbled across this bar when visiting NYC. Cannot recommend this place more - not only did I have the best pretzel but the vibe and the drinks were awesome, the staff were also super lovely.

  • Review 28 (2024-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    Cute bar, clean, reasonably priced drinks.Bathrooms are pretty small but clean!

  • Review 29 (2022-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    Very friendly people, both staff and patrons. Cozy atmosphere. Great place to unwind after work or get your night out started off on the right foot.

  • Review 30 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 5)

    Favorite bar in Chelsea. Great staff and owner, good food and drinks, fun times!

  • Review 31 (2023-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for a date or to catch up with friends. They also have trivia nights every Tuesday which is always fun!

  • Review 32 (2022-09-24 - Rating: 4)

    This is a cozy spot with good drinks.

  • Review 33 (2023-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best spaces Ive been to recently in all of NYC! Great vibe, art, food, service, drinks.

  • Review 34 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic neighborhood bar. Great bartenders and staff and owner Joe. Great drinks and food. Especially the pretzel.

  • Review 35 (2023-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Good vibes and very friendly staff

  • Review 36 (2024-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Quick and efficient bartenders, I thought the drinks were amazing, and the vibe was great for having a chat with your friends. The music was there but you don’t have to scream at your friends for them to hear you.

  • Review 37 (2022-11-04 - Rating: 5)

    Small nice place to have a drink, staff is friendly, great service. Bathrooms are clean.

  • Review 38 (2023-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite neighborhood bar. Delicious cocktails, and friendly staff.

  • Review 39 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 5)

    First time visiting and very impressed. Great cocktails, delicious pretzel and lovely staff. We will definitely be back next time were in the area!

  • Review 40 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 4)

    Solid dive bar with a fun trivia night. Frequently come here after work with coworkers.

  • Review 41 (2023-12-20 - Rating: 4)

    I came here for a coworker happy hour on a Tuesday evening not long before they started to do their trivia night. We managed to cram into a table in the corner and got a few drinks. The drinks are priced similar to other bars. Its got a dark and upscale vibe.

  • Review 42 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great sports bar with large dining room.Will come back....

  • Review 43 (2023-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    Best pub I ever drank in throughout my entire life. I get a warm and fuzzy feeling every time I walk through the front door. It’s like a second home from the womb in which I was born.

  • Review 44 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome spot, great food and vibes

  • Review 45 (2023-10-28 - Rating: 5)

    Extremely nice people and great drinks.

  • Review 46 (2024-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great local. Wish I was across the street

  • Review 47 (2023-10-06 - Rating: 5)

    We came to Gadfly Bar while visiting the city from upstate. Loved the vibe and atmosphere. Great beer selection and delicious cocktails!

  • Review 48 (2023-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for a drink. Friendly staff.

  • Review 49 (2023-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome little cozy bar tucked away in the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. Friendly staffs and nice selection of snacks. Great place to meet up with friends or hosting intimate parties.

  • Review 50 (2024-04-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great cocktails!

  • Review 51 (2023-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    Casual vibes, prompt and friendly service, fair prices.

  • Review 52 (2023-02-10 - Rating: 5)

    Soft pretzel with cheese is good. They have a good selection of drinks. Nice warm lighting. Bathrooms are clean.

  • Review 53 (2023-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great venue absolutely good location great vibes would recommend

  • Review 54 (2022-08-17 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing bar with amazing drinks and amazing people. We were looked after so well while travelling through it will be the first stop when Im back in NYC! Thank you all!

  • Review 55 (2023-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great little neighborhood spot. Good bourbon. Good beer. Hits the mark.

  • Review 56 (2023-02-27 - Rating: 4)

    I went here after work with friends for drinks. It was good for the purpose and somewhat fancier than our usual.

  • Review 57 (2022-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Has a cool atmosphere and great. Creative cocktails! I went fairly early Im the day so cant comment on the vibes in the evenings

  • Review 58 (2022-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Neighborhood vibes. Chill and cozy. Great beers on the menu. Super close to the L subway

  • Review 59 (2023-04-08 - Rating: 5)

    Neighborhood watering hole that does everything right in no small part due to the cheerful attitude and top mixology skills by Regina. Long live the Queen ,lol

  • Review 60 (2022-03-26 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect neighborhood spot! Great cocktail list and menu, and relaxed but fun mood. Will definitely be back.

  • Review 61 (2024-02-25 - Rating: 4)

    Nice cute spot for drinks.

  • Review 62 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great ambience, friendly bartender, great beers. Highly recommended.

  • Review 63 (2023-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the hot dog and big pretzel, so good!

  • Review 64 (2022-11-29 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent cocktails, relaxed atmosphere. Trivia on Tuesdays fills up quickly so try to get there early!

  • Review 65 (2022-07-03 - Rating: 5)

    Fantastic bar, bartender Regina is super amazing, awesome vibe! Definitely come back.

  • Review 66 (2023-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    Sick digs. Don’t miss out on the hotdog beer combo

  • Review 67 (2022-09-07 - Rating: 5)

    Cute bar, bigger than it looks, with a laidback vibe. Came in here for some drinks!

  • Review 68 (2023-04-10 - Rating: 4)

    Great neighborhood bar. Cans of Ebbs.

  • Review 69 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Well priced drinks, friendly staff and a cozy interior.

  • Review 70 (2022-05-07 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing pretzels and cocktails! Friendly staff too. Can’t wait to come back!

  • Review 71 (2022-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Great little neighbourhood bar! Friendly and welcoming.

  • Review 72 (2022-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great new place. Worth checking out.

  • Review 73 (2022-09-18 - Rating: 5)

    Little bar with a surprising amount of space inside

  • Review 74 (2022-07-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great, great place. Peace love, Moby.

  • Review 75 (2022-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Love and obsessed with this bar and their friendly service and amazing drinks. Try the Sazerac.

  • Review 76 (2022-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place, such a nice new neighborhood bar in Chelsea

  • Review 77 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing place and definitely great to hold events!

  • Review 78 (2022-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibe, great Old Fashioned!

  • Review 79 (2023-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great Tuesday trivia!

  • Review 80 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great time!

  • Review 81 (2022-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    AWESOME spot! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Review 82 (2022-04-30 - Rating: 5)

    Solid neighborhood spot with good drinks and good service

  • Review 83 (2022-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Everything is 5 stars, drinks, food, bartenders, music, ambience

  • Review 84 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks, amazing pretzels and owners

  • Review 85 (2022-05-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great late night grub and drinks

  • Review 86 (2022-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Great cocktail variety!

  • Review 87 (2023-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Nice bar!

  • Review 88 (2022-07-28 - Rating: 5)

    Super chill and beautiful place

  • Review 89 (2023-09-02 - Rating: 5)

    Music sucks

  • Review 90 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 5)

    The best bartenders ever

  • Review 91 (2022-12-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great place - amazing service

  • Review 92 (2022-10-05 - Rating: 4)

    Great happy hour

  • Review 93 (2022-12-03 - Rating: 5)

    Nice folks and pleasant vibes

  • Review 94 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome. Must to visit.

  • Review 95 (2023-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful crowd.

  • Review 96 (2022-10-16 - Rating: 5)

    Love the vibes

  • Review 97 (2022-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    Place to be!

  • Review 98 (2022-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot

  • Review 99 (2023-03-25 - Rating: 4)

    Quiet bar.

  • Review 100 (2023-04-30 - Rating: 4)

    Pleasant

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