Lovers of Today

Photo of Lovers of Today

Located in New York, New York

Address: 132 1/2 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, United States

Phone:

Rating: 3.8

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Cocktail bar
  • Bar
  • Lounge

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    Small random bar. Drinks were strong and I left tipsy. Pretty busy on a weekend so get there early if you want to sit. Didn’t try the food. Will be back.

  • Review 2 (2024-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    First of all- this place has the best vibes and is so so cozy if you have a date. It definitely is VERY dark, so before showing up I’d definitely already be a drink or two in. I ordered the Marquee Moon, and the blackberry preserves made it so so delicious. These are craft and quality cocktails, so every time I go I am always super impressed. They have a wonderful happy hour that goes into the weekend as well!!! 9.5/10

  • Review 3 (2024-09-26 - Rating: 5)

    Went for a casual drink with a friend and absolutely LOVED the place. The bartender was so dedicated and nice. Will 100% come back. Also 12$ cocktails for HH!

  • Review 4 (2023-07-21 - Rating: 5)

    Handsome devil was the perfect drink to start our night. The atmosphere is very romantic and perfect for dates. There is no handicap entrance as far as i can tell

  • Review 5 (2022-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    The last speakeasy I went to while in NYC. Bartender was cool and gave great recommendations on drinks. Laid back vibe with good music.

  • Review 6 (2024-05-27 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate bar with few seats, youll need to sit near the people you go with. Drinks are excellent and not too expensive.Music is great from Sam Cooke to Ella Fitzgerald. So good vibes.One of the best date spots in NYC.It has an normal happy hour and reverse happy hour 2-3am. Drinks get very inexpensive at during happy hour.Drinks are some of the best in NYC and this place is a hidden gem .

  • Review 7 (2023-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    This bar made me happy! Im not sure where the negative reviews are coming from, and Im sad that they experienced it differently than I did. We were welcomed very warmly by the bartender, and the cocktails weve had were delicious! One of the best ones Ive had. For reference, at the time, Ive was wanting to have something bright and refreshing to drink, and thats exactly what I got. The space is intimate, so itll be a nice place to hang out at off-hours. Otherwise, I imagine it will be crowded easily on rush hours. Other than that, its a really cute cocktail bar with great cocktails and people. I definitely will come back again.

  • Review 8 (2024-03-12 - Rating: 4)

    Located on East 7th street, this bar is rumoured to be the one referred to by Taylor swift in the song Delicate and is truly a dive bar with fine alcohol and some splendid cocktails, dim lights , cosy and is certainly a must visit place in NYC. The place was quite packed when we visited, but we managed to find a corner with stools and later settled into comfortable seats when some guests left.Would surely visit again to relive that experience

  • Review 9 (2024-04-13 - Rating: 5)

    Hidden gem on the cocktail scene. Always a but crowded but always space. Good date spot or just for drinks with the lads. Hong Kong Garden is the best cocktail

  • Review 10 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    Been coming for over 10+ years. Love this place.

  • Review 11 (2023-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very cute and charming bar. It’s the perfect walk in bar with no reservations. It’s tucked away quietly behind some loud clubs.It’s a nicely decorated space and definitely a good spot for a drink after dinner or for a date.You go to the bar to order drinks. They have some infused liquor drinks that are delicious. Would recommend for a small group

  • Review 12 (2022-05-08 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent drinks. Fantastic atmosphere. Romantic. Fun!My husband and I stumbled across this gem on a walk recently. We couldnt ignore the secret alley entrance and Im glad we didnt.Its the perfect spot to bring a friend or two for quiet conversation over outstanding drinks or for impressing a date with pre-dinner drinks in a secluded speakeasy.Its bigger than you think with a back room and even a nook with a table off to the left of the entrance. We were there around 7 on a Monday so naturally it wasnt crowded, but there was enough of a buzz that you could tell its a go-to hang.The drinks are fantastic. We each had one from the menu (Fan Mail is particularly delish!) and they were so good, we had to have another! Each of us had a bartenders choice and they were even better!Shout out to our incredible barkeep, Natasha. Talented, informative, super fun to chat with, and made absolutely killer drinks. We cant wait to come back!

  • Review 13 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 5)

    What a cute spot. Wonderful atmosphere & great cocktails!

  • Review 14 (2023-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    Wow, just wow. I was worried by the low reviews on Google after rolling the dice and checking it out I cant fathom where they came from.Amazing cocktails, sexy vibes, great staff, not too packed - what more could you ask for

  • Review 15 (2024-12-14 - Rating: 5)

    I’ve had so much fun there! Can’t wait to go again.

  • Review 16 (2023-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Fab wee place to visit with a partner or friends :) cocktails were delicious and bartender was friendly and quick at making our drinks! $12 cocktails for happy hour.

  • Review 17 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)

    $12 drinks 2-4am seems like a good deal if you’re awake that late (usually $16)nice vibes in a dark & intimate space. came at like 10pm on a wednesday and it was not that packed but it was more crowded when we left (around midnight)

  • Review 18 (2024-07-24 - Rating: 5)

    Drinks are delicious and the menu is on the window, so they are easy to see. Relatively quiet, intimate, dark, and well air conditioned. Great spot for a nightcap or to wait while a table is getting ready nearby.

  • Review 19 (2022-06-21 - Rating: 5)

    Best bar in the East Village! We have been going for a few years, this past weekend we went Thursday, Saturday and Sunday! We are not from NYC, but we travel there very often.The beef: It is a small, dark, cosy little bar, perfect for a date! Their cocktail menu has excellent options, all refreshing and great examples of friendly mixology! The bartender Zoey is amazing, super friendly and surprisingly fast! Music is really cool!I see some negative comments and I think you need to evaluate venues in categories, and Lovers of Today is meant to be small, tight, dark and cosy... its not a big bar, so dont expect big bar amenities. This is a gem in the East Village, we will keep visiting and recommending to all of our friends!!!

  • Review 20 (2023-09-24 - Rating: 5)

    I didnt get anything here, but its a really unique and beautiful place with great service. Great for Swifties given its history, but also a great place for date night.

  • Review 21 (2024-07-14 - Rating: 4)

    Tiny little tucked away place with a cool vibe. Went in here for a few drinks during happy hour. Id go back. Bartender was lovely.

  • Review 22 (2023-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Second time back in this place, awesome vibe - chill and romantic at the same time. Really like their cocktail menu!

  • Review 23 (2022-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    Love this bar. Great spot in the East Village for drinks

  • Review 24 (2023-12-10 - Rating: 5)

    For the swifties: get the handsome devil !

  • Review 25 (2024-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely cocktails and fun place to be. Dark and intimate

  • Review 26 (2024-06-01 - Rating: 4)

    Cute place. OK drinks, nice service. Wouldn’t necessarily come back, but this was a good place to have a drink while we waited for our reservation time at another location.

  • Review 27 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    Nice date spot

  • Review 28 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    Boy why all comments sound like, were wrote by ppl never set there foot in

  • Review 29 (2024-08-18 - Rating: 5)

    Based ukrainian bartender

  • Review 30 (2022-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Wild and wholesome fun. Find the back room ;) you won’t regret it. One of my favorite LES spots of all time.

  • Review 31 (2024-07-29 - Rating: 5)

    Good vibes & fun music!!

  • Review 32 (2023-12-28 - Rating: 4)

    Taylor swift i understand now

  • Review 33 (2024-02-10 - Rating: 5)

    They have a great selection of cocktails , all at great prices. 🍹Will definitely come for the amazing atmosphere

  • Review 34 (2022-06-09 - Rating: 4)

    Good vibe, drinks decent, but not amazing. Not entirely sure what Ms Swifts thinking is...

  • Review 35 (2023-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely bar tender - so patient, couldn’t ask for more. Drinks aren’t bad either.

  • Review 36 (2023-11-05 - Rating: 5)

    Came here because it’s a Taylor Swift reference in her song delicate “Dive Bar on the East Side” I had 2 drinks and had a great bartender!! Who was also a Swiftie! This place is forsure a 13/10 I’ll be coming back!

  • Review 37 (2022-06-22 - Rating: 4)

    Beautiful place, great staff. Not the cheapest but I wouldnt expect it to be.

  • Review 38 (2023-04-03 - Rating: 4)

    More of a Lovers of Yesteryear sort of vibe but still pretty good

  • Review 39 (2021-06-08 - Rating: 5)

    Low key wonderful vibes. Dark candle lit. Private. Intimate.

  • Review 40 (2022-10-29 - Rating: 5)

    I don’t get the bad reviews. We had an amazing time here! We got a table on a busy Saturday night and it’s so fun to get the bartenders choice! She made me an awesome and original cocktail. Excellent 50s/60s music and a cool vibe. Loved it!!

  • Review 41 (2023-10-12 - Rating: 5)

    I love going here for happy hour for a cozy intimate vibe & good drinks

  • Review 42 (2023-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent place but I was forced to come in here because of a “Taylor swift song”. The chick that I was with is a fanatic hehe but we had a pleasant time. The bartender was polite and the drinks were pretty strong.

  • Review 43 (2023-06-22 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite spot I went to in NYC. Dark but such a good vibe, the drinks are great and I loved the soul and rnb they were playing.

  • Review 44 (2022-03-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar, charming space, good cocktails.

  • Review 45 (2023-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Very dark bar, awesome bartender

  • Review 46 (2022-07-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great place. We went there on Monday after the roof was closed at 12 am.You can definitely meet an interesting crowd between 12 am and 4 am 🤣

  • Review 47 (2021-07-26 - Rating: 5)

    Simply put, Tasha has everything you’d want to have in a bartender. Lovers of Today is the type of joint that will have you coming back again and again. A simple yet tasteful tiny neon heart marks the spot. Make your way through a not very pretentious outdoor alley-esque corridor and go through the door on your right to find a date-inviting and good conversation thirsty environment with low lights, comfortable sitting booths for groups of four or five and a minute yet rich bar. The mixology in the menu traced on the wall merged with the attention given to the surrounding you find yourself in makes sure anything coming out of your pocket is fair trade. I’ve come here various times and if I had to describe this place in three words I’d say it’s WELCOMING, WARM and QUAINT. If you’ve got great company, get off your seat and share with them a great spot, Lovers of Today.

  • Review 48 (2024-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    A romantic free spirited bliss!

  • Review 49 (2023-02-26 - Rating: 5)

    Out of the way, super dark, cozy atmosphere & terrific cocktails

  • Review 50 (2022-12-16 - Rating: 4)

    Super small packed space but drinks are good and strong

  • Review 51 (2021-09-12 - Rating: 5)

    Its a lovely, dark space perfect for a date. The cocktails were good. Service was pleasant and prompt.

  • Review 52 (2022-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Update: Ive been drinking here over 10 years. Never had a bad time.

  • Review 53 (2021-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect spot for a date. I have met a number of bartenders and they have all been cool guys.

  • Review 54 (2023-04-30 - Rating: 4)

    Its a dive-y kinda bar in the (lower) east side.

  • Review 55 (2021-06-26 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious cocktails... Menu unchanged for over a decade. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

  • Review 56 (2022-07-10 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate below-street bar with several signature cocktails

  • Review 57 (2021-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot for a date! Good atmosphere and vibe, drinks were delicious!

  • Review 58 (2022-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome tucked away cozy bar under Niagara

  • Review 59 (2022-06-17 - Rating: 4)

    A little price but a lot sexy....

  • Review 60 (2023-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite place for a night cap

  • Review 61 (2022-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    Real cute spot with expensive drinks

  • Review 62 (2021-12-14 - Rating: 4)

    Cool vibes, great cocktails.

  • Review 63 (2021-11-19 - Rating: 5)

    One of the best bars in the East Village

  • Review 64 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Luvvvvv here

  • Review 65 (2021-06-10 - Rating: 5)

    Taytay likes it so I like it

  • Review 66 (2025-01-06 - Rating: 5)

    Cool bar, hip vibes and tasty cocktails. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

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