Temple Bar
Located in New York, New York
Address: 332 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, United States
Rating: 3.5
Services
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Categories
- Bar
Photos
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Comments
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Review 1 (2024-12-26 - Rating: 4)
This is strictly a review on space, vibe and cocktails.Temple bar is a classic cocktail bar in Soho. Dark interiors with dim lighting, its a sexy place to be in.The key with Temple Bar is arriving early to grab a seat at the bar. They do fill up fast.The cocktails were executed to perfection and I received incredible service from the bar team and bar manager Noelle.If you go on a Thursday or Saturday evening look for Simon. Tall bartender with an epic mustache. He is a young superstar who moves fast, is cordial, knowledgeable and makes some killer cocktails.Ill def be back to try some of their food offerings. -
Review 2 (2024-12-19 - Rating: 5)
Sasha was the best server I’ve ever had! Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable about the menu and she made GREAT suggestions for me and my wife. The food and drinks were fantastic, but Sasha’s energy really made our night great! Thank you Sasha! -
Review 3 (2022-06-26 - Rating: 5)
Great service and good cocktails!The vibe here is pretty chill but not noisy, and the inner furnishing is really classic and elegant.The blue Negroni tastes almost as a normal Negroni with slightly more fragrance of orange peel garnishing.The penicillin is also decent with Islay whiskey.The Dark rain is also great but not as surprising as the other two, but still a great drink!Also be sure if you could not open a door, try open the door on the other side.We waited in line for 20 minutes and ended up found there was another door on the other side 😅A recommended bar in the area! -
Review 4 (2024-10-21 - Rating: 4)
Nice atmosphere and the have some really good cocktails -
Review 5 (2021-12-14 - Rating: 5)
Honestly, amazing to be back through the door again! I want to make it my old/new place again! Great bartenders and great drinks! The service at the bar will make you feel comfortable and engaged, super important!It really looks just as the last time I was there in my memory but a little more polished this time around!Im in the hospitality industry and the new team and ownership are gonna kill it and do it justice!Id love to make it one of my places to become a regular again but I would recommend making a reservation! The door is tough and seats WILL fill up! -
Review 6 (2024-12-24 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite spots, very elegant and nice atmosphere. -
Review 7 (2023-06-05 - Rating: 4)
A speak easy classy bar.Difficult to find unless someone tells you about the lizard sign on the front door. Great atmosphere. The dimly lit surroundings adds to the bar atmosphere. Excellent snacks. Limited single malts menu and even in that what we ordered had run out.Clearly need to do a better job on inventory management. The sweetness in the espresso martini needs to be tempered -
Review 8 (2022-08-22 - Rating: 5)
My friend and I walked in with no reservation. We were just hung out in the area and saw this bar nearby. I love the vibe of the place, interior and style of secret bar. No name of the bar outside only symbol of animal skeleton next to the door. The host was super nice to us, and we told her we can just sit at the bar because we didnt reserve the table. She brought us to waiting area, but we were still able to order some drinks while waiting. Drinks are fantastic, my friend who is also a bartender gave them a compliment. They did a great job with martini straight up with a twist. For my drink I had spicy flamingo, it is Tequila blanco, watermelon, lime, agave & chili salt. With good service, great drinks and sexy atmosphere, we will definitely go back and invite more friend next time. -
Review 9 (2023-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Stunning upgrade from its old school vibe. THE place to do amazing cocktails. Avoid the back and stay at the bar to enjoy the ambiance. -
Review 10 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)
I’m not sure what all the bad reviews here are about but we had a great time here last weekend. Service was great and yes I can see why people may say the servers may be dramatic but IMO not in a bad way! Servers had great style and attitude, which made the night more fun. Would definitely come back again! -
Review 11 (2021-12-25 - Rating: 4)
Not exactly the same vibe since its reopening but still the same beautiful bar inside. It was a perfect low-key place with amazing craft cocktails. Now its pushing hard on the lounge vibe, keeping it super dark and hiring an attractive wait staff. Still, very tasty cocktails but just feels like its trying too hard. -
Review 12 (2023-12-17 - Rating: 4)
A stylish speakeasy with good (but nothing crazy) cocktails and dim lit ambiance. It was not super busy at around 8pm on Saturday night. The service was great. -
Review 13 (2022-02-15 - Rating: 5)
Went here after dinner. We had made a reservation beforehand on Resy. Strongly recommend you make a reservation versus just showing up. It is a small lounge, therefore, if it is full booked they will not let you in without the reservation.The ambiance was low key, low lighting and gave off a very chill, cool vibe.The cocktails are mixed on point.The music was perfect to set the mood.Highly recommend for going on a date or out w a few friends for good conversation. -
Review 14 (2023-05-12 - Rating: 5)
Went with no reservations, was standing and then got a bar seat with a friend. We each had two drinks, they’re all good it really just depends on what you’re in the mood for and your taste preferences.9/10 -
Review 15 (2023-09-30 - Rating: 4)
Appreciated that when we were moved during to make space for a larger party, we were given a glass of champagne as compensation. Also had wonderful service. Great space and excellent atmosphere. -
Review 16 (2021-10-18 - Rating: 4)
Classics Done Right!Reopened speakeasy with great atmosphere and hospitality, and a classic only cocktail list. But the classics are done with the highest perfection and balance. Only thing to complain is the slightly higher price tag. But is it worth it? Youll be the judge.P.S do not miss the Penicillin. -
Review 17 (2022-12-31 - Rating: 4)
After dinner, the girls and I went to this bar to get drinks. When we arrived they had bouncers checking IDs at the door. When we walked in the place was dimly lit. We sat close to the DJ. A very nice young lady was our server. My friends ordered a pina colada drink and another drink. The music was good and we had a pretty good time. -
Review 18 (2024-10-26 - Rating: 5)
Great time. Loads of fun. -
Review 19 (2022-02-12 - Rating: 4)
Classic cocktails, mysterious ambiance. Looks like you are in a 1950s movie with velvet couches and dimmed lights. Waitstaff is nice. Prices are outrageous though. -
Review 20 (2022-11-12 - Rating: 5)
Trust me. Have a cocktail, order a plate. So much fun! -
Review 21 (2024-09-06 - Rating: 5)
Great place for a pre dinner cocktail -
Review 22 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Hands down my favorite bar in New York - book in advance on Resy to avoid disappointment -
Review 23 (2022-11-02 - Rating: 5)
Cocktails are top🤌 better to make a reservation even on weekdays, place is pretty busy and if they dont have chairs- u dont have a spot. -
Review 24 (2022-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Awesome vibes, even better staff. Love the aesthetic in there, especially the bar that runs along half the space. Drinks were incredible. -
Review 25 (2022-07-13 - Rating: 4)
One of my favorite cocktail bars in the city. A few of my favorite drinks from Attaboy made it over to their menu and every new cocktail Ive tried has been top notch. Love the vibe for a date night or just drinks with a friend in a fun but not insanely loud setting. Only knock is its impossible to get into on the weekends (at least in my experience) and the weekend bouncer is not the most personable dude Ive encountered (I hope its not just me giving off a bad vibe!). Highly recommend you make a reservation if at all possible; youll be glad you did. -
Review 26 (2024-06-28 - Rating: 4)
My boyfriend and I visited without a reservation. Although they managed to seat us, the staff seemed a bit indifferent(boring). On the plus side, the cocktails were outstanding. -
Review 27 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 4)
Great place, staff could be better. The doorman needs to go -
Review 28 (2024-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Good cocktails and atmosphere -
Review 29 (2023-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Very sceney place, impossible to get into without reservations. I didn’t take photos, not the vibe and didn’t want to seem lame. -
Review 30 (2022-04-02 - Rating: 5)
Amazing food, it all came out very fast even though the restaurant was packed. best espresso martinis & the waiters were so nice -
Review 31 (2023-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Dark and lovely. Great service and nibbles. Make sure to make a reservation. Thank goodness this place came back! -
Review 32 (2022-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Temple Bar is sexy fun. It’s dark, sleek and just what we were looking for. They have an extensive cocktail menu of well-made drinks and friendly service that will have you coming back again and again. -
Review 33 (2022-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Awesome cocktails, ambiance and service. Old school interior with a modernized cocktail menu. Will definitely be back -
Review 34 (2022-05-15 - Rating: 5)
Sexy, delicious. It’s your lucky day if you can get a seat :) -
Review 35 (2022-04-10 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks great vibes -
Review 36 (2023-01-28 - Rating: 5)
It may not be truly vintage, but it replicates that 40s vibe in decor, cocktails and clientele, without being overly hip or off putting. Try the olive oil martini! -
Review 37 (2022-07-10 - Rating: 5)
The two gents patrolling the entryway are cool dudes. And the inside is marvelous. Nice place! -
Review 38 (2023-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Great place to grab drinks. They even make their own ginger ale -
Review 39 (2023-12-10 - Rating: 5)
Very chic, dark, love the popcorn. Dress nice -
Review 40 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 4)
Like the ambience inside. i went in tuesday by myself. weekend might be difficult without reservation -
Review 41 (2022-01-15 - Rating: 5)
Ok so who goes out but if you do stop by eat a pig in a blanket. The staff is amazing :) -
Review 42 (2022-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Best date spot in NYC currently. Drinks are good and the ambiance is even better. -
Review 43 (2024-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Lovely. -
Review 44 (2023-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Cocktails ✅, ambience ✅, service ✅.TB is now a staple for me. I know what to expect. My cocktail will be on point, they have an incredible menu. Even some yummy ones for when alcohol is not my friend. 😜The food menu is tasty. (I tend to get the stuffed cucumbers + oysters).I actually like to go at the beginning of the week - it’s super chill and great to catch up with friends (good date spot too). But when there’s a DJ, the music is ssso good!(Pro tip: just know the dress code. It’s NY!) -
Review 45 (2024-03-21 - Rating: 5)
Such cool interiors i liked the como spritz -
Review 46 (2023-11-28 - Rating: 5)
Try the Penicillin. Ginger & citrus make this a fruity drink without being sweet. -
Review 47 (2023-06-20 - Rating: 5)
My wife and I had the best time ever! Even though it was PACKED we managed to get a table and secure our spot for the night. Though it was packed we never had a huge issue getting drinks. The band was fantastic and we had an incredible time! It’s a MUST when visiting. -
Review 48 (2023-01-21 - Rating: 4)
Loved the staff and ambiance, didn’t care for the crowd. -
Review 49 (2022-09-14 - Rating: 5)
Martini menu to die for -
Review 50 (2023-03-12 - Rating: 4)
This place has been on my want to go list for some time. We finally decided to go check it out. It was a good experience overall. It was darker than I expected inside, funny enough it was brighter outside at 7pm, but get its part of the ambiance. I was excited to try the martinis, however I was only allowed to have one as we had a long night ahead of us, so it was tough to choose which one I wanted to try, I end up getting the Dirty Vodka Martini (I also wanted to try the Gibson, Oliver Oil and Vesper, next time!).The only thing I would say is that while we understand there is a time limit, we felt really rushed by the end when we still had 30 minutes left. We had one hostess come up to say we had 25 minutes left, and then 2 minutes later, we had another hostess tell us we had 15 minutes. So I ended up having to chug my drink instead of enjoying it. I felt bad for the table next to us as they just sat down for probably 30 minutes, and they were told they had to give up the table shortly too.(See pictures in Photos section) -
Review 51 (2021-10-20 - Rating: 5)
Great place to take a date and eat light and have a few drinks ! -
Review 52 (2022-06-26 - Rating: 5)
This is a very cool place with excellent cocktails and atmosphere -
Review 53 (2024-01-26 - Rating: 5)
One of the best martinis in the city! -
Review 54 (2023-03-29 - Rating: 5)
With a Dry Martini in one hand you may ask, if the temple is where one worships!? in Latin templum probably.But here in NYC, Lafayette St, this place is the temple of fun and great time to be with friends. Cool atmosphere. -
Review 55 (2023-06-15 - Rating: 4)
Amazing drinks and the music is always on point. Have yet to try the food, but will report back when I do! -
Review 56 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Very cool spot with delicious cocktails - wanted to go back the very next weekend! -
Review 57 (2021-11-23 - Rating: 5)
I frequented Temple Bar during the late 00s and early 10s but I was late to the news that they had closed in 2017. Luckily, I came across a New York Times article about their re-opening and I was able to go back and relive old memories in the revived location. Jesse, the manager, runs a tight ship and knows how to treat patrons well from the door to the bar. The bar staff is great (props to Gavin) and the popcorn is still there. The signature cocktails are crafted with care and attentiveness. Reservations are required, unlike before, so be prepared. Veteran NYC nightlife doorman, Disco, manages the front door. -
Review 58 (2022-04-18 - Rating: 5)
Swanky martini lounge. The drinks here are phenomenal, its so worth it to do the caviar bump paired with the martinis. Staff is always so nice and knowledgeable. -
Review 59 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Great decor, enjoyed the ambiance, attentive staff. -
Review 60 (2023-06-23 - Rating: 4)
Old school cool NYC … worth a visit -
Review 61 (2022-12-06 - Rating: 5)
Excellent cocktail bar. Try the blue Negroni -
Review 62 (2022-07-24 - Rating: 5)
So glad to see this place open again! Love the charm and decor. -
Review 63 (2022-01-18 - Rating: 4)
Reopened with new management. Dark, candle-lit tables of hip crowds. Drinks are decent but nothing outstanding. Come mainly for the ambiance and imitate setting. -
Review 64 (2022-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Great date spot! Cool music -
Review 65 (2024-02-13 - Rating: 5)
Sam is the Queen!! -
Review 66 (2022-10-17 - Rating: 5)
A New York institution. I’m so glad it is open again! -
Review 67 (2022-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Gloriously dark inside, the drinks are incredible. -
Review 68 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Brilliant as always. -
Review 69 (2021-12-13 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails and amazing bartenders. -
Review 70 (2022-06-20 - Rating: 5)
Amazing ambiance and serious cocktails -
Review 71 (2023-05-10 - Rating: 5)
Its a vibe. Loved it!!💜 -
Review 72 (2023-05-07 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful ambiance and music. -
Review 73 (2022-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Just as fabulous as before. -
Review 74 (2023-05-14 - Rating: 5)
Such a vibe. -
Review 75 (2022-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Ambient and chill. -
Review 76 (2022-03-12 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails -
Review 77 (2024-11-13 - Rating: 5)
Great bar, speakeasy atmosphere, rather chic…