Recreation

Located in New York, New York

Address: 26 Ann St, New York, NY 10038, United States

Phone: +1 646-992-5436

Rating: 4.2

Services

Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
Gender-neutral toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Toilets
Casual
Trendy
Groups
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-09-11 - Rating: 5)
Came here on Saturday to eat! Food was great - nice portions and flavor. Brunch is offered on Sundays and soon to be offered on Saturday. Love this spot because of all the games - foosball, connect 4, basketball & much more you can enjoy at this spot.Definitely recommend for the football season for a tailgate!

Review 2 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 5)
During my stay at the Moxy, I came across this lounge. I am so glad I did! Super cute, lots of different board and card games, a basketball court. The food was good, decent price. Drinks were very good! They had DJs on both nights I stayed, it was a nice vibe. The staff were all nice, bartenders lively and fun. The general manager Anthony was welcoming and checking in on everyone to make sure they were enjoying their time, while also keeping things running smoothly. Overall a great spot I would definitely go to again! Everyone was in extremely good spirits ✨ 10/10

Review 3 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)
Such a nice find! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing, drinks are great and the staff is incredibly nice. There are several games patrons can freely play, and some of them were quite unique. Loved the experience and would definitely recommend! ❤️

Review 4 (2024-08-05 - Rating: 5)
This is on the 3rd floor of the Moxy hotel. Came here for a date night and got an app (chicken nachos that were okay) and a few cocktails (espresso martini, old fashioned, cabin in the woods & daddy issues). The cocktails are pretty strong, esp the old fashioned. They also have a bunch of board/card games, shuffleboard, skeeball, basketball court, etc. The service was also great and attentive. Would recommend if you’re nearby.

Review 5 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)
* This is a great place. I’m talking about awesome you must ask for Louis All the bartenders are good, but Louis he does this thing please ask for Margarita*I’ll give this place a 10 star review if I could all the bartenders are good but Louis does this thing. Margaritas are lovely. Great prices good location.

Review 6 (2024-12-01 - Rating: 4)
Good vibes, DJ in the evenings, good Olf Fashioned and Manhattan but the selection is limited - will do. Service is good depends on your luck

Review 7 (2023-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Best place downtown to hang out. Fair prices and great service. The bartenders are the nicest and had some great recommendations… food was great but drinks were strong and tasty! Will be back!

Review 8 (2024-09-03 - Rating: 5)
It was a great place for team happy hour. Lots of games and activities to choose from! I wish the happy hour had some options of cocktails since it is a cocktail bar but overall enjoyed it!

Review 9 (2023-03-07 - Rating: 4)
This is a fun bar in Manhattans Financial District located on the 3rd floor of the Moxy Hotel. It has a combo bar/co-working vibe which I think is a great way to get all day use of the space. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your familial status), the comfy lounge area that also features an arcade game zone is also a big attraction for the little ones, which the bar staff seem to have no problem allowing during weekday/weekend daytime hours. This can become really distracting when youre trying to enjoy a cocktail with your partner or friends over the loud crashing of huge Jenga blocks, skee-ball or anything else the kids can get their hands on. But then again, if youre in the city with family and you need the kids distracted while having some adult time, then this should be one of your saved places. We were probably there too early as they had DJ equipment set up but no music, so we didnt get to enjoy the night ambience. The drinks were on point and the servers were friendly, although service couldve been a little quicker given the place was relatively empty. We had a few good draft beers and the Lady Luck which was a cucumber infused vodka cocktail that wouldve been even better with a great quality gin. All in all a fun stay that I would repeat.

Review 10 (2024-07-04 - Rating: 5)
Josh at the bar was amazing! I said “something fruity” and he made an incredible drink. He was very attentive and professional! A great place to hang out.

Review 11 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)
! The atmosphere at the venue was vibrant and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both casual hangouts and special occasions. The variety of games catered to all interests, from classic arcade machines to the latest multiplayer options, ensuring that everyone found something they enjoyed.The staff truly stood out during my visit. They were not only knowledgeable about the games but also enthusiastic, which added to the overall enjoyment. Whether it was explaining game rules or offering recommendations, their dedication to creating a positive experience was evident.Additionally, the facilities were well-maintained, and the seating arrangements were comfortable, allowing us to relax and enjoy our time without feeling cramped. Overall, it was a memorable outing, and I cant wait to return for another round of fun!

Review 12 (2019-09-20 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks and a cool space to relax. They have board games and free ski ball / Pacman. Really fun. The happy hour is a great deal.

Review 13 (2024-09-26 - Rating: 5)
Great place, great vibes and I can’t speak highly enough about Josh.Josh went out of his way to make sure we had a good time, I described my perfect cocktail and he made and hand delivered it to me. 10/10, will come again and recommend everyone to come here.

Review 14 (2024-05-28 - Rating: 4)
Dont even bother with small talk on tinder anymore just take them here

Review 15 (2024-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere and drink variety. Our bartender (Josh) was more than accommodating, and truly made our experience memorable! We can’t wait to come back

Review 16 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)
Nikita is a very kind and considerate manager! Thank you for going above and beyond.

Review 17 (2024-09-22 - Rating: 5)
Luis is the best! He makes the best drinks and makes you feel like family every time you come in.

Review 18 (2023-10-21 - Rating: 5)
We had a great night celebrating our third anniversary at the Recreation Bar! Jorge was the best bartender— he gave us great recommendations and had us laughing the whole time. We would definitely come back here in a heartbeat. There’s also a half court basketball court which is random but really cool. Nothing but good things to say 🍻

Review 19 (2024-03-09 - Rating: 5)
I definitely had a great experience. Majed is the best ask for him

Review 20 (2023-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Man, let me tell you about my epic time at Recreation in the Moxy Hotel. Easy to get to, a block or two from wall street and world trade. Comfy, chill and I thought they mistaken me for a celebrity because the staff and the manager named quay for sure gave me 5 star service and they enjoyed it. Im truly grateful and Im passionately writing this review because my time there was truly amazing! Even the other guest that were working there was cool. Working on my laptop requires some rest for my eyes and during that time I tested my eyes I had so many games to play and an entire indoor basketball court.. amazing, I thought I was working at Google while there.I hope the manager quay and her team see this because they were really amazing on a Sunday! Bless them

Review 21 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Majed was an amazing server. Customer service was top tier. Very attentive and great personality while ensuring we enjoyed our time

Review 22 (2023-09-05 - Rating: 5)
When it comes to drink this bar is one of the best. The Pisco Colada is just amazing hmmm.

Review 23 (2023-03-18 - Rating: 4)
A cute spot to hang out with your friend or family, I went with my friend, they have a spot to play board game, basketball, ping pong and etc. The drinks and snacks was good

Review 24 (2024-02-24 - Rating: 5)
Went here for a date night and had an amazing time. Our waiter Majed was great!! We will definitely be coming back here just for his service!!

Review 25 (2023-10-10 - Rating: 5)
Fun bar. Nice to chill and have a drink at after work. Good playlist. Nuzhaat was a great server, took good care of me and saved me from standing in line at the bar while I sat and worked so thanks for that 😅

Review 26 (2022-11-17 - Rating: 4)
Fun, fashionable club above the Moxy Hotel. The DJ decks were not in use on the night I attended, but the basketball hoop and fussball table got plenty of use. Good range of original cocktails and craft beers are available, and savoury snacks can be made for your party.

Review 27 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 5)
I had the best experience at Recreation with Majed. He was a wonderful server, always being attentive, checking up on us while we were playing games. He made this experience more than what I ever thought it could be. If Majed is my server, I’ll spend all my days here. He made it worthwhile. So funny, so charismatic, I enjoyed myself! Thank you Majed 1000x over!!!

Review 28 (2022-11-08 - Rating: 5)
Best place for happy hour down town Newyork Ira on the third floor of the moxy hotel they even have a indoor basket ball court !

Review 29 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Great spot for happy hour/after work drinks! We loved the games and there is always plenty of space so everyone is comfortable. 5 stars in particular for Tyler who was fantastic and really made our night!

Review 30 (2023-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Serving sizes were small, but that kind of the idea. Excellent!

Review 31 (2024-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Love this place. The bartenders are all wonderful.Louis, Hakeem and Andre are all here to serve you. I recommend the pepperoni flatbread.

Review 32 (2019-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Why have I not been here sooner? The bar is brilliant. Outlets at almost every seating area. Games abound if that’s your thing. The skee-ball and shuffleboard tables were a pleasant surprise. Definitely pop in if you need a respite in the area. It’s the perfect book. 3rd floor.

Review 33 (2019-04-12 - Rating: 4)
The draft cocktails are actually pretty good. Venue wise you wouldnt think youre on a hotel bar, which is either good or not depending on what youre after. We were there on a Thursday night, it was busy enough to be fun but not over crowded. The basketball court was booked for a private event but there are other games to play. These guys are totally into the current NYC 80s vibe, with connect four, Pacman and really cool retro furnishings, done in a modern and not cheesy way.

Review 34 (2022-10-29 - Rating: 5)
Great bar with good music. The speakers are really nice

Review 35 (2024-09-27 - Rating: 5)
The service was amazing and the environment is so lively. Will definitely return!

Review 36 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Great experience and Tyler was a very nice bartender who made great drinks! The hostess was also very nice and let me charge my phone.

Review 37 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Ty was exceptional! Drinks were stellar and service was impeccable! Definitely recommend!! He makes a SICK RUM PUNCH!!! Have him model his sunglasses for you. Lol! Pay this man!

Review 38 (2023-09-18 - Rating: 5)
Love this bar! Always a good time.Highly recommend going during happy hour and trying their flatbreads and apps. Can’t go wrong with their cocktails.

Review 39 (2024-08-10 - Rating: 4)
Great vibe for after work decompress or just a chill and laid back vibe. Very unique concept with some bites, drinks, and games :)

Review 40 (2020-01-23 - Rating: 4)
Went here for a friends birthday. Really great place with fun games like big Jenga, Connect Four, Chess, playing Cards. The Foosball and ping pong table and basketball court were near the bathrooms. I had a great time celebrating with her. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. The DJ was sooooooo lit! She played the best R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats among other selections. Overall, nice space. I would considering coming back here.

Review 41 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
The atmosphere is super nice and our bartender Ty made us feel right at home, definitely recommend

Review 42 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)
Amazing!! I always come here with my boyfriend and I love it and the server Majed was amazing he’s always there and sweet and friendly. Definitely a 10/10!

Review 43 (2022-09-26 - Rating: 4)
We made a quick stop here just to rest our legs. Ordered a Sazerac and got really disappointed.. told the bartender. Changed for a glass of red. Was really happy when the bartender then showed up with a new Sazerac and this time like it should look and taste like. 5 star rating for the bartender.. the place itself is good but nothing special.

Review 44 (2024-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere & good drinks! Ty was the most attentive bartender & was so friendly!

Review 45 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Went here for the first time with friends and had an absolute blast! Nigel and many of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I cant wait to come back!

Review 46 (2023-11-22 - Rating: 5)
Nuzhaat provided great service behind the bat - great espresso martini!

Review 47 (2023-01-24 - Rating: 4)
Good vibes, drinks were tasty and fast service. Games they have are not well maintained. A lot of stuff was broken.

Review 48 (2019-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Awesome place. Very cool staff. Great drinks

Review 49 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)
Nice vibe, good food, drinks are ok, good layout- tons of games- including a half basketball court! Top 40 bar in Manhattan.

Review 50 (2024-05-21 - Rating: 5)
One of my favorite stops on this trip! If you are a big fan of playing multiple different games while sipping on some awesome cocktails, this is your spot. The service was something compared to what I get at my hometown bar. Josh took care of us the whole time and made us feel like we were the only people in there. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to my friends visiting!

Review 51 (2023-01-09 - Rating: 5)
You never been to a bar until youve visited this bar!!!! Drinks, amazing! Customer service, splendid! You need to come here

Review 52 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 4)
Chill bar/lounge! Cool hangout spot

Review 53 (2022-11-13 - Rating: 4)
Drinks were good. The bartender was very tired and in a bad mood. It couldve been better. She mentioned being exhausted from working long hours.

Review 54 (2019-08-12 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktail bar option in the Moxy Downtown Hotel. We had a mimosa, everything salmon flat bread and a garden salad.

Review 55 (2020-02-24 - Rating: 5)
Nice atmosphere music good and u can enjoy some games while your there. Drinks ok I guess depending what u drink. Its a hotel as well.

Review 56 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Majed was the best server!!! Thank you so much!

Review 57 (2020-02-07 - Rating: 5)
Really enjoy the cocktails on tap. Vibes are perfect day or night. A solid urban oasis in downtown.

Review 58 (2023-07-09 - Rating: 5)
The place was awesome. Good beer and awesome games. Fun place

Review 59 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 4)
Theres a tween-er kid here; he’s got a basketball. He was like 15 and super good made me feel like he was a hardcore player.

Review 60 (2024-05-22 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere and bartender Josh slung some seriously amazing drinks!

Review 61 (2019-01-11 - Rating: 5)
Very cool place. They have a basketball court!!

Review 62 (2024-04-08 - Rating: 5)
Majed, our waiter, was so friendly and helpful:)

Review 63 (2019-03-02 - Rating: 5)
So no happy hour which is no bueno. Margarita is from a tap which is odd. Despite this oh my gawd, its strong as whoa. Been here a few times. The drinks are good, the vibe is good, the decor is good. Very good FiDi spot

Review 64 (2019-03-21 - Rating: 5)
I cant believe people havent mentioned the free skee ball.

Review 65 (2024-01-02 - Rating: 5)
We went for shuffleboard. Not busy on weekday. They also have chess board, foosball table. Nice cocktails. It was good to hang out when not crowded but I think it can get very busy on weekends. Also, it’s a hotel bar

Review 66 (2024-01-04 - Rating: 5)
I will start off by saying that I always read reviews whenever travelling for restaurants, hotels, etc however I rarely write reviews unless my experience was so horrible that I want to warn others.I felt that I absolutely had to write this review for Recreation because I honestly was super hesitant to go there after reading some seriously bad reviews. The motivation I had to try it out was for my teenage kids who love basketball and were intrigued by this half court inside the restaurant. So I braced myself and went and had zero expectations .. well boy was I so pleasantly surprised by the whole experience!!First of all I emailed them in advance because I wasn’t sure if my teens would be allowed in as I thought it was more of a bar than a restaurant. I received a very professional and helpful email in return explaining that the kids were welcomed and just weren’t allowed to sit at the bar (obviously) so that was perfect.We headed there for a late lunch and from the extremely patient hostess to the lovely, polite and professional waitress and the lounge like decor- the ambiance felt extremely comfortable and fun.The food was tasty, fresh and fairly priced and I also found there was a decent selection of what to eat for a bar.. oh and they have a great coffee machine if you love good coffee!The lounge area was so cozy and eating/drinking there while spending time playing board games, skee ball and of course basketball was such an added bonus!!! My kids met other kids and loved their experience there too.. another bonus!.. so yes!.. I would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone, but especially families with kids (tweens/teens) who can spend some time in a cool fun place with their family while in NYC!!I know that we will definitely go back each time we visit!!

Review 67 (2023-10-08 - Rating: 5)
Met friends here for happy hour Saturday night and had a great time. We devoured the food- favorite was the sliders! Our server Nuzhat was very attentive to our group of 10- always checking. Made our visit even better!

Review 68 (2024-03-23 - Rating: 5)
Majed was excellent and very hospitable. It was my pleasure to be there

Review 69 (2024-03-04 - Rating: 5)
Majed was amazing the kitchen was great even though it was before closing the food was great

Review 70 (2024-02-26 - Rating: 5)
Wat a great place to stay majed was a awsome little fellow loved his comitment

Review 71 (2019-11-27 - Rating: 4)
Really cool space. Wine was very good. Draft cocktails...meh.

Review 72 (2023-06-18 - Rating: 5)
We went for Sunday brunch and it was a wonderful experience. The brunch board is delicious and satisfying, the drinks were tasty, and we had so much fun with the board games and skeeball. Such great service, everyone working there was super friendly. Definitely recommend!

Review 73 (2023-10-08 - Rating: 5)
NUZHAAT is amazing. Such a helpful and a lovely lady. It was a very fun place to be at!!

Review 74 (2023-11-15 - Rating: 4)
Nice bar, fair pricesthe service was a bit slow

Review 75 (2022-12-19 - Rating: 5)
Fun. Chic. Relaxed. Clean. Games! Excellent bartenders (shout out to Gerald). Fantastic drinks. Even an indoor basketball half court. What more do you want?!?

Review 76 (2018-10-31 - Rating: 5)
Cool new bar downtown. Abbey wants to do her going away party here.

Review 77 (2023-09-14 - Rating: 4)
It was cozy and you feel really at ease in this space…

Review 78 (2019-08-15 - Rating: 5)
So much fun

Review 79 (2019-01-12 - Rating: 5)
Sharp place. Has a private club feel, with bar games and basketball court.

Review 80 (2022-12-21 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere. Great Service. Great Bar.

Review 81 (2019-02-17 - Rating: 5)
Upscale hangout attached to a hotel. I enjoyed their specialty drinks and beer selection. The breakfast in the morning was good as well. They have lots of bar games and a basketball court. I would definitely go back

Review 82 (2022-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Drinks were great, atmosphere was exceptional. Will be coming back!

Review 83 (2020-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Not only was this place fun and different, but my date was amazing so all around, this place makes up one of the happiest days of my life, and I am a huge fan. I cannot wait to come back here.First of all, they have a big longe area with a huge skylight. Lots of seating in the form of couches. The natural light component during happy hour was a breath of fresh air. They have an area with vending machine type of food, but its displayed in a fun way. There are lots of outlets everywhere so, conceivably you could come here with your laptop and game in public. They have a basketball court! You can shoot hoops to your hearts content and laugh at the people at Blink fitness next door who are actually exercising but without drinks in their hands. You can play foosball, ping pong, the list goes on.Please come here. You have to experience it for yourself. Its just blocks from the World Trade Center memorial in lower Manhattan.

Review 84 (2022-09-12 - Rating: 4)
Quiet, good drinks and fun games.

Review 85 (2020-02-09 - Rating: 5)
Came for a friends birthday Saturday night. It was raining and the place wasnt too busy, which meant we got to play the shuffle board and had room to dance. There was a DJ. The bar can get crowded and you will have to wait your turn to get a drink. Overall its a nice spacious place to hangout with a group of friends

Review 86 (2019-09-26 - Rating: 5)
Very very cool spot for drinks and just hanging. They do a great job at having games around, the whole space is pretty neat actually!

Review 87 (2019-08-26 - Rating: 4)
Cool bar. Minus 1 star for the broken skeeball machine.

Review 88 (2019-02-18 - Rating: 5)
Brand new hotel with so many quirks! Bit disorganised checking you in to your room and there might be a wait, but its a good thing they have the bar and games to kill a bit of time!

Review 89 (2019-05-26 - Rating: 5)
Great drinks and great spot to chill before holiday weekend

Review 90 (2019-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Very cool spot for a friendly game and drinks.

Review 91 (2019-12-03 - Rating: 5)
Best hotel bar in the city.

Review 92 (2019-07-12 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere, great drinks!

Review 93 (2018-11-02 - Rating: 4)
Average bar in a hotel with some unusual game options. Tries to be fancier than perhaps it is.

Review 94 (2019-11-20 - Rating: 5)
Overpriced ...Food is just ok

Review 95 (2018-12-25 - Rating: 5)
Fun spot

Review 96 (2019-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Great friend or date night.

Review 97 (2019-03-05 - Rating: 4)
Very cool place and vibe

Review 98 (2018-12-01 - Rating: 4)
This place is cool like it

Review 99 (2019-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Excellent

Review 100 (2025-01-06 - Rating: 5)
Had so much fun visiting NY and having drinks at recreation. Josh is an amazing bartender. Drinks were delicious and conversation was fun! Can’t wait to visit again. Thanks Josh!!

Review 101 (2019-02-08 - Rating: 4)
Very cool lounge with good music, good cocktails and smaller dishes. I always liked being there.

Review 102 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Lighting that is a little too bright prevents an even more relaxed atmosphere. There is table football, table tennis, basketball hoop and other games. Anyone who likes an active bar stay will be very satisfied here. Never experienced before and certainly a rarity in this form. Top!

Review 103 (2019-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic! Located on the third floor of the Moxy hotel, a few hundred meters from Ground Zero, it offers a warm and pleasant environment, with a DJ set, play area and armchairs for quieter chats. Also available for the organization of private events. However, being in a hotel the bar closes early, so its ideal for an early evening but after 1am you might have to move elsewhere