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A rare place where you can enjoy real good live music with a free entry. I enjoyed the vibe - especially on the weekdays. The drink pricing was high - 6.5 for club soda with bitters, but I take it easy because they let me see a great show.

Chris Boodram

It was really cool bar. They had 3 floors. A small and intimate bar on the second floor. The third floor was a bar with some live jazz and the first floor had theater seating for a live performance happening there. Came at my brother's recommendation and I would pass that on!

Jackie L

Interesting vibe. There’s a communist flag and political memorabilia on the wall. The selection is small as is the bar! It’s on the second floor of a building (I believe it’s a theater downstairs). They have Baltika which is what I would describe as a Russian Heineken!

Dana Stewart

It was dark and cozy. As an African Americans, my wife and I were made very comfortable. The drinks were above average, not weak or watered down. This is not a place to go to eat at. Buy the popcorn, have a drink or 2, and enjoy the show. The comedians were 4 stars good.

James Tarantine

This is a fun and unique place to hang out with friends! The three levels offer each a unique experience to be had. Floor one gives off the atmosphere of a theater. The seating makes one feel like they are in store for a wonderful and fun performance (even if one is not there for the night). Floor two is your typical bar vibe. You get a single short bar with tight seating that is more laid back for sitting and sipping. Finally, floor three is for the close jazz and instrumental performances. If you want to sit and listen to music this is perfect. Overall a great experience for friends, or a small group setting,

Rajeswari Das

The live music was good! Drinks were potent. Really cool vibe!

Manny F

If you're looking for a unique and atmospheric bar experience in Manhattan, KGB Bar is a great option. This tiny bar is decorated in a Soviet-themed style, complete with red velvet curtains, propaganda posters, and a statue of Lenin. The atmosphere is definitely unique and fun, but be prepared for a bit of a crowd, especially on weekends. The drinks at KGB Bar are on the pricier side, with a Tito's martini costing $17. However, the drinks are well-made and the atmosphere is definitely worth the extra cost. The food menu is limited, but there are a few small plates and snacks available. Overall, KGB Bar is a great place to go for a fun and unique night out in Manhattan. Just be prepared for a bit of a crowd and a higher price tag than you might be used to.

Anton S.

Bar sounded intriguing, but disappointed a bit. The atmosphere is not-KGB at all, except for some thematic posters on the wall. Basically just an american dive bar. Drinks are simple. But it is a chill vibe inside - very non-pretentious.

Frances S.

Two weeks ago my friends and I came to KGB for some drinks at the end of our night. While the rest of our friends ordered drinks at the bar, me and two of my girlfriends went to use the bathroom together. This is common, no? Here I guess not because the bartender, also female, came charging in and verbally assaulted us forcing us to open the stall door in a compromised position. We were not doing anything illegal, only talking and peeing. We loved this place and had been here many times, sadly I don’t think we can return after the bartender KICKED US OUT after we left the stall calmly and respected her orders. Super wack and disrespectful.

A Masood

I had the worst cocktails I’ve ever been served here. The bartender clearly did not care in the slightest about what he was making. I ordered a Negroni and a Margarita — two of the most basic, standard cocktails imaginable — and he proceeded to throw together random bottles that had absolutely nothing to do with either drink. When I pointed out that he was using the same ingredients for two completely different cocktails, his response was shockingly rude: we were welcome to leave if we didn’t like it. No apology, no attempt to fix the drinks, just pure rudeness. To make matters worse, we were still charged $18 per drink for these undrinkable disasters. On top of that, when I checked my statement the next day, there was an extra $10 charge that looks like either a fraudulent tip or an outright overcharge, without consent. I’ve been trying to contact the bar for over a week to resolve this and no one answers or responds. Completely unprofessional, dishonest, and borderline scammy. Do yourself a favor, save your money and go literally anywhere else.

Derek Cross

Went to KGB Bar with my girlfriend and my son expecting a chill, classic NYC spot, but the experience turned sour fast. I got up to use the bathroom and when I came back an older woman had put her purse on my chair; I calmly told her I was sitting there and she completely ignored me and claimed the seat, so I simply picked up her purse and handed it back to her. No yelling, no drama. Suddenly the bartender closes our tabs and tells me “I gave you the opportunity to be nice but you were rude,” which made zero sense to any of us—we were honestly stunned. It felt like we were gaslighted for no reason, with no attempt to hear our side or de-escalate. Cool bar, but the staff response was unfair and left a really bad taste.