Sophie’s

Never experienced such an entitled bartender in my life. She stopped the music multiple times and told everyone there that “you’re all privileged”. There’s genuinely something wrong with her and I hope she gets the help she needs. Highly recommend a therapist

Gareth Jones

So I'm a big fan of dive bars like this but the girl behind the bar should get another job.

Ryan Tannian

Online, this place is described as a holdout against East Village gentrification. I suppose the easiest way to uphold that title is to just make everyone’s life miserable to the point they’d never think about going back. Honestly, respect.

claire mahon

WILL NOT GIVE YOU WATER! My friend tried to get a water at the bar and the bartender told her there weren’t enough clean glasses to give her water. She offered to buy a beer then use the cup and he said no. Then she bought a beer but ended up having to buy three because of the $20 card limit. She still didn’t get a water. We are thirsty!

Matthew Shapiro

I was hoping the 1 star reviews were exaggerations - there's no way these bartenders are that rude. But I’m honestly shocked by how this place treats its customers. I saw four women get kicked out for “not drinking enough” even though they each had a couple drinks and were just sitting at the bar. One bartender even said, “What, are you not gonna tip me?” completely unprovoked. There are many other bars in this neighborhood so best to avoid!

Jason Fondaw

the bartender copped an attitude after forgetting to pour us a shot we had paid for. Shocked she’s still working there after reading the other reviews saying she’s rude as hell (which are very true). Also the bar is full of lames so if that’s ur vibe then go ahead

Ben M

One of the worst experiences I've ever had at a bar, the main bartender is definitely on a power trip here. It took 10 minutes of waiting to get 3 Guinness when the place was practically empty. She continually stopped the music to yell at patrons for standing too close to the bathroom The worst is when I went to pay. I went to close my tab and picked the 20% tip option. She looked, rolled her eyes, and cancelled the transaction. She handed the machine back to me and made me redo it because I "should've picked the 30% option." Never have I had a bartender try to upcharge a tip on a bill and with the service she provided, it was nowhere close to that. The rest of the staff is personable but the main one definitely isn't

Ali S

The bartender was seriously the most rude woman I have ever met in my entire life.. She threw a TANTRUM when we tried to make her life easy and meet the $20 minimum in one fellow swoop. Said “these white girls are making me need a cigarette” and stormed out of the bar and didn’t finish making my drink (ordered a simple whiskey water). I have never written a negative review, but here I am because she ruined the whole experience. I hope you guys can figure this out, but honestly I don’t wish her upon my worst enemy. Told all my local friends how I went to Sophies, and they were asking “if we met the devil that works there” (not a good look.) She needs an attitude adjustment. I have worked in the service industry for years, I understand the stress and the ungrateful customers, but that was truly unbelievable.

Dejesus Brandt

The owner kicked us out for not buying drinks, despite us having purchased 4. When I was counting our drinks, she took 3 of them and reiterated that we were being kicked out, even though it was an hour before closing. They then allowed another group to take our table.

anya s

Owner kicked us out for not buying drinks when we had bought 4 drinks. When I was counting the drinks we ordered, owner came over and picked up 3 out of 4 drinks i pointed to and reinforced that we were kicked out (while holding 3/4 of the half full drinks we ordered in her hands). Was 1 full hour before closing and they allowed another group to sit in our table

Zackery Diehl

Similar to other reviews here. Minimum fee, didn't tip by accident, then tried to tip but the bartender already left and snatched the drinks from my friends hand. I was holding cash up to try to tip, but the bartender instead looked furious and she poured the beers into the sink. Why was she having such a miserable Saturday night at the ripe time of 11pm?

Alonso Andreu

I had a bad experience today because the bartender was so rude. I visit Sophie’s today around 11 pm and the bartender told me I was so drunk when I only get 3 drinks before and I am a regular customer there. (First time I see this bartender) She said the next “Look like you already visit more than 6 places this night and you can’t even walk around” I’m the last person to be problematic in any place. Our plan was to play a couple of games of pool. Get a beer and have a good time. Hope you can change this kind of personal in the future.

Leandros Watson

I ordered an $8 drink. Except they conveniently waited until after to mention a $20 minimum. Then the bartender cancels my transaction because I didn’t tip. And just to make sure I really got the message, she goes ahead and tips herself $6 without my consent. Bottom line, I wanted one drink, ended up paying $26 for a vodka soda and horrible service.