Gus

Easily one of the best cocktail bars I’ve ever been to. There’s no menu, you just tell the bartender what you like and he’ll prepare a custom drink for you. I asked for an Amaretto Sour (which I’m actually really good at making myself) and his version was incredibly good. Lemons were fresh-squeezed and it was perfectly balanced. The person I was with doesn’t drink alcohol so the bartender whipped up a mocktail with ginger and cucumber that was equally amazing. You can tell they actually care about craft and flavor here. Overall the vibe is super lowkey and kind of underground. There was no sign out front. As we were looking for it I saw an old “alterations” sign and a couple stickers on the door that say “please wait to be greeted.” As we walked in, it was dimly lit, cozy, and everyone who works there is chill and down to earth. The whole experience just feels effortless and intentional.

Millie Mai

Truly excellent craft cocktails! There’s no menu, so we ordered by describing broadly what types of drinks we like (as well as ordering specific drinks). Every cocktail was amazing - very creative, and it takes a good bartender to make a drink that’s a little bit different than what I described and still somehow exactly what I like. We arrived around 5:20 on a Saturday, and waited around 30mins to get a table - we waited at the place next door (the host took our number so didn’t need to wait outside) and that spot was really cool as well. This was actually our second attempt to visit Attaboy - last time was much later on a Saturday night (maybe around 10-11pm) and at the time the line went all the way down to the street so we didn’t stick around. So I would definitely recommend visiting earlier if possible, as they don’t take reservations.

Daniel Maros

Famed nyc cocktail bar, defenitly worth the accolades. I love the no menu style. I’ve been here many many years ago. And have not been able to get in many times 😝, but got super lucky on my laststop in New York. Had some amazing classic style cocktails that were perfectly balanced, and sometimes You get something you didn’t even know you wanted. All of the drinks we had were perfect, the tiki drink was honestly a dead ringer for a Frankie’s (Vegas) cocktail, which is a great think except it’s twice the price 😆. If you can’t get to Vegas go for it though it’s delicious. I would come back again and again, just make sure to get here early. We had to stand which I would do again because you should always feel honored to get in but some people may not enjoy that. We did get a seat after our first cocktail though! Love you guys, keep doing what you’re doing, thanks for the penecillin! (Didn’t get it this time but it’s probably my favorite cocktail!)

John Allie

Best cocktails in New York City. Controversial? Maybe. But I’ll stand by it. From the nondescript door to the intimate, hidden vibe, Attaboy feels like stepping into a different world. The space is cozy, low-lit, and beautifully curated without trying too hard. Whoever’s managing the flow at the door — owner or manager — deserves a shoutout. They keep things moving without killing the vibe, and the result is a space that never feels overcrowded or chaotic. And then… the cocktails. Chris behind the bar is the Da Vinci of drinks — tell him your mood and flavor preference and he’ll absolutely nail it. No menu, just trust. Their take on the Undertaker is a must. Spirit-forward, complex, layered — a full-on flavor experience that deserves an award. The Fort Washington? Smoky, crisp, like a campfire in the New Jersey woods — one of the most unique drinks I’ve ever had. If you’re into cocktails, go out of your way to come here. Even if there’s a wait, it’s worth it — and their sister bar next door is amazing too, so you’re covered either way. A true gem. Can’t recommend it enough.

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Kaytlyn Christner

We love Attaboy! We'd been here once before and decided to bring my boyfriend's mom. This place does not take reservations and we knew that, so we showed up outside the almost hidden entrance door an hour before opening. Unfortunately, it started pouring down rain 15 minutes before Attaboy opened their door. The staff knew the rain was coming and offered the first few of us umbrellas which was wonderful. However, the umbrellas didn't do anybody any good because it rained so hard. The bar next to Attaboy let us in there to wait until Attaboy opened. I think that bar was called Good Guys and it was a cool place too! All the staff was wonderful at both places. We were worried about who Attaboy was going to let in since we weren't in line anymore, but all the guests waiting in line were accommodating and honest to who was where in line so we got in when they opened. There is no cocktail menu - you tell the bartenders what you like or are in the mood for and they make you a drink! Every drink we've had here was unique and fit to our liking. Your table time is 90 minutes but it's a good amount of time. We love it here!

Scott Harm

What a really cool and unique spot. I don't think they serve food here and we visited purely for "beverages" and had a delightful experience. Our bartender who felt more like a friend was Steven. I'm a bourbon fan and after requesting an Old Fashion I realized Steven had much more to offer me so I turned it over to his hands and he made me a "Base Camp", a "Sherpa" and then finally a *Closing Argument" all of which each one was better than the previous. We were initially greeted and seated by a young man named Roy who stopped by our table from time to.time. I'm telling you that I would go way out of the way again to revisit this place based on this one experience. It's an amazingly small and narrow space with (see photo) even more narrow and tight restrooms. All adding to the overall experience. I loved it and WILL try to return.

+1

This is one of the must-try bars in NY. You describe the flavor profile of the drink you want and the bartender whips up something for you. I only said I wanted something "floral" and I got the best …

We were eating empanadas down the street and my husband found this spot while searching what was nearby and I'm so glad we did ! We got in luckily with no reservations and we were so happy ! We sat…

Getting into Attaboy on a Friday will be one of my crowning 2025 achievements. That said it was a chillier evening which may have played a little into our luck. \n\nI arrived around 8:30p, put my nam…

Love the concept \n\nYou tell the Bartender what you like and they make you the drink \n\nDrinks $25 but for the quality and ambience worth it. The average drink price in the city is $18-22 for sub…

Love the concept \n\nYou tell the Bartender what you like and they make you the drink \n\nDrinks $25 but for the quality and ambience worth it. The average drink price in the city is $18-22 for sub…

Came on a Thursday and didn't have to wait that long. The vibe is so cute, we sat in a booth.\nNice concept! no menu, the bartenders comes by and asks what you liked and makes a drink. I liked mine…

Place is pretty small so might be a wait on the weekends. Indoor is dimly lit and cozy. There is no drink menu but the bartender we had was amazing. Literally the best bartender I've ever had. 5/5 …

Yummy drinks and good vibes. Didn't have to wait too long, bartender and guy at door were both super cool. Got a tequila drink

This place is a little hard to find which in true fashion of a speakeasy, is the point yea? Luckily my friend and I were able to get seated right away on a thursday night. The drinks were tasty and…

Yummy drinks and good vibes. Didn't have to wait too long, bartender and guy at door were both super cool. Got a tequila drink

What a really cool and unique spot. I don't think they serve food here and we visited purely for "beverages" and had a delightful experience. Our bartender who felt more like a friend was Steven. I…

Great vibes, no menu, incredible drinks, friendly service, and fun staff. What more do you need!

I didn't take any photos because it was very dark in there and didn't want to ruin the ambiance with flash. It was really a cool experience. You come across this grey door that could easily be miss…

Absolutely incredible drinks and the server was patient and inquisitive. Dark ambiance and the music is not too loud, you can still hold a conversation with the person next to you.

Service was outstanding and drinks amazing! You will have to wait unless you have a reservation. Worth it. Great space although it is small.

One of my best bar experiences. Nice ambience, friendly and knowledgeable service. There is no menu. You just tell the bartender what you like or what kind of mood you are in and makes it for you. …

One of my best bar experiences. Nice ambience, friendly and knowledgeable service. There is no menu. You just tell the bartender what you like or what kind of mood you are in and makes it for you. …

We heard about Attaboy from a friend in Belfast & thought we would have to visit! The drinks were excellent, our barman was very knowledgeable and picked our drinks perfectly. With the venue not …

Jeffrey Thomas

The cocktails are some of the best in NYC, however, there are definitely other places in the city in the same tier. They do not accept reservations and thus it is usually over an hour wait to get in. If you have the time and flexibility, it's worth checking out at least once. Otherwise, I'd say you can get drinks that are just as good at other cocktail bars that either take reservations or have lower wait times.

Felix

No wait on a Tuesday around 6:30pm. They did well in marching their drinks to the what we were looking for in the descriptions we have them. At the end of the day, the quality of drinks were consistent with other cocktail bars of this caliber, but it’s a must-go as a NYC landmark cocktail bar. Two rounds for two people ended up around $100 total before tip. Service was friendly too!

Jo aisen

It was my first time visiting a speakeasy, and Attaboy gave me a pretty great experience. Although we had to wait nearly two hours since they don’t take reservations, it was worth it. The experience is fun and unique — there’s no menu, so you can describe your drink using any words, and the bartender always surprises you with something amazing. There’s no dress code. Each drink we ordered this time was $23. No food is served here, so make sure to eat before you come!

No menu concept and the bartender nailed both our drinks. I asked for something with tropical fruits and he went 100% island which I thoroughly enjoyed. Would love to come back! Be warned the wait …

Good drinks with prices that vary depending on what you order. There is no menu, so you can tell the bartenders your taste preferences or your go-to drink.

glad i got to experience attaboy once cus i'm not sure if ill be that quick to try it again.\n\natmosphere is nice & so are the bartenders & host BUT\n\ndrinks are way overpriced (~$25 per) & they …

Tasty coktails but staff not really friendly… The waiting time was not suprising but truly it was not worth it…

Seerat Chopra

$30 (with tip) for a Gin & Tonic is absurd!! I wish they made us familiar with the made to order/crafting cocktails concept - we would’ve ordered something unique! We asked the bartender if they had a menu and he said no so we just thought “oh let’s just get G&T” but if they familiarised us with their concept of personalising drinks, we would’ve had a better experience and wouldn’t have minded paying $30 each!

How in the world is this in the top 50's list wow just wow. Talk about mediocre at most. I can find better service at the corner store bodega. Complete waste of time.

The man working the front door in the black shirt with red \n lobsters was incredibly mean and rude for no reason. I have never experienced worse customer service in New York in over 10 years, extr…

The man working the front door in the black shirt with red \n lobsters was incredibly mean and rude for no reason. I have never experienced worse customer service in New York in over 10 years, extr…

I'm a food creator that reviewed over 100+ restaurants and bars on my IG in 2024 and Attaboy has the worst service and doorman I've seen in my life. I checked other Google reviews and there's high …

It’s supposed to be omakase, but the bartender is uncooperative. I requested a rum drink, it was overpowered by Cointreau. Bad service, I absolutely have no idea how they got into top 50 bars, except…

It’s supposed to be omakase, but the bartender is uncooperative. I requested a rum drink, it was overpowered by Cointreau. Bad service, I absolutely have no idea how they got into top 50 bars, exce…

We came to this bar 6 years ago and had a great experience. Back in 2024 and shocked at the service. Guy on the door was incredibly dismissive- I get they are a popular bar so maybe individual servi…

We came to this bar 6 years ago and had a great experience. Back in 2024 and shocked at the service. Guy on the door was incredibly dismissive- I get they are a popular bar so maybe individual se…

Did not feel safe in surrounding area - then kept waiting outside. Clearly trying to create ‘intrigue’ for show and just not that great/interesting and hard to get any taxis nearby!

Did not feel safe in surrounding area - then kept waiting outside. Clearly trying to create ‘intrigue’ for show and just not that great/interesting and hard to get any taxis nearby!

We have tried to get in here, so you go there and wait until someone comes outside and he ask for your phone number ( as you can’t make a reservation ) we are from overseas and after a half hour w…

We have tried to get in here, so you go there and wait until someone comes outside and he ask for your phone number ( as you can’t make a reservation ) we are from overseas and after a half hour wa…

Snobby terrible drinks long wait time.. and horribly rude dorman. Avoid and go to a better place. A place like the little shop has more character. Who needs a nasty attitude … ruins the place .. ru…