Miguel Santeliz

The Wayland is an absolute gem of a neighborhood bar! Initially drawn in by their enticing happy hour, I quickly discovered that this place is much more than just discounted drinks. The ambiance is charming, cozy, and incredibly welcoming – the kind of spot that feels like a second home. My experience was made even more delightful by the friendly bartender, Francisco, who not only served with a genuine smile but also shared insightful recommendations about the menu and his favorite places in the city. It's evident that the staff takes pride in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Now, let's talk about the Pernil sandwich. Wow! Unexpectedly ordering it turned out to be a game-changer. It's quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had, and I've had my fair share in NYC. The casual order turned into one of my favorite meals in the city. Kudos to The Wayland for elevating the bar food game. And, of course, the drinks! My wife had the best Manhattan she's ever had in the city. The Wayland certainly knows how to craft exceptional cocktails, adding another layer of excellence to the overall experience.

Zahra

Made a reservation for 8 people for 4:30pm and the only spot for large groups is the bench by the big window, which is exactly the spot I wanted. The rest of the restaurant has smaller tables for 2. Overall, the vibes were warm and homey, but elevated. Their cocktails and all the food we tried were delicious! The service was top notch; our server was very attentive and lovely. One of my friends is vegan and they were accommodating and were able to confirm if something was vegan for her. Highly recommend checking out for a chill spot to catch up with friends over some delicious drinks and food.

+1

tsagalbill

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, nice cocktails. The cocktails are relatively reasonably priced ($15) given location and quality. The anchovies were really tasty! Would go again.

JA A

A reasonable priced restaurant by NYC standard and a cute little gem around the area. Arrived without a reservation but the hostess was really nice to arrange a seat. Love the happy hour menu, oysters, margaritas were well made. Fantastic!

+2

Santos Shetty

Amazing late night bar. Cocktails and other libations are awesome. The best part about this place is the energy and vibe to close and get it done - whatever you are into. Smoked and Roasted - The Moxie were very good.

+14

Meghan O'Donnell

We came here on NYE and did the open bar package, and are so glad we did! We had a great time - the staff here are really incredible. They were attentive all night, we never were without a drink. Cocktails were very good, highly recommend the kale margarita. There were some Hors d'oeuvres included in the open bar, my husband was thrilled with the oysters and we were impressed with the charcuterie board! I see why this is a favorite neighborhood bar.

Helen H

The presentation was nice. I’m not a cocktail person, but my husband loved the drinks here. They also have the oysters, but seems no happy hour anymore. You can call to confirm.

+3

Srinath Reggie Ramjeet

My wife took me here as part of one of the many stops for my birthday, this place is so rustic and feels very mid century. The menus have many different unique drinks to choose from. The drinks are strong and are really good! They also serve food but we only had drinks. Really cool atmosphere and all the staff were incredible!!

Rey Sanchez

Great atmosphere and excellent cocktails! Music is always hit or miss for me but all around great spot!

Thomas Donohue

I saw hot nuts were advertised on the menu so I was eager to gobble some up, however when the waiter presented the hot nuts they were not very hot at all but in fact were very sticky and glistening with glaze. The nut glaze got all over my fingers and then I wiped them on my pants leaving a sticky mess. Overall the ambience was great but would skip the nuts next time.

Anna Nem

The Wayland was a pleasant surprise. I loved the vintage and rustic atmosphere. The cocktails I tried were tasty and well-balanced. I would definitely come back. The menu looked interesting; I didn't try the food, but the cocktails alone make it worth a visit.

+8

Donna Simpson

Great happy hour prices. It wasn’t busy on Wednesday night, music is not too loud so you can actually hear your date. Vibe is very romantic, oysters was fresh, food is amazing and cocktails were good, too. Cozy and comfy place. We had 5 oysters, beer for happy hour price $9 pre-tax, and another cocktail, potatoes, chicken sandwich, hot nuts - overall we spent only $55 for two person (pre-tip and with happy hour price). I will definitely recommend this place for casual dates.

A L

The Wayland is a great brunch and drinks spot when it's not crowded or when there are only a few folks at the bar. It gets excellent sunlight especially in the Summer. The drinks and the food are both prepared well and the service is generally good depending on the mood of the bartenders or the wait staff. I recommend getting a window seat next to the piano as it's pretty comfortable there. A seat the bar isn't bad either, but you leave yourself open to a rowdy experience. Overall, the Wayland is a terrific spot, but if you really want a superb cocktail go to MACE diagonally across the street, but be warned that the drinks are NOT cheap (but worth it).

+2