Bar 89
New York, NY 10012-4402
Phone: (212) 274-0989
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Broome Street
- Directions:
- 6; C, E at Spring St; N, R, W at Prince St
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for Bar 89 – by Heather Wood
In Short
From the outside, Bar 89 looks like an exclusive club with a blank facade and black-clad bouncer. Diners dress the part, too: Models clad in couture sip fruit-infused 'tinis at the arced mahogany bar; Soho-alites, rocking the latest $400 jeans, fill the black leather booths and coyly gorge on mounds of nachos, grilled cheese, herb-salted fries and burgers topped with everything from fried onions to Alfredo sauce.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitFor a prime people-watching perch, ask for a table on the balcony. You'll also have easy access to the must-see bathrooms, which go from clear to foggy once occupied.
What to DrinkExotic fruits infuse the martini and mixed-drink menu, from passion fruit to pomegranate. Every drink is under $15.
The ExtrasThe kitchen is open until 1am every day, so never again will you go hungry late-night in Soho.
User Reviews for Bar 89
03/04/2008 Posted by arb84
I highly recommend Bar 89 if you are looking for a good place for a reasonably priced meal. I didn't see many tourists despite its SoHo location; it is in fact very low key and difficult to spot from the street. The decor is a little too plain for my taste, and the tables are a bit too small, but the incredible value and attentive service make it a worthwhile stop if you are in the area. I tried the burger alfredo and pork lettuce wraps - both were excellent.
Pros: incredible value
Cons: ambiance
12/24/2007 Posted by vanessalove
Me and my man got this place recommended by a sells person from Broadway. He said the best about it so we were curious. The moment I walked in I felt in love with it. Clean, nice, good customer service, decoration, simplicity even the reasonable prices. I don't really like burgers or sandwiches but this place changed my mind. Drinx were well chilled and food properly cooked. Too much of a raw veggie tough. But what really impressed me was the bathroom. When I saw the see-thought glass I changed my mind about using it....later I realized how silly I was when It darkened once you walk in. I love it. Will go again when I go to NYC next time. At least to use the bathroom :-)
Pros: bathroom
Cons: plain walls
