Award-winning cocktail bar & restaurant w/ unique small plates & a must-try (but scarce!) burger. Cozy 'Sip' & lively 'Guzzle' vibes.
This West Village bar, from the team behind Tokyo's SG Club, offers a dual experience with its cozy 'Sip' and lively 'Guzzle' sections. Celebrated as a top new cocktail bar, it boasts an inventive menu of both drinks and small plates. While reservations can be tough, the unique offerings like the addictive Mochi Fries and the highly-praised, albeit scarce, Tavern Burger make it a sought-after destination.
The food menu features a range of creative small plates and entrees. Standouts include the highly sought-after Tavern Burger (A5 Wagyu), addictive Mochi Fries, juicy Electric Chicken with Sichuan spice, and a popular Grilled Strawberry Soft Serve. Some reviewers found the soft serve on the pricier side, but generally, the food is considered unique and worth trying, though items like the burger are very limited.
"The 'best burger in the Northeast,' a Wagyu Tavern Burger, is a must-try but extremely limited. Other highly recommended items include the addictive Mochi Fries, the juicy Electric Chicken, and the unique Grilled Strawberry Soft Serve."
Customers rave about the inventive cocktails and highly recommend dishes like the Mochi Fries and the 'best burger in the Northeast.' While some find the soft serve pricey, the overall consensus is positive, appreciating the unique flavors and atmosphere.
Important Note
The highly-coveted Tavern Burger is extremely limited (12 per night) and typically sells out very early, often within minutes of opening or by 4:45 PM, making it difficult to secure. Reservations may be necessary and can be hard to obtain. Some found the soft serve to be pricey.
"Sip & Guzzle was suggested as a sit-down option for a dinner burger in the village/soho area, with a note about limited hours for burgers."
Positive"The user clarified that they did not get the 4:00 PM reservation for the burger at Sip and Guzzle, but emphasized the need for that specific time slot. They also noted that reservations after 4:30 PM were available earlier, but the 12 burgers made nightly sell out quickly. Other items like mochi fries, chicken skin nachos, and hot chicken were also good."
Positive"This user inquired about the difficulty of getting reservations for Sip and Guzzle."
Neutral"The user specified they had a 4:30 PM reservation at Sip and Guzzle, noting that one must get a 4:00 PM reservation to secure the burger, as only 12 are made nightly."
Neutral"This user asked about the time of visit to Sip and Guzzle, as they only wanted to try the burger."
Neutral"Sip and Guzzle received an 8/10 rating. The user found the chicken skin/nachos appetizer incredible but was disappointed that the burger was sold out."
Positive"The commenter mentioned missing out on the burger because they didn't know it was limited to about 15 per day."
Neutral"The author clarified that they arrived around 4:30 PM with no line, were able to get a table at the bar quickly, and ordered the burger and tuna roll."
Positive"The commenter asked if there was a queue before opening for the burger."
Neutral"The author had an amazing experience at Sip and Guzzle, highlighting the burger and volcano tuna roll as highlights, and the Negroni as a drink that did not disappoint. The bartenders were also noted as very nice."
Positive"The wagyu burger at Sip&Guzzle is mentioned as the 'hot new thing'."
Positive"A NYC based couple reviewed Sip & Guzzle and mentioned waiting over an hour before opening on a Saturday. They also found the experience not worth it and noted that Sip & Guzzle is a separate establishment from another bar of the same name and requires its own reservation."
Negative"Sip was mentioned as a place for happy hour."
Positive"This commenter suggested Sip & Guzzle as a place that is typically not empty, implying it has a good atmosphere for early day drinking."
Positive"Sip & Guzzle, Torrisi, and Minetta Tavern were listed as recommendations."
Positive"The Sip area at Sip&Guzzle was mentioned as a potentially good spot."
Neutral"This commenter found the fried chicken at Sip & Guzzle to be oversalted but enjoyed their skinny grilled cheese."
Negative"The commenter had the best fried chicken of their life at Sip & Guzzle and still dreams about it."
Positive"Sip & Guzzle is listed as a potential option."
Positive"The author rated Sip 9.0, with high scores for drinks, vibe, and food. They particularly loved the 'Electric chicken' and 'Addictive cabbage', and found the 'Mochi fries' tremendous. The drinks were described as adventurous but cool."
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