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Employees Only

6.7Friend Score / 10

#12 of 20 Bars & Nightlife in New York City

Known forcocktail barlate nightWest Village staple
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A West Village institution since 2004, Employees Only blends a lively Art Deco atmosphere with genuinely excellent cocktails and a late-night kitchen. The Provençal and Ginger Smash are crowd favorites, and the food — especially the bone marrow — holds its own. It gets very loud and crowded after 10pm, so come early if you want to actually talk.

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Hours
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Price$$$
Phone(212) 242-3021
Websiteemployeesonlynyc.com
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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Friend Score

6.7/10
  • Value7.0
  • iconic7.0
  • excellence8.5
  • Crowd level9.0
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Accessibility8.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.

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