NYC's Timeless Cocktail Temple That Never Disappoints​​

📍 ​​Employees Only​​ 510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014 Though it may have slipped in global rankings, this West Village institution remains my personal holy grail for cocktails that dazzle and dishes that comfort. That magical night when they gifted me a "Billionaire Shot" for my birthday still lives rent-free in my mind! 🍸 ​​Cocktail Hall of Fame:​​ 🌺 ​​Mata Hari​​ The perfect starter - pomegranate meets spice in a floral embrace 🍋 ​​West Side​​ Brisk lemon and mint refreshment (ideal summer sip) 💥 ​​Strangers Punch​​ For when you want that "oh wow" alcohol kick 🥛 ​​Choose Wisely (RIP?)​​ My all-time favorite - vodka, clarified milk, and tea froth with apple vanilla magic (pray it's still on the secret menu!) 🍽️ ​​Food That Shines:​​ 🦴 ​​Bone Marrow Poppers​​ Crispy vessels of umami-rich marrow (best bar snack ever?) 🍄 ​​Ricotta Gnocchi​​ Cloud-like dumplings with wild mushrooms and parsnip crunch ✨ ​​Why It Endures:​​ That speakeasy-meets-supper-club vibe Bartenders who are true liquid chefs Consistently inventive yet approachable drinks 💡 ​​Visit Smart:​​ ​​Weekends​​: Reserve the back dining room (standing room only at bar) ​​Late Nights​​: Kitchen serves until 1am! ​​Hidden Perk​​: Ask about off-menu classics 💰 ​​Sweet Spot:​​ $50-80 for drinks + bites ​​#EmployeesOnlyNYC #NYCBars #WestVillage #CocktailArt #HiddenGem #NYCNightlife #ClassicNYC #BartendersChoice #SpeakeasyVibes #MustTryNYC #NYCDrinks #BirthdaySpot #NYCInstitutions #CraftCocktails #TimelessCharm​​