Cibar — Restaurant in New York

The Cibar lounge is so amazing, I planned my mother's 60th birthday celebration costume party, with the Medieval times, Game of Thrones & renaissance theme with dinner at the Medieval times dinner & tournament in New Jersey and the after party at the Cibar lounge. I fell in love with the lounge from the first time I saw it; located in Gramercy park, its unique design with mosaic tiling & back splash mirrored walls and acrylic stools for the bar that create that decadent and majestic feel of luxury and coziness. Our reservation was located near the fireplace, which was the best section in the lounge. The service at the Cibar lounge was excellent, the staff was so courteous and very friendly. The night was successful Thanks to the staff, but the disc jockey Mike Williams set the ambiance and mood playing a music list I sent that incorporated 80’s rock tunes to some birthday hits, which was awesome. The bottle service menu had a variety of wines, champagnes and top shelf liquors, which was perfect for our guests. It was a beautiful night and I would definitely recommend the Cibar lounge for your corporate, event, birthday and get together. Thank you so much Ms. Morgan for helping me book the space, we look forward to seeing you soon. Special Events NY &...

As a longtime resident of Gramercy, I am heartbroken to see what’s become of a local favorite, Cibar. This used to be a vibey neighborhood spot. Dim lighting, warm interiors, great and fun cocktails like the “Don’t Touch My Pepino.” It then shut down for many months for renovations, only to open up under new ownership. The new spot is now barr , completely stale and void of the charm that once made Cibar an obligatory stop after dinner at Friend of Farmer, Gupshup, or Casa Mono. The new menu is also pricier and the quality of drinks far worse. Imagine our surprise and disappointment when we finally went back to check it out after it reopened last fall…. We walk by and get sad to see it empty often, but hoping management can turn it around and bring back to what it was, or turn it over to a new owner who will revitalize it to a new and exciting place on one of the most charming streets...

Cibar isn't cheap but it is one of my favorite places to grab a drink nearby. First off, the place is pretty awesome and eclectic looking inside, with 2 fireplaces, dim but not dark lighting, an array of seating options (bar, tables, chairs/sofas), and an odd, gold theme. There is also a backyard that I haven't gotten to check out. Noise level was a few notches down from being loud. For drinks I usually choose the 'coked up hedge fund guy' (cinnamon-infused Bulleit, fresh lemon juice and bourbon cherries). I'm normally not a Bulleit fan but this works and it's consistently a very well made cocktail. Service is always friendly, down to earth and efficient; that is especially rare with mixology places. Again Cibar is a bit pricey, but unlike many cocktail bars you get what you pay for. Actually, Cibar is pretty much everything you'd want a...