The Wren

The Wren

Gastropub, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
NoHo, New York
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    The experts at The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Sam W.
    "Definitely go downstairs, good music and great wheat beers."(16 Tips)
    Jane K.
    "... with drinks here are beef Tartare or chicken liver toast and fries. Also,..."(8 Tips)
    Sally Y.
    "oxtail marmalade, The Great Jones cocktail"(3 Tips)
    Zach M.
    "side of fries and malt vinegar mayo."(3 Tips)
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupAugust 9, 2013
    We love this East Village cocktail bar - not only are the drinks delicious and expertly crafted, but the food is pretty tasty as well. Order The 7th, and get the fish and chips if you're hungry.
  • Zach M.heart icon on user image
    Zach MaierMarch 15, 2013
    To start, get the Great Jones cocktail (maple and walnut flavored) along with a side of fries and malt vinegar mayo. Then, dig into the burger. One of the best pub burgers I've had in NYC.
  • Nina Y.heart icon on user image
    Nina YiamsamathaOctober 4, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Solid brunch menu. For food, get the avocado toast and kale salad with soft-boiled eggs. For drinks, get the gin & juice or the weekender.
  • Bollare
    BollareMarch 30, 2012
    Great food, well made cocktails, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe make this NoHo hotspot a go-to. While it can get packed on the weekend, beat the crowds and stop by on a Weds or Thurs night. —Joey
  • Giulia M.heart icon on user image
    Giulia MMarch 9, 2019
    Consistently great - cocktails and food. Crowd is fun. Bartenders and waiters are nice. Always a good day or night option!
  • Lacey H.
    Lacey HeggemAugust 3, 2013
    Corner table in the back is perfect spot for an intimate dinner or larger groups- room to sit around but also quite enough for conversation.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyNovember 28, 2015
    A good upscale bar and gastropub but it's too loud and just a touch too nice for my taste. Round table in the window in the front is the best seat in the house
  • Amandaheart icon on user image
    AmandaMarch 22, 2015
    Awesome little place with a great vibe and menu. Had the roasted Brussel sprout salad with kimchi. So good
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexAugust 12, 2016
    delicious cocktails and very lively place. the soft shell crab po boy is really good. their pickle plate is nice, more sweet than sour.
  • Sarah M.
    Sarah MaguireApril 26, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the meat/cheese plates and make sure to order a craft beer. Cocktails are also on point, loved the pineapple creation I got.
  • Evan
    EvanJune 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Very good cocktails, nice bartenders. Wren Old-Fashioned is what you need to order. Crowd is different each night of the week-I like Mon/Tues. If you're not into the bro scene, don't go on a Friday.
  • Matt H.
    Matt HantzJuly 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Fools Gold (Powers Gold whiskey, Canton ginger liqueur fresh, fresh ginger syrup, honey, lemon) is refreshing. And I love how the menu tells you what type of glass the drinks come in.
  • Tony X.
    Tony XerriJanuary 23, 2015
    Penrose, Sweet Afton, The bonnie, and The Wren. The only bad thing to say about this place is the narrow passage next to the bar leading to the bathroom. You can literally be stuck for 10 minutes...
  • Public House W.
    Public House WineAugust 26, 2014
    If you're under 30, this is the pickup bar of your dreams. Get there early before the crowd spills in, get a table, a Manhattan and an order of fries.
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John ANovember 8, 2014
    Great Friday happy hour! well prepared drinks and good eats. Bit eccentric but nice country style decor. Acoustic guitar adds ambiance.
  • Alexander K.heart icon on user image
    Alexander KuzminAugust 11, 2018
    If you like gastropubs with good beers, fine foods, get in if you are in walking distance. Rec!
  • Avneesh K.heart icon on user image
    Avneesh KohliAugust 1, 2018
    This place has a great vibe. Definitely try the shishito peppers (4 people can share!). The burger was decent too.
  • Basakheart icon on user image
    BasakJanuary 29, 2016
    It might get a little too loud and crowded but they have solid burgers and artisanal beer. They also make good old fashioned.
  • Lia V.heart icon on user image
    Lia ValengoMarch 30, 2014
    The place is perfect. Nice service, the music is also good, and the food...oh my god! Order the AWC drink and enjoy your brunch.
  • Jon h.
    Jon hoffmanJuly 9, 2014
    The wren burger is really tasty, but fyi, it is not actually wren meat. Maybe they can put a bird on it if you ask nicely.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael G.February 12, 2022
    A nice upgrade when you’ve aged out of B Bar, Phebes, and Bowery Electric. The basement is a great space for private parties.
  • Meg F.heart icon on user image
    Meg FarmerOctober 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    A reliable spot with a decent crowd. Never a bad time here. Go on a weeknight or for day drinking, sometimes there are better spots to hit up if the line is long.
  • Hannah
    HannahJune 8, 2014
    The Diplomat cocktail is highly recommended for those of you who like shrubs (and if you know anything, then you do). It's the perfect summer drink.
  • Jane K.
    Jane KatzMay 7, 2015
    my favorite items to get with drinks here are beef Tartare or chicken liver toast and fries. Also, shrimp boil is tasty but messy and mussels are meh
  • Nikki B.heart icon on user image
    Nikki BogopolskayaJuly 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is the bar that all the beautiful club people go to when they just want to go to a bar. The foods surprisingly delicious and it's practically impossible to have a bad time.
  • Tom J.heart icon on user image
    Tom JosephMay 1, 2015
    Cool bar with tables upstairs and a bit more space to move around downstairs. Good drinks selection and atmosphere
  • The Wall Street Journal
    A standout cocktail is the Great Jones, a blend of Famous Grouse Scotch, Fee's Black Walnut Bitters and maple syrup served neat. Read more
  • Victoria N.
    There isn't one New Yorker in their 20s who doesn't have a story about the time they went here. Fridays & Saturdays are crazy but otherwise it's cute for a cocktail on a date.
  • Branzino B.
    Branzino BandiniJune 13, 2012
    This Irish-style gastropub does a roaring trade with East Village night owls, but come brunch time, it’s blissfully quiet—a windfall when you’re nursing a hangover. (Cheap)
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    Indulgent EatsFebruary 17, 2015
    Great cocktails like the Honey Dip. They also make their own version of Fireball infused with habanero 💯
  • pablco
    pablcoFebruary 4, 2015
    it's similar to a typical restaurant/bar in williamsburg, it's really nice and it has good space in the ground floor
  • maite a.heart icon on user image
    maite aJuly 23, 2017
    Went for drinks only. Good cocktails, nice atmosphere and friendly bartenders
  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WinnickJune 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun bar with a downstairs. Definitely go downstairs, good music and great wheat beers.
  • Tavonna M.heart icon on user image
    Tavonna MillerSeptember 7, 2014
    Really nice ambience with a down-home feel. Nicely priced menu items! Must come back with a good book!
  • Thomas E.
    Thomas EllisMay 3, 2014
    In order to get the full experience, you’ll want to split your time between the upstairs and downstairs dueling bars
  • Viren K.heart icon on user image
    Viren KaulApril 16, 2017
    Slammin cocktails ... great old fashioned and phenomenal waitresses !
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew COctober 11, 2017
    Came here with a small group for brunch... service was slow and food orders were missing/wrong when first brought out -- all the drinks were on point tho!!!!
  • Yuri K.
    Yuri KimApril 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    a great place to unwind after a long day at work or just a fun place to grab a drink with friends
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DApril 9, 2018
    Start with the churros. For vegetarians, the mushroom scramble is a great choice.
  • Warren A.heart icon on user image
    Warren AshleyApril 16, 2016
    The burger with thick cut bacon is can't miss.
  • Viv S.heart icon on user image
    Viv SoMarch 15, 2015
    Great for right after work. Try and grab a table in the back before it gets too crowded.
  • Martin S.heart icon on user image
    Martin S.December 10, 2014
    The smoked trout pâté is pretty good. I expected a stronger flavor, but it's quite mild. Pairs well with the Amber ale in the menu.
  • Igor T.heart icon on user image
    Igor TumasovSeptember 25, 2014
    The Lumineers meets Lower East Side. Can't loose but it will get crowded. Great cocktails all around.
  • Trevor
    TrevorMay 21, 2013
    Cosy wood interior with a small menu of New American food and cocktails, all very nicely done.
  • Karina T.heart icon on user image
    Karina TorricoJanuary 2, 2013
    Go for the great Jones drink. Scotch drink w maple syrup. The cauliflower bacon broth soup is AMAZING.
  • Hoyin T.
    Hoyin TongAugust 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Go downstairs for a sausage fest. The green machine (gin) and Wren old fashioned were delicious.
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SOctober 24, 2015
    I like the Wren-Quila, with its slight note of heat on the backend.
  • Drew S.heart icon on user image
    Drew ShannonJanuary 17, 2015
    Great atmosphere, cool decor, and hip drinks, but at the end of the day, unfortunately the food just wasn't very good. Group of 3 for brunch, we all left pretty disappointed with our food.
  • Yera H.
    Yera HaSeptember 7, 2014
    Cooler, more relaxed vibe than some of the surrounding bars. Comfy seats, too!
  • Jack G.heart icon on user image
    Jack GashiDecember 14, 2014
    Gets packed at night but solid spot. The breakfast burger is great at brunch
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