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The Library at The Public

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

NoHo, New York

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8.4^/10

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Ranked #8 for good for groups places in NoHo
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"Nice vibe and excellent cocktails."(2 Tips)
"Nice cocktails--enjoyed the Dandy Riot."(2 Tips)
"The pickle plate had a surrise in every bite."(2 Tips)
"Hidden gem! Delicious burger."(11 Tips)

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Jany XuFebruary 3, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Such good drinks. Dandy Riot. Honey Pot. Need to eat here properly. Would skip the apps - truffle fries are decent. The brandies cherries are delicious just by themselves.
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Wilson ZhouJuly 4, 2015
Cozy speakeasy, good to chill with friend with a good cocktail. This drink is Dr. who, bourbon with egg white.
Jay MandelOctober 20, 2013
The pickle plate had a surrise in every bite. Each vegetable was pickled in a different brine. It included egg, cauliflower, carrots, beats and many other fresh pickled vegetables.
Andrew COctober 17, 2017
It is hidden away, upstairs + dimly lit!!! Sticking to the name, it's generally quiet and peaceful... food is spectacular and cocktails were amazing, bartender helped curate non-menu drinks!!
Ms HeleneApril 20, 2018
Book ahead as every table and the bar was full on a show night. Brussel sprouts side,mussels appetizer and roasted beet with goats cheese salad were all good
amNewYorkAugust 4, 2014
Ingredients: Brisket blend patty, bacon, caramelized onions, cheddarTo know: This burger was named after Joe Papp, the founder of The Public Theater. Read more
Todd BraceyMarch 14, 2019
My first thought was “uh-oh, looks pricy & pretentious.” It was actually very welcoming, good and not too expensive. Our host was bland, but beautiful & efficient. Good booze!
Talia FisherNovember 22, 2014
Get the farmers cheese and sesame crackers and French fries for bar snacks. The Shrubs are super drinkable but I also really like the drink with the egg white.
The Wall Street JournalJanuary 24, 2013
Options include the pickle plate and marinated olives, as well as peekytoe crab rolls, which are more like sliders, and ruby red shrimp tacos. Read more
Mark BMarch 3, 2017
Went here during Restaurant Week. Great food. Terrific wine list. Super friendly & knowledgeable staff. Definitely going back!
Serious EatsMarch 11, 2013
Solid menu of American classics and excellent cocktails; a great bet for a pre- or post-show meal.
Maxwell ZOctober 21, 2012
When you enter the lobby of The Public Theater, hang a left and go up the stairs. At the end of the staircase you'll find this hidden Andrew Carmellini restaurant.
Josephine SonMay 29, 2013
Great spot to take a date. Good drinks and upscale bar food. Shrimp tacos are the bomb. Pulled pork sandwich and fries are also great.
Mike StrockoJanuary 29, 2013
Joe's Burger: a blend of brisket and chuck, topped with bacon, cheddar, and caramelized onions.
TingNovember 8, 2015
Beautiful huge space on the second floor of the Public Theatre with well done cocktails.
SiovonneAugust 26, 2014
Great place for cocktails. Food was great, and the design of dining in a library is even better.
Francesca TMarch 12, 2013
The ambiance is amazing. Get the burger! Steak menu on Mondays and live jazz music! Service was also incredible.
Adrienne CooperDecember 6, 2013
Skip the burger, go for the more special dishes like the cauliflower casoulet or the potato & pumpkin pierogis. That's where they really shine.
Nitzan BJanuary 28, 2020
This place is really cool with great vibes and food was delicious!
Jonathan KaczynskiJanuary 18, 2015
A lovely little spot, above Joe's pub. There's always something interesting on the menu.
Ellen ManuszakJanuary 24, 2013
Nice cocktails--enjoyed the Dandy Riot. Prices on par with other upscale cocktail bars in the neighborhood.
Lella CirAugust 13, 2016
Go for the atmosphere and innovative cocktails only. Lobster rolls and hanger steak was overpriced for the mediocrity. I don't recommend food except for the french fries, which were worth every penny!
Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013
lovely place to converse with a friend. comfortable. rigatoni and hot toddy's were solid, but not spectacular.
Kimmie OhhAugust 3, 2020
The veal bolognese rigatoni was great!
Jennifer YuJanuary 21, 2019
Great hideaway spot for a bite or a drink
Felix PomerantzJuly 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Awesome cocktails and French fries, plus it rarely gets crowded.
Michelle WilesMarch 7, 2023
The fried olives are addictive. But don’t sleep on the salads
Carla BiaginiApril 16, 2019
Been here 50+ times
Ask for the specialty... it changes seasonly
Amelie BJune 26, 2017
Nice vibe and excellent cocktails. The endless summer was delicious
Jasmine MehrabiMarch 30, 2019
Cozy vibe. Friendly waitress. Pretty good burger and fries.
Ryan LanzendorfMarch 18, 2018
Burger and fries were not $28 good.
James John (Jay) Cudney IVDecember 14, 2016
Fantastic place. Funny waitress Lethally nice drinks.
MichelleMarch 4, 2015
I only got drinks. Based on the reviews I was expecting tasty, multi dimensional cocktails but instead I found pretentious drinks with very few understandable ingredients.
Meredith BlechmanJanuary 18, 2015
Hidden gem! Delicious burger. Great cocktails
Nina YiamsamathaOctober 20, 2012
Awesome new place in The Public Theater.
Dustin LeeMarch 2, 2015
Take a date. Great food, great service, great ambiance.
Michael HarperNovember 22, 2021
Burger was great, so was the service
Matt HantzFebruary 9, 2013
The Capitulation is like a floral gin martini.
Maria ElosuaSeptember 17, 2013
beautiful place to get a drink, elegant decoration
Jenny LamJuly 21, 2015
Restaurant week awesomeness.
🄵🄴🄻🄸🅇 dnǝʇsɔɥFebruary 10, 2018
Best beet salad ever!
Cara AranetaJanuary 1, 2013
New year price fixed meal- same price as a two star Michelin and not as good as a one star. Totally overrated. Regretting my nye meal here
debbieJuly 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Cocktails are worth the price
ShoshanAAugust 14, 2013
Great eggplant burger!
Kevin LambertNovember 7, 2013
Awesome bar and great burger!
Sara YMay 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Awesome for pre-show.
Lissa GoldsmithMay 5, 2013
Wonderful comfort food menu...
Trae FApril 2, 2017
Is it me or is this place a bit of a hidden treasure? John Leguizamo seems to think so!
Suri RSeptember 13, 2013
Comfiest bar stools in the game!
EdmundApril 5, 2013
Makes ya say yum

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