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Birds

Hudson Square · Cocktail Bar

64 Downing Street, New York, NY, 10014Directions

4.971 reviews

People say this jazz club offers fantastic live music and delicious classic cocktails made with fresh ingredients. They also highlight the cozy, intimate, and chic atmosphere, noting it's perfect for a date or social outing. Guests mention the friendly and attentive staff, along with reasonable pricing for drinks and small plates.

Classic cocktails, records, and Village jazz with Blackbird activity.

Birds is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Hudson Square, New York. It has logged 1,062 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Why go

Birds is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.8 Google rating from 76 reviews and 1,062 Blackbird check-ins between Feb. 25 and Aug. 3, 2026. Saturday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird days, showing activity on both a weekend day and a weekday.

Reviewers point to friendly service, classic cocktails, limited seating, records on the stereo, and live music. The food story reads snack-forward rather than dinner-destination: one review says “snacks no cooked food,” while others call out marinated beans and a decent food menu.

The sharpest move here is simple: arrive expecting a small cocktail bar, not necessarily a full restaurant. Reviewers mention a two-hour slot, walk-in seating around 7ish, and live music starting at 7:30pm, so timing matters.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Fast facts

Birds has 1,062 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
Google shows a 4.8 rating from 76 reviews.
Reviewers call out classic cocktails, friendly service, and limited seating.
One reviewer flagged the happy hour martini and Manhattan at $10.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Birds logged 1,062 Blackbird check-ins in just over five months of available on-chain data.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Amenities

Features

Dine-inRestroom

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity43

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Flynet check ins

1,062

Neighborhood

Last 30 days

43 check ins

−53% vs prior month

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When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

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Inside Birds

Review signal

4.9

71 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Birds?

Birds has logged 1,062 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Birds busiest?

Birds is busiest on Thursday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Birds serve?

Birds serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Birds?

Birds is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Birds?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Birds in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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