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Birds

Hudson Square · Cocktail Bar

64 Downing Street, New York, NY, 10014Directions
4.9★★★★★★★★★★71 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, live music, and 814 Blackbird check-ins.

Birds is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Hudson Square, New York. It has logged 1,071 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
birds-nyc.com

Why go

Birds is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.8 Google rating from 78 reviews, and the praise clusters around a clear identity: classic cocktails, friendly service, artistic decor, records on the turntable, and live music. Reviewers specifically call out a $10 happy-hour martini and Manhattan, marinated beans, and the fact that seating can be limited.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Birds has 1,071 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.8 from 78 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention music played from records.
  • One review cites live music starting at 7:30pm.
  • Happy hour gets a specific nod for $10 martinis and Manhattans.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Birds has logged 1,071 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday emerging as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Features

Dine-inRestroom
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • chips

    $6.00
  • olives

    $6.00
  • olives & spicy feta

    $9.00
  • nuts

    $9.00
  • bread, butter & olive oil

    $6.00
  • marinated beans

    smoked labne, herbs, bread

    $15.00
  • guacamole

    tortilla chips

    $17.00

appetizers

  • oysters on the half shell

    $20.00
  • burrata

    basil oil, bread

    $17.00
  • shrimp cocktail

    $20.00
  • tuna tartare

    salsa verde, yogurt, ginger, tortilla chips

    $20.00
  • grass fed steak tartare

    chili aioli, shallots, bread & crackers

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

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The room in motion

Activity21
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Flynet check ins

1,071

Neighborhood

Hudson Square

Last 30 days

21 check ins

−71% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Inside Birds

Review signal

4.9

71 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Birds

Why go

Birds is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.8 Google rating from 78 reviews, and the praise clusters around a clear identity: classic cocktails, friendly service, artistic decor, records on the turntable, and live music. Reviewers specifically call out a $10 happy-hour martini and Manhattan, marinated beans, and the fact that seating can be limited.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.9

71 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • chips

    $6.00
  • olives

    $6.00
  • olives & spicy feta

    $9.00
  • nuts

    $9.00
  • bread, butter & olive oil

    $6.00
  • marinated beans

    smoked labne, herbs, bread

    $15.00
  • guacamole

    tortilla chips

    $17.00

appetizers

  • oysters on the half shell

    $20.00
  • burrata

    basil oil, bread

    $17.00
  • shrimp cocktail

    $20.00
  • tuna tartare

    salsa verde, yogurt, ginger, tortilla chips

    $20.00
  • grass fed steak tartare

    chili aioli, shallots, bread & crackers

    $20.00
seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Features

Dine-inRestroom
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Birds has 1,071 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google reviewers rate it 4.8 from 78 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention music played from records.
  • One review cites live music starting at 7:30pm.
  • Happy hour gets a specific nod for $10 martinis and Manhattans.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Birds has logged 1,071 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday emerging as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Birds?

Birds has logged 1,071 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Birds busiest?

Birds is busiest on Friday 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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