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FKA:

East Village · Cocktail Bar

221 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, 10003Directions
4.9★★★★★★★★★★80 reviews

High-low cocktails with oysters, caviar, arcade games, and an $8 beer-shot flex.

FKA: is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 711 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“Great food” · “oysters and caviar” · “great people” · “cocktails and upscale food” · “food offerings like oysters” · “fresh oysters”
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Why go

FKA: lands squarely in the high-low sweet spot: a cocktail bar where reviewers call out arcade games, great cocktails, and upscale bar food like oysters, caviar, and pork dumplings. The praise is unusually consistent—4.9 stars across 80 Google reviews—with multiple diners pointing to value as part of the appeal.

Blackbird data shows 711 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity recorded from July 14 to August 5, 2026. The busiest check-in days are Saturday and Friday.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • FKA: has a 4.9 Google rating from 80 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 711 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out strong value for the quality.
  • One review describes arcade games alongside cocktails, oysters, caviar, and pork dumplings.
editorial/ updated 28d ago

Did you know

Blackbird recorded 711 check-ins between July 14 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great food”×2
  • “oysters and caviar”×2
  • “great people”×2
  • “cocktails and upscale food”
  • “food offerings like oysters”
  • “fresh oysters”
  • “fresh oysters and caviar”
  • “Great food great”
Can’t say enough great things about this place! Great food, great people, great drinks and the prices are on point too.
Sarah Millera month ago
The perfect mix of casual bar ( complete with a few arcade games) but a little nicer with great cocktails and upscale food offerings like oysters and caviar ( and delish pork dumplings). Will be back 🙃
Amanda Robinsona month ago
Best high low concept in New York. So happy this just opened nothing like getting fresh oysters and caviar and an eight dollar beer and shot. Don’t be fooled this place is Brilliant. And the price matches the brilliance!! I thought my bill was wrong but no, it was that cheap a…
Alex Laskya month ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity161
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Flynet check ins

711

Neighborhood

East Village

Last 30 days

161 check ins

−30% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
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When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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Inside FKA:

Review signal

4.9

80 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 28d ago

Guide

Inside FKA:

Why go

FKA: lands squarely in the high-low sweet spot: a cocktail bar where reviewers call out arcade games, great cocktails, and upscale bar food like oysters, caviar, and pork dumplings. The praise is unusually consistent—4.9 stars across 80 Google reviews—with multiple diners pointing to value as part of the appeal.

Blackbird data shows 711 all-time on-chain check-ins, with activity recorded from July 14 to August 5, 2026. The busiest check-in days are Saturday and Friday.

editorial/ updated 28d ago

Review signal

4.9

80 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 28d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 28d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Great food”×2
  • “oysters and caviar”×2
  • “great people”×2
  • “cocktails and upscale food”
  • “food offerings like oysters”
  • “fresh oysters”
  • “fresh oysters and caviar”
  • “Great food great”
Can’t say enough great things about this place! Great food, great people, great drinks and the prices are on point too.
Sarah Millera month ago
The perfect mix of casual bar ( complete with a few arcade games) but a little nicer with great cocktails and upscale food offerings like oysters and caviar ( and delish pork dumplings). Will be back 🙃
Amanda Robinsona month ago
Best high low concept in New York. So happy this just opened nothing like getting fresh oysters and caviar and an eight dollar beer and shot. Don’t be fooled this place is Brilliant. And the price matches the brilliance!! I thought my bill was wrong but no, it was that cheap a…
Alex Laskya month ago
Google reviews/ updated 28d ago

Fast facts

  • FKA: has a 4.9 Google rating from 80 reviews.
  • Blackbird shows 711 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out strong value for the quality.
  • One review describes arcade games alongside cocktails, oysters, caviar, and pork dumplings.
editorial/ updated 28d ago

Did you know

Blackbird recorded 711 check-ins between July 14 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 28d ago
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FAQ

How popular is FKA:?

FKA: has logged 711 check ins on Blackbird.

When is FKA: busiest?

FKA: is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does FKA: serve?

FKA: serves Cocktail Bar and Bar cuisine.

How expensive is FKA:?

FKA: is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at FKA:?

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

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