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Kees

West Village · Cocktail Bar

One Cornelia Street, New York, NY, 10014Directions

4.225 reviews

Guests consistently praise this cocktail bar for its outstanding, balanced, and creative drinks, specifically highlighting the exceptional Vesper martini and Washington Square Manhattan. The bar is also noted for its stylish yet relaxed vibe and delicious snacks, such as the steak tartare. Some reviews mention the service can be lacking.

Serious cocktails with a Saturday-and-Wednesday Blackbird pulse.

Kees is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in West Village, New York. It has logged 3,958 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Kees is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.2 Google rating across 33 reviews, and the praise that stands out is precise: balanced cocktails, strong service, and a neighborhood-addition feel.

On Blackbird, Kees has 3,958 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Wednesday as its busiest days. That pattern suggests Kees is not just a weekend stop; it has midweek gravity too.

The best reviews read like bar-owner-to-bar respect. One 5-star reviewer called it a must-visit for serious cocktail enthusiasts, while another shouted out Jose and the team for drinks, food, ambiance, and hospitality.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

Kees has 3,958 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Wednesday.
Google lists Kees at 4.2 stars from 33 reviews.
One 5-star reviewer called the cocktails “impeccably balanced.”
A highlighted review specifically praised Jose and the team.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Kees’ Blackbird traffic peaks on both Saturday and Wednesday, making midweek one of its strongest check-in moments.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Drinks

Cocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity109

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Flynet check ins

3,958

Neighborhood

Last 30 days

109 check ins

−60% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Kees

Review signal

4.2

25 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Kees?

Kees has logged 3,958 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Kees busiest?

Kees is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Kees serve?

Kees serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Kees?

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

How do I check in at Kees?

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

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