The Garret West

Name: The Garret West
Address: 296 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10014
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

West Village · Cocktail Bar

296 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10014Directions

4.2839 reviews

People say this speakeasy offers creative and delicious cocktails, with some mentioning the burger exceeds expectations for a bar. They also highlight the cozy, hidden vibe, top-notch service, and the option to order food from Five Guys. Some reviews mention entry can be denied for international IDs.

A conversation-friendly cocktail bar with Saturday-and-Thursday Blackbird check-in peaks.

The Garret West is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in West Village, New York. It has logged 4,313 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Handsome second-floor bar with exposed brick, serving cocktails & Five Guys burgers from downstairs.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

The Garret West is a $$ cocktail bar with a 4.2 Google rating across 853 reviews, and the praise is notably practical: good drinks, good service, music that does not bulldoze conversation. Reviewers call out enough seating on a Monday around 6:30pm, reservations, and a room quiet enough to actually hear your company.

Blackbird data adds the crowd signal: 4,313 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday as the busiest days.

The drink intel is specific: one reviewer called the mezcal-leaning cocktail “Stanley Tucci was wrong” a solid drink, while another praised bartender Francis for “bartender roulette” that produced several dialed-in drinks.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

The Garret West has 4,313 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.2 rating from 853 reviews.
Reviewers praise the room as conversation-friendly, with music not too loud.
One highlighted review calls bartender Francis “phenomenal” for bartender roulette.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

The Garret West’s Blackbird check-in activity peaks on both Saturday and Thursday, not just the weekend.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity72

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Flynet check ins

4,313

Neighborhood

West Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№16

of 50 West Village spots this month

West Village percentile

Top 35% in West Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 50 West Village spots.

Last 30 days

72 check ins

−74% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside The Garret West

The experience

Handsome second-floor bar with exposed brick, serving cocktails & Five Guys burgers from downstairs.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.2

839 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is The Garret West?

The Garret West has logged 4,313 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Garret West busiest?

The Garret West is busiest on Sunday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Garret West serve?

The Garret West serves Cocktail Bar and Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Garret West?

The Garret West is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Garret West?

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