Death & Co

Walking around & a door opened up offering s space for two.
The bartender knows how to create a mixed masterpiece & put on a show.
Great atmosphere.
Worth the price of the drinks for the talent, no doubt about it.
Can this be my regular space to unwind? Love the dark interior.

After four years of knowing about this place and trying to come here, I’ve finally checked it off my list. My friends and I decided to stick out the 1.5+ hour wait on a Saturday night to get into this famous speakeasy. We stayed closed by and physically walked over to check with the bouncer multiple times, until he quietly bumped us up on the list after one hour. Many thanks, my new friend.
Inside, it was very, very dark, and crowded. We were given a side table next to the door. It was cramped booth seating with no space for four pairs of legs. Also, no one had really taken the time to clean the space, as we discovered three dirty black napkins on the seats, along with a significant amount of crumbs and little bit of food on the seats (which was quite frankly gross, because I was wearing a skirt, and couldn’t see so instead I got to FEEL how dirty the seat was when things stuck to my bare legs).
Anyhow, after this was settled (by us sweeping crumbs and dirty napkins off the booth seats and onto the floor), we peruse the extensive drink menu.
We decided that we wanted the pork belly and the waffles fries.
We asked for the fries to be served with no cheese. In the dark, we didn’t realize it came with smoked gravy and bacon jam (we could barely read the menu), which they didn’t give us, I guess because we asked for them to leave off the cheese. This means we paid $ 12 for a cup of fries. Insanity. What??? I mean, they were good, crispy fries, but were worth maybe $ 5.
The pork belly was very chewy and very salty left something to be desired… like maybe a little more cooking time to get the meat more tender. This was served with with apple pickles, which we didn’t really like, and whiskey caramel sauce, which we loved. I ended up asking for more whiskey caramel sauce to dip the fries in.
For my drink, I ordered the Hotel California, which has flavors of apricot, cinnamon, lime, and Moroccan bitters. This was a good, well balanced, strong drink. As someone who likes fruitier/​sweeter drinks, it worked well for me. But it was also not the best drink I’ve ever had.
My friends ordered the Lord Baltimore and Francois Dillinger. They both enjoyed their drinks.
I imagine it would probably be fun to sit at the bar, but since we couldn’t do that, I wasn’t super impressed with my experience. I honestly don’t think it was worth the price or the wait.
Also whatever happened to being able to see the menu (without using my smartphone’s flashlight function) or hear my company (without yelling «WHAT?» four times in a row)? The ambiance left something to be desired, and the prices were fairly steep for drinks that were good, but didn’t wow.

My best speakeasy experience ever, at least for last night bar hop experience.
Location: Death&Co is relatively easy to find. Instead of behind some restaurants, Death & Co ‘s front door is immersed with the tall, color-​wise.
This place is relatively spacious compared to Please Don’t Tell.
Thye have bar seating and table seating.
Food is served as well.
Drinks: My anticipation for cocktail is relatively low but their drinks notched my heart and I want to come back.
I had miss gossip — very supple drink that you think you can drink for another round but eventually you know you can’t.
Service: the waitress who served us is pretty. And she allowed us to make a quick order and then always came back at the right time to take our another order.
#Blessed
Overall: a must-​revisit place for the new alleged cocktail bar lover — me
5 solid stars

One of the best bars in the United States, let alone Manhattan.
As I had been here previously with friends the wife wanted to visit. Being the Memorial Day weekend we thought the wait would not be too bad.
We were first on line for the 6PM opening (it filled it up fast behind us) and were promptly seated at the bar in the corner as requested. The décor is old school with dark paneling, dim lighting and plenty of glass and crystal fixtures. The staff is smartly dressed with the bartenders in vests, button downs and ties and the women in cocktail dresses. Votive candles in highball glasses decorate the bar and rest of the seating area.
We were courteously greeted by our bartender and given glasses of ice water and menus. I went with the Lord Baltimore as my first cocktail which is two types of Rye, Amaro, Pamplemousse and maple. It was spicy with a hint of citrus from the grapefruit-​flavored Pamplemousse. The wife opted for the Hot Gossip which was Plymouth Gin, tonic, Pamplemousse, Doug Fir and Luxardo. She enjoyed this shaken gin drink so much she went with another gin drink as a follow up.
We ordered the popcorn (free refill) and the fried cauliflower for snacks and they were both quite good. The second round consisted of the Tramps Like Us for the wife which was Dorthy Parker Gin, Framboise, Aquavit, Campari, raspberry, lemon and Crème de Cacao. She felt ths was the best cocktail she ever had. I opted for a stirred rum drink, the Touch of Evil, which was Appleton 8 year, Cynar, Fernet Branca, Luxardo and saline. A very complex and delicious drink which capped off our stay at this première cocktail mecca.
I must visit if you can get in.

A lot smaller than one might assume looking at the entrance door. On a wednesday night there was a wait of about 20 minutes to get a table, but it was worth it. The table was in a cozy corner. The service was great and so were the drinks and food. Pork belly is a must.

I think all the positive reviews and my friend’s recommendation made me really hyped up for this place, but then being sat facing a wall set it up so that I wouldn’t love this place.
My friend and I arrived just a few minutes after they opened, but the two people in front of us were the last people to get a table, so we were told that we could be added to the wait list and they would text us when a table was vacant. The place they recommended was a sister restaurant/​bar around the corner, Cienfugos, which we actually really liked— more than Death & Co.
Sitting right up against the wall is alright, but the cocktails here didn’t blow me away, so I couldn’t justify sitting against a wall for average drinks. I had gin-​based drinks, which is my usual liquor.

This is my second time at Death & Co. The first time the wait was a hour and a half in December on a Monday night! Yikes!!! We waited and the drinks were very good.
Last night, we were told that the wait time would be 30 – 45 mins, so I was very happy to hear this. We got the text that there was a table available around 30 – 35 minutes later and had 10 mins to return. Perfect!
I had the Short Change Hero, which was so good. It’s their take on a whiskey sour. The flavors were amazing! We also had the Lord Baltimore, which was very good as well (a little small but boozy, so it works).
The interior is very dark and tables are close. It’s worth the wait and being close to your neighbors.
Looking forward to more nights here, as long as wait times are less than an hour!!!

In regards to alcohol, I have always been a purist especially quality alcohol so speakeasy cocktails have never tickled my fancy. Death & Co was no exception. Outside of the doorman that was nice enough to eventually let us in after waiting half hour because of their «all guests arriving at same time» policy, nothing was too impressive. The ambiance was cramped and dark, service was bearable, drinks were good but I’m not the one to appreciate it, and the food was average at best. If I had to choose, I think I prefer PDT.

As someone who rather enjoys speakeasy’s and cocktail lounges, I was rather pumped to finally try out Death and Co.
After trying to get into a different speakeasy a half hour before, my friend suggested we try this one. Since it was a Friday night and we didn’t have a reservation, I wasn’t sure how long a wait would be.
The bouncer outside was extremely curious and tried his best to get us in as quickly as possible. He succeeded. We only waited about 10 minutes a little after 1 am. Once inside, the dark atmosphere and bustling room makes you feel like you’re a fortunate person to gain access to this fine establishment.
The menu was was really impressive and had I not indulged at other places before hand, I would’ve gotten more than just one cocktail. However, choosing one was a tall task. I ultimately went with the Slap Pickle. I wasn’t disappointed. Pickle backs are my thing so I knew this would be up my ally.
And dammit, it was delicious.
Speaking of delicious, the free popcorn. Woa. Talk about some damn delicious munchies.
After being very impressed by the experience, I will be back to try more of the cocktails. And eat more popcorn.
Also, brownie points for naming a drink after a Springsteen song.

3.5 stars. I was excited to finally try this speakeasy but it’s perhaps one of the most ordinary of its kind. There is a doorman/​bouncer/​greeter standing just outside what looks like very plain wooden doors. He takes your name and number and texts you when there’s room. We went pretty early on a Saturday (around 7 pm) with 4 and got in after about 20 – 30 minutes.
Once you walk in, you see a curtain and then nothing more than an extremely dark bar. It is intimate and I do like the vibe, but the drinks were not at all impressive. The menu is very large and organized by types of alcohol. I tried the gin-​based Jasmine and it tasted like a fruity cross between a gin and tonic and cranberry vodka. When I pay $ 15 for cocktails at a speakeasy I expect the drink to be very complex and delicious, but I felt like Death and Co’s really missed the mark.
Service was good and I appreciated that we didn’t have to wait a long time, but don’t really think I’ll be making a regular habit of visiting.

One of my favorite speakeasies in the city because the cocktails are always ON POINT and rarely disappoint (I’ve been here 3 times). Pretty extensive menu with a bunch of non-​recognizable ingredients, but bartenders/​servers are happy to go through them with you.
Yes, there’s usually a wait (unless you’re super lucky), but it’s conveniently located next to 100 other amazing bars in East Village. So it’s really not a bad deal to pass time at one of those places until you receive your text message from Death.
FYI, choose «shaken» for less alcohol flavor (the drink will be more infused with whatever other ingredients there are), or «stirred» for more alcohol flavor. All my «shaken» drinks were lovely.
Perfect for small groups and noise level is just right.

Death & Co is possibly the best cocktail lounge/​speakeasy that I have ever been to. The first time that I visited was back in 2014, however I was not able to go inside because the bouncer was able to recognize that unknown to me, the person I was with was below 21 and was using someone else’s ID. I was finally able to visit them in January this year (by myself) and am very glad that I stopped by.
Upon verification by the (different) bouncer that I was escorted to a seat at the corner of the bar. The lighting was dim, with a candle on every table and scattered across the bar, allowing for a very peaceful and romantic ambiance. Since it was only around 6:15 there were only 5 – 6 other people in there and by the time I left at 7, maybe 6 – 8 more people had come in.
The menu is very conveniently split up based on the cocktails base liquor, wine, beer, and appetizers and is changed regularly (based on what the bartender told me). Being as indecisive as I am, when faced with as wide a variety of exquisite cocktails as is available at Death & Co, I asked the bartender to surprise me with a whiskey based cocktail of his choice. I was eventually presented with «The Magnificent Seven», a cocktail that I truly enjoyed.
I did order a bowl of popcorn to munch on and was pleased with this decision as it was seasoned with aleppo pepper and brown butter, which worked beautifully. While I was waiting for the popcorn, I was distracted by the candle in front of me as the flame was smaller than the others. The bartender noticed this within a minute and promptly replaced it with a fully lit candle. I really appreciated this attention to detail.
The bartender again showed his attentiveness by asking me if I wanted another drink when I had only a little bit of my drink left. This allowed me to order my second drink of «Code of the West» and have it made right as I finished the first one. While it was not as good as The Magnificent Seven, I did still enjoy it.
I’m not sure if the excellent and attentive service was because there weren’t too many people, but based on how they limit the number of people, I’m pretty confident that the service is always spot on. Definitely going to stop by here again the next time I am in NYC.

Arrived at this spot late on a Thursday night. There was a group in front of us and told us we were all just suppose to wait until someone came to the door. After about 5 minutes the door guy opened the door and let in the group in front of us and told us to keep waiting. After about another 5 minutes we were let in and grabbed a seat at the bar.
The décor had a cool vibe and there looked to be a good amount of seats at the bar and tables around the exterior of the room. There was a bar book to order drinks on based on the base of liquor (page of drinks for whiskey, tequila, etc.). We had a couple drinks and all were really good!
Definitely a good drink spot in the East Village!

Death & Co. is one of those cool «secret» cocktail bars that charge a good amount of money for an interesting drink. It’s not so secret since the door isn’t hidden or anything. It’s hiding in plain sight right on 6^th st. I still almost managed to walk right by it, but the guy at the door could tell we were looking for the place and invited us in.
I love the ambiance inside. It’s small, dark, and intimate, with cool chandeliers and modern comfortable furniture. But they were playing music, and it didn’t really fit the atmosphere. They actually serve food here too, but I was here just for some after dinner drinks. The drinks are sorted by the liquor used in them. I opted for my waitress’s suggestion, the Sundance Kid. It was served in a coconut mug, which reminded me of Otto’s Shrunken Head, a tiki bar (and my favorite bar) a few blocks away. The Sundance Kid was refreshing, with a good amount of jalapeño flavor.
Honestly, the drink wasn’t that good, especially at $ 15. A drink from Otto’s is cheaper and tastier. Come to Death & Co. for the ambiance, and if you’re looking to have a conversation.

Great speakeasy-​style cocktail bar. Totally a place you could sit and hang out all night. Drink menu is varied and the bartenders will happily invent plenty of things off-​menu.

Came here on a Friday night at 6:30pm. Unfortunately we were told that they had just seated everyone and that we would have to wait around 45 minutes. Fortunately, they took our name and number and texted us when the table was ready.
While we waited we went to The Eddy which is right near by (The Eddy was good, not a speakeasy though).
Once they texted us we had 10 minutes to get there. Fortunately we made it! We ordered the Blood & Thunder and then an off menu drink that Unilocalers recommend. The drinks were on the stronger side and were presented perfectly — in huge glasses packed with ice. They sort of resembled alcoholic snow cones. All of the drinks around us looked colorful and fun too!
The atmosphere reminded me of a club vibe but because there is a limit on seating, it did not feel overcrowded and uncomfortable. Definitely come here early to avoid a wait!
Good drinks and an upbeat atmosphere satisfied my expectations! 4 stars because of the wait. To me it isn’t as much as a speakeasy as it is a bar that doesn’t have windows. There is someone waiting outside to greet people so it did not feel that secretive.

Equally but different style type of cool name as PDT. Also equally but different style type of cool/​mysterious/​hidden door like PDT (although the bouncer/​host outside kinda gives it away). And also a place with a similar ambiance, lighting, and slightly more modern bgm than PDT. Death & Co features a menu instead of a on-​the-​fly, what would you like to drink type deal like Milk & Honey and Mulberry Project. Slightly more seating (at the cost of somewhat crampedness if not in a booth) than PDT.
Been here 5 – 6 times, as an alternative to PDT/​not making a reservation beforehand. The past few times have gotten very busy, I guess more ppl have got word of Death & Co now.
The menu is like a storybook, very interesting way of bringing a customer through the drinks and names — although, it’s really too dark, even with the table candles, to read much. Shameless phone flashlight could work if you cover some of it with half your hand.
The drinks felt more intricate, not necessarily better, but more detailed and more ingredients than the ones at PDT, which stressed beauty through simplicity more so. The presentation of certain drinks and the unique respective glasses were also a slight trip from the normal mini martini glasses and on the rocks glasses.
Try something fruity or something in a tiki glass, and try to get on the list before dinner.

Oh yah! The good grub, atmosphere, drinks and a touch of detail. Birds of Prey descended upon me (think the end) and I saved myself with BLT (think high tea).

My mouse cursor was hovering over 3 and 4 stars for a good 10 seconds before I settled on the 4. The drinks are good, the noise level is bad. The employees are nice, the patrons are uncivil (excluding yours truly, of course). The guy next to me kept his arms on the bar, ramming his elbow into me constantly. Peacocking much? The woman near me complained about the seat where it’s drafty. How about wearing your coat?
Can’t blame D&C for impolite customers though, I get it; just letting the public know that these jerks need to check their rudeness at the door before entering this cozy establishment and not ruin the evening for fine folks like you and I ;)
The drinks are all delicious and well-​balanced. If you want something spicy, get Paper Tiger. For those who love orange juice with a kick in the mouth, order Jasmine. Want to hold onto the island life but curse yourself for being in NYC? Try In the Name of the Queen. Not sure what to finish your night with? Give Grass Widow a shot. If all else fails, check your liver and order another round by pointing at a random page; I’m sure you’ll like that too.

Definitely worth the wait. After two hours I was pretty excited to see what the fuss was all about. We went to other restaurants, but this was the best stop of the night. We ordered a couple of rounds of cocktails and we got the Pirate to finish things off. It was the best drink I had the whole night and did I mention it was affordable on a college budget? I couldn’t remember a single time my glass, they kept pouring drinks on time with a smile and did not skip a beat. Be back soon!

Get there when they open if you don’t want to wait for 2 hours. They’re the best drinks I’ve ever had. Some of the food is just amazing. I miss things when the menu changes, and I bought the book as soon as I realized it exists.

Great service, awesome speakeasy vibe and atmosphere, and of course some of the most fantastic and creative drinks I’ve ever had!

A great late night speakeasy for a date night. Seating is somewhat limited so 2 – 4 people seemed optimal. Dark candlelit ambience, cool music and good drinks all added to the experience. Our doorman was really nice and thanked us for waiting (you have to put ur name down if u wanna get in around midnight because the waitlist gets very long). Totally recommend!

Giving this place 5 stars not the for the novelty – it’s not particularly hidden and everyone knows about it – but for the fact that despite the fact that there will likely be lines at this place forever they still have impeccable service.
My friend and I showed up at D&C around 9:15 on a Friday. We were looking for someplace to have a chill but sophisticated drink after tacos and margs near by. We figured we’d check it out as it was still early in the evening and we figured it wouldn’t be very busy yet.
When we got there the doorman was really nice, he let us know there was a private event going on at the time and said we could put our names on the list if we waned since the event would be over at 10. We said sure and popped over to Mother of Pearl for a drink.
At around 10, we got a text saying that we should come back a table would be ready soon. We waited for maybe 2 – 3 minutes at the door for spots to be ready and then were escorted in. We chose to sit at the bar since there was only two of us, the doorman pulled out our seat, bid us a good night and left us in the hands of our very abled (and very cute) bartender.
The drinks were fantastic, we were both indecisive and let the bartender choose, I got the awkwardly tongue tied which was a gin based drink that was herbacious and refreshing. My friend got the Paper Tiger, another gin based drink, which was spicy and also really refreshing. We were both very happy with the choices and the bartender was very personable to boot.
We ended up sharing a serving of the mac and cheese which was delicious. Perfectly baked with gruyère and cheddar, I think.
The mood is dark and sexy, a perfect date spot or somewhere to go with friends when you’re feeling a bit vampy. The service was great, one of the servers even stopped to help me find my earring even though she was super busy. I’ll definitely be back, and will continue to come back if the service is always this great. Makes you feel very fancy.

We ended up at Death & Co. after a night of roaming around to this bar and that restaurant. It was kind of a magical night as it snowed for a little and in my mind, that sets the mood for a good time.
We were seated fairly quick (a group of 5) but this was around 6 PM so we were early for the cool crowd. We had a great booth that fit us all well.
We are new to NYC and I was a little leery of this place only because I’ve read it’s very popular and sometimes with popularity comes complacency.
The whole group ordered something different but I will speak to what myself and my husband ordered. The menu is great, as it is broken up in the type of liquor and the cocktails they offer (ie: gin, rum, tequila, whiskey), smart on their part!
My husband ordered the Paper Tiger (gin) and there was a great kick to it with the serrano chili but not overpowering. It was spicy, but refreshing.
I ordered the Nite Tripper (whiskey) and to be honest I am still living high on it this morning. It was probably one of the top cocktails I have ever had. It was almost indescribable and definitely worth trying… again and again and again!
We did not eat anything while we were there but enjoyed our drinks and our water was replenished often which is good when you are doing cocktails at multiple places in this city.
I would definitely recommend this place and go back. I would be aware of the wait though, when we left a group of two had a 1.5 hour wait.

Okay we waited 2 hours because we intended to get one cocktail each. We go in and did that, then ordered a huge shared cocktail for the novelty of it. So impressed. I got the Blood and Thunder which had blood orange, tequila, and vanilla in it. There was something in it that made it taste smoky — so I think the concept was like a smoked creamsicle flavor. I really enjoyed it. My one friend got the Paper Tiger which was very spicy (serrano) and strong and I couldn’t tell if he liked it but it was pretty tasty. We ordered the Pirate drink which actually was the best drink of the night. If you come here, just get that at least. Overall a great experience, attentive servers, well worth the wait.

My friends really wanted to try this place and they loved it. The reason I didn’t say I loved it is because I’m not much of an alcohol person, but I did take a few sips from all of their drinks. I’m the type that likes it where I can’t even taste the alcohol (yea yea I know what you’re thinking), so I didn’t enjoy the drinks as much. Everyone else loved it though.
We also ordered their French fries which was super delicious. I couldn’t stop eating them and was sad when there was no more. They also made a mistake of giving us another order when we didn’t ask for it. We let the waitress know and she gave it to us without charge, which was nice.
It’s small on the inside so not too great for large groups and it’s very dark with candles as your light source.
The only con was the wait time. The bouncer messed something up about my friends phone number and we ended up waiting longer than we’d wanted to. Other than that, not a bad place!

Usually when you go to speakeasy, at least in NYC, you have a rude doorman who will give you bunch of unnecessary grief. Not in this case, the gentleman at the door was very pleasant. He took us to inside and let us choose whether we want to sit at the bar of booth.
the mixologists were very entertaining, friendly and most importantly carefully craft your drink. We started the first round ordering from the menu and they were really good. After that, we told the bartender what type of spirits and whether or not you like boozier or fruity drinks.
The drinks keep coming and we probably have about 7 cocktails, and none of them were just okay, all of them were delicious and well crafted.
My new fave spot to get drinks, good drinks!

A NYC bar the way it should be, small, dark, and incredible cocktails! We arrived and was told it was a 45 min wait and only ended up being 30 min. Sat in the way back, place was very crowded and also ordered some of their outstanding popcorn. I don’t want to describe the place anymore than this because that’s what makes this place so mysterious.
Make this a destination and you won’t be disappointed!

Can’t beat the drinks here. It’s just impossible to get in without a reservation. On a Fri/​Sat night, be sure to have a back-​up plan.
THE WAIT:
We put our name down for five people around 9:45pm on a Saturday. They told us for a 5 – 10 top, there were a couple groups ahead of us, and it would be about 1.5 hours. We didn’t get a text until 12:20am! We still showed up of course.
MUST-​HAVES: Busy Earning (for the whiskey lovers), Paper Tiger (for the spicy lovers).
RUM
* In the Name of the Queen (summer royal tea infused plantation rum, masoned kirsch, pineapple, lime) — 4 stars
Lighter, tropical-​tasting drink. Described accurately by the server, who said the tea would have tropical hints. A bit sweet for what I was in the mood for at the moment, but my friend liked this.
WHISKEY
* Busy Earning — 5 stars
Well-​loved at the table. So much so that a girl sent back her drink and got this one instead. My boyfriend’s a big lover of whiskey and he really liked this; while I’m not usually a fan of whiskey drinks, this one was really well balanced and that smokey flavor was great!
GIN
* Paper Tiger (Perry’s Tea, Lustau ‘papirusa’ Manzanilla Sherry, Serrano Chili, Grapefruit, Lime) — 4.5 stars
I love spicy drinks and this was great! The salt on the rim was an added bonus, a dashing of sea salt that was light but effective. This really hits you with the spiciness, so if you don’t usually like that in a drink this may not be for you.
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My boyfriend loved this spot so much that we came again that same week! There was a 30 minute wait on a Tuesday night at 9pm. He ordered his Busy Earning again, and I got…
SHAKEN
* Sundance Kid (del maguey vida mezcal, calle 23 blanco, st george green chili, jalapeño, coco lopez, vanilla, lime) — 4 stars
More tropical than I’d thought (served a coconut cup!), but still refreshing. Quite spicy, but it’s also quite masked by the sweeter hints. They pile ice over the brim, so you can’t take your time too much or your drink will get watered down.

We came here for my birthday on a Tuesday for a party of 5. We had dinner in East Village and wanted to check out a Speak Easy for drinks. We stopped by Death & Co around 9pm and the bouncer said it was an hour wait. It’s clearly harder to get in with a larger group. He took down our names and said they would call when our table was ready.
We heard stories about bouncers being at the door but our door host was friendly. Although, the bouncer did laugh at us when we called Death & Co a speakeasy, because he said any place with the restaurant name on the door is not a speak easy. Good point. We looked at the door and it clearly said «Death & Co». Opps, our mistake!
We went to a bar around the corner to wait until our table was ready. They actually called us within 30 minutes. I assume a lot of people put their names down and end up leaving to go elsewhere in East Village because they don’t want to wait. Their loss!
The place was dimly lit and very intimate. There is very limited seating, but we got seated in one of those sofa booths which was very comfortable. Death & Co has a very comprehensive cocktail menu — we each order different kinds of drinks — Gin, Bourbon, Tequila, or Vodka based cocktails and everything was delicious. The drinks are strong and well presented, priced around $ 16, so I would say you get your money’s worth.

I finally made it here.
Its definitely worth a try to check off of your checklist. Came on a Friday night and waited a little bit.
Drinks are definitely great and unique. Also expensive! $ 15 for cocktails. Tip: Ask for a boozey drink so you get your moneys worth
Come here for a drink or two and then head somewhere else.
Atmosphere was very dark and nostalgic. No standing rules was interesting.

Perfect name for the winner of the WORST customer service and meanest staff that I have ever experienced in NYC.*** Remember these words. I WARNED YOU.
The staff was composed of the most stereotypically wretched, rude individuals that I personally have encountered in NYC… (My spouse concurs, and um, he was born and raised here folks).
The Drinks:
Now the drinks were pretty good, not great. **Definitely** not at the level of Freeman’s, Dear Irving, Dick & Jane’s, etc…
The Wait:
It’s first come first serve. I don’t enjoy throwing shade on other women of color, but the hostess/​bouncer was just horrid. Our party arrived and waited for about 45 min to an hour — while other groups who came after us were let in before us. But we dealt with that. Asking her questions was akin to approaching military personnel before they are about to drop a drone. She would roll her eyes or raise her voice and shout, «Do NOT come near here»… «Maam, You Must LEAVE the hallway…». She would see me enter to ask about the wait and would be on the other side of the speakeasy and would dart, no run over in a hot second to basically push me out.
The Service:
I can’t. even. ONE server was knowledgeable about the drinks — and she was the only saving grace. But we had 3 people serving us. The other two were the same as the hostess… rolled their eyes, guffaws. And they were not even good at their jobs. Slow and not too much substance in that area above their neck. We asked them to put a specific amt of the bill on 2 cards and the rest in cash and the server came over and proclaimed, «We can’t do that, only 4 cards accepted». So I spoke VERY slowly and said, we are only asking you to use 2. She came back and the cash was still in the folder? Not much up there…
*** One part Regina George from Mean Girls, one part the female soldiers who engaged in torture at GITMO and Abu Ghraib.

Cute little speakeasy bar in East Village. Take a good look at pictures of the door, because it’s really easy to miss if you do not know what it looks like. Usually there’s a hostess standing in front, but they’ll really only greet if they see you make eye contact and question first. Inside has a row of tables on the left, and a bar on the right. Seating is really intimate, and your table is going to be about a foot away from another table. Lighting is dim (too dim to see the menu!)
Drinks are awesome, staff is great, and hang your coats and umbrellas in the back. Come within an hour of opening, or the wait can be gruesome.

Cool spot, but is it worth the wait/​hassle? Meh.
I heard good things about this speakeasy so I wanted to give it a try while I was out in NY. They don’t take reservations and they hit capacity pretty quickly. You have to go to the actual location and sign up for a time slot with the bouncer/​doorman if it is full and he texts you once a spot becomes available for your party. They then hold your reservation for 10 minutes if you choose to come back. It actually took me two nights to actually make the effort and come back haha The vibe is chill, but I had higher expectations for their cocktails. I’m a whiskey/​bourbon girl, but none of the drinks really impressed me. Death & Co kind of has the sexy/​dark feel, but the music was loud so I don’t really recommend this place for a date .or if you actually wanted to talk to your friends. I wouldn’t bother to come here if you had a large party.

If you make it inside…
It’s a very small space, so be ready to wait for your chance to get in. But it’s great when you get in, such well-​crafted drinks and a nice cozy space to snuggle up with your date in.
The bouncers are great too, get to know them!

Had to abandon our plans a couple of times cause the wait was long, but the bouncer (James) is always cool, and tries to take care of you if he can.
Bartenders know what they’re doing and the drinks are good. Go before dinner and you’ll get a spot more easily.

Oh, Death & Co, I adore you. You want something more when it’s unattainable, right? Well, on a Saturday night, Death & Co is just that. The wait is often up to two hours, but as I’ve said in other reviews about East Village establishments, there are plenty of other options to visit while you wait expectantly to walk beyond the dark, velvet curtain.
So, as you have probably guessed, I went here on a Saturday. My date was more of a beer drinker whereas I’m a cocktail fanatic, so we compromised and went to a rare beer bar while we waited for a table here. We came back an hour and a half later, expecting to be seated, and the bouncer informed us that we still had to wait for a bit. 5 – 10 minutes of pitiful shivering later, we were in! And we had two seats wait for us to the left of the bar.
This place is very classy, and VERY expensive. Don’t come here if you’re trying to save money. But in my opinion, this is one of the few speakeasies at which the drinks are worth the price. A lot of places like this jack up their prices because they can. Death & Co can too, but the quality of the drinks here is top-​notch. I wish I could tell you every drink I’ve ordered here, but oftentimes I just tell the bartenders what I tend to like and let them do the rest. And I’m never left unsatisfied. Even when I do order off of the menu, I rarely remember the name. Really, though, the bartenders here can make anything. The first time I went here it was on the empty side, so my friend and I got a seat at the bar. We had the luxury of watching our bartender work his magic, and it was damn impressive. So methodical and calculated. So precise. So wow.
I initialy thought to give Death & Co four stars, but now I can’t remember why. When I first became enchanted by the speakeasy culture (despite it all kind of being moot at this point… clearly everyone knows about these placeS), this was one of my first stops. I adore it. Wait aside, these cocktails are deity-​status. Paired with dim lighting and a generally intimate atmosphere, Death & Co does everything right to create the ideal speakeasy experience.

Eine sehr dunkle Bar, einzig einige Teelichte auf den Tischen und die Beleuchtung hinter der Bar bieten etwas Licht. Man fühlt sich ein wenig wie in der Zeit der Prohibition, als würde man etwas verbotenes tun, hier die leckeren Cocktails zu trinken. Der Whisky Sour hier hat mir sehr gut geschmeckt (der zweite besser, nachdem ich um etwas mehr Säure gebeten habe).
Man sitzt hier sehr gemütlich auf gut gepolsterten Bänken, die Lautstärke ist angenehm, man kann sich sehr gut unterhalten.
Für Europäer ungewöhnlich — für Amerikaner wohl selbstverständlich: Hahnenwasser wird ständig — also wirklich ständig! — nachgefüllt. Dem Kater lässt man hier keine Chance, das finde ich gut!

Bonne adresse pour boire des cocktails de qualité et lourdement chargées. Ils né sont pas donnés en revanche (15 dollars).
La fréquentation est jeune, aisée et trendy. Le service est correct

Geheimnisvolle Aura, sphärische Klänge, gedämpftes Licht.
Bin ich im Hotel California? Nein, die Cocktail Bar mit dem vertrauenerweckenden Namen Death and Company hat sich diesen loungigen Charakter gewählt und die Fans strömen.
Reservierung: nicht möglich. Wenn voll, dann voll. Gruppen mit mehr als sieben Personen? Geh weg.
Ansonsten: super drinks, sehr originell. Rezepte, die ich aus Europa nicht kannte (Elder Fashion, Kill-​Devil Punch, etc.).
Eine lange Treppe zur Toilette, eine gute Auswahl von Speisen, die die Grundlage zum weiteren Cocktailgenuß befördern.
Und: sehr präsente Bardame im Betty-​Page-​look mit beeindruckenden Tattoos. Habe mich aber nicht getraut, allzulange auf selbige zu starren.
So manches wirkt hier eben doch gefährlich.