Mr. Purple

I’ll start by quickly recognizing the vitriol and political discontent that surrounds gentrification in neighborhoods like LES, Williamsburg, and many other neighborhoods throughout the country. Some hate it, some see it as an unavoidable cycle that’ll will never stop rotating. I’m somewhere in the middle of the argument, but I don’t think it’s fair to shame every business that ends up being a part of the wave of change. With that said, I tried to keep an open mind at Mr. Purple which has been the target of plenty of controversy (
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I had a chance to attend their grand opening celebrations a few weeks back and I’ll be honest; I didn’t think I was going to like it. The kinds of gentrification that ends up attracting those who worship Jordan Belfort are a huge turnoff for me. A posh hotel bar recently erected in the shadows of an almost unrecognizable Lower East Side definitely fit that bill. But walking in with an open mind served me well, as I had a perfectly enjoyable time at Mr. Purple.
If you like to blow off steam in the glitz and glamour of a nightclub, you’ll dig Mr. Purple. But if you enjoy lounges and upscale dives, it’s also possible for you to have an enjoyable time as well. And no matter how you like to party, nobody can hate a great view of Manhattan, and there is plenty to gaze at with an almost 360 degree view of New York City from the outdoor, poolside veranda. During warmer months, this is going to be a hot ticket.
Good enough drinks, but as you might expect, they’re not the cheapest you’ll find.

Nice atmosphere but absolutely classless staff with no understanding of customer service. My friends were accused of accosting the staff after asking questions about the wait time on a recent visit. Another evening, a $ 20 tip was added on top of my original tip after my tab was closed.

Fantastic view. Delicious cocktails. (I recommend the Lady in Red and the Girl Next Door!) Even a cute bartender. ;)

Cool beautiful bar (perfect for hip thirty somethings) with amazing views. Totally loved it. My wine was Delish.
Go for the sunset!

This bar is odd because it feels like it’s trying to be something other than a hotel bar. During the day it was nice to sit & look at the view of NY or lounge on the couches. At night we were greeted by an aggressive security guard asking for ID (though we are mid 30s & def not younger looking) and just generally being off putting & unfriendly. The staff are all very glamorously dressed and the whole place feels very upscale. Then you look around and realise it’s full of tourists in walking shoes and/​or practical (rather than stylish) winter holiday wear. Which is exactly what a hotel bar usually is!
We ate our food beside an older lady (with her daughter) perched on the high stools eating her dinner. Obviously the place was not her usual style & she seemed very uncomfortable — it must be super frustrating when staying in a hotel to find the restaurant/​bar area is aimed at «the fashionable» crowd! We weren’t too bothered because we had dressed up to go on elsewhere but I’m guessing by the empty seats that many simply opt to leave the hotel for dinner, which defeats the purpose of it surely!

Our waitress Kiana was disinterred in taking our order and even less interested in refreshing our beverages. Service was sub par. The décor and ambience were delightful but the service was questionable at best.
Try the Mr P Gin & Tonic

The view from Mr. Purple and the vibe in the bar are absolutely incredible. A must stop in the LES. The drinks are typically expensive but a good pour and generous amounts. Our bartender was friendly and attentive but they were quite busy for a Sunday night. The crowd was mostly 20 and 30 somethings (we are slightly older) but it was not jam packed. Highly recommend Mt. Purple.

The place is reminiscent of the Wythe hotel without the cab ride or trip on the L Train.
Enjoy it before people figure out how great the views are and this place becomes overrun. There will be a tourist element here as it is in a hotel but it was a pretty fun spot with good drinks. I still think that they are working out the kinks in the service but that was not so terrible on a Sunday afternoon for a holiday weekend.

This place is definitely going down as one of my favorite rooftop bars! The view is absolutely breathtaking and gorgeous!!! The inside and outside décor is fabulous and there are heat lamps outside… so the place will stay open throughout the cold winter!
We LOVED the super friendly bartender here, and she made delicious drinks! We had the old cuban, mr. purple (but of course!) and the les. All were tasty and strong, haha.

I’d like to take a star off for gentrifying LES on a next (i.e. Meatpacking) level, but it wouldn’t be fair to the amazing drinks the bar tenders are dicing, the great view, and of course I can’t wait for the summer to come and have a pool party there.
A few things, though. Why can’t you take a drink out at the pool area? Why does every guest need to pay $ 60 if someone reserves a table? Why are so many bros here?

Seriously gorgeous skyline views, outdoor area was still open with heat lamps, and spacious inside with table/​couch seating. If you go early enough in the evening (around 8) you’ll have no problem getting a table, but the place definitely starts to fill up after 10:30 or so.
Slightly older crowd than the typical LES bars, but not surprising based on the menu prices and upscale atmosphere.
Excellent variety of fun cocktails from their signature drinks Mr. Purple (a cranberry infused cocktail) to excellent twists on classics.

Beautiful views, and there are two outside patios where you can drink under the heat lamps in the winter. Upscale vibe, classy people. Full bar, they even had grappa, which wasn’t listed on their menu. The Mr. Purple cocktail was a popular one. As others said, get there early on weekends.
Tip: don’t wait in line for the bathroom, go down the steps one floor down and there are plenty of bathrooms.

Have stopped by a few times as I live nearby and as much as I would love to love this place, it just doesn’t do anything for me. Very annoying mixed crowd, no type of atmosphere… Food and drinks were mediocre at best. My 2 stars are for the view, its pretty incredible.

Came here for the first time with two friends. I had no idea this place existed and I work just down the street.
From the moment I walked in to the loft inspired lounge I was impressed with the crowd in attendance. I had a seat at the bar (which has an incredible view of Manhattan skyline). I ordered the LES cocktail which was INCREDIBLE. Bartender was very well mannered and made our drinks very quickly.
I cannot wait until the summer when the outdoor terrace is opened and the pool is filled!
I’ve also heard the food is great as well, this I will look forward to on my next visit (very very soon)

Great place, service, drinks, food, views and a heated pool, what else you need for a perfect bar
Nada!!!

An expensive pregame… no dancing whatsoever. Very good high end drinks. I wouldn’t consider it a party. Nice background music. If you don’t like dancing but if you want to look cool this is the spot for you.

Saturday evening looking for a spot to eat in LES. Checked Unilocal to see the closest restaurants near us and decided to stop by Mr. Purple, located in the Indigo Hotel, 180 Orchard Street. Just opened up about a month ago or so November 2015. It’s named after long time alphabet city resident and activist Adam Purple.
Cocktails were good, mussels were delicious and staff was very friendly and the view is beautiful! I recommend it.

This review is strictly for the bar service and cocktails! :)
Came here for some Monday afternoon cocktails with a coworker and was very satisfied. The bartender Gabby was not only nice but offered helpful insight regarding the space and great suggestions on cocktails. Drinks were perfectly balanced and delicious.
Can’t wait to come back during peak times!

Obsessed, obsessed, obsessed. I can’t wait to go back. The views are outstanding, the cocktail and drink menu is extensive, the staff is friendly and beautiful, I loved the large outdoor area with seats and a pool (even though it was fall). I just checked this place out and I heard it was new so it wasn’t that crowded, but I know this place will be the ‘it’ spot soon. I used to love Refinery Hotel, now I’m going to come here. I wish it was summer, I would have sat outside in the lounge chairs enjoying the insane view. I loved the ambiance, it’s very chill, comfortable & not pretentious, there’s a feeling of being home. In addition to the beautiful bar, they have 2 – 3 high top tables and some couch seating. I’m super friendly so i chatted with everyone that worked there, they were all very friendly (granted like I said, it wasn’t that crowded so they had the ability to chat with us). Highly recommended!!!

Came here during their first week of operation. This recently opened rooftop bar in the Lower East Side will be the next trendy destination by springtime. Great drinks, excellent service, and expansive views from the huge outdoor patio. Get here before it gets too popular!