Sunita Bar

Great place for specialty cocktails, low key small comfortable space. I was here in January but it looks like they can open the front doors and bring the outside in. I’m definitely headed backs when it warms up.

Sandwiched between Nurse Bettie and The Back Room, this spot was a great find. It’s cozy, intimate but casual, not too dimly lit to the point where you have to hold up a candle to see your friend’s face. I’m not a fan of jalapeño-​infused vodka (tried it before and didn’t like it), but the passion fruit jalapeño martini was surprisingly delicious and I would definitely return just to get another one. The ambience is very chill, with some lounge chairs and small sofas in addition to high chairs lining the bar. It was nowhere close to crowded at 9pm on a Saturday night, which made it the perfect substitute for two other bars in the area that we had to give up on because they were packed to the brims.
The only thing was that there are no prices listed on the cocktail menu, which runs a relatively short selection of about 5 – 6 drinks. Still, it’s the perfect (not just good) spot for dates. Not as loud as Nurse Bettie either.

This is the only place with real passion fruit. Delicious drinks and perfectly chill vibe. It is a little quiet so come and be prepared to be intimate or come with 4 – 5 people and it’s like going to someone’s apt for drinks.

Yeah I was upset that Sunita didn’t let us all know when she would on vacation on her Facebook page (maybe get a website??, its pretty cheap nowadays, lots of your regulars can build you one for free.) But again tonight, superb. My wife flew in from Chicago and literally went via airport so she didn’t miss out.

This is the best bar in the world. Sunita is amazing and the Bellini passion fruit and jalapeño martini are to die for.

Amazing. Came to this place many years ago. Came back tonight .Been traveling the country due to military and never have found great drinks like this. The owner/​jack of all trades is a chemist and does the best concussions in her lab i meant to say– bar. Hats off to the chemist/​bartender best martini bar in Northern hemisphere!!!

I never say this, but this bar is PERFECT! The owner/​bartender/​welcoming host Sunita is so friendly and a great conversationalist. She has a fascinating personal history.
This 12 year old bar is a refreshing throwback to early 2000’s New York, when this city used to be a little more interesting; when there were more family owned establishments and fewer Chase banks and Duane Reade’s.
Located on a quiet block in a busy area, this is the best hidden date spot around, or a great place to catch up with friends on the comfy couches or patio tables. At this bar, you can actually hear the other person talk!
The drinks are stellar and Sunita is an expert mixologist. Best jalepeno martini I’ve ever had. Not too spicy, not too sweet, and had lots of flavor.
Best kept secret in the city!

Up close and personal drinking spot. Great place to kick off the night and launch off your LES adventures!
Note: it is small so if you have a large crowd go early, this will allow you to lock the place down all to your own!

Amazingly comfortable bar and lounge with outstanding drinks.
The Jalapeño passion fruit martini was probably the best drink I’ve ever had anywhere.

Sunita is more than accommodating. She is an extremely talented mixologist, and has a sixth sense for flavors that mix well. Sunita is so personable and will remember you, as well as your favorite drink. Exposed brick wall, sexy lounge vibe, delicious drinks and mostly Sunita herself, will keep you coming back for more.

Depends what you like.
The Back Room is nearby. It’s a ‘speakeasy’ and ‘secret’ (if you ignore the bouncer standing by the entrance and the instructions on Unilocal.It’s drinks are served teacups. But: they suck, the venue is often crowded and full of tourists.
If you just actually want a drink, and a great drink, come to Sunita’s. She has a short menu but can make whatever you like. The jalapeño martini is legendary and I love her sazeracs. It’s rarely busy (sad for her but great for me) and tends to have regulars. The space is cute but small. The décor average. But that’s not why you’re there. I hope.

Hands down the best martini’s in New York City. Not a big place at all but that’s the beauty of it. Sunita is one of the best mixologist and creates drinks which are out of the world. When you want a quite yet beautiful evening, this is the place to go. A hidden gem in the city for sure!

Loved this bar — based on Unilocal reviews we came here and it was well worth the trip! Hung with great friends and loved the cocktails. Had the jalapeño martini — yummers and really strong. The wimps among us had the passion fruit jalapeño martinis and they were awesome!!!
Love this place and will definitely
Come again!!!

Love this place! The passion fruit jalapeño martini is so delish and Sunita is such a sweet heart!

Nice tiny place with delicious drinks! I love Sunita’s passion fruit martini. Both the times I’ve been the place wasn’t croweded. There are nice couches to sit on or you can sit at the bar and have a chat with Sunita who owns and runs the place. The martini’s are about $ 14 a pop

My girlfriend and I came here after seeing a show. They have two couches against the wall, a couple of small tables, and a bar. It’s quite small, but feels cozy, not compact. And the whole time we were there (11pm-​2am, Valentine’s Saturday night) it never got overly packed. Sunita, the owner and bartender, played a great mix of old school love songs. The ambience was perfect for intimate conversation.
I tried an elder flower and gin drink that was complex but pretty good. It was refreshing yet a little heavy. The sweetness of the elder flower complimented the bitterness of the gin nicely. I would not have thought to put those two together. I also tried my girlfriend’s prosecco and passion fruit drink which was entirely too sweet for me. Therefore, I was reluctant to order the passion fruit and jalapeño martini. However, this was one of the most amazing drinks I’ve ever had. (I later found out a close friend made this her signature drink at her wedding, and rightly so.) Sunita infuses the vodka with jalapeño herself, and it definitely has a kick. That kick is tamed by the passion fruit, and it is truly a drink you have to try to appreciate.
The only downside is it seems to only be the owner who works there, so if she steps out to the back, to the bathroom, or wherever, you’ll just have to wait until she comes back in order to get your drink. She could stand to hire at least one other person.
My girlfriend and I got pretty drunk here as we kept wanting to try the different concoctions while enjoying the romantic and intimate atmosphere. I hate to recommend this place simply because this is a gem I want to keep to myself. But if you are looking for the perfect spot to end a night on the town with a special someone, you should definitely check out Sunita Bar.

Such a great little place. It’s small, cozy and unassuming. The music is at a good volume. I was there on Valentine’s Day so she had her special playlist going. She played MJ, Otis Redding, Ray Charles and other great love songs.
My boyfriend the Elder Flower and the Jalapeño Martini. The jalapeño martini is as good as everyone says. She told us she tries to judge how much spice you would want so it’s not unbearably spicy. It’s such a well made drink. I had a drink with prosecco and passion fruit which was also really good. You can’t go wrong with that combo.
I really recommend this place for a cute place to end your night and have some great (albeit tipsy) conversation.

Two words: Jalapeño martini. So good and satisfies my spicy craving. The ambiance is intimate and it is a small venue so understand that what ever you are saying everyone can hear, haha. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. I came here on a Friday night and around 8pm there was only one person by the bar. It soon filled up with people, but not extremely crowded like Verlaine. I intended to go there first, but it was so crowded I decided to venture somewhere else. Thanks to Unilocal,I found myself here. It’s a little gem in LES that I will now keep coming back to.

Sunita? Sunita? Where? I actually had trouble looking for this place during night time where everything is dark and you can’t really see its small signage and storefront number. Once I settled in, this place is cute and fine. The seating is a bit cramp, so indoor seating seem to be prime real estate.
Come here for the cocktails, stay for the company.

Chill small cocktail spot on the LES. If looking for a laid back spot to pre-​game a bit before a night out, or for a nightcap to end the evening, then Sunita Bar is a great choice to enjoy a few cocktails made by Sunita herself.
She has a list of house specials to choose from, and if you are like me and enjoy bourbon then The Jake is a good choice of libation. Well made and strong. There is also an Elderberry drink that rocks pretty good. Prices are a bit on the high side but as expected for a place like this. Sunita holds court behind the bar and mixes the cocktails at a leisurely pace which matches the vibe here. Chill. Relaxed. Ahhhhh…
Small bar area, a few couches and tables inside, and a few tables/​chairs on the front sidewalk. Intimate and cozy. Kind of sexy but unassuming. Perfect low-​key under the radar spot to take a date and get your game on.