Reasonably priced happy hour drinks were available. The desert we had with caramel bourbon sauce was exceptional. Each happy hour drink came with a lychee berry inside the glass. The ambiance was warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and prompt. It’s great for all sizes of groups. Hope this helps!

Overall rating: 4.5 I am so happy to know this place is still in business. Definitely a 20s place for sure. It was weird revisiting in my 30s. Happy hour still stands until 10pm. Inflation increased the price, but still a good deal. I probably won’t come again because I’ve outgrown it. But I recommend if you’re under 30! Totalllly your spot.

Didn’t have any food as this place was the 1st stop, but definitely had three of their Lychee Martinis. Excellent stop for a simple and consistent cocktail, you can’t beat $8. You might have more than two … and that’s okay. You came there for a reason! The music was great, I shamelessly Shazam’d a bit. I think if you want a chill spot to chat and relax, this place is it.

$8 lychee martinis until 10pm? Sign me up! Good music, good crowd, great service. Don't expect to be able to sit if you are just going for walk-in drinks, but you will still have a great time while standing!

would go back for the happy hour deal - 8$ lychee martinis or red/ rose sangria until 10pm. not bad! lovely atmosphere, only ding is music is so loud you have to yell at the person right next to you lol. music was good tho!

The lychee tinis are delicious & at a great happy hour price. The space is very cute as well 🫶🏻

Lychee Martini 5/5 -- $8 during happy hour on a Friday! Calamari 4.5/5 Fries 4/5 There was definitely a wait on a Friday night without a reservation for a table, so we had to stand around the bar area for our first round. When we got seated, our apps came out very quick!

My friends and I had a bad experience going here yesterday. I reserved 3 weeks in advance with no mention of a fee. Long story short, they wanted us to pay between $300 - $700 to reserve a spot + food. If I knew, I would’ve RSVP another place. Then, when you add the customer service… Sucks really bad here. Never coming here again!

Really good lychee martinis, nice atmosphere. Super chill, staff are great!

Hip bar with an asian vibe in the Lower East Side. The Good: - cool vibe - nice staff - drinks ok The not so good: - Food was not good - Wings were dried out, appeared to be frozen food that was heated inadequately - the noodles was also not very hot Overall: an subpar experience, if you're there, only drink and eat elsewhere.

This review is based on drinks only, as I did not order food. A friend and I came here on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. Very crowded, very loud (it's hard to be hard over the music), but the lighting is gorgeous and cocktails were great. Our server was kind and attentive. We originally came because of the namesake (Verlaine) and were similarly tickled by the literary-inspired cocktail menu (Horatio, Rimbaud, Fleurs du mal). I would come back again, although I wish the music were a bit quieter.

We LOVED this place! The atmosphere is so cozy and intimate, prices are really affordable, and food and drinks are perfect. The staff is very competent, nice and really caring. We will be back here for sure!

Fun, popular, friendly place that specializes in Lychee Martinis. I've lived in Southeast Asia and tried many lychee martinis there. These are the best ever! And, they are at happy hour prices until 10 p.m.! (But don't tell too many people because they get super crowded already!)

Such a cool spot, great music and atmosphere. I believe it’s a black owned business which is awesome! The lychee aperol spritz was amazing and definitely would come back whenever I’m in the area. Good music and overall a good vibe. Definitely recommend for drinks

We came here for dinner and drinks on a sunday night and didn't know it was like a salsa dancing night? with $8 lychee martini deals? The place started filling up around us around 8, and the band started playing and people started dancing! The lychee martinis were great but the food was okay. The chicken satay skewers could've been moister and the lo mein was good enough. The ambiance is cozy and cute - maybe too cozy because the tables are packed incredibly close together. In summary, the food was okay but the vibes and drinks were great.

$8 lychee martinis and sangrias until 10 pm - that’s a happy hour I can get behind! I’ve been here three times but this past Tuesday was the first time I’ve actually eaten at Verlaine. My two friends and I shared one order of each of these: ginger chicken wings (so crispy, very good, we said we’d come back and get multiple orders of them next time), coconut curry with veggies (pretty good), veggie dumplings (you can probably skip), and chicken tacos (nothing special). Vibes still great and definitely packed. We arrived at 7 pm without a reservation and were immediately seated - but it filled up quickly after!

A great pregame spot and good for large groups or small get togethers!! They’re known for their $8 HH lychee martinis even on the weekend until 8pm? It’s very easy to have 3-5!! The apps are alright. The fries were good to share and the wings were crispy and well sauced.

I stumbled upon this place and I loved it! The lychee martinis were incredible & you can’t beat their happy hour special ($8 till 10pm!) We shared the calamari which was great! I loved the side sauce it came with. Very busy though so you should probably make a reservation but I walked in and was seated pretty quickly.

Ambiance is so on chill you become comfortable as soon as you sit down. I heard that sometimes there can be a wait to get in but luckily on this day there was no wait. The appetizers/small plates were not only enough for 6 people to order varieties and share, but they were DELICIOUS! As far a drinks, Lychee martini me please!!! So good! Those martinis will definitely do the trick so throw them back slowly.

Lychee martinis are TO DIE FOR. Super affordable and will get you lit. Perfect location for if you want to go out in the LES. Not much variety in drinks and food options. Great atmosphere with live music on Sundays. 10/10

Food was great - recommend the hand-cut fries, the drink options were varied & everyone will get what their taste meant. The photo collection is gorgeous, such a mix of cultures in food, drink & art. Would recommend for a first or 2nd date-vibe.

Happy hour here is a must. Lychee martinis, and order them by the double. The curry is SOLID and priced right. Check it out. Bring at least 3 friends.

Their lychee martini is what they're most known for (a must have), so good and affordable! How do they do it?! Their staff is probably the friendliest people in NYC. The crowd there is also very friendly and it's so easy to talk to people. Such a chill and friendly atmosphere. Everyone is so warm to each other, can't imagine a more friendly bar in town.

I came on a Sunday which happened to be “Salsa Night”. I had the most fun. Enjoyed the live band and danced the whole night. The lychee Martini is delicious! Definitely returning!

Great happy hour. The lychee martinis were delicious and packed a kick. Food was super tasty. Got there at 5pm and the bar was empty but when we wobbled out at 9pm the place was packed and lively.