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The Summit Bar & Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Cocktail bar Pastry shop Oyster bar restaurant

Crystal chandeliers & wood/steel benches contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar. People often mention great, drinks, good, recommend, friends, cocktails, spot, service, amazing,


Address

133 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

Website

the-summit-bar.square.site

Contact

(347) 465-7911

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (386 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (15) drinks (14) good (9) recommend (9) friends (9) cocktails (8) spot (8) service (7) amazing (6)
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  • 5/5 Tida P. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Good food, amazing drinks, GREAT service!! He was so friendly and made me feel welcome. I'll def come back again 💯
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon B. 7 years ago on Google
    This is a great place we found and Jose is an awesome bartender! Ask him to make you one of his own drinks. He made this drink that wasn't on the menu but was so good. Fun atmosphere and good drinks. Will be coming back next time I'm in NY.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Caroline D. 1 year ago on Google • 133 reviews
    Really good service. Walter is the actual man. If you disagree…. Go far away and never come back to new york. This place has a fancy-chill vibe and even spiffier cocktails to match 🤌✨ I always feel well cared for in here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam D. 1 month ago on Google • 213 reviews New
    The Summit Bar is always top notch for cocktails! We've been going here forever and would highly recommend stopping in for the drinks and vibes.

  • 5/5 Marisha H. 2 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    I love this spot and the hospitality shown every time my coworkers and I visit here. I am a particular conscious person when it comes to eating. I always have questions and ask if things could be a certain way prior to ordering. This last visit I was on a break from consuming, oil, flour and few other things. They accommodated me with this dish and I was in heaven. Let me be CLEAR the original dish is just as good. Set up the same way but where the cucumbers are is where the pita bread is and the oil is set in the middle of the hummus. I also don't consume alcohol and they made me some great mock tails. I definitely didn't feel left out being here with my people's. So check them out if you are ever around. The music/playlist is ALWAYS on point too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S V. 2 years ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I went here with my friends during my trip to NYC and we absolutely loved it! We got there pretty late so the outdoor seating was closed but they were still seating people indoors and everyone working there was so kind. They give you free popcorn that they are popping fresh at the bar. The kitchen is open late so we got the spinach dip which i sadly forgot to capture but it was delicious!! It’s definitely been one of my best experiences at a chill sit down and chat style bar! I will definitely be doing back when I’m visiting again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lainey A. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Warren, Jose, Rafa, and Joe are an incredible team. I always bring friends (from the city and visitors) here for a great drink and the best service. The music is eclectic and can range from Brazilian Samba to reggae, salsa, alternative and everything in between.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben T. 2 years ago on Google
    Consistently high quality cocktails are reasonable prices. A great place to take a date or small group of friends. I always enjoy the oyster happy hour with a great cocktail. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I recommend it enough that friends will join from as far as the Upper West, Queens, and Brooklyn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooke B. 1 year ago on Google
    6 out of 5 stars to this place. They were so nice, we had a party here and they were 100% amazing. Wonderful ambience and customer service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana 5 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Weekday happy hour. The oysters and sliders (both chicken and pulled pork) were good, but the cocktails were great. The Ground to Glass with the red pepper purée was novel and delicious, like a bloody mary but lighter.

  • 5/5 Clayton T. C. W. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Went for drinks with friends and all of them were awesome and the service was incredible. Friendly staff and the drinks came quick even though it was crowded. Shout out to our server Lola

  • 5/5 Rachel Y. 7 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    omg this place is so much fun. cocktails are delish, ambiance is great, bartenders are hilarious! first time here and will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best (new, for me) bars I've been to recently. This place is truly one of the friendliest, "good energy" spots I've been to in NYC. Immediately upon entering, everyone greets you and I mean everyone! Somewhat of an oddity here, but it really made me smile! A group of 3 of us popped in for a few cocktails and were seating on their intimate enclosed back patio. The drinks were awesome. Everything we got was absolutely delicious. I ordered a drink called "Last Cocktail" and it did leave a lasting impression on me for sure! We even ended up getting some oysters Rockefeller! They were pretty good! So, who would I recommend this place to? I'd say this spot is great for more intimate conversations. Whether it be a date or a low key girls night or just a few friends hanging out over a cocktail. Not a spot for big groups or loud, rowdy hour. I really don't have anything negative to say about this bar. It's a place I enjoy and continue to recommend to my friends. I can't wait to come back! 5/5

  • 5/5 Hira M. 5 months ago on Google
    We popped in here for a drink before heading to dinner and loved it!! It’s a really cute neighborhood bar and we will definitely be back!!

  • 5/5 NYCBuddha 8 months ago on Google
    Awesome vibe, great service ,great drinks in a chill spot. Great spot to end the night as well. Highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Sayana 10 months ago on Google
    Warren is an amazing bartender, that will make you feel welcomed&cozy at this place. Also they serve a free popcorn which is a def bonus! Liked he place & the vibes def recommend it

  • 5/5 Neil G. 8 months ago on Google
    Service is always excellent as well as the cocktails. Plus reasonably priced. My GF prefers the prosecco while my go-to is the Old Fashioned.

  • 5/5 sierra g. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful staff, delicious drinks and you can’t beat the free popcorn! Definitely recommend as a neighborhood spot! Great food as well.

  • 5/5 Heidi L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place. Reasonably priced amazing drinks, great service, cute little bar I love it!

  • 3/5 Elizabeth M. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambiance, felt very cozy. However showed up here for a first date where the date had arrived first and was upset that the waters had been served before I got there. Please wait for the person to arrive before pouring their drink so that they can feel safe!

  • 5/5 Antonio S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has some amazing drinks. Also, the food is really good. If you're on a cheat day, try the Mac and cheese. You won't be disappoint.

  • 5/5 Erik R. 2 years ago on Google
    Been multiple times and it's always a great experience. Staff is super friendly and drinks are on point.

  • 5/5 Aniket Z. 7 years ago on Google
    One of the best Happy Hours in the town. $7 cocktails are totally worth it. Friendly bartenders. Happy hour food and oysters are amazing as well. Do check out the patio.

  • 5/5 Helen H. 2 years ago on Google
    Reasonable price, nice environment! (No happy hour at the moment)

  • 5/5 Gregory H. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid spot! I came here with a couple of friends Tuesday evening. Raphael & Warren were extremely friendly and accommodating. Our drinks were delicious too. I had a White Russian. Will definitely inquire about hosting a networking event here soon!

  • 5/5 Joshua B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot. Service was fast and very pleasant. Had a couple paper planes (perfectly made) and a dozen oysters. Everything was exactly as I would expect. Great job!

  • 4/5 Chris R. 2 years ago on Google
    Drinks were good, outdoor space was fine. I liked it, but was not overly impressed. I think the inside was more hopping tho.

  • 5/5 Eden N. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been coming here for years and would continue to highly recommend it during the pandemic! They practice social distancing, safe handling of drinks and food and a strict adherence to the guidelines set out by the NYC government. There's a beautiful outdoor patio area as well as small picnic tables spread out in front. Great music that plays and very safe considering it is situated opposite a police station. Food is great too! Cocktails are reasonably priced around 12-13 dollars and beers around 6 or 7.

  • 5/5 Sasha A. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    I recently hosted my birthday at Summit Bar and I couldn’t be happier. I emailed the Summit Bar team a month in advance and very easily booked their entire back room for myself and my guests. Their coordinator, Hamid, was incredibly responsive, communicative, and helpful. I was able to bring a cake without added fees. When I got to the bar for the event, our hostess, Lola, greeted me and took the cake back with her. She was super excited to host myself and my friends and was incredibly attentive to us the whole time, brought out the cakes and helped us sing happy birthday, and kept the back space private for our group throughout the reservation. The whole team at Summit is incredibly intentional, welcoming, and supportive. Drinks were great, music was fun, and overall I couldn’t have had a better experience. Highly recommend Summit Bar!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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