La Noxe

Came here on a Saturday night. And had a blast! The cocktails were great and the atmosphere was the perfect New York City speakeasy vibe. The bartender (Matthew) was also great at recommending drinks and had a vast knowledge of cocktails. Music was awesome as well!

A very nice speakeasy bar with a good selection of cocktails and other beverages. The mood lighting was good to set up a nice atmosphere. The real cool thing is that you actually exist through an actual subway station to the street. Very cool and we had a great overall experience here.

We were the only people in there and service was extremely slow, there was a huge leak on the floor, and it took us 6 minutes of ringing the doorbell to get in (which would have been fine if it was busy, but when we entered there was no one). Drinks were okay for $19. I definitely wouldn’t come back. There’s much better, cooler spots for a $20 drink.

The drinks are very over priced. The space is cool and i love that it’s right along the subway. It’s a fun surprise to walk through the door. But the space is so small and the way its laid out just makes it awkward because you hear everyone conversations. For some reason the bartender that night was upset and it seemed like he might be having an argument with someone over text. He kept standing and texting every few minutes. He was nice but not particularly friendly or fun. He didn’t make an effort with the customers at all. He seemed really grumpy. I think in a place this small, if you pull in the whole bar with the specialty of drinks but also making them and almost making it a show then it makes more sense. But this place just really missed the mark.

The drinks were good though quite expensive and the decor and atmosphere was nice. The space was small but when we went around 8/9pm there was no wait. The server rushed us a bit but excusable due to the size of the space. It was a fun speakeasy experience as the bar exits into the stair landing of a subway entrance.

La Noxe is one of those spots that thrives on exclusivity; hidden entrance, moody lighting, sleek design — but timing is everything here. I had an 8:30 reservation and walked into a completely empty space. Instead of feeling intimate, it leaned a little too quiet, almost like we had arrived before the party started. The cocktails were well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted, but at this price point I was hoping for the atmosphere to match the drinks. Service was polite, though with no one else around, the energy felt flat rather than elevated. One thing worth noting: there’s only a single bathroom, and by the time I went in, it was clear the men before me hadn’t exactly aimed well. Not the chicest detail for a speakeasy-style bar that leans on exclusivity. I can see how La Noxe could be a fun late-night stop when the room is buzzing and the concept really comes alive. At 8:30, though, it felt more novelty than magic. A spot worth experiencing once, but one where the when matters just as much as the where.

The style of the venue and the music for me was spot on, the cocktails were great. Perfect little hideout. Guys behind the bar were great and shout out to Sam.