OFFSUIT

While in town, we were looking for a fun cocktail bar. So happy we found Offsuit! Walking back from Chinatown, we went to find Offsuit. Didn’t realize it was in an alley, but we were happy to see a couple trying to get in and calling the number on the door! It was a Saturday evening AND Valentine’s day, we didn’t have reservations but were luckily enough to get a spot at the bar when another group didn’t show! Absolutely loved the vibe inside, dark and moody, candlelit with a standing bar in the center, tables and sofas around the perimeter and a couple of seats at the main bar. Enjoyed watching the bartender work his magic! Our favorite drink was the Stolen Lighter - carrot coconut cream, toasted sesame, cilantro…it was fresh and creamy. Then our next favorite was the Hired Gun - super unique with sour cream and burnt tortillas, mezcal, bourbon and pineapple. Delicious. The least favorite, but still good, was the Perfect Stranger - peanut butter washed whiskey, banana and stone fruit. Highly recommend stopping here if you’re in the area!

Our server was excellent. He spent time explaining the drinks and the process behind making them, and giving his personal recommendations along with popular choices. We felt guided throughout the menu and taken care of. The drinks and food tasted incredible. If you like speakeasies or cool cozy spots, highly recommend.

It was quite an adventure finding Offsuit—we even had to check Google Maps to figure out the entrance, and once we found it, we called to get in, which just added to the fun. Inside, the space is stunning: the lighting, the ambience, and the little candles on each table really set the mood. The menu itself was playful and creative, designed like a deck of cards you flip through. For cocktails, I tried the myth of fingerprints (gin, grapefruit lillet, sweet pepper cordial) while my partner had impossible odds (mezcal, celery, peach, earl gray, tarragon oil) and both were absolutely amazing—honestly some of the finest cocktails I’ve ever had, so innovative and balanced. We also had the Pao pao shrimp (w/ spicy aioli, scallion, sesame), which paired perfectly with the drinks. I even told the bartender how impressed I was, because the flavors were that good. Lily greeted us warmly and made us feel so welcome throughout the evening. This place is such a gem—we’ll definitely be back for sure!

I love Offsuit - it has an actual speakeasy vibe as it’s definitely a very obscure entrance from an alley. The drinks are awesome - it’s an interesting menu and everything I’ve ordered here has been delicious. It’s such a cool vibe here too, perfect for a date night - very dark and intimate, and they’re often playing 90s hip hop, which I love. It’s pricey for sure - last time the bill was $250 for 2 people, but we did get multiple rounds of drinks as well as food. On that note, food was good too - small plates and bar snack vibes but it was enough for a full meal. We’ll definitely keep coming back, and highly recommend if you like craft cocktails!

We were lucky enough to get a spot at the standing room only table. The espresso martini is well worth the price, one of the best in the city! And I love that they play records for music. It's a total vibe in there.

The place was amazing and the one waiter was so lovely and helpful. The drinks were lovely and very reasonably priced. The only thing that almost ruined the whole experience was one waitress. The Asian girl with the tattoos was incredibly rude from the moment we arrived. She went out of her way to be unhelpful especially when it came to the bill. Usually for a big group of people they don’t split the bill but can put different amounts on different cards but this waitress refused to do that and insisted that we split it equally when one member had already paid her individual amount. When we questioned the other lovely waiter came up to us and asked if there was an issue and he said of course we could all put different amounts on different cards and I said oh so it is possible and she said yes it’s just a hassle. This is in terms of each person getting vastly different priced items and splitting equally would simply be super unfair and not make sense. She fought us on this for 10 minutes straight refusing to budge when it was that simple and possible to make things easier for us. She was clearly being difficult for no reason. The other man made it seem so easy and simple and was more than happy to help! Otherwise it was a lovely place and would recommend

It’s a hidden gem tucked behind an unmarked alley door, adding to the mystery and charm. Inside, the red interiors and dim lighting create an amazing, intimate vibe. The cocktails are top-notch; some strong and slow-sipping, others easy and quick, but not many gin-based options. Overall, a stylish and unique spot for a great night out or for a nightcap after dinner.