Entwine Cocktail Bar

Slip into Entwine and you’ll find yourself at the crossroads of bohemian Greenwich Village and timeless Mediterranean hospitality, a world away from the neon pulse of the Meatpacking District just blocks north. This is no brash cocktail factory; it’s a place where the city’s creative underbelly still lingers—a duplex bar with all the trappings of a lived-in local haunt. The upstairs is softly lit, scattered with antique tables and mismatched chairs, its walls adorned with local art that changes with the seasons. Downstairs, there’s a whisper of speakeasy—velvet banquettes, exposed brick, low ceilings, and an intimacy that invites secrets over clinking glasses. The bar pulls off something rare: it feels both like a best-kept secret and an open invitation. Locals claim garden tables for long conversations over carafes of wine and Mediterranean small plates—mushroom crostini, charcuterie boards, grilled cheese that hits just right after midnight. The staff move with practiced ease but keep things warm; you’re never made to feel like an outsider even if you stumble in post-Whitney visit or wander down from beyond the neighborhood. Outside, the back patio is a hidden oasis—ivy crawling up brick walls, fairy lights strung overhead, laughter bouncing off flagstones as dusk settles in. Prices are honest for Manhattan, especially when happy hour stretches into weekends (rare in these parts), making this spot especially alluring during winter when fireplaces glow and the city outside feels hushed. Entwine isn’t about flash or Instagrammable gimmicks. It’s about honest drinks—a gin concoction kissed with dill here, a classic Negroni there—crafted by bartenders who genuinely care if you’re enjoying yourself. There are occasional service hiccups; after all, this is New York and every haunt has its quirks. But for those who cherish atmosphere over hype and substance over spectacle, Entwine endures as one of downtown’s under-the-radar gems—a true meeting ground where locals and travelers alike can settle in, unwind, and taste what makes this city quietly magical.