Schmuck
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Schmuck, with one patron praising its margarita and another noting it has two rooms with separate drink menus. One patron says it is easier to get into than other bars, though still not very easy. One commenter calls it mediocre and says the area has better bars.
Address
schmuck., 97 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Margarita
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/FilfthyUnicorn in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Didn't expect to love it; ranks it in their top five bars, with standout cocktails and Larb Gai.
- Recommendsu/frogtownrd in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025wait time
Named among new cocktail bars; notes there may be a wait.
- Recommendsu/Competitive-Bad2624 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Named in a list of spots for drinks.
- Recommendsu/No_Violinist7159 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Says they love it.
- Recommendsu/chococatcunt in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Loves the margarita there and finds it delicious.
- Recommendsu/xphyria in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026variety
Calls it one of the city's best bars and notes it has two rooms with different drink menus.
- Recommendsu/kingcarlo in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Lists this as a good backup near Attaboy.
- Caveatu/Red__dead in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Calls it mediocre and says the area has many better bars.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.