Temple Bar, Noho
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Temple Bar as a cocktail bar, and a couple of commenters say the drinks are good. Two commenters remember the version before it reopened fondly, one calling it a hidden gem and another a top first-date spot. Since it reopened, the hidden-gem commenter finds the cocktails better but feels the vibe and hospitality are uneven, while the first-date commenter says the original cocktails were not on the menu, which put them off some. One commenter feels the place has gone downhill.
Address
Temple Bar, 332 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Dark atmosphere
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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/before8thstreet in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Names it in a list of suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/mi_totino in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests it as a pick; no other details.
- Mixedu/Salty_Simmer_Sauce in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025consistency
Finds the newer drinks stronger, though vibe and hospitality feel uneven.
- Recommendsu/Schmeep01 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Says it was their top first-date spot before it reopened.
- Recommendsu/mad0789 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Enthusiastically endorses this bar.
- Recommendsu/RemarkableTwist in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024ambience
Describes Temple Bar as dark when asked for spooky, atmospheric cocktail bars.
- Recommendsu/puddsy in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Says it is the ideal example of this type of bar.
- Recommendsu/Emily_Postal in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Remembers the older version serving tasty popcorn alongside drinks.
Show all 13 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Wild_Ad193 in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Strongly endorses it.
- Recommendsu/doublex12 in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Says they like Temple Bar.
- Recommendsu/ninja_byang in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Named as one of their regular go-to bars.
- Recommendsu/revengeofthebiscuit in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Recommends Temple Bar for its good vibes and good cocktails.
- Caveatu/DIPLO-MACK in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023consistency
Says the place has gone downhill since Covid.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.