Orient Express Cocktail Bar

5.0

49 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Orient Express Cocktail Bar in West Village.
The Orient Express may have inspired iconic novels and films like From Russia with Love, served as the setting for bravado characters like James Bond, and been featured as the backdrop of Agatha Christie's most famous works, but the famed vintage train continues to ride through modern culture with its latest stop in NYC's West Village,
where Turks and Frogs owner Osman Cakir has re-conceptualized its famous voyages into a posh, time-reversing cocktail bar with a flair for the spirits of yesteryear.

Its look reflects the nostalgia of train travel: Amid the sexy amber glow, warm vintage-tinted beech wood panels, faux windows and bronzed luggage racks, the bar—a handcrafted Caesar Stone beauty—is the clear focal point. Above it, the ceiling curves
to each side, and behind, bartenders bedecked in old-school vests and neckties shake and
pour cocktails.

Additional information

Location
325 W 11th Street, New York, NY 10009
Phone number
(212) 691-8845
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

No, We Don't Have Espresso
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liquor, Black Strap Rum, Aquafaba. Our take on espresso martini without using espresso. (We really don't have espresso.) Cocktail by Orhun A
Panacea
Hiatus Blanco Tequila, Amaro Sfumato, Fresh ginger juice, Fresh lime juice, Honey. Spicy, refreshing, and aromatic. Cocktail by Garret Dostal
No Vacancy
Rittenhouse Rye, Ramazotti, Cognac, Peach liquor, Cardamom bitters, Orange bitters. An aromatic and slightly fruity take on Manhattan. Cocktail by Roni H
The Commuter
Gin, Cocchi Rosa, Yellow Chartreuse. Boozy, floral, and herbal. Cocktail by Orhun A
Palm Shade
Ilegal Reposado, Smith & Cross, Cointreau, Falernum, Fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters. An earthy, tropical, smoky twist on Mai Tai. Cocktail by Orhun A
Sidecar to the Pacific
iichiko Shochu, Cointreau, Fresh lemon juice, Toasted cinnamon simple syrup, Aquafaba. Creamy, aromatic, on the sweet side cocktail with shochu. Cocktail by Orhun A
Ninth Wonder
Hiatus Blanco, Ancho Reyes, Crème de Cacao, Fresh lime juice. Slightly spicy & sour tequila cocktail with cacao notes. Cocktail by Eric Castro
Negroni Vaniglia
Vanilla-infused Saint Luna Moonshine, Campari, Sweet vermouth, Grapefruit bitters. Boozy, bitter, well-balanced. Cocktail by Aubrey Slater
Pink Luggage
Ilegal Joven Mezcal, Luxardo Maraschino, Fresh grapefruit juice, Fresh lime juice, Peychaud's bitters. Smoky, citrusy, and refreshing cocktail with maraschino cherry notes Cocktail by Orhun A
Stowaway
Below 42 Vodka, Fresh pineapple juice, Fresh lemon juice, Simple syrup. Fruity, sweet, acidic, and versatile. Cocktail by Orhun A
Camp Fire
Rittenhouse Rye, Laphroaig 10, All Spice Dram, Crème de Cacao. A spiced, smoky take on classic old fashioned. Cocktail by Orhun A
Coco Gimlet
Coconut oil washed gin, Fresh lime juice, Simple syrup. Tangy and tropical sour classic approach. Cocktail by Allen

Zero Proof

Zero Proof$15.00
We have fresh ginger, strawberry, pineapple, grapefruit and more to make mocktails. Give us a direction and we'll take it from there

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orient Express Cocktail Bar offers "wonderful cocktails in lush setting" with a "very unique and unusual atmosphere" in the West Village. It's a "great spot for drinks" where the "bartender made some lovely cocktails." Ideal for adults seeking "real conversation and cocktails," it's a "perfect place for a date."

49 Reviews

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john
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great spot for drinks! Bartender made some lovely cocktails and was so friendly!
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Andrew
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a perfect place for a date - great bartenders and cocktails too
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Anthony
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartender was great and knowledgeable. Would go back 100%.
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James VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great bar tender spinning really great cocktails in an intimate West Village setting.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The waiter was rude. The cocktails were good though, and the room was nice. The non-alcoholic options are absurdly overpriced and underwhelming, I know it’s a cocktail bar but come on.
Orient Express Cocktail BarResponded on February 5, 2024
Hello, We are a small venue with 36 seating that opened to serve alcoholic beverages and obtained the license in order to do so, we observed some of our guests coming to our venue for only drinking water, refusing to serve what we provide, and even not consuming anything, but occupying seats. As you may understand, each chair is very valuable for us, especially during the busy nights. Therefore, we set the mocktail prices equal to cocktail prices as any "bar" located in West Village. Thank you.
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MarkS VIP
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very unique and unusual atmosphere in a great location in the West Village - drinks were very good - we go to NYC frequently and discovered this restaurant on an earlier trip in January and will plan to return next visit!
Orient Express Cocktail BarResponded on February 5, 2024
Thank you so much, Mark. Hoping to see you again soon.
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Nycchi VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is awesome - it’s a place for total adults that want to talk to each other and not deal with people standing around and get an excellent drink. Best place in the Village for real conversation and cocktails
Orient Express Cocktail BarResponded on February 5, 2024
Hello Jack, Thank you so much for the great review. We are so happy for making you happy during your visit. See you soon. Orhun AKINCI Manager Orient Express Bar
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KrystalP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on December 10, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible service. Bartender slammed our waters down on the table, snatched our menus away after ordering cocktails and didn’t give us an opportunity to order food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The host was extremely rude and in a bad mood. He wasn’t friendly to any guest. It was very strange.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful cocktails in lush setting. Worth trying.
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FAQs

Orient Express Cocktail Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 691-8845.

Orient Express Cocktail Bar is rated 5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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325 W 11th Street, New York, NY 10009

Additional information

Phone number
(212) 691-8845
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Orient Express Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Cocktails

No, We Don't Have Espresso

Panacea

No Vacancy

The Commuter

Palm Shade

Sidecar to the Pacific

Ninth Wonder

Negroni Vaniglia

Pink Luggage

Stowaway

Camp Fire

Coco Gimlet

Zero Proof

Zero Proof$15.00

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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