The Dickens

4.6

104 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

The Dickens is a literary-themed cocktail bar and restaurant located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York City. This venue offers a complete experience for dinner, drinks, and dancing, featuring six unique spaces, including a rooftop bar. The Dickens is celebrated for its inventive cocktails and tasty food, all within an inclusive and immersive atmosphere.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–2:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(917) 472-7927
Website
http://www.thedickensnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7011
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Valentines Weekend Prix Fixe
$45.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Join us here in The Dickens for Valentines Weekend and enjoy our Three Course Prix Fixe Menu for only $45! Select an Appetizer: Cauliflower Bites / Zucchini Rolls / French Onion Soup, an Entree: Dickens Burger / Chicken & Avocado Wrap / Margherita Flatbread, Quinoa Burger / Shepards Pie and a Dessert: Lemon Cheesecake / Chocolate Cake & Ice-cream, all for just $45 (plus tax & gratuity).
DICKENS MARTINI BAR
Multiple dates available
Join us on the second floor of The Dickens in our Martini Bar. Build your own Martini, Selecting the base, exactly how you like it and your garnish. Enjoy one of our own Specialty Martinis or indulge in Bottomless Frites FREE with every Martini Order. Add on a delicious Sliced Skirt Steak or Half Roast Chicken to your Martini and Bottomless Frites for only $19.95. Our regular Dickens Menu is also available.
Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join Jacklynn Hyde every Saturday & Sunday in The Dickens for Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch at 1pm & 3pm. This 90-min show brings comedy, musical numbers, prizes, mouthwatering food & bottomless drinks all together for an experience you won't forget! With the purchase of a Brunch Entree, you can add bottomless mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, frozen drinks & highnoons for 90 minutes for only $25. Please note if you are booking for our Saturday or Sunday 1pm or 3pm Bingo Brunch, seatings and show time are strictly for 90 minutes after which you must move to the bar area. We recommend arriving 15 min early. You will not be seated without your whole party. If you are taking part in the Bottomless Option the entire table must participate.

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Dickens offers an exciting blend of "amazing service," vibrant atmosphere, and "delicious food and drinks." Ideal for drag brunch bingo with Jacklynn Hyde, the venue is known for its "incredible martini bar" and "bottomless cocktails." While loud at times, it's perfect for a lively pre-theater experience.

104 Reviews

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Neha
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good space to meet up before a show. Good drinks and snacks. Close to theatres.
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Jym
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Over all, I enjoy the bar and go there quite a bit but this was my first time dining there. I was meeting an old friend for a long catch-up over food and drinks ) and we wanted to support a gay establishment) Our reservation was at 6:30pm (and we weren't seeing a show). As soon as we were sat the hostess informed us we had a 90 min limit to our table. So already my evening meant for time with an old friend had a ticking clock. We got our drink orders in quickly but waiter did not take our food order until 15 min later - and we knew we were under a clock countdown. We asked if we could stay longer than 90 min if needed and was told we can close out at 90 min and they can check if the upstairs could accommodate us. This was a bit much for a casual night out with an old friend. We didn't want to make a bigger deal out of by getting the manager and just decided to just finish up and move on elsewhere. The waiter then informed us that that it looked like it would be a slow night and since the pre-theatre rush is over, they could accommodate us upstairs after our meal in the martini bar. We just wanted to stay put, sit drink and relax. We ate our food (which was fine) and closed out our check and decided to go to another place where we weren't under the pressure of time restraint. Oh, there is a 3% additional charge added to the bill if you pay by card (restaurants should account for this in their pricing.) I will come back for drinks I am sure - or a QUICK bite. But not for a night of dining with friends, because dinner there is treated like an all you can drink boozy brunch.
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Barney
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a nice dinner but the noise level at the bar was too loud unfortunately...we had martinis and unlimited fries, also one of us ordered the chicken and one of us ordered the steak add on...Chicken was good and a big portion, Steak was sliced and not to get if you're really hungry! Cobb salad was good and grilled chicken sandwich was tasty. Waiter was nice enough and service was quick. I did go there for the $12 espresso martinis but it wasn't available I suppose with the martini bar menu???
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Angela
VIP
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our new favorite spot in NYC! It’s perfect for pre-show dinner and/or drinks, with a nice Happy Hour. But the best part is the vibe. The music is upbeat and fun, and the employees seem to genuinely enjoy being there too. Don’t miss this place!
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Steven Gabriel
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an incredible birthday dinner surrounded by family and friends! The Dickens provided the perfect atmosphere, with a welcoming staff and fantastic food. I highly recommend it—an amazing spot for any event!
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Danny
Greater Boston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices, and excellent service!
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Michelle
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attended the drag brunch BINGO hosted by Jacklynn Hyde. It was fabulous. Very entertaining and engaging. The drinks flowed through out the 90 minute show. The wait staff was very attentive and constantly checked to see if more drinks were needed. Highly recommend!
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Kristina
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was fun , food was mid but alright , in thought brunch would have more Singing and dancing but it was still fun
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Sandy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing and friendly. The espresso martinis and food were delicious! We ordered nachos, turkey burger with sweet potato fries, steak Frits, and short ribs with mashed potatoes. Definitely want to go back next NYC trip!
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Wendi
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was an amazing experience. Jackie for brunch bingo was so fun so entertaining great food and fun best birthday celebration
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FAQs

The Dickens is rated 4.6 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7011

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–2:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.thedickensnyc.com/
Phone number
(917) 472-7927

The Dickens

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentines Weekend Prix Fixe

DICKENS MARTINI BAR

Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch

Menu

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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