Flte Champagne Bar

11/10 Maddie was just awesome! We ended up sitting by the bar as we were twoFriends catching up together but we joked that this venue was actually better on a date night so maybe we should try to fall in love. The decor is lovely and the service is excellent. The drinks are also premium bonus tip is if you come on a Tuesday they have happy hour from four till 8 PM its a win all around.

A beautiful, cozy speakeasy with live music. A champagne bar that has a variety of options to choose from. The prices are reasonable. I was surprised to see that the a bowl full of olives and chips costed $10 in a bar in the middle of Manhattan! They had live band playing jazz music and the whole atmosphere was quite cozy. A nice place for a date night and otherwise.

I recently visited on a weekend and, unfortunately, had a disappointing experience with one of the bartenders. I’ve been to the bar multiple times and have always been impressed by the service from the other bartenders, particularly the male staff, who have been attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful in guiding me through the champagne selections.However, during this visit, I encountered a tall Spanish female bartender who appeared to be having a bad day and was noticeably rude to my guests and me. While I understand that everyone can have off days, it’s important for staff to maintain professionalism, especially in a customer service role. Unfortunately, her attitude left a negative impression and made the experience uncomfortable.I was considering hosting an event at this venue, but this encounter has given me pause. I would hope management addresses this issue and ensures that all staff are trained to deliver the same high level of service I’ve come to expect from this establishment

I had an amazing experience at the Flute Champagne Bar. We did a champagne tasting, and the bartender was outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. They made the tasting informative and fun, guiding us through each champagne with interesting details. The bar’s elegant ambiance and superb selection added to the experience. Highly recommend!

Im not sure if I was drinking too slow and threw the server off, but I shouldve been asked if I wanted a drink sooner. Then the establishment got busier, and I had to wait a little longer after that to get checked on. Looks amazing! My selection was very good (I had a glass of the Beau Jois brut), and I was pleased by their overall offerings. Solo or date vibes here depending on the day and your mood. I will go back and sit at the bar next time Im flying solo with a book.

Heard about The Flute while on a Prohibition tour with @Telltale Tours it wasnt on the itinerary for the night. We decided to go another night on our own. So glad we did. On the sight of an original Speakeasy from the 20s the current owners did a great job redecorating keeping the feel of a Speakeasy. It is now a champagne bar but they also have their takes on several cocktails. My favorite was the pomegranate margarita. If you go, ask George the bartender to give you some of the history of the place. Photo of the lit square on the floor is where the original bar had a hidey hole to stash the booze and money before a raid.

Came here with my GF and the waiters were very attentive. Food was great and atmosphere was phenomenal for a date night

Loved it! We went there for a Mixology class and it was great! George is very knowledgeable. The class was filled with lots of laughter and learning!Cant wait to try the orange peel trick😉

So this quaint, old-time speak easy is a hidden gem to experience. They specialize in champagne and most cocktails are made with it. Of course you can ask for your usual mojitos or old fashioned drinks, just to name a few but they also have their own branded champagne which is a creeper and has a very mild, sweet ginger taste and lots of character to it. They do have ginger foods and I have included some pictures to top this off.

This bar has some historic components from the prohibition, ghosts included. We came in on a Sunday night and almost had it to ourselves, but theres Jazz on Wednesday and DKs on Saturday. There are champagne flights and some creative cocktails too.

Ive been wanting to visit this place FOREVER and my husband surprised me with a date night. Theres such a beautiful intimate setting here. The atmosphere is amazing and the champagne is fantastic they have many brands and flavors. Its the perfect place for a date night!

This place is very, very , very small. Great for wanting to get away from a large crowd and connect with a small crowd. The place has small private rooms you can enjoy drinks and get cozy in. The waitress may forget youre in the room ha! but in all, its a great private place. Everything about this place was seductive but with a cheers flare.

Great hidden gem! Not truly hidden but does have an old speakeasy feel! Great decor, full bar and large selection of champagne (duh😉)! Staff goes above and beyond!

Awesome staff. On point service, perfect attention to detail in one of the coolest spots in the city by far!!

Cool atmosphere, but be careful at the bar. If you’re just grabbing drinks even getting your drinks at the bar, know that they add a 20% tips to the bill without clearly disclosing it. When I asked about the price for three drinks (1 champagne, 1 vodka, and 1 Jameson), they initially said they couldn’t tell me until it was rung up. Then, the bartender casually mentioned it was $76 while glancing over his shoulder. I had to specifically ask for the check to review it, only to find the 20% service charge already included—something they didn’t mention upfront. I don’t mind paying for drinks, but an automatic 20% tip for just drinks that you are getting yourself at the bar feels excessive. It comes off as a bit shady. Oh, and they charge a dollar for ice in your drink. Won’t be returning.

Great little quaint and cozy bar lounge! Great drink selections and our server was kind, helpful and checked on us frequently to ensure we had our drinks filled. I love the cozy vibe and it was perfect for a night out with girlfriends!

Terrible. Stay away. Overpriced champagne flutes. I ordered X the waiter served me Y. I ordered a Brut and she served me a Rose. When I asked she answered it’s the same. 😩 UPDATE- I do know about champagne having visited the region myself precisely this year and having even visited Canard Duchene house itself. That’s the reason we ordered it. You can charge whatever you understand for your business and customers shall have their opinions. Since your staff remembers us so well let me just remind her that I ordered the Canard Duchene Loeonise and got the Canard Duchene Rosé. When I asked her as I received the bill her words where “It’s the same”. We payed for our Canard Duchene Rosé $25 each flute and left. Maybe put more effort in your staff knowledge rather than being rude in answering back my review. I was not trashing, I was placing my honest review and also using my FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

The WORST customer service. I tried to visit with my friend as we saw they had a booth outside that was open and heated. When we went inside to ask to be seated there, one of the women by the bar yelled “I ain’t got no jacket on and it’s cold.” Seriously? Is that how you talk to customers?The hostess tried to fix it and sit us in a nice section. Then the girl by the bar immediately cut her off and told her that the section was reserved (it was not).It was incredibly awkward. You could tell the bartender/hostess didn’t want us there. And honestly, it seemed incredibly discriminatory to my friend. I’ll just leave it at that. We walked out.For that to happen in NYC is crazy. Save your money and go elsewhere.

I went for a mixology class and it was so much fun. George and Eric are the best! We made three different drinks, got a bunch of photos and videos, and had the time of our lives. I would definitely recommend doing this with a group of friends.

I wish I could give the service here ten stars instead of just five. Maddy was so absolutely amazing. Words cannot express how special she made us feel, giving us an in depth look at the history of the bar, walking us through the menu, and just being overall fun & kind. Come here. Order the pomegranate margarita. And ask for Maddy. Thank me later!

I heard about Flûte from a singles mixer I didn’t make the age cut for.This is a date night spot. I went with another single girlfriend because we like going to grown up places and giggle about it.We each got some French champagne that we liked. It’s dark out there. I accidentally kicked my table and pilled the champagne. My server wiped it and brought me another glass soon. She was understanding.They have half of buy one get one free Tuesdays and Jazz on Wednesday nights.Flûte has ambience and privacy and a good place to hold a glass and have a conversation. I recommend giving it a shot ;)

Awful place which is sad because there is SO much potential! Food served literally did not match the menu (see picture of ‘spread trio’ which was actually 3 bowls of hummus instead of the menu description). Our waitress smelled so strongly of cigarettes it was hard to speak with her. Which is the only theory I can come up with why they brought us the completely wrong dish. Singer pumped the music so loud you couldn’t hold a conversation. Disco tech EDM was playing as we walked in - just random music. When I heard ‘Rhythm of the Night’ play, it was clear no one cared about the ambiance. Large champagne and caviar selection - and the place was not dirty or scary, actually interesting cozy interior design - so it’s not zero stars.

The final stop on our speak easy tour a d what a great way to finish. Great cocktails and one of the last real speakeasy in NYC. Great singer that night and not overly busy where you cant move... Would definitely recommend

Have been here many times over the years but it has really declined. Over priced champagnes, selections not as good as it used to be and their glassware is atrocious. You would think paying 200 or more for a bottle they would have nice chilled Flutes being the name of the bar is Flute. Bartender seemed like a nice guy but dressed very sloppy. Paid, tipped well considering as I worked in the industry for years as well as having a degree in hospitality. That being said, you guys need to upgrade Bigtime. Such a lovely Speakeasy with no elegance.

My girlfriend and I are both servers at fine dining restaurants. We enjoyed our wine and the music but it was a really slow night and, still, we eventually had to get up and ask our server for another round of drinks. I understand automatic gratuity in midtown BUT, if you’re going to add a 20% auto grat to a bill (which is steep), a table shouldn’t have to get up and find their server.. especially if there are only 4 other tables. Bartender was on their phone too. I don’t know… just not a good look for such a classy spot.

Very dark and intimate little bar. Perfect spot for the right occasion.

Came here for a friends birthday. The vibe and space and atmosphere was great. Great space, perfect for a private event or a birthday. But the waitstaff was AWFUL. It took minimum 20minutes to get one drink and it’s not because it was short staffed, there were at least five bartenders. It was because initially the POS system was down, but then all of them were too busy arguing about it. We were there for about 3 hours and everyone had the same experience - they were arguing the whole time. Even to close out my tab to catch my Uber, the bartender couldn’t be bothered to move swiftly because he was too busy arguing with his coworkers and by then it was about a customer, not even the POS system. I’d consider going back, but I’d lower my expectations on customer service.

Great atmosphere. We celebrated an engagement party here. Highly recommend.

Lots of sofas and niches to chill out in as well as a classic bar.Had the quesadilla and the crudites, everything seemed fresh and made to order.Able to enjoy conversation without screaming to be heard.

Unique experience. Beautiful speakeasy with excellent champagne and cocktails. Ambiance is wonderful, staff friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!

What a wonderful place - the history, the drinks and George! He even shared how to make our favorite cocktail. We loved everything about the Flute bar!

Maddie and Charles (I may of gotten that wrong) were absolutely lovely. The atmosphere is great, the service was excellent & its happy hour on a Tuesday.

I recently planned a end of year celebration for my job at this venue. The event was a great success and I owe a lot of that to Greg who helped me plan it from start to finish. Everything was great!!! We got the premium open bar package and all guest were very satisfied. The food was amazing and the service was amazing. The bartenders were very friendly and had great memory because they began to make a lot of my guest drinks before they even asked for another one. The music selections were also great! Everything was very professional from this venue and I look forward to holding more events here in the future. If you are looking for a really cool place to hold events, I highly recommend this venue.

The drinks were great, the atmosphere perfect. I will definitely come back here with my wife to enjoy the drinks in a great and cozy atmosphere.

Love! This! Speakeasy! Jazz night is our favorite but every day is a good day at the Flûte and there always seems to be something going on :)The preservation and history and the romance of the space is never lost on us.Top hang out for date night and top hang out for pre or post theatre.Also… best glass of rose in the city!

I love this place it’s just very peaceful and romantic and cozy and I love the vibe because I love the mafia style of having a CD. This one was upgraded and it’s just relaxing five star.

Went here with some friends last night and ordered a bottle of sparkling rose…which was lukewarm when they poured it for us. We told the server, and he got us another bottle that he tried to chill on ice, but you can’t chill a bottle of sparkling that way if you don’t want to wait an hour for it to be properly chilled. Not sure why a champagne bar wouldn’t have its bottles already in a refrigerator chilling, but the server should have immediately known not to serve us that bottle and suggested a different bottle in our price point instead.This was the craziest part — when I went up to the bar and asked what bottles they had currently chilling in the refrigerator, the bartender literally said to me, “It depends on how much you want to spend.” I wanted to say, “Actually, if it’s on your menu, it should be ready to be served to a customer.”It was clear that because we weren’t spending $200 on a bottle, they didn’t care about us or our experience.Really bad service. Won’t be going back.

Dimly lit, sexy but classy vibe. Most tables have loveseats that form nice nooks for more privacy. Perfect spot for a date or catching up with a friend or two. I asked them to make the pomegranate margarita cocktail spicy and it was absolutely perfect. 😋

Very cool and intimate bar! Excellent drinks and service. Max and George were our bartenders and really top notch gentlemen. Took the mixology class with the open bar and appetizer package and I highly recommend it for a great date idea! Can’t wait to go back!

Overall it was a good experience. I went on a Wednesday for the jazz show. The drinks were ok and we didnt have any food.

It has such a classic feel of the jazzy Era of our times with well dressed individuals and real live singers and musicians who add to the vibe. It makes for a marvelous dating area as well. It has all you can ask for with fine seating, dim lighting and an attentive staff. Loved it greatly.

There is nowhere else in NYC like this place! So much history, gorgeous red velvet everywhere, mood lighting, great service, AND live music! A true hidden gem in the heart of NYC. My friends are all repeat customers too (which says a lot considering how many choices there are). Unique, special, cozy, private, and one-of-a-kind in every way.

This place is perfect for a date! Intimate little nooks with cushioned couches and tables and candles. Went on a sunday night and had a decent flow of people but not crowded at all. Waiter, Max, was stellar. He showed up just when we needed him but never interrupted our conversation or checked in too much. I had reserved the table prior and specified that I wanted a romantic spot, and Max, who reserved the table, indeed picked one of the most cozy nooks for us. A lovely night to remember, and I think Flute Midtown will be a favourite from now on.

Disclaimer : A 3 stars rating is baasd on the event we had here. If you are just going there for a intimate drink maybe it would 4 stars YMMVWe had a mixology class and It was way too dark for us. we couldnt see what we were doing for most of time and they didnt have anyway to make the room a bit brighter. The drinks seemed okay but the recipes were too plain. The bartender was great and helped us along the way. We had fun all the same but wouldnt recommend it. Again it might be that its our fault for not researching better but they definitely could have made the experience much better..From what I saw it seems like a great place for an intimate date. Nice and dark to get cozy.PS - its in the basement which might be a deal breaker for some. (it was definitely for me)

Great experience at Flute Champagne Bar. A location with rich history, my girlfriend and I were educated and entertained with all the knowledge and stories of our server. Service was excellent and the drinks were even better! I will recommend Flute to anyone who is ready to have a great night

We had gotten a gift certificate with intention of attending the champagne school, but could not , so before it expired, we got to see the tree and walked to Flute. It is a very cute, basement venue that was a speakeasy in the 20s. Had great cocktails and champagnes to try and a nice bar menu to sample. The staff were super, and a group of francophiles were enjoying their time practicing.

Hidden gem. Great prices. Attentive Friendly Staff.Vibrant. Go during Jazz

Shek and Toni provided me some of the most amazing services Ive ever received at a bar in any part of the US. Not only did I feel like I was taken care of, I felt like they went above and beyond for the patrons visiting as well. They are really customer service oriented. Greg is a terrific manager and should be very proud of the quality of service provided. I look forward to visiting again soon.

Cool, tucked away spot in Midtown. It was super quiet when we were there, but I liked not having to talk loudly. Lots of little nooks and areas that feel cozy. Worthwhile spot! And apparently they have live jazz some nights.

Came here with my work and we had a wonderful time! Great and polite service, the music was fun! Will be coming back again!

This place is gorgeous! My friends and I had an amazing time. Cant wait to go again.

I love this place. Great soft jazzy music, dark lighting, definitely best place to go on a date or to just chill and relax on a hard day. Excellent service quality food and love the sparkling wine.

The drinks were very good and Max the waiter/bartender was extremely thoughtful, knowledgeable and attentive. The downside was it was VERY dark and loud (but good music lol) and the set-up was unusual. As weird as it sounds, I would go back for a second try though.

Its very quaint. I like this place alot. Its great for meeting with friends. Ive been here 2 times for small parties. Its very comfy and cozy. The food and drinks are great.

Flute is a cute and comfortable bar, perfect for a ladies night or a pit stop before your dinner reservation. The cocktails are on point, I was not disappointed at all. The last Saturday of each month guests dress up in 1920s attire and enjoy live jazz. Fun!

My husband and myself have been to Flûte since they first open and continue to this day as it is so rare to find a jewel place like this in NYC that last for so long!!! 19 years I think so bravo Flûte!!Still love the atmosphere and hidden little booth.Love to be able to drink from such a huge collection of Champagne and from a full bar as well.They always have special delicious cocktails reinventing themselves all the time.Loved and still love Flûte!!!

Youre in New York and you havent been to Flute Champagne Bar? What are you waiting for? Friendly reception, discreet and efficient service, dim ambiance, and of course 👌🏻 champagne flutes and cocktails: it’s a solid ten if you love liquids.

Its such a beautiful space, the finger foods are good & the drinks are delicious! Its just not the best service, they seem pre occupied/not too alert & u have to look for them if u need something. I wish I didnt have to write that, I really love the place & once upon a time it was my favorite place to go! But Im also in service industry & great at what I do, so when Im the customer at a luxury place I love, its extra disappointing when the service sucks. I dont go as frequently as i used to & this has been my experience the last 3 times ive been, hopefully its not yours! Im not saying dont visit because again I love this place itself; you just may or may not receive great service so be prepared.

Very understanding. I had a dramatic fight w my then boyfriend and they were good humored about it and he and the bartender were taking bets on when Id call and show up again lol. It a real romantic spot and a nice place to cozy up and canoodle w that special someone while your painting the town red! Thanks to the Flute staff for your understanding and making a lighthearted night out of my liz taylor moment 😉

If you are into champagne and small intimate places, this is where to go. They have flavored Mojitos made with champagne that are really good (my favorite is the mango). They also have flights where you can try all flavors but they are only a taste of each. I like the place more for its intimate seating area and 1920’s vibe. If you’re there on a date, you can sit on one the curtained areas in the wall where you can cuddle, kiss and drink. I would advise to eat before you get there being that they only have sliders which are small, spring rolls, and dumplings.

Great place for a first date! Good service and location. Great selection of champagne 🍾 No parking. I’ll be back.

This champagne bar is cozy with lots of cushions and couches – a great date ambiance. Happy hour is quiet, making it a great spot to get a little more intimate with your match (but probably too quiet for a first meet up). If youre feeling frisky, ask for a private table behind the drape -- makeout sesh perfection!

Sexy atmosphere, amazing selection of champagnes by the glass, champagne cocktails and delicious appetizers. Love the vibe would definitely recommend for anyone visiting NYC!

Cute Champagne bar in Midtown. Our service was slow to get started, but our server absolutely made up for it with his great personality.Dont come hungry, the food menu is extremely limited.Overall, Flute is definitely worth a visit, especially if youre looking for a venue with a sultry ambiance.

A small, dark, intimate, historic speakeasy bar. They specialize in champagne, but have all sorts of fantastic drinks. However, every drink incorporates some champagne to top it off and give it something special.

A favorite place but service tonight was extremely slow. Only one person serving and the same person was bartender. He did give us a free appertif with our check to make up for it.

Definitely a great ambiance at this place but I would reserve visits here for dates, regardless of how much you might like champagne. The prices dont warrant a casual stop and large groups cant be accommodated well.

Expensive, no vibe, no attention from staff, no water provided unlike all other places visited, wouldnt recommend as a visitor / tourist

Flute is an absolutely beautiful spot. It embraces the history of the location as a speakeasy and has an incredible selection of drinks with a bar staff who are experts at their craft.I will definitely be back in the future.

So much history! We learned another every creak and crack and hidden floor boars and room! Amazing drinks. Loved the experience.

Delightful vibe. Excellent selection of wines. I also appreciate they can control the volume of individual speakers so you can chat with your companions without shouting.

Its supposed to be an incoming flight but I believe the place is way overrated 1 the way staff was very courteous and friendly and beautiful girls go take a look at it

Nice that it is centrally located, but I wae at an event where a bar employee came around to tell people about a two-drink minimum AFTER an event had started there. It came off as kind of cheap and petty- not really the conduct of a classy Midtown bar.

Went there on a whim on Valentines Day just for a drink. We were more than pleasantly surprised by the romantic atmosphere, champagne selection, the knowledgeable staff, and the wonderful service.

I love champagne and I love Flute! While its not cheap enough to warrant an after-work happy hour, its definitely one of my favorite places for special occasions that I can justify buying a bottle of champers. Quite a selection.

Fun low key bar!! Great Tuesday special deal that’s a lot of fun (2:1)

Really good drinks and vibe! Antoinette drink and the Bees Knees drink were great!

Fun atmosphere, music too loud and slow service but fun nonetheless

This bar is si beautiful and with a really good vibe and the location is great. I went to the bar to see this place and the staff is cordial and friendly. My only issue (that’s why I’m taking one star away) was paying over $16 for a drink (Gabriel) that in the menu says “Hendricks gin” and they give you house gin is outrageous.

Bartender was quite disrespectful and rude, manager was not available.Pricy drinks, cozy space but quite dark, may be suitable for a quiet date.

For our company holiday party, we had a mixology class at Flute. The teacher and drinks were great!

The drinks were pretty good, but the waitress honestly was quite rude. I was waiting inside since it was cold and happened to be in her way several times, but she pushed me with her shoulder the second time. Also kicked us out when we werent ordering any more drinks (there were plenty of seats open). Would rather find somewhere else with nicer people.We were there yesterday at around 8-10PM.

Very friendly and the hostess was very attentive and friendly. Must go spot for a calm ambiance and great drinks.

I love it here. I made it my regular spot. Maddie makes me feel so welcomed and loved. She serves with her heart and soul. The drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is a perfect combination of fun and calm. Thank you again Maddie for the wonderful experience. Highly recommended

Even when crowded you can speak with friends and staff without hollering - must have something to do with the height of the ceilings. Champagne Mojitos are DELICIOUS.

I had an odd experience here. The design of this speakeasy-inspired spot in a basement is pretty charming. It’s dark and cozy and lit by warm-toned lighting and candlelight. The drink menu was well thought out and reasonably priced for this part of the world.The service was a little bizarre. We had excellent service from a young woman who was there for most of our visit. She left about an hour into our visit and informed us that the bartender would take over. He was pleasant at first. Then when another party came in, his entire attitude changed and when we approached the bar to pay, he had a really rude and caustic attitude with our party for no reason. We had been quiet, respectful, and appreciative throughout the entire visit. When I tried to paid the ticket, for some reason he kept tinkering with the bill on the POS system a the bar. Finally he slammed down my bill after barking at me to repeat, for the third time, what I had. I’m a good tipper but this service was extremely hostile for no reason and my tip reflected this. A bit of customer service training with this gentleman might be helpful to keep other customers from having the same experience. His attitude pretty well ruined an otherwise great experience.

We visited Flute bar on August 13th for my Birthday celebration in a party of 9 people. We had a private mixology class at the venue that we arranged in advance and paid in full for everyone in our party.When we arrived at the place, we had to spend around 45 minutes waiting for our table (although we arranged all the experience in advance and paid in full). One of my guests had to leave before the class started. Before of the delay she didn’t get to try any of the drinks. So we could only take the class in a party of 8 people.The mixology class itself was good and included 3 drinks that we mixed ourselves.The bartender that was teaching us provided instructions on how to mix the drinks as well as some historical information about each drinks and we found it entertaining.However me and my guests were very disappointed about the delay and the fact that the bar wasn’t ready for us when we arrived.I reached out to the bar a few times after that to get a refund for the 9th person who couldn’t get to participate in the class clearly because the bar wasn’t ready when we arrived. The bar management ignored my requests - this is clearly not a good service.

Rarad is a boss man that is a chiller - I love this place and he added so much to the love

Love this place! Great spot to bring friends, visitors and any one else you want to give a good time. Never disappoints.

Maddie was the best bartender I’ve ever had! Great energy, made mefeel safe, secure, and welcomed. It’s a very relaxed environment! I’ve never felt more comfortable in a public space! Low lighting and beautiful people everywhere. Hopefully Maddie’s there when you go! 10/10!!!

Great for date night.

Used to hang out here years ago.really cool place for drinks.Walking down the stairs to enter always reminded me of Cheers

Flute champagne bar is a absolute beautiful lounge without a doubt best staff the ambiance is there all around. sat at the bar and i have to say my bartender was very good helping me decide what i like and showing me champagnes i probably would have been aware of educating me on my falor profiles absolutely enjoyed my experience deffently go with a group of friends or with your lady.

History of the 1920s meets modern ambiance and spectacular service. This midtown speakeasy serves up delicious cocktails and plenty of stories to fill each moment while enjoying them. Madeline and Charlie served up quite the experience from start to finish. A must have is the signature ginger infused champagne from the prohibition era, a specialty of the grande dame Texas « Intimie » ! Sharp sophisticated elegance, indeed.

Our waitress mixed the bill with another table and the waitress took the card and paid the wrong bill

We stumbled upon this place while on a walk. Drinks were great, staff were happy and chatty. Really dark though, bring your reading glasses!

Super dark and cozy place. our hostess was amazing and helped us in choosing or flights accordingly. definitely a must go!

Beautiful. Fantastic history and atmosphere. The stories and the drinks were equally well served.

Great place for a bottle of champagne and an intimate conversation with a loved one. Prices are what you would expect in NYC. Almost missed the place because you almost have to be on the same side of the street to see the sign. Venue is below street level. Would go again.

This is a cute little hidden gem with its prohibition era vibe. Everything feels dark and secretive here since you can sit in these booths surrounded by heavy curtains. It’s a great place to come if you want talk and catch up. I heard it gets livelier after 10/11. I’m not sure about the crowd but I think if you bring your own crew you’ll have a great time.

One of my favorite places in New York. A bit expensive but it’s worth it. Lovely drinks. Great service. Sexy atmosphere!

Fancy & Fantastic escape. Very sexy vibe. Interesting background & history.

Even though I expected a club type speakeasy, I found a place with an amazing vibe.

Was a nice place but but 2 for 1 Tuesday was not hosted by the blond lady proper very pore . Drinks were great though, great bar service ..

I found this place by accident, but it is such a nice vibe that we stayed and got a (very reasonably priced!) bottle.

I was there for 2 for 1 Tuesday and The food was great the drinks where great the bartender had great energy and great hosting but the blonde lady was mean and had no class

Place was small and a bit of a dump .Whiskey Drinks were made with low grade alcohol like Windsor whiskey or something .But you sure got charged for those drinks .

Very cozy & nice

I liked it until I received my check. It wasnt the cost. It was their failure to mention they added a 20% gratuity, and under the very low lighting, it was difficult to see. I began to leave a tip when I realized my check seemed a bit much. So I used my phones flashlight and immediately saw the reason service charge smh. The waitress should have said something. I wont return.

Love Flute! Come on Tuesdays for the 2-for-1 happy hour.

Intimate setting for Champagne Flights. Attentive staff. Particularly enjoyed visiting after dinner and a show.

Celebrated my 40th Birthday and had a blast, staff is friendly, as well as the guests

Great place. 4th year attending groups holiday party there and worth it each time

Very cozy and intimate bar. I recommend to go on Tuesday as there is a HH 2 cocktails for the price of .

Exceptional and elegant!In your travels of Manhattan, you may stroll past or not even be aware of Flute Champagne Bar, a sophisticated, if dated, lounge tucked down a steep flight of narrow stairs that will take you back to the 1920s, 1930s, with curtained booths, tables, and a bar, featuring a selection of champagnes, by the glass or bottle, and an accompanying array of food items to enjoy them with.Dimly lit, with friendly, welcoming staff, Flute features VERY late hours (open until 4am on weekends!!!) and extremely reasonable prices for what they offer.Reservations are not required, although, mine was graciously accepted to ensure a specific seating.Visit, raise a glass of bubbly, and toast your own good fortune.

Was a great vibe and was super chill. The drinks were really good. Very close to Times Square and broadway.

Maddie was awesomeeeeeee ! Great host appreciate you love ❤️

The place is quite nice - however I feel forced to put one star because I have never treated so poorly - the barman has been extremely impolite to all the participants of the night, and at times he was aggressive and verbally abusive. Absolutely unacceptable level of service. Especially for a place with prices definitely above average I would expect at least an average service. Not recommended.

Sweet staff and delicious drinks!

Nice fairly romantic spot but too cramped, bad lighting and terrible music. The bartenders are the WORST I HAVE EVER been attended to. Such bad attitudes. Theyd rather do side work than get your drink.DONT waste your time going here! There are nicer midtown bars to go and have a good time

We did a mixology class with Eric and he was very knowledgeable and even let us change the final drink we made to one of our own choosing! (Espresso martinis and they were delicious!)

The original speakeasy of speakeasies founded by Texas Guinan

We were served champagne that was warm and flat and server was somewhat rude. Wasn’t worth the hassle of sending back so we paid, tipped, and left. Nice ambience and very comfortable seat cushions.

One of the coolest lounges Ive ever visited. Super chill vibes with low red lighting and plush couches. The menu was nice, food was great, and prices very reasonable, and the staff were all chill too!!

Still exactly as I remembered it. Great service, drinks, and atmosphere.

Flute is a cozy environment with a diverse selection of music that makes you feel at home.

Nice place it’s quiet but it needs some update in the interiors

Only 1 server but he tried to do his best. Food was meh. But wonderful atmosphere very laid back with melow cool jazz music.

I attended a private event here. Its a small bar underground but what a beautiful, cozy, intimate atmosphere. Its filled with cozy little sitting areas where you can enjoy the company of friends or a date. Our group had a wonderful night at the Flute

Awesome venue. An old speakeasy. Very cool.

Great historic place and great drinks. Highly recommend ending nite here!

Perhaps we came on the wrong night. It was a Monday night, after a concert at Carnegie Hall. Ambiance was great, although loud hip hop music as one of the options doesnt say Speak Easy some music tracks were very fitting for the place. Two stars are for the decor and a well made drink. But service was sub par. I had the Antoinette and the other party had the Kir Royale both were really good. Server brought drinks, disappeared and never came back. My husband would have liked another drink but after getting up, looking around for someone and after standing in the middle of the place right in front of the bar...crickets. Nobody to be found. He said lets go. Still not a sign of anyone. Went up to bar, there was a woman sitting on a iPad, I thought at first a customer, I asked if anyone was around to settle up...she jumped up, called out a name then walked to the door and our server was outside chatting and smoking all that time with the bartender. I dont begrudge someone a break but maybe say Im going on break, did you want another drink or your bill As I was settling bill the lady with laptop started discussion with bartender about FB groups and which ones to join pretty much zero interaction with me as a customer whilst Im paying for my two $18 drinks.

Cozy, old-school atmosphere. Drinks are good but on the pricey side. Several nooks in the lounge area comfortably accommodate small groups.

The bartender was so sweet. They had a huge party taking up most of the space, and they cleared a way to the bar for me. The atmosphere is lovely. It was a bit loud from the party gathering, but I will definitely come back.

Amazing service. Drinks were pretty good too

Cool vibe and its in the basement sort of like a speakeasy. Interesting seating like little couches and little private areas. Romantic. My only criticism was that the atmosphere would be better served by playing jazz or a very easy listening rather then the harder rock that was too loudly playing. But thats my opinion.

Live jazz on Wednesdays. Decent food, good service.

We had a very Happy New Year celebration at Flûte to close out 2022! Great space that offers a bit of privacy so you feel like it is your own or you can opt to get up and dance. Either way you cant go wrong with a champagne celebration.

Flute bar is a lovely, intimate place where you can sit in a private niche with your date or small gathering of friends and really relax. Located in midtown west and convenient to subways. The ambiance is dreamlike and charmingly retro. The drinks and food very good and best of all, the staff is friendly and welcoming. Wednesday is Jazz Night, where a small group is offered for your pleasure, as well 7:00-10:00. Highly recommend.Marty Elkins

Very down to earth speakeasy vibe. A nice hide-out from the touristy places around.

Nice vibe...worth the trip...but just drinks

I have walked by this place a thousand times and never gone in, and never heard anyone talk about it. What a treasure. An intimate, romantic subterranean speakeasy style cocktail bar with a strong focus on Champagne and sparkling wine. Be sure and give your eyes a chance to adjust because it is quite dark in there, and be aware that the tables can be reserved ahead of time to avoid any drama. I particularly favor Table #18, a soft velvet lined nook with heavy drapes to close off the rest of the bar and have privacy for intimate conversations. The place has a long history running back to Prohibition, and if it isnt too busy the staff will happily tell you the stories.

Went at 12 on a Saturday, completely dead, literally only 1 other person there. Disappointing.

Excelent service, Michell, Ana Liz and Erick are the best!!!

Excellent ambiance, drinks and music was amazing!

Cool atmosphere. Champagne by the glass at reasonable prices

Reserved yesterday for the large party size a few weeks ago and even confirmed with the bar via email before the day. Arrived at the place on time but the door was locked so we called them - what we heard back was that the bar is closed due to a special event. NOT A SINGLE MESSAGE WAS SENT TO NOTIFY THIS PRIOR TO OUR RESERVATION. This is how they run their business. 🤦‍♂️

Nice spot, 1st time going to a champagne bar/lounge. order did not come correct 1st time but everything worked out...would visit again.

Nice low-key lounge but its a bit pricey.

Flute is a little hard to find because it is a floor down from the street. Just take a short flight of stairs from the sidewalk, and you’ll be taken away from the bustle of Midtown Manhattan into an intimate drinking den. It is very romantic (really good date sport!) and their champagne/ wine selection is pretty good. Ah, they also have beer and cute cocktailsTuesday is Champagne Happy Hour day – perfect girls night out!! Definitely my favorite wine spot in midtown

Horrible customer service when it came to making reservations. Intimate setting, however the staff was very rude.

Beautiful place, with a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend this Bar for a romantic date, a celebration, or any occasions. I loved the drinks, and the music. The staff is welcoming, very friendly…5 stars

Loved it. Fantastic atmosphere. Great service.

Beautiful interior

No one there empty..maybe because holiday ..but still..

Love this place! Would definitely recommend this to my friends and family great staff & drinks of course

Great little evening nightcap hideaway. Love the atmosphere and the cheese plate. The bar menu was obviously catering to its champagne niche, so a bit thin for those that arent as into the bubbly, but we both found very tasty drinks. Love it!

Really cozy atmosphere to celebrate adults party as birthday party. Its the kind of place where you can talk with your guests under the light music in the background with a glass of wine or champagne. The management and the barmen are really helpful and you can bring kosher catering too. Second time I celebrated a party at Flûte bar!

Oh I could live in this champagne bar, between the bubbles and truffle fries, I fell madly in love with this place. Plus it has the feeling of being oh so French!Flute is always a good time! There are so many champagnes to choose from, there is something for everyone. They always have specials during happy hour, so make sure that you ask about their two for one specials. There are little plates to nosh on, you cant go wrong with those truffle fries. Ever.

Great place for drinks. Amazing atmosphere

Went to Flute last night for boyfriends 43rd birthday. The place is super romantic and provides a perfect intimate setting. Seats and booths are burgundy velvet. Music was a variety of neosoul and light pop played at conversation level. Bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and champagnes and made great suggestions. Since we were celebrating a birthday, at midnight they played a birthday song and brought out champagne and strawberries for my BF which totally made his night. I will definitely be back to spend more intimate evenings.

It was an elegant experience. The service was impeccable. Wish there were few more food options.

Good cocktails! Very cozy and quiet!

Unless youve got incredibly deep pockets, this place certainly isnt somewhere that you would spend all night... On that basis please let this put you off. Cocktails here are very good and the building has some really interesting prohibition history that isnt so hard to imagine in the interior. It does come with a health warning: let your eyes adjust! Its initially very dark inside.

Great little intimate/romantic spot... service was super slow when I went despite being one of maybe 3 couples in the whole spot that night. But I enjoyed it.. great jazz.

Interesting place. nice vibe

Beautiful relaxing atmosphere. Service was impeccable.

This is probably my most favorite Jazz club on this planet. I love the ambiance and the bands! The food selection is impeccable to say the least and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is perfect.

We have been to Flute numerous times. Great service. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Really good musicians and singer but when they stopped to take a break, the playlist was reggaeton. Weird !The food was ok...

Great selection, wanted to love the place. Nice private seating nooks, but it is a bit worn and the service was mediocre. The food list is not very extensive

Come on Wednesday to listen to live jazz bands and relax.

Great atmosphere and staff. Very intimate

Great mocktails and overall relaxing vibe.

Love the history of this place! It is a former speakeasy owned by a retired dancer. The champagne was good and the service was wonderful. The decor inside is so appropriate. I will be back there again

One of the best bar in New York City!Amazing champagne list, cozy atmosphere and great staff. If you find yourself in midtown, do not hesitate to go!

Went here for a speed dating event and really liked the feel of the place. Dim lighting but not too dark, friendly staff, free coat check, comfy seating. I would definitely go back and check this place out on my own.

Cozy and private atmosphere coupled with innovative, champagne based cocktails. This place is a gem!

Delicious drinks, terrible service. I was the only person in the bar and the bar tender completely ignored me while flirting with a co work the entire time i was there. Im not sure that he said more than 5 words to me. I had to flag him down when my drink was empty despite a completely empty bar and restaurant. As a former bar tender, I never give less than 20% but this 20% pained me.

A fine establishment with a wonderful staff. We have held multiple receptions at Flute and they never fail to impress. Quite the drink menu too. Five out of five stars!

I must stop when we are in New York. It is an upscale beautiful champagne and cocktail bar with excellent friendly bartenders and terrific drinks. A hole in the wall that is a necessary stop when in New York. It is a memorable time

Dont judge me but, I may have tried everything on the drink menu.

A great place to take your date. It has a very intimate atmosphere. The music is average except Wednesdays that they have live Jazz.

Very unfriendly cossack bartender bouncer types complete with accents. Weird vibe not the place for drinks and laughs.

Great ambiance, and the bartender was very friendly

Great atmosphere. Almost speakeasy-like atmosphere with great cocktails and live music.

NICE IF YOU LIKE SPENDING YOUR ENTIRE PAYCHECK TO ONLY GET SLIGHTLY BUZZED.

I was there with my husband last weekend and we had unforgettable time. The atmosphere in this place was so romantic people who work there were on point. Thank you very much.

Amazing bar with amazing champagne tasting and amazing bartenders. Very cozy and pleasant located in historical building. Absolutely love places like that.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. There was only one other group of people in the bar when we arrived and the waitress, hostess and bartender were all rude as hell. It was our first time being there and we felt super unwelcomed due to how rude the staff treated us. We asked for suggestions on champagne and their response was literally there’s so many options .. choose one. Bathroom was also not the cleanest and champagne was lukewarm .. Stay far away!

Love this place, I wish I would go more often!

Terrible service… would not recommend at all !! Plus the owner tried to blackmail me to remove my comment! Customer run away!

Unfortunately, not as elegant as projected.

Wonderful place, even though its Midtown, its still affordable. A quaint place with a great atmosphere. The waiters are on point and the drinks are great.

Cozy place for couples with little booths for some privacy. The drinks are good and all cocktails are modified with champagne but theyre still a bit pricey for what you get. Also give the snacks a try!

Enjoyed stopping by for Tuesday’s champagne happy hour. Friendly service, nice relaxed atmosphere. Will be back!

Nice place but its wildly dark

A small but cozy locale. I got a beer, but probably shouldve tried the cocktails.

Great atmasphere and a huge selection of drinks. Not only champagne but mixed drinks and beer. Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Very intimate spot to relax and talk quietly to someone special.