The Cabinet Mezcal Bar

Really cool mezcal and cocktails bar in the east village. So many types of tequila to choose from. We enjoyed the tacos as well !

ALPHABET CITY STAND UP! One of the beautiful hidden gems of AC. Im workshopping that acronym so bear with me.If you like Mezcal, you need to come here. Trust me, I am a mezcal expert. I took one 60 minute mezcal mixology class when I was in Mexico City and ended up getting too turnt to retain anything, but an expert nonetheless.I have been a few times and its hit or miss on whether it is packed or not.Crowd or no crowd, the staff has always been accommodating and patient.They have a FANTASTIC happy hour where they have a flight of Mezcal for $18. Be careful, as that and a Paloma will have you leaning when you walk out of there.I Fd up and didnt take pics of the drinks when I went, so thats on me. Ive tried the mezcal flight, paloma, classic marg, peach margarita, and the cinnamon marg. Essentially everything on the happy hour menu ahahahaha.My favorites were the Paloma & cinnamon marg. Quality that is.Also, the little $3 tacos are the cutest little things Ive ever seen. And yummy.Love this place and it would be a great date spot fellas👀!!!!

We came for a drink on the terrace on Friday night, one of the first warm nights. There was a storm, and the rain was pretty heavy, but we didnt get wet. It was really nice to hear the thunder and raindrops, and all the little birds in the nearby tree. We ordered a flight of mezcal and a $3 beer since it was happy hour. The indoor bar looked really good too. I feel like it would pretty cool to come back for cocktail . The waiters were nice too. A good time.

I met a young man on the bus the other day and he recommended. It is so welcoming Very causing The stuff is amazing If youre looking for. A little quiet corner just to hang out at this is the place.

Happy hour drinks were great especially the Paloma. However that $9 for 2 chicken tacos was very sad. It was tortilla with a couple of chicken pieces with slapped on sauce.

Interesting and tasty drink menu based on Mezcal and Rye cocktails, but other spirits are also available. They definitely worked to make sure we enjoyed our drinks - we will be back! In case you were a fan of Mace that has this spot before The Cabinet, its the same owners but different mixology.

The mezcal selection here is insane (especially the clay distilled mezcal flight 🙂‍↕️) and so delicious. Very cool environment and friendly people too, absolutely had a blast

Rented the private room for my birthday and had the best time! Staff was incredible- very friendly and helpful and attentive. The room was really nice and great ambiance. And the food and drink were top notch. I would highly recommend this for a private event! Very fairly priced too :)

We stopped in for a cocktail and a snack early on a Thursday evening and had a fantastic experience!Diego, our bartender was super friendly, professional and clearly experienced. The drinks he made us - the “Strawberry Apology” and the “Zapateado” were delightful and had complex and interesting flavors.He recommended the “Maruchan con Mayonnaise” to us for a snack and it was SO good. Such an unusual dish on the face of it, combining ramen noodles with mayo, cheese, corn, and scallions, but absolutely delicious. A perfect comfort food. We also had the tamale and the chorizo quesadillas which were extremely tasty and really hit the spot.The interior of the space is thoughtfully decorated - dark green walls with tasteful gothic and industrial accents - and the overall vibe was just great. We can’t recommend this place enough and will certainly be back soon!!Edit: I have lived near this place for almost a year now and have been back multiple times with friends and also alone for a quick afternoon refreshing drink. I have NEVER had a bad experience. The cocktails continue to be delicious, and the bartenders continue to be lovely, warm, and hospitable. Oh and also the small bites they offer continue to be super tasty!! You have to check this place out - it’s such a hidden gem!!

If you love mezcal, youll love this place. Came here for a few quick rounds of drinks. Additionally, we tried the little $3 tacos, and they were pretty good. For drinks, I had the cinnamon margarita & the LA Primavera margarita. Theyre a couple dollars cheaper if you visit during happy hour like we did. The staff is attentive, but it might be crowded, it might not. It was only half full when we visited. Give them a look if youre in the area.

Amazing selection of mezcals, many of which I have never seen in New York before. This is hands down the best mezcal bar in New York if not the country. The cocktails are great too. This is a serious place but the enthusiasm of the staff makes it fun too. Dont wait. If you dont already love mezcal this bar is the perfect place to learn the differences and find what you like best. The Best.

Mexican-themed bar! Love the 2nd drink from top down (pocasito or something like that). We also tried the $40 flight you put what in there and that was really fun as well. Bartender was super nice and gave us each half a shot at the end.

This place was horrific. One of the drinks tasted like iced red wine vinegar, the frozen marg had no flavor, alcohol, and was watery, and the last drink smelled like a foot and was entirely unbearable. Overall, the libations were very poorly crafted and I will most certainly not be returning to this establishment.

Fun spot with craft spirits and a helpful staff of NYers who appreciate our neighborhood. Prices reflect quality of the spirits and while not cheap are not in the gouging range. Hope they stick around and give them some business. The AC and fans in the back keep it cooler than up front.

Went for the FREE mezcal tasting, featuring the oxacan adventure, and were so impressed by the quality of the spirits and the instructor led presentation! The staff were great and we’d definitely go back for more of their happy hour margs. A hidden gem for sure!

Amazing drinks and incredibly friendly staff. Highly recommend!

They partnered with miracle pop up to fill the entire place with Christmas decorations. SO cute and festive! The menu is also Christmas themed as well.It wasn’t that packed when I went a few days ago but I’m sure it will be soon

Came here for the Cocktail Making Class. Had a good experience. The Tacos and Tamales were authentic!

Best staff, easy perfect vibe. Great date spot.

We had an amazing time here to celebrate our anniversary! Got a happy hour flight (only $18!) which came with 3 mezcals selected by the bartender, as well as some light snacks. Super friendly staff, and some amazing rare mezcals. Will definitely be back!!

Really lovely cocktails and good vibes but Lordy they need more support behind the bar. Not exaggerating that I waited 20 minutes for a drink

Probably the best Mezcal bar in Manhattan. Greg has an amazing selection of mezcales from all over Mexico!

We went during the Miracle on 9th Street pop up and it was such a cute spot! The tacky yet tasteful Christmas decor and variety of Christmas music made the vibe super festive.We were seated immediately after arrival, and were told of the 90 min table limit. Drinks were all very distinct and unique - we got the Grandma Got Run Over By A T-Rex, Christmas Cricket, and Santa’s Little Helper. Took a while to get our drinks, but they were well worth the wait. Each came in a fun, different themed glass. Would highly recommend the Christmas Cricket if you’re into minty drinks & coconut / pandan flavors. Check this place out if you’re looking for a cute holiday bar!

The vibes and staff here are so fun and cute. The drinks aren’t crazy expensive and it’s definitely a great vibe for a cute date. I wasn’t a big fan of 3 out of 4 drinks we got. The naked and famous was 10/10, their version of an espresso martini (zapateado) was okay, but the caminante tasted like spicy cough syrup and the tiranosaurio was just straight Mindoro (insanely sweet apple). Might give this place one more try but would absolutely order something different.

Had a reservation here for a few weeks, we wanted to enjoy some mezcal tastings after dinner for my partners birthday. She is a mezcal lover, so this was going to be a fun little stop. Instead of letting us know, they just canceled our reservation that day and didnt tell us. We walked over to realize a private party was taking place and at this point we saw the resy email saying it was canceled earlier that day. Hey guys, just make a phone a call, send a text, show any ounce of care and service. Pathetic really considering we work in this industry and would simply never be this careless. Had the res for weeks, and you waited until the day of to cancel and couldnt even reach out?? Yuck.

Lets hope this fifth or so cocktail concept in this location succeeds! The place feels more low key than before, and also a bit more going their own way instead of being yet another cocktails place. The focus on mezcals is interesting and welcome.

Awesome spot! Great vibes, delicious drinks, and the bartenders are super friendly. Can’t wait to go back.

A bar of scammers. In happy hour ($ 5 for beer and $ 8 for wine advertised), having a bill of $ 61 for 4 beers and 2 glasses of wine is a bad joke !!Without tips... I never come back.

Great mezcal drinks and atmosphere!

Noah and his staff have a world class selection of Agave sprits. A must for Tequila and mezcal fans.

Extremely mediocre margarita. Alright Paloma. All for a pretty pricey point. Servers were friendly

Small, dark, loud and has one of the best mezcal selections I’ve seen in the US. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Must visit.

The mezcal flight deal at happy hour is really a tremendous deal.

Amazing place, amazing cocktails. Diego is a phenomenal bartender and craft cocktail master!

If you love agave based spirits or rye whiskeys, this is the place for you! if Janelli is working, you will be in good hands, shes awesome!

More rare bottles than you can shake a stick at, and the best service you could ask for from knowledgeable staff with a passion for the magic spirit. Go to this quiet cornerstone of the mezcal world for the arroqueno. Stay for the fondue.

Came at opening time to check out the Xmas vibe to see if I wanted to book a reservation for a group of friends - but even though the place was dead empty the host wouldn’t even let us in just to peek without a reservation. Did I say it was dead empty and when you looked on Resy every single reservation time was available? Yeah no thanks. I don’t do gate-keeping attitude from a kid in a cheap Santa suit at empty, cheap looking bars in the middle of the day.

Agave as far as the eye can see, whats not to like?

Some friends and I did a mezcal tour in Puebla, Mexico. The theme of the tour is that the artisanal / small batch nature of mezcal makes it almost impossible to commercialize and export to the US - the mezcal you buy in the store is not “authentic mezcal”. My response was - “we’ll damn, that mezcal bar in my neighborhood in NYC must be a shame”. The tour guide said “you mean The Cabinet? No they’re legit”… enough said

The Cabinet has, without a doubt, the best taco in the east village. $3 per taco at the time of writing, it beats the spots charging $5 - $8 per taco by miles. Cocktails are in the $15 range and appropriately priced for the imaginative flavors and precise execution. $6 beers and ciders for those who desire. Beautiful interior, friendly staff. Recommended.

Super cute spot with cozy, comfy seating in the back room. Our server Jacob was so patient and kind with our large party. Drinks are delicious! Definitely coming back ❤️

Great mezcal selection, staff, and vibe! Let Diego guide you!

Lovely place with good with good service. The mezcal flight is a must try

Terrible service and the worst margarita Ive ever had in my life.

Came here to try some interesting mezcals and was not disappointed! The Deviations flight was fun to sample and share, and the bartender was super knowledgeable. They even brought out a surprise free snack later in the night. On a Weds night the place had good energy, but not too crowded or loud.

Great interior with intimate seating! Definitely a must-go for anyone who is even slightly into tequila or mezcal

The largest selection of agave spirits from all over Mexico 🇲🇽

If you love mezcal, friendly staff and you get lucky to see the owner around, you are going to love this place.

Amazing tequila and mezcal flights! bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable. cant wait to come back!!!!

Place was fine, but added my tip on my bill and was very dark and didnt realize. Feels a little sleezy to do that and not have it clearly marked. Guess my waiter made 40%...

Unimpressive menu of food and cocktails. Selection was very limited and, of the cocktails our group tried, the only good one was the caminante. Tamales were way overpriced ( $6+tip/tax each) and a bit dry but not terrible. There werent really other good food options.Wouldnt recommend unless youre specifically going for mezcal flights.

Losing one star because they need better food selection. Great mezcal selection.

Fan of this bar. It was a Miracle location during the holidays which was super fun. But it’s also a lovely place normally.

Fantastic mezcal-centered cocktail bar! Enjoyed our hot chocolates and whiskey drinks outdoors.

Simple but delicious mezcal cocktails and a GREAT mezcal list. Not a place for dinner, but the small food menu is pretty dope for pairing with agave spirits

The bar, the drinks, the people, the atmosphere. Indeed one of the best spot in NYC you must try, and you will love it. Amazing cocktails and service.

The best mezcal bar in nyc, probably the best tequila bar in nyc too. Really great craft cocktails and a cozy atmosphere. A great date place.

Mezcal flights and tamales... what else do you need

The 5 stars is for this good old Miguel 🙌🏽

This bar has rye whiskey, tequila, and mexcal, to everything I’m allowed to consume as a part of my current diet, plus the decorations are nice so I have something to look at as I pass out

My favorite bar in New York

Great place for casual drinks!

Delicious cocktails and an awesome mezcal selection!

Great place nice people

This is your place for mezcal selection

Nothing special - decent drinks

Good vibes, good drink

Alejandro is awesome 🤙🏾

Nice place and nice people

Ask for the caminante !

Delicious drinks

Yes yes yes

A unique experience, the people and the staff... excellent... it is worth going and I will return... to the place... as many times as the opportunity arises.