Accidental Bar
Bar · East Village
98 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009
Highlights
Sake bar with Japanese small plates & quirky tasting notes
Sake bar with Japanese small plates & quirky tasting notes
"An anything-goes Alphabet City bar that mixes casual nightlife—drag queen bingo and playful crowd-pleasers—with a mission to broaden sake knowledge. The list includes approachable and quirky options like nigori (cloudy) sakes with humorous tasting notes, making it a lively entry point for newcomers." - Shana Clarke
"After spending an hour or two at Accidental Bar, you'll walk away knowing a lot more about sake than when you walked in. The selection here, which changes regularly, is riddled with descriptions like “for my geeks!” and “holy water for the god of sake,” and all of the food on the short menu is meant to bring out different flavors in your beverage. Most of all, this small place just feels like a party where you could either hang with your friends or take a date." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"You might already know you like sake, but do you know exactly which variety you like and what season to drink it in? Starting Friday, June 11th, you can sip and learn about sake at a brand new bar on Avenue C in Alphabet City (that took over the Lois space). Accidental Bar’s mission is to teach New Yorkers about sake in the same way they might learn about wine from a tasting - but in a completely casual and fun atmosphere. The new bar is run by Austin Power, a sake sommelier who has been working in the industry for 12 years - and there’s seating available inside and out. You can book a reservation here." - hannah albertine
"Just like you, Accidental Bar is fun and quirky. They specialize in sake here, and the menu is full of tasting notes like “karaoke!” and “vesper martini vibes!” The Alphabet City space has the feel of a trendy studio apartment that was converted into a bar, and there are a few snacks like scallop crudo and pickled vegetables that you can pair with sake." - bryan kim
"Accidental Bar represents the newest sake bar on the guide, but it’s also already one of our favorites. The energy here feels unpretentious and fun, and you can learn a ton about sake without realizing it. The owner, Austin Power, has spent over a decade working in sake at places like Satsko and Tokyo Record Bar. He organizes the menu geographically from the North to South of Japan, and uses descriptions like “summer BBQ creamed corn,” “stiff paloma vibes,” or, “like someone spiked your Sprite at prom.” Hang out at the bar and ask the staff questions about the menu - that’s the best way to experience Accidental Bar." - hannah albertine
