Bar Snack

"In the East Village, Bar Snack feels like a cozy house party with ’70s music, a wood-paneled counter hugging the central bar, and Twisted Tea coolers (don’t knock ‘em until you try them). It’s a great little spot for a weeknight cocktail, or the first drink of your weekend night. And for all you non-martini drinkers who feel like they’re missing out on the tiny ’tini trend, there’s a seasonal, snack-sized snaquerie—we loved one with clementines and spices. The drinks are stiff and all under $18, and you can pair them with a few substantial snacks, like a $10 hot dog loaded with onion jam, hot pickle, and chips. photo credit: Eric Medsker photo credit: Eric Medsker" - Will Hartman

"Bar Snack has opened from bartender Iain Griffiths (most recently head of brand at Empirical Spirits), in partnership with Oliver Cleary (owner behind one of Greenpoint’s best dive bars Minnows). Bar Snack divides cocktail sizes into “One & Some’s”, “Crushers”, and “Big Licks.” There are strawberry and snap pea drinks, margaritas with apricot, pumpkin spice espresso martinis, and more. A full menu will follow in January, but the bar will start with snacks like Cool Ranch deviled eggs, peanut butter noodles, and lamb kofta sandwiches." - Emma Orlow

"As Empirical Spirits stalls on opening the doors of its hotly-anticipated Bushwick distillery, Iain Griffiths previously part of the project, is opening a bar of their own. Bar Snack is on the way to the East Village at 92 Second Avenue (between Fifth and Sixth streets), in partnership with Oliver Cleary (owner behind one of Greenpoint’s best dive bars Minnows). It’s aiming to open in November and will be the latest to spotlight snack-sized cocktails, joining spots like Tusk Bar and Milady’s." - Emma Orlow