Temple Bar

"Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones went to Temple Bar with Swift in September after dinner, according to People. The moody martini bar with its checked floor and disco ball closed in 2017, then reopened in 2021, with a very private looking entrance on Lafayette." - Melissa McCart

"Temple Bar in Nolita opened in 1989, then closed in 2017, and now it’s back in its original location. The space maintains its old hardwood-Art-Deco feel, but the cocktail program is completely up to date—largely on the strength of a long martini list that includes a version made with chili and celery. This might just be the darkest bar in Manhattan, and it's a good place to try to spot someone you recognize from social media, but don't forget to make a reservation. It can be tough to get a table, and the front bar area isn't nearly as pleasant as the clubby back room. " - bryan kim, kenny yang, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus

"A beautiful spot to enjoy a good drink at the end of a long day!" - My Orange Box

"Capacity: 9 It can be tough to get a table at Temple Bar even for a couple of people, so you should inquire about the private space if you're looking to get anything more than a handful of friends together there for a special occasion. The Art Deco-inspired bar is typically quite loud and dark, so you’ll probably want somewhere you can tuck away and hear your guests anyway. " - Nikko Duren, Bryan Kim, Neha Talreja

"Over the past year or so, cocktail bars like El Pingüino, Bandits, Eavesdrop, Temperance, the Nines, and Temple Bar have all launched on Resy (“You really, really won’t get into the new Temple Bar without a reservation,” Grub Street wrote)." - Emma Orlow