The Whiskey Ward

Fantastic spot for any whiskey lovers! Just stumbled upon this spot as we were coming back from a restaurant in this area and this place was amazing! The bartender was super friendly and helped me decide what cocktail I should get. My wife was pregnant at the time so he fixed her up some delicious mocktails. The whiskey selection is off the charts to be honest. I’m surprised I hadn’t heard much of this place - I wish they had a stronger marketing team (or maybe they like keeping things on the DL). The place never got too crowded which was awesome because you could easily hear the people at your table. They also have a pool table in the back for those looking to play. Will definitely be coming back here for a boys night! Highly recommend!

A twenty plus years old bar. Liked the diverse and extensive collection of 500 plus whisky bottles . They have everything from single malts to irish to japanese to bourbons and ryes. Casual welcoming atmosphere. Good to unwind and relax while one explores whiskies . What I like about this place is that they also do 1 ounce pours , which helps to taste more whiskies

Wanna enjoy and have a choice to over 100 types of whiskey and the best Bartenders/mixologist, you gotta go here.🔥🔥🔥. Joe and Kenny was excellent in picking whiskey based on your your preference of Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, etc, domestic or international. Flights are the best and for those who don't drink whiskey, the Ward do offer, rum, vodka, tequila and specialty drinks. 👍👍👍open after 5pm and closes late.

My friends and I had so much fun here! Went for a scotch tasting before an upcoming trip to Scotland…the four of us sat at the bar and the bartender, Sarah, was so so helpful/knowledgeable! She helped us taste a range of scotches from all over Scotland, as well as a bourbon and Irish Whiskey (to learn a little more about the difference between the three). And she worked within our desire to keep things pretty economical. She also recommended delicious cocktails…the Bourbon hunter and the one with lime and ginger were delicious, the first smooth/heavy, the second refreshing and light. Also the vibe is super chill/not pretentious. Sarah, thanks for a wonderful evening! We will be back!

Relaxing, grown folks vibe in there. Met with my bf there before going to a show in the area afterward. Very chill, masculine vibe there, and 2 female bartenders that assist you with picks. Just be honest about what you like, and they will find it for you. I said I liked spicy,sweet, rye types and got some picks that were amazing! Also, they have 1 pool table in there, which was a cool addition as well. Would come again!!

This is a very hidden bar that I just stumbled upon but I'm glad I found it. The variety of whiskeys that is available is incredible. If you aren't familiar with whiskey, you can order a flight and have the bartender surprise you. If you're not really a fan of whiskey, don't worry...they make other great drinks. I went during happy hour and had a margarita and it was A++. They don't have a kitchen with is fine but they have a partnership with a neighboring restaurant that you can order from and deliver to. But you're also able to bring food from anywhere else so you can fully customize your experience there. I went on a Friday and the bartender that I had was such a nice guy with great knowledge of his craft (which is a huge bonus). I will definitely be going there again. Highly recommend it!

My wife and I walked by the bar and decided to stay for the night. The area is nice and spacious. The environment was chill and welcoming. The night we went there was a regular was playing his soul mix playlist on the speakers and it just added to the aroma of the bar. The bartender was very nice. After a few drinks I asked them what they recommend and they mentioned their alcoholic tea lemonade, I think it had bourbon. I went with it and it was amazing. Just perfect! My wife and I had a great night, it wasn't packed at that moment so we were able to really enjoy the space, drinks, and each other.

One of my new favorite bars. Such a chill and cozy bar with a bartender. You don’t need to like whiskey to love being here. I like whiskey and this bar is a must go for any whiskey lover from bourbon and rye to scotch and Irish whiskey.

Fantastic spot for any whiskey lovers! Just stumbled upon this spot as we were coming back from a restaurant in this area and this place was amazing! The bartender was super friendly and helped me decide what cocktail I should get. My wife was pregnant at the time so he fixed her up some delicious mocktails. The whiskey selection is off the charts to be honest. I’m surprised I hadn’t heard much of this place - I wish they had a stronger marketing team (or maybe they like keeping things on the DL). The place never got too crowded which was awesome because you could easily hear the people at your table. They also have a pool table in the back for those looking to play. Will definitely be coming back here for a boys night! Highly recommend!

A twenty plus years old bar. Liked the diverse and extensive collection of 500 plus whisky bottles . They have everything from single malts to irish to japanese to bourbons and ryes. Casual welcoming atmosphere. Good to unwind and relax while one explores whiskies . What I like about this place is that they also do 1 ounce pours , which helps to taste more whiskies

Wanna enjoy and have a choice to over 100 types of whiskey and the best Bartenders/mixologist, you gotta go here.🔥🔥🔥. Joe and Kenny was excellent in picking whiskey based on your your preference of Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, etc, domestic or international. Flights are the best and for those who don't drink whiskey, the Ward do offer, rum, vodka, tequila and specialty drinks. 👍👍👍open after 5pm and closes late.

My friends and I had so much fun here! Went for a scotch tasting before an upcoming trip to Scotland…the four of us sat at the bar and the bartender, Sarah, was so so helpful/knowledgeable! She helped us taste a range of scotches from all over Scotland, as well as a bourbon and Irish Whiskey (to learn a little more about the difference between the three). And she worked within our desire to keep things pretty economical. She also recommended delicious cocktails…the Bourbon hunter and the one with lime and ginger were delicious, the first smooth/heavy, the second refreshing and light. Also the vibe is super chill/not pretentious. Sarah, thanks for a wonderful evening! We will be back!

Relaxing, grown folks vibe in there. Met with my bf there before going to a show in the area afterward. Very chill, masculine vibe there, and 2 female bartenders that assist you with picks. Just be honest about what you like, and they will find it for you. I said I liked spicy,sweet, rye types and got some picks that were amazing! Also, they have 1 pool table in there, which was a cool addition as well. Would come again!!

This is a very hidden bar that I just stumbled upon but I'm glad I found it. The variety of whiskeys that is available is incredible. If you aren't familiar with whiskey, you can order a flight and have the bartender surprise you. If you're not really a fan of whiskey, don't worry...they make other great drinks. I went during happy hour and had a margarita and it was A++. They don't have a kitchen with is fine but they have a partnership with a neighboring restaurant that you can order from and deliver to. But you're also able to bring food from anywhere else so you can fully customize your experience there. I went on a Friday and the bartender that I had was such a nice guy with great knowledge of his craft (which is a huge bonus). I will definitely be going there again. Highly recommend it!

My wife and I walked by the bar and decided to stay for the night. The area is nice and spacious. The environment was chill and welcoming. The night we went there was a regular was playing his soul mix playlist on the speakers and it just added to the aroma of the bar. The bartender was very nice. After a few drinks I asked them what they recommend and they mentioned their alcoholic tea lemonade, I think it had bourbon. I went with it and it was amazing. Just perfect! My wife and I had a great night, it wasn't packed at that moment so we were able to really enjoy the space, drinks, and each other.

One of my new favorite bars. Such a chill and cozy bar with a bartender. You don’t need to like whiskey to love being here. I like whiskey and this bar is a must go for any whiskey lover from bourbon and rye to scotch and Irish whiskey.

This place is a gem. I love the vibe. This bar is located LES by Delancy street, also kinda close to Chinatown which is walkable distance, about 15 mins from Grand Street. The bar has so many selection. Plus the prices are reasonable. The service and drinks were great. Kenny, the bartender is very attentive and great with customers. He makes very great drinks for my friend and I. My friend was the one who recommended to me and took me here. Definitely recommend to people who wants to chill after a long day at work and grab a drink with their buddies.

Much needed after what felt like the hottest day in NYC. I was looking for a happy hour spot and Whiskey Ward was near. They had just opened when I walked in so it was still a bit empty. Sat at the bar and was greeted by the bartender. I ordered my drink and sat for a bit. This place seems like a local bar with regulars coming in and greeting everyone by their name. While enjoying my drink, I noticed the plethora of whiskey on the wall! The options are endless! I was in the mood for fries, but the food menu comes from a different kitchen that didn't open until 6pm which was kind of a bummer!

I came here for after-dinner drinks on a Monday night. There were only 5 other patrons in the bar. They had lots of high top tables for seating. They also had a pool table. The bartender gave us water and told us to order drinks at the bar whenever we were ready. We tried the Ginger Snap and Mexican Mule cocktails. Both were tasty. The Ginger Snap had a nice tanginess to it, but the pear flavor was very subtle. As the name suggests, this is the place to come for whiskey. They had a huge selection including some flights and tasting options. The bar was very laid back. They were playing great 80s rock music and showing Pulp Fiction and Carrie on the TV screen. A couple of the patrons were drinking alone. It seems like it would have a cool, neighborhood vibe on more crowded nights. The bathroom was clean.

Unbelievable whisky selection, with extremely fair prices. Go here if you want to try great whiskies at good prices. Not really anything else to say, but I'll run through a few of the specific whiskies I tried and the fair prices: - Dalmore Cigar Malt -- I believe it was $14/oz, I got an oz. Honestly loved this whisky, maybe my favorite of the night. - Macallan 18 -- $25/oz, got an oz. Honestly? A fantastic price for this whisky. I recently saw this at another bar for $80 a pour...stoked to get to try this at a reasonable price. - Glenfarclas 25 -- I think $17/oz? Was surprised at how much I disliked this whisky...saccharine sweetness to it. But fair price, nonetheless. I also saw Weller 12 for I believe $15/oz? Didn't get that as I'm not a massive bourbon fan, but I do know that's not a bad price.

I came here after dinner. The place was pretty packed. I tried a few whiskey cocktails. They have a nice selection of whisky.

I would say this is best whiskey bar in Tri-state area. They have a vast selection. They do one-ounce flights . Their bartenders understand your quirks and just want you to drink. What more is there is to it...

Stumbled upon this place on accident & I must say I will be returning. I was very Impressed with the selection of whiskeys , furthermore impressed with the price! For nyc this may be my go-to spot. Kenny the bartender made some very curated drinks & even Reccommended that hottie toddy which I thoroughly enjoyed & hadn't had in a very long time. Kenny made my friend's old fashioned muddled fresh & compliments to Kenny he was very attentive and you can tell takes pride in his barista skills. I will be returning for more excellent cocktails.

Fine place to grab a drink but not the best cocktails. The whiskey ward has a pool table and it was not very busy on the Friday night that we visited. From a music perspective, they played quite a bit of Michael Jackson. I ordered a sazerac and it was one of the worst that I have had. I thought a whiskey bar would get a whiskey cocktail correct, but I guess that was a tall ask. The selection of whiskey is fantastic and I tried a couple scotches. Overall, I would recommend the whiskey bar for the whiskey and for carrying out conversations at a comfortable speaking volume.

What a great no bullshit place to get any variety of whiskey you want at a very fair price Cheers!

Haven't written a review in a long time, but felt compelled to write one for this place. Went here to celebrate my birthday and had an INCREDIBLE experience! Let me just say, the selection is unrivaled. The prices are also very fair across the board, especially by NYC standards. You can find incredible whiskeys at all price points and try a lot of awesome stuff. The staff is amazing. They're both knowledgeable and friendly (this is sometimes hard to find in NYC). They also bought me a birthday shot, which was unexpected but super nice! Also, there is space in this place (it's not cramped) and it wasn't overcrowded. I also appreciated that the bathrooms were really nice and clean (not always common in NYC either). I can't say enough about this place. If you're looking to try special whiskeys or celebrate a special occasion, this is the place. Can't wait to go back.

Ok. So let's get serious. This is my favorite bar, not only in the LES, but in all of NYC (they have unseated Fraunces Tavern for me). Unless I'm traveling for work (which is a lot), you will find me at the bar every Thursday night. Jennifer is the queen of all bartenders. She has it all under control and makes me the most perfect Old Fashioned ever. And don't get me started on her perfect Guinness pour. My first time here I had a whiskey flight that included Pappy 23 yr. Amazing. Honestly the best whiskey bar for people who aren't up their own asses and want a no bullshit, drink your f*cking drink kinda bar. If you're lucky and drunk enough, you might catch us regulars singing at the tops of our lungs to whatever Jennifer has chosen for the night's playlist, which always slaps.

What a gem on the lower east side. Hundreds of bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, scotches, etc. Prices are reasonable for the area and bartenders are all friendly and helpful with recommendations. Can't speak to the food, but it looked good as it passed by!

This was our 2nd stop on our first night out in NYC. Perfect place to have a drink with family and friends. It's busy but found a spot for three to sit at the bar. Not too noisy so we had a chance to continue to talk and catch up until our late dinner reservation time. Perfect! GREAT service. I will go back here next time we are in NYC.

The Whiskey Ward's one of my favorite bars in the world. It doesn't have the broadest selection of whiskies (that'd be Jack Rose in DC, or even Copper & Oak a few blocks away). It doesn't have the best prices (that'd be Avenue Pub in New Orleans). It isn't the prettiest, by a long shot (sorry, guys!). But it's the bar to which I return time and time again, and pretty much every time I have the pleasure of finding myself in New York. The Whiskey Ward's a place where I've enjoyed sampling many a dram with old friends. This is a classic, no-frills, quasi-dive bar that happens to have a hell of a whiskey collection. Wood paneling in abundance? Check. Chalkboards with the day's specials and the current bottles? Check. Barrels that double as tables? Double-check. One thing I appreciate about The Whiskey Ward, and wish more bars would do, is keep an up-to-date stock list on their website. Admittedly, it'd a lot of effort, and bottles will come in and out of rotation as they are finished. But as a true scotch fan, I enjoy poring over a menu and deciding what I want to try in advance -- or, for that matter, deciding whether a bar is even worth visiting. These guys have a healthy collection of rare and expensive bottles, although I think that they shine in the mid- to high-range, where they price their pours much more affordably than other New York establishments. I didn't splurge on my last trip there, but a 17-year old Signatory Cask Strength Laphroaig was mighty tempting. Whiskey Ward also features bottles from upstart American independent bottler Single Cask Nation and a lot of coveted bottles of American bourbon or rye, such as Kentucky Owl, Parker's Heritage, and Whistlepig Boss Hog Black Prince. One important note: The Whiskey Ward serves its whiskies with true 2-ounce pours, which is a rarity. In comparison, most of its competitors serve 1.5-ounce pours, and their price per pour is higher than this place. I'm not really sure how they do it, but I'm not going to complain about the wide range of high-end scotches that they offer at under $20. Even better, if you want to try more, you can ask for a 1-ounce pour for half the price.

Now this is my kinda bar. I mean-- not completely. I'm not inclined to the whole dive bar appeal but I'm a bit of a whiskey fiend and this place has more bottles of whiskey than most bars have of bottles in general. The board in the back can get confusing because of the vast selection but they have a handy dandy whiskey bible to peruse. I was looking for an educational experience and letting the bartender know this, she was excited to oblige. Bourbons, American/Canadian ryes, peak/funk (what she calls it), there's so much to grasp and because of their flight system, it was a fun learning experience. I got to try all these rare drinks in one sitting. A flight of 3 rounds out to $20 or so. The lady I came with ordered the Sweet Tea. Definitely sweet and definitely strong... not so much tea-y. There's pool and darts in the back. Again, not my thing but I think I can come around to the idea of sipping and shooting.

This place seems like a cool place to hang out for the whiskey lovers. It does get packed and has a rustic look. My bartender was nice and friendly and reminded me to close my tab when I was heading out. I just got an old fashioned and it was strong and tasted like how it should. I came here to meet someone and just had a drink so cant comment much. Overall, I had a really good time here and a memorable one.

Great whiskey bar with LOTS of options! Came here twice, once when it was SUPER crowded on a weekend night and another time when it just opened for the night. Felt very different both times. When it's crowded, you can barely move around and you don't feel like you want to "enjoy" a drink of whiskey, but rather a drink to drink. However, when the place is quieter without much people, very cozy place to enjoy whiskey. Like I said, lots of options with prices ranging about $10-20 per pour. I recommend doing the flight, which is 3 1 oz pours (costing half of the listed price of whatever whiskey you order) if you want to try the whiskey. The bartenders are very helpful and give very good suggestions. They also have a pool table, which is a good thing to do on the side. Overall, I'm a fan of this place!

Ever since I heard my favorite whiskey bar closed earlier this year, I have been thinking about what other bar could possibly take up that mantle. Then it came to me - what about The Whiskey Ward? I dropped in here as so many have before me (and hopefully many more to come) after enjoying a nice dinner in the LES area. My friends and I were in the mood for whiskey and stumbled across this place. We were pleasantly surprised by the rustic feel of the wooden decor while I was taken aback by the extensive list of pours on offer scrawled across a dozen boards hanging above the bar. The lack of pretension here goes as much for the bartenders as for the whiskey list, from your Johnnie Walker Red to a $66 small batch bourbon. Throw in the fact that you can choose any three whiskeys and form a custom flight? I'm sold. Drinking with friends who are less whiskey-inclined? Fear not - they have a strong but affordable cocktail program here using top shelf liquor as well as some good beers on draft and bottled. Now that I have started curating a whiskey collection at home, I am not entirely sure how often I will be frequenting bars of this variety in the future. But when I do, the first place I will be thinking of is here.

Whiskey Ward is a great alternative to go to on the Lower East side when you are kind of sick of the same usual dive spots. Or I was at least sick of the same usual spots. It was my first time there but I walked by a sign with marked down beers and wells for $4 until 8pm. My friend and I had already been drinking next door at Boss Tweeds and went for a nitecap after I tried to no avail to get my sister to join us. She was residing in a hotel three blocks away eating bbq with her husband. Still not over it. Things to take note: Pool table in the back. Awesome creepy looking paintings of Victorian Vampires. Free peanuts are placed in bowls on the tables. Being in that neither of us had eaten dinner and I probably hadn't eaten that day, we went to town on the nuts. Their whiskey selection is much better than their beer selection. Also, this is the spot if you want some more expensive and exotic whiskeys poured for you on the cheap.

Excellent selection of bourbon and other whiskeys. We totally fell in love with the quaint charm here. Highly recommended for any whiskey lover visiting the area.

Love this place! I hit it right when it opened on a Friday, so I was able to have lots of one on one time with the bartender.......who was amazing. Super cool guy, he knew his whiskey, and shared a pic of his own collection that was pretty impressive. He (I hate I forgot his name.....musta been the bourbon) even suggested the best stores to find the best prices for rare bottles. The bar is stocked, they serve flights of 3, and I was able to taste some bourbons I may never see again. Lots of speakeasies in the area to hit afterwards too!

I cannot recommend this place enough. We held an engagement party here for some dear friends who love their whiskey, and working with management at the Whiskey Ward (Sandee and Joe) was a breeze! They reserved a space for us on a Friday night, had a very reasonable minimum for our party (which we met and exceeded with flying colors because we are overachievers), and helped us organize food orders with Char Sue next door (which was delicious), going the extra step of providing a food table for us to keep all our food on. On the day of the event, everything went as planned, and Joe even volunteered to check in on our food order, which turned up only a few minutes later (a testament to his desire to make sure we were all happy). A great time was had by all. I'd never been to the Whiskey Ward prior to organizing this party, but I'm very excited to return and sample more of their offerings, especially considering the good eats available next door. If you find yourself in a position to plan a party for fans of whiskey, I highly recommend having it here.

Hands down the best Whiskey Bar! They have over a 400 bottle selection of whiskey...They do not serve food however, they have a special relationship with a food establishment next door where you can text your food order and it will be delivered to you at the bar...If you are a real whiskey drinker, you should be here!

Olivia and Rob were the best and took great care of my husband and I. We also met the owner who was great! Definitely will be back the next time we are in town. Ps. The peanuts are so good. Not sure what they do to them but addicting!

My new favorite bar in the Lower East Side and I feel bad saying that as a really good friend bartends are Iggy's around the corner but the selection and prices at WW are out of this world. I had a flight of 3 of the bet ryes I've ever had, Willet 10y, Peerless 2y, and EH Taylor Rye, without breaking the bank. The bartenders are knowledgable about whiskey and happy to share their knowledge and answer any questions you have. To top it off the delicious modern Chinese place next door lets you order via text and will deliver to you at the bar or at your table. Can't be beat.

Amazing service! Robinson was very helpful and informative regarding all of our questions about all the various whiskey options they have to offer. I would definitely recommend this place even if your not in town. This is one of the top 40 bars in NYC. It has the best selection of whiskey you can ask for. The service is impeccable!! Price is great! I was able to try the FLIGHT which I highly recommend. Refer to the WHISKEY BIBLE for help #NYC

Really nice low key bar with some of THE BEST liquor selection you can ask for. Great atmosphere and service to match. If you are into Bourbon and you're in the area you will be in heaven.

Despite the name, Whiskey Ward is not a dedicated, single-liquor joint. If you are in the mood for beer, rum, vodka, or any other commonly available hootch... WW has it. Other liquors are even featured in a few of their specialty cocktails. But whiskey definitely fills the spotlight here. They have an impressive selection of blended and single malts whiskeys from the three big sources - America, Scotland, and Ireland - in the usual variations: Whiskey (or Whisky), wheat Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye. Their whiskey menu is a good-sized novella of temptations. While the specialty cocktail menu is more modest (two pages), the choices are broad, ranging from 'boozy' to 'light & tasty'. However, what really impressed me about Whiskey Ward is the atmosphere. It's a comfortable bar of dark woods and low lighting. Unlike so many closet-size joints, Whiskey Ward has elbow room to spare on both sides of the bar and enough extra space to slap in a jukebox as well as a pool table. Another pleasant surprise is the lack of pretense. This isn't a snooty bar catering to whiskey connoisseurs. It's a haven for anyone who wants to bend an elbow and drink some good booze or - if inclined - sample a variety of whiskeys. And no matter how drunk you get (and you can get plenty drunk with their ridiculously generous Happy Hours), you are a quick stagger away from the Delancey and Essex Street subway stops [F, J, Z, M] or a little longer walk from the Grand St. station [B, D]. So, if you like whiskey or would like to try to learn to appreciate it... Whiskey Ward is a spot I'd recommend.

This was a random find during a Yelp search for a local bar on a freezing night in the LES. It was a great find because anywhere you can get an Islay scotch flight when its 20 degrees outside is amazing. The whiskey / scotch selection is fantastic and pretty reasonably priced. The crowd is pretty good too. It's made up mostly of people from late 20's - late 30's. I will definitely go back to this place the next time I'm in the LES. Make sure you get there by 9 if you want a place to sit because it gets very crowded.

If you are a Bourbon lover and want A++++ service you have to go to the Whiskey Ward! The owner and staff is beyond words fabulous. The selection is amazing and best of all the prices are great! Can't say enough great things about this place!!

This place is legit!!! Friendly staff, friendly customers, and a selection of spirits that exceeded my expectations. Mel was my bartender and she was the heat! She took awesome care of me and genuinely pressed me to visit again. Laid back atmosphere and not crazy loud or packed with hipster douchebags. A great place to meet people and drink some top shelf spirits. Love the place!!!

They really took very good care of our whole group of 12 total. Epic place, prices are very fair and the staff very friendly.

came here because i had some down time. a pretty chill bar with a crazy selection of whiskeys. Not yet a whiskey kind of guy though. they have some decent specials like $4 pbr all night and $4 beers until 8PM. they have a pool table and a flatscreen which is a plus in my book. this bar falls into the category of no frills in that they don't serve any food and is good solely for hanging out and drinking. they were blasting some killers songs, and seems like a nice place to hangout if you don't want a place that is too loud. so I think this might be my new fav no frills place. sorry magician.

"A ward that I will be gladly committed to" Wait?!! So you mean there are places on the LES where 30-something year old folk can hang and not be inundated by 20 year olds? This bar is the epitome of a great whiskey bar - multiple types of whiskey, low lighting, dark wood, fun people and barrel tables. The only thing it needs is a local drunk smoking a cigarette ;). The bartenders are pretty funny and are well knowledgeable about the various liquors. Plus, they make a pretty mean Manhattan. The vibe of the bar is pretty laid back. Plus, it is one of the few places that is not super crowded on a Friday night on the LES.

ordered two flights. they guessed my taste and my friend's taste really well. One of the 3 for me is Kavalan!

THE SPOT to go too! Such good drinks! Made it in time for Happy Hour, $5 Margs do the trick! Great bartenders and very spacious bar!

The beer and shot combo alone makes this one of my favorite bars Their "shorty" combo features a 1/2 pint of any draft including excellent options like alagash white and anchor steam along with a shot of any call liquor like Jameson or Bulleit bourbon Beyond that they have an amazing selection of small batch bourbons, single malts from islay, isle of sky and Japan. You can get samplers of three whiskeys and each whiskey is half off A good amount of space and nice bartenders makes this an excellent place to go with friends We went with a group of 8-10 and were able to all get seats in the back corner

I don't know if you know this about me, but I really like whiskey. Like, a LOT. So I was surprised I'd never been to Whiskey Ward before (my friends insist that I must have been at some point, but again, I drink a lot). It's conveniently located in the LES, and it's about as non-pretentious as it gets without dipping into dive territory. Yes, there are bouncers, and yes, they do mason jar drinks. But there's also a level of sophistication that comes with having a "Rare and Very Limited" whiskey special list. I had a nice Angel's Envy, a 16 year Lagavullin, and a Japanese Akashi White Oak from their rare list. Also tried the ultra peaty Port Charlotte. Loved em all. Best of all, the prices they charge for 2 oz pours are very reasonable. The Lagavullin was the most expensive one I had at $16, but the Akashi was only $12. Really speaking my language here. I always gauge how expensive whiskey bars are by how much they charge for Blanton's. Whiskey Ward does it for $12, which is by far the cheapest I've ever seen. I've paid close to $20 for a pour before, if that gives you an idea of pricing here. I also tried their sweet tea that it seems they're known for. Tasted like a great hangover. There's also a pool table, and I guess it's dog friendly. Either that, or people just decided to bring their dogs in. It was relatively empty when I went (on a Friday night right before the end of summer), so I assume it was an off-night. I won't let that affect my review though, because Whiskey Ward is something special.

Is there such thing as too many whiskey options? HELL NO! Great selection and drinks. Pool table and juke box. Don't worry they also have beer and cocktails. And a rad tattoo shop upstairs!

Really like the bar. Best music in the area and the bartenders have a good knowledge of the whiskeys. Live the place. First time

This is a cool fun place for lovers of whiskey, rye and bourbon. A list of brands the length of the long mahogany bar ! I dashed in to get out of the Summer heat, and had vodka on the rocks with a water chaser. It is a relaxed bar, great bartender and retro r 'n r in the middle of The LES.

Loved this place! Sandee and Dave were exceptional, incredible selection of Bourbons and just so much fun. Can't wait to go back!

Came in mid August with my brother and we both enjoyed this bar immensely. We are from Chicago where there is no shortage of whiskey loving establishments, but the vibe here was so warm and genuine. The whiskey selection and prices were outstanding and the bartenders know their stuff. Jen and Charlotte are outstanding at their craft and the nicest people too. Any time I am in NYC, I will be sure to stop in again.

Love this bar! Great environment. Charlotte and Jen are the best bartenders! Ask for a coconut margarita! You'll love it! Will return. Would give 6 stars if I could!

Came here during happy hour with friends. Happy hour specials were great; $15 Rose or Red Sangria, $4 Well drinks, $7 Beer and shot special, $4 glasses of wine. The bartender was friendly and accommodating to my friend who had a peanut allergy. There is a binder full of different whiskeys and bourbons available. Overall I will return back here

I've been here a couple of times for birthday parties, and it never disappoints. Slightly older / more dignified crown than a lot of the LES places nearby. Lots of whiskey / bourbon, but they have a wide selection of other drinks available as well. Definitely play a game of pool & stop by when you need a break from neighboring dive bars with $2 PBRs (not to knock those, they're great, just exhausting sometimes).

The Whiskey Ward is one of my all time, favorite establishments in the LES. I try not to go to the same place multiple times-- but how can you turn this place down? Especially on the weekends when just about every hot spot in the LES turns into a full fledged disaster zone-- The Whiskey Ward manages to remain pretty chill (most of the time) and retain it's charm. No lines, no nonsense. The whiskey selection is pretty strong-- as you enter and make your way to the bar, you're treated to their menu of whiskeys written in delightfully small chalk (make sure you have your glasses or contacts on...). Fun to experiment. Grab your poison of choice and don't forget to indulge in a bowl of peanuts. Bartenders are cool and do a great job mixing the drinks-- try out their LES Sweet Tea sometime, it's delightfully dangerous. They have cocktails that are available in addition to the straight liquor selection. Zero complaints about service // price here-- these guys definitely do it right. Music in the bar is right up my alley (90s / classic rock) and it's always at the right volume level. No screaming or shouting when trying to communicate to your friends. If you're in the neighborhood, I fully support any decision that involves coming to this place.

Disappointing: This is not about the food or the drinks which I did not try: After doing research I was excited to go to this place with my friends. Up on walking the bartender did greet us after looking our way(which is fine). The way in which her tone and attitude was towards me just walking up to the bar was unwarranted. As I approached the bar she cuts me off and says "she was coming over to us" I wish you could see the manner in which she asked for our IDs I say this because she didnt do it to the 2 guys that walked in after us. As I was pulling out my ID I asked to see the menu and she repeated. She gave us the menu and briefly told us the happy hour special. About 10-15 mins passed by she did not come over like she said she was, place wasn't busy, costumers recieved their drinks. After those mintune she sat at the bar and started eating her meal. So we decided to leave . I thought I was being sensitive, but upon leaving a guy at the bar responded to his date and said " I doubt blame them for the way they were treated." Its 2020 and stuff like this is still happening.

Honestly nothing special about this place. They have a pool table for $2. It seems more like a dive bar than a whiskey hub. Came on a Wednesday night with some friends. Place was empty as hell. Maybe it's different on the weekend, I doubt it, it doesn't offer much.