I went there on a Friday night, looking for a cozy after dinner date spot but nothing sleazy as many cozy bars are.
It looked crowded but the small space is misleading, there weren't more than 25 people inside and the back room was half empty. It stayed fairly peaceful, which is why I didn't take away a star for the lack of a full bar.
Ambiance: Very date-y and romantic, dark with lots of candles. Classy and sophisticated but laid back at the same time. Music is a bit too loud.
Prices: A bit on the higher side but nothing too crazy for the West Village.
I agree with other Yelpers that Otheroom is an amazing date spot. Â The bar is very dimly lit, yet stylish. Â Looking around the room, I saw nothing but couples sitting closely and chatting. The only downside is that the bar does not have hard alcohol, so no specialty cocktails here. Â But the wine and beer selections were good. Â Some may say that the Otheroom is tiny. Â I would say it's cozy. And cozy is not a bad quality when it comes to getting drinks on a date.
Review Source:Came here this past Friday and had a great time! My friend was worried it'd be dead so late at night but there was a nice, decent crowd. Me and my friends split a bottle of great wine for $38. Can't complain about the selection of beer and wine, either. Not usually my kind of place but if you wanna impress your friends and seem really sophisticated and fancy, bring them here.
The vibe is really cute, intimate, dimly lit and I would definitely recommend this as a date place. Can't wait to come back here!
Nice industrial chic bar with a friendly bartender, great beer selection and decent wine selection too. Â Note that there are no mixed drinks here!! Â The crowd is a chill, hipster-meets-Tribeca date crowd, and it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday night.
Agreed, that this can be a very nice date spot. Â It's cozy and dark, with seating along the wall and in the back that just slightly separates you from the standing crowd. Â Funny thing is, everyone else there seems to wholeheartedly concur with the ambiance, what with the number of shamelessly snuggly-smoochy couples every which way you turn. Â It was only slightly awkward.
Stumbled upon this little sultry thing one FUH-REEZING night when my friends and I were in the West Village, and what a find! They have a great selection of beer & wine, and had a very intimate environment while not being too packed (too rare in NYC). Bartenders are nice, knowledgeable, and professional. There was a huge list of beers and a solid selection for wine on a chalkboard net to the bar, and no food (so make this place a pre or post dinner thing!). Maybe the lack of food is what makes the patrons there quite classy, as there were no obnoxious drunken people in which the option of ordering food may have encouraged.
I described it as sultry, because it really embodies that ambiance - very dark, candles on the tables, and velvety seats (not in a trashy way) - I actually find this place to be strangely relaxing. The noise level was low enough so that I didn't need to shout to carry a conversation. Perfect place for an intimate date, or just a casual, laid back night with a small group of friends.
It's a tad out of the way as it's not exactly close to any subway stop, but I see myself coming back here to unwind and just have some good conversation with a friend or two.
The Otheroom is a world-class date spot if I've ever seen one.
1. It's dark as hell, so you can sneak in a little hanky panky if you know what I mean.
2. They blast the music, so you actually have an excuse to get right up close to your date's face as you talk to her.
Jokes aside though, I think the Otheroom is absolutely awesome for a casual night out (whether you're with friends or a date). They have a very comprehensive and interesting list of craft beers (on tap and in bottles) as well as some solid whites and reds. I was very happy to see the Avery IPA and Allegash White on tap on my most recent visit. The chenin blanc I ordered by the glass was refreshing and good as well, and reasonably priced.
While this isn't the swankiest wine bar or even a lounge by any means... couples who I've spotted here (apparently on dates) all seemed to be in the mood to get it on. Hey, maybe it's just something about The Otheroom. Come find out for yourself, if you're feeling like getting lucky.
I was pleasantly surprised the scene was really good on a Wednesday. Â The place is small and cute. Â Not much for lighting, I agree with my other yelpers, but it fit the mood of the place. Â Beer and wine only, good to note. Â The prices were not exorbitant. Â A quick nod to the decor, they used heavy industrial fasteners for the foot rest surrounding the bar, a very nice touch. Â There seemed to be majority dates, but also some girlfriend gatherings. Â I'd come back here for another drink and relaxing evening or a date.
Review Source:Even when I got here before my friend arrived the rather spiritless bartender thought I was waiting for a first date. So that gives you this space in a nut shell. Dimly lit wine and beer bar--lots of candles--the perfect spot to seal the deal, y'know? I did get the impression everyone there was trying to win the pants lottery.
That being said, it IS cute. The bartender was attentive although he was throwing off serious "I don't want to be here" vibes that killed my excitement a little. Not too expensive--but like I said, beer and wine only. There's a few little nooks and crannies for the smallish bar that is entirely dark grey & candle-lit.
I don't know what more to say--I would probably only come back if I had gone to dinner in the West Village & wanted one last stop to get sultry. Otherwise it's too far out for a Brooklynite such as myself. Also--hey--free matches. A libidinous 3.5 stars.
The Otheroom is hard to find, but that's part of its charm. Its the perfect date spot: not loud, not crowded, with a very dark and sexy vibe, but not in that creeper 'turn your bones into windchimes' kind of way. In short, you can come here and rest assured you won't need to shout at your date to be heard over the other patrons and background music. I'm not sure if I'd come here for any reason other than on a date but it was still a cool place with a calm vibe.
Review Source:The Otheroom may become my favorite bar. Off the beaten path, not ever too packed, a modern / industrial hipster vibe, great music, PERFECT for dates. There were so many makeout sessions going on. Lots of seating around the walls and at the bar, there was no trouble finding two seats and posting up to enjoy a couple of really good beers.
I will definitely return! The windows in the front open up to let fresh air in too, great for summer.
Really cool and really dark. Great for a date even if I wasn't there on a date. Beer & wine only. I used to live in Venice, CA and used to go to The Other Room there (same owner) which was much more lively, but I do love that this place is on a residential street so you only get locals or people who have heard of it. I would definitely come back. Def not a party spot but great if you're looking to chill and be mellow.
Review Source:Solid, relax, fun bar in the WV. Went on a Friday night to meet up with a bunch of friends who were in from out of town.
Crowd was great - friendly, relaxed, having fun but considerate. Not packed in. Really loved the vibe. Bar/bartender atmosphere was good too.
Unique beer and wine list. Not huge, but good.
Really, I think I only gave this place such a low rating because the AC was non-existent - I actually left early because I was so uncomfortable. Granted, it was a heat wave in NYC, but it's also a small place, so I can't figure out why they couldn't cool it down.
Would give it another try.
After a NYC date, if you want to:
*get it done
*close the deal
*end the show with a bang
*put the(your) icing on the(her) cake
Take her to this spot...its a hypothesis/theorem/method whereby the conclusion is always the same.
A night at the Otheroom + a hot chick + 3 glasses of Cava = morning after walk of fame
Dark, loud and alive!
The Otheroom, just like it's sister "Anotheroom" is the perfect place to start or end the night. It's impossible to not have fun here, even on an off-day, The Otheroom can put the spring back in your step.. not to mention their beer list is standout and the wines are solid which always helps raise the spirits!
Oh, and they play incredible Indie and 80's rock music. "You, Soft and only, You Lost and lonely, You Just like heaven" That's where it's at!
Very dark, very sexy and a perfect spot for a date. It feels like you're in a bedroom, when it's not crazy busy. It's comfortable, relaxing and just a wonderful place to enjoy some beer or wine (no mixed drinks).
Watch for the sign, it can be hard to find in the dark and/or inebriated state.
I can't remember what we spent, but it was definitely on par with west village bars.
This a great little beer & wine bar in the West Village. Â It is very laid back, and relaxing - a great place to unwind with some friends when you are not looking for a nutty night out. Â Be warned - it is dark in here, like really dark. Â As in, you need to give your eyes time to adjust to see anything dark. Â That is ok, they had lots of comfy seats. Â
The music they played was very eclectic to say the least. Â The Greatful Dead were playing when we came in and played for a while, then the mix changed to Depeche Mode - a bit depressing, but I enjoyed it all the same. Â The booze was reasonably priced and our hippy / West Village hipster bartender took great care of us. Â I will definitely be back.
Oh the neighborhood bar of the West Village!
As described by preceding reviews, this is a great date or an after dinner place.
Best date nights: Sun-Thurs because it's not as crowded and music allows some conversation to seep through.
Menu: Mostly beer (tap and bottle) and about 10 different wines (changing constantly)
In the summer, there's one bench outside for the lucky 5 or so who will snag it first or you can affix yourself to the people already there and make new friends.
Agree with Thompson L, definitely a great spot for a first date. Â Very tiny place though, so be prepared for potential that you might not find a seat when you first arrive.. they have high set couches along the side of the wall, with smaller seats in the back area...
The location of Otheroom is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the walk.. dim and cozy, with a good selection of beers and wines.. not sure I would come here on a Friday night with girlfriends, but great for dates or catching up with one/two friends.
This is a very chill lounge that's great for a date or catching up with a friend. I will say it is VERY dark and the music tends to be a bit loud so talking might be tricky but it's not impossible. They offer beer and wine and the beer is more exotic than the standard offerings which is really nice.
Overall, I like this place because the location is remote enough to feel like you're away from it all but the immediate area surrounding it, is actually quite fun and trendy. I recommend The Otheroom as a jump-off place to start your evening. I went this Monday and had a great time but I can' t say how it is on the weekend. Enjoy!
The Otheroom is dark and intimate, all deeply colored woods and candlelight and beautiful people. A chalkboard will tell you all their wine and beer offerings and the amiable bartender with pour them with a winking gruffness. I felt a little meh about paying over $30 for two glasses of wine, but I'm a cheap ass.
The Otheroom is the perfect place to imbibe and get a little too close and sassy.
You may want to practice your echolocation skills before coming to The Otheroom. Â It's dark, I tells ya!!
If you walk in on a sunny day, it will take your eyes a good 15 minutes to adjust. Â Seriously, I wanted to pay the bartender. Â I just couldn't find the zipper on my messenger bag to get to my wallet. Â I tell ya, it's dark in here!!
(These are the jokes.)
Man, if ever a bar was screaming for good cocktails, it's this place. Â Sadly, it's beer and wine only and prices are a bit high, but wine pours are generous.
But, we really wanted martinis. Â We would have stayed here all night if they had them. Â Also, it's a small bar, but I think because it's off the beaten path, you can usually luck out and get a seat.
This place was all good. Very dark when you initially walk in. All you see are candles illuminating each table. I'm pretty sure that was the only source of light aside from a few lights hovering over the bar.
The beer selection was great. A little pricey but then again standard fare for NYC; 7-9 bucks per beer. Lots of interesting beers on tap and the single bartender girl was very friendly and knowledgeable. I asked her for advice on some of the beer and she was able to help me out. I did not try their wine but they had a large selection of whites and reds.
The atmosphere, as I mentioned before, was very dark and intimate. The music was low to moderate and the crowd was young and attractive. Good for a date and for an intimate gathering of friends. They had a loungey area in the back with a few couches to relax in.
I would definitely check this place out again. It's in a great spot and the stark darkness of it was nice. All in all great place.
Quick note, fellas: If you want to avoid looking suddenly weak, keep in mind that the chairs are made out of solid metal and are HEAVY! Haha. I probably looked very silly trying to move a chair out of the way to get closer to the bar and drastically underestimated its weight. However, I think girls find that sort of thing charming.
Also a final thing: The bathrooms smelled like my iguana's cage. This is a neutral quality.
There are basically no words for how money this place is. Tucked away at the west end of Perry Street, the Other Room is to romance what Teddy Roosevelt was to manliness.
No liquor on tap, so your options are just beer, wine, and the nubile body of that girl you're dating, though the third one gets ordered automatically when you walk in and served up promptly after you leave. BLAM-O!
This place really is a gem. Â You know after leaving Gansevoort Hotel, the contrast was so stark and it was such a relief walking into this place. Â
I like the seats along the wall, and the tall metal tables. Â Plenty of cute people, and drinks were reasonably priced. Â It's also dark so good for doing some smooching...
I guess the west village isn't as bad as I thought!
I've been here twice. Once was exactly one year ago when I took Margot G. out for a nice dinner at the Mai House in Tribeca and drinks at The Other Room. The other time was last night with Margot G. again and a good friend of mine from out West.
Both times? For some reason it was incredibly hot inside. They had the heater turned up like whoa. The Other Room is an incredibly nice location, and it would make for a great intimate setting if the music wasn't set at 1200 decibels. Our bartender was fantastically awkward and sweet, and I think she was hitting on my girlfriend.
Some words of advice:
- If you are going to have more than one drink, buy a bottle. After one glass each last night, we all realized we should just split a bottle three ways to save ourselves some money. The only problem with that plan was...
- They are a cash only joint and after paying $10-$13 a glass for our first drinks, we were short of a respectable tip, so we opted for a second glass and then taking off.
- Wear short sleeves. Seriously, it gets hot in here. I specifically remembered that about last time I was there as soon as we walked in and it was sweltering.
- Come early. Margot and my friend waited until I finally left the office around 11pm last night, and we made it to The Other Room around 11:30pm. It was STILL hard to find a place for three people. I've walked past this place on Friday night, and there are literally people spilling out the door.
You go to The Other Room for the setting and access to many hard-to-find beers, wines, and champagne. They do not serve hard alcohol, but then again, why would you want that in a place that is entirely lit by candle light (mixing fire with hard alcohol is always bound to lead to bad results)?
So. The only time I've been here is on dates. Because it's a great date spot, seriously. It's dark, there's seating that allows you and your date to be in physical contact at most times. There's wine for the winos and beer (effin' good beer) for the beeros and good ol' alkie-hol for those who like it. A combination of the three guarantees someone going home with someone.
It's also a good spot to come and chill with a few friends (few because the space is intimate, to put it nicely) and chill. The ambiance is low-key and very very conducive for sitting and sipping. Did I already mention that have a stellar selection of beer? Well they do. I love beer.
If you want to impress a date, or just get up close and personal with them, come here. (Friends welcome too - I like a hug now and again from a friend myself!)
I'm a fan!
Heading up to a different place, we couldn't avoid give a try after the beautiful outside look and the familiar name flying in my head as consequence of a high Yelp activity. As dark as a dungeon, beautiful inside as well (I think), nice crowd and a menu consistent mostly in wines and a wide beers selection write down in a blackboard in the wall. If you are looking for high quality European imported beer, they have it. I was pleasantly surprised.
But, we were trying to adjust to the bar, to localize a site (a table?), the drinks menu.. yeah, I know we looked kind of lost and so we received weird looks/attitude from the waitress. Everybody looks to be familiar, like regular customers and being our first visit I was like out of the glass. Maybe it was me, maybe but I had to left without to finish my drink .. which was a rare beer that you only find in specialized bars: Lambic Raspberry Beer. I love it but I left 1/3 in the glass.
Came here for a blind date Monday night. Â The bartender glared at me when I came by earlier and asked where the bathroom was located. Â I quickly went to the bathroom, and then met my date outside. Â
I walked back inside, and she seemed equally seethed that she would have to stop texting on her cell phone and start serving us both a glass of wine.
This place is WAY too dark to even see the menu, I had to physically get up to see the wine and beer offerings, as they have it on a chalkboard close to the bar. Â They seemed to have a decent selection, so I ordered a temperanillo and it was just OK, but it tasted like it was sitting out a couple of days (acidic).
What I really was craving was something to nosh on while I'm drinking (you know, bread, crackers, nuts, something) and they didn't have anything to eat here :(. Â I made the mistake of not eating anything beforehand, assuming that most bars have SOMETHING to eat that would sate me.
So basically, I'm hungry, slightly buzzed and we're having some intense conversation about my move back here from SF. Â All of the sudden, I start crying and it's full out snot and tears. Â He listens pretty intently as I'm crying my eyes out, but his focus disappears as soon as we go to dinner afterwards.
However, it's a good "neighborhood" bar, and wasn't too loud or overcrowded. Â I don't know if I'd come here again, to be honest, considering my experience.
Went here last night for a quick drink before my dinner rez at Perry St (see review). Â What a cute little bar!! Â Total neighborhoody vibe, and big-time date spot. Â Everyone there was part of a couple. Â As half of a couple myself, there are times when I like not being surrounded by prowling bar-goers. Â Last night was one of them.
The dim lighting at The Other Room gives off a perfectly romantic vibe, even if the decor is, well...a little lacking. Â At 9pm on a Thursday night , the place was too packed to score a seat, but I still enjoyed (although I felt a little funny being one of only 3 people standing).
I would definitely come back here, but again - only on a date, and probably one in which I was hoping to go incognito - this is defnitely not a see-and-be-scene spot. Â
PS. Â Only wine and beer from what I saw. Â Extensive beer selection and my wine was pretty decent too. $15 for 1 glass of wine and 1 beer - not bad!
The Other Room is a darkly lit, wine bar in the West Village. I went last night (Sunday) at ten-thirty on a rainy night and it was packed. There was a birthday celebration and even though I wasn't part of the party was offered a piece of cake.
The people are warm and friendly, everyone is crowded together, music is might loud. Â I was a with a friend but can see it being a great date hang out place.
Overall vibe is great. There's one small bar and seating on the left with a back room area with cushy couches..
I say, check it out! Good wine bar.
When I was too young to appreciate good beer or wine, my favorite thing about coming here was the view into the guy's apartment across the street. I came here on college dates to be around sexy and fake the funk through affected "mature" conversations.
Since this is one of those rare places that doesn't change or disappoint through the years, I still come by when I'm in the neighborhood, now with more reliable company to enjoy the libations always gracefully recommended by the waitstaff. Â I usually forget to check on my old across-the-street entertainment.
On a recent lovely Saturday evening, we were strolling from a gallery in Chelsea through the meatpacking district trying to figure out where to get a drink that was not the meatpacking district and not staggeringly crazy. I suggested Otheroom...you can always get a seat at the Otheroom, even on a lovely Saturday evening when the entire city of New York is out and about! Well I was wrong. It was packed. No matter though, it was still adorable and delightfully dark and still played music that I love and still has great beer and wine. Even better, the seats at the open air front window emptied, we settled there and had a lovely view of the outside. As I sat, a feeling of calm washed over me and I realized I was completely content just being right there. (Trust me, I don't use these words lightly- this is quite a rare and notable occasion in my life). Yay!
ps: minus one star because the secret's out.
This is the type of place you can take someone, and feel confident they'll think you are very cool for knowing about it.
It's just out of the way enough that your pals will start to wonder, where in the world are we going.
If you're meeting friends here, they almost surely will walk past it at least once.
It is dark, almost distractingly so. It doesn't get crowded until later in the evening. The beer and wines are great, but they have almost nothing in the way of non-alcoholic drinks.
In the way of a book-club meeting spot (since that's the list I'm making) it was almost perfect. We talked for more than an hour about I, CLAUDIUS, and we were the only patrons in there the entire time (it was at 6:30pm on a Monday). There was enough room for all of us to sit and talk comfortably. We got that alcove in the back and it all felt very friendly.
I've been a long time fan of it's Tribeca sibling, Anotheroom, but just tried The Other Room in the West Village on Thanksgiving Eve. Â
Like Anotheroom, it's a cozy neighborhoody bar with a fantastic beer and wine list. Â It's the perfect place to meet for a drink on your way to dinner, or to stay all evening and hang out with friends. Â
While we were there, a group of friends had take-out Thai food at the bar, while their adorable Boston Terrier greeted new arrivals. Â The place has a really friendly, laid back vibe.
Go, relax, enjoy. Â Hopefully I'll see you there.
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