Summit Bar, a cozy little cocktail den on Avenue C, is worth the trip to Alphabet City. And good thing, as we get discombobulated when the streets start listing by the letter. Does it go in order, or is Q street next to U street?
The classy design and sleek cocktail list make the spot warm and inviting. We hear that the owners were involved in the drinks at the Minetta Tavern, and they clearly know their stuff. There are a bunch of small nibbles and cheeses if you want to snack while you sip, and a back garden is planned for warmer weather. The bartender explained that the drink list rotates regularly (the owners were currently unhappy with their Pisco, so they took their Sour off the menu until they can find an acceptable brand). Our whiskey based cocktail The Gov’ner hit the spot, and the place gets props for using fancy-schmancy ice.
The Summit Bar changes our vocabulary a bit. This isn’t just a solid spot for drinks, and it’s not just a great neighborhood haunt. The Summit Bar is loveable. Awww, now we’re starting to blush.
Stop by and show some love at 133 Avenue C.
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