Death & Co East Village
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About Death & Co East Village
Death & Co East Village is a cocktail bar on E 6th St, with a menu organized by flavor profiles rather than a standard list of classics. Bartenders will customize a drink to a guest's preferences on request, and seats at the bar let customers watch the pours and shakes up close. Food runs to small plates and bar snacks, including marinated olives, spiced nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, oysters, and shrimp cocktail, with chocolate chip cookies and milk offered for dessert. The room stays dim and enclosed, in keeping with its speakeasy format, and a host greets arrivals at the door, where ID is checked. It opens daily, evenings only, and a wait for a table is common, so reservations are recommended. A private dining room is available for groups. The full menu spans fourteen dishes in total.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · On-site parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
14 dishes · mains $10–28- POPCORN$10.00
- MARINATED OLIVES$12.00
- SPICED NUTS$12.00
- PARMIGIANO REGGIANO$18.00
- OYSTERS$28.00
- SHRIMP COCKTAIL$21.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention extensive cocktail menu, bartender drink customization, chocolate chip cookies and loud music and dim lighting.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention extensive cocktail menu, bartender drink customization, chocolate chip cookies and loud music and dim lighting.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center on the cocktails themselves, especially drinks built around whiskey and tequila bases, with named favorites like the Moving Target, a modified Manhattan, and the vintage egg nog singled out as standouts. Watching the bartenders work is repeatedly described as part of the draw, with several noting that sitting at the bar and talking through the menu leads to personalized recommendations. Close behind the drinks, the chocolate chip cookies come up more than once, though one reviewer found theirs overdone and burnt while another called them delicious. Service is largely praised as attentive and knowledgeable, though a few describe staff checking in too frequently or, conversely, a menu experience that felt under-explained, leaving one diner wanting more connection with the bartender. The most recurring complaint is the noise and low light, with multiple reviewers saying loud music and dim lighting undercut conversation and even obscured the craftsmanship of the drinks. Waits are also frequently mentioned, ranging from a two-hour wait on a Saturday to walk-ins squeezed in an hour before close.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center on the cocktails themselves, especially drinks built around whiskey and tequila bases, with named favorites like the Moving Target, a modified Manhattan, and the vintage egg nog singled out as standouts. Watching the bartenders work is repeatedly described as part of the draw, with several noting that sitting at the bar and talking through the menu leads to personalized recommendations. Close behind the drinks, the chocolate chip cookies come up more than once, though one reviewer found theirs overdone and burnt while another called them delicious. Service is largely praised as attentive and knowledgeable, though a few describe staff checking in too frequently or, conversely, a menu experience that felt under-explained, leaving one diner wanting more connection with the bartender. The most recurring complaint is the noise and low light, with multiple reviewers saying loud music and dim lighting undercut conversation and even obscured the craftsmanship of the drinks. Waits are also frequently mentioned, ranging from a two-hour wait on a Saturday to walk-ins squeezed in an hour before close.
Featured reviews
- Meaghan Phillips
“A Sunday night at Death & Co. Each drink was intricate, thoughtful, and impeccably executed, complex yet beautifully balanced. What made the evening truly exceptional, however, was the service. Kyler, Seth, Tom, Dante, and Max delivered a level of hospitality that was both gracious and deeply personal. Their warmth, expertise, and attention to detail made an outstanding experience unforgettable.”
- Grace Park
“It was just ok. Ordered two cocktails, the chips and dip (good but not special), tuna and chips (I did not like this), oysters (good but TINY), and this saddest cheese plate presentation I’ve seen. The cocktails were decent but not something I’d go out of my way for. Service is great!”
- Raul Lara
“I want to thank the team at Death & Co. for an truly outstanding experience. From the very first moment, the service was impeccable, the atmosphere was welcoming, and every detail was perfectly crafted. Every member of the team showed …”
- Grant Menolascino
“It was my first time at the New York location - as I typically frequent the DC spot. I was a wonderful experience. From the host Haleigh greeting us at the iconic door warmly and bringing us to our table, to our WONDERFUL server, everything felt like a genuine cocktail experience. It was just like the anime bartender. The manager and two bartenders stopped by our table to say hello, and the drinks were great! Empty food plates and glasses cleared with care and professionalism, and everything until we walked out felt manicured. I will surely be coming back!”
- Rob Michaels
“This place deserves every single accolade it has ever earned. Amazing bartenders (Dante took care of us most recently) who can guide you, crazy good drinks that are not every day cocktails, but well balanced creations that make the trip here worth it. I go every time I come to NYC, never regret it.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.”
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
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- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Has fast service
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Lively
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with tourists
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great cocktails
- Planning· 1
- Usually has a wait
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- On-site parking
- Paid street parking
- Difficult to find a space
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