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Orient Express Cocktail Bar

4.6 (53)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
325 W 11th Street, New York, NY 10009

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Orient Express Cocktail Bar

4.6
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
West Village

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Orient Express Cocktail Bar in West Village.
The Orient Express may have inspired iconic novels and films like From Russia with Love, served as the setting for bravado characters like James Bond, and been featured as the backdrop of Agatha Christie's most famous works, but the famed vintage train continues to ride through modern culture with its latest stop in NYC's West Village,
where Turks and Frogs owner Osman Cakir has re-conceptualized its famous voyages into a posh, time-reversing cocktail bar with a flair for the spirits of yesteryear.

Its look reflects the nostalgia of train travel: Amid the sexy amber glow, warm vintage-tinted beech wood panels, faux windows and bronzed luggage racks, the bar—a handcrafted Caesar Stone beauty—is the clear focal point. Above it, the ceiling curves
to each side, and behind, bartenders bedecked in old-school vests and neckties shake and
pour cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please send us an email through the link on our website or using orientexpressnyc@gmail.com to get a quote.
  • Area
    West Village
  • Cross Street
    Greenwich Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    A/C/E/L to 8th AVE. 1 Christopher St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Orient Express Cocktail Bar.

4.6

4.6
(53)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

53 Reviews
  1. Felippe

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They simply didn’t honor the reservation. Didn’t have any table available. After waiting standing up for 30 minutes I decided to leave. Staff not friendly at all. It was their mistake not having a table for a client who had a reservation, but they acted as they were doing a favor.

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  2. Sahas

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 December 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good times.. drinks were good. Check in process was not pleasant. But all good as we got seated easily.

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  3. Chris Gold

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 November 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service was outstanding, drinks were delicious

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  4. Hope

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great drinks and great Olives! I like that they serve the olives with pita and we had a great server who was very kind!

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  5. Andrew

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date spot - cozy, intimate lighting, and not too loud

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  6. john

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for drinks! Bartender made some lovely cocktails and was so friendly!

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  7. Andrew

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a perfect place for a date - great bartenders and cocktails too

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  8. Anthony

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was great and knowledgeable. Would go back 100%.

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  9. James

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great bar tender spinning really great cocktails in an intimate West Village setting.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was rude. The cocktails were good though, and the room was nice. The non-alcoholic options are absurdly overpriced and underwhelming, I know it’s a cocktail bar but come on.
    Orient Express Cocktail BarResponded on 5 February 2024
    Hello, We are a small venue with 36 seating that opened to serve alcoholic beverages and obtained the license in order to do so, we observed some of our guests coming to our venue for only drinking water, refusing to serve what we provide, and even not consuming anything, but occupying seats. As you may understand, each chair is very valuable for us, especially during the busy nights. Therefore, we set the mocktail prices equal to cocktail prices as any "bar" located in West Village. Thank you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please send us an email through the link on our website or using orientexpressnyc@gmail.com to get a quote.
  • Area
    West Village
  • Cross Street
    Greenwich Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    A/C/E/L to 8th AVE. 1 Christopher St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Friday and Saturday nights are a great pick, reviewers note it's "not too hard to walk in" on those evenings and the space stays cozy and not too loud.

At Orient Express Cocktail Bar it’s generally easy to get in, reviewers note it’s “not too hard to walk in to even on Friday and Saturday nights, ” and visiting close to opening is a lovely, quieter time.

Orient Express Cocktail Bar feels like a posh, train‑inspired cocktail lounge, amber lighting, vintage-tinted beech wood panels, faux windows, bronzed luggage racks and a handcrafted Caesar Stone bar create a warm, nostalgic setting. It’s compact and cozy with intimate lighting, lots of two-person tables and a roomy bar, and guests say it’s not too loud.

Orient Express is especially lovely early in the evening, shortly after it opens (typically 5:00 pm most days, 3:00 pm on Sundays) when guests say it’s pleasant to soak up the open-window air.

Orient Express Cocktail Bar recommends smart casual, polished but relaxed, so aim for neat, put-together clothing rather than formalwear.

Yes, Orient Express Cocktail Bar is frequently praised as a date spot, with guests highlighting its cozy, intimate lighting, two-person tables, and excellent bartenders and cocktails.

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Orient Express Cocktail Bar

4.6
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
West Village

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
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