Lillie’s Victorian Bar & Restaurant
“Fitting an establishment inspired by the great Lillie Langtry be located in the theater district.”
“This is truly a gem in Times Square and perfect for dates and small group settings.”
“The wals are covered in eclectic decor and memorabilia, and the ceiling is covered with ornate tiles – very unique!”
Lillie’s Victorian Bar & Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
It was a chilly evening in New York City, and I found myself wandering the bustling streets of Manhattan in search of a cozy place to unwind. As I strolled past rows of illuminated storefronts and the aromatic wafts of street food filled the air, a quaint restaurant caught my eye. Its warm, inviting ambiance beckoned me inside to play
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Stepping through the door, I was greeted by the gentle hum of conversation and the clinking of cutlery. The restaurant was dimly lit, with soft jazz music playing in the background, setting the perfect mood for a relaxed evening. I was promptly seated at a table by the window, offering a view of the city’s twinkling lights outside.
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Bonnie G. and I were in NYC over the Memorial Day Weekend to visit with friends from Holland we hadnt seen in eons! After meeting them at their hotel we went to Lilllie's to have cocktails and some food and catch up after all these years. Bonnie G. had been there once before after a show and recommended we try it. What a great choice! Actually we missed it the first time we passed as it has a non descript front if your walking by…I stopped and called to make sure where they were and we were only 50 feet from them! When you enter it recalls an era of long ago…high ceilings with skylights and pillars …really nice. The bar is huge and well stocked..theres photos and paintings evoking the old west and the days of Lillie Langtree…
We ordered cocktails….I had refreshing Guinness Stout served perfectly and Bonnie G. had a Tequilla Kamakaze…our two guests had ice cold Blue Moon on tap. Ahhhhhh!!
For food we got wonderful Buffalo Wings and a large Nachos with pulled pork….both worthy choices….We were there a couple of hours and finally left for dinner at Melograno…a long walk away……But worth it!
I met up with my BFF for a Fri night out. It's located right next to the Catholic church. It's easily mistaken for an antique shop with the Victorian display and decor. The bartenders are dressed in cabaret outfits while the female hosts are in black corset dresses. The interior itself is impressive. Open marble columns and spacious open bar. It allows enough room without being crowded. If you have a large group, you can reserve a table in advance.
The cocktails have interesting choice of liquor & names. I had the Emilie drink- it was gin with cucumber and fresh berries. There was also dragon's breath, little pennie, etc. For the food, I had the chicken sandwich with truffle fries. My friend had the battered cod fish with chips and 2 stella's. Overall, we had a good time. It's been awhile since we saw each other. This was a great spot to catch up.
The only disappointment for me was the bill. I realized afterwards that I was overcharged for the cocktail and truffle fries. We also arrived during happy hour. Most of the cocktails at Lillie's ranges from $12+. Not sure of the happy hour pricing. However, I was charged $17 for one drink alone. My friend had 2 Stella's that came out to $16. With our entrees, the total should been $73 with tax. Instead, the tab came out to $80 (w/o tip). The fries were billed as a separate entree instead of $5 as add-on. Lesson learned, not to open a tab there! Bring cash instead. The food was decent. The drink was not spectacular. It taste more of a juice than a cocktail. Def not a $17 cocktail. I had better at Macao downtown. Pretty pricey for bar food/drinks.
I would had given it 4 if it were not for the overpriced drink and fries. It's ok for a one-time experience I guess.
This spot was AWESOME. I love the decor – the detail to making this place feel like a true Victorian era pub was pretty awesome. I looked around at the ceiling and walls just enjoying the decor for a long time.
We were fortunate to still be served food and my husband ordered a burger which he customized and I ordered the chicken tenders – both entree's were delicious. I also ordered a side of the curry fries and we enjoyed every bit!
Drinks are standard price – the crowd is pretty cool, I thoroughly enjoyed this spot – perfect for grabbing a bite, drinks, and enjoying an evening out!
Honestly, the place is probably a three-star American brunch restaurant if we rank by the food. But there isn't much in the Theater District. So after we won an afternoon lottery for Hamilton – we ended up at Lillie's. What it lacks in food quality, it more than makes up for in the decor with insanely tall and ornate ceilings. The walls and velvet seating also help bring you to another age. Service was good and fast. I'll probably come again if I'm ever in the area and need to grab brunch.
OK OK OK GO HERE. Seriously. My favorite place in New York City by far. And the other 2 girls I traveled with had the same enthusiasm. Lillie's is beautiful, charming, authentic, and convenient.
Beautiful, authentic and Charming: The theme is Victorian Irish Pub. All of the decor are artifacts from estate sales in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Lillie, the bar's namesake, was a broadway actress during the Victorian Era in NYC. A stunning portrait of this woman looms above the mantle. The bar itself is probably the most ornate, beautiful bar facade I have ever seen- marble pillars, stocked with every liquor you could imagine. The decor is certainly eclectic and interesting- something is always catching your eye.
Convenient: Located just a few blocks away from Times Square and Broadway, but without tourist prices and fare! I had a meal and drinks here prior to seeing a theater performance.
Fare: Heavenly food. Vegetarians will not be disappointed. Friendly pricing- you could get a soup for $8 or an entree from $12-25. Plenty of light-bite options. AWESOME Belgian beer selection. Beers will run you about $6-9.
Bottom Line: Worth a visit for a drink and an immersive, beautiful experience.
This is a really cool bar/lounge. The decor is definitely Victorian, like you're stopping in a bar inside an old European castle. Drinks are very good; pricey, but this is an upscale bar in NY, and by comparison, not more expensive than similar upscale places.
I got a smoked old fashioned, and it was very good. They use a torch to get a plank of something – I assume cedar – super hot and smokey and they place the glass over the burnt plank so it fills with smoke. Added a great smokey flavor, though points come off from the glass of small ice cubes. I'm not an old fashioned snob – I go to a bar or restaurant and order one, I don't care if its one large ice cube or a glass full of smaller ones – but if you're an upscale joint trying to do something fancy with your drink, like add smoke to it, you should at least have all of the basics perfect, too.
So, star off for that, and for the fact that this is a huge place and it seems like they only have a single unisex bathroom, though we may have missed another one. Also, service wasn't great. It was a Saturday night and not too busy, but the bar is really really long, and they had 2 bartenders, one of which was spending too much time talking to a manager or something over at a table, so it was difficult getting served. We also found it very strange that they had a large inflatable soccer ball outside. I get it – its a european bar and there's a soccer tournament going on, but they had 2 TVs in the whole place – one at each end of the bar. Not really very sporty. I would think a crowded bar of soccer houligans…sorry…soccer fans would want to be able to watch the game, which would be difficult here if you weren't lucky enough to get a seat in front of 1 of the 2 TVs.
Still, I really liked it here and would definitely come back.
What a beautiful bar! I was completely caught off guard by how big and nice this bar was, especially with it being in Times Square. I came here for some after work drinks and we reserved a table for about 10+ people. Super easy to reserve and we were quickly seated. It was great!
Service was super attentive. Our waitress was constantly checking up on us, ordering and providing us drinks in a timely fashion. The drinks themselves were really delicious. I got the man-eater cocktail twice! It was made with some fruity juice and smoky mezcal. It wasn't overly sweet, a good balance with the smoky aroma the mezcal gave up. Really delicious. Their variations of old-fashioned were also very impressive. My co-workers were chugging them down like water as it went down so smooth.
As for food, we got nachos, truffle fries, boneless buffalo chicken wings and fried mac and cheese egg rolls. Everything was excellent. There was plenty to share amongst the group. The mac and cheese egg rolls were a hit for drunk munchies as were their truffle fries. Appetizers were definitely great for bar food.
There was zero disappointment in food, service and drinks. I would be more than happy to come back again, whether it be for work, a group friends or a simple date!
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"I do not regret one moment of my life."
– Lillie Langtry
The Notorious Lillie Smalls (Langtry) was a British rapper and socialite from the late 1800s who challenged Victorian society straight outta the Isle of Jersey (in the U.K.). She was equally legendary as the mistress of kings and princes as she was as a stage actress. Long before Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe, the world had Lillie. Can you imagine how huge she'd be on social media today?
Her spirit and your need for another drink live on at Lillie's Victorian Bar & Restaurant near Times Square. The ostentatious blend of antique marble bar, ornate wooden carvings, and antiques from a late 19th century Irish ballroom are as memorable as the lady Lillie herself.
Reminiscing the night away with Bombay Sapphire & Tonic while Olivia sipped Lillie's signature cocktail called Bidi Bidi Bom Bom and then a Long Island Iced Tea left both of us under the Lillie Langtry spell. I have a crush. xoxo
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