The cocktails were delish and so were the deep fried pickles (be careful its tongue burning hot) !! So glad to be able to sit outside when the street were closed for the evening.
A great place to hang out on weekend nights! I love going to this place to hang out with my friends. They serve a really great coctail. If you like a sweet cocktail, i’d recommend the ‘blind ambition’. I could order 4 glass in one sitting because its so great and refreshing! Also they play great music (depending on your taste). And the bartender is very kind and lovely.
Bua Thai Restaurant is an absolute gem for lovers of authentic Thai cuisine! From the moment you step inside, the warm and inviting ambiance sets the perfect tone for a delightful dining experience. Recommend!)
I have been coming to this bar for years because everyone that works there is beyond exceptional. I met Ronan first who made the best pickletini I’ve ever had - he also makes you feel welcome from the get! Benji is unhinged in the best way but brings the vibes and excitement!! Brian’s Sunday emo night had everyone in the bar scream singing and I wouldn’t trade it for the world after a long shift. Erin is the best Tuesday staple!! I live in Brooklyn and will come to the city on my day off to see her every time. My sister and I met Shannon and she took the best care of us even when it’s busy. She was the only server on that night but killed it!! It gets packed on the weekends but I have never had a bad bua experience!! Also, big bua bathroom mirror is an incredible mirror selfie😻 all in all my favorite neighborhood bar!
Nice bar, great drinks and atmosphere inside. The fries with irish curry were really good. Seating is very limited inside as it is a small bar, but there is also outside seating. I would not consider this an irish pub but I liked it nonetheless.
We sat at the bar . The bar tender was a little rude in terms of attending us . The drinks were awesome
Came here for happy hour drinks. The service was great, they were able to seat us immediately and the drinks were delicious. I got the agave Fresca which I enjoyed but my friend got the mocha joe which I thought was especially delicious. If you love a sweet iced coffee, that’s the drink for you!
Great spot for decently priced drinks, especially during happy hour. Not large inside, but they make great use of the space with good seating.Packed closer to the weekend, but comfortable at other times.
Great bar, always try to go on a weekend night for a good time.Prices are good and the vibe is always great.Decent variety of beers and cocktails.
Liked this cozy Bar on St. Marks. Chill atmosphere. Jameson was a little more expensive than some places Ive been. I didnt try the food. Service was good. It was pretty quiet for a Saturday afternoon, which works fine for me.
Everything was pretty good… except our bartender (Brian?) kept playing “Perfect” by Simple Plan over and over again while lip synching into a shaker tin and crying softly to himself. He asked us if we wanted our espresso martinis “special” and we said sure and then proceeded to watch him drop a few tears into the tin before shaking and serving to us. It was actually pretty good. Would return.
Good food. Nice atmosphere
Divey and cozy spot. outdoor seating is nice & is a good place to people watch. came as a group of 6 on a wed and got seating. drinks are fairly priced ($14 for the most part) loved peach please
Got the pad Thai with tofu . Service was great. Staff were really nice and served dishes in a timely manner. Great drinks. Recommend the lychee martini.
Chiang Mai curry noodle soup was good but the portion size was kind of disappointing. Also, we weren’t allowed to sit inside because we didn’t make a reservation so we had to sit outside in the cool 🥶
Amazing service and scrumptious food. incredible blend of flavors in the papaya salad. highly recommend!
Great cocktails, good atmosphere, and an upbeat vibe
I came here for my bday (so we had a group of 7) They don’t do reservations but we came at around 5 on a Sunday and almost everything was free. They have nice big comfy tables. Everyone was very happy with the vibe of the place, it’s so so cozy!The food was on point, very simple menu. The cocktails were just delicious! The waiter was really attentive and had great energy!!
I have been to this restaurant many times and it is always an amazing the time. The food is excellent and though you may find the drinks slightly overpriced, they are so worth it. Great atmosphere and lovely staff, this is a favorite of mine!
Finished off a phenomenal night at this great location. The weather was good, so the giant windows were up and it felt like we were sitting outside. Asked for the best drink the bar tender could make and had a delightful espresso martini.
Went there for early food and drinks with friend.The place is nice and the music wasnt too loud. The food was good, we had the chicken strips and fried cheese curds. The service was very slow.They had only one bartender on and he was making drinks for the bar and for the dining tables. While I do think the bartender was trying his best he wasnt the fastest mixer. I hope they start adjusting to the people coming back and add more staff on busy shift times.
Delicious late night snacks and awesome bartender who makes the BEST whisky sour mmmmmm
Great food, great atmosphere, had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and it was very good
Service was very attentive. The food came very quickly and was more than delicious. Atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing. Flowers are a majorrrr plus.
We were looking forward to the experience since the bouncer was very pleasant outside. The place did not have the best climate controlled space. It was only relying on fans on a very humid day. Offered typical bar food that was limited. Not a place that I would choose again in the future.
Update:Don’t be fooled, I have still received no response to my emails (plus two further emails) despite the businesses response to my review.Went here for a couple of drinks one afternoon on our trip after exploring the east village, nice setting a good range of drinks in the happy hour deal and the bartender seemed nice.Except when it came to pay we wrote down the 20% option for the tip ($6.80) however the bartended charged my card an extra $20. Not impressed as our drinks only came to $37 that’s nearly a 50% tip!! So BEWARE only leave cash tips.Have tried to contact the bar to rectify this and had no luck.
Ben was great, Im just leaving the place.Variety of beers and drinks, nice place to come with friends. Nice late music
The food was good, the atmosphere is great, the servers was kind, and i loved the flowers, we took lovely photos !
It was a good Sunday funday with friends here a few weeks ago... we only intended to be here for an hour or two but ended up staying for 5 hours in good company. I also think Ive found my favorite martini here... Dirty Pickle Martini!
What im going to say is super petty, but the music here was on like a tiktok top hits playlist... kinda ruins the super chill lowlight vibe. Our drinks were impressive and totally not run of the mill. Dirty Pickle was a lil crazy tho you have to sip that one.
Good craft beers and good food. Our waitress was exceptionally nice, helping us move three times to get better seats to watch the dance parade going down St Marks Place. I will definitely stop in again.
Love this place, the cocktails are creative and the staff is engaging. Great to stop in for a drink and a light bite or dinner.
Cool place to check out with friends. This is a nice bar that has 2 rooms and an outside seating area. The bar itself is not very big, and the main room is rather narrow, but fun nonetheless. The back room has several tables, but be sure to get here early if you want to sit at one of them - people snag tables early and stay for quite a while. Outside is perfect for good weather and watching the hustle and bustle of the East Village. Overall, nice addition to St. Marks.
Gem and a half - amazing service and amazing food. Wait time was 3 minutes, great outdoor dining experience, and loved the Khao Mun Gai I ordered, especially the sauces. Definitely a recommend.
The bartender was a little stand offish, but the food and drinks were mostly delicious!!! The fried pickles were a bit on the soft breaded side, chicken tenders were really yummy, as well as the fries. Try the adult sno cone, you will regret it if you dont!!!
One of my favourite bars in East Village! Dont forget to grab some finger food and claim some space on the outside patio.
Lovely setup with the outdoor heated parklets. Its hard to find somewhere for a drink sometimes with a little one and we were made to feel very welcome and sat outside, out of the way. The drinks menu is great and the service was excellent, thanks! 🍻
Nice cocktails, very rude bouncer. He literally kicked me out for no reason — had vaccination proof, wasn’t drunk. I understand these guys are doing their job, but sometimes if feels like a power flex. Def not coming back, that was a weird, uncomfortable experience.
This place was amazing! great ambiance and amazing food. The grilled chicken Thai Basil noodles and they were to die for, the spice level was perfect. We got sat almost immediately and the service was very quick. I recommend the Crab rangoon. Definitely would recommend and will be returning!
First time visiting this bar. Was treated like a regular. Fantastic Guinness pour. Erin was amazing. Ask for the banana bread shot, it’s worth it!
I got the clay pot fried rice - it was very tasty and it was a large portion (easily two meals). The lychee mojito was also good!
Favorite Thai spot in UES! Food and drinks are so yummy! The service is super quick and everyone is very nice. Definitely recommend :)
Bua burger was meh. Burgers like smashburger, shake shack, fiveguys can be considered better. And for the size of the burger frys should be included. Drinks were good and tasty. The outside sitting area is nice.
Been here twice and the food is so well made. Ambiance is fire and the serving size is bigggg. Recommend the fried rice and pad Kee mao, a lil sweet for the latter but rly good if ur down for that
Terrible Service. Way too slow. One waitress for the entire restaurant. She just cant handle the demand.I had a caipirinha, and it wasnt good. I doubt they muddled the lime. Probably used lime juice. Actually too much lime, making it bitter.At least the roast beef with gruyere cheese was pretty good. Their mustard was excellent.
Been to Bua a couple times now and feel it deserves some love in the form of a positive review. Firstly, staff are great and engaged with customers. Great happy hour which we took full advantage of and best of all, its owned by a Dubliner. Location and atmosphere are two things that I look for in a bar and this score top marks on both. Get over to Crifs for a hot dog afterwards - you wont be disappointed.
Really warm atmosphere for a drink with friends. Food was tasty (fish tacos, grilled cheese and soup). Took a little while to arrive, but the service was good
Fun vibe and a nice place for drinks which are reasonably priced!
Cool cozy bar in East village. Makes for a good date spot kids 😉.
Very good cocktails and surprisingly, my favorite chicken sandwich in the city
Erin is the best. Bless her. Also the Irish bartenders are really cool.
Beautiful atmosphere! Food was incredibly good and super great service.
Delicious food. Amazing ambiance.
I got completely bullied by the bouncer here the other day at 6pm. The waitress was apologetic and said they would compensate but it didnt happen. Not the first or second review mentioning the bouncer perhaps there is something they can do.
Its a really good place! The atmosphere there is amazing! Perfect for a date!
Nice outdoor area with view of the street and great beer selection
Great East Village spot with good drinks and good food. Energy is always at a level thats fun, but never overwhelming. Solid music selection too.
Great happy hour wine special ($15 carafe!) and lovely seating to enjoy good weather. I may be slightly biased, I met my husband here.
One of my favorite LES gems. The lads here always take care of all locals and newcomers. Food is knock your socks off and there’s always a fun one or two to meet as well!
Nice place for drinks to catch up with a friend. More intimate yet low key atmosphere. Try to get there a little earlier or during the week, though if you want a seat.
LOVE this place. Brian the bartender was amazing, so funny and friends and made the most incredible drinks. Not to mention the music was absolutely amazing!!! If you want to have a good time, take a train down memory lane and listen to some amazing music, this is the bar for you!
Nice local bar to have a drink with your friend. They have good basic food, chicken/ burgers. Its a little pricey and the staff not always nice .
Really nice bar! Good music! Good drinks! I liked it a lot. Didnt try the food.
Always a great time and place to go with a couple friends!Great fresh and easy going place for drinks and they definitely have some good food getting pumped out of their kitchen!Dont sleep on the grilled cheese and dont forget to add bacon!When the weather is better they have fun outdoor seating as well.
Excellent food and dessert! Great staff.
An easy go-to bar for most any occasion; good cocktails that wont break the bank, great homemade potato chips to accompany a beer and a few seats outside when the weather is nice.
This place has a classy vibe that sets it apart from its neighbors.this is ok spot, service is usually pretty good, but a little too crowded, get there early if you really want a spot.
LES bar with good ambiance. Ideal for small group gathering. In the summer, they open the exterior wall to create an open air feel.
Had a wonderful meal at BUA! The quality of the food and drinks was outstanding and the service was fast. The atmosphere was very pleasant as well, beautifully decorated and music not too loud. It was also easy to get a reservation for six. Well be back!
Great vibes, this place allow dogs and is very dog friendly too! Food is great as well!
Great drinks, cool vibe, excellent service from Sarah the waitress!
Good food (toasted sandwich) and drinks as well. Its a pretty cozy atmosphere but its never empty. I guess thats a good thing!
Great music, great cocktails, great happy hour ⭐️
The chiangrai Lycheetini is A MUST if you love martinis! Food was 10/10
10/10 food11/10 drinksIncredible service and stunning ambiance.Love it.
Thank you to Peters, the manager tonight. He was professional and cordial. Keep him as long as you can.
Really cool bar with good vibe. We had some beers and food and enjoyed our evening
Very good beer, atmosphere burgers and fries. We had a great time.
Great service. I recommend making reservations.
The food was delicious. The drink tasted like cleaning chemicals.
Had good but small burger with Gruyere, some wine and a couple beers. Nice place!
Small but friendly and cozy atmosphere. Good drinks. Bar tender super friendly
Great bar. Nice outdoor area, food is good and drink specials are very good.
Too loud for my taste, but great otherwise!
Nice bar with good atmosphere. The fried cheese was nice and prices are reasonable
Soooo cozy in there. Exactly the respite I needed for happy hour after a tough day. Drinks and service were exceptional. I didnt eat but I will next time!
Highly recommend this bar, good location, buzzing atmosphere and tasty beverages, just a shame the bar tender Robert Magpie cant play fifa to save his life!
The clay pot rice, super rainbow roll and ba mee gyu moo dang noodles were amazing! The drinks were just a beautiful as the floral decor! Our yummiest NYC experience! 🤩
Amazing place. Great beer taps and even better service!!!
Fantastic place. We are visiting from Utah and craving a good Thai place- this hit the spot! We had the fried won tons, Pad Se Ew, and pineapple fried rice, and massaman curry. All amazing dishes, would recommend to those who are coming here the first time. Also, my daughter loved the hanging flowers and decor. It was a great place to come and get out of the cold, and we left satisfied and very happy! Will be recommending to friends!
Its not for everyone, but if you like pickles or vinegar, get the Pickle Martini. Made with McClures pickles! Delicious!!
Perfect for happy hour on a summer day loung in the teeny outside porch or meet friendly locals at the large indoor picnic tables
Rory rocks! Go try their The Dude espresso martini. Its totally worth the calories 😉
Havent eaten here, just drinks & mingling... High potential, could become nice pick up spot if not already
Such a cute spot, great service and food! the place is super cute too! the hostess is so nice too
Great crowd, good drinks. Over all a fun place
A four-star establishmentThis bar ticks almost all the boxes.I wanted to give it five, but could not because the only flavour I got from the run cocktail was alcohol.Beautiful venue, very friendly staff and a sophisticated clientele that will strike up a conversation with you.I also noted the Pride flag outside. Great touch!Looking forward to my next visit.
Loved it! Great drinks. Top 10 burger!
Great little bites. Great cocktails and good outdoor seating.
Amazing food, amazing space! Definitely come back
Good drinks, great staff, the cheese curds are a must.
I was surprised to see this restaurant turn into quite the late night hangout. Be prepared for loud music and lots of bodies if you come on the late side.
Erin wouldnt share the aux cable blaaaaah
This is an amazing bar. Especially the bouncer Peters is the most friendliest human person i’ve ever met in the bars in NYC. He works at BUA and he makes customers very comfortable whenever they come. Would def recommend!
I love sitting outside here with a big group. Great spicy cocktails.
Really nice food! And great service!
Good bar. Nice atmosphere. Cool street seating.
Awesome burger. Generous order of fries wished they were better though.
Pretty good, standard, downtown bar. Hard to be great in NYC when it comes to bars
Great late night spot! Late night food combined with great service! Ronnin is the best! If I visit, it is only when he is working!
Ok I love this place, I got there around 10:30 on a Saturday and stayed for 2 cocktails that were well priced (I think like $13-15 ish) and they were great. Great dark date spot bar vibes on a lively street.
Great service, food & music... U can be there for hours 👌
Just a bar ok cocktails very crowded good bar food fun spot .
Thanks for the free wifi. Happy hour seems legit ill be back
Very mediocre service
Good food, great vibes
Super cute date night spot!!
Fantastic cocktails and excellent service
Great for drinks with friends and a good happy hour!
Highly recommend this bar if you want to have fun with friends with good music. The bartender was so fun and made amazing drinks. Brian from Ireland, highly recommend if you want to have fun in NYC. Check it out!
Affordable prices and excellent team!
Obsessed with the pad Thai!!!!!
Small but nice atmosphere. Self service and take a seat where you like. Person at the door was friendly. Good selection of local micro brew beers. Full bar options also available
A man with a dog at 1 am was so aggressive and put his hands on my friend. We were told the owners do not care that he is aggressive and was an absolute threat. This is a PROBLEM. Please correct.
Fun environment and very tasty food. Had the crispy spicy tuna, vegetable dumplings, basil wok chicken, pineapple fried rice, and chicken pad Thai. Very attentive servers especially Amp. Great for groups.
The worst bartenders and waitresses. Super RUDE staff.
Small food and draft selection but something for everyone. Cozy space.
Amazing decor and equally delicious food! Crispy Duck Pad Thai was out of this world. So great!
Awesome Bar in the east village
Reliable cocktails and good bar food. Cocktails could be a little cheaper. Friendly bar tenders and simple, but cool ambiance.
Wonderful food and service! We didn’t have a reservation but got seated immediately outside and it was so warm with the heaters!
Homely, casual European-style pub with eclectic decor and eclectic people.
Solid bar in EV. Went for a Thursday night drink with some friends
Lol no thanks
Crispy rice tuna was bomb. Pad Thai was great too, would recommend!
Great vibe and drinks. Their playlist was killer
Great date spot during the week. Can get busy at weekend. Great pints and fried chicken
Great time all around!
Only had drinks and apps here but I would 100% go back. Probably one of the best espresso martinis I’ve ever had, and their fried cheese curds were so good. The wait staff is super friendly and accommodating and the tables outside are nicely separated with very good heater set up (would still bring a light jacket though for extra cold days).
Great place day or night to grab a drink with friends. Highly recommend the fried cheese curds and pickle martinis!
Bartender was careless and impatient, besides that everything was fine.
So fun. Great food and drinks!
Great bar, the grilled cheese and tomato soup is a must have.
Stumbled across this restaurant by chance, loved the chicken ramen and the waitress was very friendly. Would recommend and go again when im in New York!
Good food for 3 AM. Wish the burger had at least a small amount of fries for 14$
Bua thai ramen robata grill is my new go to spot for Thai Food! Perfect date night idea with a beautiful ambiance & pretty drinks!
Stumbled upon this place while walking around the east village and, oh man, was I in for a nice surprise! Lovely quaint spot with excellent atmosphere and detailed interior. Awesome vibes! Great drink and food selection. I did not have any food but others seemed to enjoy it! Bartender was awesome and generous with the pours! Decently priced as well—for nyc that is. Anyway, I will definitely be going back here. Good place to grab a drink especially for a date.
Highly recommend the chicken basil!
Great place, great food and a chill vibe.
Good food ! But the glasses of wine are ridiculously small
Nice atmosphere, service and great location, but lacking in summer appropriate aperitifs and quality beer options. Would definitely come again
Good time! Bartender was super chill.
Stopped by this solid establishment with a friend during happy hour. Our waitress, Andee, was very pleasant and super attentive throughout the night(even after the place filled up with people).Ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was tasty and the fries were great too. Everything is well priced for the area. My only suggestion is for them to include jalapeños with their smoked and spicy margarita. It wasnt spicy enough. Had a really great time here and will definitely be returning.
Great design. Looking forward to the outdoor seating.
Really good
This restaurant superseded our expectations. The food had fabulous, unique flavors and the service was exceptional.
Cocktails were great. Service was friendly. Its a beautiful space.Our grilled cheese sandwich was a bit undercooked so the cheese hadnt fully melted which is the best part of a grilled cheese. We didnt get our order of sliders though werent charged. There are no lights in the restrooms.
Super busy restaurant with a club vibe on the weekend. Cocktails and food. A little too young of a crowd for my taste but great if youre looking for a party. Bathroom is pretty interesting.
Really nice, good sound. Solid bar, enjoyed our stay.
I appreciated the cocktail options they had for happy hour—the gin and tonic with lavender was really good! It’s a clean non-divey bar with good food and a cozy atmosphere. They had table service after a certain hour and until then, you order everything at the bar.
I used to work in the kitchen, the food is delicious but they need better food presentation. This is a great place to watch sports with a nice Bua burger and a nice cold beer. Personally I recommend the bua burger and if you are a cheese lover the grill cheese sandwich it has lots of cheese. The staff is super friendly I really miss working there.
Employees are rude
Excellent espresso martinis and an intimate vibe. great spot for catching up with friends
Worst bar tender ever. I was there just for a drink while waiting for a reservation but the bartenders were pretty occupied talking with other people. When they finally decided to get me a drink they had the worst attitude. Left the bar and went to the wild son.
I only had appetizers, which were tasty! Exactly as IG describes. Limited cocktail and wine menu, but you can BYOB!!
Not what I expected. I orginally came here because I needed to use the bathroom and I hoped I would be able to stay and enjoy myself. I definitely did stay. The staff is kind and saw to it that my niece and myself were situated to get home. (Not intoxicated but uber prices were unusually high and our phone died). The service here was ppl lovely and I look forward to my next visit with them!
Dark candlelit neighborhood bar with food options and open air seating. Bartender was very friendly. Very enjoyable relaxed atmosphere.
Meh. Bad music played, hope its not the norm
What a fun place. Very friendly and affordable.
Dimly lit bar w/ decent drinks & late night bites to eat! YumYum !
Brian is great
Cozy bar, like the vibe. Suggested!
Great vibe, like a chill neighborhood bar.
Find me here on Friday’s evening. Right from work to the bar. One of the coolest bars in NYC. But can get so busy sometime that it is not that fun anymore. Cool bar. And you can sit outside and watch the street.
Strong drinks, good ambiance and prices.
Drinks were amazing. A bit pricy, bit bery good.
Well separated outdoor tables with reasonable heaters above the tables, provide not too much good amount of heat for about a couple of hours.
Loved it. Felt right at home in the big apple
I have no memory of this place and if you ask Ill deny it, but Google says I was there so it must be good. Everything I do is pretty awesome.
Really rude staff. Our group closed the tab and we needed a minute to finish our drinks and the waitress was incredibly rude telling us we needed to go. I understand she wants to bring in the next people to the table to keep the money flowing, but forcing people out mid-drink is a really unfriendly way of doing it.
Cocktails were quite bad. We tried the winter punch, which came buttery and earthy. Felt like drinking rum with some laxative. The mezcal Mule tasted like petrol. We paid, left the cocktails, headed out, and were never coming back.
Amazingly huge menu! Super fun drinks! Awesome heat lamps!
Came here on a blisteringly freezing night. great cocktails and the irish bartender kept an eye and ear on the guys congregated around myself and friend and made sure to check in on us. mind you he was the only one behind the busy bar, making complex cocktails. i didnt get a chance to thank him.recommend!
Simply the best bar in the east village. The staff is very friendly and the food is excellent. Definitely try the grilled cheese (with gruyere) or the burger. They source there pickles from McLures so the pickle martinis and the pickles on sandwiches are amazing.
The food was great looked just like it did on the ig page and the server was great and accomodative
Really like this place bouncing all around New York City found this little place food was good the drinks were good, And the girls had a lot of fun
Sometimes Bua feels like Crif Dogs waiting room. This could be a first bar stop while you wait for PDT. Bua is surprisingly casual. It is an everyday East Village type bar perfect for students, girls night out, birthdays, twenty-somethings, and dates. Its not a big bar. In fact, it consists of two small rooms - one that has the bar and the other with a few wooden tables and benches. This is not a great place for groups but a great gathering spot. They’ve got some interesting drinks. My group feasted on a variety of martinis (Dirty and Pickle), imported beer, and spiked hot apple cider. They even have adult grilled cheese sandwiches if you’re hungry or want something to munch on while you drink.
Went here with Erika and her friends after Doc Holidays
This place is great for cheap drinks. My suggestion is hangout here during the summer or spring. They have a great patio you can hang at and get some drinks.
Good special cocktails but there is no table service early on Sunday. You have to get up and get your own drinks from the bar.
Decent food. Friendly bartenders. Usually a fair amount of industry people. Love it.
Went for drinks. Got the Painkiller. Austin the bartender is great.
Fun St Marks pub with small outdoor seating porch. Happy hour is a great value - $4 tap beers. Love the industrial sliding doors leading to the bathrooms.
Dolce. Great Sandwiches. Good service.
It’s dark, there’s no room, there’s no music. Go somewhere else.
The cheese was in solid form (literally) and a homeless guy tried to sell me some dank literature, but my Guinness was warm and my cockles properly satiated.
Bartenders know their stuff :) good drinks! .. And happy hours dont hurt
Good food, great cocktails, and excellent people-watching.
Awesome food and service. Best martini Ive had.