Brass Monkey

The destination at the very end of the street – Brass Monkey was built to be a warm and reliable outpost that anyone, at any time, could come to and know they will find a welcoming atmosphere with great food and drinks.

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  • Phone

    (212) 675-6686

  • Website

    brassmonkeynyc.com

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave) New York , NY 10014 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 228


Keywords:

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Benjamin Ludman

This place has multiple levels (including a roof) and multiple rooms. End up in the right one and you'll find an ok selection of craft beers & imported beers . In the wrong one, deafening music & bros.

Ish Rai

Really cool rooftop beer garden.Prices are good, the crowd is cool, food/snacks are really good and service/staff was awesome. Random naked lady doing a voyeuristic show in the standard hotel window.

Julie Bi

Get here early (before 9) to stake out a table on the roof while there's no line , by 11 the line is down the block to even get in, and don't even think about trying to go up to the rooftop .

Makeda

Great rooftop bar . Make sure to get there early in the summer to snag a table spot on the roof top . Good for people watching . Good for scoping out the 20- and 30-something singles.

Billy Keenly

Comfortable atmosphere (when it isn't wall-to-wall packed) One of the most desirable places to grab a drink in the meatpacking district, with a spacious outdoor roof terrace .

Paul Kardous

When the Standard Biergarten is heaving, this is a great place to come get away and find a seat outside . In the winter there are plenty of cozy corners to hide.

Victoria Natenzon

It's meatpacking so as you can imagine there's a long line and a ton of people but it's fun and very different from the other spots nearby. This place is massive and more bar vs. club atmosphere.

Shyla D.

Rosie and Nolan are the best bartenders here. Love the live band they have on the weekends and the fries are super tasty. Perfect spot to watch the game or catch up with friends.

The Most Interesting Man in the World

I once knew a ‘brass monkey.’ He was a Japanese macaque with a prodigal skill at the French horn. His rendition of ‘Moon River ’ was particularly moving.

Ira B

Solid spot for drinks after work. Nightlife scene is decent here too. No bar on the roof so make sure you have a drink from one of the two bars below before you go up there.

Trevor

Unexciting beer list but if you can snag a seat on the roof it's a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

Alexander Kuzmin

Loud and crowdy pub next the High line park . Get upstairs to the rooftop with a park view . Rex!

Marino Boccuzzi

Very fun bar ! Has three levels to it each has a different vibe! Also has a rooftop very fun place to go

Ben Gasparini

Breath of fresh air to have a solid bar near all the clubs. This place has a roof to boot. Lots of good times here.

Lisa Sosa

Loved hanging on the rooftop . The spicy Paloma was refreshing with a nice kick

Gregory Palmer

Great weeknight bartender staff . There is a good partition between the front and rear bar for easy and private conversation.

Scott Burdick

Multi-storied wood paneled bar has lots of nooks and tables to settle down with beer and friend's (new and old). Roof top joy in warm weather.

Nelly Tejeda

Nice music no covers, 35 min approx of line if you arrive after 10:30. Order the mohito

Valerie S

Came here for happy hour on a rainy day. Can't wait to go back when it's sunny to check out the rooftop

Benazir Martinez

It gets pretty packed but the rooftop is nice and it has three levels. Their cocktail kind of pack a punch. Lol

DLee

Great rooftop spot to hang out w/ your friends but be warned, it does get packed and you may have to wait to get in.

Bravo

The scene of the infamous Kelly/Bethenny, “I’m up here and you’re down here” fight from Season 2. However if you’re there you’re always “up here.”

Peter C. Frank

Private party room is all the way in the back and to the right. They're on Little West 12th right off the West Side Highway

Kelly Ann Gonzales

Great domestic beer selection . Fantastic rooftop bar . Great location for a night out with friends or a relaxed date.

Courtney Klein

Good beer menu and great staff . Definitely worth stopping by after a trip down the Highline.

bridget cheng

one of my fave bars . i celebrated my 22nd bday here and it was so easy to reserve a table--there's also no charge for the table. all you have to do is order from the waitress .

Fernando T.

One of the biggest sport bars in town . It even has an open air terrace with sun-resistant screens)

Don McIntyre

This is fantastic wee place, don't forget to check out the rooftop bar . The bouncers are fun and friendly .

Anthony Popeo

Good for happy hours and light food, not good for a formal/planned dinner . The roof is great in the spring/summer/fall.

DoubleDeuce

Less of the Meatpacking crowd but still in Meatpacking. Solid little rooftop space too.

Ashley Edwards

Go during the week, if you can. Weekend nights tend to get pretty crowded . Also, check-out the rooftop - on a crisp night it's simply amazing!

Gregory Segarra

Such and interesting place for adults 29+,children not allowed on weekends. Makes thing great!

Bailey

Nice crowd, great rooftop area. Decent drinks. Good for a post work happy hour

Ting

Nice outdoor rooftop with a view . Reasonably priced drinks especially for the area.

Kathryn D

Good for post-work happy hours , especially when weather is nice and patio is open upstairs.

Fernando Leon

Awesome terrace and down to earth atmosphere. Recommended hands-down!

Caroline Deng

Went here on a Thursday night, but the rooftop was so crowded you could barely move. There are so many other bars/clubs in the area, so I'd go to other venues in the area if you have a chance.

Bravo

The Brass Monkey keeps it real in the meatpacking district. Relaxed, inexpensive (for the 'hood) and great for late night munchies . -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef

Bergdorf Goodman

This Irish Bar on the West Side is Rag & Bone designer David's New York City Secret! It's a Rag & Bone favorite escape in the city .

Caroline R.

Love this bar ... it's huge and has a rooftop patio with a great view of the Hudson River . Big screen TVs for sports fans .

Richard Murby

Great roof top for summer time drinks and usually not a crazy as the Standard.

Oscar Madera

Nice service, good music , casual , and nice environment, really cool rooftop

Meg Farmer

A low key spot in meat packing. Good for the out of towners who don't knew how to dress . Huge rooftop .

Valentin Guerin

Nice staff and small (but nice) rooftop with a view on the Hudson

Matthew

The Franziskaner Dunkelweizen is amazing. Don't cuss at the staff and yell loudly about how much your dad makes. You might get arrested.

StageBuddy

Great place to end a night of bar-hopping! They stay open much later than other bars in town . Read more

Bergdorf Goodman

This Irish Bar on the West Side is Rag & Bone designer David's New York City Secret! It's a Rag & Bone favorite escape in the city .

Pete Webb

Wonderful Staff & Private Party Room - Perfect location for happy hour or office holiday party

Heather

Go early! Or huge line !!! Had a party there last night! Had fun! But a few friends left due to line and Ahole bouncer wouldn't let them just come in! So wrong!and hour line !? I don't do lines !

Andrew Litvak

It's all about the rooftop . Service is a bit spotty though, they need more people behind the bar on busy days.

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