Thyme Bar & Grill in Cherwell

Management should really consider hiring a new hostess. I had a very bad experience here. Came with a friend and we sat in the larger sofa area because we were expecting one more person. When our other friend came, the hostess with long braids walked up to me & raised her voice in front of other guests at the bar saying “Do you know that it’s illegal for you to overstep my boundary and bring in any guests without my approval first?! Who do you think you are” I said “this is the other guest we’ve been expecting” and she said that the place was too crowded and it was already last call. I looked around and said “there are many open tables available, nobody else has even walked in since we got here, and our server told us already that last call wasn’t for another 40 more minutes” She continued to have an attitude with me saying that extra guests are not welcome unless she approves first, and that I am not welcome back to Thyme again, all while in front of other customers. That is no way to speak to a patron. Also, for the remainder of our time there, no other guests walked in taking up any of the seats or tables, and the bar sure enough kept taking drink orders for another 40 minutes. Management, please consider either training your hostess, or hiring someone who has experience in hospitality and how to speak to customers.

These people play games. The staff is not knowledgeable. They served me prosecco when I ordered a cava. When we confronted the waiter he said cava and Prosecco are the same thing, they make cave in Italy as well. This is clearly not true. You do not need to be a sommelier to know this information. So they were going to charge me $18 for a cava but poured me a $6 prosecco. Will not return.

I ordered Raventos cava and the guy pours me some cheap Prosecco. I asked him why and he casually tells me that they’re out of Raventos and told me it’s cava. I pointed out that the bottle clearly says Prosecco and he proceeds to tell me “it says Prosecco but it’s really cava.” I told him, “proseccco is Italian, cava is Spanish. It is not the same.” Guy lies to my face and won’t back down. He then tells me, “oh yeah, cava is Spanish but they make them in Italy too!” And then the just walks away. My husband is a certified level 2 sommelier and we were just dumbfounded. The waiter decides to randomly serve me something other than what I ordered, lies about it and when I confronted him, he doubles down?? This is fraudulent and dishonest. Naturally, I refused to drink the Prosecco and sent it back. We told him that cava can only made in Spain just like champagne can only be from the champagne region in France. He then just laughs it off and say his boss lied to him. Zero accountability, no apology. This really makes me wonder how often does this establishment serve customers the wrong drink and get away with it?? The desserts sucks and he also opened a can or beer at our table just to immediately realize it’s the wrong one and then switch it back. I don’t know what is going on at this place, but I will never return.

Alexander with the cheese… 5 stars 😩👌

The cocktails are all creative and well designed, I enjoyed each cocktail I tried along with the presentation. The food is well done and the service is spectacular. I love the vibe of the place.

Cody is the best and knows what he is doing! He helped us choose drinks and made our anniversary unforgettable! Didn’t try the food but will do next time we visit!

Don’t waste your time…. They didn’t have half of the drinks in stock. The grill was broken so you also couldn’t order some of the menu. We wanted to order some glasses of wine at the end, but also out of stock. Sounds like they are in trouble . (Also side note, we ordered the white lady which comes in a bust form glass. We received one, and the table directly next to us ordered the same and it was twice the size. Such a strange experience.)

Horrible service, waited 40min and didn’t get a drink! bartender never gave us water, but gave water to others, we moved seats and got snappy because we DIDNT TELL HIME WE MOVED!! we just moved one seat away from the chair we were sitting, took our orders and never gave us our drinks, too busy flirting with the girls. So we left… maybe if we were white he would’ve made our drinks!!

Excellent food and service, burgers can be bought without a bun if wished thus saving food waste. Delicious mixed grill

Beyond how cool this place is and how fascinating the drinks are the crew working this place are amazing. I got to chat with Cody a little bit while waiting for the rest of my party and he was so nice and funny! I can’t remember my waiters name but he was also amazing and so friendly and even joined in on some interesting conversations with us. I will definitely be back. They were super accommodating for one of our guests who does not drink which was really nice. Definitely visit if you’re ever in the area.

Bathtub gin fizz and espresso martini

This is the place I take my out of town friends when they visit. Alexander is my fav bartender in NYC. Drinks are pricey and there’s a wait to get them, but well worth it. Make sure to ask for the custom made shots

Great intimate bar! The quality of the cocktails are superb. I had the BEST espresso martini ever! Alexander and Vibe are truly masters of their craft. Everyone working here was friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely return to try more drinks on the menu.

AMAZING!!!! Vive and Alexander are the best bartenders!! The drinks are all amazing with great presentation, perfectly balanced cocktails done with ARTISTRY, and just overall a 100. One of the best bars I’ve been to in my life. Would totally come back!!

Pork belly on the BLT made it terrific! I wish it was different bread, but otherwise best ever. Mischa was a great bartender and introduced the "cranberry-soda" member of our party to some great nonalcoholic options that they have. We definitely enjoyed.

This place feels like a little escape from NYCs reality. The mixologist and owner has created a full on immersive experience. From the taste, the look/ presentation & the smell - ALL your senses will be tingling and craving for more. 10000% recommend coming here. Jameson is theee man. I went here for a work celebration/ dinner and the drinks were phenomenal and his recommendations were perfect & spot on. We did the prefix menu which gives you a lot of bang for your buck. I LOVED the drinks & dessert and my favorite bite was the truffle fries. The team does an amazing job at dietary restrictions too. My only recommendation to the team is to serve enough chip/olive/bite with the drinks that come with them. It's hard to have 1 chip last an entire drink - nobody's got that kind of self control.

Intimate speakeasy hidden underneath a coffee shop. We almost missed it looking at the storefronts but found our way by following their carpet. The drinks were quite elaborate in terms of presentation. I had the Agrabah and thought it was good.

Presentation 10/10 Tastes 10/10 Very creative and unique! Fun stuff

This is simply the best cocktail experience I have had in New York City. The service is impeccable and the artists (not bartenders) are insanely talented at what they do. I'm so glad I picked this place for our anniversary.

After dinner, we went to Thyme Bar for cocktails. Reservations are recommended but we were lucky to walk in and get a table for 4. All the drinks we ordered were very creative and delicious. The bar itself has a nice sexy speakeasy vibe. Hands down we agreed that Agrabah was the BEST.

Just a place for taking pictures which that I wasn’t looking for from a fancy place like this. The food was bad, don’t get the crispy chicken(I can't remember the full name of the dish but it was swimming in the oil and tasteless) and the cocktails were not as great as their presentation.

What can I say, their atmosphere is great,,, but the true hero is their cocktails. They got so much choices but made sure that each drinks are special and fantastic!

Overall the vibe and service was amazing. The cocktails were really good and had great presentation. The food was presented well but I do think it could have been more flavorful. I tried the tasting menu which was 2 cocktails, an entree, and a dessert. I had the shrimp. The portion was small and could’ve used more spice but the pork belly blt was so good!

Just incredible! A delightful little speakeasy with the kind of decor that could go either toward the conservative or the decadent, the food and drinks land firmly in the decadent without being that much more expensive than cocktails anywhere else in the area.

The big girl host for tonight was super rude. Retraining needed.

Cocktails are always great!! I’ve been here twice and they had a different menu every time. I’d highly recommend you visit thyme for a cute little date or to get good/innovative cocktails in general.

I was lucky enough to walk in without reservations on Tuesday night. Last time I tried my luck on a Thursday evening and was told that the wait is over 2 hrs. Service is friendly and warm, which is rare in a NYC speakeasy to be honest. The manager was knowledgeable and introduced their famous cocktail to me. I ordered 🌟Agrabah: really not to my taste. Heavy hint of mint and I hardly taste pistachio. 🌟🌟🌟Corpse reviver: in my opinion, this is a citrusy gin with a hint of chamomile and the absinthe made it stronger. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Noir: my favorite. If you don't like scotch, please skip this one. Their drink presentation is nice and beautiful. Bartenders look very experienced! I'll revisit if they invent new cocktails!

Trust me you would not get drunk here.

Amazing & Def worth a try! Very original cocktails (e.g, with Oud)

Visiting from Miami, and decided to check out Thyme Bar. It was a very cool experience. You come in to lobby where there's someone who will take you down to the ground floor where there is a bar . The lighting was pretty and dim out the reflections of the lighting of the bar, and space was beautiful. Drinks were pretty, and the presentation of it was cool.

A speakeasy, reservation recommended, really cool date place, really fun cocktails that are works of art. Bunch of fun shaped glasses, some hanging from the ceiling, some with smoke just gorgeous and delicious. Also the foods are fantastic!

Their young hostess is so so so unprofessional and rude. She can’t be the face of a place like this!

All drinks have fun presentation and experienced bar tenders. I asked them to make a custom drink with ube syrup and it was the best cocktail I had. We call it Uber Moto

Such a Awsome place for drinks or date. The drinks are delicious and not even joking. Codie was awesome and recommended the greatest drinks without even looking at the menu.

agrabah was great abstract mandarin was good bramble and white lady were very strong

Drinks were very expensive, even for NYC ($25+). The bar itself is underneath a bakery, and is pretty cool - the kind that’s instagrammable with drinks that hang from ceilings and get served in plant pots. Mixologists were on point, I just think the cost is pretty high - especially with lots of amazing cocktail bars around the city charging slightly less.

The staff here are INCREDIBLY kind and generous. You truly feel like a guest. Great ambiance. Creative drinks.

Great venue, very creative cocktail menu and elegant bar food. You should try only if you will not care the staff asking you to give up your seat in the middle of your conversation when the place is half empty.

Thyme Bar is a classy speakeasy located at 20 W 23rd St, Cellar, New York, NY 10010, they got the most unique innovative cocktails with creative & fancy presentation, developed and directed by Jeremy Le Blanche. I have been to Thyme bar many times, their fancy cocktails always surprises me, never disappointed. I went with group of photographers and influencers, they have updated their cocktails once a while, the amazing taste and presentation made me in love with this spot. We always got the friendly welcoming experience with the bartenders and staff. Hope to see you there. Note: Suggest make reservations before going there, space and seating are limited.

For $100 including tip, you too can have 3-4 mediocre tasting cocktails. I struggle rating these types of places because I don’t know if I should be reading them on my lived experience or if maybe I’m supposed to know going in that it’s all just for looks and I shouldn’t have expected the cocktails to be tasty.

Was here on Sat 3/23 around 8PM and, generally, everything was great. Host was friendly and bartender/mixologist was personable and entertaining. But the female server who seemed incredibly over it and wholly reluctant to help or provide recommendations, and who ended up ignoring us for the remainder of the evening (thankfully), really put us off and made what would've been an overall fun experience into a pretty sour one. The male server who ended up coming around to us seemed much friendlier, but at that point, we were ready to leave after our first and only drink. Disappointing because we were looking forward to trying this place for a while and we left so disheartened. :(

We all need more Thyme 🌿 All thyme is now, all space is here. One drink at this bar brings a much needed change in perspective.

Never got the chance to get in because the service was bas from the first contact

The drinks are very pricey. Drinks are good but more of a show a speak easy mood.

What a wild find this was. Honestly such a great idea by the owners to turn their basement into a speakeasy during the evening because the space is quiet beautiful

Absolutely amazing experience with unique cocktails and delicious food

Great atmosphere, drinks, and presentation—a highly differentiated experience. Alex & team are phenomenal! Can’t recommend Thyme enough

hostess looked miserable, very tired, didnt want to talk. not great for business, 1/27/23, 0/10. one of the waiters pushed my seat while i was sitting to move my chair. ABSOLUTELY WILD.

What an amazing experience! Our bartender Chris, he is an artist in his own rights! The drinks where fantastic, the delivery inspiring and the atmosphere quaint.

We came here around 10pm on a Tuesday and were able to get seated without having to wait. The place was at about 60% capacity when we got there, but it filled up to 100% by the time we finished our drinks around 11:30pm. When I originally looked up this place it said there was a cocktail tasting menu, but they had a normal a-la-carte menu that we ordered from. The cocktails were good and I loved the presentation!

Once you actually see bartenders doing the amazing work you will know why the cocktails are so expensive here

Cocktails are strong 4/5. You can certainly find better tasting cocktails in the city. Presentation 4.5/5. I like the atmosphere here, although noisy. Bartender was appropriately aloof. Not very personal. Playing it a little too cool to be relatable, but we still had a really nice time.

Phoebe was the best server and made some great recommendations. The atmosphere here has a classy speakeasy vibe. 10/10

The cocktails are so eclectic and tasteful.

Cody (or as we affectionately called him Winston) and Phoebe were awesome & attentive servers for our tasting menu experience on NYE. The cocktails and the food were absolutely on point and neither of us had had duck near as good. Well worth the experience! Thank you both!

English: Awesome drinks + unique styling! Germans: außergewöhnlich gute Drinks + unglaublich einzigartig gestylte Gläser / Behälter.

This is igsta worthy...drinks were gorgeous to look at..i like 1 out of 3 drinks. Im not really a drinker n i prefer sweet drinks but this is suppose to be an experience soo no complaints. Had a good time. Tiny baby appetizers lol

We had a great time for a 21st celebration. Special shout out to Phoebe and Cody for taking care of us tonight.

Advertised a Tasting Menu, however it's not a tasting menu, it's a Prix Fixe menu. We were extremely disappointed to discover this when we arrived as we were expecting several bite-sized dishes aka a Tasting Menu. The food we ordered was good but not worth the price. The atmosphere was cool and was the best part of the experience however I will not return.

Wow. Great drinks with amazing presentation. Cody, the manager is incredible. A+ evening. Will return next time in town.

Chic bar with a chill vibe. Drinks were solid. I recommend the White Lady 💁🏼‍♀️

Top teir. Cody was a whole experience in itself. The mixologist was superior, the style and move the class and ease. I loved it all. The drinks were amazing 👏. I shall return. The hostess was pleasant and kind literally. The whole experience was five stars.

Great vibe. Good food. The drinks are an adventure. Wait staff were cool people.

My friend and I stopped in here for a quick drink before dinner and had a lovely time! The service was quick and their drink recommendations matched our preferences wonderfully. I wish we could’ve tried more, because the drinks we had had an amazing presentation and were balanced wonderfully. Definitely a place to come with friends, or try to stop by if you’re on the area!

What a brilliant surprise! Don't be fooled by the incredible and creative presentation of the cocktails. It is not a pretentious hipster bar 🙂 staff is friendly and professional and food was delicious, led by Chris behind the bar. A group of six of us enjoyed it as an after work event. We will definitely be back!

Super fun drinks, worth the wait. Ambiance was fantastic and having a seat at the bar to watch the bartenders make drinks was an experience in itself.

Fun bar with creative mixologists. The cocktails are great and Alexander mixed us up some incredible off menu creations to close out the night.

I went as a walk-in on a weekday. There was a pretty strong smell of vomit as soon as we went down the stairs to the bar. Service seemed a bit disorganized but everyone we spoke to was nice. The cocktails were ridiculous. Not like good ridiculous, just ridiculous. The glasswear and presentation were very gimmicky and impractical, and the cocktails themselves were average at best. The place is Instagramable, but not actually good.

Great spot! Kitchen isn't open all night.

Every year my partner and I come here for our anniversary, and each year they never have disappointed us. We love the people, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, literally everything! All of their drinks are so whimsical and interesting. I truly don't know what to expect when we order anything, but I just know it will be delicious!

You have to try this place at least once! The most creative drinks you will find hands down!

TLDR: Thyme Bar is worth the stop if you love intricate and tasty cocktails. Provided you can get in! If you opt for the reservation with the tasting menu, that's the most surefire way to visit. The drink with the dragon pot is awesome. I've only been once but boy was it good. It's small and the speakeasy feel underneath the bakery is pretty cool. The drinks are well thought out, quite intentional in flavors and presentation. Every subsequent visit it's been too full or the wait has been too long but till this day - one of those cocktail lounges I think about often.

Great place with a speakeasy vibe. Creative drinks with a flair for presentation. However, doing the tasting menu is a total waste of money. We were asked to cut our evening short because another reservation was coming (we were there less than 2 hours). Very pleasant wait staff, but the whole evening felt like a waste of money. Fries, 2 drinks, and dessert should not cost what they are asking for a "tasting menu"

This place is awesome with extremely unique drinks and atmosphere , and the people are real nice. Especially in helping to recommend drinks

I will give 5 stars for their vibe and cocktail decoration. They have the most cocktail decorations I have ever seen. However, probably because I value cocktail’s balance and taste more than its fragrance, most cocktails taste like drinking perfume for me. The Nior actually smells really nice. It’s one of their cocktails with pure agarwood. However, again, its smell is too strong. The worst one we tasted yesterday was Agrabah. It literally tastes like Darlie toothpaste. In a nutshell, it’s a bar with a good vibe, good service, lovely cocktail decorations, and bizarre/weird taste cocktails. BTW truffle fries is good, but their oyster is not fresh.

We had pre dinner drinks here before a business meal - even at 5:30, the place was nearly full! The drinks were fun, strong, imaginative, and flavorful, and the service was friendly, helpful, and attentive.

Drinks were interesting and delicious

drinks are not only gorgeously presented and garnished, but they are effortlessly creative & include an entire interactive and sensory experience. if you love craft cocktails this is the spot. the staff was so warm and really added to the already cozy ambiance. april the bartender was busy but made an effort to chat with us and answer cocktail questions and her recommendations all solid. will absolutely be back next time im in the city.

I feel very neutral about my experience. Neither good nor bad. Just kinda meh. The presentation of the drinks was really cool, but the drinks themselves weren't anything special. Just okay. So felt more gimmicky and just doing it just for instagram-ability of it. The ambience was okay, kind of loud and bright for a cellar speakeasy bar. The staff were indifferent and seemed like they didn't want to be there. Food was tasty but just your standard bar food. So yeah probably wouldn't recommend going. I just don't see the reason to go.

Very cool concept, drinks are super photogenic. Food/drinks could taste better.

Mr Speakeasy at another Speakeasy. As far as mixology is concerned this place is in my top 5. Service top notch, creative display on drinks phenomenal and how they can incorporate your preference to make a drink you will love is amazing. If you get Cody as your waiter, you're going to have a great time.

Service was great. Food was tasty and prepared with care. I have eaten in other Premier Inn restaurants and the preparation and care taken by the chef makes a big difference. Same goes for the staff waiting on the tables. They were great in Banbury.

Great Service, Olivia explained the menu supplements to us ( We we’re on a meal deal at the Premier Inn). She took our order promptly and correctly. She checked we were OK a few times during our meal, , got drinks for us. A polite and hardworking member of staff.

I love cocktails from this place! So creative and they all taste good! Not a connoisseur in cocktails but I would definitely recommend this place to my friends :)

The restaurant is absolutely stunning, intimate and classy, the service is amazing and the cocktails are to die for. The food was super tasty too, I warmly recommend trying the sliders, some of the best I have ever had.

Awesome drinks. Pricey but definitely worth the experience

This place really lived up to the hype. I have never had cocktails like the ones we had here. It was truly such a unique experience and everyone that took care of us were so kind and really took their time to explain the menu to us and help us choose some of their amazing cocktails. Not to mention the place is beautiful. It has an upscale speakeasy vibe. Alex, Jameson, and Nigel do an incredible job making everyone feel welcome and informed on the menu. We will definitely be back!

This bar is the best in the city! Beautiful atmosphere and cocktails. Very friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. They also have my favorite gin! Stray Dog Wild Gin 🍸

I can objectively understand this bar’s hype. The cocktails are very creative, presentation alone is an experience itself. A lot of them look like a cocktail and a house warming gift combined in one. In my opinion, this is the type of cocktail offering that takes the creative aspect a little too far. I found the drinks to be too sweet and sugary for how creative the recipes are. But hey, if that’s what you like this is a good spot for you. Prepare to pay a mark up though. In the plus side, Bartenders/staff were all lovely people and the bar certainly has a cool aesthetic but nothing compared to other Manhattan cocktail bars (Raines, Dear Irving, Angel’s Share, etc)

Fantastic drinks, great staff that is super attentive and personable. Had to wait 25 min but it was well worth the wait especially if you like cocktails with some flair.

Delicious cocktails in a quiet and cosy atmosphere. The glassware is half the pleasure.

a bit pricey for the quality of the drinks but the presentation is outstanding

Great cocktails! Takes the place of Aviary, which used to be over in Columbus Circle, as the most extra cocktails in the city (in the best way possible).

Waited about 1.25 hours on a Wednesday evening to check out this gem! The cocktails are definitely an experience, but beyond just that, they're actually delicious!! Thoroughly enjoyed our time here!

highly recommend!! Drinks are pricey but they’re well worth it. Will be back for their tasting

Thyme Bar is excellent. The attention to detail and the service are fantastic. Jeremy is a cocktail genius and the team takes great care of patrons. Look for Phoebe, Cody, Alexander, Steph, or Medina, and you will be in great hands.

We were unable to enter without a reservation, which is understandable, but what shocked us was the attitude from the hostess. She came off as rude not only with us but with other people looking to get to the bar. Lost all interest in ever coming back to this place.

Had a great time here. Best if you reserve seats or it will be a long wait. I reserved and was happy with my experience. Drinks are superb and fhe charcuterie was ok point. Definitely recommend.

Highy recommend trying the Tasting Menu which can only be done via reservations. It's cocktail themed and a unique experience. As for the cocktails themselves, some are a little bit over the top, and some come with so many ingredients it all just bleeds together but overall a positive experience. Would recommend "Queen of the Night" as an all time favorite cocktail. All food items are snack sized but can be shared among 2-3 people. Lobster rolls, sliders and mushroom arancelli are all wins.

For overpriced drinks (common in the area), this place provides more justification with ambiance, service and creativity. The cocktails were very well made, creative, and balanced… and an extra bonus was that the bartender asked to wash his hands between cocktails and holding our phone to take a picture.