The Otheroom

This could be my haunt
Dark, sexy, intimate with
Decent wine and beer

Would rate it more 3.5 stars. Pretty much what most people said. Very dimly lit and only beer and wine available. The location is great With lots of couples on dates. It overall is a good date spot. For me though, I found the seating a bit uncomfortable to really spend more than a drink there.

My favorite bar in the neighborhood — unpretentious yet thoughtful selection of wine and beer, great crowd, and good music. Great for a casual date or a glass of white during the summer. There’s two benches and a table outside, but come early — it’s a favorite hangout for locals and dog owners.

Recently came here on a first date on a Wednesday night around 9pm. Very cute, cozy, and DARK bar which was candlelit — as in all the lights were off and there were only candles lighting the bar. They must save a ton on the electricity bill. Basically every couple there was on a date so be prepared for that. They had a good craft beer/​wine selection. The bartender wasn’t overly friendly but he was fine and provided good service. We both only had drinks which were good and at standard New York prices. I would probably come back but only if it was for a romantic evening.

I came here once for a birthday party. My friend, Tom, has a lot of friends, so we easily filled this space. I think our visit also coincided with a month where the owner forgot to pay the electric bill because it was so dark I was tempted to run out and buy spelunking gear.
I did like the place. It has some nice beers and the bartender was super friendly. I would like to go back and visit when it is less crowded. Hopefully, they will have turned up the lights just a bit.

I went to a friend’s birthday party here on a Saturday afternoon and I liked it a lot. Very cozy, nice beer list and friendly bartender.
They have a very nice lounge-​type area in the back but even the front part is nice, with a cool bar and a high banquette against the wall.
Only weird thing was that it was super dark in there! My eyes are not the best but the back part of the bar was almost pitch black. I could barely recognize some of my friends. Luckily I was able to use my experience as the lead in an all-​male performance of «The Miracle Worker» during middle school as a way to identify people by touching their faces.

Dark. Sultry. Low-​key. I’m in.
I love the quaint-​ness of the West Village, so after an amazing dinner at Malatesta Trattoria, Unilocal helped us discover The Otheroom, a wine bar/​lounge just a few blocks away.
Find a selection of wine, craft beers, exposed brick, booth seating, bar seating. On this particular low-​key Tuesday night, they appeared to have a mix of couples and small groups. Music was on point.

I really hate bars/pubs…but I was meeting up with a friend for happy hour and he just so happened to choose this place, also because it was near my job. The bartenders were really friendly for a change. (#1 reason I avoid the bar scene.)
The names of the drinks were really clever. There was a good amount of alcohol in my cocktails and I didn’t think they were watered down at all. (They usually are whenever I order anything but beer at a bar.)
I wouldn’t mind coming here for happy hour again.

As a fan of Anotheroom in Tribeca, I thought it was time for me to try The Otheroom on a fairly low-​key date night. As the crowds in New York have left me jaded about bars in the city, I was very appreciative of the vibe at the Otheroom: chill, not crowded, yet still somewhat active. I guess it’s a function of being all the way near Washington Street. I will say, at night, it is DARK in here. You can forget taking pictures of how much fun you’re having here, because it’s just not gonna work, and using flash is a good way to get everyone to hate you, real fast. I don’t know if they just dimmed the lights a lot lower that night, but it was a bit of struggle sometimes to see the menu, or say, the person sitting next to you. That being said, with the darkened ambiance and alcohol flowing, it can get rull sexy up in this joint. Heh.
The menu consists nothing but beer and wine, so this isn’t the place to get cocktails. That being said, they do have a fairly extensive draft and bottle list, and everything is reasonably priced. Since I really like red ales, I went with Sixpoint Global Warmers for most of the night, which were great, and she went with Malbecs until also settling a little into the beer menu as well. On a side note, I noticed that the menu had a couple pumpkin beers and had a slight «oh, crap» moment. Given that it’s still late summer, it was a haunting realization that fall was creeping up and that the pumpkin-​flavored everythings would soon be upon us. Yikes.
Given that the space isn’t the biggest, the service was pretty efficient about refilling drinks and collecting the glasses. I’m intrigued to see what this place is like in the day time, so I’ll have to come back and try the version of the bar with lighting.
In all, this might not be a «destination» for most, but for those who live in the area, it’s an amazing place for those date nights you want to go out but you don’t want to go «out.» I’m very happy to live close by and will no doubt be back. Keep it simple, stupid.

First, let me say, I am biased, because I had a wonderful first date there, and I’d say that the place did, what you want a place to do on such an occasion, it didn’t get in the way, and made us feel comfortable to chat and get to know each other.
The noise level, even when crowded, wasn’t overwhelming. The décor was an odd mix of lush and industrial. They have wonderful plush seats against the wall, but a cold concrete bar. I sort of liked the contrast.
What really put this place over the top (beside my date) was the bartender. She paid us just the right amount of attention, found us even when we were sitting outside, and had great suggestions for drinks. She really «got it.» And truly made me a fan.

Small intimate and comfortable place. Little plus: you can seat either at the bar, either in a little isolate backroom, or in the little terrace outside (quiet street), which are different experiences (if room available). We had both the Chilian and the Argentinian wines which were pretty interesting (and I m french).
I would only recommend it for couples or intimate dates and not for a group of friends according to the calm ambiance.

Great date spot, but only if you really like your date. If you *don’t* like your date that much, it’ll be awkward for you here. Perfect space for getting drunk and making out. If you have any question about that, don’t go here, because you will likely find yourself smooching in the corner with said date. It is a small venue. It is cozy. It is very dark. It has comfy corner make-​out sofas. And the drinks are very potent.

Stopped by just for a quick two drinks before heading to dinner. Empty at 5:30 but blonde bartender from Michigan was super friendly and helpful. Nice quaint little joint. If I am ever in the area, would def love to stop by again.

Ok so this is tucked away and almost unnoticeable on the block. Dimly lit sexy ambiance, good for a date or something ‘lovey’. Candles, wooden rustic ambiance, cozy.
Tables against the wall are a lil high up. Feels like you gotta climb to get properly seated and stepping down feels like a hike down. Of course I exaggerate but the point is if you’re 5’4 and below they’re not fun to sit in.
Place gets cramped cause it’s very small. If you’re lucky you’ll grab the couches in the back. Seats about 7 comfortably I’d say. And the bathroom… one word ‘miniature’
But if the intent is to get to know someone special, the ambiance will work in your favor with the whole darkness candles thing that they’ve got going :-)
Can’t speak on food but drinks were average NYC prices.

Now THIS is where you bring a sultry date. The lighting is dim and romantic, the tables are high-​topped with comfy lounge-​like seating, and the bar is, well, just as sexy. Came here on a Thursday and was surprised and relieved to see it wasn’t too crowded.
We ordered a few glasses of red wine and just enjoyed the ambiance. What more is there to say?

This is such a cute place hidden in the West Village. Its dark and lit with candles. Great date spot.
There is a good selection of wines and beers.
I was sitting at a booth, sipping my Riesling and saw someone’s leg from the corner of my eye. I turned left and saw that there were seats at the back and this couple was kinda «busy». The girl had her legs all over the guy and they were just drinking.
Its such a cute place, I will be back.

‘Eh, nothing too special about this place. It’s a dim type of bar/​lounge with some cushioned chairs in the back room and along the side, some high chairs in the middle and of course, your bar area.
They only serve beer and wine (HH is Mon-​Wed from I believe 5−8pm), and a few things to munch on. It’s pretty simple so if you like to get fancy cocktails, skip this place. But if you want some low-​key spot to engage with whoever, then check this place out.

Not sure how much original commentary I have to offer on The Otheroom, but here goes.
I wonder if the owners/​employees of The Otheroom are aware that this a go-​to spot for couples who aren’t afraid of a little PDA. I mean, it’s pretty impossible to ignore. Other than one larger group in the back, everyone here was paired up when I came here on Saturday night. It’s basically a makeout den (that’s a huge exaggeration — we did not walk into an orgy — it’s just sexy). I wouldn’t come here on a first date though — go with someone you’re really interested in.
Everything about this place is intimate. For starters, it’s nestled away on Perry St., so it’s removed from the craziness of the West Village. When you enter, you find yourself in the love cave. It’s probably the darkest bar I’ve been to, the only lighting coming from small candles on each table. For seating, you have your choice of chairs or couches. But mostly couches. So don’t despair if you can’t sit at a table immediately — there’s plenty of couch space between tables as well.
This place is exclusively a wine and beer establishment, so go elsewhere if you want a gin and tonic. I stuck with beer given that personally, I’ve found that wine drunk is very, very dangerous. Sadly, I wasn’t a huge fan of the two beers I ordered. They weren’t bad, just not what I was hoping for. Oh well. Didn’t stop me from having a good time (everyone sitting around us on Saturday knows what I’m talking about.)

Walked in and had a beer as we were not about to wait 2.5 hours for Spotted Pig. The bar is great truly a neighborhood bar. Had the Abita purple haze and enjoyed the bar conversations. The bartender was friendly but no hello when we walked in which I wouldn’t mind but for how quiet the place is, it was awkward. There was a total of 6 people at 6pm.

It’s tearing me apart that «The Room» in Soho closed for some reason, but luckily this sister location is a nice alternative.
Dark bar, great draft beer (and bottle selection), attentive bartenders, and a great soundtrack. What more can you ask for?
It’s definitely an intimate space and a good spot for a low key hang. I wouldn’t come here with a big group unless you can get the seating area in the back.