The Upper East Side tends to be a bit of a war zone these days with the endless construction in preparation for a subway line with a questionable timeline. Nestled in among the madness is a quiet bar with speakeasy vibes, geared more towards a night cap and a late night bite then a post-work drink you probably needed four hours ago. The space is small but difficult to manage if there’s only one server (like there was on the night we went). The food is good and the drinks are well made, but The Gilroy lacks a certain level of pizzazz that I was expecting from such a cool looking spot. I kept waiting for the one thing that really tied it all together, the Lebowski rug, if you will, but I came to the conclusion that even without that missing piece, if you live on the Upper East Side, this is definitely a place to put into your rotation. The menu is short and sweet, with seasonal options as well as year-round staples, and does the job if you’re looking for a few things to share.
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The Gilroy . Just the name of this fine cocktail establishment harkens back to the days of the roaring 20′s and pre-prohibition era libations. Not only does this new craft cocktail emporium on the Upper East Side/Yorkville serve a quality drink, but it also offers up some mighty fine gastropub fare! As the reinvention of this part of Manhattan in NYC is taking place lately new businesses such as The Gilroy are helping to usher in a new era. After a few visits here so far I can righfully proclaim that I am a big fan of The Gilroy. It’s hard not to enjoy yourself here when you are surrounded by a wonderful staff making sure your visit is to your liking with terrific food and friendly service. The first evening we wandered in and took a seat in the cozy back room dining area. The decor features a warm and candlelit atmosphere, seating in the back room, hanging Edison style lighting, a stylish wooden communal table in the middle up front, fun background music, and a nifty looking copper to
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