The Archive

Chill bar in midtown. Slightly rustic interior and a curated beer selection.

Great bar in the busy section of Midtown. We came pretty early, around 3:30 on a Friday, and stayed until 6. We sat at the bar and ordered cocktails (I'm pretty sure I ordered a Bee's Knees or something akin to that name). Our bartender, who looked like a doppelganger of Cobie Smulders/Robin Scherbatsky, was friendly and engaged in some conversation with us. But she didn't forcefully insert herself into the conversation at all times, very low-key and mellow which was refreshing. She also had invented a drink on the cocktail menu which was really good. This place is unpretentious but serves up some decent cocktails too. By the time happy hour rolled around, the place was becoming quickly packed with folks. However, we never felt cramped sitting at the bar. Wish we had the chance to go back while we were visiting but now we know a good bar spot in Midtown.

Ok place. Decent prizes. Little Loud music, but still within reason. Recommended.