Russian Vodka Room
New York, NY 10019-5803
Phone: (212) 307-5835
- Cross Street:
- Between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1, 9; C, E at 50th St
- Best of Citysearch:
- After-Work Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 4pm-1am, Tue-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-3am
Editorial Review for Russian Vodka Room – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
In knowing Soviet fashion, the canopy outside reads "Attitude Adjustment Hour." The dim, dark-toned interior features a piano player, a few front banquettes, a separate dining room and an arc of a bar where after-work folks and Eastern emigres kick back. It may take you a few minutes to notice there are no windows; that's just the way the Russians like it.
The Draw
If the image of the former USSR as a culture of melancholy and longing holds some sort of visceral appeal, this may be the singles spot for you. It doesn't really rage, and it's certainly easy to mind your own business, but the intimate bar and the bartenders' rapport with guests make it easy to mix. Get into the spirit with ice-cold shots of one of more than 50 vodkas, including the house infusions in fresh flavors such as strawberry, apple cinnamon, ginger and, the kicker, horseradish.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIt's OK to come hungry. You can snack on dishes like gravlax with potato pancakes or a bowl of borscht.The apple blintz with vanilla ice cream is particularly delectable; or, if you're feeling rich, go for the caviar.
What to DrinkIn addition to hard-to-find Russian and Polish vodkas, the bar stocks an ultra-smooth New York variety called Peconika.
User Reviews for Russian Vodka Room
11/24/2006 Posted by trainakr
Great ambiance. The homemade infused vodka is always good. Don't ask for a mixer though, they will mock you!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
11/20/2006 Posted by mberson27
do you like vodka? well you're in for a treat! RVR's specialty infused vodkas are the real deal. make sure to pace yourself, though! american style shot slamming can get you in trouble, and by that i mean very drunk very fast!
Pros: vodka
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
