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244 E 51st St (at Between 2nd Avenue and 3rrd Avenue)
New York, NY 10022

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(212) 319-9463
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Divine Bar - New York, NY
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Best

Great place to grab a drink and some food after work with the coworkers.

Worst

1st few times we went, it seemed like a decent neighborhood bar. Last few times service was unattentive and seating was absolutely horrible and cramped even when the place had pl...

Simply Divine! 11/20/2003

I brought a friend there that lives on t-shirts and blue jeans to this fabulous place on a Thursday night, and he loved it! It was not pretentious, and the service was terrific. We enjoyed several rounds of drinks, and those tapas are amazing and at such low prices! This place is a must-see for any crowd. Pros: Price, Wine, Tapas Cons: Crowds, Noise more
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poor service turn off 6/30/2003

1st few times we went, it seemed like a decent neighborhood bar. Last few times service was unattentive and seating was absolutely horrible and cramped even when the place had plenty of seatings- and management refused to accomodate. No reason to go spend good money at a place like that!!! A neighborhood bar need not have so much attitude. more
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Great Eats and Drinks 6/14/2003

The food was good and much bigger than normal tapas portions. The layout is cool and after living across the street for almost a year and thinking the place was super-tiny I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was layed back and romantic, the waitress really knew her stuff and was very helpful when it came to navigating the extensive wine and beer menu, and it was a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Even though it was a Friday night and busy I never felt crowded or rushed and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Pros: food, atmosphere Cons: only wine and beer more
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Great Date Spot! 3/30/2003

Went with my boyfirned and had such a great time! We sat in chairs by the fireplace, drinking wine, and ordered a wine and cheese sampler. Everything was great!! We loved just relaxing and talking and watching everyone. A great place for a date OR with a group of friends!! Pros: Atmosphere, Food/Drink, Service Cons: Size (small) more
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Fun, romantic place 3/30/2003

Went with my girlfriend one Saturday night. We had wine samplers and a cheese platter. Pleasant music and nice decor. Good date place. Highly recommended. No hard liquor. Pros: romantic, great wine, fun place Cons: no liquor, crowded, smallish more
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Top Notch! 2/25/2003

Truly an amazing evening! Great food, wonderful music, fun drinks. The staff was some of the best I've seen! Pros: Comfortable room, Great Service, Wine, Wine, Wine! more
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never fails 2/21/2003

i just want to say my friends and i had a great time at divine bar last night. we go there often, since it's convenient and we always have a great time there. many bars are trendy for a year or two and then lose their luster. but divine bar's combination of great food (the best calamari!), great wine, and friendly waitresses keeps this place fun and a perfect fallback when you're in the area! Pros: nice waitstaff, comfortable seating, great food & wine more
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Cozy Place 2/7/2003

A note about the prices everyone seems to mention. Please, if you want a glass of $5 jug wine, go elsewhere. Decent wine is not normally cheap. $7-12 a glass is the standard price. Wine selection is always changing. Bartenders are cheerful and willing to talk about the wine when they're not busy. The food's good, but it's not center stage here. Pros: great wine selection, atmosphere (upstairs) more
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It's true, it's pricey 1/22/2003

I would agree with those that say that Divine Bar is a bit pricey. I believe it was worth it, fun place to start the evening. We each had a glass of Australian Shiraz at $8.50 a pop. We decided on two tapas - the baked brie with apples and bread. It was so good, we also tried the artichoke and parmesan dip with (real) potato chips/slices. Each were around $9. Our total bill was $44 including tax and tip. We went on Friday around 6:30. As we left, the tables were packed. We got a prime spot by the fireplace upstairs, good thing because it was chilly inside. I'd recommend going upstairs for food and drinks, but there is the downstairs bars for drinks only. Great for a first date (on the couches by the fireplace, versus table/chairs for drinks only). Pros: Fireplace, Romantic (upstairs), Yummy food Cons: A bit drafty, high prices more
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Great wine 1/20/2003

It's a bit pricey, but the wine selection is very good. The food is goodassuming you're there for the wine and looking to snack on something while holding a wine glass. Plenty of bar space, and a reasonably sized seating area upstairs. Go for the wine. more
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Great place for wine without the fuss 11/20/2002

Divine is one of my favorite places in the city to meet up with Friends. It is good for big groups or a romantic twosome. If you enjoy wine and good snacks, divine is the place to go. Pros: Little Pricy Cons: Wine, Food, Service more
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It's Divine 11/14/2002

Great wine list and highly inventive food. Service is strong and the place always has a good vibe! Pros: Variety, Great Food, Inventive more
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Good for after work. 11/7/2002

This place was perfect on a Wednesday night (forget Thu-Sat). We had a group from work and snagged a nice sofa and the surrounding area. The waitress was very attentive, but she definitley had a surly attitude (I will deduct some pts on service for attitude), but let me say that she did make some good suggestions for what a group could share to eat and was *always* there to clear glasses and take drink orders. The tapas choices are uninspired but decetly made and a perfect accompaniment to the drinks. I wouldn't come here for dinner, but more for ""snacking"". Overall, pretty good selection of wines, though a bit overpriced for the quality. The ability to create your own flight is a nice touch. I'd say this is an ""average"" place, but the attentive service and extensive wine&beer choices make it a good after-work stop. more
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good tapas, a real bar scene! 9/27/2002

This very popular place is good for dates, always crowded, and loud. The tapas here is great if you are there for the food, otherwise this beer and wine only bar can get a little old! more
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Good food, arctic temperatures. 8/29/2002

The food was excellent. A brand new menu and lots to choose from. We went overboard and the bill was still reasonable. The wine list was great and service was friendly. The one problem was that it was FREEZING. It was a cool day and they had the AC blasting and the fans buzzing. Everyone in the place was shivering (even the waitress admitted she was cold and she had been ""running around."" Yet they refused to stop the fans or turn off the A/C. Strange. I would go back. I'd just bring a jacket. Pros: Inexpensive, variety of food, variety of wine Cons: COLD, crowded, noisy more
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Afterwork spot 8/21/2002

I went to the one in the financial district after work and it was pretty bumping. The crowd was mostly Wall Street and in the 30s to 40s age range mostly. However they have a good selection of wine, beer, and some hard alcohol. I've heard the Midtown branch is a little bit more romantic than downtown. All in all its a fine place for an after work drink. Pros: wine selection, service more
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succulent 8/7/2002

The wine is dee-lish! The bartendresses can be a bit attitudal...but it's still worth the fun! Pros: WINE, ambiance Cons: crowded, expensive more
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Good grapes! 7/23/2002

Excellent wine bar in really cool setting. Lee makes phenominal tapas - try the calamari or the lobster ravioli. The wine list is extensive with a ton of wines by the glass and the wait staff is more than willing to help you choose and interested in your feedback. Pros: Great Wine Selection, Great Tapas Cons: Crowded more
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This townhouse-cum-tapas bar delivers an arty party that packs classy professionals into its Spanish cavern.

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  • Divine Bar is a funky, eclectic, "downtown chic" bar serving wine and tapas. This lounge offers two duplex locations in Manhattan.

    Divine Bar East offers a striking retro-modern "Alice-In-Wonderland" townhouse setting with brick walls, vintage posters, cobalt blue lighting, fireplaces, sleek polished steel accents and plush velvet couches. The ultra-contemporary Divine Bar West combines ruby red lighting, orange walls, zebra barstools, jewel-toned seating, and a large rooftop dining terrace (where, weather permitting, a smoking area is available.) Arguably, they are two of the most unique spaces in the city.

    Complementing the wondrous decor is an extensive menu of 65 wines by the glass or taste, 50 international beers, mouth-watering tapas, fromagerie & dessert menus, & an inventive selection of "Divine West Specialty Martinis" such as Mr. Pink and the Platinum Cosmo.

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  • In Short
    Outside, a balcony aches with the weight of grapes. Inside the decor is a dark and welcoming orange with terracotta tiles, a giant fireplace, sleek bar lamps (each a lone grape)...

  • 8/25/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Wed 5pm-2am Thu-Fri 5pm-3am Sat 7pm-3am
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown East, Midtown
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