@OscarWildeNYC
Last week we got a chance to preview out the new ‘must visit’ Victorian bar called Oscar Wilde, located in the heart of NoMad. Dedicated to the Literary Icon, you are swept to another era as soon as you enter through their doors.
The bar which officially opens today, has a space with clearly sticks to the theme, that it is actually the former HQ of NYC’s Bureau of Prohibition and the mob. The design and decor features artifacts which were hand selected from all over the world, including a Belgium piano from the 1890’s, a standing clock from England from the 1880’s, painted glass from Milan dating back to the late 19th century, marble carved in Vietnam, one-arm bar chairs from Mexico, antique fireplaces and lots of other cool items which envokes photo, video, selfie and intsa worthy moments! There’s even an illuminated window, where in the evening time I still thought it was bright out! Talk about getting lost away, I kinda liked it!
At 118.5 feet, the bar is definitely not one you should be waiting long for your cocktail, the kind of things I like to hear! With a wine menu curated by beverage director Denise Prykanowski, the bar offers over 300 whiskeys and 32 beers on tap, many of which are sourced from New York State.
Johnny Swet is the head mixologist of Oscar Wilde who crafted the cocktail list that reflects both the Victorian and Prohibition eras, including gin slings, bee’s knees, absinthe drip, and others.
Our favorite cocktail from the night was the “50 Shades of Dorian Gray” which is made with Plymouth gin, cherry liqueur, Chinese 5 spice, and citrus. Another popular cocktail is the “Oscar Wilde’s Potent Elixir,” which features cognac, gin, Guinness, cassis, lavender, Champagne and orange zest.
All cocktails are available for $14 each, and from the way its carefully made and each ones diverse flavor, it’s easily worth it!
Photos from the press preview night:
Lunch and dinner menus are also available, featuring a contemporary menu with farm-to-table ingredients. Some menu items include Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo ‘Wings’ buttered in rice flour and tossed with a Sriracha butter sauce, as well as the signature Wilde Burger, made with imported Irish Beef and topped with crisp house made pickled and chili aioli. There are also smaller bites like Cured Salmon with fried capers, crème fraiche, jalapeno, and salted cabbage slaw.
In addition, Oscar Wilde also features private event space that can accommodate up to 70 standing/40 seated in the private room, as well as 320 standing in the 5,874 square foot space.
Oscar Wilde is located at 45 West 27th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. and will be open seven days a week, from 11am to 2am.
Visit their site at here or call 212-213- 3066. Also for social media check them out on Insta, Facebook and Twitter!
