Description

A bona-fide bourbon bar from the owners of Double Happiness, Palais Royale’s small, dimly-lit space, appointed with dark-wood, exposed brick and a well-worn tin ceiling is just rough enough around the edges to make brown-liquor bingers feel down and dirty. If you’re overwhelmed by the selection, the bartender can help you navigate the 40 varieties. A full bar and limited beer tap makes room for those ...
by nymag on May 22, 2007 from nymag

Tips

What to Drink: The scotch selection is two-deep on the bar's small shelves, making it difficult to see all the offerings. Ask the bartender to see a menu---their only one, poorly handwritten, but complete.
by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch
Save Money: Get discounts on drinks between 5pm and 9pm daily.
by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

The Scene There are no ropes or red carpet leading to this Lower East Side whiskey bar. A non-fancy neighborhood joint through and through, it's small, dark and dingy with blackened brick walls and a peeling tin ceiling. The laid-back attitude is overwhelmingly so--a dart board sans any darts, the finished surfer-skater flick rolling through credits on two TVs, and the scotch-lover passed ...
Rated 4.45 stars by Citysearch on April 05, 2008 from Citysearch