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Recreation Bar

3.4
3.4
71 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Recreation is a communal and lunch space by day and a cocktail lounge by night - serving as the ultimate living room for the neighborhood. Drawing inspiration from the rec room at your neighbor's house, Recreation features an old school Arcade Machine with games like Ms. Pacman, Centipede and Donkey Kong, Jenga, and - designed to host events or just play ball - a half court-sized basketball court.

Please note, the kitchen closes at 10pm; the last order we take is at 9:45pm.
Email recreationrsvp@concretehg.com for more information.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:00 am–2:30 am
  • Phone number
    (929) 521-7635
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With rental available upon request, plan your next get together in our basketball court flex space. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking downtown NYC, Recreation can set the space for any type of meeting. Also, you can inquire about semi-private events in our Vinyl lounge. Email events@concretehg.com for more information.
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Nassau
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Fulton Street station, 2, 3, A, C, N, R, J, Z
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 16:00
    Join us every Sunday from 11:30am - 4pm. Live DJ and influencers.

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.1Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

71 Reviews
  1. kaylah

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service wasn't the best. Had a reservation for 10:30 and they told us the kitchen closes at 10:50. Not sure why they would accept the reservation. Basketball is 25 a person for only 30 minutes. And the bartender questioned my drinking preferences cus I requested hennesy vsop. Seemed like it would have been a cool spot. unfortunately not.
    Recreation BarResponded on 8 November 2024
    Dear Kaylah, Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. We take your concerns seriously and appreciate the opportunity to address them. Regarding the reservation timing, we’d like to clarify that our kitchen closes at 10:00 PM, which is noted on our OpenTable page. We're sorry if this wasn’t clear during your visit, and we’ll be sure to reinforce this information to prevent any future confusion. As for the basketball pricing and the interaction with the bartender, we appreciate your honesty. We will certainly look into both to ensure we are providing a better experience moving forward. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope you'll consider giving us another try. Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  2. Ashley

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the cocktails were delicious. The vibe of the bar was awesome. We enjoyed our time here

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  3. Catherine

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fun . Really good place to come with a group of friends .
    Recreation BarResponded on 1 November 2024
    Hi Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional service and cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  4. Clifford

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a reservation for dinner and then was told once I arrived that the kitchen was already closed. Very unprofessional
    Recreation BarResponded on 6 September 2024
    We're sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll use it to improve our service. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss your visit further. Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  5. Andres

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great times and good pork belly slider. Sofie is the best server
    Recreation BarResponded on 19 August 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the pork belly slider. We'll be sure to pass along your praise to Sofie. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place is nice, there’s a lot of fun games. Service was really poor and also the food was bad. Overall 2 out of 5. Wouldn’t recommend
    Recreation BarResponded on 19 August 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and games, we're sorry to hear that the service and food didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously and will address these issues with our team to improve the experience. We appreciate your honesty and hope you might give us another chance in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly at 212.257.8886 as we would like to discuss your experience further. Sincerely, Recreation Bar

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  7. MJKViews

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch spot, variety of dishes to choose with unique drinks to match
    Recreation BarResponded on 27 May 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch experience with us. It's fantastic to know that our variety of dishes and unique drinks made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals and drinks. If there's anything specific you loved or if you have any suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not good. On open table it said brunch both Saturday and Sunday. When we got there at 11:15 they wouldn’t let us order brunch food. They said it’s only on Sundays. Information needs to be changed on open table. I was looking for a Saturday brunch restaurant. We left. Unhappy.
    Recreation BarResponded on 6 May 2024
    Thank you so much for your feedback! Could you please specify where on OpenTable you found the information about brunch being available on Saturdays? We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused and want to ensure that our online listings accurately reflect our offerings. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our service. You can reach us directly at 21282578886. Sincerely, The Recreation Bar Team

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  9. NonNYer

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot to have a birthday. There’s space, there’s games, and there’s a great DJ
    Recreation BarResponded on 8 April 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic birthday celebration with us! Creating memorable experiences for our guests is what we strive for, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the space, games, and the music provided by our DJ. Thank you for choosing us to host your special day, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future! Sincerely, Recreation Bar Team

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  10. MinneapolisGal

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 24 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I saw another review that said the food was "meh". They were correct. Server seemed put out to actually take our order, bring us our food, didn't check on us once, and to get our bill (once we flagged him down to get it). Just unusually poor service from the server. Hostess & bartenders were great however. They were friendly and helpful and saved the evening for us from being a pretty "meh" experience. A great spot for family with kids as there are a lot of activities to help burn off their energy.
    Recreation BarResponded on 8 April 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the disappointing experience you had with our service. We appreciate your input and will work on improving in the future. We're glad to hear that the hostess and bartenders were able to make your evening better. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a better experience next time. If you would like to discuss your experience further do not hesitate to contact us directly at 212.257.8886. Sincerely, Recreatio Bar Team

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FAQs

Recreation Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 521-7635.

Recreation Bar is rated 3.4 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Recreation Bar

26 Ann St, New York, NY 10038-2411

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Nassau
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:00 am–2:30 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Fulton Street station, 2, 3, A, C, N, R, J, Z
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (929) 521-7635
  • Private party facilities
    With rental available upon request, plan your next get together in our basketball court flex space. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking downtown NYC, Recreation can set the space for any type of meeting. Also, you can inquire about semi-private events in our Vinyl lounge. Email events@concretehg.com for more information.
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