Music For a While – American
Bathed in the low glow of amber lights and the rhythmic hum of a curated soundtrack, this intimate sanctuary offers a space where sound and spirit harmonize in perfect tempo. The cocktail program dances between the botanical crispness of a Glasshouse Gimlet and the smoky, soulful depths of the Texas Nights, each pour crafted with a precision that mirrors the clarity of the music. It is a destination for the deep listener, where one can lose track of time over a velvety Frozen Espresso Martini or a complex Nordic Negroni while the world outside fades into a distant melody.
518 West 27th Street, New York NY 10001 https://musicforawhile.nyc/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, plant-based, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Hours
- Friday - Saturday
- 9:00 PM - 26:00
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and fresh, succulent ingredients, guests consistently praise the prompt service and relaxed vibe. Diners highlight the freshness of every dish, noting that the experience is well worth a visit for those seeking a high-quality meal in a laid-back atmosphere.
Menu
Cocktails
- Nordic Negroni - $20: Himbrimi Old Tom Gin, Cocchi Americano, ST. Agrestis Inferno Bitter Aperitivo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Middle-8 - $20: Mezcal, Rapa Giovanni, St. Agrestis Bitter Aperitivo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Glasshouse Gimlet - $20: Cucumber Mint Infused Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Cointreau, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Twilight Tonic - $20: Gin, Cocchi Americano, Giffard Violette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Texas Nights - $20: Balcones Texas Single Malt Whiskey, Madeira, Aromatic & Barrel Aged Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 518 - $20: Rum, Averna Siciliano, Sweet Vermouth, Yuzu, Dry Curacao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frozen Espresso Martini - $20: Vodka, Espresso, Mr. Black, Demerara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Playhead - $24: Clarified 3 Pepper Spicy Margarita, Mongolian Chili Infused Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco, Lime, Poblano, Habanero, Agave Strega Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Non Alcoholic
- Phony Negroni - $15: St. Agrestis
- Phony Mezcal Negroni - $15: St. Agrestis
- Amaro Falso - $15: St. Agrestis
- Montauk N/A IPA - $10
- Stella 0.0 - $10
Wines
- Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Mer Soleil Chardonnay (Glass) - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Josh Chardonnay (Glass) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mionetto Prosecco (Glass) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lucien Albrecht Rose Brut (Glass) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hampton Water Sparkling Rose (Glass) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Balland Sancerre Rose (Glass) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Villa Puccini Toscana (Glass) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Banshee Pinot Noir (Glass) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Elouan Pinot Noir (Glass) - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Conundrum Red Blend (Glass) - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Conundrum Cabernet Blend (Glass) - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beers & Seltzers
- Goose Island IPA - $10
- Kona Big Wave - $10
- Minerva Mexican Lager - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Famosa Lager - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Estrella Jalisco - $10
- Stella Artois - $10
- Montauk (Misc Flavors) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Long Drink - $9: Traditional or Sugar Free
- Nutrl Seltzer - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dirty Water Seltzer - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Bottle Service
- You & Me Vodka - $500
- Suntory Haku Vodka - $400
- Grey Goose Vodka - $450
- Tito's Vodka - $405
- Don Julio 1942 (750ml) - $750
- Don Julio Alma Miel - $700
- Patron El Alto - $675
- Casa Dragones Blanco (750ml) - $450
- Casa Dragones Reposado (750ml) - $525
- Don Julio Reposado (750ml) - $400
- Don Julio 1942 (375ml) - $400
- Bulleit Bourbon - $500
- Makers Mark - $450
- Jameson - $350
- Monkey 47 Gin - $475
- Tanqueray London Dry Gin - $475
- Suntory Roku Gin - $400
- Madre Mezcal - $550
- Montelobos Mezcal - $500
- Catedral Mezcal - $450
- El Silencio Mezcal - $400
- Desolas Mezcal - $375
- Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose - $475
- Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label - $425
- Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial - $350
Add-ons
- 4 Red Bull - $20
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