Four Walls

About Four Walls

A long counter of deep red marble runs the length of the room under a low, softly lit ceiling, with a back bar of spirits, a vintage typewriter among the bottles, and velvet armchairs and low tables on a rug for groups. There is no standing room, so every guest is seated and served, which keeps the noise down and the pace unhurried. Signature cocktails sit in the low-to-high $20s, and the bartenders are the reason people return: reviewers name several of them for explaining cocktail history and building custom drinks around a stated taste, from a Black Manhattan to smoked serves. The room holds few people and reservations are strongly advised, with some walk-ins turned away on busy nights. A couple of recent visits mention sold-out menu items or an off-key exchange with staff. It opens Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to midnight, and draws hotel guests alongside locals looking for a quieter nightcap near Broadway.