What to order at KGB Bar

Signature drink
Russian Standard vodka
Editor tip
Reading series start at 19:00. Climb to the third-floor speakeasy The Red Room for the bar without the readings.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeLiterary bar
Price$$$
NeighborhoodEast Village
Signature drinkRussian Standard vodka
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