Cocktail Bar in Harlem
Cocktail Bar in Harlem at Panda Harlem
Some nights you want a good cocktail, a nice room, and a place where you can stay awhile. Panda Harlem is built for that. The bar has strong drinks, good lighting, and the kind of feel that can turn one round into the rest of the night.
Come for cocktails. Stay for dinner if the night goes that way.
Planning for 10+ guests? Click Here for the private party inquiry form.
A Harlem cocktail bar where you can get a real drink, a real meal, and take your time.
Why Panda Works as a Cocktail Bar in Harlem
Plenty of places in the neighborhood serve drinks. Fewer feel like a bar you want to stay at. Panda Harlem gives you cocktails, food, and a room that feels good for a full night out.
Drinks that feel planned
The drinks are a big part of the night. The menu includes the Lychee Martini, Passion Fruit Martini, NY Sidecar, wine, beer, and frozen drinks.
A bar with real atmosphere
Warm lighting, good music, and a room with energy. It is the kind of place where one drink can turn into another round.
Easy to turn drinks into dinner
Because there is a full food menu, drinks can turn into dinner when you are ready. No second stop. No moving the group.
Fits a real Harlem night out
Local, social, and fun without feeling too formal. Panda fits a real night out in Harlem.
Signature Cocktails Worth Showing Up For
Here are a few drinks people come back for. You can see wine, beer, frozen drinks, and more on the drinks menu.
No. 01
Lychee Martini
Clean, light, and a little sweet. It is an easy first drink and an easy second one too.
No. 02
Passion Fruit Martini
Bright, sharp, and easy to enjoy. A good pick when you want something fresh.
No. 03
NY Sidecar
A classic-style drink with a Panda twist. Good for anyone who wants a stronger cocktail.
No. 04
Frozen Margarita
Fun, cold, and easy to drink. Great for the first round or a late-night round.
Want to start with happy hour? Panda's happy hour in Harlem runs Tuesday through Thursday all night at the bar and Friday from 5–7 PM, with $10 cocktails and $7 beer and wine.
Drinks That Turn Into Dinner
The best nights at Panda often start with one drink. Then someone orders dumplings. Then another round shows up. Before you know it, it has turned into dinner.
That is what Panda is good at. The bar and kitchen work together, with snacks, full meals, and a room that makes it easy to stay. If you are thinking about dinner too, read the date night in Harlem page next.
The Kinds of Nights Panda Was Built For
Here are a few easy ways to use the bar. The plan can be as simple as, “let's go to Panda.”
Meeting up for drinks
A drink with a friend, a quick catch-up after work, or the start of a longer Friday. The bar works for all of it.
Starting a date night
Start with cocktails and decide on dinner after the first round. If the night is going well, you are already in the right place. The date night page has more.
A casual night out in Harlem
Not a big production. Just a real night out with good drinks, good music, and a table where you can relax.
Cocktails before dinner
Before a show, before dinner, or before the rest of the night. Panda is an easy first stop.
The table that started at the bar
The night starts with two seats at the bar and ends with a full table, a few rounds, and dinner. Panda is good at this.
A small group meetup
A few people, drinks, snacks, and no big plan. For 10 or more guests, use the private party inquiry page.
A Cocktail Spot That Feels Like Harlem
There are many bars in the neighborhood. Not all of them feel like Harlem. Panda Harlem does. The room is warm, the bar has character, and the crowd can make a weeknight feel like a real night out.
If you want a cocktail bar that feels stylish, social, and easy, this is the spot. You can stop in for one drink or stay for a full dinner.
Also worth knowing: Panda doubles as a strong restaurant near you in Harlem and a solid Chinese restaurant in Harlem when the night turns into dinner.
Where to Find the Bar
Address
2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Phone
Bar Hours
Tuesday–Thursday: 5 PM – 12 AM
Friday: 5 PM – 1 AM
Saturday: 3 PM – 1 AM
Sunday: 3 PM – 12 AM
Monday: Closed
Plan the Night
Make a Reservation at Panda
Walk-ins are welcome at the bar. For a table, OpenTable is the easiest way to book. For 10 or more guests, use the private party page.
Planning for 10+ guests? Click Here for the private party inquiry form.
Cocktail Bar in Harlem: Common Questions
Panda Harlem is a restaurant and cocktail bar in West Harlem. You can stop in for drinks, stay for dinner, or do both in one place. See the drinks menu for the full list.
Yes. Start at the bar, order from the food menu when you are ready, and keep the same drinks going through dinner.
Yes. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Thursday all night at the bar, and Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM, with $10 cocktails, $10 snacks, and $7 beer and wine. Full details are on the happy hour menu.
Yes. The lighting is low, the bar has character, and the cocktails are strong. It works well for a date that starts with one drink and turns into dinner. The date night in Harlem page has more.
Panda Harlem is at 2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027, in West Harlem. It is also a strong pick if you are searching for a restaurant near you in Harlem.
Yes. For 1–9 guests, use OpenTable. For 10 or more guests, use the private party inquiry page.
Drinks, Dinner, and the Rest of the Night
Come for cocktails. Stay for dinner if the night goes that way. Panda Harlem makes it easy to keep the whole night in one place.
Planning for 10+ guests? Click Here for the private party inquiry form.