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WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
The downtown hit-makers behind Scottish hot spots Highlands and Byron at The Surf Lodge set aside the tartan for industrial chic at WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen. Chef Chris Rendell puts an upmarket twist on British classics.
Gin enthusiasts will not be disappointed with the bar's artisanal selection of over 50 bottles of England's national spirit.
WHITEHALL is opened for cocktails and dinner. The setting is also perfect for a variety of occasions from a quiet dinner in the intimate dining room to drinks at the bar or a gathering of friends for cocktails.
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Gin enthusiasts will not be disappointed with the bar's artisanal selection of over 50 bottles of England's national spirit.
WHITEHALL is opened for cocktails and dinner. The setting is also perfect for a variety of occasions from a quiet dinner in the intimate dining room to drinks at the bar or a gathering of friends for cocktails.
86 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 86 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(46)
- fit for foodies(40)
- vibrant bar scene(32)
- hot spot(28)
- good for groups(17)
- great for brunch(13)
WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Yummy seafood specials, delicious and imaginative cocktails."
Dined on 6/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Burgers and amazing drinks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a great restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. Anything that I've ever ordered here was top notch."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 3 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Saturday Night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Came here on Saturday night for dinner with friends. Thought the ambience up front was great, and the quieter dining area in the back worked well for dinner and conversation. Enjoyed the food - had the burger which was cooked perfectly. Enjoyed the meal, and would come back."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 4 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cute restaurant with great food. Originally went to try the highly reviewed brussel sprouts dish but they were out of season. Got the asparagus instead, along with a green salad and the sea trout dish. All were fabulous. Portions were on the smaller side but overall the experience was delicious. Great ambience. And the wine for $10 was not bad at all, which was surprising (since normally I see barberas for under $14 and usually expect them to be sub par -- sorry if that sounds snooty; it's more an unfortunate reflection of how overpriced good wines from italy are). I highly recommend this place!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 5 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Burger!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the Whitehall Burger and the British Fry Up. Both were very good, but the burger was outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 6 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service. Our tabel was in the bar area and the Friday evneing after work crowd made it noisy. but an excellent restaurant."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great ambiance, great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved the lighting, exposed brick, and open feeling of the back dining room. Was seated before our reservation time! When we ordered a bottle of wine they didn't have, the sommelier promptly came over and recommended an excellent choice to replace the missing wine. Every morsel of food was great, especially the scallop appetizer with the cashew, Asian inspired relish. It took a few minutes for our server to come over after we were initially seated, but it seemed like she got 3 tables seated at the same time, and that was the only hitch in our service the whole evening. Very interesting dessert, not my favorite but I was glad to try something new (strawberry rhubarb meringue & mousse)! Will definitely come back and recommend to friends."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
a hit, did not expect the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"a hit, did not expect the quality from a place imported from over the pond!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and ambience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Bar scene is tough with limited room. Seating in rear is btter: quieter and less crowded. Really good. Try the pork chop."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 10 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice bar and good, not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice bar and good, not great food. Service was very pleasant and professional."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
such a cute place. the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"such a cute place. the food is good and the service is excellent. i had added in my opentable reservation that it was my friend's birthday and the desert we ordered came with a candle."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
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Review 12 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The front room with the bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The front room with the bar was raucous and packed when we arrived and left. A great energy for those who wanted a bar scene. But since we were there for dinner, I was pleased to be seated in the back where the noise level was appropriate for conversation. The server was nice and available when needed. The food was timely and delicious. My party had a leisurely dinner which I fear delayed the later reservations but we never felt rushed. So much so, we didn't even realize how long we had been there. Which I think is a testament to the service.
Overall, I believe there are 2 establishments in 1. The bar area was quite a scene but the dining area was comfortable and made for a delightful evening."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 13 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Slow service, average food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slow service, average food and underwhelming attentiveness. Won't be back unfortunately."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2004
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Review 14 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our food at Whitehall was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our food at Whitehall was delicious! We got there a bit early (7:15) so as the evening progressed it filled up and the energy improved. I would recommend it to friends for a casual but delicious meal."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
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Review 15 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, good drinks, good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good drinks, good service."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
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Review 16 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Drinks were exceptional (No.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Drinks were exceptional (No. 4 & No. 11 were fantastic). Butternut Squash Salad was very refreshing and perfect to split for 2 people. I had the cheeseburger, which was a revelation. Friend had the chicken and she thought it was great. Also, the boozy brussel sprouts are quite tasty (boozy because they use scotch butter). Overall, a solid place with great service. Could definitely see myself going back here as a trusted, fall back option if I'm ever in West Village and unsure/unable to find a restaurant."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
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Review 17 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have dined here three times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have dined here three times and have enjoyed our experience each time The menu is a mix of standard dishes prepared with an Aussie flair that makes them unique and tasty! (Was told that the chef is Australian) The front of the restaurant is a little louder and has a active bar while the back is more quiet with a warm and cozy feel. The wait staff is trained to express their personality and give excellent service"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great drinks, food nothing special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best part by far was were the drinks. They were really the only remarkable bit. Everything else was pretty good, but given the prices, I wouldn't really recommend it for food."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
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Review 19 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bravo!!! What a meal. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bravo!!! What a meal. I was beginning to think that I am just way too picky. It is nice to fine a place that i can really rave about. We sat in the back room, which is a little bit quieter. The ambiance is very casual but cool. Do not miss the Lamb Chops. We had the Squid app, which was perfection. The fruit tart for desert was another homerun. Oh yes, do not forget to have a before dinner cocktail."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I enjoyed Whitehall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My friend and I enjoyed Whitehall from the moment we walked in. The music was quite loud and we asked if they would lower it - they did, immediately. It wasn't very crowded when we got there, partly, because it was Easter. I suspect that on any other night it would have been noisier and more crowded (hence the "moderate" for noise level.The service was excellent, the food delicious and beautifully presented. Nice wine list, friendly but not overbearing staff. Definitely will go back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect for Saturday Night Dinner!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience at Whitehall. The atmosphere is energetic and the decor is really clean and well done. Great location in the heart of the West Village. I thought the service was great and the staff was really attentive and friendly. The food was excellent as well. I wish they would experiment with more non gin based cocktails (I am a bourbon fan), but that is there trademark and I knew that going in. That being said, the gin based cocktails were great. Excellent time!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 22 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Whitehall was a solid surprise.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Whitehall was a solid surprise. Cocktails were well made, and boozy brussel sprouts were delicious - we couldn't stop eating them. The pork chop was slightly overcooked and dry in the middle, but tasty nonetheless. Overall, a positive experience."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not crowded but surprisingly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not crowded but surprisingly loud. Service was mediocre- the server wasn't British, disappeared for large chunks of time, didn't list all the specials, and didn't explain the cheeses in our cheese plate.
Our gin cocktails were fine. My glass of port was disappointing.
My friend's burger seemed good and the fries were delicious. My fish was drowning in butter sauce, and surrounded by surprisingly flavorless apple cubes.
For dessert, we split a mediocre chocolate dish.
For the price, this place wasn't worth it. I was a bit disappointed."
Our gin cocktails were fine. My glass of port was disappointing.
My friend's burger seemed good and the fries were delicious. My fish was drowning in butter sauce, and surrounded by surprisingly flavorless apple cubes.
For dessert, we split a mediocre chocolate dish.
For the price, this place wasn't worth it. I was a bit disappointed."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2010
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Review 24 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very cute and quaint restaurant.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very cute and quaint restaurant. Enjoyable and pleasant hostess to start the meal off right with several interesting dishes to come back an try. Hopefully they'll be a fish and chips on the menu to really get into the theme and feel of the restaurant."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 25 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there and loved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time there and loved it. Unfortunately my date didn't turn out the same way. Great place - book in advance though. Great atmosphere at the bar."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 26 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
pushed us out the door!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was good but was spoiled by the service, provided by a slightly self-impressed individual. we ordered one round of drinks and our brunch entrees. he came by to check on us immediately -- annoying at best since no one had tried their entree yet. the next time we saw him was when he dropped the check on the table. no "need another drink? interested in coffee? would you like more water? can i provide you anything?" plus we didn't ask for the check. why were we given the bums rush???"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
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Review 28 for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
TOO CLOSE TO BE PERFECT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great, the food is amazing, I love the ambiance, the only problem was that the table (for 2) we were given against the wall was mere inches away from the adjoining (noisy) table of six. I had the asked the (reluctant) hostess to move them a little (they had plenty of room on the other side) and it became awkward with the other table. By the end of the dinner the table of six were so loud we could hardly carry on a conversation."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for WHITEHALL Bar + Kitchen
Based on the average of (58) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic