Explore Hell's Kitchen Speakeasies & Bars in NYC

NiteTables' Speakeasy Tour has earned a strong reputation among travelers, largely thanks to a roster of genuinely engaging guides. Ryan, Catherine, Christopher, and Jonathan all get name-dropped repeatedly in reviews, praised for their cocktail knowledge, storytelling, and ability to keep a group energized throughout the night. The bars themselves span hidden basement joints, hotel lounges, and live music spots, with drink recommendations that guests consistently describe as spot-on. A few reviewers did note that the experience leans more toward a curated bar crawl than a deep dive into Prohibition history, so if you're coming primarily for the historical angle, it's worth calibrating expectations accordingly. That said, the majority of guests leave happy, often describing the tour as a highlight of their NYC trip. The company also handles logistics smoothly, including last-minute reschedules and splitting oversized groups on the fly, which speaks well to how they operate.