Cibar Lounge Review: Welcoming Staff and Great Atmosphere

This was our meeting location for our Tri Boro Bus tour. I cannot give it a complete review because I felt we were there too briefly.

However, I returned to this place and was able to provide a more comprehensive assessment of the location.

On first impression, Cibar looks trendy once you actually find it. They made me a nicely fire-lit martini called “The Suffering Bastard.” I am not a huge fan of liquor or martinis, so I was not particularly drawn to the drink, but I believe this is more about my personal taste rather than the quality of the product.

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I went to Cibar again for an unofficial event. The previous Monday, I was there briefly for the Tri Boro bus tour and felt I did not get to truly experience the place, so it was only right to check it out again.

The atmosphere was quite nice, and I enjoyed the setting. We had a table and a small area reserved during our event. Quite a few people showed up, so it was a bit tight, but that was perfectly fine.

I met some new people attending for the first time, as well as a few others I knew from a previous event.

Since it was a school night, I chose sprite as my drink. One round was bought by a friend, and the next was on the house. Thanks to both for the kind gestures. The sprite here actually tasted like good sprite, which was a pleasant surprise.

The staff was very nice and accommodating. At one point, I was doing a chest bump with a friend, and a staff member kindly asked us to be careful as we accidentally bumped into him. I apologized and assured him we were done with that. Later in the evening, I chatted with the same staff member and another gentleman named Lenny, both very friendly. I shared my contact info and encouraged them to stay in touch. That interaction really enhanced my experience, and I would return just to chat and relax with these folks.

I also ran into a credit trader from the firm who was there, and we had a pleasant conversation. It was nice seeing a familiar face.

Simply put, Cibar is a great place with great staff, and I made some new friends. If I ever organize an event at a bar or lounge, this place will definitely be on the list. I am glad I came back.