Bar Veloce

Cute little motorcycle-friendly bar.

Dear Veloce ,

I trek from Chelsea to the East because John works the bar.

For years used to go to the one in Chelsea but the female bartender there, Dara must hate humans, (miss Christo, Carla & Francesco) so I stopped going. She is terrible. She is unpleasant & terrible wine mood/service. Why she works in this industry is wild? Rocco was fabulous, what happened to him?

However, was delightful to accidentally have drinks in the east village & meet John. Who also happens to be a Sommelier.

I now leave my hood, Chelsea, come to the East Village only when John is working. He knows his wines. Friendly. Great humor. Excellent service.

Wish all wine bars had John’s … I never go to the Chelsea Veloce anymore. Only East. I like hanging w/ oriented service people not ppl w/ severe mood swings.

Take note Chelsea. We all stopped going there.

John is TOP!

Waitstaff didn’t seem to have an interest in educating me on types of reds they offer. Once I ordered, wine was delish. However, she never came back. The other staff had to tell her to service me. Again, still waiting, she was told again to service my area. Never did. Other staff poured me another glass. She was quick when I asked for the bill. Good wine, horrible service. Go find good wine elsewhere

Had some time to kill before a concert so I got a paninni & some cocktails. It was all good, would recommend

Best wine bar in the east village! Excellent Lambrusco !

Headed over to meet a friend for happy hour on a Tuesday. Great outdoor seating, which was semi closed off with a low wall and mini evergreens. There was one selection each genre of wine: a red, a pinot grigio, a rose, etc.

Wine, small plates and martini were good. Olive was super tasty. But their bathrooms are as small as airport bathrooms which can be pretty unpleasant. 3 stars for tiny bathroom :(