Bar in New York City, United States
ACME
100Pearl PointsNoHo's go-to for a dependable night out.
About ACME
ACME on Great Jones Street puts you in one of NoHo's better spots for an evening out, with easy booking and a location that works as a standalone destination or part of a longer night. Pricing and menu details aren't fully confirmed, so check current listings before you go. For alternatives in the same neighbourhood, Amor y Amargo and Angel's Share are both within reach.
ACME, NoHo: The Verdict
ACME sits at 9 Great Jones Street in NoHo, one of the more reliably interesting blocks in lower Manhattan for a night out. Without current pricing data on file, we can't tell you whether a round here is worth the spend relative to the neighbourhood's other options — but the address alone tells you something about who this place is for. Great Jones Street draws a crowd that knows the difference between a bar that's trying and one that has already figured it out.
If you've been once and are weighing a return, the question is whether ACME gives you a reason to come back over the alternatives within walking distance. NoHo and the surrounding streets have enough serious bars that repeat visits need to be earned. What ACME has going for it is location: you're close enough to Amor y Amargo and Angel's Share to make a night of it if ACME is your opener or closer rather than the whole plan.
On space: Great Jones Street venues tend toward the compact and considered rather than the sprawling. If ACME follows that pattern, expect a room that rewards arriving before peak hours — seating is likely at a premium once the evening gets going. Early arrivals get the room on their own terms; late arrivals deal with noise and standing. Plan accordingly.
Booking looks direct here. This is not a venue where you need to plan weeks ahead or work a waitlist. That's a practical advantage over some of the harder-to-access bars in this city, and it's worth factoring in when you're deciding how to structure an evening.
For a fuller picture of what's worth your time across the city, see our full New York City bars guide and our full New York City restaurants guide. If you're planning around a hotel, our New York City hotels guide covers the options near NoHo worth knowing about.
Know Before You Go
- Address: 9 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
- Neighbourhood: NoHo, Manhattan
- Booking difficulty: Easy , no advance reservation required in most cases
- Leading time to visit: Early evening for the leading shot at seating
- Getting there: Close to Broadway-Lafayette St (B/D/F/M) and Bleecker St (6) subway stops
- Good for: Dates, casual catch-ups, pre- or post-dinner drinks
- Pearl guides nearby: Amor y Amargo, Angel's Share, Attaboy NYC
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the signature drink at ACME?
Specific menu details aren't confirmed in Pearl's current data for ACME at 9 Great Jones St. That said, NoHo bars at this address tier typically run a tight cocktail list built around classic formats. Check directly with the venue before arriving if a specific drink is the draw.
Is ACME good for a date?
Great Jones Street is one of the better blocks in lower Manhattan for a date night, and ACME fits the format: it's the kind of place where the room does some of the work. Without confirmed pricing data, budget for a mid-range Manhattan night out and you're unlikely to be caught off guard. Amor y Amargo, a few blocks away, is worth pairing as a pre- or post-drink stop.
Is ACME good for groups?
ACME can work for groups, but NoHo spots at this scale tend to favour smaller parties. If you're coming with six or more, call ahead rather than assuming walk-in capacity will accommodate you. For larger group formats with more flexibility, Dirty French in the nearby Lower East Side handles bigger tables more reliably.
Do I need a reservation at ACME?
A reservation is advisable, especially Thursday through Saturday. NoHo draws consistent foot traffic on weekends, and Great Jones Street specifically pulls both locals and visitors. Walk-ins may work on quieter weeknights, but booking ahead is the lower-risk move.
Is the food good at ACME?
Pearl doesn't have confirmed cuisine-type or menu data for ACME at this time, so a specific verdict on the food isn't possible without misleading you. What's documented is the address: 9 Great Jones St places it in a block with serious dining competition, which typically keeps quality standards honest. Verify the current menu format before booking if food is the primary reason you're going.
Does ACME have happy hour deals?
No happy hour details are confirmed in Pearl's current data for ACME. If price is a factor, Amor y Amargo nearby is known for its structured cocktail program at approachable prices, making it a stronger bet if you're specifically chasing value-per-drink.
What's the crowd like at ACME?
NoHo at Great Jones Street draws a mix of downtown creatives, local regulars, and people making a deliberate night of it rather than stumbling in. Expect a crowd that's put some thought into the evening without being stiff about it. It's not a tourist-first room, which keeps the energy grounded.
Location
9 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
New York City, United States
Compare ACME
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| ACME | Easy | |
| The Long Island Bar | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Dirty French | Unknown | |
| Superbueno | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Amor y Amargo | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
| Angel's Share | World's 50 Best | Unknown |
Comparing your options in New York City for this tier.
Also Consider
- The Long Island Bar, Notable alternative
- Dirty French, Notable alternative
- Superbueno, Notable alternative
- Amor y Amargo, Notable alternative
- Angel's Share, Notable alternative
How ACME Compares
In NoHo and the broader downtown Manhattan bar circuit, ACME's strongest competition comes from venues with sharper identities and more documented track records. Amor y Amargo is the clearer choice if bitters-driven cocktails and a focused, knowledgeable program matter to you, it has a defined point of view that ACME, with limited public data available, can't be cleanly measured against. Angel's Share in the East Village wins on atmosphere and Japanese-influenced precision; it's worth the extra effort to find if the experience is the point.
Attaboy NYC on Eldridge Street is the call if you want bartender-driven, no-menu creativity and don't mind a queue. It's a harder booking and a different format, but the output justifies it for cocktail-first visitors. Superbueno is worth knowing if you're after agave-led drinks and a livelier room. ACME's advantage over all of these is accessibility, no waitlist, no hidden entrance, no particular planning required.
For a night that covers more ground, ACME works well as part of a NoHo or Lower East Side crawl rather than the sole destination. Pair it with a stop at Amor y Amargo earlier in the evening for a more complete picture of what downtown Manhattan does well. If you're comparing further afield, Jewel of the South in New Orleans and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu show what a destination cocktail bar looks like when the program has a clear identity, useful benchmarks if you're calibrating expectations for what a serious bar can deliver.
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