Kindred

Kindred, Flatiron: Book It If You Can Get the Third Floor

Without published pricing or a listed menu, Kindred sits in the category of NYC bars where you go in knowing you'll spend somewhere in the $15–$20 per cocktail range typical for Flatiron — reasonable for the neighborhood, especially given the address at 19 W 24th St puts you within walking distance of Madison Square Park and the Eataly crowd. If that price tier works for you, the more important question is the space itself.

Kindred occupies the third floor of a Flatiron building, and that elevation is the whole point. Third-floor bars in Manhattan tend to split into two types: cramped rooms that feel like an afterthought, or spaces that use the height to create something distinct. Kindred's address and setup suggest the latter. For anyone who's been once and is deciding whether to return, the outdoor or rooftop access is the reason to prioritize a warmer-weather visit over a winter drop-in — that spatial separation from street level is harder to appreciate when you're staying inside.

Booking here is easy by NYC bar standards. You're not dealing with a 6-week wait or a timed-entry system. That said, if you're targeting outdoor or terrace seating specifically, book ahead rather than walking in, those spots move faster than indoor tables at any bar with meaningful outdoor access, and Flatiron gets enough foot traffic that spontaneous visits on weekend evenings are a gamble. A Thursday booking gives you better odds than a Saturday walk-in for the space you actually want.

For a second visit, focus on arriving before 9 PM. The crowd skews after-work and social rather than cocktail-program-focused, which sets expectations correctly: this is a good bar for a group conversation or a relaxed date, not a destination for technical cocktail nerds. If the latter is your priority, Attaboy NYC or Amor y Amargo will serve you better. For the combination of easy booking, a strong physical space, and a Flatiron location, Kindred holds up. See our full New York City bars guide for how it sits in the broader picture.

How It Compares

Against Amor y Amargo in the East Village, Kindred wins on space and ease of access, Amor y Amargo is the sharper choice for serious amaro enthusiasts, but its tiny footprint makes it a poor fit for groups of more than four. If you're bringing five or six people and want a room that can accommodate the conversation, Kindred is the more practical pick. Angel's Share in the East Village delivers more cocktail precision, but the strict no-standing policy and limited seating make it harder to book on short notice.

Superbueno in the East Village brings a more defined food and drink program with a distinct identity, it's the better call if you want a venue with culinary ambition alongside your drinks. For Flatiron specifically, Kindred offers the easiest booking window of its peer set and the spatial advantage of a third-floor room, which matters for after-work groups who want to decompress without fighting for sidewalk space.

If you're deciding between Kindred and Attaboy NYC on the Lower East Side, the choice comes down to intent. Attaboy is one of the most technically rigorous no-menu bars in the city, go there for a focused cocktail experience for two. Kindred is the better option for larger parties, mid-week spontaneity, or when the outdoor terrace access tips the decision in warmer months. For a broader read on the NYC bar scene, our New York City bars guide covers the full competitive set.

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Also Worth Knowing

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