ACME
Greenwich Village, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
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ACME is a practical late-night Noho option when location and timing matter more than a detailed cocktail brief. Use it as a small-group second stop after dinner or drinks nearby; choose a more defined bar if the night needs conversation, seating certainty, or a clearer value-per-round read.
About ACME
ACME is a New York City venue with a narrow late-night schedule: it is listed as open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 PM to 4 AM, closed Sunday through Wednesday. That makes it a planning choice for the end of the week rather than an all-week option. Dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal night out.
The most reliable way to think about ACME is around timing and basics. Use the listed hours before building a night around it, avoid assuming a specific drinks program, food menu, seating setup, reservation policy, or price point unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
Use it as a late-week New York City option
ACME is best evaluated on its New York City location, smart casual dress code, late Thursday-to-Saturday hours. For other options to compare while planning, consider ACME alongside ATLA Noho, Elvis, Jac's on Bond, Temple Bar, or Yawning Cobra, depending on what kind of New York City night you are building.
The decision is simple: go for the late-night window, not for an assumed list of named drinks, food, awards, or chef-driven detail. If you need a venue with a clearly documented format before committing, compare ACME with other New York City dining and nightlife options and confirm current details through official channels.
Better for plans built around confirmed basics
The safest use case is a plan that can work within ACME's operating window: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday from 10 PM to 4 AM. For broader planning, use Our full New York City bars guide, or widen the night with Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide.
For this specific night, the strongest question is whether ACME's New York City setting, smart casual dress code, late Thursday-to-Saturday hours match the plan. If yes, it may be useful. If not, choose another venue with details that better fit your timing and expectations.
Planning details
- Location
- 9 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
- Website
- acmenyc.com
- Phone
- +1 212 203 2121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
ACME sits on Great Jones Street in NoHo and reads as an intimate, quietly calibrated downtown room. The description highlights pre‑war proportions, careful attention to acoustics and sightlines, and materials chosen to age gracefully, so the interior favors restraint over theatrical flourishes. It attracts a crowd that notices how a room is put together—design‑minded locals and gallery patrons—who appreciate discreet, well‑proportioned spaces. Even as the city grows louder around it, ACME keeps the experience compact and focused, offering a more contemplative counterpoint to louder, more maximalist Manhattan spots.
Best For
ACME suits intimate evenings and after‑work drinks for NoHo regulars and design‑minded visitors. The piece frames the room as a place that privileges conversation—acoustics and sightlines are foregrounded—so it works well for date nights, small celebratory gatherings, and relaxed group outings where the setting is part of the draw. Guests who come for a quieter, more considered downtown experience find a room that rewards attention to craft and composition rather than spectacle. Because the space emphasizes proportion and materiality, nights here feel intentional rather than frenetic.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic, modern atmosphere with terrific music and a trendy, young crowd; cool space with killer soundtrack and inviting bar area showcasing vast drink collection.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Terrific, Trendy Soundtrack with Killer Music Selection
Signature Pours
- Foxy Brown
- Bite The Bulleit
- Martini with sherry
- Daiquiri
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If ACME feels too late-night or too undefined for the plan, choose Temple Bar for a more deliberate cocktail-room decision. For a downtown night with a more polished social feel, Jac's on Bond is the cleaner cross-shop.
Bar context
How it compares in Noho and downtown Manhattan
ACME is the pick when the priority is a late Noho finish and easy logistics. ATLA Noho is the better call when food-adjacent drinking matters, while Jac's on Bond reads stronger for a more polished downtown bar plan. If the group wants a clearer first-drink destination rather than a late-night add-on, start with those before considering ACME.
Temple Bar is the stronger choice for a darker, more intentional cocktail-room mood, especially for pairs. Elvis and Yawning Cobra are better cross-shops when the goal is a more specific neighborhood-bar identity. ACME wins on late timing and Noho convenience; it loses when the decision hinges on a transparent price-per-round or a clearly described drinks program.
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Compare ACME
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ACME | New York City | No published awards |
| ATLA Noho | New York City | No published awards |
| Jac's on Bond | New York City | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Temple Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Elvis | New York City | No published awards |
| Yawning Cobra | New York City | No published awards |
How ACME New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACME known for?
ACME is a New York City venue with late-night hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How can I contact ACME?
Use ACME's official channels to confirm current details before you go.
