Bar Florine
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Bar Florine is a good Upper East Side choice when the goal is a composed wine-bar evening rather than a loud cocktail crawl. Star Wine List recognition gives it a credible reason to book, easy booking makes it useful for dates or small-group plans that need polish without major reservation pressure.
About Bar Florine
Bar Florine is a New York City venue with evening hours from Wednesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. It has received Star Wine List recognition in 2026. While its practical details are clear, information on menu, service style, pricing, or atmosphere is not available.
Choose it for a New York City evening with late hours
Bar Florine's schedule is a strong reason to consider it: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, open 5 PM–12 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, open 5 PM–1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Star Wine List recognition offers an additional point of reference for readers comparing evening options. A specific menu, cuisine, chef, price range, seating format, or reservation policy is not available.
Do not make this the choice if the night depends on a specific food menu, a lunch service, a specific price point, or a particular service format, as those details are not available. For a broader crawl, use Our full New York City bars guide; for dinner-led planning before or after, use Our full New York City restaurants guide. If the evening is turning into a full itinerary, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City experiences guide, Our full New York City wineries guide can help with wider New York City planning.
The planning case is strongest when the details fit
Use Bar Florine when the hours and smart-casual dress code match the evening you are planning. Information regarding booking difficulty, seating capacity, takeout or delivery, dietary accommodations, or a specific crowd profile is not available.
Reservations: No reservation policy is available, so check directly before planning around a specific time. Dress: Smart casual is the dress code. Budget: Pricing is not available, so do not rely on a specific spend estimate. Timing: Bar Florine is open Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Planning details
- Location
- 163 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- bar-florine.com
- Phone
- (212) 466-6679
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bar Florine presents a quiet, intentionally restrained take on the modern wine bar. The room lives at the northern edge of the Upper East Side’s museum corridor, and its location shapes a calm, residential pace: it doesn’t chase downtown urgency or scene-driven turnover. Instead the focus is on a considered wine program — the kind of selection that earns industry recognition — and an intimate atmosphere that invites lingering. The result is a sophisticated, elegant space that reads more like a neighborhood destination for thoughtful drinking than a buzzy nightlife outpost.
Best For
Bar Florine is best for low-key evenings centered on wine appreciation. It suits date nights where conversation matters, solo visits for serious sips, and casual hangouts with friends who want to linger rather than race through a scene. Because the venue’s Star Wine List recognition signals depth and thoughtful pricing, it also rewards anyone making a short trip expressly to explore the program. The Upper East Side setting encourages a relaxed, unrushed visit—ideal for people who prioritize selection and service over spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Approach the list with curiosity: the Star Wine List nod highlights range, pricing structure and depth, so look for bottles or flights that showcase that breadth. Rely on staff guidance to navigate the program — their recommendations will help surface standout producers or value-driven selections. Treat a visit as exploratory rather than transactional; this is the sort of wine bar where taking time to taste and compare reveals what makes the program notable, and where picking a wine to linger over is a perfectly appropriate ordering strategy.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and elegant with warm, inviting lighting, thoughtful antique touches like a distressed mirror, and a calm, elevated vibe that feels like France.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Soft Background Music
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- SUKI DESU, Notable alternative
- Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar, Notable alternative
- The Penrose Bar, Notable alternative
- Plug Uglies UES, Notable alternative
- Bemelmans Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Bar Florine compares on the Upper East Side
Choose Bar Florine over Plug Uglies UES when the night needs a calmer wine-bar mood rather than a more casual neighborhood-bar feel. For a date or a low-pressure catch-up, Bar Florine is the safer recommendation; for a looser group hang, Plug Uglies UES is the easier fit.
Bemelmans Bar is the comparison for readers who want classic New York polish and a more formal sense of occasion. Bar Florine is the better pick when booking ease and a quieter wine-focused evening matter more than the hotel-bar ritual. The Penrose Bar is the stronger cross-shop for a busier, more social Upper East Side bar night.
SUKI DESU and Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar point the decision in a different direction: pick them when the food or casual format is driving the plan. Pick Bar Florine when the wine list, conversation, a more composed room are the reason to go.
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Compare Bar Florine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Florine | New York City | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| SUKI DESU | New York City | No published awards |
| Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| The Penrose Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Plug Uglies UES | New York City | No published awards |
| Bemelmans Bar | New York City | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars · #5Top 500 Bars 2026 · #45Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Star Bars 2026 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Bar Florine?
A food menu, cuisine, or chef-led dining format for Bar Florine is not available. It has received Star Wine List recognition (2026). For a broader New York City night out, you can also compare it with The Penrose Bar or Bemelmans Bar.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Florine?
No reservation policy is available. If you need a specific time, check directly with Bar Florine before going. Its hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What's the crowd like at Bar Florine?
A specific crowd profile or atmosphere for Bar Florine is not available. If you are comparing New York City evening options, Plug Uglies UES and The Penrose Bar are other named options to consider.
Is Bar Florine good for groups?
Information regarding seating capacity, table format, or group policy for Bar Florine in New York City is not available. For group planning, confirm directly with the venue before relying on it for a larger party.
Is Bar Florine good for a date?
Bar Florine can be considered for an evening in New York City if its hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. The schedule runs from 5 PM to 12 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, from 5 PM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
What's the best time to go to Bar Florine?
The best time depends on your plans, but its hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM. Bar Florine is closed Monday and Tuesday. Bemelmans Bar is another New York City option to compare when planning an evening out.
