Bar in New York City, United States
Stone & Soil
100Pearl PointsWine-led nightcap
About Stone & Soil
Stone & Soil is worth booking for a quieter, cocktail-led night in Manhattan rather than a rooftop or group-party plan. The Japanese-leaning drinks direction, sustainability angle, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026 make it a stronger date or small-party choice than a generic after-work bar.
Stone & Soil is a New York City venue for Japanese-leaning cocktails with a sustainability and omotenashi angle. It makes sense for someone who wants an evening drinks plan with a more intentional framing rather than a page built around unverified dining claims, views, or neighborhood-specific assumptions.
Use it for an evening plan when cocktails are the point. The verified details are concise: Japanese-leaning cocktails, sustainability and omotenashi, smart casual dress, evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. If the priority is food-first dining, use Our full New York City restaurants guide instead; if the night is built around drinks, keep this on the shortlist with Our full New York City bars guide.
Go when the schedule fits your plan
The clearest planning guidance comes from the posted hours. Stone & Soil is closed Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, and closes at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
If you want an earlier start, choose a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday visit rather than treating it only as a late-night weekend plan. The venue's verified identity is Japanese-leaning cocktails with sustainability and omotenashi, so the best fit is an evening where that focus matters.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Stone & Soil when the plan is centered on Japanese-leaning cocktails rather than a broader dinner brief. Dhaba Indian Cuisine, Domo omakase, Seed Library, Penthouse on Park, and Simona Sundeck are separate options to compare if your group is weighing different kinds of nights.
For broader planning, travelers building a full city plan can also use Our full New York City hotels guide. For more dining and bar discovery, stay with the New York City restaurant and bar guides above rather than relying on unverified venue-to-venue comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Stone & Soil?
The verified information positions Stone & Soil as a Japanese-leaning cocktails venue in New York City, not as a food-first listing. If food is the main priority, check current official details before planning around a meal.
Does Stone & Soil have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified here. The confirmed schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM and Friday through Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM, with Monday and Sunday closed. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What's the best time to go to Stone & Soil?
Go Tuesday through Thursday around opening at 5 PM if you want to plan around the earliest verified service time. Friday and Saturday run until 1 AM, making them the later-night options.
What's the crowd like at Stone & Soil?
The specific crowd is not verified. Based on the confirmed listing, expect a New York City venue centered on Japanese-leaning cocktails, sustainability, and omotenashi, with a smart casual dress code.
Is Stone & Soil good for a date?
It can be a fit for a drinks-focused date if Japanese-leaning cocktails and smart casual dress match what you want. For an earlier plan, consider a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday visit.
Location
124 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
New York City, United States
Compare Stone & Soil
Practical comparison
Stone & Soil sits in the cocktail-first lane: Japanese-leaning drinks, sustainability cues, and a hospitality style suited to smaller groups. Dhaba Indian Cuisine is the better value call when food volume matters, while Domo omakase suits diners who want a set dining format rather than a flexible bar stop.
For outdoor ambiance, Simona Sundeck and Penthouse on Park are the more direct alternatives. For drink ambition, Seed Library is the sharper comparison. The decision is simple: choose Stone & Soil for a calmer Manhattan cocktail plan, choose the rooftops for weather and views, and choose Dhaba or Domo when dinner is the anchor.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants open air, try Simona Sundeck or Penthouse on Park instead. If the brief is more cocktail-geek than date-night, Seed Library is the more experimental cross-shop.
How it compares in New York City
Stone & Soil is the better fit when the night is built around cocktails and a quieter hospitality style. Dhaba Indian Cuisine makes more sense for a food-first plan, while Domo omakase is the more structured choice if the group wants a full counter meal rather than drinks and conversation.
For ambiance, separate the decision by weather and intent. Simona Sundeck and Penthouse on Park are cleaner picks when the outdoor setting is the main reason to go. Stone & Soil is the stronger call when the drink program matters more than the view.
Seed Library is the sharper cross-shop for cutting-edge cocktails, but it is a different kind of commitment if location or booking friction matters. Stone & Soil is the easier Manhattan recommendation for a date, a small group, or a focused first stop before dinner.
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