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The Dickens

Name: The Dickens
Address: 783 8th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10036-7011
Telephone: (917) 472-7927
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (136)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7011

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
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The Dickens is a literary-themed cocktail bar and restaurant located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York City. This venue offers a complete experience for dinner, drinks, and dancing, featuring six unique spaces, including a rooftop bar. The Dickens is celebrated for its inventive cocktails and tasty food, all within an inclusive and immersive atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–2:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(917) 472-7927
Website
http://www.thedickensnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The Dickens is available for private functions of all sizes, such as corporate meetings and events, weddings, birthdays, graduations and engagements. It's the perfect space for any event that requires an elegant or casual cocktail. Visit the 'Events' section of our website for more information.

Location
783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7011
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

DICKENS MARTINI BAR
Multiple dates available
Join us on the second floor of The Dickens in our Martini Bar. Build your own Martini, Selecting the base, exactly how you like it and your garnish. Enjoy one of our own Specialty Martinis or indulge in Bottomless Frites FREE with every Martini Order. Add on a delicious Sliced Skirt Steak or Half Roast Chicken to your Martini and Bottomless Frites for only $19.95. Our regular Dickens Menu is also available.
Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch
$30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join Jacklynn Hyde every Saturday & Sunday in The Dickens for Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch at 1pm & 3pm. This 90-min show brings comedy, musical numbers, prizes, mouthwatering food & bottomless drinks all together for an experience you won't forget! With the purchase of a Brunch Entree, you can add bottomless mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, frozen drinks & highnoons for 90 minutes for only $30. Please note if you are booking for our Saturday or Sunday 1pm or 3pm Bingo Brunch, seatings and show time are strictly for 90 minutes after which you must move to the bar area. We recommend arriving 15 min early. You will not be seated without your whole party. If you are taking part in the Bottomless Option the entire table must participate.

What 136 people are saying

The Dickens reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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The Dickens in NYC offers an "amazing drag brunch" with engaging entertainment and attentive service. Guests appreciate the "fantastic atmosphere" and "delicious food," especially the espresso martinis and endless fries. While noise and portion size are noted drawbacks, the vibrant energy and "friendly staff" make it a popular spot for pre-show drinks and fun gatherings.

136 Reviews

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Kate
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great pre-theater spot! Our burger and flatbreads were delicious, and the service was wonderful. Our server was patient, funny, and took care of us. We'll be back!
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Anthony VIP
New York City150 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience. Greeted and seated promptly. Pace of meal was as we determined. Staff friendly and professional.
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Selena
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and will come back next time in the city
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Connor
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
As always the drag queen and Bingo were AMAZING, however the food sucked; all but unedible. The drinks were both weak and poorly balanced. However for the first time we had a server that wasn’t unfriendly and horrid (we have attended for two years and today was a full in I guess)
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Sarah
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at the bottomless bingo brunch !!! Service, entertainment, food and drink were all top notch.
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Ronnelle
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time attending drag brunch. Did not disappoint. Great 90 min
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Adam
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drag brunch! Such a fun bingo. What a way to spend a Sunday.
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Jeff VIP
New York City77 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for the drag brunch with Jaclynn Hyde. She was fantastic!! So much fun. I love the way she engages the audience and remembers everyone's name. And she's one of the best lip sinkers I've ever seen. We'll be back!
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Alex
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience. Walter had no knowledge of specialty martinis. The owner had to come to our table to help since the martini floor was closed for a private event. For a place renowned for great martinis in the city, a heads up to the private event upon reserving would have helped us make a better decision. The noise level was intolerable. We had to shout to hear one another from across the table. We chose to leave after one drink without eating. So excited to try The Dickens, yet sadly so disappointed. And $25 per drink?!! Outrageous.
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Adrian VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A very nice cute bar in heart of hell's kitchen. Good food and service. Very solid and likely to go back.
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The Dickens is rated 4.6 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7011

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–2:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–3:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.thedickensnyc.com/
Phone number
(917) 472-7927
Private party facilities
The Dickens is available for private functions of all sizes, such as corporate meetings and events, weddings, birthdays, graduations and engagements. It's the perfect space for any event that requires an elegant or casual cocktail. Visit the 'Events' section of our website for more information.

The Dickens

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

DICKENS MARTINI BAR

Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch

Menu

What 136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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