House signature
Neon Sour
Overproof rum, lime, hibiscus syrup and a float of blue curacao.
$16Cocktail bar in Manhattan, NY
The Velvet Pour is a small, dark and friendly bar with a menu that changes with the season. Pull up a stool, ask the bartender what they are into tonight.
Nina CastilloOwner and head bartender
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The house pour
One glass, five steps
Scroll to pour the Neon Sour, our most ordered cocktail. Watch the layers settle.
- 12 oz overproof rum
- 21 oz fresh lime
- 33/4 oz hibiscus syrup
- 4Float of blue curacao
- 5Lime wheel and a paper straw
12Signature cocktails
60+Spirits on the back bar
7Nights a week
$8Happy hour pours
Sample numbers for the demo.
How we build a drink
Four moves, no shortcuts
01
Spirit
Every drink starts with one good base, chosen for the mood of the night.
02
Sweet
Syrups made in house from real fruit, herbs and spices.
03
Sour
Citrus squeezed to order so it tastes bright, never flat.
04
Garnish
The final flourish: smoke, a twist, a flower or a flame.
Every week
The nights we love
- TueTrivia and tikiTeams of six, rum punch bowls for the winners.
- WedVinyl nightBring a record and the bar plays it start to finish.
- ThuJazz trioLive from 8 pm, no cover, the first set is the quiet one.
- FriLate DJHouse and disco until the lights come up.
- SatLate DJDoors at 8, table service for groups of four or more.
Behind the bar
I am Nina Castillo. I pour what I love.
After years behind other people's bars I opened The Velvet Pour in Manhattan, NY with one rule: every guest gets a drink made for them. No pretension, just good ice, fresh juice and honest advice.
- Ten years behind the stick (sample)
- Juice squeezed to order, syrups made in house (sample)
- Music chosen by the bartenders (sample)
Private events
Book the night
The Booth
From $300 minimum
A reserved booth for up to 8 guests with a bottle and mixers on the table.
- Up to 8 guests
- Welcome round
- Table service
The Back Room
From $1,200 minimum
Our private room for 20 to 40 guests with a bartender and your playlist.
- Private bartender
- Custom cocktail
- Bites included
Cocktail Class
From $75 per guest
Two hours behind the bar learning three classics and one house original.
- Groups of 6 to 16
- Tools to taste
- Recipe cards
Sample packages and minimums.
After hours
What guests whisper
The lighting, the music and the Neon Sour were all perfect. We stayed for three rounds.
We booked the back room for 25 friends. The bartender made a cocktail just for the birthday girl.
Best old fashioned in the neighborhood and the staff remember what you drink. That is rare.
Hours and location
Find the glow
- Mon to Thu
- 5 pm to 1 am
- Fri and Sat
- 5 pm to 3 am
- Sun
- 4 pm to midnight
88 Sample Avenue, Manhattan, NY (placeholder address)
Good to know
Quick answers
More questions? Call (212) 555-0197 any evening.
Do you take reservations?
Yes for tables and booths, by phone or the sample form on this page. The bar is first come, first served.
Is there a dress code?
No dress code. Come as you are, but you may want a jacket on cold nights.
Do you serve food?
We serve a short menu of late bites until midnight on weekdays and 1 am on weekends.
Do you have non alcoholic drinks?
Yes. We have a full zero proof list built with the same care as the cocktails.
Can I book a private party?
Yes. Our back room holds 20 to 40 guests and our booths hold 8. Call for dates and minimums.
The first round is calling.
Reserve a booth or ask about a private night. Call (212) 555-0197, we are in Manhattan, NY.