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Amor y Amargo's line reality is a function of its footprint, not a formal door policy: Tip Top Cocktails' NYC cocktail guide calls it "possibly the smallest bar in NYC" and notes it "does not take reservations so best not to come with a large group," framing it as a walk-in-only spot where space, not a host stand, is the limiting factor. The Infatuation's review of the bar describes it as "tiny, and mostly standing room with a few stools," telling visitors to "find a spot to squeeze into," and adds that "though it gets packed on weekends, the bartenders are always happy to chat about their latest seasonal creations" — i.e., weekend crowding is acknowledged but not treated as a dealbreaker.
No source in this research identified a reservation system, a buzzer/doorman process, or a published wait-time policy for Amor y Amargo; the venue's own site (amoryamargo.com) lists hours and contact information but says nothing about reservations, walk-ins, or waits. Given the bar's small stated footprint and the recurring "packed on weekends" characterization from The Infatuation, the practical expectation reported by these sources is a walk-in, first-come line at the door or bar rail during busy hours rather than a booked queue.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: No reservations — walk-in only, per Tip Top Cocktails' NYC cocktail guide.
Walk-ins: Walk-in only; no reservation system identified by any source.
Sun–Thu 5PM–Midnight; Fri–Sat 5PM–1AM, per the bar's official site.
No source in this research publishes a specific wait-time figure. The Infatuation reports the bar is "tiny, and mostly standing room with a few stools" and gets "packed on weekends," while Tip Top Cocktails' NYC guide calls it "possibly the smallest bar in NYC" — both point to standing-room crowding at peak times rather than a quoted wait length.
No. Tip Top Cocktails' cocktail guide to NYC states the bar "does not take reservations so best not to come with a large group," and the bar's own website lists hours and contact info without mentioning a reservation system.
Yes — sources describe it as a walk-in bar rather than a booked one; Tip Top Cocktails notes there's no reservation system, and The Infatuation describes squeezing into standing room, consistent with first-come seating.
It's known for being one of NYC's smallest bars and for its bitters- and amari-focused cocktail menu, per Tip Top Cocktails' NYC cocktail travel guide and The Infatuation's review, which highlights its "impressive collections of bitters and amari."
Sources don't publish specific off-peak hours, but since The Infatuation singles out weekends as when the bar "gets packed," weeknights are the reasonable inference for a better shot at a seat.
Sources: Tip Top Cocktails — A Proper Cocktail Travel Guide to New York City · The Infatuation — Amor y Amargo Review · Amor y Amargo official site