An East Village cocktail bar known for a rotating five-drink omakase-style tasting that Time Out advises booking in advance.
308 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003



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Time Out advises, "If you can swing it, book the rotating cocktail tasting: five mini drinks served omakase-style," signaling that the tasting menu has limited availability worth reserving ahead, per Time Out.
Bateman's takes bookings through its own site, but Time Out's phrasing ("if you can swing it") implies the tasting slots aren't guaranteed to be available on a walk-in basis, per Time Out.
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Reservations: Online booking recommended for the rotating cocktail tasting, per Time Out
Walk-ins: Accepts walk-ins, but tasting menu availability favors reservations per Time Out
Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun 6pm-11pm, per Time Out
No specific wait time is reported by Time Out, but the outlet recommends booking the rotating cocktail tasting ahead rather than counting on walk-in availability.
Yes, Bateman's accepts online reservations, and Time Out specifically recommends booking the rotating cocktail tasting in advance.
The bar does accept walk-in guests, though Time Out suggests booking ahead if you want the tasting-menu experience specifically.
Sources: Time Out New York