Elite Event: Proper West

P roper West is a pretty decent spot and pretty spacious for a venue in Manhattan
R ight in the heart of midtown, Proper West is so easy to get to!
O ld Fashioned, sangria and other drinks were a-​plenty (and they were strong!)
P lenty of great hors d’oeuvres were also provided for tasting
E specially the wings; they were so good and I’m not a wing person!
R eally balanced flavor: enough spice to give the tongue a tang but not burn
W ell anyway, back to speaking about the venue:
E SPN was also shown on television to balance the upscale look
S o if you haven’t been here, not a bad place to check out!
T ata Proper West — but not for long ^_​~
Special thanks to Ruggy for hosting and for my favorite bartender, Jovanna who hooked us up! Pictures below!

want to learn how to watch how an Old-​Fashioned is cobbled together? watch Don Draper in action.
want to have a a great Buffalo Trace Old-​Fashioned? come to Proper West.
standard check-​in and name tagging situee at this swank-​ish midtown west bar and eatery.
it’s definitely a dapper version of the «sports bar.» bi-​levelled (two floors!). gigantic space. doesn’t feel cavernous. darkly décor-​ed, but not too clubby. good amount of lighting without feeling eerily bright. standard set-​up in the front near the bar. lots of area at the bar and around the bar to post-​up your drink and watch the endless trail of hi-​def flatscreens plastered up high behind the bar – maximum visibility for sports fans. the back area is more lounge-​ish with tables, booth etc. like settings. definitely not BRO’ed out – classy without pretension.
the food situation from what i SAW is on-​point. contemporary american eats with global influences/​spins. looked yummy and easy to eat (not messy) while watching the game. while i saw the food, i didn’t have a chance to snag a bite from the vulturing. the front of bar eats got vacuumed up faster than Dyson Super Vac at work on a infomercial! there was also buffet by the lounge-​y back area, but that got wrecked by the Unilocalasaursuses… there was plenty of fruit n crudite for Unilocal’s resident vegan Michael W., so small victories there. again from a first human sense pov – the food looks great and perfect for this upscale take on a sports bar.
the draaaanks were pretty stellar. the sangria (white or red) with fresh fruit was light and the right amount of acid-​y sweet. a splash of brandy would up this drink from great to stellar (just a suggestion). the Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned was a nice simple stiff take on this classic cocktail. definitely for sipping and conversing, not chugging and slurring. would definitely recommend this drink to either begin or end a an evening. selection of a few domestic brews as well as a few white and red wine choices gave even the most reluctant of drinkers variety and choice during the night. imbibe we did.
the staff? cool under pressure. despite the food vultures. these Proper West-​erners manouvered the crowds and got the plates out to the two food stations. the bartenders were fun, chatty, and knocked down those multiple drink orders like pro’s. great team effort by them that made the night enjoyable and welcomed us in without any slips or pain points.
overall if you are looking for a sports bar or just a bar in midtown west (trust me pickings are slim in the area) that is a relaxed feel while maintaining a classy air… then this is your spot. great food. well conceived cocktails. you can’t go wrong. whether you work in midtown west or not – life will somehow deliver you here bc of out-​of-​town friends, post K-​Town shenanigans, rando work events, post Bryant Park drinking, etc. – make this your go-​to! go WEST – Proper West!
a «proper» bow to Ruggy and team Unilocal for introducing to another fine Manhattan establishment of eats n drinks. cheers!
drops mic, so i can hold this Old Fashioned like a gent not a hooligan.
i out.
zzz…

Sports bars may seem plentiful in NYC, and you’d be right. Ambiance is really what sets Proper West apart from all the other places you’ve ever been.
One thing that’s unmistakable about this sports bar like many others are TVs, lots of them, focused on, well, sports. An ample-​sized bar up front, seating in the back and dim lighting lend a nice intimate lounge-​like aura that’ll have me coming back, for sure. A great find!
Drinks on-​hand include the affable Buffalo Trace (bourbon) Old Fashioned. A handy, strong drink to whisk the day’s worries away. If that’s not to your liking, there’s also sangria, red/​white wine, and beer on tap. The bar was also more than capable of handling the volume that night compared to many other bars we’ve seen. It also helps to have a curated list of drinks to keep things moving. That’s very commendable.
Also, based on the pictures that I’ve seen, there were also sliders, fries, wings, calamari, rice balls and other goodies of which I did not get any. Yes, I’m calling out everyone that swiped platefuls of food before I grabbed my first (1) and only piece of calamari. Shame!
All in all a great event demonstrating what an awesome venue Proper West truly is. Thanks to the staff for doing such a great job. Mega props to Ruggy for lining up this event for us. Look forward to the second half of the year! Cheers!

Keeping the holiday weekend going!
Nothing like coming back from a three day holiday weekend and helping to ease the pain of work on a Monday than a terrific Unilocal event with lots of booze!
This place was pretty spiffy and something that I would not imagine being here in the 30’s part of town. It’s like a fancy version of a sports bar with tons of ambiance and bit of decadence. Large flat screens loom above the bar area that had ESPN on them while nice lighting, mirrors, décor, and a back room with seating plays off it. There is also a upstairs balcony area I noticed. I would definitely drop back in here for a cocktail if close by. Their regular menu looks good too.
The drinks here were strong and were easily accessable by the great bartenders. I drank way too may Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds here, to the point that going to the gym afterwards was not an option! Oh, they had a cocktail list for us that also included large goblets of sangria, wine, and a few beers on tap. I never made it to those as the Old Fashioneds did the trick for me.
Some bar snacks were also passed around which included fried calamari, seasoned fries, sliders, wings, and some sort of delicious fried cheese rice ball. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a few of these before the Unilocal vultures attacked! LOL!
All in all it was a wonderful way to spend a Monday night in a relaxed setting. Just the right mix of old and new Unilocalers, plenty of drinks that were served up quickly by the friendly bartenders, tasty bar food, and a nifty atmosphere. Props to Unilocal CM Ruggy and the staff/​owners of Proper West for setting this up and inviting us in. Thanks for helping to get the week started right!

Didn’t know of this gem situated right in midtown until tonight! Now I have another bar to add to my midtown hangout spots!
Even though it’s located on the very crowded 39^th street, it has a clear visible sign that makes it super easy to spot the venue — always a positive sign! I got in there a few minutes after 6 and the bar area was already full of Unilocalers with drinks. The menu is pretty standard: sangria, drafts, and wine. The staff were all really nice.
They put away tables in the back to make it more comfortable for Unilocalers to walk around the restaurant. I had a chance to meet with a number of new Unilocalers over good food and drinks. For food, they started off with calamari and fries. Later on they brought out sliders, wings, fries, fruits, and cheese. I only got to try to calamari and fries since the food were pretty much gone within minutes (as always).
Another great event and thanks to Ruggy and the staff here for tonight!

Loved the ambiance and the space this bar has to offer. It’s very chic for a sports bar. Drinks were flowing, copiously: Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds (some WAY more stronger than others tee hee), red and white sangria, red and white wines, and some beers: Shock Top, PW Pale Ale, Bud Lite, and Brooklyn Lager. I tried the old fashioned and it was good but not quite the best mix I’ve ever had. The red sangria was significantly tastier than the white and I capped the night off with a cabernet. More importantly, it was my sister’s first Unilocal event. I think she was so much in awe that she said she might start writing reviews. If only Monroe, Louisiana was on top of their Unilocal Elitedom! I told her she should start a trend and get it going.
Food was hard to snatch up. I felt like I totally missed out when people herded the bar area and then again missed out when there was a buffet because I had no idea there was a buffet. I did manage to try half of some kind of deep fried cheese and ham ball that was delicious and a deep fried piece of cauliflower along with a few truffle fries and a singular piece of calamari. All bites were tasty. Woke up the next morning to hearing: «I think someone petted my bangs. She asked if they were real. I’ve never had anyone pet my bangs before.» «Welcome to Unilocal.»