Isla & Co. Midtown: Espresso-Martini HQ With a Daily 3-6 Happy Hour
Isla & Co. is the Australian all-day spot that calls itself the home of the espresso martini — and the daily 3-to-6 happy hour, with $10 espresso martinis, is the easiest way to find out if the claim holds up. It’s a cozy, coffee-forward room a block from Bryant Park.
The happy hour at Isla & Co. runs Daily 3pm-6pm.
The deals: $10 espresso martinis and happy-hour bites; Wine Wednesday half-price bottles.
About Isla & Co. Midtown
Tucked into Hotel Hendricks at 25 West 38th Street, near Bryant Park and Times Square, Isla & Co. brings Australian-inspired all-day dining to Midtown — breakfast and brunch through lunch, dinner, and late drinks. The coffee program follows Australian café culture, the wine list leans natural and organic, and the cocktails (the Wizard of Aus, the Isla Old Fashioned) back up the espresso-martini reputation.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Happy hour runs every day, roughly 3 to 6pm, anchored by $10 espresso martinis and happy-hour bites — and there’s an exclusive espresso-martini flight if one isn’t enough. Midweek adds a Wine Wednesday deal with half-price bottles. For a Midtown room this close to Bryant Park, $10 for the drink they’re known for is a genuinely good after-work move.
What to Order
The espresso martini (or the flight) is the headline. On food, Isla leans into its Australian quirk — the kangaroo skewers are the conversation piece — alongside the OG grass-fed burger, the fish sando, spicy shrimp vodka rigatoni, and the well-reviewed spicy chicken wings. Brunch standouts include the avocado toast and the sambal scramble.
The Space & Vibe
Cozy and chic, blending modern and rustic, with seating that ranges from the bar and lounge to a dining room, a private room, and a rooftop with Empire State Building views. The soundtrack swings from classical playlists to live DJs. It opens at 9am, so it works as a coffee stop, a brunch table, a date, or an after-work drink. Note a 2.5% credit-card fee is added automatically.
The Midtown Angle
On West 38th between Fifth and Sixth, Isla is a block from Bryant Park and walkable from the B/D/F/M at 42nd St and the 7 at Fifth Ave. It’s a strong pre- or post-Broadway option and a reliable Midtown reset — good coffee by day, espresso martinis by night.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| An early dinner | a relaxed table in NoMad |
| Happy-hour bite | the deal: $10 espresso martinis and happy-hour bites |
| Groups | works for a table of friends in NoMad |
| A quick one | in and out before a show or a shift |
FAQ
Does Isla & Co. Midtown have a happy hour?
Yes — every day, roughly 3 to 6pm, with $10 espresso martinis and happy-hour bites, plus a half-price-bottle Wine Wednesday.
Where is Isla & Co. Midtown?
25 West 38th Street, inside Hotel Hendricks near Bryant Park, by the B/D/F/M at 42nd St.
What’s Isla & Co. known for?
Australian all-day dining and coffee — and what many call the best espresso martini in Manhattan, including a dedicated martini flight.
Is there really kangaroo on the menu?
Yes — Australian-rubbed kangaroo skewers are one of the signature dishes, alongside the burger, fish sando, and rigatoni.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.