Milk & Honey is a secretive little bar/lounge on the Lower East Side that operates under the premise of actually wanting to stay very low-key and difficult to find (as opposed to just pretending to be exclusive and then ultimately selling out like most night spots). The space is said to be the owner’s “personal retaliation against celebrity-obsessed night life.”

You can only gain entry to Milk & Honey if you know the phone number, which you have to get from someone in the know...or a member. Membership comes from the lounge’s outpost in London and costs a pretty penny but guarantees you admission. If you do manage to discover the number (which, by the way, changes on a regular basis) you will fully be able to gain entry…provided you’re not famous.

Guests must call ahead to receive the unlisted address and make a reservation…oh, and everyone is buzzed in through a door complete with a video surveillance system. The tiny space is charming and features only a candlelit lounge, four-seat bar and a few reservation-only booths. Quite possibly the coolest part (for the ladies, at least) is one of the house rules: Men cannot chat up women, but women can chat up men, which we think is a huge stride towards eliminating one of the most irritating parts of nightlife.

The cocktails are expensive, but totally worth it, as they are hand-crafted by the owner himself using ingredients like Lavender and Blood Oranges. You are guaranteed to enjoy your drink, especially seeing as you will often be asked what kind of mood you’re in, and then a drink is created especially for you to suit that mood.

Cocktails are served with warm nuts or honey-drizzled fruit which only adds to the whole pampered experience…and is guaranteed to make you feel like one of the famous individuals the club strives to keep out.