Froth Review
A free, invite-based app doling out a limited number of complimentary drinks at roughly 50 New York City bars each day.
Friends don't let friends drink alone.
Our reviewerFree Drinks, If You're Fast Enough
Froth — also known as First Round on the House — is a free cocktail app covering a limited number of complimentary drinks each day across New York City. There's no credit card required to join, which sets it apart from paid competitors like Hooch or First Call.
The catch is speed. Checking the app, we watched the count of free drinks left in NYC drop from 82 to 81 within a single minute, and later in the same visit it fell from 83 to 76 — a reminder that spots go fast and checking early in the day matters.
Access runs on invites and referrals: join under someone who already has the app, or sign up directly at froth.nyc. Once in, members can even send guest passes to bring a friend along.
Roughly 50 bars across New York currently participate, with the list growing. It's NYC-only for now, though a service built this way tends to expand — LA would be a natural next step.
Why We Love It
- Completely free — no credit card required to join
- Real, redeemable drinks at roughly 50 NYC bars and counting
- Guest passes let members bring friends along for free
Considerations
- Free drinks are limited and disappear within minutes of being posted
- Currently available only in New York City
Our Hands-On Review
We watched the live drink counter in real time while testing the app — 82 free drinks in NYC dropped to 81 within a minute, and by the time we'd finished writing this review the citywide count had fallen from 83 to 76.
Check the App Early
Free drinks move fast — open Froth early in the day if you want the best shot at claiming one before it's gone.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Live in or near NYC
The app currently only covers New York City bars.
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Want to try new bars for free
Roughly 50 bars participate, with new spots added regularly.
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Like to plan ahead
Checking the app early in the day gives the best shot at a free drink before spots run out.
A Closer Look
The Bottom Line
Froth is completely free and genuinely useful for NYC nightlife — just check the app early, because the free drinks don't last long.
