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The de Lille family owned the Bird Apothecary for generations. Well-known for their magic and crafting talents, visitors came from afar to seek advice and magical remedies for all ailments. The apothecary was named after the family’s cherished bird, which they had miraculously kept alive for generations using their magic. In fact, the entire village thrived on the apothecary’s success and reputation—until the bird tragically passed away. Johann de Lille, the family’s youngest descendant and a brilliant alchemist, had been working on an elixir of rebirth—but he failed to finish it in time to save the bird. The de Lille family has since moved on, but it appears some magic still lingers in the abandoned pharmacy. Could this lingering magic be harnessed one final time? Maybe all hope is not yet lost.
All ratings (398)
Overwhelmingly Positive
560 escape rooms
Really cool room with beautiful decor. A few of the puzzles were a little frustrating in not being able to easily find the clue for a puzzle to function and there was one physical puzzle towards the end that was not fun given the tool that you are provided to work with. Other than that, we enjoyed the plot, unique theme, and the effects.
9
24 escape rooms
Wow, so beautiful! What a top tier room with some amazing effects. Love the story. Staff, Eric was perfect!
Hard
3 escape rooms
Insanely cool and beautiful escape room. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Would do another room here for sure!
11 escape rooms
Great room with innovative puzzles
2-3
m
60 escape rooms
What an incredible room. The first puzzle definitely tripped us up, but once we got past that, the rest of the room was such an enjoyable series of success and reward. The effects of this room were top notch and there were several puzzles that were unique to even an experienced escapee. I would highly recommend.
Yes
e
245 escape rooms
My favorite room in NYC as of May 2026
Fun puzzles. Flowed very smoothly. Great integration into the set
Decor was fantastic and integrated the puzzles. Everything had a purpose. Great use of light and sound
Gideon was a great GM. Nudged us when we asked without giving us the answer. Also really nice and welcoming.
No
Top end of a traditional escape room.
If had a coherent family story that was pulled through.
Medium
We had trouble with a couple of puzzles, but that was mostly us.
High tech
2
2 or 3 good. No more than 3.
Not scary
13
No
No
Not at all
There was a stair
Yes
Limited
8 min walk from subway.
Yes
56 escape rooms
just fantastic! exceptional set design, really fun and unique puzzles. Can’t recommend this company enough!
linear
Somewhat
657 escape rooms
I really love this game very much with few intriguing puzzles I never seen.
Not at all
c
136 escape rooms
The Bird is a wonderful room for 2 people. MAYBE 3, if you're pushing it. But as someone who almost exclusively duos rooms with my s/o, this room felt like it was made for us! Nothing ground breaking here, but a collection of very good puzzles. The ending was a delight. All the GMs here were awesome; I don't particularly love the written-out clue system, but this is about the best I've ever seen it done. Worth a trip if you're in NYC!
No
Medium
High tech
2
Not scary
14
No
No
Somewhat
Yes
Limited
Yes
27 escape rooms
I visited a few weeks ago and my friend and I (team of 2) completed "The Bird" room. What a fun experience! As a Game Master myself, I had a really enjoyable time. Very creative puzzles and the theming is very well done. We got stuck a couple of times, but the GM's are well equipped to hint to your experience level. I so wish we had time to attempt the other rooms as well as they are all highly recommended. We will have to visit again on our next trip out! Thank you MyssTic for a lovely time!
