As a native Russian, I give you my word that Russian Standard vodka is the best. If you like cucumbers and lime juice, get the Charmaine Star. You're welcome.
Come for the cocktails, stay for the chilaquiles. They're a traditional Mexican hangover dish, often served at weddings if the party is still going at sunrise. Get them and preempt your hangover.
Trivia: "angel's share" is a term that describes the wine that escapes through evaporation during the barrel aging process. (I learned this at a bourbon tasting down in New Orleans)
The "prescriptions," made of fruit & herbs & over 500 bottles of liquor, come in 9 categories like Euphoric Enhancers made with absinthe, Stress Relievers with lavender & sage. Read more.
Modeled after an 1890s "gentleman's tavern," the newest bar from local hero mixologist Richard Boccato serves classic cocktails made with hand-cut ice and pub food from the local Sage General Store.
Don't try to pop in unannounced at this hidden speakeasy. Appointments are required, but once inside the knowledgable bartender will create original, masterful cocktails at your request.
Any drink with St. Germain is delicious here. Also, go to the bathroom and use the photo booth downstairs.
The swanky, new little lounge and garden, soft-open now in the old Ono space for the Eurocentric revelry you’ve come to expect and crave in the MPD.
Ever been to the catacombs? This is like it, but better—there’s beer. You enter into a dim, tomb-like underground. The beers are imported and largely monk-made. Ask for a Trappist recommendation.
Madam Geneva is known for its fruity preserves—all of which can be served over ice with Beefeater gin or 42 Below vodka. Think: pineapple vanilla bean, pear ginger and cranberry orange.
This place really cares about environment, cups/mugs for all drinks, bags for all bottles, really pushing the speakeasy persona, good crowd, reasonable prices, great ambience, nice couches
They make their own syrups right at the bar, including the delectable Lavender Honey. Don't order off the menu - just let Reynolds choose something for you.
This built from scratch beer garden features walls adorned with doors from a Greenpoint fire house and a lone pinball machine and is pouring 21 taps of locally sourced suds. Read more.
Black Betty's been reborn into this kitschy, nautical spot with four-star bar food. Per the Underground Gourmet, try the fried chicken - "among the best in town" - and the "adult cheese" sandwich. Read more.
FUN FACT: Take a page out of Alice in Wonderland and follow the rabbit down the hole into this “craft beer bar.”
