NYC Cocktails to Discover

1. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 446 tips and reviews

Jen K.Jen Katan: 1950s Louisiana decor. Perfect for aperitifs and oysters. Beautiful drinks. And wait-staff. And great bluegrass when i was there

The Dead Rabbit is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

2. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews

Alina M.Alina Mikhaylova: Best service and huuge list of original cocktails. Sweet and professional staff. Parlor on 2nd floor - must visit

3. St Mazie

9.2
345 Grand St (btwn Marcy Ave & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Cute and spacious cocktail bar. $5 wine on tap during happy hour, 6-8pm on weekends.

Dear Irving is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

4. Dear Irving

9.2
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews

Carrie N.Carrie Nyden: Unique twists on regular cocktails. My personal favorite was the Deacon Blues. The interior is incredible. This spot is worth the wait!

5. Clover Club

9.3
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

Cameron G.Cameron Gidari: One of the best bars I've ever been to. Ask for the bartender's choice, they won't steer you wrong. Smash of the Titans and the General two must-try choices though.

6. Hotel Delmano

9.2
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 236 tips and reviews

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: I love love love this bar. Awesome cocktails. Don't stray too far away from their signatures.. The Alibi or Devils Garden is a great place to start.

7. The Wayland

9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 282 tips and reviews

Gina G.Gina Gusby: This place is fun.. It's a staple of Alphabet City .. The bartenders are friendly and prepare great cocktails. Food is delicious as well. We had the Sausage bread and Milk & honey .

Achilles Heel is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

8. Achilles Heel

9.1
180 West St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 84 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Expect perfect oysters, lovingly prepared off-cuts of meat, tangy homemade ferments, and seasonal vegetables. Natural wines, smart-but-not-smart-ass cocktails, and local suds keep everyone loose. Read more.

Apothèke is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

9. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: For when you just can't have another cranberry vodka. Let the expert mixologists at Apothéke Academy teach you a few of the classics, like the Sazerac, French 75 and old-fashioned. Read more.

10. Blueprint

9.1
196 5th Ave (btwn Union St & Berkeley Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · North Slope · 139 tips and reviews

Chelsea R.Chelsea Renaud: Cocktail bar that’s unpretentious enough that you could walk in on for a casual drink and the big charcuterie plate, but vibey enough to continue a date night. Drinks made to your taste + Back Patio

11. Bar Belly

8.9
14 Orchard St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 116 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: Truffle popcorn bar snacks and $1 oysters at happy hour. My fave pick for an early weekday cocktail (pay attention to specials)

Bemelmans Bar is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

12. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Brant M.Brant McQuitty: Best martinis and bar snacks on the UES, not to mention the Bemelman murals play nicely agains the dark space and great jazz trio.

13. Weather Up

8.6
589 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Dean & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 159 tips and reviews

J2re0J2re0: Ask for the bartenders choice. They won't steer you wrong.

Dynaco is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

14. Dynaco

9.3
1112 Bedford Ave (at Quincy St), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 41 tips and reviews
Death & Co. is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

15. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Swift Hibernian Lounge is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

16. Swift Hibernian Lounge

8.6
34 E 4th St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Pub · NoHo · 164 tips and reviews
Mother's Ruin is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

17. Mother's Ruin

8.7
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews
Amor y Amargo is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

18. Amor y Amargo

8.9
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews
Attaboy is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

19. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews
Analogue is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

20. Analogue

8.5
19 W 8th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 71 tips and reviews
Gallow Green is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

21. Gallow Green

8.7
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 231 tips and reviews
Caledonia Bar is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

22. Caledonia Bar

8.8
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 72 tips and reviews
Brandy Library is one of NYC Cocktails to Discover.

23. Brandy Library

8.9
25 N Moore St (at Varick), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Tribeca · 170 tips and reviews

24. Copper & Oak

9.0
157 Allen St (btw Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Lower East Side · 40 tips and reviews

Christopher T.Christopher Tai: The folks who brought us The Brandy Library have brought us Copper & Oak. Come here if you truly enjoy and appreciate the etiquette of enjoying single-malt scotch whiskeys from all over the world.