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Cocktail Lounges of NYC
PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

1. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.5
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: The Mezcal Mule is just the right mix of fruity, sour, smoky, and spicy.

Death & Co. is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

2. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go before 7:30pm on Sundays through Wednesdays. Sit at the bar. Don't trust the doorman's time estimates if he puts your name down--it's very hard to predict when people will leave.

Mayahuel is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

3. Mayahuel

304 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 263 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: The Oaxaca Old-Fashioned is a modern classic and rightly so. Reposado tequila, mezcal, agave nectar, and Angostura bitters.

Cienfuegos is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

4. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews
The Summit Bar & Cafe is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

5. The Summit Bar & Cafe

8.6
133 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 204 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Moreno: Great place to go with friends. Must try drinks: The Situation, Ground to Glass, and The Guv'nor. Jane behind the bar is a doll; treat her well!

Employees Only is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

6. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Don't miss the bone marrow poppers or the bacon-wrapped lamb chops.

Little Branch is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

7. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: If you have trouble deciding what to order, let them decide for you. Ask for the Bartender's Choice and tell them what flavors/liquors you like.

Jacques1534 is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

8. Jacques1534

20 Prince St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 66 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: The menu is a little wacky, but I loved the space and both the food (tuna tartare) and drinks (goldrush) I had were done very well. Recommended!

Dram is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

9. Dram

177 S 4th St (btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

SkeeterNYCSkeeterNYC: Meet the really cool owner and ask for "The Bridge to Nowhere"...

Ward III is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

10. Ward III

111 Reade St (btwn W Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 191 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Moreno: Bespoke cocktails are the way to go, but ask to see their whisky list selection too. Monday from 8-10pm are Whisky nights. Sign up on their Facebook page to see upcoming events. Whisky pate rocks!

The Raines Law Room is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

11. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. Read more.

Clover Club is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

12. Clover Club

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

Beau C.Beau Colburn: Find the photo of Ron Swanson.

Flatiron Lounge is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

13. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Flatiron Lounge and reserve the downstairs room for a large group.

Weather Up is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

14. Weather Up

8.9
159 Duane St (btwn Hudson St. & W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 82 tips and reviews

vikramvikram: Keep Calm and Carry On is the bartenders choice here. I asked for a bourbon drink and got a Battle of New Orleans - bourbon, absinthe, orange, and peychauds bitters. It was awesome.

The Randolph is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

15. The Randolph

349 Broome St (bt Bowery & Elizabeth St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 135 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go off menu. Tell them what you like. Don't be weird.

The Rum House is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

16. The Rum House

8.7
228 W 47th St (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews
Dutch Kills is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

17. Dutch Kills

9.1
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Try a Stay Up Later (pisco, mezcal, añejo rum, lemon, and seltzer), a Stepping Razor Blade (rum, lemon, orgeat, and cayenne), or a Bicycle Thief (gin, Campari, grapefruit, lemon, and seltzer).

Rye House is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

18. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews
Bar 44 is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

19. Bar 44

7.1
44 W 44th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 42 tips and reviews
Lantern's Keep is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

20. Lantern's Keep

8.1
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Try the Jungle Bird. Black strap rum, fresh pineapple juice, campari, lime!

21. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen

8.1
485 5th Ave (41st St, inside Andaz 5th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews
Apothèke is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

22. Apothèke

8.5
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews
Maison Premiere is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

23. Maison Premiere

8.9
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
The Counting Room is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

24. The Counting Room

44 Berry St (at N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 102 tips and reviews
Hotel Delmano is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

25. Hotel Delmano

9.3
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 236 tips and reviews
Angel’s Share is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

26. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Angel's Share when it's snowing outside. Try to get a window seat. And keep your voices down.

Huckleberry Bar is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

27. Huckleberry Bar

588 Grand St (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Williamsburg · 131 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Order a Dark and Stormy, Milk & Honey style.

Amor y Amargo is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

28. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Order a negroni with their housemade vermouth. Divine.

Lovers of Today is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

29. Lovers of Today

8.7
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 114 tips and reviews
Bathtub Gin is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

30. Bathtub Gin

8.8
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 308 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Drinks are about 50% gin, ranging from a eponymous dry martini to an exotic rum punch, while the snacking gets done with crispy fried oysters, chicken tacos and barbecue short rib sliders. Read more.

The Tippler is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

31. The Tippler

7.7
425 W 15th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 252 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A truly funky cocktail list: frozen 'lushies' like the snow groni, a menu of "tight, rich & boozy" drinks a la the crippler, shots made with orange soda and hot sauce; and so on & so forth. Read more.

Mother's Ruin is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

32. Mother's Ruin

8.8
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the fried chickpeas, tossed with a savory mix of salt, cayenne pepper and pungent garam masala. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Booker and Dax at Ssäm is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

33. Booker and Dax at Ssäm

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 150 tips and reviews
Experimental Cocktail Club is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

34. Experimental Cocktail Club

191 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 102 tips and reviews
The Daily is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

35. The Daily

210 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 66 tips and reviews
Madam Geneva is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

36. Madam Geneva

4 Bleecker St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 126 tips and reviews
The Wayland is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

37. The Wayland

9.1
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews
The Guthrie Inn is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

38. The Guthrie Inn

8.4
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Harlem · 35 tips and reviews
Viktor & Spoils is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

39. Viktor & Spoils

105 Rivington St (btwn Essex & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 18 tips and reviews
Middle Branch is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

40. Middle Branch

154 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Rose Hill · 98 tips and reviews
Cove Lounge is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

41. Cove Lounge

7.6
325 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn 126th & 127th St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Central Harlem · 31 tips and reviews
Tooker Alley is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

42. Tooker Alley

8.9
793 Washington Ave (at Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 82 tips and reviews
Pouring Ribbons is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

43. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews
Ginny's Supper Club is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

44. Ginny's Supper Club

8.2
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews
Pegu Club is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

45. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 303 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Pegu Club and order any drink with their housemade ginger beer.

The Richardson is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

46. The Richardson

8.6
451 Graham Ave (btwn Richardson St. & Meeker Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 107 tips and reviews
The Campbell is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

47. The Campbell

8.2
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: The "dress code" apparently restricts jeans, t-shirts, and bags. So, 90% of the times you're at Grand Central you're not getting in.

Gallow Green is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

48. Gallow Green

8.7
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: The sausage plate is excellent and shareable. The charcuterie plate is also excellent and comes with a small jar of whipped lardo! Get some Sleep Bowmore Punch as well.

49. The Bourgeois Pig Brooklyn

387 Court St (1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Carroll Gardens · 10 tips and reviews
The Library at The Public is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

50. The Library at The Public

8.2
425 Lafayette St (at Astor Pl), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 52 tips and reviews
The Dead Rabbit is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

51. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 488 tips and reviews
The Third Man is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

52. The Third Man

116 Avenue C (near 8th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 51 tips and reviews
Evelyn Drinkery is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

53. Evelyn Drinkery

171 Avenue C (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews

54. The Greenwich Project

47 W 8th St (MacDougal St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 64 tips and reviews
The Ship is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

55. The Ship

158 Lafayette St (btwn Grand St & Howard St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · SoHo · 105 tips and reviews
The Up & Up is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

56. The Up & Up

9.0
116 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 116 tips and reviews
The NoMad Bar is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

57. The NoMad Bar

10 W 28th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoMad · 252 tips and reviews

laura y.laura y: The cocktail explosion is a great conversation starter with other tables and a bit of fun, but be forewarned, the drinks it dispenses tend to be watered down.

The Raines Law Room is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

58. The Raines Law Room

8.6
24 E 39th St, New York, NY
Speakeasy · Murray Hill · 62 tips and reviews

Andrew D.Andrew D.: Classy, cozy and convivial quarters for well crafted cocktails. Fabulous original artwork on the walls, enhances the sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy drinks at The Shakespeare below first, if waiting.

Seamstress is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

59. Seamstress

339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 50 tips and reviews
Cienfuegos is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

60. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews
Attaboy is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

61. Attaboy

9.3
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews
Dear Irving is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

62. Dear Irving

9.0
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews
ZZ's Clam Bar is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

63. ZZ's Clam Bar

8.4
169 Thompson St (at Houston), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 34 tips and reviews
Dante NYC is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

64. Dante NYC

9.2
79-81 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 153 tips and reviews
Slowly Shirley is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

65. Slowly Shirley

121 W 10th St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 48 tips and reviews
Alta Linea is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

66. Alta Linea

180 10th Ave (btwn W 20th & W 21st St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews
Santina is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

67. Santina

820 Washington St (btwn Gansevoort & Little W 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 160 tips and reviews
The Happiest Hour is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

68. The Happiest Hour

8.0
121 W 10th St (btwn Greenwich Ave & Patchin Pl), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 126 tips and reviews
Betony is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

69. Betony

41 W 57th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 88 tips and reviews
The Library at The NoMad is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

70. The Library at The NoMad

1170 Broadway (at 28th St) (at 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews
Mother of Pearl is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

71. Mother of Pearl

95 Avenue A (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Mace is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

72. Mace

649 E 9th St (btwn Ave B & C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews
Wallflower is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

73. Wallflower

235 W 12th St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 99 tips and reviews
Goodnight Sonny is one of Cocktail Lounges of NYC.

74. Goodnight Sonny

8.7
134 1st Ave (St Marks), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 69 tips and reviews