There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.
on the corner of two of my most favorite streets in new york city: pell and doyers. they're especially mysterious at night. surprise someone as you're walking through chinatown + grab drinks inside.
We like this place for its strong cocktails and charming bar-meets nightlclub atmosphere.
It took just a few years & some Petraske-schooled barmen to turn the Randolph into a hang of choice for bartenders, booze scribes & other industry insiders. Read more.
Cozy and sexy atmosphere with crazy inventive cocktails - “Grama ‘S Coming To Town” explodes in your mouth.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Oysters and absinthe. Repeat. Read more.
A very different kind of bar. Show up with an open mind and a flexible palate. And get ready for BITTER.
Hard to find, as The Daily is nestled next to Public - but worth the treasure hunt. Enjoy a glass of wine and light bites in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
"Fun gimmicks include metal punch bowls from which patrons can serve themselves with a giant spoon, and cigar boxes in which the bills arrive." Expect a wait. --"Secret Bars of the EV" Read more.
If you thought Momofuku’s food was inventive, wait until you see them make their cocktails! Sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan or Bangkok Daiquiri.
Enter through the secret door, it sets the mood all the more... and can't go wrong ordering a Pims
Superb cocktails without the hassle, wait and pretentiousness there often times are at speakeasies. The bar is adorable too and perfect for the bibliophile in you.
the 90+ year-old SoHo institution cracks its first beer (mostly American, 12 on tap, 18 by the bottle) at 8 am every day except Sunday, when the Lord is honored with a noon opening & free bagels. Read more.
If you’re a cocktail novice, then this is your place. If you’re an expert, this is ALSO your place. Go off menu with the bartender’s selection, or try the Loose Noose!
Sit upstairs. The view is great and the breeze feels so nice on a hot summer day.
If you want to grab a beer with friends and have a nosh, go here. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Friendly bartenders, low key atmosphere and very dog friendly. Stay upstairs for a casual drink or go downstairs to dance.
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.
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.
A swank cocktail den in the heart of the city with a cocktail menu by Julie Reiner that includes fresh fruit & top-notch spices & spirits in original drinks like the Lilikoi & the Hibiscus Swizzle. Read more.
Expensive cocktails served in a hidden speak-easy by men with Civil War beards. The only thing Slightly Off about this place is how Eerily On these guys are. Even the ice cubes are well read. - IFC St
I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot
Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
Your new home for after-work or late-night revelry. Grab a bespoke Manhattan (mixed with house-made rye) and bite into a Pittsburgh-style sandwich.
This upscale tiki lounge/restaurant have cocktails that come in coconut shells and beautiful tiki glasses. Try one of the Pu Pu Platters - definitely a must here!
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
Located outdoors underneath the High Line. Expect long lines, lots of eye candy, good cold beer and warm pretzels.
A retractable roof, 13 Central European beers on tap (try Czech Krusovice Imperial), and great food. What's not to love about this spacious beer garden named for the West Slavic god of hospitality? Read more.
A beer garden with a great selection of brews. Bring your friends, get some pretzels and sausage, some beer, and enjoy!
Get here early enough and lock down the couches next to the bar. You’ll be in a prime location to spot new “friends” to share the best spot in the house. Read more.
This is a scene. Maybe the scene. An opulent Spanish-style space with a bohemian air. Schnabels on the walls, celebs around the fireplace, outrageous cocktails. Come before 9pm to secure a table.
If you’re looking for a place to laugh, and do lots of shots, then this is your place! There are literally 100s of varieties of themed shots – get the Harry Potter or the Return of the King.
Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.
Go to Common Ground and take advantage of their $2 Yuengling and Miller Lite pints and buy one get one appetizers and paninis happy hour special! Do this while playing board games!
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.
Amazing city views and great space. Perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy NYC's beautiful skyline and beautiful people!
Ella brings Hollywood glamour of the roaring 20's and 30's to Avenue A as she captures the energy and flare that made the time period roaring and wild. Read more.
The Empire Hotel's rooftop lounge features live jazz on Monday night, and DJs Thursday through Saturday. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a long day of work—or a busy spell of weekend shopping.
Great place to drink beers you've never heard of, while nibbling on salty meats & creamy cheeses. Their grilled cheese is 100 % delicious stuffed w crispy pork belly & bacon, plus gruyere & cheddar.
In its short history, this bar has hosted more visiting brewers than you can count. Rarities, weekly special events, and a huge cask and bottle list make this one of the most lauded beer bars in NYC.
We love this rooftop lounge for its views, sure: but the spiced duck “cigars” with pomegranate dipping sauce are the real reason we keep going back.
Bring friends to this nautical-themed bar for affordable drinks and super cheap small plates. Try a pretzel dog for $4 & pork tacos ($8). Read more.
The dim, romantic spot offers a limited cocktail menu, but have no fear; engage the bartender on the topic of amaro or rare whisky, and something special can be tailored to your taste.
Drinks and grub are great here, with a continental beer/wine list, tried and true cocktails, and plates like hungarian meatballs and mussels steamed in white wine. Read more.
Live jazz every night, a full kitchen, and some of the friendliest waiters I've met. This place is a gem that serves nothing but quality drinks, without pretension.
Favorite bar right now. The decor, music, atmosphere, munchies -- all rad. Tell the bartender what your preferred liquor is, and the mood you're in. S/he will make you a delicious cocktail. Trust.
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
One of our favorite bars for a low-key drink or a romantic rendezvous with a hefty wine selection and an extensive list of beers!
Best Lychee Martinis in the city! And a great LONG happy hour, too bad the nyc world discovered it tho, don't come here on the weekends, its too packed!!!!
Come to this place if you drink vodka and like to be seen at the downtown hip place. Lots of people and good music. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
A very cool concept, enter this hidden lounge and be transported into a classic '20s era with snazzy jazz old-school décor. Try their signature drink, Prohibition Punch.
Grab a few and plan on staying for awhile when its nice out - the backgarden is on our top urban oasis list.
Who woulda thunk that, in TriBeCa, there would be a place this cool with drinks this good. Get a custom drink, or the correct term is "bespoke cocktail." Nonetheless, get two of em!
A new cocktail house located right next to Turks & Frogs. Instead of wine & Med cuisine, the menu is a meditation on drinks inspired by the old east-west jaunt. Also has a small menu of food.
The tap selection is small, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality. The beers here are hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind imports and American craft brews. Plus, there's a great backyard!
Delicious! Sauvignon Blanc. Brussel Sprouts, potatas bravas, steak tartar and scallops!!!
