The Dead Rabbit
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, and Pub$$$$
Financial District, New York
The whiskey at The Dead Rabbit is a can't miss
"Great cocktails, especially on the comic book menu upstairs!"(62 Tips)
"Loved the Hot Whiskey Punch, the Gold Standard and the Battle Annie."(22 Tips)
"Try these: Superhero, Valley's Comet and the Irish Coffee of course!"(22 Tips)
"Scotch eggs and all the cocktails were great!"(10 Tips)
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Nausheen HasanOctober 20, 2013Great food downstairs. Fun and fancy cocktails upstairs. Great service. My beef stew was a little salty and the awesome bartender took it off the bill without me saying a thing. Pot pies are yummy
Vivek PradhanJune 29, 2013Fantastic. Grab drinks downstairs or wait for a table upstairs if you want to order some good food. The chips & dips is great (fries) and so are the zucchini fritters. Excellent cocktails.
Carlos Wavel Chaves FilhoJanuary 5, 2018Great place with excelent food and awesome cocktails. There are 3 floors with distinct environments so you can go there for parties or even for a date.
Theresa GApril 17, 2013$1 oyster happy hour, amazing classic cocktail menu. love that this opened in the neighborhood! if you want to avoid the boring corporate crowd that packs the downstairs head to the parlor upstairs...
Lori-Jo SAugust 21, 2014Think the menu is cool? You can buy one... $50, but worth it if you're a cocktail fan, New York history fan, or are interested in the history of the Dead Rabbit Gang/have seen Gangs Of New York.
Expertly done old fashioned cocktails for a super reasonable price in FiDi. Peering outside the bar from within on sunny days is mesmerizing and the staff make you feel completely at home. Love it.
Mary M MottaDecember 15, 2014What's not good here? I always go for a drink with Chartreuse because it's a difficult ingredient. but these people know what they're doing! sit at the bar upstairs and watch their magic!
Brian ClancySeptember 30, 2016Loved the chicken pot pie on a rainy day. Probably the best I've ever had. One could serve two people (in a big eater and had half the pie left over).
AmateurConciergeApril 7, 2015Taproom's fine, but the main event is upstairs. Cocktails are delicious and have incredible depth. Don't worry about ordering something w/an intimidating spirit. Hit & Run's amazing!!
JeffreyDecember 16, 2013This multi-level Gangs Of New York-era'd tap room, parlor, and grocery brought over one of the UK's top talents to tend a tome-like menu. It's been raking in Best of the Year awards ever since.
Village VoiceNovember 21, 2013Go for the unusual drink vessels here which include, flagons, glasses and bowls. Order the G.M. Gurton's which is a mix of oloroso sherry, Cognac, Jamaican rum, and muscovado sugar.
Polina WeitzSeptember 11, 2022Superb cocktails, in a very cool and old school setting. They have a dining area with a food menu, but it gets busy, so better make reservations.
John BoothJuly 7, 2016Awesome cocktail bar, huge range of cocktails, helpful bar tenders and the doorman was great too. Head upstairs for $ oysters and green happy hour.
Excellent bar. Three floors with different styles - first floor: bar style (always open late), second floor: cocktail bar with the cool Dead Rabbit comic book menu, third floor: bar with food.
Heather Noonan-HargrovesNovember 23, 2014Everything about this place is wonderful. Food, drinks, history, decor, atmosphere, staff.... Best cocktail bar I've ever had the pleasure of being in. I loved it!- JwowFebruary 27, 2015Some of the most delicious whiskey drinks in town! Insider tip: be sure to wait for an upstairs table, enjoy perusing the "book of cocktails" while sipping on some complementary punch!
Aaron BatchelderAugust 4, 2016I wouldn't say the best bar in America, but it's a great spot. Solid beer selection and the cocktails are on point. Check out $15 meat pie and an ale on Tuesdays.
Lauren VeharNovember 6, 2021Good spot for a beer and late night meal. Their kitchen is open until 11:30ish, which is hard to find in FiDi.
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2018In a redbrick three-story landmark, Belfast bar vets have conjured up a rough-and-tumble 19th-century tavern with a refined cocktail parlor upstairs. Read more
It can often be too crowded due to it's lonely status in the FiDi, but The Dead Rabbit has an impressive book of inventive cocktails, expertly crafted drinks, and a solid food menu to match.
Chet ManciniMay 12, 2017Get the seat upstairs for some insane cocktails. Bartenders are super helpful--definitely get their suggestions. Short rib sliders make a tasty side.
Alina MikhaylovaJanuary 27, 2016Best service and huuge list of original cocktails. Sweet and professional staff. Parlor on 2nd floor - must visit
Clarissa BlancoSeptember 19, 2014Excellent choice for a date that you feel like you might need that option of spending extensive time reading the cocktail menu. Because the menu literally is a book.
Jess MireauMay 26, 2017Quite possibly some of the best cocktails I've ever had. If you go soon and the eye candy is on the menu, don't miss it.
James HollandSeptember 9, 2016Bar food downstairs is amazing. Cocktails upstairs are great. Don't be put off if there's a long wait time for a table - it's almost never as long as they expect.
Matthew McConkeyDecember 7, 2019Lovely bar, amazing whisky selection and the best Irish coffee you'll ever taste.
Blake OlmsteadFebruary 8, 2016If you can find the elbow room in this always-lively joint, you won't be disappointed with the abundance of whiskey and perfectly-balanced cocktails.
Andrew CDecember 10, 2018Always been the best bar... but now with so many accolades, it is unbelievably crowded and not as enjoyable as previous visits:( 45 min wait for the cocktail bar upstairs!!
Esther YumFebruary 23, 2013this place is amazingly friendly with even more amazing drinks. the ale flip, cider no. 4 and whiskey daisy are amazing. a piano player and the servers will sing a great tune if you're lucky!~
Eric LApril 20, 2014Irish tavern with separate cocktail den upstairs. Great drinks, arranged by characteristics (fiery, fresh, ambitious etc). Great ambiance too - mid-1800s vibe.
Ashgan AiunitApril 2, 2018The best cocktail I have ever tried!!! And Nick was awesome! Thank you for everything! We’ll come back!!
Zac SniderOctober 20, 2014Head upstairs for the civilized sips. It's run by one of the worlds best bartenders (no exaggeration) and well worth the wait downstairs, amongst the sea of suits.
Nicholas BeckJuly 17, 2013cocktail menu is inspired by some 70 drinks you might have knocked back in the 19th century -"hot and cold communal punches, bishops, flips, possets and nogs, cups and cobblers, sours, fixes, daisies
Diego GranadaFebruary 23, 2018Food was great, I had the gnocchi that was delicious. Great selection of whiskys, Whiskeys and bourbons. Small bar with great atmosphere.
Cindy RunyanMarch 8, 2024Great food ..The atmosphere was pleasant. Quite spacious and airy. It was also good to see they do serve drinks here.
John DuarteOctober 26, 2014Cool ambiance, loved the book of drinks/prohibition they give you. Drinks are great if you're a whisky guy/gal otherwise may not be the place for you. Friendlier service could have made the experience
Caroline On CrackNovember 2, 2013If you are into stirred aromatic cocktails, order the Gladstone with rye, aquavit, Marie Brizard Parfait Amour, absinthe, gum Arabic, Dead Rabbit Orinoco bitters, mace tincture.
Liam OliverOctober 23, 2015My favorite. Best on a Monday night. Best drink menu and great atmosphere. Food is stellar. Try the punches.- Jessica ANovember 7, 2014The food and cocktails here are superb. However the crowd and location aren't ideal. But it's probably the best in the neighborhood. I had a fantastic evening here.
Rachel KAugust 25, 2014On Sundays, only downstairs is open, but with live Irish music and many cocktail options, including punch bowls and Irish coffee.
Ramin BeheshtiNovember 25, 2016I'm sure it's great based on reputation but the people who work here think they have become world beaters. Which is sad as the cosines is what probably made this place so incredible in the first place
carla elaineJune 15, 2013I love this place! Definitely go to the parlor space upstairs and get a seat at the bar next to the piano. Drink punch out of tea cups & absinthe to your heart's content.
TenantKing.comJuly 25, 2014The bartenders at the Dead Rabbit know what they're doing when it comes to drinks and mixing cocktails. There's something here for everyone between their fruity cocktails and fine selection of whisky.
Nef NefJune 13, 2018Everything great! Nice menu, great cocktails, fast service, but they keep u the credit card until you leave which is uncomfortable and maybe rather unusual?
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Opt to sit in the upstairs Parlor for a chance to try a drink from their extensive cocktail menu and order several bites, such as the Fries or Chicken Pot Pie, as well.
Carolyn LahorgueApril 13, 2014Best cocktails in Manhattan. Get the Green Dragon or Spirit of '49, both phenomenal. All of the drinks are incredibly complex and well crafted
Vivian RamirezFebruary 5, 2017Yes the cocktails are amazing, however you need a lot of patience to go here as it gets very crowded and seating is very limited which makes it a challenge to enjoy your cocktail.
Laura MerrittApril 18, 2018The drinks are phenomenal. The food is amazing. And the atmosphere is incredible, especially in the parlor. Fav bar in the city!
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The Dead Rabbit
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip)
New York, NY 10004
United States
New York, NY 10004
United States
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
(917) 540-5228
View menu on https://menu.thedeadrabbit.com
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Parking
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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- 8.8
"Historical landmark, huge space, and great rotation taps. Great for all occasions"
Michael Klein - 7.6
"Well balanced and varied lunch menu. A wonderful smorgasbord of beer to choose from as well. The quaintness of the financial district and the small and narrow streets add to ambiance as well."
Justin Greg - 9.2
"Second to none atmosphere. Casual , relax, no body cares about anything. Just enjoy the scene. Love it at the end of t afternoon!"
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