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25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC
Maison Premiere is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

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 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

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

Attaboy is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

3. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews

CharlottesCharlottes: Let someone else do all the thinking. Just tell them your preferred spirit and flavor profile and voilà, a delectable cocktail will appear.

The Library at The NoMad is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

4. The Library at The NoMad

1170 Broadway (at 28th St) (at 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: If the bar is too crowded, try snagging a seat at the adjoining Library, a room adorned with plush seating and books and an antique spiral staircase from France.

Dear Irving is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

5. Dear Irving

9.1
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!

St Mazie is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

6. 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.

Clover Club is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

7. Clover Club

9.2
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.

Hotel Delmano is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

8. Hotel Delmano

9.3
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.

Angel’s Share is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

9. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 490 tips and reviews

Kathy M.Kathy Matthiesen: Go upstairs to the Japanese restaurant and go left through the unmarked door. Quiet, intimate, and great drinks. Loved the Smoke in Your Face whiskey cocktail - it's exactly what it sounds like.

The Wayland is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

10. 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 .

The Raines Law Room is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

11. The Raines Law Room

9.3
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: Press the bell and a hostess will guide you in! Try the La Reforma if you're looking for something sweet but not too heavy.

Achilles Heel is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

12. Achilles Heel

9.2
180 West St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 85 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 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

13. Apothèke

8.5
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.

Blueprint is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

14. 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

Leyenda is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

15. Leyenda

9.2
221 Smith St (btwn Butler St & Baltic St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 72 tips and reviews

DrewskiDrewski: Good food, mostly great drinks (stick to the clear liquors). Chicken tacos were excellent. Outdoor area is small but nice on a warm night since it allows for a breeze.

Featherweight is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

16. Featherweight

135 Graham Ave (btwn Boerum St & Johnson Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Williamsburg · 65 tips and reviews

Alexandra P.Alexandra Previdi: Cozy, dimly lit, not overly crowded. Creative cocktails. Be warned that they only take cash.

Dutch Kills is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

17. Dutch Kills

9.2
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews

Marius W.Marius Watz: Much awe, very love. These cocktails are worth the trip to LIC, in a stylish intimate venue that is dark enough for both dates and indiscretion. 3 inch ice cubes and metal straws keep it classy.

The Up & Up is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

18. The Up & Up

8.8
116 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 116 tips and reviews

Colin A.Colin Adams: The screen door slam is a great introductory bourbon drink with a good dose of sweetness, but still strong enough for an old-fashioned fan to enjoy.

Bar Belly is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

19. Bar Belly

9.1
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 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

20. 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.

Employees Only is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

21. Employees Only

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

Lou A.Lou Allen: This place is simply awesome. Great atmosphere and open late for a cocktail after dinner at the Spotted Pig.

Weather Up is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

22. Weather Up

9.0
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 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

23. Dynaco

9.3
1112 Bedford Ave (at Quincy St), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 41 tips and reviews
Cienfuegos is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

24. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews

Saarim Z.Saarim Zaman: Definitely come for the half price punch bowl specials for happy hour from 5-7pm on weekdays, it's relatively quiet and the punch tastes great

Mother's Ruin is one of 25 Top Cocktail Bars in NYC.

25. Mother's Ruin

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

Garrison P.Garrison Price: Awesome scene for singles. Great bartenders. Always have the frozen house cocktail. Always... and waffle fries. You didn't expect such delicious food.