The Dead Rabbit
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, and Pub$$$$
Financial District, New York
This cocktail bar is famous for their whiskey. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Great cocktails, especially on the comic book menu upstairs!"(62 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)
"I recommend the deviled eggs and the pork belly sliders!"(7 Tips)
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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.
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
Cloe BushnellFebruary 21, 2015It's worth the trek & wait to sit upstairs. Fun book menu with amazing drinks. Tons of character and unique details. Perfect for dates.
Alejandro HoyoJuly 12, 2016Try the second floor bar for a more engaging speakeasy experience or the third for bigger groups. They have a cocktail with whiskey and papaya that'll rock your world.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Let the graciousness and the expertise of your hosts ... among the best bartenders in New York as well as the entire English speaking world ... be your guide to the widening of your cocktail palate.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Rachel KAugust 25, 2014On Sundays, only downstairs is open, but with live Irish music and many cocktail options, including punch bowls and Irish coffee.
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.
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.
Eric CAugust 13, 2014Upstairs is the #1 bar in the country and now I know why. They use the highest quality ingredients and have a book full of cocktails. Lord of the Ward was delicious.
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.
Liam OliverOctober 23, 2015My favorite. Best on a Monday night. Best drink menu and great atmosphere. Food is stellar. Try the punches.- Mariana DreperDecember 26, 2022This bar definitely one of the best places where you can get brilliant daiquiri. My next visit would be at the Saturday morning. I heard their brunch is excellent.
Katherine M.April 18, 2015"Upstairs, the Parlour showcases the team’s extraordinary application to the detail of drinks, a menu oozing creativity, backed-up with jaw-dropping historical know-how." Read more
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.
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.
Best cocktails in New York City. If you sit downstairs there is a smart menu so try to sit upstairs get some good food and try some cocktails! PLUS it's downtown so it's close to every train!
s vJuly 13, 2017Parlour upstairs opens at 5pm...if you don't ask for it, they'll shuffle you into the ground floor taproom. Not bad option, but different experience. You'll get a buzzer to wait for the parlor anyway
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?
Alina MikhaylovaJanuary 27, 2016Best service and huuge list of original cocktails. Sweet and professional staff. Parlor on 2nd floor - must visit
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.
Luc JacobsFebruary 2, 2017Despite the 'Fighting Irish' no longer being on the menu they are more than willing to make. After two of those with a plate of French Fries in Truffle oil I found myself in 7th heaven 😇
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!
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.
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.
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.
Matthew McConkeyDecember 7, 2019Lovely bar, amazing whisky selection and the best Irish coffee you'll ever taste.
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).- 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.
Trae FOctober 31, 2015Head up to the third floor and enjoy the excellent cocktails in this friendly and cozy place!
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.
Dolci KeyMay 9, 2018I really like the experience here. The punch served in a tea cup is a nice touch and the menus are installments of comic books created for them.
Jessica de OliveiraJune 18, 2016Expect a least a half hour wait at the downstairs bar - the lamb sliders, creative cocktails and intimate setting make it well worth the wait.- Casey KilloranMarch 23, 2016Great place to grab some real food at a bar. The 3 levels are a cool touch too. You can always move to another for a different vibe.
Daniel PowellApril 10, 2015Ask Daniel at the bar - take his recommendation. Everything is good. Upstairs the cocktails are pretty adventurous - be prepared for some interesting flavors
Skip the first floor bar and go straight to the parlor upstairs. Enjoy a complimentary shot while you go through their extensive menu.
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.
I highly recommend this place. Increadible cask ale. My favorite cocktail is the Old Mule Skinner.
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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
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
(646) 422-7906
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Get the risotto fritters and the stuffed meatloaf (beef, veal and ground pork, stuffed with spinach and wrapped with bacon, smothered in mushroom gravy). That is all you need to know."
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