At The Spare Room, waitresses in Gatsby-era dresses offer classically simple cocktails with seasonal additions. Sporting is encouraged, so don’t be surprised if you’re challenged to a board game. Read more.
The mirrored wall behind the counter at Sonny’s Hideaway is stocked with a collection of aperitifs and liqueurs, though bartenders make formidable renditions of stern and serious cocktails, too. Read more.
This clubby subterranean cocktail lounge packs skill behind its flamboyant veneer. The eclectic drink list features 50 choices, and group cocktails can push happy hour into all-night dance party. Read more.
Harvard & Stone is a faux-grungy hangout with a rollicking band and burlesque dancers. The main bar serves cheeky house cocktails, while the rear Research & Development Bar serves experimental drinks. Read more.
The Chestnut Club’s bare brick walls and antique fixtures lend a dignified air, perfect for enjoying a stunning collection of old and rare spirits and a sharp list of spartan cocktails. Read more.