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NYC Cocktail Lounges
Silver Lining is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

1. Silver Lining

75 Murray St (Basement), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 49 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Favorites include the Gin Gin Mule, with lime juice, simple syrup, crushed mint, gin and house-made ginger beer, and the Blackberry Bramble, with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and blackberries. Read more.

Jbird Cocktails is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

2. Jbird Cocktails

339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Standout drinks are the unusual Honey-Nut Old Fashioned and the Hudson Breeze Fizz, a gin and brandy drink balanced with baked apple foam. Read more.

The Hurricane Club is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

3. The Hurricane Club

360 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoMad · 152 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The $19 prix fixe lunch menu, "the Steal," includes small plates—such as vegetable spring rolls and tuna tartare cones—and large plates, such as the hearty, Korean-influenced Spicy Filet Salad. Read more.

Dick & Jane's is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

4. Dick & Jane's

8.8
266 Adelphi St (at Dekalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Fort Greene · 71 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The menu's more novel options include the Whiskey Fig Fizz ($12), which combines fig jam and Glenfiddich Scotch with egg whites and bitters to make a foamy, not-too-sweet beverage. Read more.

Bearded Lady is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

5. Bearded Lady

8.9
686A Washington Ave (St. Marks & Washington Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 105 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Standout cocktails include the Mr. Howell ($9), with single-malt scotch, aged rum, lime juice, and maple syrup. Try it with a grilled cheese sandwich, which stacks up with the best in Brooklyn. Read more.

The Caulfield is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

6. The Caulfield

119 E 27th St (btwn Lexington & Park Ave. S), New York, NY
Bar · Rose Hill · 13 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Standout dishes include the steak tacos and the chorizo skillet served fajitas style. For cocktails, try the Sinatra Swing served with Bombay Sapphire, St. Germaine, lime, mint and simple syrup. Read more.

The Vinatta Project is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

7. The Vinatta Project

69 Gansevoort St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Meatpacking District · 24 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Patrons can list a few favorite fruits, spices and spirits, and a mixologist whips up a drink tailored to their tastes. Imbibers can get as specific or as broad as they'd like. Read more.

Slightly Oliver is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

8. Slightly Oliver

511 Amsterdam Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Upper West Side · 57 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: "Slightly Oliver" means slightly drunk in cockney slang. And it is pretty easy to get that way at the sophisticated new Upper West Side bar of the same name. Read more.

The Wren is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

9. The Wren

8.4
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A standout cocktail is the Great Jones, a blend of Famous Grouse Scotch, Fee's Black Walnut Bitters and maple syrup served neat. Read more.

21 Club is one of NYC Cocktail Lounges.

10. 21 Club

21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The lounge's dark wood paneling, fireplace, Frederic Remington horse paintings, the low lighting, and the men in suits and ties—despite a recent loosening of the dress code—still beckon another age. Read more.

11. The Beagle

162 Avenue A (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 65 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The Golden Dog has a lovely smoky flavor. It features a peaty Scotch mixed with apricot liquor, Bénédictine, Lillet and bitters. Read more.