Best Cocktail Bars
Craft cocktails & speakeasy-style bars across the city. Curated based on user intent analysis, foot traffic, and verified dining experiences.
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Bar Enzo - Long Island City
$20-30Bar Enzo is an Italian-American cocktail bar. An homage to basement parties at our Sicilian Grandparents' house in Queens.
The Bar at Mandarin Oriental, New York
$30-80High above Columbus Circle, The Bar at Mandarin Oriental, New York is a legendary destination in the city's cocktail history, a reimagined speakeasy where heritage and modernity intertwine. Inspired by the legendary Silk Road, this hidden sanctuary invites guests on a sensory journey through history and culture, each cocktail weaving together classic flavors with rare ingredients from stops along the ancient trade route. Every sip is an exploration of culture and craft, while refined surroundings create an atmosphere of intimacy and timeless allure--an experience both new and enduringly classic. Please note that all patrons must be 21 years or older.
Little Big
$20-70A fun fusion of eastern European and Caribbean food and cocktails in an inviting, bright space with a Caribbean-style outdoor patio. Email reservations@littlebignyc.com for bookings.
Kubo
$$Filipino Spot
OffCity
$20-30OffCity, Astoria's newest cocktail bar, offers an unforgettable drinking and dining experience in the heart of the neighborhood. Our menu features a curated selection of innovative, handcrafted cocktails made with fresh, seasonal ingredient perfectly paired with a creative lineup of tapas and shareable dishes. From bold flavors to artful presentation, every plate and pour is designed to bring people together in a vibrant, vintage inspired atmosphere.
Shaken Not Stirred
$20-60Step into Shaken Not Stirred, a sophisticated New York cocktail bar, and let expertly crafted drinks tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in small plates designed to complement your chosen libation, creating a memorable and flavorful experience.
Quick Eternity
$20-30A modern re-imagining of a seaside whaling tavern described in Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Quick Eternity is a new cocktail bar located in a landmarked building in the South Street Seaport with innovative cocktails, a menu of New England-accented small plates, and custom hand painted murals with art and design inspired by the classic 19th century whaling epic.
Mommy's Cocktail Bar
$20-30Everyone's got a Mom, and we love ours! Mommy's Cocktail Bar aims to pair a warm atmosphere (like Mommy's living room) with dishes and drinks evoking a feeling of restro-induced nostalgia. Open as of January of 2025, Mommy's is a neighborhood Cocktail Bar and Restaurant. Whether you're looking for a cheap beer, great wine, an amazing cocktail, or some food, we have you covered! Looking for a Private Event? We've got you covered as well. And yes, stay on the lookout for a big event coming this Mommy's Day!
AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar
$20-70Aura Tapas & Cocktail Bar A vibrant Mediterranean tapas restaurant where bold coastal flavors meet artfully crafted cocktails. Designed for sharing and sipping, our menu features small plates inspired by Spain, Italy, Greece, and the Levant --perfect for gathering around the table. Each Mediterranean craft cocktails thoughtfully blended with fresh herbs, citrus, and premium spirits. With warm lighting, lively music, and an electric yet inviting atmosphere, it's the ideal spot for date nights, celebration, or casual evenings with friends. Here, every bite and every sip is meant to be enjoyed together.
Blinky's
$10-20Snug tavern offering approachable cocktails, craft beers & regular events, plus outdoor space.
Bateman's
$20-30Located in an unassuming yet elegant space in the East Village, Bateman's brings customers "taste without the tux." This means high quality cocktails paired with an approachability that you won't find anywhere else.
Pausa
$10-40Pausa is a modern Italian sound bar in the heart of the Lower East Side, where elevated Italian cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and music come together under one roof. Inspired by the energy of Italy's late-night dining culture, Pausa offers handmade pizzas, fresh pasta, curated wines, and signature cocktails in a vibrant, design-forward space. Whether you're joining us for dinner, drinks, or a late-night escape, Pausa delivers an experience that feels effortlessly European, social, and unforgettable.
Primrose
$40-50Discover Primrose, a new and enchanting cocktail bar and eatery in the heart of Chelsea. Primrose brings a fresh perspective to the neighborhood, offering a beautiful escape where innovative cocktails and delectable bites meet. With its recent opening, Primrose is the perfect destination for a sophisticated night out, a casual gathering with friends, or a memorable dining experience. Tucked behind Primrose is Foxglove, an intimate hidden bar reserved for those in the know.
Oddball
$20-60Oddball is a cocktail bar in Alphabet City, bringing out-there flavors down to earth.
Seven18 NY
$20-60Vibrant cocktail lounge with specialty drinks and small bites!
Bar Bayeux
$20-30Wine, draft beer & cocktails, plus sloppy Joes in an old-fashioned haunt offering live jazz music.
Monkey Thief
$30-50Monkey Thief is a Pan-Asian Cocktail Bar built around the founder's experiences living and traveling around Asia. Our beverage and food program aims to highlight Asian ingredients in a creative and non-traditional way. Our playful style, matched with high-quality hospitality and a desire to be inclusive sets us apart.
ARORA - L'art Du Cocktail
$40-50A cocktail lounge dedicated to preserving the art of cocktail making. Live piano music 5 days a week (TUE - SAT)! With daily high tea service and a cocktail menu curated to intrigue the culinary senses, this establishment takes its cue from the old world British & French aristocracy.
Witching Hour
$10-20Tiny cocktail space for community and creativity.
HALL
$40-50Elegant bistro by day offering refined & modern Japanese plates, cocktail & wine bar by night.
Drinkology NYC
$50-100Kissa Kissa
$20-30Unique jazz vinyl listening bar serving globally inspired cocktails, wine, beer and bites soundtracked by a 5,000 LP collection of modern jazz. Elevated drinks and audiophile sound in a cozy, warm, welcoming atmosphere. North America's first traditional Japanese jazz kissa pays homage to the music of the mid-1950s through the early '70s in the heart of that era's Brooklyn jazz scene.
The Dickens
$10-60The Dickens is a 4-Level Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Event Space and Rooftop in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. An all-inclusive establishment, with many different themed spaces throughout for our guests to enjoy. Rooftop Open Daily from 5pm and 3D Lounge Open on Friday & Saturday from 9pm.
Twist Bar
$20-30Twist by Milk and Hops Cocktail and Wine bar puts a contemporary twist on a quaint speakeasy. If you are seeking a suave, laidback experience our cocktail bar is a great alternative to it's sister bars, "Milk and Hops". With a unique selection of crafted cocktails based on flavor profiles and seasonal Ingredients.