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.
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.
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.
Blinky's
$10-20Snug tavern offering approachable cocktails, craft beers & regular events, plus outdoor space.
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.
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.
Oddball
$20-60Oddball is a cocktail bar in Alphabet City, bringing out-there flavors down to earth.
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.
Drinkology NYC
$50-100The Terrace
$20-70We are dedicated to providing the highest quality food and service to our guests. Visit us and see for yourself! Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, we promise to provide a memorable dining experience. Experience love on a plate with our locally sourced delights in a romantically crafted ambiance, a culinary journey that captures the essence of both heart and home.
Bar Bayeux
$20-30Wine, draft beer & cocktails, plus sloppy Joes in an old-fashioned haunt offering live jazz music.
Witching Hour
$10-20Tiny cocktail space for community and creativity.
Understudy Community Cocktails
$20-30Understudy Community Cocktails is a cozy, welcoming space where craft cocktails meet culture. Inspired by the rich flavors of North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East, our drinks celebrate the diverse traditions of cities, towns, and villages across the Mediterranean. Every cocktail is thoughtfully crafted with purpose, passion, and a deep love for the ingredients and stories behind them. Whether you're here for an intimate gathering or a lively night out, Understudy is your place to explore, connect, and sip on something extraordinary. -A family built on community.
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.
The Cactus Shop
$30-40Step into The Cactus Shop, where Brooklyn meets Mexico in a burst of vibrant colors and authentic flavors. Beyond a mere cocktail bar, it's a sensory escape to the heart of Mexico, right in the heart of Brooklyn. Led by co-owner Luis and Chef Eduardo Dominguez, our bar specializes in next-level tequila and mezcal-based cocktails, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients for an unmistakable Mexican twist. From our cozy interiors to our spacious covered patio, every corner invites you to indulge in the spirit of Mexico, with a small yet mighty menu of authentic Mexican bar snacks meant for sharing. Join us for an unforgettable taste of Mexico, where every sip and bite tells a story steeped in tradition and flavor.
Bar Goyana
$20-70Bar Goyana is a vibrant neighborhood cocktail bar inspired in Brazil warmth and colors, offering classic American cocktails alongside innovative creations made with cachaca, exotic liqueurs, house-made syrups, curated wines, a selection of Belgian beers and flavorful small bites designed for sharing. Now, in addition to our cocktail bar program, we offer a combined full dining experience with our next door Girasole Trattoria, which serves classic Italian dishes made from high-quality ingredients and heartfelt techniques. Perfect for both small and large groups, Bar Goyana is the ideal place to celebrate any occasion and it is also a destination to catch all World Cup games in a vibrant and high-energy setting.
FOLK
$30-70Warm, inviting cocktail bar offering inventive drinks, refined small plates, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe. The sibling to LORE.
The Woo Woo
$20-30The Woo Woo is a1980's Speakeasy Cocktail Bar Hidden in Hell's Kitchen with a risque seduction in this underground speakeasy
