Angel's Share
One of the OGs; Innovative and unique cocktails that are a genuine treat. Dark moody vibes with an iconic mural on the back bar.
Favorite Cocktails: Cheek to Cheek; Raisin the Roof
Clemente
A Fantastic set of unique cocktails served in a comfortable upscale intimate lounge with impecable design. The hard part may be securing a reservation, but it will be well worth it!
Favorite Cocktail: Army Brat
Yawning Cobra
Another fantastic spot for cocktails untilizing unique and special ingredients you can't find at home (or in a store) in a sleek, hidden, underground bar.
Favorite Cocktail: Imo Yaro
Mace
Internationally Famous, Mace lives up to its reputation with a strong menu featuring all the fruits and vegeatables you grew up with and didn't realize could be turned into delicious drinks.
Favorite Cocktail: Pandan Cocktail
Overstory
A finalist in the 'View' competition. Enjoy your chic cocktail from the 64th floor of this special bar!
Favorite Cocktail: Milk Punch
Obvio
If a classy elegant giraffee served drinks, this distinct bar presents a fantastic space, and menu.
Favorite Cocktail: Transatlantic
Pearlbox
A gorgeous 70's style upstairs lounge with an unmatched vibe for late night drinks & conversation. Highly recommended!
BarChef
While Barchef certainly has a series of showfull cocktails, the extension of quality to their standard cocktails puts them in the Gold Tier. The open ceiling, comfortable tablespace, and seek marble bar design makes for an excellent memorable space.
Favorite Cocktail: Strawberry & Peach
Monsieur
An eclectic space that not only gives you plenty to look at, but cocktails to enjoy as well
Favorite Cocktail: (Banana) Espresso Martini
Martiney's
You're guaranteed a good choice, Martiney's has an extensive Martini & Cocktail list boasting ingredients you won't find in your fridge.
Favorite Cocktails: In The Mood; Melon Cream Soda; & Olive and Honey Vesper
Singlish
Singaporean inspired craft cocktails, all unique and all good choices. You're also free to order from the clarified cocktails downstairs at Jelas.
Favorite Cocktails: Chope; Girl from Ipoh
Shinji's
Intimate spot with some special drinks and decor. Also boasts a selection of Japanese whiskies. Their icon is giant Octopus, (not a certain famous 90's Anime).
Favorite Cocktail: The Tropicana (Yes, with the orange)
Bar Snack
Taking unique drinks in a different (but appreciated) direction, advanced cocktails in a casual atmosphere.
Favorite Cocktails: Big Twea Energy; Melonade
929
Very cool tucked away retro cantonese style bar with inventive drinks. (Name is hard to search so look for it in the back of 56 E 41st Street).
Favorite Cocktails: Spring of Life & Very Tipsy Poet
Seed Library
A classic from London, enjoy their wide ranged menu of very curated cocktails.
Favorite Cocktails:
Maison Premiere
A little NY, a little New Orleans, a lot of good drinks! (Some even come with a show).
Bar Pendry (Manhattan West)
A classy spot with that perfect low light ambiance.
Favorite Cocktails: House Espresso Martini
George Bang Bang
Hidden gem; GBB knows how to structure genuinely unique cocktails with the likes of other NY heavy hitters
Favorite Cocktail: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life
Nubeluz
Famous and popular spot with fantastic (if not the best) skyline views and a good selection of cocktails. Perfect for impressing a date. Prices corelate with popularity.
The Portrait Bar
Explore Portrait Bar's selection of location inspired cocktails in an elegant low-lit lounge with old school dark wood and decor.
Favorite Cocktail: Kolkata
Dead Letter No. 9
Not only is the menu strong, but the entire establishment hosts an interesting indoors adventure. You'll have to see for yourself!
Chapel Bar
Step into the gothic halls of this renovated cathedral and enjoy your drinks in a setting surrounded by medieval architecture.
NR
NR provides a very unique assortment of craft cocktails in some of the most interesting vessels you could imagine.
Favorite Cocktails: Pineapple Passion Fruit; Chanel No. 5
Paradise Lost
Themed to the max, welcome to this Haunted-Tiki styled bar with an abundance of decorations and ghostly lu'au style. You are guaranteed to find a drink you like on its extensive menu.
Favorite Cocktail: Pearl Diver
Experimental Cocktail Club
This special spot features a great selection of artinsenal cocktails in its underground retro reflective lounge.
Favorite Cocktail: Tarte Taten
Undercote
This subterranean bar offers classy drinks in a dark yet lush low lit space. Enjoy your beverage in their lounge with walls of flora, or appreciate their terrarium bar backdrop.
The River
Tucked away in Chinatown, this dark, all wood bar is a real hidden gem with some strong custom house cocktails.
Favorite Cocktail: Baklava
Apotheke Chinatown
A fun mixology spot, Apotheke offers an exclusive list of custom cocktails, sorted into "medicinal" categories.
Reception Bar
A well crafted minimalist interior serving drinks with Korean ingredients.
Favorite Cocktail: Cereal Milk.
Bar Bastion
Elegant, modern, and comfortable lounge with soft live music and tall ceilings.
Favorite Cocktail: Calypso
The Gold Room
Elegrant and classical, this spot is recommended for elite get-togethers and sophisticated drinks.
Tigre
A hidden sleek and hip lounge with great drinks and energy.
Peacock Alley
A gorgeous venue, the recently renovated Waldorf Astoria has placed a new headliner bar in their original lobby.
Favorite Cocktail: Ruby Slipper
NOFLEX
Hip, Modern, and Digital, NOFLEX offers their own personal curation in a digitally colorful energetic atmosphere.
Favorite Cocktail: Seoul to NYC; Tiramisu Cocktail
Death & Co
Reliable, moody, and well-crafted drinks. A well known spot on the NYC cocktail circuit. Highly recommend their Denver location!
San Sabino
Child of Don Angie, San Sabino also has a stylish yellow retro bar where one can try (at least once) their Garlic Bread libation: Scottie's Mariniti.
Don Angie
The parent to San Abino, Don Angie is a trendy spot for drinks, food, and atmosphere.
Favorite Cocktail: The Italian Coffee Situation
Deux Chats
With a beautiful classy green tile interior, Deux Chats is the perfect Williamsburg spot for evening martinis!
Pokito
A fun, friendly, Brooklyn bar with an eclectic atmosphere and hip vibe!
Ophelia Lounge
Colorful drinks with a rooftop view, what more can you ask for?
Dear Irving Gramercy
A low lit lounge with a great selection of cocktails and spots to sit back and converse with friends.
Thyme Bar
Head downstairs to explore some uniquely crafted custom drinks from the staff, expect frequent menu changes from their monthly rotations.
Favorite Cocktail: Pre-Existing Conditions
The Attic
Head out to Flushing for this eclectic upstairs hidaway with comfortable seating, drinks, and vibes.
The Little Shop
A secretive Lower East Side gem providing a casual lounge hidden inside a convinence store.
Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea
Classy, historic, and beautifully restored, sip cocktails in one of the city's most iconic hotels.
The Up & Up
Enjoy your custom house cocktail in the basement that was once the Gaslight Cafe. Additional props to their very clever logo!
Dante
Trendy West Village spot for drinks (especially Martinis) and a warm airy vibe.
Bo Peep Cocktail and Highball Store
Plush velvet and vintage charm alongside lively late-night fun / live music!
Lady Blue
Favorite Cocktail: Magic Mermaid
Brandy Library
While primarily a repository of amber spirits, they also sport a select cocktail menu. Highly recommend utilizing your table's Sommelier!
Father's Study
A hidden speakeasy-style bar with a luxurious vibe, dark wood and rare spirits.
Le Chalet
Après-ski energy in the middle of Manhattan. Enjoy the alpine-inspired decor alongside cozy cocktails.
Little Dipper
A cozy celestial spot for casual personable drinks.
Nomad Tea Parlour
Current hidden gem, Nomad's cocktail menu is exclusively unique drinks of their own design
Favorite Drinks: By The Bay; Salty Boi
Bemelman's Bar
Famous spot with view piano music in the Carlyle Hotel and a nice martini selection
Favorite Drink: Jackie O
House of the Red Pearl
You'll find this elegant eastern bar in Seaport's Tin Building, upstairs, hidden behind one of the upscale merchants.
Favorite Drink: Yuzu Drop
Holywater
A cozy downstairs space with a nautical theme and custom cocktails.
Favorite Cocktail: Purple Jesus
Eavesdrop
Brooklyn bar with a retro vibe and an on point sound system.
Favorite Cocktail: Smiley's Rotating Milk Punch (Subject to change).
Superbueno
Internationally ranked spot serving south-of-the border style drinks and food.
Bateman's
A personable bar with a great selection of house speciality drinks!
The Back Room
Fun speakeasy atmosphere with drinks served in their signature mugs
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La Noxe [7th Ave Location]
A cozy personable lounge with a similar subset of the drinks at the trinty location
Favorite Drink: More Passion More Problems
Célon Bar & Lounge
A cozy underground Moroccan bar with an enjoyable lounge atmosphere
Living Room at the W Union Square
Beautiful bar space with vaulted walls and decorated interior hosting a concise and straightforward cocktail list.
Auction House
An uptown spot with a vibe we honestly just enjoy.
Burp Castle
While Burp Castle does not serve cocktails (Beer only), its unique atmosphere of medieval monestary and playlist exclusively of Gregorian chants makes it a one-of-a-kind NYC spot. Do not talk to loudly or you will be shushed!