50 Best Cocktail Bars near East Rutherford

“Outstanding food, service, atmosphere! Definately a place to have a great night!“

“Little Sheep Hot Pot at American Dream is a must-try! Their broths are flavorful, the ingredients fresh, and the Wagyu is amazing. Right now, they’re offering one free fatty beef with any Wagyu order through 10/31 — such a great deal! Friendly service, cozy vibes, and a perfect spot for a hotpot night. Highly recommend!“

“When my vehicle broke down and had no money left after getting a hotel room, I was unable to afford food and gas and this place gave me free meals and some money for gas and was very kind.“

“Always promised myself on my next trip to NYC I would go to The Dead Rabbit. I am so pleased I got to do it. The staff the cocktails the food and the decor & cleanliness were A1. Loved the welcome my friend and I got, (even when we were a bit late for our booking) throughout the service from the fabulous servers. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Bloody brilliant 👏“

“วันนี้ไปทานพนักงานบริการดีน่ารัก อาหารอร่อยมากคุ้มค่าให้เยอะจริง“

“Finally able to visit and so happy I did. My drink, Dutch Revival, is my new favorite cocktail. The winter flatbread was delicious. Loved the vibe and hospitality.“

“Uno de los mejores Bares del Mundo“

“Nice cocktails & stunning View!!!“

“Japanese Italian fusion? Something I obviously had to try!
I appreciate Kimika’s creative menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Our waitress Kara/Cara was so friendly and helpful. I started with a Spritz that I think could’ve used some more bubbles, but the flavors were on point. The food was good but I felt like there could’ve been a bit more flavor. We tried the Truffle Carbonara, Soy Butter Bigoli, and Eggplant Katsu - I think the Bigoli was my favorite (think elevated lo mien). For dessert, we tried the lava cake, matcha French toast (would get it with ice cream if I were to over come again) and the Nutella Bombolocini (very creative - think mochi stuffed with Nutella).
Overall, I loved the concept of Kimika and the service, but I think there could’ve been just a tad more flavor in some of our dishes. Definitely a place to try once!“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“Sunken Harbor Club is the ultimate Tiki Bar, possibly even better than Trader Sam's and Smuggler's Cove. The immersive decor is impressively detailed, and Garrett Richard's drinks are an art form. My Zombie cocktail was complex and elevated while still familiar. Make a reservation and don't hesitate to visit!“

“I really love parlour room. The bar is so cool. When you walk in it has a cool vibe like old New York. I like the bottle display and they have a shaker machine that super shakes the cocktails. So fun: the bartender said it’s the only one in nyc. I love the cocktails and i definitely come here when we see a show or after dinner drinks, but the food here is good too! Then we pop over to bo peep the speak easy next door“

“This is one of the coolest bars in the city, and I think it's actually more locals than tourists. It's such an interesting mix of people, I love it, and it has a great high energy, so you know it attracts fun people! The bar itself is so beautiful and they have a highly curated cocktail program.

The dj is always playing such fun music, such a cool spot, especially if you live off of the 1 train, because this place is in the 50th Street downtown 1 station. So sick!“

“Had a fantastic experience at Haswell Green’s. Fun drinks, great service …will absolutely be back for happy hour!“

“I went for coffee. This place is a sleeper. Kabin should rank with the top high quality specialty coffee spots in New York, with high level, knowledgeable baristas who pay attention to small details, amazing hand brews, good patties, and an elegant ambience.“

“Fantastisk plass, og utrolig gode drinker! Anbefales!“

“Craft cocktails in a cozy colorful outdoor patio. The perfect place to relax after a long week!“

“We hosted a private party in the Honey Lounge upstairs during the afternoon - the food was excellent, the space adorable and the bartenders friendly and speedy. More than anything, Bee's Knees was a dream to work with ahead of time - they were incredibly flexible and timely with space access, design of the space, and answering our multitude of questions. I would host a private party there again in a heartbeat.“

“Fab place, great service, amazing cocktails“

“A chic bar with elegant Gatsby themed vibes throughout.“

“simply the best. The food and drinks are perfect every time. Whether you’re ready for a full meal or just some drinks and snacks Bar Madonna always hits the spot. Plus the staff are not only super attentive but also drinks experts that can make you just about any cocktail you’re craving. Definitely a crowd (or date!) pleaser, highly recommend“

“Came here for my bestfriends birthday and LOVED IT! the name literally speaks for itself cause this place is SUPERBUENO!!! For a sunday the vibes were FUN FUN FUN ! I had their “Sopa Del Dia” - Dashi Papi which was a bit of mezcal, a shot of birria consome and a Monopolio con un poquito de chile ontop CHEFS KISSS! My friends drinks also looked delicious! Definetly a place to come back 💗 also HUGE PLUS im not sure if they were a customer or a worker there that had a tshirt with huge letters that said “EFF 🧊” so that made me super happy 🕺“

“Great atmosphere!! Food was amazing!!! Niamh was fantastic so friendly and helpful! The best espresso martinis EVER!!!!“

“One of the better meals I’ve had out in awhile. Very nice atmosphere that’s both cozy and upscale.

I had the ribeye steak and it was incredible. Perfectly cooked. And for me Thai flavors are generally well balanced with sweet, sour, savory…. But the char on the steak really kicked it up a notch.

Service was great! Very friendly staff that were attentive.“

“Excellent! Great services!“

“A wonderful night of food cocktails and Jazz. This was our second annual visit and it was every bit as good as the first time. Wonderful music and even a celebratory glass of Prosecco when the staff found out we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We will be back next year !!!“

“Amazing food and drinks!🥤“

“Great drink and great vibe“

“Always love coming to NYC and having a cocktail (or two or three) at The Up & Up!“

“Went over the weekend to Pietro Nolita, place was popping! we came in for a drink, but after seeing other people eating we tried some pastas! the ravioli and the cacio e pepe were great and drinks were also very good! i go got the grren gimlet and my crew tried the papar plane and a pink one i dont remember! great design and good vibes! def coming back to this little gem in nolita“

“Celebrated my birthday here best experience ever hospitality was amazing“

“Amazing unique cocktails. Highly recommended.“

“Drinks and apps were wonderful before the show at beacon. We felt like we were in Europe. Fantastic! We will be back!“

“This was the most delicious Georgian food I’ve had since I was in Georgia. Our server, Marite, was a delight. She made wonderful wine recommendations. We will definitely eat here again.“

“Awesome atmosphere. The staff is very informative and has well rounded knowledge of this space. You can tell they are well trained. Only giving 4 star bc I felt a little pushy when it comes to ordering the next drink but overall service is great.“

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Great drinks, tapas & vibe!“

“Outstanding cocktails and great food to go with the bevs. Must try the garden marg and we enjoyed the watermelon crush for their summer drink. The smash burger and fries were super yum and the country and honky tonk music is always spot on. We love this east village bar!“

“A fun little cocktail bar, eclectic and maybe just slightly indecisive, they have a mixture of frozen and handmade cocktails, a few beers and wines. The theme is a cross between Asian and Latin - they feature tacos, have a heavily tequila-influenced menu, and also lots of Asian decorations as well as sake. It’s a fun spot, the cocktails maybe slightly expensive for the vibe, but upbeat and cheery.“

“Absolutely love this place. Been many times. Consistent quality food and service. This is a one of a kind gem in Manhattan“

“lots of food for a good price!“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“Amazing Place!! Crafty Delicious Cocktails, Awesome Service, Tasty Tapas. Beautiful Ambiance & Presentation. I recommend this Place. Everything's Jake!!👍Thank you, Hana“

“Insane vibes, insane atmosphere, insane drinks. I came here after overhearing someone say that it beat out Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, and it’s definitely in the running. The drinks are distinctly tiki but creative enough to bring something new to the table.“

“Seoul Salon, as described by them, is a Sool Jib inspired Korean restaurant with a modern take on Korean alcohol and Korean foods.

The vibe itself was nice, dim but not too loud, even with the edm/club music playing. The tables can feel a bit cramped, but it wasn't overbearing and we could talk even with all the background noise.

The food was phenomenal, well priced and well portioned for sharing. We got the octopus kimbap, soy scallop with gim rice, and the raw marinated crab noodles.

The Banchan was a ramen snack with ketchup, a good palate cleanser and tasty.

The octopus kimbap was good, we didn’t think it was outstanding but it did taste good. The octopus was a bit uneven in the dish though, as some of our pieces had no octopus while others had a lot.

The raw marinated crabs were a highlight, with a large portion of noodles accompanying it. As per their instruction, we mixed the raw crab meat into the noodles, which elevated the already tasty crab and noodles to make a spicy yet delicious noodle dish. The spice was a little on the spicier side, but nothing too spicy.

A highlight was the soy scallop with gim rice. It had a great taste to it, a great portion of scallop, and each part of the dish worked perfectly together.

The price is also really good for all the food we got, probably one of the highest quality meals we've gotten at the price we paid.“

“This place is AMAZING!!!! Took a trip to NYC and the service, vibes, food and drinks are totally worth going! Surprisingly my favorite drink was the Purple Rain - the combo just works. The Woo Woo shot to finish off the night is delicious and peachy. There is a 90 minute cap on tables but we never felt rushed. There is a cool photo booth to take pics by the exit. I cannot wait to go back. See you at the Woo Woo!!!!“

“Fantastic food great atmosphere“

“Creative take on Mediterranean food Fantastic“

“We stumbled across the Gem that is The Rum House on our visit to NY 6 years ago… probably the best Old fashioned we have tasted . Great atmosphere , decor and music and on a cold cold night it was fab ❤️“

“We had our annual holiday dinner with friends on 12/21/25. We were a party of 9. The service was fantastic. Tiernan was our server and he and the team were exceptional. Great cocktails and menu recommendations. Friendly and attentive without being intrusive at all. We will definitely be back.“

“We hosted our wedding after-party at Madeline’s and we couldn’t have picked a better spot. The vibe was incredible—fun, lively, and exactly what we were looking for. The drinks were top-notch, the service was seamless, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. We felt so taken care of all night long. Highly recommend Madeline’s for any celebration or night out—you won’t be disappointed!“