50 Best Cocktail Bars near Kearny

“First time for me and my boyfriend, went to celebrate his birthday and no regrets at all. One of the best meals, everything was perfect and tasty, Maiara our server was very sweet and helpful. Definitely going back.“

“Esta buena la comida brasileña“

“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 👏“

“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.“

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

“Espectacular, la vista, la atención y los cócteles. Todo es perfecto“

“Heard good things about this place and my first visit did not disappoint. The vibe was fun and trendy, and the food and drinks were good. I’ve never had a frozen Aperol spritz until I came to this place, and it was delicious. Will absolutely come back!“

“An incredible cocktail experience! I tried six cocktails and two shots, and every single one was crafted with amazing quality and flavor. What really stood out was how clean and well-balanced the drinks were! The next day I had zero headache, which says everything about the quality of ingredients and preparation.

Bartenders Emre and Niyazi did a phenomenal job very professional, creative, and genuinely passionate about their craft. This place is a must-visit if you’re looking for top-tier cocktails and excellent service.“

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

“Just go !! Wonderful place ! And the owner is…. Amazing !!“

“We were going to a show at White Eagle Eagle Hall. It is literally two doors away and was fabulous. The cocktails were delicious, the food was amazing and the ambience was fun and inviting. We would definitely recommend Jane Doe and hope to come back again soon.“

“great service! delicious cocktails! and dependable! also very comfortable atmosphere! definitely go!“

“Best Latin fusion joint in South Brooklyn“

“Wonderful dinner experience! Staff was attentive & friendly. We enjoyed oysters, burgers & mussels while watching the sunset. It doesn’t get any better!“

“Crown Shy — Sleek American Dining in FiDi
Perched at the base of the iconic Art Deco tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan’s Financial District, Crown Shy delivers a stylish dining experience with a warm, modern vibe. The restaurant offers a well-curated à la carte menu with main dishes typically ranging from $25 to $50   .

Food & Ambiance
• The cuisine is American with creative twists—great options like gruyere fritters, bucatini with sungold tomatoes, or ricotta gnocchi, plus standout desserts like sticky toffee pudding or satsuma-orange ice cream  .
• The decor is minimalist yet atmospheric, capturing that polished, artful FiDi energy  .

Service & Extras
• The staff are generally friendly and professional. Many visitors highlight thoughtful service—even receiving complimentary desserts for special occasions .
• For a more immersive experience, consider starting or ending your evening at OverStory, the acclaimed rooftop bar upstairs with sweeping skyline views  .

Hours & Reservations
• Dinner: Open Tuesday through Saturday, typically from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday until 9:30 PM; earlier closing at 9:30 PM on Mondays   .
• Brunch: Available Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM .
• Reservations can be made directly via the Crown Shy website as it is not on OpenTable  .

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TL;DR: Crown Shy is a Michelin-starred American restaurant in a chic FiDi setting with a clever a la carte menu ($25–$50 per dish), stylish decor, and attentive service. Ideal for weekday dinners or weekend brunches. Book directly via their website. Don’t miss the rooftop bar OverStory for an unforgettable view.“

“Every time we take a trip into the city, we make sure to visit the Cookshop. Love the staff. So friendly and they make the best margaritas! Jiro (sorry if I’m misspelling) is a great bartender.“

“I had the filet and my wife had the short ribs. Both were made to perfection and were large helpings. It essentially operates as a bar where people enjoy beer, ordering sandwiches as a sideline. We were quite taken by the superb quality and variety of dishes in the dinner menu. One grievance, which is not their fault, was it was very loud. On our way back, we go either early or late to the otherwise noisy after-work crowd. Really,y our food and service were excellent. We sat at the back by the fireplace which was a little quieter.“

“Stopped in for a quick cocktails before a play, and they cocktails were so good we went back after the play. Cool relaxed vibe, friendly service and good music. If you want to chill somewhere with excellent cocktails (thanks to competent bartenders), this place is a must visit.“

“Incredible eccentric food. Great cocktail spot.“

“The Portuguese wine dinner. Food and wine excellent . Joao is a very nice and great human being but he talks very little about his wines and answers all questions as a true s'enfoutiste. From that standpoint it was a real disappointment, I learned nothing about the domaine, the soil, the wines, the vinification process. But overall it was a great dinner with great company unfortunately not what I came for.“

“The focaccia topped with feta, honey, and Calabrian chilis is all I want as a bar snack—it's perfect. The Lion Skull and Distiller Coffee cocktails are two of the best in the city. The bar staff is wonderful; from manager Jacob to bartenders Justin, Matt, Matt 2, and bar backs Sammy and Danny, they all bring their own unique talents to the table and are wonderful human beings“

“One of my favorite bars in all of New York. Charming and cozy interior, great music (typically Japanese City Pop) and friendly staff (Ashley and Isaac are the best!) They serve one of my favorite beers here - the Suntory Premium Malt - and it's always poured to perfection. My girlfriend loves their cocktails, creative and well-balanced. I drop in at least a couple times a month and I've never had anything but a fantastic experience. I always feel at home here. Not only great for couples/dates but also to stop by for a quick pint after work. Cannot recommend this establishment highly enough.“

“Fun local bar. Great staff and patrons to hang with!“

“Everyone there was so warm and welcoming. Henry made being here a really fun experience. My friends and I came for the Love Island season finale, and it was so fun to all be together with some good drinks and some good tv. I am definitely coming here again!“

“Absolutely loved this place! Happened upon it while my daughter and I were looking for somewhere to have lunch while walking to see the Freedom Tower 9/11 Memorial. Friendly staff, awesome food!!“

“Top class place, friendly staff and great food and savage craic! Well worth a visit if you find your self in need of a pint and a shot!“

“I absolutely love this place. But what really stood out was the amazing service I received while I was there. I believe her name was Ethel. So kind. So knowledgeable and prompt. I will gladly come as long as she’s there. As a Food Network personality having been on chopped and beat Bobby Flay I take my dinning experiences serious when I have the time off. She delivered with zero disappointment. Give her a raise! Can’t wait to come back for another visit.“

“Great cocktail bar in Tribeca. Even when the bar is busy its pretty easy to have a conversation, which is nice. The cocktail menu has great options, but I recommend doing bartender's choice at least once. The staff is very good–last time I was there Kenny provided great service. I wasn't quite sure what I was in the mood for but he was really nice and asked good questions about what sorts of things I typically like–which resulted in an excellent drink.“

“Josh the bartender is amazing! He is a master mixologist and is very knowledgeable not only in drinks, but the history behind them as well. Who would've thought we'd get a history lesson served alongside our drinks?

If mixed drinks aren't your thing, Josh will still pour your beer or wine with a smile. If you'd rather enjoy the company of your companions, he'll let you be. He takes cues from his guests and will entertain you or allow you to savor your drinks in a quieter setting.

Josh is a true gem and his talents could easily be enjoyed in upscale, swanky bars in NYC. If you're considering coming here, even if you're staying elsewhere, call the hotel first and make sure he's working. You won't be disappointed.“

“The pork chop was succulent and had the most amazing spice combination. The barbacoa was the best I have ever had. Not a fan of the mezcal, but I gave it a try. Other more common drinks looked great with a good pour. Good vibe and open late with a super friendly staff!“

“First time visiting for me and my wife, as we walked in we didn’t know where to sit so we went upstairs. However, the server led us to a dimly lit corner despite plenty of tables available so we chose to sit downstairs instead, even though seating there was a bit tight and not very comfortable.

Our server downstairs was attentive and friendly, which we appreciated. That said, the overall atmosphere felt more geared toward guests with reservations for special party celebrations rather than people just for dining in, so we got the impression that we should wrap up and leave once we finished our meal.

The food was decent, and found parking on the street but there’s valet service.“

“This was delicious. Bread taste like French baguette, pate is amazing, pancake are calling me to come back.

The only down is that it was my husband birthday, & I asked for a candle on our pancake. The waiter which we liked because of his wine knowledge, told me « I got you, will add it on a chocolate tart ». when you hear this, you just think that this small attention will be free, like in every single restaurant in nyc. Unfortunately, when I got the check, I saw I was charged for this. Waiter didn’t wanted to remove it.

We will come back but definitely will ensure this is not for a special day, where you expect such simple attention.
Hence - still grade 5 stars as the food is the most important & it was delicious.“

“Great place had fun with friends. Good friendy staff an food looks really good. Even though I didn't actually order any myself this first visit. Also 2 for 1 shots all night definitely helped even more. They also have touch tunes jukebox. Recommend to all visit this establishment.“

“Hermoso restaurante de comida internacional música tragos espectaculares y ambiente súper agradable“

“What is it like to be in Manhattan's only Orient Express-themed bar? When I came here on a late Friday night, the place was fairly crowded. The main room is narrow, somewhat resembling a train car. I ordered two drinks: their "Hemmingway" and their "Not an Espresso Martini". I liked both of them. Overall it's a nice, upscale cocktail bar.“

“What a cool speakeasy this was!!!!! Hidden away in Jersey City on a little side street ,it's this cool little attic bar that was top notch!!! Roger or waiter was on point but have to make one suggestion that they get cocktail onion's in so they can make a Gibson. A cool place to start or enter evening.“

“Came here for my two year anniversary with my partner and we had a wonderful dinner! I had the swordfish with mashed potatoes my partner had the grits and scallops. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned amazingly. I had this delicious blackberry mocktail that worked well with my meal and finally for dessert we spill a pistachio tartufo. I highly recommend this place for a night out or a great date idea!“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“We are BEYOND ECSTATIC with our wedding cake and all other pastries and desserts provided by Calandra’s Bakery! No other bakery bakes your cake at 3:00AM the day of your wedding and it shows! Super fresh moist and SUPER DELICIOUS! Every guests commented about the spectacular presentation…simple yet elegant carrying our live orchid theme with LIFELIKE piped orchid petals cascading down each layer! What a joy to have such an unforgettable and memorable experience of knowing our family and friends will remember our wedding cake as much as we will! We had the choice of several bakeries but must end by telling this story…we had checked out a couple of bakeries but after a final wedding gown fitting we decided to visit Calandras. Unannounced we asked to see the person who could help us with our wedding cake. Calandra’s is an incredible “complex” and was extremely busy place but we were directed to Aisha Maliki. Aisha dropped everything presented us with an exquisite tray of every wedding cake option in bite size proportions all fresh and delicious. She gave us coffee and tea and gave us time to talk amongst ourselves in a relaxed atmosphere until our decision was unanimous! She then proceeded to take us through the endless design options available and helped us tweak every little detail until alas our vision for the PERFECT wedding cake had come to life! Mind you we did this unannounced but Aisha couldn’t have been more cordial personable professional and most of all friendly! We left SO elated to leave having one of the most important wedding checkboxes checked and feeling we just had welcomed a new family member into the fold! Based on our incredible experience with Aisha and Calandra’s your choice for YOUR wedding cake and pastries should be Calandra’s! You will definitely not be sorry!“

“amazing authentic chinese food“

“Restaurante maravilhoso e muito acolhedor. Comida muito saborosa de extrema qualidade!“

“I have been to Bistro Taino several times including for a special birthday dinner and it never disappoints. Tonight I went with some coworkers and as always everything was so good. We shared the crabmeat empanadas and each had the bifongo as entrees with chicken, steak, and seafood. We also shared the coconut tembleque for dessert. Special shout out to our server, Arianni, she was amazing! Friendly, attentive, and personable. Great service, food and ambiance, can’t ask for more. Thank you Bistro Taino for always making it a great experience.“

“It was a divine brunch in every way ! The service was exceptional and attentive. The Caesar salad was delicious and unlike any I have had before. The Pappardelle was a culinary masterpiece, truly and the tiramisu was beautifully designed. It was pure ambrosia, except for the whole coffee beans embedded inside. I could have done without those. Thank you for making my Sunday an unforgettable one. It goes without saying, that inside and out, Locanda Verde is an extraordinary restaurant !“

“Friendly staff…..but when the place is busy you’re going to wait“

“bartenders were all nice you can tell they enjoy what they do!“

“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!“

“Just awesome. Fast. Efficient. Great.“

“este incredibil , nu se compara.................“

“You’d never think this little spot in a strip mall area is anything, but it’s some of the best sushi I’ve ever had! Also the kimchi they give right when you sit down is amazing. I am a huge sushi fanatic and this is definitely Top 3 I’ve ever had. Service is wonderful.“