29 Best Cocktail Bars in Bronx

“I went here after work for a friend's birthday because it was close to my job.

The reason why I knocked off one star is because they weren't upfront about gratuity automatically being included on the check. We were two people who sat at the bar. We had two drinks each and one appetizer each. While the food was very tasty and authentic, it was very small for the prices. The drinks were mostly ice, and the margaritas were very sour. I watched them make the drinks and me being trained as a bartender. I could tell they were kinda just winging how they made the drinks. I noticed several times that they added more ice to drinks when they didn't measure enough of the liquor and the rest of the mixers to make multiple drinks. I get that it's happy hour, and things have gone up, but to pay $12 or $13 on happy hour drinks using cheap well tequila for a few sips through the straw is not cool.

I'm a good tipper, I don't like the fact that the tip was automatic. I like to choose what I'm going to tip based on service.

I would most likely not go back here.

My friend said that the place used to be called something else in the past. It seems to be family own and run, which is nice. I loved the decor, too.“

“Staff was very polite, friendly and the food was great and fresh. I highly recommend.“

“Chill location in Bronx, near Arthur Ave.

Tacos were perfect, frozen margarita were from another league and churros were amazing.
To add, service was fast and you always feel like your being served by a relative and not a stranger.

To add it all, pricing is a great value with respect to quality and service.

100% would come back“

“Checked out Drips on a Wednesday evening for happy hour which lasts all day. I loved the space. It’s small inside, but gives upscale vibes. They have a mix of high chair and regular seating. They were playing RnB hits all night which was great when the drinks kicked in. Everything for happy hour is approximately $6-$8 so I tried the Sweet Chili wings and passionfruit lemon drop. The wings were crispy and fresh! This was my first time having a lemon drop and the flavor was delicious. I also tried the Mango Lemon drop too. I would recommend either! Service isn’t speedy, but it is not terrible. You have good music, great ambiance and drinks.“

“Look on Yelp for an extensive review.“

“Wife and I flew into JFK late one Friday. We were famished , it was 1030 by the time we got to Arthur Ave.. We parked and walked , came upon people eating alfresco. We asked if any place was still serving. The "MAN" Vic asked what we would like, from one of the tables. In no time we had a bottle of Vino Tinto in front of us and people were making us try food they were dining on. I felt like I was at my friends ,' THE PIAZZAS " house. The food was excellent and the people better. Can not wait to go back !“

“My favorite dish is Chicken martini. My wife loves the Pesto Ravioli and Risotto. Super clean place. Will eat here again and bring family.“

“Tobala is so worth the visit! We decided to give Tobala a try and we were not disappointed. The initial entry was warm and inviting, and we were immediately seated. The ambiance was romantic and cozy and the layout was efficient and flowy.
The playlist was great, the service was excellent and the food was impeccably delicious! We almost did not want to disturb it. Everything was spot-on!
The appetizers were small , but fresh, tasty and delish! The entrees were a bit larger in portion, delicious and filling! The prices were steep, but this place serves authentic high quality foods. We were glad that we chose Tobala for our date night! We enjoyed the desserts— the bunuela and the tres leches, I preferred the center of my tres leches not be so distinctively orange-flavored.
We plan to return to Tobala, it was worth the trip!“

“Great service thank you to Casandra for taking care of our table. And thank you for security for their great job in letting my son in.“

“Literally one the tastiest places I’ve been in NYC and I’ve been plenty of times and have had a lot of food. The potion size was amazing and the flavors were on point. I still think of the rice to this day! Most certainly a must try.“

“Great food and drink. Wonderful restaurant.“

“We arrived at the restaurant and were seated by our host/waiter, Nick K. He was very attentive, went over the specials and gave his opinion to the best plates at the restaurant. He was very accommodating and told us that we can upgrade pastas and sauces with our meals. He started us off with warm Focaccia bread, I then ordered the veal parm. and mixed it with the Cacio e Pepe and a glass of Cabernet. My wife ordered the Bolognese with an Aperol Spritz. I had put in my reservation that we were celebrating my wife's birthday and Nick brought three desserts to the menu which was a nice touch. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be going back to try other delicious plates.“

“Atik Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience where exceptional cuisine meets artistry. The food and drinks are crafted with remarkable quality, while the ambience—complete with enchanting lights and graceful dancers—feels truly magical. Conveniently located with nearby parking, it’s the perfect setting for a special occasion. Highly recommended.“

“Food bang average. Hospitality was great though. About ten free shots with the staff - all intoxicated and having a nice party - led to an even better tip. Can’t wait for my next visit although the hangover I can do without. Hasta luego“

“I spent my Halloween night here. In fact, this is the second time I’ve been here. I LOVE when they said welcome back to me!!! The service and the atmosphere couldn’t be better. The raw clams with sauce were delicious and surprising. All the plates were good looking and the experience was amazing. I plan to go there again and celebrate my birthday.“

“The restaurant is great, staff very friendly & helpful in food & drink suggestions. Lovely deco, clean well managed. Menu selections are extremely delicious. Saturday night DJ play music which helps the vibe & have a fun evening.“

“I had so much fun. The music, endless mimosas was awesome, but I will say I was disappointed with the steak and eggs I ordered. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare and it came out medium well. The took it back and a couple of minutes later brought out what appeared to be the same exact steak cooked medium well and the eggs were cold. It’s like they thought I wouldn’t notice??? So, if you like your steak on the rare side DO NOT order the steak and eggs. Order anything else in the menu and you probably won’t be disappointed. Other than the steak, everything else was great!“

“Staff was very polite, friendly and the food was great and fresh. I highly recommend.“

“Took sailing lessons with Jeff. He was an excellent instructor“

“love this best kept secret“

“Went here after previous experience at Mamajuanas a few weeks ago. Was not disappointed at all. 🤩💯

Seated quickly even though we were earlier than our reservation. Staff were attentive and accommodating, seemlessly making space for our wheelchairs. 👍♿

Appealing restaurant ambiance with great art on the walls. The food...omg the food. So many things to choose and something for everyone. 🖼️😋

Had the grilled octopus and it was divine....charred in the right places and tender. Came with brussel sprouts, broccolini, and carrots....just Yummmm! 🐙🥦🥕

Had two rolls, with one having octopus in it (Yes, I love octopus). There were two different kinds of plantains and drinks. My choice lemonade sangria and a Pina Colada that came in a pineapple. It was delicious. 🍣🍹🍍

Yes, there was dessert. We got the platter which had strawberry shortcake, flan, tres leches and a hot chocolatey cake. Almost to pretty to eat. 🍰🍓🍮

Will go back to try other things and will definitely return for the Octopus! Thank you for eveything: 🙏💖“

“The service and food is amazing! Love the vibe“

“Best spot in The Bronx 🔥🙏🏾“

“The Henny colada was a 10/10. Went on a Saturday live Dj although kind of loud was an added vibe to this place. The service was amazing. I got the Deep ocean for 1 58$ definitely NOT worth the price could have been a 25/30$ price. The food portions do not add up. It’s a cute place for a simple outing.“

“excelente ambiente buenas comida karioqui“

“The DJ at Last Stop Bar & Grill deserves a serious shoutout! This person has a truly keen ear for good music—the mix was absolute fire and kept the energy high all night. If you're looking for a loud, vibrant party atmosphere, this is definitely the place for you.
​On the food front, the Chicken and Waffles were absolutely delicious—crispy, savory, and sweet perfection. My brother also really enjoyed that they serve hookah.
​Now for the constructive criticism: while the vibe is great, the music is extremely loud, so be prepared for a high decibel night. More importantly, the pricing for the drinks outside of happy hour is ridiculously high for the small size you receive. I also found the pictures of the drinks on their digital menu to be quite deceiving in terms of actual size and presentation.
​Overall: Great music, excellent chicken & waffles, and a fun party spot (with hookah!), but be mindful of the noise level and the non-happy hour drink prices/sizes.“

“Great place, great service and food. Great drinks.“

“Food is great! This is me and my friends second time going there for the same meal. We always get the platter that comes with Tostones, Mozzarella sticks, Chicken Croquettes, Pastelitos, and Wings. It is sooo bomb! $30 on a happy hour day, which is everyday, plus its one of the few places in the Bronx that do happy hour late. Everytime me and my friends go, there are barely people there, maybe it’s fun on the weekends or at night … not sure, but we went on a Monday, then again on a Friday, literally only 2-3 other tables active. Service is okay. I always notice the workers are doing hookah with another table and barely paying attention to their tables, she did come a couple times asking us if we were good and food didn’t take that long to come. The atmosphere is great, looks super nice in there, they upgraded their seats, the outside area is very weary tho, dark, no one in the area, wouldn’t suggest you standing outside the place for any reason, call your Uber inside and don’t come out til its there because the area isn’t that good.“

“This past Monday, my friend and went to 161 Bar and Grille a few hours before a Yankee game. This was was the first I had been to the place, and everything was great. The food was amazing and our waitress Joanna was very knowledgeable about the food and had a great sense of humor and also had a great personality, she made what was already a great experience dining here even better. I hope to return to eat here when I see another Yankee game.“