50 Best Cocktail Bars near Manhattan

“Attentive staff, good food , nice atmosphere . Most definitely will return next trip into the city“

“Overall good was great specially the crispi fish and salmon very fresh. I won't recommend the Phad Thai. I had tasted better from elsewhere. Service was ok but wait staff too quick to clear your table. Once plate is empty they take it away including napkin you still using Lol.“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing place in Astoria! The food is outstanding, the drinks are perfectly made and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything from the atmosphere to the service makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!“

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

“Nice cocktails & stunning View!!!“

“Uno de los mejores Bares del Mundo“

“May was amazing to us! She made sure we were well taken care of and made sure we were having a great time. 10/10 place! Will gladly return soon!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Delicious fresh food and amazing drinks! Celebrated my friend’s bday there and we had a 12 course menu! Great atmosphere and the DJ was a great touch! Had a great time at Kaizen.“

“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 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.“

“Great place to watch the sunset over NYC! Great drinks and good food! Excellent service.“

“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!“

“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“

“Stay Away!!! Just kidding, this spot is popular and rightfully so for all the right reasons. The atmosphere is bot chill and warm for lounge lizards wanting a great watering hole. The drinks are fantastic, The Monk Fashioned being my favorite, reminds me of a magical Sazerac. The food here is delicious too, been a couple times and look forward to returning again soon. Love the Sweet And Salty Grilly with Gruyère, Prosciutto, Fig Spread, Arugula on Sour Dough. The Fonduey Mac & Cheese is also a cooze fest of cheesy goodness, also the Whipped Feta with the Everything Bagel Pretzel. Always love to get the Crab Cakes. Though I’m eyeing the Skewered Thighs for next time they look like a divine dine. Fortunately we’ve gotten in without a reservation, though I’m sure it’s good to have one.“

“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“

“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 ❤️“

“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 🕺“

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

“Excellent! Great services!“

“chill vibe. great burgers. super cocktails. good service“

“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.“

“Amazing unique cocktails. Highly recommended.“

“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!🥤“

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

“Great presentation. Great drinks. Great service. Overall great experience 😎“

“Great drink and great vibe“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Easily the best Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn. Beautiful space, great food (get the whole steamed fish) and excellent service—friendly, helpful and relaxed. The place is busy but we never felt rushed. And for the quality and quantity of food it’s a great value. Will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Cocktail Magique show was a magnificent experience. Very positive, jaw dropping, interactive show that keeps you engaged throughout the 2 hour memorable performance.“

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

“Food was delicious! Fresh and unique! Loved it all!“

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

“After having brunch here I will definitely be back for their dinner service.

Definitely worth checking out. Tried the biscuits & gravy, full 2.0, pancakes all were solid renditions of the traditional meal with a twist.

Callout - The French press is a full French press not just a personal sized one“

“lots of food for a good price!“