Whiskey Bars in New York, NY

“Cannot WAIT to return! To say I was blown away with the professional and kindly approach of the staff, is an understatement. From the super waiter, Mike, to the GM, Matt, and all points in-between, AND adding in the amazing food, drinks, desserts and ambiance.. WOW!! Kudos for the highly memorable evening! Thank you.“

“So Devious My Mouth Is Feels So Lucky Too Taste“

“I've been there as a customer and had a lovely time. And I sang a few sets there on Monday. What a ball!! Highly recommend ❤️“

“Great service, tasty brunch, delicious drink menu. Roomy atmosphere and lots of indoor and outdoor seating where you're not on top of eachother. Evy was awesome as our server and took great care of us.“

“Amazing place, great atmosphere. Food was delicious and the cocktails were lethal. Thank you to the staff, we made some brilliant memories!“

“The Hamilton is a cozy, warm, bar with an excellent selection of whiskeys. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will help you find the perfect cocktail for your tastes. Joe, one of the bartenders, also host a a rotating exhibition of different artists about once a month. You can get a perfect Manhattan and a piece of artwork for your livingroom. 😊“

“Really cool spot that is open late. I got the Steak Frites and a Guinness at 10pm. I’m not the biggest fan of ny strip because of the chewy fat, but everything else was great. Eric is a server who knows what he’s doing. Wonderful service.“

“Don’t judge a book by its cover for this one. The outside looks like a dark bar, and a dive bar inside. Don’t be deterred. The food is exceptional and beautifully presented. We ordered a tuna tartare, which came in a tower shape, and the oysters were top quality. The toasted striped bass was also awesome. Food is ordered by using a QR code that’s on the table top. Very reasonably priced relative to the quality. Check it out!“

“In one sentence, Rough Draft is truly a “place to come in from the cold”. This place makes me want to write a book.

Easily some of the coziest and warmest vibes and aesthetics I’ve see in a bar in a long, long time. Very reasonable prices (plus a nice happy hour) and it really feels so classy and chic, yet not without heart and character. It’s a beautiful space with grand wall-length windows that look particularly whimsical with the bit of snow and frost left over from last night. The Christmas decorations in particular are very lovely. It’s in a beautiful part of the neighborhood, too! I love to see Hamilton Place growing like this.

The cask ale is such a fun touch, too - and they’ve got a very intentional and strong selection of draft beers, whiskeys, bourbons, and more. Great service and chill staff.

All in all, I think this makes a strong case to be one of my favorite bars in the city. I’ve only taken a few sips of my beer and felt compelled to write this. I only hope this place thrives like it deserves to as a member of the outstanding Uptown Bar community!“

“Great spot for drinks and friendly staff. I’m simple and I don’t ask for much! Love this spot. Will be back…from Florida“

“chill spot. nice bartender. good music.“

“most amazing whiskey bar in new york. a storied enclave for the whiskey elite, connoisseur and fan alike. great personality, the deepest selection.“

“Favorite bar in the city. If you are looking for consistency, value, great service, and a community feeling, this is the place to go. Bartenders are amazing with a chat, mix an excellent drink, and have a great selection and knowledge of whiskeys.“

“This was about a 10min drive from our hotel and the unlimited mimosas made it appealing from the start but the food was AWESOME! Unlimited mimosas added another layer and we were pleased and lit by the time we left. When I tell you it’s worth every dime it truly is so please go. The service is good and they will check in considering it’s a 90minute unlimited mimosa thing BUT all good. Don’t feel rushed because they don’t push you out and again the ladies will make sure you’re good to go. Chelsea is the way to go! We had two rounds!“

“Trivia! Great place with great people ❤️“

“Amazing atmosphere, amazing whiskey especially the white stag 101 …..“

“We were here to watch the semifinals between Argentina and England. It was soo fun. Really liked the food though they don’t have a lot of variety. Get the steak frites. It was cooked to the right temp as preferred. Our waiter was super kind. The ambience was great and not too overcrowded during game day.“

“Staying at this hotel felt like stepping into the mind of Nikola Tesla. The ambiance is hard to describe low-lit, elegant, and almost electric in its stillness. The dim lighting throughout the hotel and in the rooms created an intimate, almost mysterious vibe that felt deeply intentional, like a place designed for brilliance and calm. The room itself was nothing short of stunning. Facing the New York City skyline, we had a clear view of the Empire State Building, which was a surreal bonus. Every detail felt thoughtfully curated, and this was hands down one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates ambiance, design, and a little “spark” of genius.“

“We had no reservations and three other places had closed for private events, so we were happy to find Blue Bar open and we were lucky to find a table without waiting -- it was filling up fast on an afternoon in early December ? the drinks were good and the atmosphere was great -- vibrant yet not loud! Too bad it wasn't quite blue ? I guess it only would turn blue later at night. (Only had drinks, so, I'm not rating "food" -- is that correct ?)“