50 Best Cocktail Bars near Ridgewood

“The second time here... Very nice atmosphere, "real chill"... Very good music. People are kind.... And the girl who works here is so kind and polite. She is awsome. ❤️“

“10 out of 10 would recommend! First of all, the venue is beautiful and spacious. All of their equipment is modern and adds that extra special touch. They included the 360 booth as well as the Photo Booth as part of the package and it was a hit the night of the party. Staff were super friendly and helpful. They accommodated and assisted with ALL of our requests. The owners were very professional and easy to communicate with. I can not say enough good things about DREAMS NYC. Super happy customer. I look forward to planning future events with them.“

“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“

“Uno de los mejores Bares del Mundo“

“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.“

“The Japanese and Italian flavors mixed well and are to come back for. I stayed in the hotel where the restraunt was attached. In the area, with a focus of cocktails and table service for an upscale environment, it was delightful.

I love cocktails, and the servers were personable. Nothing pretentious. They focus on service and taste! Our food was excellent and the drinks were even better. It's a pleasant experience.“

“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!“

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

“We decided to drop in for a nightcap before returning to the city, eager to sample the highly praised cocktails. If you have a sweet tooth and enjoy a bit of tardiness, I highly recommend the "Scent of a Woman" cocktail. Although my partner found "Josephine Noir" a bit too sweet.

We also got the tuna tartare to share - the portion was small and it lacked flavors. The item was unexpectedly expensive at $23. We were a bit taken aback by the prices, as they seemed to be comparable to those in Manhattan.“

“Amazing food and drinks!🥤“

“This place is fire!

First of all, wow the decor. The bar itself is a whole experience that clearly had a lot of thought put into it. From the unsuspecting entrance requiring you to ring the doorbell all the way to the funky seating area with sexy devil pictures and a ceiling covered in string lights, you genuinely feel transported into another realm. Some of the drinks even come with dramatic effect! (Even the bathrooms are in on the atmosphere - and clean!)

Of course, you come for the atmosphere and stay for the drinks. There's a little of something for everyone, and the alcohol in these drinks mean business! I appreciate that they rank the strength of the drinks, as there is a notable difference even between the 2 and 3 skull ratings. Although the drinks may seem pricy, the size of them makes it well worth it and they certainly don't skimp on the liquor. And who doesn't want their drink with a side of fire?

I could've easily stayed at Paradise Lost all night, and my partner and I are very excited to visit again soon!“

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

“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.“

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

“Ever wanted to drink in an old pirate ship but can’t make it out to Anaheim, Phoenix or San Fran? Sunken Harbor is for you. Seriously though, we finally made the pilgrimage to SH in Brooklyn, last week, and couldn’t have been happier.

We arrived just as the place was opening and realized that we might be in for a wait as there was already a line waiting to get into the hidden bar. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and they took our number and told us to expect an hour wait. Nobody batted an eye when we took up refuge in the corner (it was cold outside), and we were greeted with a text telling us our table was ready about 40 minutes after check in.

The bar is located above another fancy restaurant and holds maybe 35-40 people max. The whole place is designed like an old ship, with tons of amazing woodwork and nautical stylings.

Even though the place eschews the term tiki, you know you are in the right place when you see the Tiki Ti and Frankies Tiki Room stickers behind the bar. Speaking, of the bar, drinks were flawless. I had a traditional mai tai and it was a perfect melding of rum and sweetness, without the oppressive taste of cheap liquor. I didn’t have the food, as we were not able to stay too long, but they had an impressive menu of apps.

Sadly, there were no mugs available for sale, but they did offer some fancy zombie and Mai tai glasses, as well as pins.

I know Brooklyn is a haul, but we were able to find free street parking on a Saturday night,

Highly recommend this place to anyone that wants a perfectly made cocktail in NYC.“

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

“a speakeasy-kinda spot hidden inside a Taiwanese restaurant! i've bookmarked this place for awhile and finally got to try it recently.

the place had great ambience and they played a lot of Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou while i was there. the menu is fun in that the drinks are named after classic CPop songs. i got the "most familiar stranger" (because, shoutouts to Elva Hsiao!!!) and my companion tried "a smoking poet". my drink was complex and well balanced, the soy milk + soy sauce maple foam was DELICIOUS. it reminded me of the cream foam top in bobas. we also tried the sweet potato fries and plum powder and that was good too.

overall, it was a well-executed concept and i had a great time. i'd love to come back!“

“Nice cocktails & stunning View!!!“

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

“Amazing Dining Experience, Delicious Food, Private space with lovely Staff!!!“

“Rynn is dynamite spot and super slept on. The bartender in particular impressed us with her care and attention to detail and her craft. Ask about how they make the ingredients for her carefully curated cocktail list, it is a labor of love and it shows in the quality of the drink. The food is also incredible, you can’t go wrong with any of the dishes, both light and filling with perfectly balanced flavor and spice.“

“Best Gin & Tonics in the city!!!“

“Ooh my goodness, I enjoyed. It was pricey but worth it. One of the best burgers I’ve had since I’m a picky eater the waiter was very happy to accommodate me the drinks were delicious as well.i will surely recommend the place. I will continue to eat there. The pl was very nice and clean ?“

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

“We went for a Friday dinner, and although it was just the two of us, we managed to try three dishes — and they were all fantastic!
* Soy Scallop with Gim Rice: The scallops were fresh and tender, with a delightful jelly-like texture, and the rice was perfectly soft and flavorful.
* Rose Tteokbokki: As a big fan of rice cakes, I loved this dish! The sauce was rich and complemented the rice cakes beautifully.
* Seoul Salon Fried Chicken: An absolute must-try! The chicken was juicy, with a crispy, thin coating that was just perfect.
We can’t wait for our next visit!“

“Fantastic food, twist on classic Americana. Great drinks and service“

“Excellent! Great services!“

“Nothing Really Matters definitely MATTERS! You must come here… the drinks and the atmosphere are on point! Sky served up a Classic Sazerac reminiscent of my visit to New Orleans… also the NY sour is sublime! Come here, drink here, vibe here!“

“Food was good but menu was little confusing. Tried to order a breakfast and got a sandwich. The food was good just as with most places in NYC shrinkflation hit here just as it did most others. That doesn't diminish the service or the quality though. I sat at the bar which is set up as classic American diner, which gives it a homey atmosphere.

Will visit again given a chance but not in the immediate future.“

“Booked it for a private special event. Kira the event manager did a fantastic job organizing everything. She recommended a photographer and Yut the violin player so the event was magic. Thank you❤️“

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

“We scored a table late on a Thursday night. The bar is swanky and cute, with great interior design and personal touches like the illustrations on their dishes. We arrived to low-lit restaurant/bar with vibey music and a fresh new menu.

The cocktails were great. The Apollonian was citrusy Smokey punch and the Limoncello Milk Punch felt so special.

The Stracciatella was a delightful surprise, while the Calabrese was a spicy hot wing that made me wanting more. For mains I had the Smashed Meatball Parm which DID NOT disappoint. The fries had great texture and the sandwich was so flavorful it left me wanting more. We topped it off with the delightful Cannolis that was crunched and sweet.“

“Came here for Restaurant Week - what a perfectly balanced and rich menu (pre-fix menu also includes a glass of wine and a cocktail). We had XO Sauce Oyster Mushroom and Fresh Squid w/Garlic and Chili Oil for appetizer (very flavorful); perfectly tender and juicy Pork Soup Dumplings (black truffle and pork roe); Lychee Kung Pao Crispy Pork and Braised Beef w/Abalone in Tomato Sauce for entrée (hearty portions and great taste); Sweet & Sour Cabbage and Snow Pea Shoots w/Garlic for vegetable (the best part of the meal! fresh, yummy and such a symphony of tastes!) and Yuzu Coconut Cotta and Osmanthus Ice Jelly for dessert (just the right amount of sweetness and fun texture!) - everything was up to par!
Service was very delicate and attentive, and the whole atmosphere quite nice. I’ll definitely be coming back to explore more of Szechuan cuisine.“

“I love Le Crocodile for breakfast. Juan was super kind helping me with my tea and coffee order. For me, I love how calming and beautiful the environment is. Most of the all the staff ( Tak included!). I go regularly and enjoy it every time.“

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

“The food and service is amazing. We did the a la carte menu and had the wagyu pancit and the lechon. The noodle were delicious, we could have done a second order, but we had to leave room for the pork belly with crispy skin. Drinks were amazing too. We will definitely be back.“

“me and my bf walked in at 6:30pm on a Sunday and there was a good amount of people. maybe bc this was right before new year's and after christmas.

the music was loud and vibes were fun. the drinks tasted good! the fries were surprisingly deliciousssss, i am drooling thinking about it. the sliders were okay. staff was friendly.“

“Sama Street made me and my tummy happy from start to end. I'm not sure how it's such a hidden gem given the quality and creativity of the food and drinks and all around great vibe.

I showed up shortly after open to a completely empty restaurant, so the bartender, Jamie, suggested some delicious drinks (not that you can go wrong with any of them). Of the few drinks I had, my least favorite (but still solid) was the Jacket Required, which is really just a slightly modified old fashioned. Everything else was incredible - some ingredients seem out there and might might throw you off, but every drink I had was really more than just the sum of its parts.

Food was also great, especially if you're into family style meals. Skewers were cooked to perfection, bok choy wasn't just tossed in some soy sauce, flat noodles were great. The sundae dessert included some of the tastiest and unique ice cream flavors I'd ever had, made in house.

Overall will definitely be back.“

“I enjoyed dining here. The service was good. Food was good. Blurriness mimosas and aperol spritz.“

“Very nice place for some good food and excellent drinks the atmosphere is beautiful for couple’s“

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

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

“I took my brother here for his birthday for some drinks. The place is really beautiful. The bartender really was friendly and definitely makes delicious cocktails. Their happy hours are Monday thru Friday from 4-6:30 pm.

I had their Aperol Spritz and their chocolate peanut butter espresso martini. Both were great, but I really enjoyed the martini. My brother ordered long island iced teas. Normally, I wouldn't drink one since most places make them way too strong for me. The bartender made it really smooth.

This place also has an upstairs area where you can rent for private parties. The minimum amount to rent the upstairs area is 35 to 40 people. They do serve food as well, so there are catering packages available.“

“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.“

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

“Dear Maud is my go-to brunch spot in Hoboken! The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between cozy and cool, making it an ideal place to eat + chat with friends. Their drinks are solid, and the food is even better, with a great selection of dishes to choose from.“

“I made a reservation for a group of eight at 4:30 pm, and luckily, the only available seating for larger parties was the bench near the big window—precisely where I hoped to sit. The rest of the restaurant features intimate tables for two. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with just the right amount of elegance.

We loved their cocktails, and every dish we sampled was outstanding. The service stood out as exceptional; our server was both attentive and charming. They were also very accommodating to one of my vegan friends, taking the extra step to ensure certain dishes met her dietary needs.

I highly recommend this spot if you're in search of a relaxed place to catch up with friends over delicious food and drinks.

Dietary restrictions: Plant-based options are offered.“

“სასიამოვნო ინტრიერი, მეგობრული გარემო, უგემრიელესი კერძები.. რეკომენდაციას ვუწევ 100 % ❤️🇬🇪“