1.Dante NYC
Greenwich Village cafe and cocktail bar.
Why it stands out: Cafe dining and cocktails
Bars in New York
Updated
Looking for a great bar in New York? From cocktail lounges and rooftop terraces to intimate neighbourhood spots, New York's drinking scene rewards a little planning. This page gathers five bars in New York with a short description of each, plus direct links to their official website and Google Maps so you can check opening hours, location and reservations before you go.
2.Double Chicken Please
Cocktail destination with FREE RANGE and The Coop rooms.
Why it stands out: Food-inspired cocktails
3.The Dead Rabbit
Downtown bar with Taproom and Parlor spaces.
Why it stands out: Cocktail evenings
4.Attaboy
Bar offering evening service and cocktail classes.
Why it stands out: Small-group bar visits
5.Overstory
Cocktail bar with wraparound terrace and skyline views.
Why it stands out: Panoramic-view cocktails
Planning tips: Bars in New York
- Where to look
- Many of New York's most popular bars are found in the West Village, SoHo, the Lower East Side, Midtown and Williamsburg in Brooklyn.
- When to go
- Late spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons; December is festive but busy.
- Prices & tipping
- Prices are in US dollars and usually shown before sales tax; tipping around 18–22% is customary in restaurants and bars.
- Getting around
- The subway runs 24 hours, and most of Manhattan follows an easy street grid.
- Good to know
- Popular cocktail bars fill up after 9 pm, so arriving early or booking ahead helps.
Details may change — check the official website before visiting. Report a correction.