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NYC Drinks.
My NYC Drinks guides, every place from my own visits, with my verdict on each.
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What I’d read first in NYC Drinks- Manhattan Bars Everyone Should Visit8 places, 8 worth it
- New York City Cafes15 places, 15 worth it
- Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Speakeasies in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- New York City Happy Hour Spots10 places, 9 worth it
- Buzz-Worthy Breweries in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
My best lists in NYC Drinks
All my lists- The best bars in Manhattan
- The best coffee in New York
- The best cocktail bars in New York
- The best speakeasies in New York
- The best happy hours in New York
- The best breweries in New York
- The best bars open on Christmas in New York
- The best bubble tea in New York
- The best Irish pubs in New York
- The best wine bars in New York
- The best bars in the Financial District
- The best bars in the East Village
What readers asked about NYC Drinks
Ask meAmor y Amargo is one of those places that makes you feel like you actually know something about cocktails. Tiny but so worth it.
Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New YorkWent to Katana Kitten on a Wednesday night and got seats at the bar no problem. Amazing Japanese highballs. This list is legit.
Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New YorkPDT is still my favorite even though everyone knows about it now. The phone booth entrance never gets old. Adding Angels Share to my list for next trip.
Speakeasies in New YorkEvery guide in NYC Drinks
23, by topicBars by neighborhood 9
- Manhattan Bars Everyone Should VisitKnown as the City that Never Sleeps, New York City’s nightlife is known the world over. As a local, I’ve explored every angle of bars in Manhattan,…8 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bars in the Financial District You Can’t MissSpeaking from first-hand experience, the bars in the Financial District are some of the best in New York. When it comes to bars in the Financial…11 places, 11 worth it · Sep 2026
- East Village Bars for Every OccasionThe East Village has more bars per block than any neighborhood has a right to. I know because I’ve tested this theory extensively. Some of these…10 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Bars in DUMBONew Yorkers consider DUMBO to be Brooklyn’s most beautiful neighborhood, thanks to its stunning surroundings, charming cobblestone streets, and…6 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bars in the Lower East SideThe sheer amount of unforgettable bars in the Lower East Side makes it clear, this is NYC’s nightlife epicenter. As a matter of fact, the #1 ranked…15 places, 15 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bustling Bars in WilliamsburgThe reason I could never live in Williamsburg is the same reason I visit so often; the nightlife knows no limits. It very might well be the liveliest…15 places, 15 worth it · Feb 2024
- Bars on the Upper East SideIf there’s one thing the Upper East Side Bar (UES) isn’t lacking, it’s first-rate bars. And if you’re not one of the trust fund babies this…15 places, 14 worth it · Jan 2024
- Chelsea BarsFamous for its art galleries and markets, the deceptively peaceful neighborhood conceals a lively secret, Chelsea has some extraordinary bars. Having…10 places, 10 worth it · Jan 2024
- Bustling Bars in SoHoSoHo, you beautiful thing. It’s hard not to romanticize life while strolling the neighborhood’s cobblestone streets, especially after a tipsy night…15 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024
Cocktail bars and speakeasies 3
- Wait List-Worthy Cocktail Bars in New York CityMy husband I have a running list of cocktail bars we’ve tried in this city. It’s embarrassingly long. But the places on this list are the ones we…15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- Speakeasies in New York CityExclusive vibes, cozy interiors and the tantalizing thrill of stepping foot into a bygone era, visiting speakeasies in New York City is an experience.10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Margaritas in New York CityI’ve never been known to turn down a margarita, the Mexican cocktail is my guilty pleasure and thus I’ve pin-balled around the city in search of the…15 places, 14 worth it · Jan 2024
Beer, pubs and breweries 3
- Buzz-Worthy Breweries in New York CityForget the corner bodega’s luke-warm six packs, New York City’s exciting craft beer scene brims with bold IPAs, funky sours, and memorable ales. NYC…15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- Irish Pubs in New York CityIrish pubs in New York City have found a way to intertwine themselves into the fabric of the city. If Irish pubs in New York. Even folks who aren’t…11 places, 9 worth it · Sep 2026
- Sports Bars in New York CityIt should go without saying, New Yorkers are passionate. Passionate about their food, passionate about their neighborhoods, passionate about their…16 places, 15 worth it · Jan 2024
Christmas 2
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYCThanks to shoe-box-sized apartments and insane room-service prices, celebrating Christmas day in New York City can prove to be difficult.Not to…10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Christmas Pop Up Bars in New York CityThe abundance of Christmas pop-up bars in New York City is proof that the holidays in the Big Apple are unmatched. The popular haunts use over the…12 places, 12 worth it · Feb 2024
Rooftop bars 2
- Lower East Side Rooftop BarsVisiting a rooftop bar is a must-do in New York City. Whenever friends come to town, they always ask me for rooftop bar recommendations (yes, I’m the…5 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Rooftop Bars in BrooklynA city of iconic skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of incredible bars for a scenic drink in New York City. As any local will tell you, Brooklyn has…8 places, 7 worth it · Feb 2024