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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- Coffee Shops in The East Village10 places, 10 worth it
- East Village Bars for Every Occasion10 places, 9 worth it
- East Village Happy Hour Spots11 places, 8 worth it
- Scotch Whisky Bars in New York City12 places, 8 worth it
- Cafes on the Upper East Side8 places, 8 worth it
- Rooftop Bars in Manhattan15 places, 15 worth it
My best lists in NYC Drinks
All my lists- The best coffee shops in the East Village
- The best bars in the East Village
- The best happy hours in the East Village
- The best whisky bars in New York
- The best cafes on the Upper East Side
- The best rooftop bars in Manhattan
- 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 bars in Manhattan
- The best wine bars in New York
- The best bars in the Financial District
What readers asked about NYC Drinks
Ask meSanfords in Astoria, over 800 labels on the back bar!
Great recommendation! I haven't been - will sample and report back with my findings.
Scotch Whisky Bars in New YorkI really enjoyed reading your list (great Scotch cabinet BTW). Curious which of these places you'd recommend for a date night? My partner loves whisky and I'd like to take them out for a night on the town, something…
Great question! Thanks so much for reading , I hope you get a chance to explore some of these spots!
Scotch Whisky Bars in New YorkThanks, Stanley! The whisky vibes are still here for sure.
Scotch Whisky Bars in New YorkEvery guide in NYC Drinks
23, by topicBars by neighborhood 9
- 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
- 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
- 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
Rooftop bars 3
- Rooftop Bars in ManhattanIn New York City, space is precious, so New Yorkers are forced to build up, not out. This vertical growth means plenty of skyscrapers and (luckily…15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- 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
Coffee 2
- Coffee Shops in The East VillageKnown for incredible restaurants and relaxing vibes, I find the East Village irresistible and visit every chance I get. Finding great coffee shops in…10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
- Cafes on the Upper East SideIn search of the best coffee on the Upper East Side? As a local with a passion for all things caffeine, I’ve scoured this posh neighborhood to bring…8 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
Wine and whisky 2
- Scotch Whisky Bars in New York CityMaybe it’s a sign of the times, but finding good scotch whisky bars in New York City (especially ones that don’t break the bank) is no easy task.…12 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- New York City Wine BarsBefore we dive into my list of the best wine bars in New York City, let’s address the elephant. In the room. By and large, wine bars have a tendency…10 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
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
Beer, pubs and breweries 2
- 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