The Dead Rabbit.

Named after an Irish gang that ran rampant in lower Manhattan, the Dead Rabbit opened in 2013 by Jack McGarry. Hailing from Belfast, McGarry wanted to create an upscale cocktail bar with the atmosphere of an Irish Pub. Say what? Yet somehow it works.

McGarry is responsible for churning out some of the best cocktails in New York City. In the past decade, The Dead Rabbit has earned a slew of international awards, most notably being ranked the best bar in the world in 2016.

The cocktail menu is extensive so ask the bartender for suggestions if you’re feeling torn. Their knowledge of cocktails is mind-boggling. And if they suggest the bar’s signature Irish Coffee, say yes.

Named after an Irish gang that ran rampant in lower Manhattan, the Dead Rabbit was opened in 2013. Hailing from Belfast, Jack McGarry wanted to offer a polished Financial District cocktail bar with the atmosphere of an Irish Pub and he delivered.

In the past decade, The Dead Rabbit has earned a slew of international awards, most notably being ranked #1 bar in the world in 2016. Few Financial District bars have a more impressive cocktail menu (and Irish whisky selection). If it’s your first visit, open with an Irish Coffee Alexander and finish with The Bankers Punch (Four Walls Whiskey, Blackstrap Rum, Port, Raspberry, Lime).

Located in the Financial District and named after an Irish gang that ran rampant in lower Manhattan, the Dead Rabbit opened in 2013. The founders hail from Belfast and had a simple goal. They wanted to create one of the best upscale cocktail bars in New York City with the atmosphere of Irish pubs, and they delivered.

With four bars inside the pub, each room is cozier than the last and the staff makes you feel like old friends. The Financial District hot-spot has also earned several awards, most notably #1 bar in the world in 2016. With a resume like that The Dead Rabbit is a heavyweight among Irish pubs in New York City.

Most cocktail enthusiasts known to make pilgrimages to the Dead Rabbit, billed World’s Best Bar multiple years in a row. The cocktails are worth a detour, no doubt, but this an article about whisky, and Dead Rabbit delivers in that department as well.

While it’s easily one of the best Irish pubs in NYC with an amazing Irish whisky selection, the Dead Rabbit also has an impressive selection of scotch. Based on what I’ve seen, I’d say they have at least 50 or so bottles of scotch on hand. While you’re in the hood, be sure to stop in at Fraunces Tavern & Manahatta, just blocks away.

Named after an Irish gang that ran rampant in lower Manhattan, the Dead Rabbit was voted the #1 Bar in the World in 2016. Founder Jack McGarry hails from Belfast, Ireland, and aimed to create one of the best upscale cocktail bars in NYC with the atmosphere of an Irish Pub.

And to our luck, the charming pub becomes one of the best Christmas pop-up bars in New York City during the holidays. The bar is decorated with charming wreaths and lights, and the warm, welcoming vibe contributes to the festive feeling. There’s live music and seasonal Irish cocktails, like hot toddies.

Winning several awards (most notably #1 bar in the world in 2016) it shouldn’t come as a surprise the pub is one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC. The bar usually celebrates the holiday with live music performed by Irish artists that help set a festive, high-spirited atmosphere.

The St. Paddy’s menu will feature five Irish whiskey cocktails that are sure to get you in a celebratory mood. And if you visit on St. Patrick’s Day itself one dollar of every cocktail sold will be donated to NYC’s Irish Arts Centre.

Named after an Irish gang that once ran rampant in Lower Manhattan, the Dead Rabbit opened in 2013. Hailing from Ireland, the founder, Jack McGarry, wanted to open an upscale cocktail bar with the atmosphere of an Irish Pub.

This Financial District hot-spot has also earned several awards, most notably #1 Best Bar in the World 2016. It’s hard to go wrong with any drink here, but the hot-toddy on a cold day is hard to beat.