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A place · Bar · West Village · on 2 of my lists

Little Branch.

Worth it, says Antonina. Little Branch’s reputation as one of the best speakeasies in NYC is well earned, it’s perfect for anyone on the hunt for a refined yet unpretentious night on the town.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best speakeasies in New York
Where Little Branch appears on New York Dearest

It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Address20 7th Ave S, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Enter through the nondescript corner door of an abandoned building and you’ll be transported to a dimly-lit, jazz-infused subterranean cocktail bar. The feel is relaxed yet sophisticated (perfect for date night), with live jazz select nights of the week.

Little Branch’s reputation as one of the best speakeasies in NYC is well earned, it’s perfect for anyone on the hunt for a refined yet unpretentious night on the town. Just know that the seating capacity at this walk-in only establishment is (intentionally) limited, it’s meant to be intimate.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

Enter through the nondescript corner door of an abandoned building and you’ll be transported to a dimly-lit, jazz-infused basement cocktail bar. This popular West Village speakeasy is known for excellent classic cocktails and skilled bartenders artfully crafting tailored libations.

The vibe is relaxed yet sophisticated (perfect for date night), with live jazz select nights of the weeks. It’s perfect for anyone on the hunt for a refined (yet unpretentious) night on the town.

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