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The best cocktail bars in the West Village

Updated September 2026. 9 places.

The West Village gets the lion’s share of upscale cocktails bars and sophisticated speakeasies. When it comes to inspired libations. Here’s a roundup of the best bars in the West Village from a local’s perspective.

Antonina PattizWriter and photographer · how I decide
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Best cocktail bars in the West Village, 2026

  1. Bar MogaBar · West VillageThis stylish West Village cocktail bar pays homage to moga (Japanese women who followed Westernized fashion and lifestyles following World War I).
  2. DanteBar · West VillageDante is one of my favorite cocktail bars in the West Village.
  3. Katana KittenBar · West VillageKatana Kitten is a celebrated Japanese dive bar serving inspired craft cocktails.
  4. Little BranchBar · West VillageThis popular West Village speakeasy is known for excellent classic cocktails and skilled bartenders artfully crafting tailored libations.
  5. MaceBar · West VillageThe concept of this trendy cocktail bar in the West Village is simple. infuse every cocktail with adventure.
  6. Angel’s ShareBar · West VillageBilled for ushering in the craft cocktail movement, Tony Yoshida’s Angel’s Share (now closed) dates back to 1993.
  7. Employees OnlyBar · West VillageWhether you’re after tried-and-true classics or find yourself in the mood for something unique, this charming West Village cocktail bar should fit the bill.
  8. The Blind TigerBar · West VillageWhile not a cocktail bar by any pigment of the imagination, the Blind Tiger is such a special neighborhood bar, I feel like I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t mention it.
  9. The Up & UpBar · West VillageComfortable and relaxed, the bar puts an emphasis on intimate gatherings over large groups (the maximum party size is six people).

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 9 Boozy Cocktail Bars in the West Village (Local’s List).