The Dead Rabbit is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

1. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 487 tips and reviews

SS+K's Guide to Downtown NYSS+K's Guide to Downtown NY: Excellent cocktails and great bar food to match. Gets very crowded during happy hour so be prepared.

Erin G.Erin G: Dead Rabbit is a must if you're a fan of craft cocktails!

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Great cocktails in financial district. Just about everything is tasty. A welcome addition to the area.

Employees Only is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

2. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews

Tobias O.Tobias Otte: I love this place. The food and the drinks are amazing which is quite rare when you look at famous cocktail places. Try the Billionaire.

Sameepa S.Sameepa Shetty: Steak Tartare, cocktails including Common sense, ginger smash & vodka w cucumber are must haves. Always crowded. Great music.

Neil C.Neil Caron: Best cocktail decor and vibe in the city. Food is pricey but really good. Grab the lamb chops and steak tartar.

The Raines Law Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

3. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

Nick R.Nick Rinaldi: Another fantastic cocktail bar, the staff here is incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Try their seasonal cocktails for a unique experience.

Andrew L.Andrew Litvak: Their whole cocktail menu is delicious, and the ambience is unique. If it's warm enough, check out the backyard.

Danny Z.Danny Zlobinsky: One of the nicest cocktails bars in NYC. Four separate rooms with totally a different feel and decor. Very good drinks too, obviously.

Attaboy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

4. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 239 tips and reviews

Melissa R.Melissa Rosenthal: Killer speakeasy with top notch cocktails

Billy J.Billy Jacobson: Cocktails are amazing. Atmosphere is super chill and not crowded. The list moves pretty fast and you can explore other places around there while you wait

Ross W.Ross WS: One of my favourite bars in the world. Great cocktails, open late and friendly ambience. The bartenders are great at recommending drinks once the rush has died down.

Dear Irving is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

5. Dear Irving

9.0
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 245 tips and reviews

Laurent K.Laurent Kahn: Great new venue, amazing cocktails and very nice deco

LaineyLouLaineyLou: Great speakeasy theme and a wide range of cocktails. Loved the decor.

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Hidden, nice, quiet, great cocktails, perfect dating spot!

The Wayland is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

6. The Wayland

8.9
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews

Nick R.Nick Rudemiller: I usually don't leave tips places but the bartenders/owners are so nice and the cocktails are spectacular. Have them recommend you a drink with your favorite spirit!

Jen D.Jen Deeeemac: GREAT cocktails- get the garden variety margarita or the cumin my cocktail.

Yesbelt F.Yesbelt Fernandez: Great place for cocktails and the milk and honey is amazing!

Amor y Amargo is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

7. Amor y Amargo

8.9
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 204 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: My favorite cocktail bar in NYC. Cozy, strong and delicious drinks, and friendly staff who know how to mix bitters. Love the floor tile in here too. Get the Sharpie Mustache or My Old Piano.

Rishi S.Rishi Satsangi: Really great place with great cocktails and knowledgeable and cool bartender.

KatKat: Excellent, unique drinks and a crowd that appreciates a good cocktail. A perfect after dinner pit stop when in the East Village.

Bar Goto is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

8. Bar Goto

9.0
245 Eldridge St (btwn E Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Xiaoyi L.Xiaoyi L: The Shochu cocktail, the umami Mary! Get the miso wings. Absolutely my fav new place in town.

Susie Y.Susie Yin: Gobo fries and miso wings to emulate Asian-American tastes, every cocktail is a great blend of Asian flavors. Gin lovers get the sakura martini

Hailey Heewoo K.Hailey Heewoo Kim: the Far East Side cocktail was very refreshing - loved it! also recommend the bar snacks - the chicken wings and fries were addicting

Bemelmans Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

9. Bemelmans Bar

9.1
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Michael P.Michael Perelman: one of the great UPE bars with old school tunes, piano and cocktails

PatrickPatrick: love the whiskey smash, a near perfect version of an old fashioned

Ozgur K.Ozgur K.: Creative and functional Martini presentation, and all that jazz!

Porchlight is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

10. Porchlight

8.7
271 11th Ave (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Great cocktails (spicy margarita was awesome) and snacks (popcorn, beef jerky). Danny Meyer never fails

J.R. R.J.R. Reed: Great cocktails — can’t go wrong on Wisconsin Old Fashioned and Bey’s Knees — in a cool, southern environment (nuts and popcorn are also high quality snacks)

Nidhi K.Nidhi Kay: Fried chicken po boy and how now whiskey cocktail, Good cocktails and nice space for party or date

Joseph Leonard is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

11. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 401 tips and reviews

Erin H.Erin Hauswirth: They have great cocktails, adventurous small plates, serve baby gherkins as bar snacks and 1.50 oysters on Sundays - what's not to love?

JenMarieJenMarie: This is now top on my NYC list! Delicious. Avocado toast, roasted cauliflower, peach panzanella salad, and interesting, fresh cocktails.

Alp O.Alp Ozcelik: AMAZING bloody Marys AND great brunch menu. Totally worth the wait!

Macao Trading Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

12. Macao Trading Co.

8.8
311 Church St (btwn Lispenard & Walker St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 231 tips and reviews

Charbay W.Charbay Winery and Distillery: The Westside Cocktail or Dragon's Milk cocktail will get your night started right!

Gail H.Gail H: So unique - and tasty cocktails! Good mixologists!

Chris E.Chris Evans: Awesome vibe and decor, food is decent take on modern Chinese food. The cocktails though are the reason you should come - the Drunken Dragon Milk is one of my favorite in the city

Cookshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

13. Cookshop

8.8
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 521 tips and reviews

JustinJustin: GET THE ELDERFLOWER FLOAT. One of the best cocktails in Manhattan. You're making a huge mistake chosing anything else.

Chekmark EatsChekmark Eats: Cookshop scramble is my favorite brunch dish in all of Manhattan!

Kevin C.Kevin Cahill: Awesome bloody Mary's. beet salad with pesto was great. Frittata was good, as was the juevos rancheros. The binets weren't the best

Bar Belly is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

14. Bar Belly

9.0
14 Orchard St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 116 tips and reviews

Peri K.Peri Kabbani: Live music Saturday night. Happy he 8:30-10:30. Try the tequila rose cocktail

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Solid cocktails and a great vibe. Benedictine is a favorite. They were playing classic rock on a Saturday night. Sold. Need to come try the happy hour sometime for $1 oysters.

Jenn C.Jenn Coughlin: Oysters, cocktails, live music and a lively eclectic crowd

ROKC is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

15. ROKC

8.9
3452 Broadway (btwn W. 140 & W. 141 St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Harlem · 55 tips and reviews

Kathy M.Kathy Matthiesen: Creative cocktails & delicious ramen. They have gluten free noodle options as well!

Gabriel M.Gabriel M.: Creative cocktails and delicious ramen, a fun combination. The place is tiny and has a strong oyster smell, but it's definitely worth a visit.

Foxxy B.Foxxy B: If you’re north of Central Park this is a gem. Otherwise it’s a good ramen experience w/ excellent cocktails. Thai iced tea cocktail is a must. Add a lot of chili as nothing’s that spicy. Tiny space.