1. Little Branch
8.8
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
Lauren Rubin Tiley: chat up bartender Cervantes, and order a drink with fresh Ginger beer!
kimchikim lau: underground speakeasy behind a nondescript door, they make their own ginger beer which is *spicy* & delicious! once was told by an employee that they were the inspiration for bourbon and branch in SF.
Andrew Ewig: Classy cocktails in a sneaky hideaway. Get the rum Rickey or Moscow mule with homemade ginger beer.
2. Orient Express
8.4
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 71 tips and reviews
Timothy Appnel: I highly recommend the Mata Hari -- burbon, mezcal, citrus and a splash of ginger beer. It's a flavorful cocktail that is sweet, tart and smokey that is surprising harmonious and a delight to drink.
Meg Farmer: Super cute, great date spot. Quiet, dark, romantic & friendly service.
Sam Brown: Tastefully themed, it actually feels like you are sitting in an old train dining car. I'd recommend the Death on the Orient Express cocktail, then go read Agatha Christies similarly titled 1934 novel!
3. The Standard Grill
8.4
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 382 tips and reviews
Diplomatico Rum: The bartender Ramon makes a great drink called the Penny Drop. This variant includes Diplomático Rum, House Made Ginger Cordial, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer and Fresh Ginger. Great! Read more.
Charlottes: Kicked off the evening with a cool dozen oysters, followed by NY strip steak cooked to perfection. My only gripe was dessert. Sorbet flavors delivered differed from what was promised.
The Wall Street Journal: Thinly cut fries are subtly seasoned. Burgers ($15) are made with brisket and topped with bacon and white cheddar. And the turkey club sandwich ($11) is always popular. Read more.
Michael Muse: Amazing scones. The can't-miss order is scrambled eggs with cheese and beans on white toast. Branston pickle and cheese sandwich is also awesome.
Jessica Wickham: Perfect shop for an English treat from cupboard essentials to chocolate bars. Also great for seasonal treats like mince pies or Easter eggs
Chrissy K: They have a good list of teas, and you can also order a hot tea to go. Also lots of candies and snacks
6. Lelabar
8.8
422 Hudson St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 88 tips and reviews
Collette S: One of my favorite, if not my favorite, wine bars in the city. They'll open any bottle of wine as long as you get at least two glasses. The cheese selection is never disappointing!
Wine Enthusiast: Lelabar is one of our favorite wine bars in the city. The room is romantic, the staff is knowledgeable and the wines are complex and delicious! Read more.
Peter Scordo: great happy hour!
11. STK Downtown
8.1
26 Little W 12th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 155 tips and reviews
AKW: Wonderful rooftop view. Posh swank atmosphere. Food is awesome too.
Peter Friedman: Tuna Tartare is excellent
Cosmopolitan Magazine: You’ve found a bar that makes one of Cosmo’s Sexiest Cocktails. Try the Rediscovered Cherry Cosmo, a concoction of cherry vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. Read more.
13. STK Rooftop
7.6
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: Loved their steak, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and lime cheesecake. Tuna tartar appetizer also great. A covid treat!!!
Ozge Yuksel: The hostes Nelly is very rude ! We re very upset !
Gothamist: STK Rooftop's Frozé ($18) is a flute of rosé Chandon with a scoop of raspberry sorbet that they make in-house. Read more.