1. Julius'
8.5
159 W 10th St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 55 tips and reviews
David DiGregorio: This place is fun because you can see all the people in your neighborhood and get boozy.
Mark J.: Great local crowd, cheap strong drinks, and a great dose of civil rights history. One of my new favorites.
Jipsta: Fun crowd and super strong drinks! And of course, still serving the burgers and fries you need when you want a bite!
2. Attaboy
9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 239 tips and reviews
Julian S: The more concise you are about your tastes, the better. They will flawlessly bring you great cocktails that will satisfy your boozy cravings.
Molly Donohue: So delicious. Very boozy. You've been warned.
Time Out New York: At the brushed-steel bar, suspender-clad drinks slingers stir off-the-cuff riffs to suit each customer’s boozy preference. Read more.
3. Manderley Bar
8.9
530 W 27th St (between 10th and 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews
John A: Great live jazz... Get the green absinthe punch instead of whatever you usually drink .. Boozy and sweet with that smooth black licorice aftertaste. Surprising how easy they go down.
Experiences: Time travel to Sleep No More's eerie-romantic after-hours hang. We can send you in VIP style (reserved table for 6, absinthe punch to go around) & see revivalist jazz of the era. Bring your friends! > Read more.
Sabrina Majeed: Sunday nights there is a free show after the last showing of Sleep No More called the McKittrick Follies starring some people from the SNM cast. You can just go, you don't need a ticket to SNM
4. Stonewall Inn
8.5
53 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 127 tips and reviews
C A: Came here on a Sunday. Free hotdogs and good, strong drinks. My fave watering hole in NYC.
Heather Newman: Always fierce, strong drinks and kicks to the moon honey. Yaaassssss!!
Autumn Choi: Good vibes, safe space. Divey AF and love it! Downstairs and upstairs spaces as well as outdoor in the warmer months
8. Analogue
8.5
19 W 8th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 71 tips and reviews
.oo.: Good, strong drinks, knowledgeable but slow bartenders, obnoxious staff.
Alex Hennessey: Good strong drinks. Classic cocktails. Try a Last Word if you like things a little strong and different
Andrew Litvak: Comfortable early-20th Century vibe, and the quality cocktails to match. The food is really good, too.
9. Temple Bar
8.5
332 Lafayette St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 95 tips and reviews
Jack Gashi: Seems like the type of place I'd take a mistress if it was 1961. Discreet, sexy, and strong drinks. I'm a fan
Victoria U.: Relaxed and chill atmosphere- strong drinks and great service. Ordered the femme fatale, if you like bourbon, this is your drink.
Matthew Ferguson: Beautiful atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable bartender and a terrific mai tai!
11. Phoenix
7.4
447 E 13th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Gay Bar · East Village · 53 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Dark, unpretentious and relaxing bar (when it’s not over-crowded) serving cold beer, strong drinks and music from the best jukebox around.
Jackson Isaacson: Fun crowd, unpretentious, with strong drinks and great music. Weekends can be pretty busy.
Jenn Sith: This is a very cozy spot. Excellent decor and vibe! Be sure to tip the bartenders who serve some awesome drinks!
13. 54 Below
9.2
254 W 54th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Theater District · 45 tips and reviews
Norman Ellis: Beautiful venue. Very intimate space with great food and strong drinks. Perfect place to see a Cabaret act. Looking forward to returning!
James John (Jay) Cudney IV: Beautiful venue. Good food and service. Go at least once a quarter to see a musical guest and have dinner. Several stars usually there too.
Concert Ticket Agency: A must for all Broadway fans! From Ben Vereen to Patti LuPone. Food/drink minimum, but the small plates are delicious. Not a bad seat in the house, staff is very accommodating and performance-friendly
14. At the Wallace
7.8
3612 Broadway (btwn W 148th & W 149th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · West Harlem · 47 tips and reviews
Sara 🌈⚔🍾: Strong drinks and a great jukebox. They have a huge Jenga set in the back that was a blast!
Tiffany W: Cute place, laid back vibe, games, old school hip hop music, &a really strong drinks. I'll definitely be back!
Mary Doyle: My favorite bar in Harlem. A real jukebox (no touch screen!), giant Jenga, shuffleboard, and big buck hunter. Plus beers are cheap.
15. Mother's Ruin
8.7
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 329 tips and reviews
Tasting Table: After you've downed one too many boozy slushies, it's nice to know this cozy but stylish bar has some everyday edibles. Get the spicy fried chickpeas ($5), or the cayenne and salt, duck wings ($12). Read more.
Noah Weiss: Sneaky great brunch with boozy cocktails to waste away a weekend day with. Breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, cheese, and roast tomato on a croissant. Sausage gravy egg and biscuits. Coma.
Gunnar Aasen: Don't pass up the boozy slushies!