Caledonia Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Caledonia Bar

8.9
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A very small and cozy bar with a great selection of scotches and awesome bartenders. Make sure you check out the back, and snag one of the very comfortable leather club chairs.

Mervin F.Mervin Fevrier: AUTHENTIC neighborhood bar. Excellent service, I feel like I'm part of the family even though I'm not from Scotland! They have THE BEST selection of scotch as well as other cocktails! Ask for Michael!

AnnieAnnie: Everything. Great selection of scotch and whisky. Food is good too. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable.

Bondurants is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Bondurants

9.1
303 E 85th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 113 tips and reviews

MJPMJP: Amazing beer and bourbon selection and even better bartenders. Don't be shy, ask for recommendations and you won't be disappointed. Easily my favorite spot on the upper east side.

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Great Bourbon selection. One of the better bars in UES

Rafi R.Rafi Romero: great selection of beer and whiskey. the dangerous game cocktail was very smooth, especially if you dislike the burn of whiskey. IPA fries were delicious and abundant. I will definitely come back here

Toloache 82 is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Toloache 82

8.7
166 E 82nd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 91 tips and reviews

Marc K.Marc Kosberg: Everything's great and they have an extensive tequila selection to pair their refined and sophisticated mexican cuisine.

Moumin G.Moumin Ghanem: Riazul tequila is incredible and so is the truffle quesadilla. Enjoy and you're welcome.

Carla P.Carla Petnov Freedland: Tequila, taco,staff great too!

Mister Wright Fine Wines & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Mister Wright Fine Wines & Spirits

8.8
1593 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Wine Store · Yorkville · 40 tips and reviews

Broc S.Broc Smith: Try Russian Standard Original or Platinum Vodkas. If you are a vodka lover, drink the #1 vodka from the home of vodka!

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Huge selection of bourbon and whiskey. A little pricer than many other stores. Good amount of japanese too.

L E.L Erskine: Great selection (of wine and bourbon, at least) and smiling helpful folks.

The Penrose is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. The Penrose

8.4
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

EvanEvan: Beet Bloody Mary + fries are fabulous during the day. House cocktails are delicious; get the Old Pal Spencer if you like whisky.

Hannah T.Hannah T: Root beer and bourbon and earl grey lemonade with gin!

Beka C.Beka C: Great selection of beer on tap and scotch on shelf...oh and there's a killer burger to help you get through that next round. Check the back bar for current craft beer offerings.

Whiskey & Wine Off 69 is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Whiskey & Wine Off 69

8.9
1321 2nd Ave (btwn 69th and 70th St), New York, NY
Liquor Store · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews

David B.David Bailey: Christine and the staff are extremely knowledgeable. If in the area definitely stop by. Their wine and spirits selection are amazing!

Scott B.Scott Bleicher: THE bottle shop for local booze- NYS whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, vermouth...you name it and manager Charles and owner Frank know it.

Theresa G.Theresa Geiger: Great selection of whiskey. Christine is very helpful in selecting something new to try. They also have dog treats for your furry friend.

Maya is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Maya

8.2
1191 1st Ave (btwn E 64th St & E 65th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 148 tips and reviews

arik t.arik torren: The Mezcalita Escarlata w/Fidencio Mezcal is fantastic!

BeccaBecca: Try their new Tequilla Pavaneo .. it's awesome! Especially in a pineapple marg, yum :)

Larry K.Larry Kooper: Get the burnt honey mezcal cocktail and the rock shrimp quesadilla appetizer! Also - Susanna is a great waitress!

Bemelmans Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Bemelmans Bar

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

Zia Z.Zia Z.: Have the Gin Gin Mule, it's amazing!

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

Mark M.Mark Munro: Great tequila manhattan and piece sour. Steep prices, but definitely a spot with history.

2nd Floor Bar & Essen is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. 2nd Floor Bar & Essen

8.9
East 75th street (1st avenue), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Nvr told U abt my b’day..thx 4 making it esp DELISH & surprising us w/ ur amazingly tasty Pastrami Deviled Eggs & Stuffed Latkes, Veal Pilmenis, Kreplachs, Vodka sake shots..even Gefilte Croquettes!:)

Lisa F.Lisa F: Speakeasy feeling lounge. Cozy and romantic, great for a date. Bone marrow and deviled eggs great. Fantastic drinks: mezcal based El Niño is a favorite.

Liz K.Liz K: Secret little speakeasy. Think old school Jewish food fusion, tapas style. And the drinks are on point. Wonderful staff and ambiance. Loved it!!

Eli's Night Shift is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Eli's Night Shift

8.5
189 E 79th St (Third Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews

Zack P.Zack Packer: Unique spirits, fancy cocktails, local craft beers, southern and Brooklyn vibe.

Andie S.Andie Sleeman: I love Eli's! Awesome beer & spirits selection. The entire front opens during warmer months which make this an excellent place to spend an afternoon people watching. Dog friendly.

Alex R.Alex Robertson: Cool, weird spot with good cocktails and beers. I like expensive beers but Christ this is pushing it

The East Pole Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

8.4
133 E 65th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 77 tips and reviews

Ryan Z.Ryan Zola: Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup.

Alice EunjinAlice Eunjin: "Start with the Scotch egg, because it's an egg wrapped in sausage, then make moves with the Dutch apple pancake with bourbon maple syrup."

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Nice lights and tapas cocktails ( mojito is excellent).

Five Mile Stone is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. Five Mile Stone

7.6
1640 2nd Ave (85th Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 96 tips and reviews

Mustafa A.Mustafa Al Niama: Maple Syrup Whiskey great. East Coast oysters are incredibly good. West Coast, meh! Almond Champaign great. 9/10 east coast oyster, 6/10 west coast oyster, 8/10 maple whiskey, 9/10 almond champaign

Five Mile StoneFive Mile Stone: Beer & a Shot $9!! Sam Houston American Whiskey and can of Brooklyn Summer.

Erin G.Erin G: Whiskey bar with great brunch options!

Sherry-Lehmann is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Sherry-Lehmann

8.5
505 Park Ave (59th Street), New York, NY
Liquor Store · Upper East Side · 18 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Spirits are placed on a pedestal at this elegant Midtown spirits shop, which traffics in Old World categories like cognac and armagnac.

Corinne P.Corinne Pulitzer: Excellent selection of wines & other spirits in all price points.

Anastasia B.Anastasia Bezverkha: Great wine selections.

Le Grand Triage: Wine & Whiskey is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Le Grand Triage: Wine & Whiskey

8.2
1657 First Avenue (86th Street), New York, NY
Wine Store · Yorkville · 4 tips and reviews

Alex F.Alex Fish: Went for a whisky tasting and learned so much. Decent prices and very knowledgeable staff!

Jill W.Jill Weston: The wine and whiskey selection is out of this world. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The prices are competitive and the quality is top notch. Check out their classes.

Erin G.Erin G: Great little wine store with knowledgable employees and occasional tastings 🍷

Dr. Wine is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. Dr. Wine

7.7
1287 1st Ave, New York, NY
Wine Store · Upper East Side · 6 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Great selection, knowledgable staff clean store. Found some very rare japanese whisky at a great price there!

Mark P.Mark Pritchard: Great selection of wines and liquor

Amanda L.Amanda Lee: A decent selection of liquor and wine. They have a points system as well 🥂