2. Entwine
8.8
765 Washington St (at W 12th), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 58 tips and reviews
Scott Hueston: entwine spicy margarita is amazing (jalapeño Infused Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, syrup). entwine also has an excellent, moderately priced wine list. never too crowded
Aditi: Beautiful bar with fantastic cocktails. A quiet escape from the craziness of meatpacking district.
Y: Ask for Dwayne and Cheryl. Tell Cheryl that Brian & Yogen say hi.
3. Hudson Bar and Books
7.6
636 Hudson St (btwn Jane St & Horatio St), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · West Village · 64 tips and reviews
Alexis Brill: I love this place. Great nightcap spot. I usually have amaretto or vino, and a couple puffs. The atmosphere is fantastic.
Tribeca: In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "Blush Blush", a light, bubbly blend of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, St-Germain™ Liqueur, Campari®, citrus foam, and club soda.
Robert Stevenson: Great atmosphere, good conservations, subtle background music, cigar selection is decent, but scotch, rum & bourbon pairing make it a great venue. Alex and Julie are the bet wait staff.Get there early
4. Elephant & Castle
8.1
68 Greenwich Ave (btw 11th St & Perry), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · West Village · 111 tips and reviews
Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo: My favorites here include the elephantburger (curried sour cream, beefsteak tomato, et al.) and the Grand Marnier crepe
Naveen: Don't order the sautéed shrimp salad. It's just gross. DO, however, order the Grand Marnier crepes. They are amazing.
Cali Zimmerman: Efficient service and great egg dishes. Always a solid place for brunch, but gets busy early on. Poached eggs and balsamic are perfect
6. Employees Only
8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews
Jessica Kim: The mixologists are legit - the Lazy Lover (cachaça and jalapeño chartreuse!) is the best cocktail my boyfriend and I both have ever had. Yum!
Jacob Briars: This is a fantastic spot and one of the best bars in the world. Try the Amalia w vodka, St Germain and berries or the Daiquiri with Bacardi Heritage rum. You'll have a blast with this bar team!
Bruna C.: Great staff, drinks and food. Steak tartare is delicious.
Afi Yellow-Duke: chill lesbian spot with pool tables, karaoke on tuesdays, and a motown dance party on thursdays. the crowd here skewed older than cubbyhole, but it was fun!
Clare Shepard: One of the best if not the BEST girl bar in NY :P. The staff here ROCK yay
NYC Pride: For girls who like girls, for girls who want to kick back, there's Henrietta Hudson. Attracts a diverse array of lady-loving ladies by offering up a simple, comfortable, unpretentious space.
9. Little Branch
8.8
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
MtoM: Try the following: Monte Carlo - manly rancher whiskey drink, Kentucky Maid - slightly more fruity whiskey drink, fernet branca and applejack thing (forget the name), stay up late (gin and cognac)
Lisa Zawacki: The silver fox is fantastic. Gin, amaretto, egg white, what could go wrong!?
Kelly A: My favorite speakeasy to date. People very down to earth and the best Moscow Mule I’ve ever had. I’ll def be back.
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
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.
AKW: Wonderful rooftop view. Posh swank atmosphere. Food is awesome too.
Peter Friedman: Tuna Tartare is excellent
12. The Standard Grill
8.4
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 382 tips and reviews
Risa: Grub Street off-menu drink: El Gringo Cocktail. "The Standard Grill's El Gringo is a combination of tequila, tarragon-infused triple sec, muddled jalapeño, housemade sour mix, and smoked sea salt."
jessica m. hintermeister: El Gringo Cocktail: this got bumped from the menu but proved so popular that the bar can make it on demand: tequila, tarragon-infused triple sec, muddled jalapeño, housemade sour mix, smoked sea salt
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.
13. Buvette
9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 533 tips and reviews
Aperol USA: Enjoy an Aperol Spritz - the perfect aperitivo!
Raquelle Jessie: beyond adorable, super euro, a lil pricey and amaze tartinettes of jambon and awesome onion crusted bread
Time Out New York: French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.
Tribeca: In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "Classic Negroni", a perennial favorite combining BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari®, and orange bitters
Samantha Beutler: Definitely order the truffle pizza- one of the best pizzas I've ever had
Philippe Di Marco: Totally desorganized!