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

1. The Dead Rabbit

9.2
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 487 tips and reviews

BeeBee: Very cozy place. Excellent whiskey and cocktail selection and best scotch egg I've ever had. Note that there's a wait to get upstairs

Alejandro H.Alejandro Hoyo: Try the second floor bar for a more engaging speakeasy experience or the third for bigger groups. They have a cocktail with whiskey and papaya that'll rock your world.

Aaron B.Aaron Batchelder: I wouldn't say the best bar in America, but it's a great spot. Solid beer selection and the cocktails are on point. Check out $15 meat pie and an ale on Tuesdays.

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

2. Little Branch

8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: One of our ten best Manhattan bars-The bartender will whittle you a perfectly spherical ice ball for your Old Fashioned right before your eyes. A jazz trio keeps the place hopping.

Ross W.Ross WS: One of my favourite bars / speakeasies in NYC, lively ambience. Solid cocktails. The evening I was there a band was tucked into a corner complementing and not dominating the ambience!

Michael K.Michael Klein: Excellent cocktails, best to go with bespoke. Great live music too. Cash only.

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

3. Employees Only

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

Jess S.Jess S: Beef tartare rank high on NYC's must try: bone marrow poppers come a close second. Great mixologists! fan of weekday nights; wknds are a serious shitshow

Edlin C.Edlin Choi: Great cocktails. Real cocktails. And some nice appetizers. Get the bone marrow poppers. Kind of sceney still. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

D&A Travel: A.D&A Travel: Anders: [Restaurant/Bar] Art deco-themed cocktail bar with solid menu and special late-night menu (midnight to 3:30am). Try their Ginger Smash, Lazy Lover or classics like Manhattan. Fireplace lit in winter.

Death & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in New York City.

4. Death & Co.

8.9
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon McGraw: EaterNY calls the Tea in the Sahara one of New York's best spring cocktails

JeffreyJeffrey: A constant innovator, this spot is home to more than a few modern classics. Difficult at times to squeeze past the door, worth it when you make it into the dimly lit spot for mixological excellence.

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Lots of seating, great decor, and one of the best cocktail menus in the city.

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

5. The Raines Law Room

9.3
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

Alain D.Alain Dewael: Great place, try the Martinez, a great gin cocktail

Sandy M.Sandy Ma: Perfect hidden hole in the wall speakeasy! Looks like an apartment from the outside, you really have to know what you're looking for to find it. Great cocktails, excellent service.

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best cocktail speakeasy now doing Tiki drinks. The blackstrap rum mixed with pineapple, Campari, bitters, and other treats served over a big ice rock tasted like refreshing molasses goodness.

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

6. Attaboy

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

Emilie F.Emilie Futterman: Great cocktails, do bartenders choice. Wait to get in is long, so put your name down and then go for a pre-snack or drink somewhere else in the neighborhood while you wait. Worth the wait.

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

Henry H.Henry Ho: Amazing custom cocktail. Will visit again next time in NY!

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

7. Dear Irving

9.1
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 245 tips and reviews

Heather R.Heather Repinski: My favorite cocktail bar in the city!! It's classy with perfectly handcrafted cocktails. You would expect the staff to be snooty, but they are anything but!

Jessica d.Jessica de Oliveira: You will definitely need a reservation, but the cute and quirky vibe coupled with ecclectic fun cocktails is a must on your speakeasy checklist.

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: When I come here I always sit at the bar and start with a Gibson. A martini like cocktail that has a tasty pickled pearl onion dropped into it. Their seasonal cocktails are always a great follow up.

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

8. The Wayland

9.0
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.

Andrew D.Andrew Doll: Fun bar that's always open late! Has a semi-divey (a good thing!) atmosphere with lively attitude. Best part is a well-executed and delicious craft cocktail menu from talented bartenders!

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

9. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 204 tips and reviews

ToshieToshie: Cozy cocktail bar with great drinks. If you can't decide, ask the bartender for a personalized drink.

Breeze S.Breeze Skrrt: My favorite EV cocktail spot. Unassuming but packs a punch. Great date spot if you go at the right time.

EE: Love mezcal and old fashioned? Go here!

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

10. Bar Goto

9.1
245 Eldridge St (btwn E Houston St & Stanton St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

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

PUNCHPUNCH: Kenta Goto’s Japanese-style cocktail bar is an oasis of subtle cocktails and small plates, all deeply rooted in personal history. Don't miss the okonomiyaki. Read more.

Leah H.Leah Hammerschlag: The wings are worth it- super unique and delicious, the cocktails are tasty though not mindblowing at $15. Wonderful service and ambiance.

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

11. Freemans

8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 570 tips and reviews

Liz D.Liz Dell: All around solid spot - be it brunch, dinner or just cocktails at the bar. Perhaps a less known fact: this place is GREAT for private parties! Lots of rooms to accommodate for any size!

Eric V.Eric Venker: Really great skillet eggs and cocktails. Come with more than 2 people and expect to wait a good while in a not-so-friendly waiting space. Super good french fries.

Brian M.Brian Masefield: Great cocktails and appetizers (artichoke dip, etc). Love the lodge-like interiors.

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

12. 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

Arah C.Arah Cho: Great cocktails and live jazz. The Passion Royale was definitely my favorite!

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

13. 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?

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: The Bitches Say: A. Great ambiance, classic brunch entrees with a twist, very memorable cocktails, and a gem of a location. Read more.

Kathleen C.Kathleen Corless: Cute space, excellent cocktails, breakfast pudding, burger

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

Vishal S.Vishal Sapra: The food was good but not as good as Fat Radish cross the street. mussel pot pie was pretty amazing (and I don't love mussels). Spicy Pineapple cocktail was awesome! Great scene & music.

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

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

9.0
3452 Broadway (btwn W. 140 & W. 141 St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Harlem · 55 tips and reviews

Alexa S.Alexa Scordato: Matsumen is really different (no broth), but you can't go wrong with any of the options (Okinawa has a nice bright citrus taste while Sapporo is packed with umami flavor). Matcha cocktail is awesome!

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.

Emily K.Emily K.: Next level cocktails with creative flavors and presentation - get the Hijiki. Ramen is great without being heavy, thanks to their focus on mostly chicken or fish based broths.