The East Pole Kitchen & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

1. The East Pole Kitchen & Bar

8.3
133 E 65th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 77 tips and reviews

Jen P.Jen P: Raspberry mint lemonade is a great refreshing drink.

Ramya V.Ramya VP: One of the best brunches in NY (best in UES). Simple yet so complex in its flavors - soul satisfying, no pretension, and incredible incredible service and people- feels like home should be.

Thea R.Thea Rodgers: All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!

Amor Cubano is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

2. Amor Cubano

7.9
2018 3rd Ave (at E 111th St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · East Harlem · 94 tips and reviews

Asnee F.Asnee Fernando: Try the mango mojito, it is awesome and the most refreshing drink you get in nyc. A huge difference unlike other bars that sell generic mojitos, this is the most authentic.

JessicaJessica: Ropa vieja, pollo tropical, and the paella Valencia... All amazing entrees! And if you have room for desert, the tres leche Cake is to die for!

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Many don't even know that this Cuban music haunt exists. Located on a dire strip. Putting it on your itinerary means top notch Mojito's and excellent Cuban delicacies. Prime Havana bar and bites.

Lindt is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

3. Lindt

8.8
665 5th Ave, New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Midtown East · 14 tips and reviews

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth Otaola: Lindt is basically the best chocolate brand in NYC. Period.

RocRoc: Free milk chocolate sample for walking inside!

Brittany B.Brittany Becker: Not only do they give you a free sample when you walk in but they're super nice! Be sure to buy what you can't get anywhere else! You really do feel like a kid picking out what you want.

Fig & Olive is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

4. Fig & Olive

8.5
420 W 13th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 228 tips and reviews

Mila L.Mila Lendel: great refreshing drinks

Amy W.Amy Wang: Three words. Trio del Mar. Get it.

Dina F.Dina Fierro: Eat everything in sight.

Blind Barber is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

5. Blind Barber

7.9
339 E 10th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 199 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: The hot heather is a great refreshing drink and you can reserve an awesome private room in the back like bo

Daniel H.Daniel Hoeffel: Unreal hidden speakeasy with an upbeat yet chill atmosphere, awesome dance floor, and great cocktails

Nicky D.Nicky Digital: If you drink alcohol you should try a cocktail. If you don't drink alcohol you should ask for water served up in a martini glass because they make the best watertini in town!

Lightship Frying Pan is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

6. Lightship Frying Pan

8.7
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 393 tips and reviews

Nat NatNat Nat: I am going to miss this place once the weather cools down. Great after work spot with a nice view, great eats and refreshing drinks!

Anechka M.Anechka M.: Great place to spend summer evenings! We've tried calamari, lobster roll, white sangria and fish'n'chips - all amazing! Service is excellent too! Also they accept group reservations

ThrillistThrillist: Watching the sunset on a boat with a bucket of beer is pretty much the perfect way to end your summer day.

Barracuda Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

7. Barracuda Bar

7.3
275 W 22nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 62 tips and reviews

TribecaTribeca: In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "SAPPHIRE® Songstress", a refreshing drink made with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, club soda, and St-Germain™ Liqueur.

OUTMUSIC AwardsOUTMUSIC Awards: A great local gay bar that leaves the attitude outside and the fun inside! Great variety of entertainment and of course the Drag Shows! So Much Fun!

Brian S.Brian Smith: Fun place: sweet bartenders, nice crowd, good music. Hilarious drag.

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

8. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

8.8
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

Josue E.Josue Evilla: Fantastic spot with fun decor. Excellent guacamole 🥑. Delicious soft shell tacos. And a great selection of refreshing drinks. I'm a sucker for the sandia juice 🍉.

Humayun R.Humayun Rashid: Probably the best tacos I've had in NYC hands down. Get the pork belly and crispy fish tacos. Split the tortilla shell to make 2 into 4 tacos. The sauces are also delicious. Habanero is spicy!

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: A "combi" is a Volkswagen Type 2 bus: made in Puebla and ubiquitous in Mexico until the mid-90s. I rode the back of a combi to pre-school every day; now you can watch your tacos made inside one.

Argo Tea is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

9. Argo Tea

7.3
1792 Broadway (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Tea Room · Theater District · 141 tips and reviews

Jose I.Jose Izquierdo: Try the Mojitea with Sparkling water... yum! delish and refreshing drink...

JoeJoe: Try the Ginger Peach Spice. In my humble opinion, they got the blend of ingredients just right it's a great drink to warm you up on chilly days.

t.n.t.t.n.t.: Refreshing: Mango Tea Sparkle. Body warming: Mate Late- so rich, so creamy, so gooood :)

Birreria is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

10. Birreria

7.7
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 327 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Best thing about Birreria is its location, right next to the Flatiron Building. This is a gorgeous rooftop bar with great vibes, refreshing drinks and witty service. Dangerously awesome date spot!

BauzenBauzen: Great selection of unique beers, wines, & spirits. Going with a group + waiting for a table has its pitfalls, but the open-air rooftop has amazing ambiance, & the best apricot pork shoulder anywhere.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Anthony Bourdain recommends this “insane Italian beer garden and rustic style eatery.”

Yum Yum Too is one of The 11 Best Places for Refreshing Drinks in New York City.

11. Yum Yum Too

7.8
662 9th Ave (at W 46th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 88 tips and reviews

Mary Rose K.Mary Rose Kesser: Sit at the bar for half off cocktails until midnight!

Philip Z.Philip Zamora: Drunken noodle is too spicy:-/ Garlic chicken is good for 4. The Sab is so fab!

Swasti K.Swasti Kafle: happy hour drinks include an appetizer!!