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

1. Little Branch

8.8
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.

Richard B.Richard B: Excellent old fashioned and sazerac. Nice candlelit speakeasy

Lance L.Lance Lacoff: Very enjoyable Old Fashioned and the best Sazerac I've had outside New Orleans. Helpful bartenders and a nice setting.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

2. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.3
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa W: Get there early, put name/number in, promptly come back when you are called that your table is ready. Get a craft cocktail (the waiter had great suggestions), get the Mission Chinese hot dog. Perfect.

Julie L.Julie Levine: Try the old fashioned with bacon infused bourbon and maple syrup from Momofuku.

DinaDina: Still hard to get in, still amazing. Bacon old fashioned is fantastic. Bartenders can make any drink on request. Though it got touristy the space is intimate, dark and sexy.

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

3. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Pucker up, this place is all about the bitters. Highly recommend the Bittermen's Gin & Tonic and Eight Amaro Sazerac.

Tony H.Tony Haile: Best old fashioned in the city

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Great hole in the wall for bitters based cocktails (manhattan and negronis). Real east village gem

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

4. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews

JaimeJaime: Small plates of truffle fries, pork belly and goat cheese profiteroles; with fantastically crafted cocktails. Try the Black Magic, it's unique!

Emma S.Emma Story: This place is expensive, but it's my absolute favorite fancy cocktail bar in the city. Everything is great. Everything.

GaryGary: Another awesome craft cocktail bar. There are so many in NY, but you can't go wrong with Death & Co.

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

5. 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

Adam G.Adam Grønbeck: Cool bar atmosphere! Very tasty craft cocktails.

Sara GraceSara Grace: Very cool vibe. Great drinks + mixologists. Ordered the bacon wrapped lamb shanks with a side of sautéed kale- absolutely delightful!

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

6. Attaboy

9.3
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 239 tips and reviews

Victoria N.Victoria Natenzon: Best speakeasy in this city. Tell the mixologist what you're feeling and he'll create the best concoction of your life. Tiny place so go on a Sunday night to get in without a wait.

Alyxa L.Alyxa Lease: Amazing mixology drinks I can't even recommend one they are all so good!

Nicole Alexandra G.Nicole Alexandra Góes: Amazing cocktails! Staff is extremely attentive and nice. One of the best mixology bars in the city, by far

The Rum House is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

7. The Rum House

8.8
228 W 47th St (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews

John Saeyong R.John Saeyong Ra: Properly made old fashioned is always reliable here, along with a handful of well crafted cocktails.

Heidi Q.Heidi Q: Best Manhattan in Manhattan.

sablersabler: It's called "The Rum House," but you can't go wrong with the Elijah Craig Manhattan.

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

8. Apothèke

8.5
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 433 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon McGraw: EaterNY calls the Pygmy Gimlet one of New York's best spring cocktails

Jason C.Jason Chuang: Try the pygmy gimlet for something fruity or the bees knees for something unique. You'll need a password for prohibition wed when they have a different menu (hint: check twitter)

Sam W.Sam Winnick: Awesome and fun mixology bar/lounge just a little random as far as location goes.

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

9. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

Devin M.Devin Maloney: Amber old fashioned - best old fashioned I've ever had, hands down.

AlexAlex: The De La Louisiane is a sazerac incognito. Great place to enjoy an Old Fashioned with close conversations.

Jenn S.Jenn Schwartz: This speakeasy knows how to set the mood. Very classy, very sexy, excellent mixologists. 🍸

67 Orange Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

10. 67 Orange Street

8.5
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Central Harlem · 92 tips and reviews

Shannon J.Shannon Jowett: Incredible classic cocktails in Harlem. Top Mixology, cracked ice, outre concoctions, intimate, amazing.

Joymarie P.Joymarie Parker: This Harlem Speakeasy has a rich historical background dating back to the Prohibition Era and has an extensive menu of uniquely crafted cocktails. Try The Long Pink Cadillac - it's amazing!

Jorge M.Jorge Merced: By far the best Old Fashion cocktail in NY...but only on Tuesday & made by Erick!

The Summit Bar & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

11. The Summit Bar & Cafe

8.4
133 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 204 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Satisfy your interest in the art of Mixology at this art deco lounge. End your work day with a perfectly concocted Manhattan or ask the bartender for a suggestion.

Hannah C.Hannah Chanpong: Fun! Dark & Stormy is good, the mint julep will get you good.

Nick B.Nick Bourne: Best Old Fashioned in the city

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

12. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 487 tips and reviews

Erin G.Erin G: Dead Rabbit is a must if you're a fan of craft cocktails!

Jen R.Jen Rios: Craft cocktail menu is on point. I have yet to try a dish other than oysters which were grade A++ and I'm super snotty when it comes to my oysters (I admit it). Gets packed so plan to wait on wknds.

Laura M.Laura Merritt: Amazing craft cocktails, delicious food and rad atmosphere - especially in the parlor.

The Flatiron Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

13. The Flatiron Room

8.5
37 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 145 tips and reviews

SimplyCelestialSimplyCelestial: Love the blood orange sour and the pimms cup!!

Jessica P.Jessica Partington: Larceny bourbon is fantastic. 92 proof wheated bourbon. Their old fashions are amazing!

Noah X.Noah Xifr: Pairings perfection here: Scotch egg w Old Fashioned. Custom Blackberry Sidecar w Chocolate hazelnut dessert. Done.

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

14. Temple Bar

8.4
332 Lafayette St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 96 tips and reviews

Anthony L.Anthony Litton: Looks fancy, but a really great place to get drunk. Love the Manhattans - three is enough for anybody. Well, maybe four...

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Bail gimlet is amazing. This is the original mixology bar!!!

Alek V.Alek Vutipadadorn: Basil gimlet for the win!! Such good drinks here! Definitely worth a try!

Beauty & Essex is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in New York City.

15. Beauty & Essex

8.7
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews

Zaarly NYCZaarly NYC: Perfect place for a late dinner and night of dancing! Ask for the Sapphire-Seventy Five or the Emerald Gimlet, two of my favorites!

Elyse G.Elyse Germack: Super loud with house music. Cool pawn shop facade/decor leads u back into a stunning speakeasy. Packed with people! Delish tapas and desserts and craft cocktails.

BenBen: One of the best fancy date spots downtown. Unusual and well crafted cocktails and shareable plates.