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

1. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
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

LaurenLauren: Sure, a martini is $21. But it comes with a side of extra martini, so it's really 2-for-1 and therefore one of the cheapest martinis in town.

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

2. The Penrose

8.5
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael L: Great bartenders. Nice cocktail list and nice selection of draft beers. Not a fan of the glasses they use for wine

Andrew C.Andrew Cooper Fuerst Smith: Really good whiskey cocktails, helpful bartenders. Not too loud, nice vibe!

Kelsey M.Kelsey McKee: Great cocktails, chill vibe. Perfect for date night or cocktails with the girls.

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

3. NR

9.3
339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Czarina B.Czarina Behrends: Tasty cocktails! Grapefruit cocktail comes in a skull 💀 Can't go wrong with their excellent karaage and pork buns!

George T.George Th: Lovely atmosphere, great cocktails and really tasty food choices. We tried fried chicken, pork buns and Hokkaido ramen and everything was perfect! Also, very reasonable prices.

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Superb cocktails with creative presentation and great service. The indoor design is unique, with nice spacing between diners (due to COVID19). The outdoor dining is on the road, and is less pleasant.

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

4. Bondurants

9.0
303 E 85th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 113 tips and reviews

Shannon M.Shannon Mulshine: Favorite bar on UES! Great cocktails (try Smuggler's Run for something strong and flavorful!), tasty fresh late night food, quick, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and great, down to earth atmosphere.

Peter P.Peter Prunka: Excellent cocktails and incredible food.UES gem

Dru B.Dru Bramlett: Friendly bartenders, expansive whiskey selection and solid cocktails.

Drunken Munkey is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Drunken Munkey

8.6
338 E 92nd St (btwn 1st / 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 62 tips and reviews

M G.M G: Casual class with a playful wink. Start at the craft cocktail bar (signature punch!), try the whole menu (crispy okra, prawns, pork vindaloo - YUM!!!), repeat often. Love this place.

Tanvir G.Tanvir Gopal: I recommend the Butter Chicken Tikka Masala and the Bloody Mary with cumin. So good.

Renae M.Renae Mason: Fantastic South Asian themed speakeasy, with great cocktails and bar snacks. They usually have a happy hour - 2 for 1 drinks.

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

6. 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

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

Aileen C.Aileen Chu: Great place for weekend boozy brunch. $35 for unlimited delicious tapas (tacos, tortas, enchiladas, flatbreads, ceviche, french toasts, plantains, etc.) and bottomless cocktails for 2 hours.

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: My dream come true - an all you can eat and drink brunch. The tapas are amazing and be sure to try the different types of mimosas.

The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites

8.9
311 E 60th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 188 tips and reviews

Marta A.Marta Aubia: Love that place. Great cocktails and great craft beer selection. The small plates are also delicious. It has a small patio.

Amanda G.Amanda Gianninoto: A gem in the rough! AMAZING beer selection and great specialty cocktails too. A bit pricey, but well worth it!!

Andy F.Andy Freedman: $12 lunch deal, craft cocktails, $1 oysters, brunch specials, beer list

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

8. Caledonia Bar

8.7
1609 2nd Ave (btwn 83rd and 84th), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Yorkville · 73 tips and reviews

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!

Christine T.Christine T: Is that warm and cozy feeling the whisky, the ambience or the witty bartenders? Probably all of the above. Great beer, wine, cocktails and whisky tastings. And Mike's jokes are better after 10pm.

John M.John Murray: Great cocktails, large scotch list, and amazing bartenders.

2nd Floor Bar & Essen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails 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: Chill UES speakeasy w/ excellent, creative cocktails...esp "Maya Made" & "Unforgiven" made by Dan! Kitchen closes ~11:30pm. Just wish that food matched sophistication of cocktail menu & hip factor!

Andrew C.Andrew C: Amazing new cocktail bar... with fancy, yet old-school bar bites with Jewish flavors!!! Cocktails are named hilariously and taste incredible, so many fun twists to all the drinks!

Burak M.Burak M: Great cocktails, LES feeling @ UES

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

10. Daniel

9.0
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The dessert and cocktail menu are unrivalled in NYC. Try the ‘In other Words’ cocktail (Herradura Silver, St Germain, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime and Grapefruit)

Kathryn B.Kathryn Bache: Amazing cocktails. Martine Assouline recommends the White Cosmopolitan.

Neli P.Neli Parchik: The sea bass is spectacular! Also, I highly recommend the White Cosmopolitan - ice ball with a live orchid inside it! 😯💛

The Milton NYC is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. The Milton NYC

7.9
1754 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 31 tips and reviews

Christa H.Christa Hoegler: The ham and cheese sandwich with a sunny side egg on top is a solid brunch option! You get a free mimosa, screwdriver or Bloody Mary with your entree.

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: Great cocktails but the omelette at brunch was underwhelming

Nicolas G.Nicolas Grasset: Some of the best cocktails in the UES with a relaxed atmosphere a good comfort food. The cottage pie and Milton salad are delicious!

J.G. Melon is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. J.G. Melon

8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews

Jessica A.Jessica April: Don't leave without sampling the bloody mary and the cottage fries - and of course the cheeseburger!

Lauren FestaLauren Festa: Cheesecake and Bloody Mary are amazing. Celeb hangout. Watermelons.

Andrea B.Andrea Barrezueta: Burgers and burgers and more classic burgers (with crispy bacon and a Bloody Mary!)

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

13. 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

ChristineChristine: Delicious apple cocktail! Would recommend the pumpkin soup and apple cocktail for a perfect fall day.

KemiKemi: Grapefruit mimosa is amazing

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

The Auction House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. The Auction House

7.6
300 E 89th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 61 tips and reviews

Karin R.Karin Rendelman: UES speakeasies...um yes thank you!! Awesome atmosphere...great drinks...perfect spot to relax and have good conversations with friends!

Courtney R.Courtney R.: Super cozy speak easy on the UES. Chill vibe.

Monica S.Monica Suma: I had four smoke & honey cocktails, they're that good! Awesome decor, feels like a house in the 1920s. Not as crowded as most other of its kind.

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

15. The Carlyle

8.8
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 58 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Bemelman's Bar, a NYC classic...you never know who you might run into there. The Tommy Rowles cocktail. see photos at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=118102&id=765634189&l=23ecac4ec3

Michael L.Michael Luckenbill: Bemelmans Bar - is the place to take a client for a Manhattan Cocktail.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: For an intimate night out, don’t miss cocktails at Bemelmans (with murals by the author of the Madeline children’s books) and cabaret at Café Carlyle. Read more.