Death & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

1. Death & Co.

8.8
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 Wayland is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

2. The Wayland

8.9
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 the East Village, New York.

3. Amor y Amargo

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

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

4. 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

Eve V.Eve Vanderpool: Fantastic place... I have been here a few times and it is not difficult to get in. Very friendly. Expensive drinks, but worth every last cent. Lovely crowd, expertly made cocktails and cozy.

Katie H.Katie Hines: Amazing cocktails and a great atmosphere, it's worth going through the headache to get a reservation. Make sure to order the Chang Dog, unbelievable.

Karen V.Karen Vanetta: Easily top 5 best cocktails bars in NY. Charmingly rustic. Go for the Mezcal Mule. Try the 2Pok Crif Dog with Pok Pok wing sauce (hold the cilantro though).

The Summit Bar & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

5. 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

Immi G.Immi Gaga: Very unique and tasty cocktails. The price is about $11 for delicious drinks. They have outdoor seating in the back.

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

Candace C.Candace Chang: Im a fan of the music, its a chill spot, and the Charmaine's Star cocktail is amazing if you like cucumber. Solid spot with friends but it definitely gets crowded so get there early!

Lovers of Today is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

6. Lovers of Today

8.4
132 1/2 E 7th St (near Ave A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 116 tips and reviews

Brianne S.Brianne Sperber: Love that half the cocktails are made with Lavender and Lemon. So delicious.

Ariel V.Ariel Viera: Great cocktail bar with happy hour, friendly bartender, and very comfy booths.

debbiedebbie: Unique cocktails and great happy hour

Goodnight Sonny is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

7. Goodnight Sonny

8.4
134 1st Ave (St Marks), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 69 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: From the Wayland folks comes very solid cocktails -- everything with fresh veggies and fruits were particularly good -- and legitimately tasty bar food like a "pastrami" fish sandwich. Solid value.

Jessica W.Jessica Wickham: Fantastic cocktails, good interesting twists on the classics like margaritas with orange bitters, lime, agave and chili salt. Sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail afternoon watching the world go by

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: HH Mon-Fri's 4-7pm: $1 East (mostly) & West coast oysters (some) off of menu selection of 10 varieties, 65¢ raw clams + $8 cocktails & beers. Fresh oysters (lil' sand), cocktail shrimp+steamed clams!

Blind Barber is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

8. Blind Barber

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

Stefano C.Stefano Calzolari: Stop by during the happy hour you will get 50% off on selected beers and cocktails. Oh..and you can get a nice haircut on your way out!!

Achille K.Achille Kolla: One of the best speakeasies in NYC. $7 happy hour drinks from 6-9pm on Fridays. Drinks are DELICIOUSLY STRONG.

Desirée M.Desirée MacDonald: An awesome speakeasy in the EV. Be sure to go early though as the line can get long. If you ball hard, get bottle service. It's well worth it here!

The Garret is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

9. The Garret

7.7
206 Avenue A (13th Street), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 44 tips and reviews

Rishabh S.Rishabh Sheth: Great cocktails, amazing ambiance and the friendliest bartenders!

Flora C.Flora Cheng: Delicious cocktails and chill vibe!

Zeba S.Zeba Siddiqi: Great place to hangout on a weekend! Cocktails are really good. Ask the bartender for suggestions. They will come up with one of the finest cocktails :)

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

10. The Smith

8.5
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 518 tips and reviews

Josh B.Josh Berkowitz: Their cocktails are great! This place is versatile, good for any occasion - brunch, bar snacks and drinks, date, group dinner, it can handle it. Good food, good service.

PaulaPaula: Good food in general. Burger, pasta, breakfast food, beers, cocktails.... You can find pretty much everything here

Ahmie B.Ahmie Becks: Great brunch spot. Skip the wait and sit at the bar. Make sure you have a dirty jane. By far the best cocktail I have ever had.

Holiday Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

11. Holiday Cocktail Lounge

7.9
75 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pham: The revamped cocktail menu is fun! The Brooklyn Babe is stellar.

Caitlin L.Caitlin L: Really great cocktail bar without any of the st. Marks crowd.

Adam D.Adam D: Great daiquiris

Miss Lily's 7A is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

12. Miss Lily's 7A

8.9
109 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Village · 170 tips and reviews

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobowitz: What a fun brunch spot! With a meal you can add an unlimited brunch cocktail for $15! Loved their version of a bloody mary! Really spicy with a hint of sweetness!

Marie P.Marie Porras: Great jerk chicken, jerk corn, plantain. Love their dark'n'stormy. Staff is super nice. Deco is fun. Great place for friends night out.

Nazli O.Nazli Oguz: Great and fast service, unlimited cocktails for brunch and delicious food, jerk chicken rotti and coconut pancake are amazing

The Bowery Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

13. The Bowery Hotel

9.1
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel · East Village · 89 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Harrison: Ginger spice cocktail is amazing!

Us WeeklyUs Weekly: This super stylish hotel is an easy place to spot celebs, from Robert Pattinson to Jake Gyllenhaal! Enjoy coffee or a cocktail in the comfy lobby or pretty patio.

Justin B.Justin Breton: Great cocktails in a chic environment. If you're lucky, you'll spot a few celebrities. #nycdrinks

The Roost is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

14. The Roost

8.7
222 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 106 tips and reviews

Vic C.Vic C.: Great coffee..cool speakeasy

Eric T.Eric Tash: Love the speakeasy feel and the extensive craft beer selection on tap.

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: A beautiful bar hidden behind a coffee shop! Great music, cocktails and beers!

Boulton & Watt is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in the East Village, New York.

15. Boulton & Watt

7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

Amber M.Amber Moller: Definitely a go-to in the EV of A. Want a crazy night? Get a couple pickle backs, my favorite is the beet one! I also love their gin cocktail that's named Deviation. Recipe for an amazing night!

Lucy XuLucy Xu: In brunch heaven: Amazing savory selections (e.g., huevos rancheros, egg/chorizo tacos, Texan eggs benedict, etc.) + $5 brunch cocktails = drunch done right!

L. T.L. T.: Between my friend and I, we tried almost all of the appetizers. You cannot go wrong. Good beer selection and the cocktails are amazing. Get in before 7 for half-off happy hour.