1. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
Scott Harrower: The perfect after date drink place in the lower west. Order the "Fair and Day" (off menu) - a rum based revelation haha. Or something a little sweet, try their "Dominicana."
@JaumePrimero: a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.
Raj Sarma: If you like Bourbon, don't hesitate to order the "Stone Fence", this concoction is out of this world. Good bourbon and fresh organic cider!
2. Hudson Bar and Books
8.1
636 Hudson St (btwn Jane St & Horatio St), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · West Village · 64 tips and reviews
MetroSeeker.com: A library inspired theme makes this place a natural choice to enjoy a cigar and excellent scotch. If you're not into scotch however, try a Dark and Stormy.
Robert Stevenson: Great atmosphere, good conservations, subtle background music, cigar selection is decent, but scotch, rum & bourbon pairing make it a great venue. Alex and Julie are the bet wait staff.Get there early
David: Very unpretentious and unique place in the city. If you're hankering for a cigar, a whiskey and are with good company, this is a good place to end the evening.
3. Employees Only
8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews
Ed Kavishe: It's a @fashion_press NYC secrets, top 10 Bars in the World I kid you not, try the Hemingway Daiquiri a must
Sameepa Shetty: Steak Tartare, cocktails including Common sense, ginger smash & vodka w cucumber are must haves. Always crowded. Great music.
AFAR Media: The bartenders wear lab coats with the title of “Apprentice” embroidered on them, and they concoct some of the best and most unique drinks in the city, with quality liquors and fresh ingredients. Read more.
4. Empellón Taqueria
8.0
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 230 tips and reviews
Shawn Kolodny: Great tequila selection! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Kevin Cabral: You ordered the masa chips and guac, right? Now, order a second helping, ask for the extra hot spices and add a spicy tequila drink. Now that's living!
Victor C: Great service and tequila selection. Both pork taco options were outlandishly salty though. Give one of the veggie tacos a shot instead.
6. Orient Express
8.5
325 W 11th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Village · 71 tips and reviews
Christopher Sabato: Try the Agatha , homemade strawberry soda and gin.
Dolapo Falola: you can order shots of raki here. this is something i can strongly recommend that you (not) do.
Timothy Appnel: I highly recommend the Mata Hari -- burbon, mezcal, citrus and a splash of ginger beer. It's a flavorful cocktail that is sweet, tart and smokey that is surprising harmonious and a delight to drink.
7. The Spaniard
8.3
190 W 4th St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 51 tips and reviews
Valentina Monte: Order the penicillin if you like ginger and the fix is in if you like gin(no ger). Lobster toast and tar tare are the move. Burger's good but not better than corner bistro
rogey_mac: Good choice of beers and probably the best selection of Whiskeys!!! You have to try the Smash Burger, the best one around by far!
John A: Quiet pub, big whiskey selection, but come for the food. Recommend: heirloom tomato burrata pesto salad, and fried artichokes. Handsome staff is friendly.
9. Dos Caminos
7.7
675 Hudson St (at W 14th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 220 tips and reviews
Veronica H: Perfect for al fresco dining in the heart of the meatpacking district at brunchtime. Get the margarita with Frida Kaulo tequilla
Renata Lopes-Merriam: Marga on the rocks, Souza tequila, with salt. Enchiladas after you salsa and Guacamole feast. Yes!
Tribeca: In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "Mango Patch", a delicious combination of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, mango puree, lime, and mint.
10. Soho House
9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews
Tony Haile: In the mornings the Full English Breakfast, in the evenings one of the only decent mojitos in town
Deanne Yee: Kind of addicted to the nut mix at the bar! And the mixed drinks can be hit or miss, but the mojito is consistently good.
Vishal Sapra: For my whiskey drinkers: have them put a splash of blood orange in an old fashioned. The ginger manhattan is also stellar.
13. Pasticceria Rocco
8.3
243 Bleecker St (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · West Village · 167 tips and reviews
.: I can't believe all the tips about cannoli but nothing about the Bab'au Rum with cannole cream????? It's amazing and you knock back the rum when you're done, there's so much! -getting a cannoli 2day.
Kirsten Power: Try the Baba with rum, either with cannoli cream or custard.
Alana Mayer: finally tried it. that baba rum....has a lot of rum...but not overwhelming like others can be....it's great go try it. A+++ in every way
14. Perry St
8.8
176 Perry St (at West St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews
The Daily Meal: Order the Crispy Poached Eggs, Caviar, and Vodka Crème Fraîche. Warm, cool, crunchy, creamy — it's a harmonious, special dish! Read more.
Holly Chen: Start with Crispy Poached Eggs w/ Caviar & Vodka Cream, then Butter Poached Lobster w/ ravioli, end with Chocolate & Meringue. Sip the Raspberry-Lychee martini, say life is beautiful.
Jeffrey Trongone: Try the Passion Whiskey Fizz - amazing.