#36Global
Martiny's
New York, USA · Japanese cocktail bar in a historic townhouse · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in New York, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Martiny’s brings Japanese cocktail technique and attentive hospitality to a restored nineteenth-century Gramercy carriage house. The three-floor setting pairs precise signatures and martinis with refined small plates. Reservations are available through Resy, with limited space for walk-ins.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
121 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, United StatesGramercy
- Style
- Japanese cocktail bar in a historic townhouseChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Daily 18:00–01:00.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- Reservations via Resy; limited walk-ins are available.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- Cocktails and martinis, with elevated bar bites.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
59.1 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 55.7
- World's 50 Best
- 55.0
- Top 500 Bars
- 70.2
- Spirited Awards
- 55.2
- Regional Recognition
- 88.1
- Serious press
- 8.9
- Social Vibes
- 62.3
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
89/ 100
The existing 89/100 remains the historical proprietary read. This source check clarifies the evidence without recalculating the score.
Score context
Three visible Restaurantji comments praise creative cocktails and Japanese-style service; one describes possible waits for walk-ins. Emily Saladino’s separate professional review praises the drinks, attentive service and townhouse setting. This limited mix of anonymous comments and editorial coverage does not establish a representative customer consensus.
Guest sources checked:
Restaurantji does not identify the reviewers in these excerpts, so their independence is unconfirmed. Its page overview and aggregate rating are separate from these comments.
Guest score details
What guests like
- Visible anonymous comments praise creative drinks and Japanese-style service.
What to know
- One commenter describes possible walk-in waits; this is a historical account, not current booking advice.
Source excerpt
“Great bar with a great atmosphere and exceptional service. The cocktails are excellent and incredibly creative—perhaps even extravagant to a fault depending on what you’re looking for.”
Source: restaurantji.com (linked below)
This read cites editorial or award context. Those links are distinct from guest accounts; only the reviewed links in Reviews & press count toward Press.
Review & discussion links
- restaurantji.compress · 2026-06
Restaurantji: three visible anonymous customer excerpts labelled June–July 2026. Reviewer identities and visit dates are unconfirmed; its overview is separate from the comments.
Editorial citations in this read
- cntraveler.compress · 2025
Condé Nast Traveler: professional review by Emily Saladino. Publication and visit dates were not confirmed in this check.
Crowd signal
Google 4.2★ across 470 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.