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City directory · USA · 2026

Best bars in New York

Most of New York's top-ranked bars cluster in the Lower East Side, the East Village and Greenwich Village. Double Chicken Please models its cocktails on famous dishes, Sip & Guzzle splits one Greenwich Village address into a considered bar downstairs and a high-energy one above, and Schmuck, from the duo behind Barcelona's Two Schmucks, draws queues down First Avenue. Attaboy, the no-sign, no-menu Lower East Side institution, still builds each drink around the guest's mood.

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What this list covers. Kinda Decent follows bars with one or more meaningful signals from awards, peer lists, guest ratings, and editorial coverage. It is a ranked view of our sourced corpus, not a directory of every bar in New York. Global ranks and stars stay consistent across the site. Read the published methodology.

2026 city ranking

New York ranking

City rank is each venue's position among the 36 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

  1. 1City

    Global #14

    Double Chicken Please

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 3-star — Genuinely Exceptional

    A Lower East Side bar that models its cocktails on famous dishes, No. 2 on the World's 50 Best Bars and No. 1 in North America in 2023.

    Lower East Side · Food-inspired cocktail bar · site · IG

    72.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  2. 2City

    Global #16

    Katana Kitten

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 3-star — Genuinely Exceptional

    A Greenwich Village bar marrying Japanese and American cocktail traditions, named Best U.S. Cocktail Bar at the 2022 Spirited Awards.

    Greenwich Village · Japanese American cocktail bar · site · IG

    72.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    92 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  3. 3City

    Global #21

    Superbueno

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    An East Village bar putting Mexican American flavours into cocktails, No. 2 on North America's 50 Best Bars in both 2024 and 2025.

    East Village · Mexican American cocktail bar · site · IG

    70.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    89 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    93 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    31 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  4. 4City

    Global #24

    Sip & Guzzle

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A two-storey Greenwich Village bar, refined Sip below and lively Guzzle above, ranked No. 1 on North America's 50 Best Bars for 2026.

    Greenwich Village · Two-level cocktail bar · site · IG

    68.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    94 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  5. 5City

    Global #38

    Schmuck

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    An East Village bar from the duo behind Barcelona's Two Schmucks, pouring highballs that taste like dinner and climbing the world rankings at speed.

    East Village · Ingredient-led cocktails and bar food · site · IG

    64.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    59 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    36 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  6. 6City

    Global #40

    Martiny's

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A Gramercy carriage house pouring precise Japanese-style martinis and clarified drinks, named Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the 2023 Spirited Awards.

    Gramercy · Japanese cocktail bar in a historic townhouse · site · IG

    64.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    55 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  7. 7City

    Global #53

    Overstory

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A tiny art-deco cocktail bar on the 64th floor of 70 Pine, where the drinks hold their own against the view, and No. 3 in North America's 50 Best Bars 2024.

    Financial District · Skyline cocktail bar · site · IG

    60.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    96 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  8. 8City

    Global #74

    Dante

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    An Italian aperitivo café in a century-old Greenwich Village room, and the Village's Negroni pilgrimage, with the Garibaldi and vermouth to match.

    Greenwich Village · Italian aperitivo café and cocktail bar · site · IG

    58.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    43 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    92 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  9. 9City

    Global #80

    Attaboy

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A no-sign, no-menu Lower East Side bar where bartenders build each drink around your mood; No. 1 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2022.

    Lower East Side · No-menu bespoke cocktail bar · site · IG

    58.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  10. 10City

    Global #91

    Bar Snack

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A warm East Village bar that leapt to No. 3 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026, the year it won Best U.S. Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards.

    East Village · Casual neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG

    56.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    52 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    90 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    37 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  11. 11City

    Global #95

    Employees Only

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    West Village late-night stalwart behind a psychic-reader door, with white-jacketed bartenders, the EO Gimlet and steak sandwiches deep into the night.

    West Village · Lively late-night cocktails and supper · site · IG

    56.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    91 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  12. 12City

    Global #96

    The Dead Rabbit

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A two-floor Financial District Irish pub and cocktail parlour, known for its Irish coffee, whiskey list and four years on North America's 50 Best Bars.

    Financial District · Irish pub and cocktail parlor · site · IG

    56.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    3 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  13. 13City

    Global #113

    Maison Premiere

    New York, USAProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    Williamsburg's New Orleans-style oyster and absinthe bar, a fixture on North America's 50 Best Bars four years running.

    Williamsburg · Oyster and absinthe bar · site · IG

    54.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    87 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  14. 14City

    Global #122

    Angel's Share

    New York, USA

    A storied Japanese cocktail bar in the West Village, prized for precise, balanced drinks and a hushed, intimate room.

    West Village · Japanese cocktail bar · site · IG

    53.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    28 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  15. 15City

    Global #141

    Clemente Bar

    New York, USA

    A two-room Flatiron bar above Eleven Madison Park, known for inventive plant-based cocktails, art-filled interiors and polished service.

    Flatiron · Two-room cocktail lounge and chef’s counter · site · IG

    51.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  16. 16City

    Global #196

    Clover Club

    New York, USA

    A Cobble Hill institution for classic and seasonal cocktails backed by serious bar food, ranked on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2022 and 2023.

    Cobble Hill · Relaxed Brooklyn destination cocktail bar · site · IG

    47.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  17. 17City

    Global #241

    Milady's

    New York, USA

    A revived SoHo neighbourhood bar that pairs serious cocktails with proper bar food, twice ranked among North America's 50 Best Bars.

    SoHo · Cocktail bar · site · IG

    45.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  18. 18City

    Global #253

    Seed Library

    New York, USA

    Mr Lyan's New York bar, a swanky 1960s-style lounge in the basement of NoMad's Hotel Park Ave, known for inventive fermented and koji cocktails.

    NoMad / Hotel Park Ave · Ingredient-led hotel cocktail bar · site · IG

    45.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    95 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  19. 19City

    Global #271

    Amor y Amargo

    New York, USA

    An East Village bar devoted to bitters and amari, No. 23 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2022, prized for focused drinks and expert bartenders.

    East Village · Bitters and amari cocktail bar · site · IG

    45.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  20. 20City

    Global #303

    Mace

    New York, USA

    Single-spice and single-herb cocktails, made with real precision, have earned this Greenwich Village bar a run of 50 Best placings.

    Greenwich Village · Spice-focused cocktail bar · site · IG

    44.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  21. 21City

    Global #421

    Bar Madonna

    New York, USA

    Williamsburg's Italian-American cocktail bar, No. 36 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2026, with inventive, well-balanced house drinks.

    Williamsburg · Italian-American cocktail bar · site · IG

    40.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  22. 22City

    Global #429

    Bemelmans Bar

    New York, USA

    The Carlyle's piano bar since 1947, where Madeline murals, a gold-leaf ceiling and nightly piano have made it a fixture of Upper East Side nights.

    Historic hotel piano and cocktail bar · site · IG

    40.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  23. 23City

    Global #523

    Keens' walk-in bar room, where ice-cold dry martinis and free hard-boiled eggs come with a generous dose of old New York.

    Historic steakhouse pub bar · site · IG

    38.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  24. 24City

    Global #556

    Death & Co

    New York, USA

    Death & Co's 2006 East Village original, a flagship of America's craft cocktail revival known for a deep, inventive list; No. 246 in the Top 500 Bars 2026.

    Intimate East Village cocktail bar · site · IG

    37.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  25. 25City

    Global #601

    Bar Goto

    New York, USA

    Kenta Goto's calm Lower East Side cocktail bar, a World's 50 Best name loved for its Sakura Martini, highballs and Japanese bar food.

    Lower East Side · Intimate Japanese-American cocktail bar · site · IG

    37.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    47 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  26. 26City

    Global #665

    KABIN

    New York, USA

    KABIN, a Nordic-inspired cocktail bar in Hudson Square where aquavit leads the drinks, earned No. 397 in Top 500 Bars 2026 and a Pinnacle Guide PIN.

    Nordic-inspired neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG

    36.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    14 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  27. 27City

    Global #686

    Bar Contra

    New York, USA

    The Contra and Wildair team's Lower East Side bar with Dave Arnold, known for inventive savoury cocktails and unusual small plates.

    Lower East Side · Modern cocktail bar with bar food · site · IG

    36.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    89 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  28. 28City

    Global #734

    The Portrait Bar

    New York, USA

    The Fifth Avenue Hotel's portrait-hung cocktail bar in NoMad, climbing North America's 50 Best Bars from No. 93 in 2025 to No. 71 in 2026.

    NoMad / Madison Square · Cocktail bar · site · IG

    35.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    43 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  29. 29City

    Global #758

    Dante West Village

    New York, USA

    Dante's West Village sibling, an all-day Italian restaurant and bar whose Negronis, Garibaldis and martinis draw a lively Hudson Street crowd.

    West Village · Italian all-day restaurant and cocktail bar · site · IG

    35.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  30. 30City

    Global #792

    Dear Irving

    New York, USA

    A Gramercy parlour of dim, era-themed rooms from the Raines Law Room team, pouring polished classics for New York's date-night crowd.

    Gramercy · Elegant, period-themed cocktail lounge · site · IG

    34.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    33 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  31. 31City

    Global #885

    Rated Excellent in the 2026 Pinnacle Guide, this Chelsea spot pours coffee by day and cocktails to DJ sets by night, with its own distillery on site.

    All-day café, hi-dive cocktail bar and listening bar · site · IG

    34.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  32. 32City

    Global #888

    Bateman's

    New York, USA

    An East Village cocktail room with an American Psycho wink, playful pop-culture drinks and warm, unstuffy service.

    Neighbourhood cocktail bar · site

    34.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    26 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  33. 33City

    Global #957

    PDT

    New York, USA

    PDT is the East Village speakeasy reached through a phone booth in Crif Dogs, on the Top 500 Bars list in 2025 and 2026.

    Hidden East Village cocktail bar · site · IG

    33.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    48 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  34. 34City

    Global #1266

    The Long Island Bar

    New York, USA

    An Art Deco landmark in Cobble Hill pouring textbook classic cocktails, with a much-loved burger and cheese curds on the side.

    Cobble Hill · Historic neighborhood cocktail bar and restaurant · site · IG

    29.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    53 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  35. 35City

    Global #1437

    Paradise Lost

    New York, USA

    An occult-tinged tiki bar in the East Village with punchy rum drinks and flaming serves, No. 95 on North America's 50 Best Bars in 2025.

    East Village · Theatrical tropical cocktail bar · site · IG

    25.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  36. 36City

    Global #1602

    Eleven Madison Park

    New York, USA

    Eleven Madison Park's lounge bar pairs a grand Art Deco room with a spirits list named World's Best Spirits Selection at the 2025 Spirited Awards.

    Fine-dining restaurant bar and lounge · site · IG

    17.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    not scored because evidence is unavailable; contributes zero
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Serious press
    evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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