The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in New York City

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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in New York City

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in New York City.

โ€œDiscover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in New York City.โ€
Madame George
#1
4.7 Score
45 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Madame George

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in New York City.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (553 reviews).โ€

The Woo Woo
#2
4.7 Score
266 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
$$

The Woo Woo

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in New York City.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (2000 reviews).โ€

Please Don't Tell
#3
4.3 Score
113 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA
$$$

Please Don't Tell

Patrons who enter through a phone booth in Crif Dogs next door sip novel cocktails in a dark space.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.3/5 rating on Google Maps (2443 reviews).โ€

The Dead Rabbit
#4
4.7 Score
30 Water St, New York, NY 10004, USA
$$

The Dead Rabbit

This 2-story spot combines a lunch taproom with a parlor serving small plates & vintage cocktails.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (8455 reviews).โ€

The Ivory Peacock
#5
4.7 Score
38 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010, USA
$$

The Ivory Peacock

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in New York City.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (1760 reviews).โ€