WHAT’S GOOD: True speakeasy and home of the Benton’s bacon fat-washed Old Fashioned. WORTH NOTING: On the World’s 50 Best list North America for 2023. I highly recommend their mini (AKA cheeky) martini and daiquiri (aka Snackerie). WHAT’S GOOD: From NYC bar icon Julie Reiner-Clover Club and previously Flatiron Lounge and Pegu Club-comes the reopening of this SoHo bar with super fun vibes and even funner cocktails. WORTH NOTING: On the World’s 50 Best list North America. WHAT’S GOOD: From Greg Boehm-Katana Kitten, Existing Conditions (RIP), and more-this spot has a super unique and seasonal menu where each cocktail is based on a single ingredient that incorporates unique spices from around the world. NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwich Village, Manhattan WORTH NOTING: If you’re in Williamsburg check out their other spot Llama Inn - it is also fantastic. And you can’t go wrong with anything on the food menu. They have had three iterations of their Nikkei Martini on the menu since opening of which I have had all three. ![]() WHAT’S GOOD: Modern Japanese/Peruvian (Nikkei) spot Food is incredible and drinks are as well. WORTH NOTING: Also on Worlds 50 Best Bars list. My go-tos here are the Shiso Gin and Tonic, Hinoki Martini (add an order of Nori Fries for a Japaneese version of the NY Happy Meal) and the Meguroni #2 which is their take on a Negroni. WHAT’S GOOD: Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant with a super fun and casual vibe. WORTH NOTING: A warded #6 on World’s 50 Best best bars in the world and #17 on World’s 50 Best North America in 2022 don't go without a reservation or plan to wait a while. Back room is more upscale with a full bar, larger food menu and one of the most interesting cocktail programs in the country - each drink is meant to mimic a food dish like Cold Pizza and Red Eye Gravy! Front room is more casual with cocktails on draft. ![]() WHAT’S GOOD: Super cool vibe, unique cock tails, great food. If you have to wait try walking down the street to Amor y Amargo. WORTH NOTING: No reservations so be prepared to put your name down on a list. ![]() WHAT’S GOOD: One of the cocktail bars that helped drive the cocktail renaissance in the mid 2000s this place is amazing and the menu changes seasonally. West Village location is newer but also a solid option, especially if you can’t get into the West Village location. Greenwich Village is the OG spot and our slight preference as far as atmosphere. Number 1 on World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2019. WORTH NOTING: Known for cocktails but food is also great. WHAT’S GOOD: You can’t go wrong with anything here but some favorites are the Upside Down Dirty Gibson and anything on their Negroni Sessions menu - yes, they have a separate menu of 10+ Negronis and Negroni variations. NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwich Village / West Village, Manhattan If you do have to wait, go to Bar Goto down the street until they call you back. You may get lucky or you may get put on a list and called back in 2 hours. WORTH NOTING: No reservations no menu knock on the door with the letters AB on it. One of the owners Sam Ross is responsible for creating a whole slew of modern cocktails classics such as the Penicillin and Paper Plane. WHAT’S GOOD: Speakeasy style cocktail bar and one of the best in the city. Possibly the smallest bar in NYC and does not take reservations so best not to come with a large group. WORTH NOTING: Number 23 on World’s 50 Best Bars North America. ![]() And if you do get a cocktail get the Sharpie Mustache and the 8 Amaro Sazerac. One of the things we love to do here is just sit at the bar (hopefully in front of Sother) and get tasted on all kinds of amaros. Super small, focused on Amaro and bitter drinks we’re big fans of the owner/bartender Sother Teague (and his books). WHAT’S GOOD: This spot is billed as a bitters tasting room. Let us know if you think we’ve overlooked some important ones and we’ll make it a point to visit soon so we can assess adding them in. While we’ve got a lot of ground covered here, there are still many top-notch NYC spots for cocktails that we have not included due to our own familiarity with them or maybe it’s just been a while since we’ve been there. Many of us at Tip Top have lived in New York City and our time there has helped inform many of the things we put into these tiny cans so only fitting that we start there. So we’re going to start up a little series of city guides for the cocktail curious, beverage marauders amongst us. With the joy of travel on the brain comes the pursuit of new places to enjoy cocktails. As we continue on our cocktailing journey, we were thinking about what we love that could potentially add value to your lives.
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