Best Bars in New York
15 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.
#1One World Observatory
4.7(25,679 reviews)
Sky-high cocktails with unmatched views from the top of One World Trade Center
#2230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
4.3(25,235 reviews)
Sprawling rooftop bar with Empire State views and a year-round heated outdoor space
#3McSorley’s Old Ale House
4.7(8,755 reviews)
#4The Dead Rabbit
4.7(8,405 reviews)
Award-winning Irish pub pouring expertly crafted cocktails in a historic setting
#5Bubby's
4.4(8,648 reviews)
All-American comfort food and pies that bring everyone together downtown
#6Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York
4.3(7,398 reviews)
Multi-story coffee temple with rare small-lot roasts and craft cocktails
#7Smalls Jazz Club
4.6(3,667 reviews)
Intimate basement jazz den where legends and rising stars play nightly sets
#8Oscar Wilde
4.3(5,944 reviews)
Victorian pub pouring Guinness and Irish whiskey in a landmark West Village townhouse
#9Pastis
4.6(3,152 reviews)
Classic French brasserie serving steak frites and mussels to a lively crowd
#10Buvette
4.4(4,320 reviews)
Cozy West Village wine bar pouring natural bottles and French-leaning small plates
#11Double Chicken Please
4.4(2,335 reviews)
Creative cocktails in a cozy East Village hideaway with a fried chicken obsession
- 🍽️#12
Mr. Purple
4.1(3,159 reviews)
Rooftop bar with skyline views and creative cocktails on the Lower East Side
#13Slate
4.0(3,636 reviews)
Casual West Village bar with craft cocktails and a neighborhood crowd
#14Swingers NoMad
4.4(1,290 reviews)
Crazy golf meets craft cocktails and American comfort bites in a lively NoMad setting
- 🍽️#15
Nubeluz
4.2(1,622 reviews)
Sweeping skyline views meet inventive cocktails at this sleek rooftop bar
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