Midtown's cocktail scene runs deeper than you might expect. From the train-station glamour of The Campbell to the intimate craft rooms at Raines Law and Dear Irving, these bars take the pour seriously.
Midtown · 24 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
Dimly-lit rooms with velvet seating and armchairs spread across the lower level of The William Hotel, this the kind of setup where one drink turns into three before the sun has set. If you make it far enough back, there…
Midtown · 310 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
Pink velvet banquettes and candle-lit round tables on the 40th and 41st floors of the Aliz Hotel, with Hudson River views wall-to-wall. The cocktail menu is organized by style (classic builds, sparkling riffs, spirit-fo…
Midtown · 49 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
The Iroquois Hotel's back-room speakeasy is now serving Italian aperitivi alongside serious cocktails (Negronis, natural wine, arancini, steak tartare) in a dim, wood-paneled room that fits maybe 30 people. Walk in, no …
Midtown · 15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017
A hidden gem inside Grand Central, this bar feels like stepping into a Jazz Age financier’s lair. Vaulted ceilings, a grand fireplace, and Campbell’s original steel safe still behind the bar. Cocktails are classic-with-…
Midtown · 212 E 52nd St 2nd fl, New York, NY 10022, USA
Your journey starts with a buzzer on 52nd that opens into a second-floor listening room wrapped in 2,000+ records and a deep bench of Japanese whisky. The sound is tuned properly (bass traps built into the walls and cei…
Midtown · 45 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Antique smoked mirrors, vintage burlesque murals, and a ceiling upholstered in Chesterfield cushions make this one of the more committed decors in Midtown. The cocktail program is the main draw, but the kitchen holds it…
Midtown · 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
Three bars, three obsessions: martinis, whiskey, and wine, each treated with the kind of focus usually reserved for standalone destinations. The whiskey shelf has a section called "Once in a Lifetime" with bottles almos…
Midtown · 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Here's a place Salvador Dali could only dream of. Floor-to-ceiling glass looking straight into the sculpture garden and a long bar that moves quickly and precisely. Order the caviar hot dogs and crispy fried chicken, th…