Best Cocktail Bars in the West Village

Few neighborhoods do cocktails like the West Village. From Katana Kitten's Japanese whisky riffs to Dante's award-winning Negronis, these bars are where serious drinks meet unhurried rooms.

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  1. Katana Kitten

    West Village · 531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

    A West Village party-in-a-teahouse where highballs sparkle, neon hums, and the crowd looks like they all accidentally coordinated outfits. Downstairs is a cozy den for slow sipping and plotting your next move; upstairs …

  2. Little Branch

    West Village · 20 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

    Date-goers, mixology enthusiasts, and jazz lovers alike fill this candlelit hideaway night after night. Sip a Bartender’s Choice while some of the best jazz trios in town play on, and let the hours slip by unnoticed.

  3. Dante West Village

    West Village · 551 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

    The bigger, breezier sibling of the quaint MacDougal Street cafe, where sidewalk seats provide pure neighborhood theater and martinis arrive icy and unapologetic. Come for the daily Martini Hour (from 3 to 5p), stay bec…

  4. Donna Cocktail Club

    West Village · 7 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014

    A tropical-cocktail oasis tucked into the West Village where white-brick walls, pink banquettes and reclaimed-wood tables set the scene for a drink that tastes like it snuck in from somewhere warmer. This spot flips the…

  5. Sip&Guzzle

    West Village · 29 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014

    Upstairs “Guzzle” serves classic-heavy cocktails and bar snacks with full energy, while downstairs “Sip” slips into a hushed, Japanese-influenced lounge of ultra-refined drinks. It’s the sort of double-feature bar where…

  6. Angel's Share

    West Village · 45 Grove St, New York, NY 10014

    The bar that brought Japanese-style cocktail craft to America, now reborn in a West Village townhouse on Grove Street after being forced out of its legendary East Village home. The rules haven't changed: walk-ins only, …

  7. Entwine Cocktail Bar

    West Village · 765 Washington St, New York, NY 10014

    A lantern-lit West Village hideout with velvet curtains, mismatched antiques, and just enough shadow to make secrets feel safer. The cocktails rotate with the seasons—sometimes spiced, sometimes bright—but always clever…

  8. The Spaniard

    West Village · 190 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014

    A West Village classic that marries old‑school bar swagger with a modern gastropub twist. Dark leather booths and a four‑sided horseshoe bar set the stage for a huge whiskey list (over 100 strong) and cocktails that hit…

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Best Cocktail Bars in the West Village features Katana Kitten, Little Branch, Dante West Village, Donna Cocktail Club, and Sip&Guzzle, and more. 10Spot hand-picks and updates the full list.
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10Spot curates Best Cocktail Bars in the West Village from locally loved spots and refreshes it as new favorites open. Few neighborhoods do cocktails like the West Village. From Katana Kitten's Japanese whisky riffs to Dante's award-winning Negronis, these bars are where seriou…

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