New York City's Best Cocktail Bars

Subterranean seafaring bar with a New York-New Orleans spirit The Pincus brothers -- Miles and Alex -- have made a career of bringing old boats back to life as bars. This Tribeca restaurant and cocktail lounge is their first landlocked effort. In cozy art-filled subterranean quarters, the brothers Pincus proffer New Orleans-styled cocktails, a few New York classics, trays of oysters, lobster frites and more.

Empellón Al Pastor is a bar located in the East Village. The menu consists of mash up bar snacks and tacos. This is one of my favorite places in NYC! The tacos are great but the playful take on traditional bar snacks are out of this world. Highly recommend sitting at the bar with a mezcal margarita and ordering the weekly special. Other good staples are the taco al pastor or hamburger taco (trust me it hits) or the pork fried rice! And when they have their deviled eggs those are a must as well!

Chef James Kent’s spectacular fine dining restaurant on the 63rd floor of an Art deco building.This is chef James Kent’s fine dining restaurant, that he opened after his first place, Crown Shy. Saga is located on the 63rd floor of the Art Deco building at 70 Pine Street, with Crown Shy at the street level. The view from the restaurant is for sure one of the best in NYC and there’s a beautiful cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace. James Kent’s menu is a spectacular multi course seasonal tasting menu that they change quite often.

Brunch, eggs, and legendary pancakes!Sunday in Brooklyn on Wythe Avenue serves pancakes that are legendary, with good reason. Plenty of brunch egg dishes, like omelettes and shakshuka. Cocktails, too.

This hotspot is all about hacking traditional cocktails and dishes, and transforming them into something new.Looking for a cocktail experience that's out of the ordinary? Look no further than the Back Room at Double Chicken Please by the creative minds of GN Chan and Faye Chen. This Lower East Side hotspot is all about hacking traditional drinks and dishes, and transforming them into something entirely new. Whether you're in the mood for a classic or adventurous drink, their Taiwanese-inspired fried chicken sandwiches are the perfect pairing. With a current ranking of 6th on the World's 50 Best Bars list, this spot is not to be missed.

The wonderful scent of negronis and spritzes fills the air, where every sip is a celebration.Dante is one of my favorite bars in New York, and the perfect spot for an aperitivo. This bar in West Village has an ambiance of an Italian café, where you can enjoy their renowned Negroni and Garibaldi, or take a deep-dive into their extensive collection of amari and other aperitivos. The wonderful scent of negronis and spritzes fills the air, where every sip is a celebration. Food-wise you’ll find an array of antipasti. For those seeking more hearty options, the menu also offers rustic entrees cooked on their wood-fire grill and charcoal oven. I can highly recommend sitting in the bar!

JG Melon on Upper East Side is great for very drunk midnight burgers. It’s been around since 1972 serving burgers, chili, sandwiches, fries and cocktails. Payment by cash only. When you’re drunk this is the best burger place!

One of the most celebrated fine-dining restaurants in NYC.This three-star Michelin restaurant offers a French and globally influenced menu with a focus on seafood. With Chef Eric Ripert at the helm for over two decades, the restaurant has become world-renowned for its exceptional hospitality and expertly executed dishes. If you're looking for an outstanding classic fine-dining experience in New York, Le Bernardin should be high up on your list.

Haute Persian Cuisine.Some of the freshest, most inspired Persian cuisine I’ve ever had. Everything made in house, from the bread to the yogurt. Also wonderful cocktails.