
Where to drink in New York City right now

by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Updated December 15, 2023
Bar hopping is never boring in New York City. Whether you’re in the mood to taste a trending cocktail, sip through a well-curated wine menu, or hang with a paperback in the corner of a moody dive, there are hundreds of drinking spots to choose from all over NYC.
Head to a Theater District rooftop for playful cocktails and unobstructed Empire State building views. Share a bottle of wine from an extensive Italian selection at a neighborhood gem in Williamsburg. In the East Village, a century-old hangout is a go-to for umbrella-topped daiquiris.
Skip the sidewalk waits by reaching for a reservation instead. Read on for a guide to 9 beloved NYC bars to grab a drink at right now.
3.8 (3687)
$30 and under
American
Midtown West
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ReneeVIP
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
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ReneeVIP
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
4.6 (27)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Flatiron District
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TheresaDVIP
Dined on Sep 15, 2022
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TheresaDVIP
Dined on Sep 15, 2022
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JBone
Dined on Oct 21, 2022
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LVIP
Dined 1 day ago
4.6 (13)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
East Village
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Apr 7, 2024
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on Apr 7, 2024
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SamuelVIP
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
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Lucia
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
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Joey
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
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Passion
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
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