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 /  10 October 2019  

#  The Best Bars In New York City  


 From Prohibition-style speakeasies through to some of the very best bars in the world, New York has it all when it comes to drinking destinations. Here’s where to sip in style.  
 

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

## Westlight

This rooftop Brooklyn bar serve original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, as small plates of global street food. The 360-degree view wows so reservations are recommended.  
  
[westlightnyc.com](http://westlightnyc.com)

## The Bar Room

The Midtown East bar scene is richer thanks to The Bar Room – traditional buttoned leather banquets in this brasserie-style establishment create a sophisticated atmosphere for drinkers and diners.  
  
[thebarroomnyc.com](http://www.thebarroomnyc.com)

## Employees Only

This prohibition-inspired retro speakeasy has inventive drinks and restaurant-standard food.  
  
[employeesonlynyc.com](http://employeesonlynyc.com)

## City Vineyard

If you’re in the city in summer, the Wine Garden at City Vineyard is a treat, where you can sit under sweeping grape vines and admire the Hudson river views.  
  
[cityvineyardnyc.com](https://cityvineyardnyc.com)

## The Dead Rabbit

Twice winner of the world’s best bar, with food and entertainment thrown in, this dream team have just released a cocktail book that reads like a graphic novel – ingenious.  
  
[deadrabbitnyc.com](https://www.deadrabbitnyc.com)

 

 

 

 ![Apotheke](https://media.slman.com/NunHfWo3k1t3yUa3eiqOBpeYjVI=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fapotheke-new.jpg?itok=JY1iq91O)

 

 

Apotheke  


 

 

 ![Westlight](https://media.slman.com/j61dZ-X5Fvnz0SsjXi5g13jbdSY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fwestlight-cropped.jpg?itok=My_B-ygB)

 

 

Westlight  


 

 

 ![Smith & Mills](https://media.slman.com/flrnWsxmxAPYm5Gr9HKXAy48gws=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fsmith-and-mills.jpg?itok=CuYHFRoo)

 

 

Smith &amp; Mills  


 

 

 



 

 

 

 

## Mr Purple

For an elegant bar scene, this rooftop joint has a pool on one terrace and Manhattan skyline views aplenty.  
  
[mrpurplenyc.com](https://www.mrpurplenyc.com)

## Apotheke

As the name suggests, the mixology of cocktails takes on scientific connotations with ingredients picked from local greenmarkets or the rooftop herb garden.  
  
[apothekenyc.com](https://www.apothekenyc.com)

## Smith &amp; Mills

This tiny converted carriage has vintage decor, with walls made from moulded plaster and centuries-old wood, reflecting the owners reverence for industry and design.  
  
[smithandmills.com](http://smithandmills.com)

## Blacktail

Winner of ‘Best New American Bar 2017’, Blacktail is a prohibition-style speakeasy offering a taste of Cuba reminiscent of Havana-soaked nights.  
  
[blacktailnyc.com](https://blacktailnyc.com)

## Wilfie &amp; Nell

An upscale NYC dive bar, Greenwich Village’s Wilfie &amp; Nell is perfect for beer, cocktails and even a satisfying brunch or burger (food is served ‘til 2am).  
  
[wilfieandnell.com](https://www.wilfieandnell.com)

## Primo’s

Primo's draws inspiration from the mid-century resorts of the Italian Riviera and the Long Island social clubs of yesteryear with classic cocktails and small plates in an uber-stylish Instagram interiors dream setting.

[primostribeca.com](https://www.primostribeca.com)

 

 

 

 ![Blacktail](https://media.slman.com/sDGBAgQUMzAafJy8MNAGrVwX_KA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbalck-tail-interior.jpg?itok=4etQTbzS)

 

 

Blacktail  


 

 

 ![Primo's](https://media.slman.com/FwPKwOei4BZx5crdHrWpAdXTAcU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fprimos-new.jpg?itok=I8MS3GgA)

 

 

Primo's  


 

 

 ![The Alley Cat Amateur Theatre](https://media.slman.com/oWNOoUYMtYPJZ5YurRSq2p5m624=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbkgd-hotel.jpg?itok=LPGkRwfO)

 

 

The Alley Cat Amateur Theatre  


 

 

 



 

 

 

## Bemelman’s

Named after Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the celebrated Madeline children’s books, this art deco-styled bar on the Upper East Side is classic New York.

[rosewoodhotels.com](https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york/dining/bemelmans-bar)

## The Alley Cat Amateur Theatre

This lounge bar in the cellar of the historic Beekman Hotel transports you to what it feels like backstage at a theatre. Props, mannequins and pianos set the scene in this sophisticated yet relaxed bar.

[thebeekman.com](https://www.thebeekman.com/the-alley-cat)

## The Django

A winning combination of craft cocktails, small plates and jazz every night in Tribeca in this Paris-inspired, cave-like basement bar.

[thedjangonyc.com](http://www.thedjangonyc.com)

## Banzabar

Above Freemans Restaurant lies Banzabar, an intimate cocktail bar behind an unmarked door. Book ahead and try ‘The Kraken’ – a whole tempura-fried octopus.  
  
[banzarbar.com](https://www.banzarbar.com)

 

 

 

 

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