Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [The Best Bars In New York City](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1293) ![The Best Bars In New York City](https://media.slman.com/vUlD17xxHZBKHz8sf15hIrinESA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fdrink-ny-plain.jpg) [City Breaks](/index%2Ephp/culture/travel/city-breaks) / 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/PG6iXkWAhqL4yuGwRnoy8awTjSY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fapotheke-new.jpg) Apotheke ![Westlight](https://media.slman.com/_ocIj3s-OIIGDtSddxGbUckEmrw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fwestlight-cropped.jpg) Westlight ![Smith & Mills](https://media.slman.com/x8pc1iDqDeJmQqyjOg4x1v7qTSs=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fsmith-and-mills.jpg) Smith & 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 & 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 & Nell An upscale NYC dive bar, Greenwich Village’s Wilfie & 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/8wFTelLZvLRv9W-t_d90KKVZinQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbalck-tail-interior.jpg) Blacktail ![Primo's](https://media.slman.com/X6s8iHH8f08IYPaae_eh59s9SXY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fprimos-new.jpg) Primo's ![The Alley Cat Amateur Theatre](https://media.slman.com/I1OoU9LGbrAivn-YBmSj2fEXRxw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2019%2F10%2Fbkgd-hotel.jpg) 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) DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at .