Angel's Share.
In 2 Shout NY guides.
Nightlife
The Best Cocktail Bars in New York City
The pioneering Japanese-style bar that opened in the East Village in 1993, closed in 2022 and reopened in the West Village in 2023 under the founder's daughter.
Go for: a quiet, precise drink with one other person.
Nightlife
The Best Speakeasy Bars in New York City
After its legendary East Village location closed, this Japanese cocktail institution found a new home on a quiet West Village street.
Go for: Meticulous Japanese-style bartending and a civilized, contemplative drink.