Death & Co.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Nightlife
The Best Cocktail Bars in New York City
The dim, dark-wood bar that helped define the modern cocktail menu when it opened in 2007.
Go for: a seat at the bar and a conversation about agave.
City
The East Village Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
The bar that helped launch the modern craft cocktail movement when it opened in 2006, and it still makes some of the best drinks in the city.
Go for: Anything stirred.
Nightlife
New Year's Eve in NYC 2026: Where to Celebrate That Is Not Times Square
One of the most famous speakeasy bars in the city treats the holiday with the respect it deserves.
Go for: a masterclass in mixology in a very intimate room.