Where to drink in New York City right now
by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Updated 15 December 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.
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