July 2018
Whether you prefer to drink on a sunny rooftop, in a shady backyard or in a well air-conditioned basement, the City’s latest bars are here to accommodate. Their menus feature all kinds of summer refreshments—including boozy slushies, draft martinis and superfood-laced elixirs. Read on to find a new hangout for the season.
Nightlife
Broken Shaker
The Freehand Hotel’s rooftop bar promises tropical vibes and summery drinks.
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Harlem Hops
Craft beer nerds have a new drinking destination in northern Manhattan.
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The Rooftop at Elsewhere
Elsewhere adds more art and live music to its top floor.
May 2018
Two Japanese-inspired bars, a Freudian-themed Viennese spot and a Canadian-influenced watering hole give a globetrotting feel to this month’s new bar roundup. Completing our must-drink list for May are a sprawling ode to Trader Vic’s in Midtown and a ’60s throwback spot in the Meatpacking District. Read on for details.
March 2018
This month’s bar scene has its ups and downs. There’s a bar on the roof of the historic Beekman Tower and a lounge hidden above a Lower East Side restaurant; the flip side includes an underground club in Bushwick and a speakeasy-style basement bar near Madison Square Park. Prefer the view at ground level? Check out a new 5,000-square foot bar, café and dance space in Ridgewood. Read up on the latest spots below.
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George Washington Bar
Feel presidential in this sophisticated barroom at the Freehand Hotel.
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Indoors at Nowadays
Casual cocktails and beers are a go-to at this warehouse space.
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Patent Coffee/Patent Pending
This NoMad space is part coffee shop, part cocktail den.
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Rose Gold Cocktail Lounge
Clink rose-tinted glasses at an underground noirish dance bar below Cape House in Bushwick. Drink cocktails like Hot Jungle Bird, a warm tiki drink with dark...
January 2018
Hidden lounges, posh speakeasies and an unassuming axe-throwing bar are among the NYC watering holes marking the start of 2018. Other debuts include a relaxed gastropub in the West Village and a sprawling Bushwick cidery. Amend your New Year’s resolutions by heading to one of these new bars.
Restaurants
Brooklyn Cider House
Try Basque-style ciders and tasting menus in a Bushwick warehouse.
Nightlife
Brooklyn Heights Social Club
Drinks and views pair perfectly at this tenth floor hotel bar.
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Gibson and Luce
This speakeasy serves classic cocktails and old-school spirits beneath the Life Hotel.
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Kick Axe
Axe and ye shall receive at this cabin-themed bar that serves guests beer and wine while they throw axes at targets.
November 2017
NYC’s newest bars vary in vibe, menu and—perhaps most glaringly—square footage, with the City’s smallest bar (a cozy two-seater) and a sprawling beer hall (complete with 24-tap “beer ATM”) among them. The beverage programs are every bit as diverse, including tea, champagne, tropical cocktails and deli-inspired drinks (Man-o-Manischewitz, anyone?). Explore six winter-ready watering holes in our collection below.
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2nd Floor at 2nd Avenue Deli
Stop in for pastrami, brisket and kosher drinks above an iconic deli.
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Randolph Beer DUMBO
Randolph Beer bars are best known for their “Beer ATMs,” self-service beer taps that make pouring a pint as easy as getting fro-yo. However,...
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Threesome Tollbooth
Threesome Tollbooth is tiny—so tiny that bartender Jesse Sheidlower says several patrons have stepped inside and asked, “Where’s everyone...
October 2017
This month’s crop of bars includes long-awaited openings from the Alinea group and Wayland owners, plus imaginatively themed spaces based on Japanese record bars and Chinese cinema. Experiences run the gamut from conceptual cocktails in a penthouse bar to bottle service in a glamorous new speakeasy to boozy slushies at a New Orleans–inspired watering hole. Choose your new fall hangout from our picks below.
Restaurants
The Aviary NYC
The Aviary NYC at Mandarin Oriental, New York incorporates the historically-rich cocktail culture of New York City paired with panoramic views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.
Nightlife
Blue Light
Though the divey Meatpacking bar the Lately is chock-full of bar games and funky kitsch, this new upstairs speakeasy serves as its slinky juxtaposition....
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The Holler
If a trip to the Holler leaves you feeling transported, don’t worry, it’s not the hurricane cocktails taking over. The Bed-Stuy...
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The Lost Lady
Three years ago, Robert Ceraso and Jason Mendenhall (the Wayland, Goodnight Sonny) set out to add a nautical outpost to their growing cocktail kingdom. After...
Restaurants
Tokyo Record Bar
“How did you get in? Did you just jump the door?” a waitress asked as we stepped into Tokyo Record Bar. Tucked discreetly under Air’s...
August 2017
Two speakeasies with sleek decor and expertly crafted cocktails are among the new bars drawing us in this month. Craft is also key at the latest East Village cocktail spot, as well as at a new taproom serving up signature brews in Sunset Park. Check out these and more of our favorite new haunts below.
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Five Boroughs Brewing Co.
Sample quality craft brews at an industrial Sunset Park taproom.
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The Office NYC
Located on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, The Office NYC offers a chic evening hideaway where you can meet friends for drinks and light bites.
Restaurants
Oscar Wilde
Located at the former headquarters of NYC’s Bureau of Prohibition, the 5,874-square-foot, Victorian-themed bar features a cocktail list that reflects both the Victorian and Prohibition eras.
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Wine Legend
Sip wines by the glass at this Brooklyn bar, then buy the bottles next door.
June 2017
If you’ve been to every bar in your neighborhood, your nightlife repertoire may be in need of a refresh. The latest additions to New York City’s abundant roster of bars are here to help. This summer, there are new rooftops and outdoor spaces where you can soak up the sun while you sip, as well as tucked-away spots perfect for cooling off. Explore our picks below to find your new favorite watering hole.
Nightlife
The Campbell
What used to be a hidden-away bar in Grand Central Terminal has been reimagined, with easier access and more space.
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The Heights
Arlo Hotel’s rooftop bar boasts skyline views and a view of the street through a glass-bottom floor.
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Parklife
Littlefield’s little sister bar claims an old warehouse space in Gowanus.