MANHATTAN

10 BEST BARS

10

Caffe Dante

Dante was named the best bar in the world in 2019 (4 years after re-opening!) and appeared on the list again in 2020.Dante Caffee dates back to 1915. 

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Bemelmans Bar

Found in the classy Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, this NYC bar is best known for the alluring murals that adorn the walls.

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8

The Campbell

Located in Grand Central Terminal. The Campbell serves as an elegant bar with sky-high ceilings and memorable drinks, but most notable is the classic Manhattan, which they’ve perfected throughout the years.

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The Dead Rabbit

The founders hail from Belfast, Ireland and had a simple goal. They wanted to create one of the best upscale cocktail bars in NYC with the atmosphere of an Irish Pub.

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Apotheke

Mixologists in lab coats create inspired cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere that doesn’t lack imagination or romance.Cocktails are referred to as prescriptions, feeding into the whole old-school European apothecary experience.

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5

Mace

Mace has graced the list of World’s 50 Best Bars for three years in a row. An astonishing feat, considering this popular Manhattan bar was opened in 2015, merely five years ago.

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McSorley’s Old Ale House

Opened sometime between 1854 and 1862 ,this is one of the most historic bars in New York City. Indeed, it’s the oldest Irish Salon in New York City and has hosted notable patrons throughout the years!

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3

The Bar Room at the Beekman

Bar Room is located in the hotel’s lobby and serves an exciting seasonally inspired menu of perfectly crafted drinks.

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The Lab at Patent Pending

This newly-opened Manhattan bar is housed in the building where Nikola Tesla lived. This is the very building where he performed various experiments on radio waves

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Fraunces Tavern

This iconic NYC bar holds historical significance that can’t be beat, it hosted George Washington on several occasions. Most notable when Washington came here to bid his troops an emotional farewell after the Revolutionary War victory in 1783.

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