There are a few weeks left until the NY Rum Festival, so you can’t miss the opportunity to visit our top ten cocktail bars in New York. These spots offer an incredible experience with a good ambiance and unique drinks. Let’s start!
228 W 47th St., New York
The Rum House offers a great selection of classic cocktails and nightly live piano and jazz music. So the taste of the expertly created drinks is accompanied by an old-world copper and wood décor. This venue is widely recognized as one of the best cocktail bars in New York City.
29A Clinton St., New York
Omar’s Kitchen & Rum Bar is a Caribbean restaurant that draws inspiration from Chef Omar’s Jamaican heritage and travels. This funky, colorful bar offers creative Caribbean classics, rum, and outdoor seating.
30 Water St., New York
The Dead Rabbit offers three distinctly different dining and drinking experiences. The Taproom, the Parlor, and the Occasional Room. It is a concept that works, and we remain the most awarded pub in the world. On weekends, DJs and live musicians liven up the most casual part of the bar most nights. You can enjoy The Dead Rabbit’s legendary cocktail program in one of its spots, The Parlor (also known as “cocktail cathedral”). The menu ranges from pre-bottled punches and highballs to various mixed drinks.
74 Orchard St., New York
At Las’ Lap, you’ll find unique cocktails, like Las’ Rum Punch, and exquisite Caribbean bites. They provide a rich combination of traditional rum culture mixed with the vibrance of L.E.S. and the sultry charm found in New York City.
174 8th Ave., New York
Jungle Bird is a cocktail destination in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Named after a classic drink of the same name. Both food and drinks focus on bright, fresh flavors and colorful ingredients, all served in a welcoming setting. Tropical takes on classic cocktails are paired with Southeast Asian and California-influenced fare. The bar is ideal for simply sitting (indoors or outdoors), sipping, and savoring.
509 E. 6th St., New York
At Pineapple Club NYC, international plates and tropical cocktails are crafted by the industry’s finest and served in a vast locale with colorful, fashionable decor. Their bartenders have put a modern spin on tiki and classic drinks.
Pineapple Club is a premier and authentic restaurant that transports you to a tropical paradise. Their frozen Piña Colada and pineapple chili margaritas are fan favorites. Cult favorites include their clarified jungle bird and thyme gin and tonic. The bar is also known for its seamless events program, with 140 seats in four different rooms.
708 Rogers Ave., Brooklyn
The Rogers Garden is a funky, convivial spot with a courtyard garden offering unique cocktails, draft beer, and finger food. The menu includes specialty cocktails, light bites, and food pop-ups from local vendors. Additionally, a gate that local artists decorated surrounds the garden.
733 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn
The Rum Bar BK is a cocktail bar with contemporary Caribbean food. Rum Bar is the latest addition to Franklin Avenue’s bar and restaurant scene. The spot has vibrant colors and a beautiful backyard. What differentiates Rum Bar BK from other great bars in Crown Heights is its rum-centered cocktail menu.
80 E. 13th St., New York
The Library of Distilled Spirits is a polished venue in the Hyatt, showcasing hundreds of choices of liquors lining the walls and cocktails. They actually have a comprehensive liquor collection, which is a tribute to spirits makers and their craft, with over 1,500 bottles distilled around the world. They offer innovative cocktails, including an extensive list of classic drinks. The vintage captain’s chairs and small tables around the room provide a relaxing environment for daytime enjoyment or a lively cocktail scene at night.
113 St. Marks Pl., New York
Please Don’t Tell is an award-winning, speakeasy-style cocktail bar hidden behind the phone booth in the famed East Village hot dog joint, Crif Dogs. They are famous for their James Beard Award-winning bar program and hot dog collaborations with NYC chefs. Its menu includes craft cocktails and excellent snacks.
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