In the middle of Chinatown near Joe's Shanghai. An apothecary-themed cocktail bar, opened inside a former opium den.
Walk straight to the back of Lower East Side tavern Barramundi and push the buzzer next to the door marked "private." Once you're buzzed up, order a classic cocktail.
On top of being hidden in the back of an art gallery, it's located on a rather bland stretch of Chrystie Street. It's easy to walk right by Fig 19 and miss it, especially if the bouncer isn't outside.
Dimly-lit subterranean speakeasy serves over 70 beers, including a number of ultra-rare Czech and German ales. It's cozy and cave-like. Down some steps at 124.
Creation of Albert Trummer, the man once behind Apotheke, The bar is heavily theatre-themed, with red velvet curtains cascade from a high tin ceiling while chandeliers with candles.
Deep inside of the drab Hotel Stanford on 32nd Street, in a hallway on the second floor. Est. 1986 serves strong mixed drinks and a surprisingly good selection of wines by the glass.
In Grand Central Station and is a testament to the grandiosity of a different area. The space originally served as a private salon for 1920′s financial mogul John W. Campbell.
Unmarked, go around the side to walk in through the patio. The bar only seats about 15 people so again the recommendation is to get a reservation for dinner.
Tacos available to order at the street level, the jalapeno margaritas (Pepino Diablo) from the bar underneath are awesome. Reservation for dinner then no problem getting into the bar.
Tucked away at the end of Freemans Alley behind the club The Box. The interior has a very rustic feel with low candles and the walls encased with bookshelves.
Big stage in the back of the room that has a live bluegrass / jazz band playing every night around 8PM
If you can, head up the stairs to the bathroom, take a right (into the bigger, closed-off bar area) and then a left out into the lobby. Take a photo on the steps. Feel special.
Simply put, this place is sexy and romantic, perfect for all you lovers out there. Grab a couple cocktails and split the bacon wrapped dates. Your night just got better.
Deviled eggs are a must at this dark-wooden, sexy cocktail lounge that plays great music and features friendly, knowledgable bartenders.
Fantastic specialty drinks - some of my favorites have been the "hurricane" rum punch (night before Irene hit NY) and the absinthe shots.
Ladies and gentlemen, no way is this a hotel. It’s a bar. An enchanting speakeasy oozing period charm in Williamsburg. Belly up to the bar at sundown or snag a little table and name your poison.
This Harlem Speakeasy has a rich historical background dating back to the Prohibition Era and has an extensive menu of uniquely crafted cocktails. Try The Long Pink Cadillac - it's amazing!
