When it comes to the best bars in New York, the options are endless. New York City is full of bars and huddles where you can enjoy a cocktail or two. So what about New York City’s best-kept secret bar? Well, you should know better. So here are our favorite under-the-radar bars in New York City.
Employees Only, West Village
Whether you love the West Side (a creative take on a South Side classic) or the Ginger Smash (a zesty taste of spring), one thing you can be sure of when visiting Employees Only is the most delicious drinks. This unassuming little bar in the West Village has a reputation for making some of the best cocktails in the city. This is not an easy task since there are a lot of bars in New York City.
position: 510 Hudson St, West Village, New York
Manhattan Cricket Club
Manhattan Cricket Club is the premier private members’ club with no membership required. Sure, membership guarantees some perks like priority seating, but just the fact that you don’t need membership to get in is enough for us commoners to get in the front door.
position: 226 W 79th St, New York
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East Village, don’t say it
Hidden behind a trendy East Village phone booth, Please Don’t Tell quickly became New York’s worst-kept secret. But for out-of-town residents, the speakeasy experience remains exciting. So be sure to check out Cliff Dogs, a hot dog shop with a phone booth entrance inside.
position: 113 St Marks Pl, New York
pharmacy
After discovering Apotheke in Los Angeles, we wanted to know where Apotheke New York was located. Come Speakeasy is a cocktail bar tucked away in Chinatown. The open space is large and inviting, but seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
position: 9 Doyers St, New York
campbell
Campbell Bar, located inside Grand Central Terminal, became popular several years ago after being featured on Gossip Girl. But long after the show ended, the bar continues to garner attention as one of New York’s best-kept secrets. The space, also known as the Campbell Apartments, is neatly tucked away in chaotic Midtown and has long been a New York City landmark.
position: 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Midtown, New York
lantern fortress
Offering an extensive list of Prohibition-era cocktails, Lantern’s Keep feels like a bit of a time warp. The saloon-style digs create a feeling of being transported back in time, which is further amplified by the classic decorative details. Located inside Midtown’s Iroquois Hotel, this cocktail bar is best kept discreet and secret (just don’t tell me we sent you).
position: 49 W 44th St, New York
