Where to Drink Cocktails in Riverdale, the Bronx?
Three Riverdale cocktail bars in the Bronx, from wine flights at Cote Wine Bar to agave at Cocina Chente Mezcaleria & Botanas and a Santa Fe Grill & Bar finish.
Riverdale Cocktail Bars on the Map
Cote Wine Bar: A Quiet Riverdale Opening
Cote Wine Bar opens this Bronx route with dark wood walls and calm lighting around a screen-free room for adult conversation. Its curated list is built around wine, including flights and wine cocktails that let a group compare pours. French tapas and small bites give the drinks a measured food pairing. The space was salvaged from a 19th-century Rockefeller mansion. Plan this stop for Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Cocina Chente: Agave on Riverdale Avenue
Cocina Chente Mezcaleria & Botanas shifts this Bronx route from screen-free conversation into a cozy restaurant with Mexican dishes and craft mezcal cocktails. The room has a quirky, lively atmosphere. A live DJ plays on Fridays, giving the evening a clear change of pace after the wine stop. Share generous beef nachos or order crab cake tostadas with a drink. Friday and Saturday service runs from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Santa Fe Grill & Bar: A Bronx Tequila Finish
Televisions show sports in the cozy room at Santa Fe Grill & Bar, the tequila stop that closes this Bronx route. On Friday and Saturday, restaurant service ends at 11:00 PM. The bar stays open until 2:00 AM on those nights. The kitchen serves generous portions of Southwestern Mexican and Latin dishes. Live mariachi and karaoke feature in the weekly entertainment lineup. Check the entertainment schedule before choosing a night for conversation.
