Manhattan Cocktail Bars Before Dinner

4.4 (3,260)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

653 11th Ave 16th Floor

Sip cocktails above the Ink48 Hotel with Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views. Bar bites make it a prelude to dinner. Reservations are recommended.

4.4 (55)

Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 23:30; Fri, 17:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 01:30 (+1)

675 A 9th Avenue

A 1920s style Manhattan lounge pairs crafted cocktails with tapas style dishes. Music is calibrated for conversation, with space for casual drinks and private gatherings.

4.4 (183)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 07:00 – 10:30, 11:30 – 22:00; Thu – Sat, 07:00 – 10:30, 11:30 – 23:00

251 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Ease into an Italian aperitivo with signature spritzes, martinis and stuzzichini. This Midtown rooftop lounge also serves as a stop for drinks before the theater.

4.4 (77)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00

451 10th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Below Greywind, this intimate lounge serves modern takes on classic cocktails using local, artisanal spirits. A frozen martini can be customized for dryness and dirtiness. Small bites accompany the drinks, while Friday evenings bring live music.