Manhattan Cocktail Bars for a Drink Before Dinner

4.2 (479)

Mon – Sun, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1)

121 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, United States

Settle into an upscale Japanese cocktail lounge in a former Gramercy carriage house. Several levels offer plush seating, with craft drinks by Takuma Watanabe. It opens daily at 6:00 PM. Confirm minimum spend and seating time limits when booking.

4.6 (707)

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

245 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002

With just 30 seats, this Lower East Side bar pairs Japanese inspired cocktails with okonomiyaki. Dark walls, wooden fixtures, and warm amber lighting frame the room. Opening time is 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays closed.

4.5 (86)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1)

3 Freeman Alley, 11th Floor

Head to the eleventh floor at 3 Freeman Alley for craft cocktails and skyline views. An indoor lounge opens onto an outdoor terrace. It opens at 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays closed.

4.0 (265)

Mon, 16:30 – 00:00 (+1); Tue, 16:30 – 01:00 (+1); Wed, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 15:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 12:30 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 12:30 – 00:00 (+1)

53 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012

Choose a Spring Street neighborhood bar with a full food menu and late opening hours. Beyond The Pale accepts reservations and offers private events. Weekday opening times vary, with earlier starts on Friday and weekends.