Six New York Cocktail Bars for a Long Night Out
New York's cocktail map reaches well past Manhattan. These six range from a classic Cobble Hill parlor to a Queens bar pouring only New York State beer, with basement speakeasies and an art-filled lounge in between.
A handsome, dimly lit Cobble Hill parlor known for a deep cocktail list and steady neighborhood energy. It suits an early date or a nightcap after dinner nearby. Open to 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.
Down a basement stairway near Bryant Park, this plush lounge pairs live music with cocktails in a speakeasy setting. It rewards a later arrival midweek, when the room fills. Open to 2:00 AM most nights. Pricing is mid-priced.
A Woodside bar pouring only New York State beer and cider, with a back room of well-kept pinball and board games. It draws a low-key crowd that stays a while. Open to 4:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is inexpensive.
A Greenwich Village two-in-one, with a playful lounge upstairs and a Japanese-style speakeasy downstairs pouring technique-driven drinks. Go early for a seat, late for the mood. Downstairs runs to 2:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is upscale.
Beside Eleven Madison Park, this art-filled lounge serves considered cocktails in a warm, dressed-up room. It fits a special-occasion drink rather than a casual round. Open nightly to 1:00 AM. Pricing is upscale.
Inside the Chelsean New York Hotel, this neon-pink bar plates empanadas alongside salsa and bachata dancing. It works for a group that wants to move, not just sit. Open to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.