High-end, classic & original craft cocktails in a hip, bi-level setting. A noteworthy spot in Murray Hill
154 E 33rd Street
Murray Hill
Chill Fancy Romantic
Bar
This “dark, secretive” Village basement “cocktails oasis” with a speakeasy vibe, serves “bespoke cocktails” that are “conversation pieces in and of themselves”; despite being “crazy expensive” (and cash-only) it's so “killer” that it's always busy – expect “a bit of a hassle to get a seat.” --Zagat
22 7th Ave S
West Village
Chill Classy Fancy Late Night Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
Turks and Frogs is the West Village’s wine bar, epitomizing all the intimacy and novelty of this neighborhood. Turks and Frogs offers a wine list that is the envy of other wine bars, both spanning the world and satisfying even the discerning lover of wine.
323 W 11th St
#2
West Village
Chill Classy Fancy Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
This “transformed” NoHo bistro’s latest iteration is a “pleasant surprise” offering “tasty” upmarket French-Italian dishes and “sophisticated” cocktails, downed by a “lively”, “trendy” crowd; with its downstairs lounge and “party” vibe, it “fits the neighborhood to a T.” --Zagat
9 Great Jones St
NoHo
Classy Club Fancy Social Late Night Lively Pickup Romantic
Bar Restaurant
Primo “people-watching” abounds at this “fun”, all-day Bowery Hotel Italian that lures “scenesters” with a “romantic”, “country-chic” setting festooned with “hundreds of candles”, plus a sidewalk patio; “tasty” fare, “attentive service” and “fair prices” make the “no-rez” policy (except for hotel guests) less of a drag. --Zagat
335 Bowery
East Village
Chill Classy Social Romantic
Bar Restaurant
Missy Robbins’ “mind-blowing” housemade pastas and wood-fired entrees are declared “exactly what Italian food should be” at this “outstanding” arrival to the Williamsburg dining scene; the “spare-but-warm” space – complete with “lovely open kitchen”, “sweeping bar” and plenty of “buzz” – is overseen by an “excellent” staff, so the only real problem is “getting a reservation.” --Zagat
569 Union Ave
Williamsburg
Classy Romantic
Restaurant
The Dead Rabbit team is behind this Battery Park City resto-bar on Pier A, which harks back to the expat life in Havana with its highballs, punches and sours, accompanied by seafood-focused American fare. The space includes a wood-panelled main bar and a ‘lobby’ area. --Zagat
22 Battery Place
2nd Floor, Pier A Harbor House
Financial District
Chill Classy Fancy Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
A “neat find” down a “dark alley”, this atmospheric LES lounge “feels like a real speakeasy” with cocktails served in teacups and “beers covered in paper bags” -- “in case the Prohibition agents bust through the door”; though hardly hush-hush at this point, it maintains its “underground vibe” if you're “willing to play the game.” --Zagat
102 Norfolk St
Lower East Side
Chill Classy Late Night Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
This SoHo cocktail bar pours updated takes on classic drinks, plus a no-risk Bartender's Choice (you can send it back if it's not your thing). Short-rib sliders and other rich plates are also on offer in the downstairs space, designed with a mix of clean lines and weathered fixtures. --Zagat
158 Lafayette St
SoHo
Chill Classy Fancy Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
This “stylish” “trendsetter” in the NoMad Hotel draws a “chic crowd” that’s “blown away” by Daniel Humm’s “superb” American-European menu (the roast chicken is “one for the books”); “spot-on service” and a “beautifully designed” space spread out over several cozy rooms help distract from the “heavy” tabs. --Zagat
10 W 28th St
NoMad
Chill Classy Fancy Romantic Speakeasy
Restaurant Bar
An Acme vet is behind this retro West Village lounge evoking midcentury cocktail culture in distinct spaces: a horseshoe bar and tiki-inspired dining area on the main floor and a jazzy intimate bar down below. Small bites and burgers accompany classic or signature cocktails, the latter of which can be made with any spirit. P.S. there's also a retro cocktail bar downstairs called Slowly Shirley. --Zagat
121 W 10th St
West Village
Classy Fancy Late Night Lively Romantic Speakeasy
Bar
“Marvelous” “cucina rustica” pairs with a “well-crafted” wine list in “intimate farmhouse-inspired” surrounds that’ll “transport” you to a “Tuscan home” at this NoHo Med-Italian; if it gets “loud”, the downstairs wine cellar is a “beautiful” alternative, though it’s “not cheap” no matter where you sit. --Zagat
47 Bond St
NoHo
Chill Classy Fancy Romantic
Restaurant
Underground lounge where dark nooks & a waterfall lend a romantic, intimate vibe.
65 W 70th St
Upper West Side
Chill Classy Romantic
Restaurant Bar