These Are the Greatest Bars in New York Metropolis Proper Now—Together with Some T+L Editor Favorites

Contemporary off the 2025 version of North America’s 50 Greatest Bars, New York Metropolis as soon as once more proved why it’s one of many world’s biggest consuming cities. The annual awards, held on the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, unveiled its prestigious listing throughout a spectacular stay ceremony—and NYC dominated, claiming a powerful 11 spots within the prime 50, greater than every other vacation spot.

Superbueno, the Decrease East Aspect cantina celebrating Mexican-American heritage, held agency at No. 2 for the second yr in a row. The festive watering gap additionally clinched the coveted title of Greatest Bar in Northeast USA 2025, and co-owner Nacho Jimenez says it’s a testomony to his group’s onerous work—and to the ability of neighborhood.

“It’s an incredible honor, significantly to signify Mexican-American tradition within the bar world and have all these eyes on us,” he advised Journey + Leisure. “This recognition validates the onerous work our group does day in and time out, and the eagerness they’ve proven to our friends and to the model. It really means lots to carry onto each these titles in simply the 2 quick years that we’ve been open.”

Superbueno takes an elevated strategy to spotlighting Mexican id and flavors. “We’ve carved out an area for ourselves that didn’t beforehand exist,” Jimenez added. “Our drinks are impressed by iconic Mexican components and dishes, seen by way of the lens of a classy New York cocktail tradition.”

First-timers can anticipate a well-rounded menu that speaks to numerous palates, however for those who want a place to begin, go for the Vodka Y Soda (a vibrant and refreshing guava highball) or the Fresca Tonic (a gin, sotol, hazelnut tonic, and honeydew agua fresca creation) that additionally is available in a non-alcoholic model.

Rounding out the highest 10: The West Village’s Sip & Guzzle made a daring debut at No. 5—incomes the very best new entry recipient honors—and the Monetary District’s sky-high stunner Overstory got here in at No. 6. “Sip & Guzzle is such a enjoyable idea with scrumptious meals to pair with the top-notch drinks,” Susmita Baral, a senior editor at T+L stated. “Upstairs is Sip and downstairs is Guzzle—and each flooring have distinctive menus.”

For the primary time this yr, North America’s 50 Greatest Bars expanded its rankings to showcase venues listed from 51 to 100, additional celebrating the excellent expertise throughout the continent’s cocktail trade. Listed here are the opposite New York Metropolis bars acknowledged within the lineup—some T+L favorites from this listing embrace Worker’s Solely, Shinji’s, The Lengthy Island Bar.

• The Clemente Bar (No. 11)
• Martiny’s (No. 15)
• Worker’s Solely (No. 18): “It is nonetheless iconic in spite of everything these years and has the most effective steak tartare within the metropolis and extremely efficient martinis,” Paul Brady, T+L’s information director, stated.
• Double Hen Please (No. 19): “There’s no higher late-night meal than DCP’s French Toast cocktail and Scorching Honey hen sandwich on a pretzel roll,” Morgan Ashley Parker, T+L’s affiliate editorial director of commerce, stated. “I’m virtually drooling as I kind this.”
• Maison Premiere (No. 33): “Cheaper than shopping for a airplane ticket to New Orleans and at all times a good suggestion,” stated Brady of the New Orleans-style institution.
• Katana Kitten (No. 42)
• Angel’s Share (No. 43)
• Dante (No. 46)
• The Lifeless Rabbit (No. 57)
• Dante West Village (No. 60)
• The Lengthy Island Bar (No. 64): “Lengthy Island Bar is a Brooklyn establishment for a cause—the tiny cubicles and colourful string lights give it a comfortable, nostalgic vibe,” stated Kelly Hires, the affiliate director of brand name communications at T+L, stated. She recommends the ‘A Martini’ and the seasonal summer season frozen Pina Colada.
• Attaboy (No. 66)
• Bar Snack (No. 85): “This place feels such as you stepped into your uncle’s Texas basement within the ’70s … however he occurs to even be the most effective bartender round,” Parker stated. “I first got here for the snack-sized daiquiris that impressed the bar’s title, however I return for distinctive cocktails (ahem, Salad Negroni) and engaging bar snacks like spicy peanut butter noodles price canceling a dinner reservation so you may merely keep right here and drink extra.”
• Shinji’s (No. 90): “It is a bar in a small house with an enormous presence, giving patrons an opportunity to immerse themselves in a novel imaginative world with Japanese impressed cocktails and (very) contemporary seafood,” Kareema Bee, a senior video producer at T+L, stated.
• The Portrait Bar (No. 93)
• Paradise Misplaced (No. 95)
• Bar Contra (No. 98)