Best cocktail bars on Reddit

"New place called Panacea 😍"

"Panacea on O'Connell Street"

"A wonderful little concept of batching drinks."

"Seconding Panacea! Super cool vibe."

"Panacea for sure!! No one better at the moment"

"For sure!! No one better at the moment."

"Panacea is legitness."

"Bar Pompette looks amazing and exactly what my SO would love."

"Bar Pompette just won best cocktail bar in Canada, check it out it's absolutely great."

"Bar Pompette would be my recommendation - great intimate atmosphere and excellent cocktails."

"Bar pompette."

"True cocktail bars: Bar Pompette, Bar Chef."

"[Maison Premiere](https://maisonpremiere.com/), [Fresh Kills](https://freshkillsbar.com/), and [Night of Joy](https://nightofjoybar.com/) are my top three picks."

"Maison Premiere in Williamsburg"

"Maison premiere."

"Maison premiere."

"Maison Premiere in Williamsburg."

"Is like a 30's speakeasy."

"Is really good as well."

"Hands down. It’s a little speak easy, and everything they put on their menu is awesome."

"Are two cool speakeasy style bars."

"If you’re going on a first date Mace is your place."

"Went to Mace somewhat recently and had two wonderful drinks."

"Mace, Thyme"

"Mace, Dante, Dear Irving, Martinys"

"CBD? Terrarium definitely."

"Terrarium and Foxtrot Unicorn. Service at both establishments is excellent."

"Terrarium on Howard St is worth checking out! It won the 2023 Winner for Cocktail Bar of the Year WA."

"Terrarium and Foxtrot Unicorn."

"The Snug is usually my go to for some tasty bevvies."

"The Snug is usually my go to for some tasty bevvies."

"The Snug, Ten Ten Room, Tac Room & The Grand."

"Is great but if you're there during prime cocktail hours it's extremely full and service is slow"

"My top 5: Death & co, attaboy, Dutch kills, Dante, and little branch"

"Highly recommend it."

"Death and Co, Amor y Amargo, Manhatta, Dante, Sunken Harbor Club."

"Press & Pony!!!!"

"Press and pony is my favorite. the service is amazing, drinks are super good and affordable, and the vibe is great."

"Press and Pony (small, but great drinks and atmosphere) "

"Oh and caretaker like everyone said."

"I highly recommend caretaker and deadshot."

"Hands down."

"Excellent quality and ambiance"

"Can't believe no one has mentioned Patent Pending yet."

"If you want a spectacular appetizer / bar bite to go with your cocktail"

"Fancier would be true laurel."

"Both are great, but I prefer PCH."

"Verve in Somerville."

"Verve in Somerville."

"Verve in Somerville is amazing."

"Century Grand on indian school and 28th street has the best cocktails in the entire state."

"Century Grand! They have three different cocktail experiences and they’re all great."

"Best in America: Century Grand."

"Parasol and swing was a long time favourite."

"I really like parasol and swing, great view!"

"I've always enjoyed parasol and swing."

"Le Lion and by far."

"Le Lion."

"Le Lion if you like a classic Speakeasy Bar."

"Farrands is incredible, staff are so lovely, they have just launched a new menu too."

"Farrands if you want really good cocktails."

"Great vibe, decor and cocktails."

"High spirits definitely - ox the manager is a bit of a genius."

"I love high spirits! absolutely lovely staff there and a huge selection of drinks."

"High Spirits really good!"

"Is really good."

"Absolutely wonderful. It has a great, quiet atmosphere and the drinks are unique, experimental and delicious."

"I like Public too."

"The current en vogue (and highest ranked spots) in NY atm"

"Tbh Crown shy has fantastic cocktails and theyre a michelin starred restaurant."

"Double Chicken Please."

"Detention's cocktail omakase is a fun date night as well."

"Both have delicious signature cocktails"

"Some of these are in restaurants: Detention"

"Dutch Kills is 🔥 And second the love for Sweetleaf on Center."

"!!"

"Is pretty good."

"Awesome place in an even awesomer location."

"Very very low key and underrated but, The Interval."

"My favorites are 1. the interval at long now."

"Is a great spot! Winning Colors is their best drink!!"

"Tack Room."

"Tack Room"

"I’d say lazy tiger. They use really interesting ingredients and techniques."

"In order: Lazy Tiger, Lucky Accomplice, Brass Bar, Planters House."

"Lazy Tiger (next to Yellowbelly) in the CWE"

"In addition to the aforementioned Apotheke, Raines, Dear Irving, and Clover Club: Temple Bar, LB, Blueprint, Barely Disfigured, Le Boudoir, Palmetto, Botanica at Widow Jane, Ponyboy, Dutch Kills."

"Apotheke (especially the one in China town), Shinjis."

"Apotheke, Bar Moga, the Up & Up, PDT, Angel's Share."

"Is a top-tier tiki bar."

"Fun, lots of good energy, fruity rum drinks, best Mai Tai"

"Jungle Bird !"

"Water bear has delicious drinks, however very spendy."

"Waterbear also has some great cocktails and if you're into whiskey, they have a great selection too."

"Shout out to Water Bear for a hot close second."

"Planters House for sure."

"Planter’s House and Brennan’s."

"Frazer's and Planter's House"

"Platypus, Planter’s House. Louie and Benevolent King also have some really good cocktails."

"Platypus is really good."

"Platypus in the Grove."

"Frazers in Benton Park"

"Frazers has some really fun cocktails!"

"Frazers by the brewery. Great bartenders, great food, great atmosphere."

"Has the best cocktail menu in town in my opinion."

"Has good cocktails and great food."

"Currently my favourite cocktail bar."

"El Koktel for sure, Feliks, Backroom, Weles, Kita Koguta."

"PCH and True Laurel were outstanding."

"I always recommend PCH (Pacific Cocktail Haven). Lots of Asian-inspired flavors, but overall creative and unique cocktails."

"You gotta go to Platform 18 at Central Grand."

"Platform 18 (inside Century Grand -immersive)."

"Smuggler’s Cove!"

"Destination bar."

"Best combo of high end food and cocktails IMO."

"Also would recommend Pretty Penny for a very good dinner + excellent cocktails."

"Ben Fiddich is amazing."

"Ben Fiddich is amazing."

"Sundry and Vice - bartenders love their craft here."

"Sundry and Vice: Amazing."

"Bar Gabányi (updated and modern classics)."

"The best Cocktail Bar in Town is Bar Gabányi."

"Sherry butt and Dirty dick are my top two 'high-end' bar."

"I love Sherry Butt and Resistance in le Marais."

"Attaboy"

"Love this community. Calling all the foodies in particular - name your fav cocktail bars."

"The best cocktail bar and probably the only true cocktail bar in destin."

"Sit by the monkey lamp and enjoy."

"Super into cocktails (worked in the industry) and I recently moved to OC from LA and have felt how much harder it can be to get excited about cocktails down here so I’m taking notes in this thread. That said I have some spots I love here! Strongwater was already mentioned but I can’t push it enough."

"If you like tiki, strong water."

"Seconding Martiny’s + DCP and adding Manhatta as well"

"Martiny's has incredible small plates, as does NR, Double Chicken Please, and Bar Goto."

"It’s widely regarded as one of the best rum bars in the world"

"Go to smugglers cove and go early for mind blowing rum drinks"

"Blind rabbit."

"Some of these are in restaurants: Blind Rabbit"

"Allusion is a lot of fun."

"You probably can’t get a reservation to Allusion at this point."

"Le Syndicat definitely."

"Le syndicat - only French spirits and hip-hop, great dive."

"Habana has one of the best ‘authentic’ mojitos ever."

"Some of these are in restaurants: Habana"

"Quartz serves some of the most creative cocktails I've ever had!"

"Quartz."

"If you do go and you're not allergic to it, try the Zombie."

"Is great imo"

"I really like Great American Craft Bar in RSM!"

"A little out-of-the-way but well worth it."

"Diamond Lil comes to mind for cocktails."

"Both in Greenpoint."

"Trick Dog"

"Trick Dog was great - they have a tiki menu right now."

"Comstock Saloon"

"Comstock Saloon for simple, classic cocktails prepared lovingly."

"Below Stairs. Beautiful little spot where the cocktail menu rotates."

"Below stairs is also really nice."

"Daddy Marmalades is the best in the city IMO."

"Daddy Marmalades, the gate or Malo would be my suggestions."

"I highly recommend caretaker and deadshot."

"Deadshot Ponsonby road"

"I really like Dear Irving."

"Every Friday Still 630 has a cocktail bar inside their distillery."

"Every Friday Still 630 has a cocktail bar inside their distillery from 5-9 PM."

"Chug Club if you want something special."

"You could try the chug club."

"Flo’s Wine Bar is amazing."

"Wine bars: Flo’s or Lolo."

"Its super cute and cozy inside, the cocktails and food are great!!"

"Is a great spot w good cocktails"

"If you like whiskey cocktail you should go to Rasputin. It’s amazing!!"

"Tried Rasputin as well and would keep it as a third option."

"Heavy martinis at Zam Zam (bring cash)."

"Vacation in Downtown Santa Ana."

"Some of these are in restaurants: Vacation"

"Vacation Bar is the first that jumps to mind, haven’t been in a minute but it was always fun."

"I remember Vacation bar in DTSA had exceptional cocktails."

"Highball."

"Other spots with good drinks - Highball, Garden Bar, Little Rituals."

"Cowboys and Poodles in Costa Mesa is great!"

"Goldene Bar (updated and modern classics)."

"Schumann's Bar and Goldene Bar."

"Try Cocktail Brooklyn (formerly Bed Vyne Cocktail)."

"Try Cocktail Brooklyn."

"Smokestack, watermark, and tabula rasa are all nice too."

"Always Smokestack."

"Schumanns (classic)."

"Are you looking for a traditional cocktail bar (Schumanns, trader Vic’s)?"

"Churchill in the Castro, Holy water in Bernal heights."

"Churchill is a very cool gin bar!"

"Sweet Polly, Clover Club."

"Sweet Polly."

"The Maven, Angelica’s, or Below Stairs."

"Maven, call lane."

"The royale and the golden hoosier."

"Not seeing the Royale on here, they used to be one of the betters."

"Lopan Bar - Above an Asian fusion restaurant."

"I'd suggest going upstairs to LoPan Bar."

"Toca da Raposa (for a more modern vibe) and Red Frog (for a vintage decor)."

"Toca da Raposa, Red Frog, Vago"

"Suite 115 my recent new favourite."

"Check out Suite 115 on college. It’s new"

"Watermark in asbury park."

"Watermark, Below Stairs, Maven."

"Bourbon and Branch (requires reservation) and Alchemist are favorites of mine."

"Alchemist is not bad."

"Little Red Door - was incredibly underwhelming."

"I also really loved Danio (swanky), le syndicat (late night club vibe)."

"It's fun and should probably be mentioned if you want tiki bars."

"TR for how historic and cool it looks, drinks are meh."

"Margarita at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is a must try."

"Essen above 2nd Ave Deli has delicious, creative cocktails."

"Press Club Cocktail Bar in DC and The MacMillan Whisky Room in Mosaic District."

"Trummer’s in Clifton."

"Gyros Club has a few interesting ones."

"Tapisco and villa coucou/frankey’s bar."

"My fav is Writers Room Bar in the Park Hyatt hotel at Ave Road/Bloor."

"Sweetleaf Coffee & Cocktail Bar was pretty good a year ago."

"There's DK pub on 39th Ave."

"Love the Library Room at Royal York Hotel (great martini service)."

"Waterfront Club and Record Room are my personal favorites."

"I recommend an Italian restaurant, Oliva."

"Oyster Club and Orelle also have nice food alongside great cocktails."

"If you’re new to town check it out"

"Avoid Pitcher & Piano at all costs."