Cocktail Bars reviews from 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."

"Attaboy, Little Branch. Basically any bar opened by Sasha Peteaske or alums."

"Any of the Sasha Petraske bars, so Attaboy, Little Branch, LB33, Dutch Kills and Fresh Kills"

"Attaboy. They don’t have a menu."

"Attaboy, maison, death and co, fresh kills, Raines"

"Dutch kills, attaboy, tooker alley"

"Attaboy"

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

"Highly recommend Billy Sunday, which is as good as Longman (my usual rec) with a much easier walk from Lula."

"Billy Sunday or whistler Whistler has music so not as intimate but the cocktails are incredible."

"Billy Sunday and Cara Cara are both excellent."

"Another vote for Billy Sunday op."

"I think Billy Sunday or Cara Cara are the best bets in the area."

"Billy Sunday is next door and is great."

"Billy Sunday."

"Bitters Social House with take out from the Japanese place next door!"

"Bitters Social House on State St. the bartenders there KNOW THEIR SHIT and are really fuckin great, too."

"Second Bitters Social House. Each bartender has at least one drink on the menu and they rotate seasonally."

"Bitters Social House has a good seasonal and regular menu, and will make anything off menu, if they have the ingredients."

"Some of their cocktails are so far out, including infusions, I really can’t imagine them being made anywhere else."

"Bitter Social House"

"[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."

"Maison Premiere in Williamsburg."

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

"Any of the Sasha Petraske bars, so Attaboy, Little Branch, LB33, Dutch Kills and Fresh Kills"

"Dutch Kills, Rum House (particularly when quiet), most good hotel bars, Raines Law Room, Dear Irving, Lantern's Keep."

"Dutch kills, attaboy, tooker alley"

"!!"

"Is pretty good."

"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."

"Dear Irving"

"Dear Irving on Gramercy is a great place. Drinks are pricey but strong AF."

"Dear Irving (either location)"

"I really like Dear Irving."

"Meadowlark in Logan Square! Also just placed on the 50 best bars list"

"The Meadowlark."

"Meadowlark has great drinks!"

"Meadowlark!! Get there at 5-5:30 when it opens because it gets busy."

"I've had the most memorable drinks at Meadowlark."

"La Licor! And second Cara Cara."

"Billy Sunday and Cara Cara are both excellent."

"Cara Cara is great but it’s def more standing room than intimate pre dinner drink."

"I think Billy Sunday or Cara Cara are the best bets in the area."

"Cara cara club is right next door and has solid drinks and bites."

"Attaboy, maison, death and co, fresh kills, Raines"

"Raines Law Room"

"Raines, Bemelman’s… Clover Club depending who’s working."

"Raines Law Room is great for this."

"Raines law room but the cocktails are better than the ambience."

"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."

"Bartenders at neighbors, 1618, and dram are mostly all very excellent at crafting cocktails and have the experience(certifications, industry camps, etc.) to back."

"Neighbors doesn't have the "polish" of D&D but their cocktail program is hyper creative and pushing a lot of boundaries."

"Go Neighbors and don't look back"

"Neighbors has never disappointed."

"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"

"Is a top-tier tiki bar."

"Jungle bird"

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

"Jungle Bird !"

"Clover club. Cocktails are delicious always."

"Clover Club"

"Clover Club is a good shout"

"Raines, Bemelman’s… Clover Club depending who’s working."

"Any of the Sasha Petraske bars, so Attaboy, Little Branch, LB33, Dutch Kills and Fresh Kills"

"Attaboy, maison, death and co, fresh kills, Raines"

"Fresh Kills"

"Fresh kills!"

"Rumba is a family friendly casual come-as-you-are spot with a great rum selection."

"Rumba has an extensive rum collection"

"Rumba and Monkey Bar off Gulf to Bay"

"Rumba and Inside Passage are both cool. I like their cocktails but not a big fan of the food."

"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."

"Oh and caretaker like everyone said."

"I highly recommend caretaker and deadshot."

"Hands down."

"Verve in Somerville."

"Verve in Somerville."

"Verve in Somerville is amazing."

"Attaboy, Little Branch. Basically any bar opened by Sasha Peteaske or alums."

"Any of the Sasha Petraske bars, so Attaboy, Little Branch, LB33, Dutch Kills and Fresh Kills"

"Little Branch"

"Excellent quality and ambiance"

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

"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."

"Standby for sure if you’re looking for something original done really well."

"Standby holds up to any of them"

"Star of the show: Standby. Phenomenal thematic menu with something for everyone."

"Bar Max walks the walk."

"Bar Max, Yacht Club and Champagne Tiger"

"Bar Max on colfax"

"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) "

"This place is such a vibe. Always delicious drinks, friendly staff, and a cool ambiance."

"Lady Jane is run by a gay GM/partner and many LGBTQ staff members. Very friendly and honestly possibly the best cocktails in town."

"Lady Jane!"

"Is really good."

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

"I like Public too."

"Parasol and swing was a long time favourite."

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

"I've always enjoyed parasol and swing."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"Perhaps surprisingly Martiny's, though their menu is so good it might be hard to tear yourself away from their menu"

"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!"

"Grey ghost has amazing drinks. everything is made from scratch and the burger there is great"

"Grey Ghost has food but I love their unique cocktails and atmosphere."

"My partner and I just went around Christmas time, we really enjoyed Grey Ghost."

"Le Lion and by far."

"Le Lion."

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

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

"Both have delicious signature cocktails"

"Some of these are in restaurants: Detention"

"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."

"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."

"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"

"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."

"Frazers in Benton Park"

"Frazers has some really fun cocktails!"

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

"Long Island Bar is a good shout"

"Long Island Bar. They know their stuff."

"Long island bar also"

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

"Platypus is really good."

"Platypus in the Grove."

"Planters House for sure."

"Planter’s House and Brennan’s."

"Frazer's and Planter's House"

"Ben Fiddich is amazing."

"Ben Fiddich is amazing."

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

"Sundry and Vice: Amazing."

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

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

"Bar Gabányi (updated and modern classics)."

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

"PCH and True Laurel were outstanding."

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

"Canon, noted previously"

"Hell yeah for Canon."

"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."

"Blueprint doesn't have that on the menu, but they've done it for me several times and I'm never sorry I asked."

"Blueprint is number 1 for me."

"Hell or High Water is a queer Tiki bar"

"Hell or High Water, downtown!"

"Electric Cure in Edgewater is super LGBTQ friendly, and their cocktails are delicious."

"Electric cure!"

"Attaboy, maison, death and co, fresh kills, Raines"

"Death and Co,, extremely knowledgeable folks behind the bar."

"Love Dead Rabbit!"

"Honestly surprised to not see Dead Rabbit listed yet, this is one of their big strong suits."

"Great list and I would second The Honeywell."

"The Honeywell"

"The Black Salt in Hamtramck is really neat as well and is drink only. Their cocktails are really pretty and even have a separate cocktail menu that you have to “cast a spell” with the drink you picked."

"Blacksalt would fit that vibe. It’s a darkly lit, witchy cocktail bar. Focus is cocktail forward with a sort of mystic atmosphere."

"Yes I also second The Honu!"

"You should try the honu in Dunedin, it’s a Polynesian/tiki restaurant and bar with an extensive rum list."

"The keisling. Best cocktail bar in the city. Bartenders are awesome"

"I also love the kiesling."

"I highly recommend caretaker and deadshot."

"Deadshot Ponsonby road"

"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."

"I really enjoyed the royal cocktail club! It was a fantastic bar."

"Royal cocktail club was cool!"

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

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

"Estereo! Great little bar on the corner of Milwaukee and Sacramento."

"Depending on weather, I might take my girl to Estereo or Scofflaw."

"Scofflaw and Cara Cara near Best Intentions are also fabulous cocktail bars"

"Scofflaw or Estereo"

"I love Nighthawk!"

"Also love nearby Nighthawk. more divey, but has some great cocktails if you go when the main bartender is there!"

"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."

"Catacomb 435 is a speakeasy that requires a reservation on busy nights. The bartenders make really amazing and creative drinks based on the customers' selections"

"Go to catacombs after to get a drink, get reservations now"

"Blind Tiger one night last trip, and went back 2 more times. Fantastic cocktails and bartenders."

"Blind Tiger is a bit more upscale."

"Most social of that vibe I’ve been to is easily Mister Paradise."

"Mister Paradise"

"Sfumato/ Castalia has an excellent vibe. Perfumery by day, really unique cocktail bar by evening. They pair the scents with their drinks."

"Enjoyed the unique cocktails at Castalia."

"Dram and Draught has the ingredients to make just about any drink you want"

"Dram and Draught is the answer to any inquiry about a well made drink, but it isn’t cheap!"

"Zig Zag, noted previously"

"Try Cocktail Brooklyn (formerly Bed Vyne Cocktail), Back Luck Bar, or Zig Zag."

"Monkey Bar never fails"

"Monkey Bar’s bar area is great for a midday cocktail!"

"Schumanns (classic)."

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

"Goldene Bar (updated and modern classics)."

"Schumann's Bar and Goldene Bar."

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

"Try Cocktail Brooklyn."

"Temple Records it's a very tiny bar that has been designed specifically for good acoustics."

"Temple records is probably what you're looking for. Small intimate listening bar with some fun Japanese inspired cocktails."

"GIA!"

"GIA, Dram and Draught."

"Whistler has music so not as intimate but the cocktails are incredible."

"I've always enjoyed going to The Whisler!"

"I really enjoyed La Licor"

"La Licor! And second Cara Cara."

"Lullaby. Staff has an extensive knowledge of CC"

"Lullaby."

"Sugar Monk (cocktails)"

"I enjoyed Sugar Monk and Honeywell when I went."

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

"Maven, call lane."

"HiFi or Sonder would be my choice in Dunedin."

"Sonders in Dunedin"

"The royale and the golden hoosier."

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

"Sweet Polly, Clover Club."

"Sweet Polly."

"Suite 115 my recent new favourite."

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

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

"Toca da Raposa, Red Frog, Vago"

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

"Alchemist is not bad."

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

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