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New York Bar Guide

No menu, all improvised. Tell the bartender what mood you're in and what spirits you like, and they'll build something just for you. Best accessed before midnight on weekdays.

The Top 50 in New York 50 bars

How this guide was made

Bars are chosen from public information: the bar's own menus and listings, press coverage and reader reviews. Hours, prices and door policies change, so confirm them with the bar before you go. Read our full methodology and editorial standards, or meet the editors behind the reviews.

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