Every year, 50 Best Bars drops their list of the best cocktail spots in North America. This year, New York City reigns supreme with eleven of the finest bars on the list. We’ve mapped them into the ultimate day‑long cocktail adventure—part exploration, part endurance test, part love letter to NYC barcraft.
We’ve curated the trail in geographical order so you can hit bars that are close together, enjoy the city without retracing your steps, and experience the perfect day of cocktails, views, and vibes. Start in Brooklyn, chase the sunset in Manhattan, and wrap up the evening with a flourish.
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Overstory
Aisha TylerYou ever watch a movie just for the flashy trailer—then the film moves you in a way you didn’t see coming? That’s Overstory. Sixty-four floors above the Financial District— no...
Overstory
Aisha TylerYou ever watch a movie just for the flashy trailer—then the film moves you in a way you didn’t see coming? That’s Overstory. Sixty-four floors above the Financial District— no...
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Clemente Bar
Aisha TylerTucked above the legendary Eleven Madison Park, Clemente feels like stepping into another world—where art, cocktails, and atmosphere blur together in a warm, amber glow. It’s moody, dramatic— a place...
Clemente Bar
Aisha TylerTucked above the legendary Eleven Madison Park, Clemente feels like stepping into another world—where art, cocktails, and atmosphere blur together in a warm, amber glow. It’s moody, dramatic— a place...
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Sip & Guzzle
Aisha TylerAlright, real talk: by the time we got to Sip & Guzzle, the team was… let’s just say, fully committed to the cause. The footage? A little fuzzy. But here’s...
Sip & Guzzle
Aisha TylerAlright, real talk: by the time we got to Sip & Guzzle, the team was… let’s just say, fully committed to the cause. The footage? A little fuzzy. But here’s...
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Angel's Share
Aisha TylerAngel’s Share still carries that hidden magic — a tucked-away speakeasy with a vibe that feels authentically Japanese. Step inside and the city noise falls away; it’s cozy, warm, and...
Angel's Share
Aisha TylerAngel’s Share still carries that hidden magic — a tucked-away speakeasy with a vibe that feels authentically Japanese. Step inside and the city noise falls away; it’s cozy, warm, and...
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Katana Kitten
Aisha TylerMasahiro Urushido, Katana Kitten’s owner, made his name as one of NYC’s most inventive bartenders — and here he’s built a playful, high-energy temple to Japanese-American cocktail culture. It’s equal...
Katana Kitten
Aisha TylerMasahiro Urushido, Katana Kitten’s owner, made his name as one of NYC’s most inventive bartenders — and here he’s built a playful, high-energy temple to Japanese-American cocktail culture. It’s equal...
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Dante
Aisha TylerStop #2 — Dante Dante is like an old friend — I’ve been coming here for years, and it never misses. It’s the West Village staple for day drinking, people-watching,...
Dante
Aisha TylerStop #2 — Dante Dante is like an old friend — I’ve been coming here for years, and it never misses. It’s the West Village staple for day drinking, people-watching,...
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Maison Premiere
Aisha TylerStop #1 — Maison Premiere We started at Maison Premiere, the perfect prologue. The space was flooded with natural light — clean, bright, almost cinematic — and the zinc-topped bar...
Maison Premiere
Aisha TylerStop #1 — Maison Premiere We started at Maison Premiere, the perfect prologue. The space was flooded with natural light — clean, bright, almost cinematic — and the zinc-topped bar...
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