My favorite bars 2026

Grant

Favorite bars with personal notes on drinks and experiences

7 spots • 0 followers • Updated Sep 19 • New York

The Portrait Bar

Bar • New York • 1 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

"hard to go wrong with the barrio getsemani or the elmhurst. And don't sleep on the burger"

The Portrait Bar, Bar in Chelsea

BAR GOTO

Bar • New York • 245 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002, United States

"still a classic all these years later. Get the Kyoto old fashioned"

BAR GOTO, Bar in Lower East Side

Overstory

American • New York • 70 Pine St 64th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA

"yes it's at the top of a skyscraper and a pain in the ass to get to but the views are worth it"

Overstory, American in Financial District

Manhatta

American • New York • 28 Liberty St 60th floor, New York, NY 10005, United States

"similar to Overstory, at the top of a skyscraper, but great views, cocktails, and food"

Manhatta, American in Financial District

Maison Premiere

Seafood • Brooklyn • 298 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

"if the mood for martinis and quality oysters strikes at 2am"

Maison Premiere, Seafood in Williamsburg

Dear Irving Gramercy

Bar • New York • 55 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

"another classic that still slaps ten years later"

Dear Irving Gramercy, Bar in East Village

Clover Club

Bar • Brooklyn • 210 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

"yet another classic. Damn their martinis are good"

Clover Club, Bar in Carroll Gardens

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