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The Sexiest Speakeasys in Manhattan
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items This guide is for those who crave a unique nightlife experience. If you enjoy the thrill of discovery and appreciate expertly crafted cocktails in an intimate setting, then these Manhattan speakeasies are for you!
Orient Express Cocktail Bar is a cozy, West Village cocktail bar offering a menu of well-made drinks in an intimate setting. One of my favorite spots to visit on a chilly night.
Orient Express Cocktail Bar
The Raines Law Room is a popular NYC cocktail bar known for its speakeasy vibe and expertly crafted drinks. Opened in 2008, it channels the Prohibition era with a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Named after the 19th-century Raines Law, which restricted al...
The Raines Law Room
Tucked in the West Village, Employees Only is a cocktail mecca where expert mixologists craft legendary drinks in an intimate, vintage-inspired setting. With theatrical touches like a fortune teller and impeccable cocktails, it remains a must-visit s...
Employees Only - Location
Death & Co is a pioneering cocktail destination in New York City's East Village that revolutionized the craft cocktail scene since its 2006 opening. This dark, moody bar feels like an elegant speakeasy, with intimate seating and a library-like at...
Death & Co
Uniquely situated inside Crif Dogs, a beloved hot dog restaurant in the East Village, Please Don't Tell is an iconic and innovative cocktail bar, and is famous for its secretive and unconventional entrance. To enter PDT, patrons must walk into Crif D...
Cocktail Bar | New York City | Please Don’t Tell
Hidden behind an unassuming toy store facade on Norfolk Street, this secret bar offers a glimpse into the clandestine drinking culture of the 1920s. The Back Room, nestled on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is one of New York City's few remaining a...
The Back Room
This subterranean speakeasy defies expectations with its moody ambiance—soft, dim lighting casts a mysterious glow over the space, while vibrant neon accents and a glittering disco ball add a playful, retro-chic touch. Nestled beneath the bustling 50...
Nothing Really Matters
Little Branch is a cozy, intimate cocktail bar in New York City, known for its classic cocktails and speakeasy atmosphere. Located in the West Village, the bar offers expertly crafted drinks with a focus on high-quality ingredients and old-school tec...
Little Branch - A Hidden Gem Speakeasy in New York City
Patent Pending is a trendy cocktail bar in NYC’s Flatiron District, known for its creative drinks and inventive twist on classic cocktails. Its name reflects a nod to innovation, with unique drinks and playful, experimental ingredients. The bar combi...
Patent Pending
Located in Chelsea, Bathtub Gin is a stylish speakeasy, inspired by Prohibition-era bars. Known for its classic cocktails and intimate atmosphere, it offers a cozy yet upscale setting with expertly crafted drinks, making it a favorite for cocktail lo...
Bathtub Gin
Located above Five Guys in the West Village, The Garrett is a hidden cocktail bar known for its cozy vibe and creative cocktails. It offers a laid-back, intimate setting with vintage-inspired decor and is a popular spot for quality drinks in a discre...
The Garret
Beauty & Essex in NYC is a unique dining experience disguised as a pawn shop, where you enter through a seemingly ordinary storefront filled with vintage treasures. Behind it you discover a stylish restaurant and lounge serving globally-inspired ...
Beauty & Essex
The Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store, is a lively bar within The Ragtrader, and offers a more casual and energetic atmosphere, serving up pre dinner cocktails.
The Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store Inside The Ragtrader
Originally founded in 1993, Angel's Share is a legendary speakeasy in the West Village. Known for its exquisite cocktails and intimate atmosphere, it gained a cult following for its unique blend of Japanese izakaya service and a romantic, Renaissance...
Angel's Share
George Bang Bang is a sophisticated speakeasy tucked behind the renowned Korean restaurant, Okdongsik. This hidden gem boasts a dimly lit, intimate atmosphere with a sexy red glow, perfect for a special occasion. The cocktail menu features creative a...
George Bang Bang