Rank 1Inwood Bar & Grill
Inwood
4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced American bar in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention the entertainment and describe a high-energy crowd.
82 rated American bars
Best American Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best American bars across 25 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 82 rated American bars in Manhattan, spread over 25 neighborhoods. Inwood Bar & Grill in Inwood leads the list with a 4.8-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (9).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include casual, social, classic, lively, and sports. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 American Bars in Manhattan
Rank 2Benny John's Bar and Grill
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale American bar in Midtown. Known for its steaks.
Rank 3London & Martin Co.
Financial District4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in the Financial District. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for brunch, and mention evenings here.
Rank 4The Dead Rabbit
Financial District4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in the Financial District, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe a laid-back café feel, come for the drinks, and single out the American food. Insider tip: Book a reservation, since a long line forms outside on Saturday nights.
Rank 5Ernie O'Malley's
Kips Bay4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in Kips Bay, open until 2 AM most nights and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention the things to do, come for the drinks, and come for happy hour.
Rank 6The Grisly Pear - Midtown
Midtown4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in Midtown. Known for its Hot and Fresh.
Rank 7Area Latina Bar & Grill
East Harlem4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in East Harlem. Reviewers single out the staff, mention happy hour, and talk about the steaks.
Rank 8The Alvin Public House
Upper East Side4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 9Mermaid Oyster Bar
Greenwich Village4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced American bar in Greenwich Village. Reviewers single out the seafood, mention happy hour, and praise the service.
Rank 10Lux Bar and Grill
Hamilton Heights4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$A high-end American bar in Hamilton Heights, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers single out the food, suggest it for a few friends, and mention coming on a date.
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1Benny John's Bar and Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2The Grisly Pear - Midtown
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Foxy John's Bar & Kitchen
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4Sean's Bar & Kitchen
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5St. Pat's Bar & Grill NYC
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 6Bloom's Tavern
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Financial District
6 spots
Rank 1London & Martin Co.
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2The Dead Rabbit
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Half Moon
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4Carragher's
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Buttonwood Restaurant and Bar
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 6Mr.ExotiX
Indoor4.3 out of 5, 12 Google reviews- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hell's Kitchen
6 spots
Rank 1Mom's Kitchen and Bar
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Alfie's Kitchen & Craft Beer Bar
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Fusion Bar and Grill Peruvian/Mexican
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4Valhalla NYC
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5Gossip
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 6The Joyce Public House
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Inwood
4 spots
Rank 1Inwood Bar & Grill
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2420 Bar & Lounge
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Bravo56 NYC
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4Tryon Public House
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Kips Bay
3 spots
Rank 1Ernie O'Malley's
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Sundays Well
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Bella Union
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Upper East Side
3 spots
Rank 1The Alvin Public House
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Horn's Hook Tavern
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3Plug Uglies UES
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1Mermaid Oyster Bar
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3The Folly
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Area Latina Bar & Grill
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Teddy's F&B Bar & Grill
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1Harlem Poke
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Red Rooster Harlem
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1Jacob's Pickles
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Hi Life Bar & Grill
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1Pokeworks
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2Bourbon and Branch
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1McCarthy's Pub NYC
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2The Long Acre Tavern
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Tribeca
2 spots
Rank 1Puffy's Tavern
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2ARC
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1Lux Bar and Grill
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Lively
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1upstate craft beer & oyster bar
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1Fairfax
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1The Expat
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Captain's Bar and Grill
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1Old Town Bar
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1Corner Bistro
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Social
- Classic
Frequently asked questions
What are the best American bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top American bars on Moodap are Inwood Bar & Grill in Inwood (4.8 stars), Benny John's Bar and Grill in Midtown (4.8 stars) and London & Martin Co. in Financial District (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most American bars?
Midtown has the most, with 9, followed by Financial District (8) and Hell's Kitchen (7).
Where can I find affordable American bars in Manhattan?
1 of the 50 American bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is Puffy's Tavern in Tribeca.
How does Moodap rank American bars?
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