A mid-priced American bar in the Financial District. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for brunch, and mention evenings here.
87 rated American bars
Best American Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best American bars across 26 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 87 rated American bars in Manhattan, spread over 26 neighborhoods. London & Martin Co. in Financial District leads the list with a 4.8-star rating, and Financial District has the most to choose from (10).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include casual, social, classic, craft, 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 1 Rank 2 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.
Rank 3 A mid-priced American bar in East Harlem. Reviewers single out the staff, mention happy hour, and talk about the steaks.
Rank 4 A budget-friendly American bar on the Lower East Side. Reviewers single out the seafood and praise the service. Known for its Teriyaki Salmon Bento.
Rank 5 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 6 A mid-priced American bar in Greenwich Village. Reviewers single out the seafood, mention happy hour, and praise the service.
Rank 7 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 8 A mid-priced American bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention brunch here, praise the service, and talk about the American food.
Rank 9 A mid-priced American bar in Inwood. Reviewers suggest it for brunch, talk about the seafood, and come for the entertainment.
Rank 10 A mid-priced American bar in Morningside Heights. Reviewers single out the American food, come for the drinks, and mention friendly service.
Financial District
9 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 5 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 6 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 7 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 8 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 9 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Upper East Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Midtown
4 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 4 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Tribeca
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Upper West Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Meatpacking District
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 3 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Kips Bay
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Rank 2 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Social
- Classic
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - 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 London & Martin Co. in Financial District (4.8 stars), The Dead Rabbit in Financial District (4.7 stars) and Area Latina Bar & Grill in East Harlem (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most American bars?
Financial District has the most, with 10, followed by Midtown (9) and Hell's Kitchen (7).
Where can I find affordable American bars in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 American bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Simple NYC in Lower East Side, The GoGo Grill in Financial District and Puffy's Tavern in Tribeca.
How does Moodap rank American bars?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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