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57 rated bars

Best Bars in Manhattan, NYC

The best bars across 26 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 57 rated bars in Manhattan, spread over 26 neighborhoods. DOLCE MOMENTO in Alphabet City leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Hudson Yards has the most to choose from (4).

Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include lively, social, industrial, upscale, and sophisticated. 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 Bars in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1DOLCE MOMENTO

    Alphabet City
    5.0 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced bar in Alphabet City, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers single out the staff, come for the drinks, and put the food first. Insider tip: Order the Dolce Nori roll, which is torched before serving.

  2. Rank 2Grand Central Terminal

    Midtown
    4.8 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced bar in Midtown, open until 2 AM most nights. Known for its burgers.

  3. Rank 3Bolzot

    Two Bridges
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bar in Two Bridges. Reviewers put the food first, come for the drinks, and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Order the dumplings.

  4. Rank 5BAR ao

    Lenox Hill
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  5. Rank 6Break Bar

    Hudson Yards
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bar in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention happy hour and say it handles big groups. Known for its beer flight (try 4 beers with 4 glasses- 4x the smashing).

  6. Rank 7Carmine Street Beers

    West Village
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bar in the West Village. Reviewers single out the drinks and say it is consistent.

  7. Rank 9Coppelia

    Meatpacking District
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bar in the Meatpacking District, open around the clock. Reviewers mention brunch here, suggest it for a date, and single out the food. Insider tip: Order the mixto frito if you want something light that still fills you up.

  8. Rank 10The Pony Bar

    Carnegie Hill
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced bar in Carnegie Hill. Reviewers single out the drinks, describe it as calm, and praise the service.

Hudson Yards

4 spots

Hudson Yards guide
  1. Rank 1Break Bar

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 3Delta 360 Sky Club

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 4MacGuffins Bar

    Indoor
    4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Chelsea

4 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 4The Grain

    Indoor
    4.0 out of 5, 9 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Social

Times Square

4 spots

Times Square guide
  1. Rank 1III Pillars

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2M Club New York

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social
    • Lounge

Alphabet City

3 spots

Alphabet City guide
  1. Rank 1DOLCE MOMENTO

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2B-Side

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Lively
    • Social

Midtown

3 spots

Midtown guide

Financial District

3 spots

Financial District guide
  1. Rank 2Norte

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 3The Hideaway Seaport

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5, 238 Google reviewsPrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Lenox Hill

3 spots

Lenox Hill guide
  1. Rank 1BAR ao

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Hex & Company

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 3Le Moulin à Café

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

West Village

3 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 3Bar Bolonat

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5, 3 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Social

Carnegie Hill

3 spots

Carnegie Hill guide
  1. Rank 1The Pony Bar

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

NoMad

3 spots

NoMad guide
  1. Rank 1Terraza New York

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.7 out of 5, 37 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Club

    Indoor/Outdoor
    5.0 out of 5, 2 Google reviews
    • Lively
    • Social
  3. Rank 3The Evelyn

    Indoor
    4.2 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social
    • Modern

Chinatown

3 spots

Chinatown guide
  1. Rank 1Round K

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Social
  2. Rank 3Elevate

    Indoor
    3.9 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social

Upper West Side

2 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 2Center Bar

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Social

Two Bridges

1 spots

Two Bridges guide
  1. Rank 1Bolzot

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

SoHo

1 spots

SoHo guide

Meatpacking District

1 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1Coppelia

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Koreatown

1 spots

Koreatown guide
  1. Rank 1The Ginger Man

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Social

Lower East Side

1 spots

Lower East Side guide

Greenwich Village

1 spots

Greenwich Village guide

Lincoln Square

1 spots

Lincoln Square guide

NoHo

1 spots

NoHo guide
  1. Rank 1288 Bar

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social

Flatiron

1 spots

Flatiron guide

Harlem

1 spots

Harlem guide

Upper East Side

1 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 1The East Wing

    Indoor
    4.1 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Social

Tribeca

1 spots

Tribeca guide

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars on Moodap are DOLCE MOMENTO in Alphabet City (5.0 stars), Grand Central Terminal in Midtown (4.8 stars) and Bolzot in Two Bridges (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most bars?
Hudson Yards has the most, with 4, followed by Chelsea (4) and Times Square (4).
Where can I find affordable bars in Manhattan?
2 of the 50 bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are B-Side in Alphabet City and West Park NYC Open Mic in Upper West Side.
How does Moodap rank 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? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.

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