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34 rated speakeasy bars
Best Speakeasy Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best speakeasy bars across 17 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 34 rated speakeasy bars in Manhattan, spread over 17 neighborhoods. RokuNana in Lower East Side leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (8).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include intimate, sophisticated, trendy, speakeasy, and classic. 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 Speakeasy Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 An upscale speakeasy bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the drinks, call the space cozy, and describe it as easy to miss.
Rank 3 A high-end speakeasy bar in Lincoln Square, open until 1 AM most nights. Insider tip: The intimate 45-seat lounge is discreet and exclusive; reservations recommended for Tuesday-Saturday evening visits.
Rank 4 An upscale speakeasy bar on the Lower East Side. Reviewers come for the drinks, describe a cozy room, and describe a high-energy crowd. Known for its Sake Cocktails.
Rank 5 - Intimate
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Rank 6 A budget-friendly speakeasy bar in Midtown. Reviewers call it tucked away, come for the drinks, and mention coming in small groups. Insider tip: Book with Resy. Known for its Taiwanese Breakfast.
Rank 7 A mid-priced speakeasy bar in the Financial District. Reviewers call the space cozy, describe it as easy to miss, and suggest it for an evening out. Known for its Green Banana cocktail.
Rank 8 An upscale speakeasy bar in Midtown. Reviewers single out the drinks, describe it as easy to miss, and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Book your Wildcard Bar reservation on Resy. Known for its Japanese whiskies and sake.
Rank 9 - Lively
- Social
Rank 10 An upscale speakeasy bar in Midtown. Reviewers mention coming in small groups, suggest it for an evening out, and talk about the brunch menu.
Midtown
8 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
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Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 3 - Intimate
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Rank 4 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 5 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 6 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 7 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 8 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Tribeca
3 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Lively
- Social
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Chinatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Lincoln Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Craft Cocktails
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Upper West Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
Frequently asked questions
What are the best speakeasy bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top speakeasy bars on Moodap are RokuNana in Lower East Side (4.9 stars), Bar 369 MIROKU in Hell's Kitchen (5.0 stars) and The Bar at Mandarin Oriental, New York in Lincoln Square (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most speakeasy bars?
Midtown has the most, with 8, followed by Tribeca (3) and Chelsea (3).
Where can I find affordable speakeasy bars in Manhattan?
1 of the 34 speakeasy bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is PARTEA LAB in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank speakeasy 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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