Rank 1Uptown Bourbon
Hamilton Heights
4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced whiskey bar in Hamilton Heights, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers come for the drinks and call it quiet and relaxed.
6 rated whiskey bars
Best Whiskey Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best whiskey bars across 5 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 6 rated whiskey bars in Manhattan, spread over 5 neighborhoods. Uptown Bourbon in Hamilton Heights leads the list with a 4.6-star rating, and East Village has the most to choose from (2).
Prices run from $$ to $$. Common vibes include lively, social, casual, neighborhood-spot, and lounge. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 6 Whiskey Bars in Manhattan
Rank 2Whiskey Bar
Times Square5.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Social
Rank 3Whiskey Cellar NYC
East Village4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced whiskey bar in the East Village. Reviewers say it handles big groups, call the space cozy, and single out the staff. Known for its Pastry Puffs & Caviar.
Rank 4Whiskey Town
East Village4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 5Whiskey Roxx
Gramercy4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced whiskey bar in Gramercy. Reviewers describe a loud, buzzing room, mention friendly service, and suggest it for an afternoon. Insider tip: Gets packed on weekends — go on a weeknight for a better experience. Known for its handcrafted whiskey cocktails.
Rank 6Whiskey Trader
Midtown4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced whiskey bar in Midtown. Reviewers come for the drinks, describe a cozy room, and mention the entertainment.
East Village
2 spots
Rank 1Whiskey Cellar NYC
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Rank 2Whiskey Town
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1Uptown Bourbon
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Whiskey Bar
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Lively
- Social
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1Whiskey Roxx
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Casual
- Neighborhood Spot
Midtown
1 spots
Rank 1Whiskey Trader
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best whiskey bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top whiskey bars on Moodap are Uptown Bourbon in Hamilton Heights (4.6 stars), Whiskey Bar in Times Square (5.0 stars) and Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village (4.4 stars). The full top 6 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most whiskey bars?
East Village has the most, with 2, followed by Hamilton Heights (1) and Midtown (1).
How does Moodap rank whiskey bars?
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