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Best Bars & Nightlife in Kips Bay, Manhattan

32 top-rated bars & nightlife in Kips Bay, ranked by ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Find the perfect spot with mood-matched recommendations.

Low-key. Well-fed. Unbothered.

32 venues found — browse ratings, vibes, and insider tips.

“Quietly doing its own thing between Gramercy and Murray Hill”

Insider Tip

Curry Hill spills into Kips Bay. The Indian food here is world-class and half the price of Midtown.

Top Ranked Bars & Nightlife in Kips Bay

Moodap Picks

Curated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research — February 2026

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Paddy Reilly's Music Bar

Paddy Reilly's Music Bar

4.5 ★$$

Dive bar

The ultimate Irish Pub experience in the heart of Manhattan. Pulling pints since 1986.

💡 HAPPY HOUR Mon - Sat: 11am - 7pm, Sun: Noon - Midnight. Happy Sunday: Happy Hour Prices ALL DAY. LIV...

CasualLivelyLocal
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Broken Shaker

Broken Shaker

4.2 ★$$

Cocktail bar

Broken Shaker is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as drinks-focused, great outdoor space, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

💡 Happy hour is popular with reviewers. Considered a hidden gem by regulars.

IntimateSophisticatedTrendy

All Bars & Nightlife in Kips Bay

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DRINK33

Cocktail bar

DRINK is where celebrity ink, high-proof mixology, and a chef-led kitchen collide in a sanctuary of polished rebellion. ...

TrendyUpscaleNightlife
4.9 ★
0
$$$

Mr B bar

Wine bar

a brand-new Italian bar in the heart of NYC. Located at 231 E 33rd St, we bring the warmth of Italian hospitality, servi...

CozyCasualNeighborhood Spot
4.9 ★
47 reviews
$$

Ernie O'Malley's

American

Ernie OMalleys is a venue that comprises two sections. The front bar area features a vintage sports aesthetic that combi...

CasualSocialClassic
4.8 ★
0
$$

Blue Mountain (Sushi, Bar&Lounge)

Lounge

Blue Mountain, a recently opened sushi and Asian fusion restaurant in Murray Hill, offers a distinctive dining experienc...

TrendyUpscaleLively
4.8 ★
0
$$$

Heena’s Threading Salon Kips Bay

Bar

425 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10010

LivelySocial
4.8 ★
161 reviews
$$

El Pingüino

Bar

Spanish Seafood Bar & Restaurant

LivelySocial
4.7 ★
214 reviews
$$

Tara Rose| NYC

Cocktail bar

At Tara Rose, our Craft Cocktails are meticulously defined by fresh ingredients, quality Irish spirits, and conscious cr...

IntimateSophisticatedTrendy
4.7 ★
0
$$$

Buddy's

Sports bar

Buddy's is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as food-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

CasualSports BarLively
4.6 ★
0
$$

Craft+Carry Murray Hill

Beer bar

Craft+Carry Murray Hill is a bar in Murray Hill described by visitors as drinks-focused, known for excellent service. Ba...

LivelySocial
4.6 ★
0
$$

Sundays Well

American

Sundays Well is a gastropub located in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, serving locally sourced food, craft beers...

CasualSocialClassic
4.6 ★
0
$$

The Flying Cock

Dive bar

We are a fun, lively, yet cozy bar nestled in the heart of NYCs Murray Hill.

CasualLivelyLocal
4.5 ★
0
$$

The Factory 380

Lounge

The Factory 380 is an Andy Warhol-themed retrolicious bar in Manhattan. At night Bar, Restaurant, Cocktails, Dj and spar...

TrendyUpscaleLively
4.5 ★
0
$$$

Bar Calico

Cocktail bar

a neighborhood cocktail bar inspired by the American southwest. Bar Calico takes its name from this painting, and its fl...

IntimateSophisticatedTrendy
4.5 ★
0
$$$

Fresh Kills Bar

Cocktail bar

Fresh Kills serves meticulously and fastidiously-crafted cocktails with fresh ingredients, housemade syrups, hand-cut ic...

IntimateSophisticatedTrendy
4.5 ★
635 reviews
$$

Paddy Reilly's Music Bar

Dive bar

The ultimate Irish Pub experience in the heart of Manhattan. Pulling pints since 1986.

CasualLivelyLocal
4.5 ★
0
$$

The Gem Saloon

Dive bar

The Gem Saloon is a modern day American saloon with daily happy hour and specials. Large horseshoe bar on the main floor...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.4 ★
0
$

Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails

Lounge

Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails has been a neighborhood favorite since 2015, proudly ranked among NYCs best new bars. We s...

TrendyUpscaleLively
4.4 ★
0
$

Bella Union

American

Bella Union is a bar in Murray Hill described by visitors as food-focused, great outdoor space, known for excellent serv...

CasualSocialClassic
4.4 ★
0
$$

Banc Cafe

Dive bar

our vibrant restaurant offers an unforgettable fusion of classic American flavors, live music, and an extensive libation...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.4 ★
0
$

Lyndon Bar

Dive bar

Cheap Beer ⬥ Punk Rock ⬥ Kips Bay ⬥ New York City

CasualLivelyLocal
4.4 ★
0
$

Fáilte

Dive bar

Fáilte is a bar in Murray Hill described by visitors as known for excellent service, consistently well-reviewed. Based o...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.4 ★
0
$

Union Pool

Bar

Union Pool is a bar in Kips Bay described by visitors as an entertainment venue, mexican, great outdoor space. Based on ...

LivelySocial
4.3 ★
2209 reviews
$

Tea Bar

Bubble tea

Tea Bar is a popular bubble tea in Kips Bay, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

LivelySocial
4.3 ★
0
$$

Sally's Bar

Dive bar

Sally's Bar is a bar in Murray Hill described by visitors as relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service, budget-fri...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.3 ★
0
$

Fitzgerald's Pub

Dive bar

Fitzgerald's Pub is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as an activity venue, american, high-energy atmosphere. Base...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.3 ★
0
$

The Crooked Knife

Dive bar

Neighborhood bar in the heart of Kips Bay serving bottomless brunch 7 days a week.

CasualLivelyLocal
4.2 ★
0
$

Broken Shaker

Cocktail bar

Broken Shaker is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as drinks-focused, great outdoor space, relaxed atmosphere. Bas...

IntimateSophisticatedTrendy
4.2 ★
738 reviews
$$

Dog & Bone

Dive bar

Dog & Bone was inspired by an English Bulldog named Winston, and the East London term for phone. We are a neighborhood e...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.2 ★
0
$

Common Country Bar

Lounge

Introducing Common Country, brought to you by the creators of Common Ground Bar. Common Country is your new go-to spot f...

TrendyUpscaleLively
4.2 ★
0
$$$

Blue Haven East

Dive bar

Located on 493 3rd Avenue, in New York, Blue Haven blurs the line between upscale NYC sports bar and draught beer pub, o...

CasualLivelyLocal
4.2 ★
0
$

Lucky Lyndon

Dive Bar

Hole-in-the-wall punk rock dive bar in Kips Bay. Cheap beer, strong drinks, and a no-frills atmosphere between 3rd Ave a...

Dive BarPunk RockCheap Drinks
4.0 ★
0
$

Smoke N Beer Shop

Beer bar

Smoke N Beer Shop is a popular beer bar in Kips Bay, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborho...

LivelySocial
3.9 ★
0
$$

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