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Best Bars & Nightlife in Midtown, Manhattan

185 bars & nightlife in Midtown, sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

Midtown in a line

Power lunches near Grand Central, Broadway chaos near Times Square — one neighborhood, two speeds

Insider tip

The Oyster Bar in Grand Central has been there since 1913 and is the most underrated meal in Midtown.

Top ranked Bars & Nightlife in Midtown

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1

    Lounge

    Peacock Alley

    4.1 out of 5, 58 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Peacock Alley traces its roots to the original promenade that connected the Waldorf and Astoria hotels, a place to see and be seen. Reimagined for today, the cocktail program, developed by Jeff Bell, is inspired by iconic former guests and classic techniques.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  2. Rank 2

    Lounge

    King Cole Bar

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$$

    King Cole Bar is a popular lounge in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  3. Rank 3

    Sports bar

    Stout NYC

    4.3 out of 5Price level $$

    Stout NYC is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as american, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Bottomless Brunch @ FiDi, Grand Central & Bryant Park. Winter Olympics. Six Nations Rugby Championship. Make a Reservation. Let us host your next event.

    • Lively
    • Casual
    • Social
  4. Rank 4

    Cocktail bar

    Ophelia Lounge NYC

    4.4 out of 5Price level $$$

    Cocktail Lounge, Rooftop Bar and Food in New York, NY

    Insider tip: Restaurant Week, Social Hour, Late Night hours available. Private Events and Corporate & Private Events Packages offered. Gift Cards available.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  5. Rank 5

    Lounge

    The Bar at Baccarat Hotel

    4.2 out of 5, 222 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Beguiling and provocative, mysterious and offbeat, The Bar plays the foil to the adjacent Grand Salon. The Bar takes its visual cues from great American long bars of decades past, glamorous ballrooms of French hôtels particuliers and the royal stables at Versailles with distinctive barrel vaulting and natural-wood walls defining much of the space.

    Insider tip: Please be advised that reservations are not accepted and guests will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis, based upon availability.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  6. Rank 6

    Cocktail bar

    Pebble Bar

    4.3 out of 5Price level $$$

    Pebble Bar is a popular cocktail bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  7. Rank 7

    Rooftop bar

    Bar SixtyFive

    4.3 out of 5, 407 reviewsPrice level $$$$

    Bar SixtyFive is a entertainment in Midtown described by visitors as drinks-focused, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  8. Rank 8

    Cocktail bar

    Dear Irving on Broadway

    4.6 out of 5, 93 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Dear Irving on Broadway is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as food-focused, great outdoor space, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  9. Rank 9

    Lounge

    Pen Top

    4.3 out of 5, 615 reviewsPrice level $$

    Pen Top is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as drinks-focused, great outdoor space, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  10. Rank 10

    American

    Grand Central Oyster Bar

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$

    Grand Central Oyster Bar is a popular american in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic
  11. Rank 11

    Lounge

    The Champagne Bar

    4.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Overlooking Fifth Avenue and The Pulitzer Fountain, The Champagne Bar is a fabulously elegant dining venue. Celebrate by night with the finest champagne, caviar and wines. By day, indulge in freshly baked pastries, light gourmet fare, and specialty coffees.

    Insider tip: Overnight guests are invited to join us daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lite Fare is available until 10 p.m. and Cocktails are available until 11 p.m.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  12. Rank 12

    Lounge

    Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

    3.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as an entertainment venue, great outdoor space, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  13. Rank 13

    Sports bar

    Clinton Hall

    4.2 out of 5, 648 reviewsPrice level $$

    Clinton Hall introduces a unique and exciting craft beer adventure, otherwise known as SUPERCRAFT™. Featuring 20 draft beers on rotation served precisely to each Brew Masters specs thanks to our on-site Flux Capacitor.

    Insider tip: WINNER of Food Network's Food & Wine Festival at Burger Bash, voted best burger in NYC. Events include: Superbowl, UFC, NFL Sundays, NBA, Oktoberfest, University Of Miami Saturday Football, University of Arizona Football, Mixtape Bingo, Trivia Night. Book Your Event available. Masks are required upon entry and must be worn until you are seated at your table. Contactless takeout and delivery available.

    • Lively
    • Casual
    • Social
  14. Rank 14

    Lounge

    The Campbell

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    The Campbell is tucked in the southwest corner of Grand Central Terminal and is divided into three principal areas that provide distinctive guest experiences: The Campbell Bar, The Campbell Palm Court, and The Campbell Terrace.

    Insider tip: The Campbell is tucked in the southwest corner of Grand Central Terminal. Call 917-209-3440 for reservations.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  15. Rank 15

    Cocktail bar

    The Skylark - Rooftop Bar

    4.4 out of 5Price level $$$

    Specialty cocktails, dinner-by-the-bite, and iconic NYC views come together at The Skylark, an all-seasons cocktail lounge located in Midtown. Set 30 stories above 7th Avenue, the lounge boasts sweeping views of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards, and Times Square which will serve as the backdrop for your perfect night out or your next event.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  16. Rank 16

    Cocktail bar

    Vida Verde - Tequila Bar

    4.5 out of 5, 4,041 reviewsPrice level $$

    Roof Top Tequila Bar NYC. Featuring classic NYC cocktails and authentic Mexican cuisines

    Insider tip: MARGARITA MONDAYS, TACO TUESDAY, WINE WEDNESDAY, TEQUILA THURSDAYS, FRI & SAT FIESTAS, SANGRIA SUNDAYS. Menus include: Drinks, Main, Lunch Special, Happy Hour, Late Night. Private Events and Catering available.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  17. Rank 17

    Lounge

    Elsie Rooftop

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$$

    Elsie Rooftop is a popular lounge in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  18. Rank 18

    Lounge

    Upstairs

    4.2 out of 5, 1,064 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Take the express elevator from the street level and be transported to a breathtaking urban oasis thirty stories above Manhattan. Living green walls cascade down bronze panels framing the surrounding cityscape from every possible angle.

    Insider tip: The main rooftop can accommodate up to 200 guests and has a fully retractable glass roof so the space can be indoor or outdoor. Our private media lounge is ideal for smaller affairs of 40 guests or less and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual media, a private bar, and oversized windows offering Northern and Eastern views.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  19. Rank 19

    Rooftop bar

    Rosehill Rooftop

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$

    Rosehill Rooftop is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as an entertainment venue, great outdoor space, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Social
  20. Rank 20

    Lounge

    Castell Rooftop Lounge

    4.2 out of 5, 711 reviewsPrice level $$

    Escape to our rooftop bar oasis, a short walk from Bryant Park and Times Square. Enjoy cocktails and bites on our heated, covered patio or at the indoor granite bar.

    Insider tip: Happy Hour Monday - Friday, 4-6pm - $12 Classic Cocktails, $10 Select Wines, and $6 Select Beer. tini Tuesdays: Sipping-sized versions of your favorite tinis, served all night long for only $9. Private parties, corporate meetings/events, intimate wedding venue, rehearsals/showers available.

    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  21. Rank 21

    Rooftop bar

    Darling

    3.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Darling is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as drinks-focused, great outdoor space, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Social
    • Rooftop

All Bars & Nightlife in Midtown

Sorted by rating. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • 5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$

    731 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

    • Lively
    • Social
  • Sports bar

    Lexington Bar

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Lexington Bar is a popular sports bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Lively
    • Casual
    • Social
  • Cocktail bar

    Iroquois Bar

    5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Iroquois Bar is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as drinks-focused, hidden/speakeasy vibe.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • Cocktail bar

    Whiskey Blue

    5.0 out of 5, 7 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Whiskey Blue is a popular cocktail bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • Cocktail bar

    Seed Library NYC

    4.9 out of 5, 42 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Seed Library NYC is a bar in Flatiron described by visitors as food-focused, hidden/speakeasy vibe, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.8 out of 5, 6 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Clubhouse at Nordstrom is a popular cocktail bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Japanese-inspired tapas and wine bar in Midtown East offering small plates and curated wines.

    • Intimate
    • Trendy
    • Fusion
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    Turtle Bay Tavern is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as a cafe, seafood and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Local
  • 4.8 out of 5, 6 reviewsPrice level $$

    TALEA Beer Co. Grand Central is a bar in Midtown described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 6 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Specializing in steaks, grill and traditional American dishes, our location is the perfect destination for a business lunch, pre-theater dinner or group outing with family and friends.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic
  • Cocktail bar

    Drunk Shakespeare

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Drunk Shakespeare is a popular cocktail bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • Cocktail bar

    BA53MENT

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    BA53MENT is a hidden cocktail lounge and private event space, accessible through a discreet red door. Intimate and elevated, this 32-seat speakeasy invites guests into a world where handcrafted cocktails, sultry live music, and curated ambiance collide.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.8 out of 5, 90 reviewsPrice level $$

    920 7th Ave Suite 110, New York, NY 10019

    • Intimate
    • Relaxed
    • Romantic
  • Cocktail bar

    PARTEA LAB

    4.8 out of 5, 61 reviewsPrice level $

    PARTEA's signature cyberpunk night market turned speakeasy. Cocktails inspired by the tastes, sounds and smells of night markets across the world.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • Cocktail bar

    yakuni

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    yakuni is a popular cocktail bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    Located in Midtown East, The Horny Ram features creative twists on classic pub fare and innovative cocktails in the rustic, whimsical setting for which Real McCoy Hospitality Group is known.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Local
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Grand Central Terminal is one of the most-visited destinations in NYC for a reason: history, architecture, dining, and shopping, all under one magnificent roof.

    • Lively
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5, 104 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Savor an exceptional selection of prime steaks, each meticulously sourced and expertly prepared to elevate your dining experience. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of this central location as you indulge in a meal that embodies the sophistication and energy of New York City.

    • Intimate
    • Relaxed
    • Romantic
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $

    Named in homage to the Irish rebel John Devoy. John Devoys Bar & Kitchen offers a fusion of classic sophistication and contemporary flair. With an extensive selection of craft cocktails, curated wines, and artisanal beers, accompanied by delectable small plates, its the perfect destination for after-work gatherings or weekend outings.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Local
  • Cocktail bar

    Bartley Dunnes

    4.7 out of 5, 812 reviewsPrice level $$

    A Most Unusual Pub. Come and experience our cocktail bar in the heart of NYC! Weve got it all - art, music, delicious cocktails, and mouthwatering food.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $

    Casual bar and cafe in Midtown with affordable drinks, pub food, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe near Times Square.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Neighborhood Spot
  • Cocktail bar

    Backstage

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$$

    Come find us behind a classic NYC deli….if you can.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • Cocktail bar

    Stone & Soil

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$$

    Stone & Soil is a bar in Gramercy described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior, upscale. Based on 7 reviews.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy
  • 4.7 out of 5, 3,278 reviewsPrice level $$

    47 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Trendy

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