Best Bars & Nightlife in Upper East Side, Manhattan
91 top-rated bars & nightlife in Upper East Side, ranked by ratings, reviews, and insider tips. Find the perfect spot with mood-matched recommendations.
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“Museum Mile, Madison Avenue, and brunch that requires a reservation”
2nd Avenue is the real UES dining scene. Forget Madison — that's for shopping, not eating.
Top Ranked Bars & Nightlife in Upper East Side
Moodap PicksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research — February 2026
Bemelmans Bar
Cocktail bar
An iconic New York hideaway, renowned for nightly piano, late-night jazz and murals by Ludwig Bemelmans.
💡 Dress Code: As one of the best-dressed rooms on the Upper East Side, we kindly ask guests to dress f...
The Mark Bar
Lounge
The Mark Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.
💡 Go during happy hour for the best deals.
Reif's Bar
Dive bar
Founded by John and Tess Reif, Reifs Bar has been a family operated establishment serving the Yorkville neighborhood since 1942. Rarely will you find ...
💡 Happy Hour: $1 off every drink between 4-7 on Monday thru Friday. Backroom equipped with a pool tabl...
The Supply House
American
The Supply House is a popular american in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
💡 Go during happy hour for the best deals.
All Bars & Nightlife in Upper East Side
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Bar Vivant
Wine barBar Vivant is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, cozy interior, known for excellent service...
Private Chef NYC | JP Fine Foods LLC | Cocktail Catering NYC
Cocktail bar315 E 72nd St 10th fl, New York, NY 10021
Brows by Yalda
Bar335 East 86th St, New York, NY 10028
Allure Lingerie
Lounge1324 Lexington Ave # 3, New York, NY 10128
Bar Florine
Wine barrare and natural wine
Zofia's Hideout
Cocktail barZofia's Hideout is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Shaken Not Stirred
Cocktail barShaken Not Stirred is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, relaxed atmosphere, known for ex...
Ed’s Elbow Room
Wine barEd’s Elbow Room is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. ...
Avoca
Dive barAvoca is a popular dive bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
ARORA - L'art Du Cocktail
Cocktail barClassic NY Piano Cocktail Bar in Manhattan, NY
The Domino Room
Cocktail barThe Domino Room is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 5 reviews.
City Swiggers
Beer barCity Swiggers is a popular beer bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighbo...
Hendrickson's
Sports barWe are an Irish American sports bar on First Ave. We hope you come by and enjoy a perfect pint!
Sojourn Social
Cocktail barSojourn Social is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, american and steakhouse, relaxed atm...
The Alvin Public House
AmericanThe Alvin Public House is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused. Based on 10 reviews.
Killers Kiss Bar
Dive barPunk rock-themed dive bar on the Upper East Side with cheap beer, shot combos starting at $6, and great tunes. From the ...
Madame Bonté Wine Bar
Wine barMadame Bonté Wine Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphe...
City Hops Craft Beer and Wine Bar
Beer barCity Hops Craft Beer and Wine Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue. Based on 10 re...
Masseria East
Wine barItalian food on Manhattan's East side
The Last Word
Cocktail barThe Last Word is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, seafood, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Bondurants
Cocktail barBondurants is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, american, cozy interior. Based on 10 revie...
Jacques
Cocktail barAt Jacques Bar, expertly crafted cocktails are served by bartenders who know their guests' favorite orders the moment th...
The Hunterian
Cocktail barThe Hunterian is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, relaxed atmosp...
The Gaf
Dive barThe Gaf is a popular dive bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
Reif's Bar
Dive barFounded by John and Tess Reif, Reifs Bar has been a family operated establishment serving the Yorkville neighborhood sin...
Caledonia Bar
Dive barCaledonia Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused. Based on 10 reviews.
Plug Uglies UES
AmericanPlug Uglies UES is a popular american in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neigh...
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side)
Wine barVanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side) is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior, ...
Ryan's Daughter
Dive barRyan's Daughter is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, relaxed atmosphere, known for ex...
The Office Public House
Cocktail barThe Office Public House is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, latin, known for excellent ...
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites
Beer barThe Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, known for excellent ...
Oda House UES
Wine bar406 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021
Horn's Hook Tavern
AmericanHorn's Hook Tavern is a popular american in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the ne...
Bailey's Corner Pub
Dive barBailey's Corner Pub is a popular dive bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the n...
Trinity Pub
Dive barTrinity Pub is a popular dive bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborh...
Café Carlyle
LoungeExperience NYC from an enviable Upper East Side location. Indulge in remarkable privacy, luxury and impeccable service a...
Brandy's Piano Bar
LGBTQ barAn intimate Upper East Side piano bar with live music every night and no cover charge. A 40+ year NYC institution showca...
Dylan Murphy's
Dive barDylan Murphy's is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as american. Based on 10 reviews.
Club Macanudo
LoungeClub Macanudo is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service, upsc...
Sefton
Cocktail barSefton is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent se...
Meller’s Sports Hub and Grill
Sports barMeller’s Sports Hub and Grill is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, american, relaxed ...
The Toolbox Bar
Dive barThe Toolbox Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.
The Five Lamps
Dive barThe Five Lamps is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, mexican and american, relaxed atm...
Pil Pil
Wine barPil Pil is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as mexican and seafood, cozy interior, known for excellent ser...
Finnegan's Wake
Dive barFinnegan's Wake is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, american, known for excellent service...
Phil Hughes Bar
Dive barPhil Hughes Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue. Based on 10 reviews.
East End Bar & Grill
Sports barEast End Bar & Grill is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, american and steakhouse, relaxed atmos...
Biddys Pub
Dive barBiddys Pub is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, relaxed atmosphere, known for ex...
Bar Pleiades
Cocktail barBar Pleiades is a popular cocktail bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neig...
Tiramisu
Wine barUpper East Side Hidden Gem Authentic Italian Fare
Two E Bar/Lounge
LoungeOriginally built as the Gentleman's Library at The Pierre, Two E was redesigned by Alexandra Champalimaud to reflect the...
Treadwell Park
Beer barTreadwell Park is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, mexican and american, known for e...
Brady's
Sports barBrady's is a popular sports bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhoo...
Maruzzella
ItalianMaruzzella is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, italian, cozy interior. Based on 10 review...
The Penrose Bar
Dive barA cornerstone of the Upper East Side, The Penrose is your go-to for classic cocktails, great beer, and a food menu that ...
The Bar Room
Cocktail barThe Bar Room is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and american, high-energy atmosp...
Murphy's Law
Dive barMurphy's Law is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as deli sandwich, relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent...
Third Avenue Ale House
Dive barThe THIRD AVENUE ALE HOUSE has been open for over a decade on the corner of 92nd Street and Third Avenue. We proudly ser...
David Burke Tavern
Dive barDavid Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning Celebrity Chef David Burke. Occupying the first two ...
Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew
Beer barOlde City Cheesesteaks & Brew is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as steakhouse and deli sandwich, relaxed...
Uva
Wine barA New York City favorite, Uva welcomes you into a warm and relaxed atmosphere centered around quality Italian cuisine, a...
The Stumble Inn
Sports barThe Stumble Inn is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service...
128 Bar & Bistro
Cocktail bar128 Bar & Bistro is a popular cocktail bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the ...
Carlow East
Dive barCarlow East is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused. Based on 10 reviews.
Luke's Bar & Grill
Dive barLuke's Bar & Grill is a popular dive bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the ne...
Craft+Carry Upper East Side
Beer barStop by any of our locations and enjoy the feel of a tap room with the convenience and selection of your favorite bottle...
The Supply House
AmericanThe Supply House is a popular american in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neig...
Merchants Cigar Bar
LoungeMerchants Cigar Bar is a popular lounge in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the nei...
Bemelmans Bar
Cocktail barAn iconic New York hideaway, renowned for nightly piano, late-night jazz and murals by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Jeremy's
Cocktail barAt Jeremy's you will find a sophisticated vibrant energy that like-minded people can call home. It is the essence of New...
The Auction House
LoungeThe Auction House is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, relaxed at...
Calexico
Beer barCalexico is a popular beer bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood...
Keys & Heels
Cocktail barKeys & Heels is a popular cocktail bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neig...
Eli's Night Shift
Cocktail barEli's Night Shift is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, italian and american, relaxed atm...
Doc Watson's
Dive barWith 20 years of experience crafting cocktails and serving beers, our bartenders are here to make your visit to Docs Iri...
The East Wing
BarThe East Wing is not only our premiere party venue but our only free-standing party room complete with its own storefron...
Merrion Square Pub
Dive barMerrion Square Pub is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, american. Based on 10 reviews...
The District
Dive barThe District is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as mexican and seafood, cozy interior, known for excellen...
Dorrian's Red Hand (NYC)
Dive barFirst opening in 1960, Dorrian's Red Hand has been a staple of Manhattan's Upper East Side for decades, dutifully servin...
The Spotted Dog
AmericanThe Spotted Dog is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an activity venue, seafood and american, budget-fri...
Melody’s Piano Bar
Cocktail barMelody’s Piano Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent serv...
Vero Social
Wine barVero Social is the small, cozy spot that literally helped kick off New York City's obsession with Wine Bars
Serena's Wine Bar
Wine barSerena's Wine Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, italian and mediterranean, known for exce...
The Mark Bar
LoungeThe Mark Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service, upsca...
Somebody's Darling
Dive barNostalgic bar on the Upper East Side with 90s throwback decor, arcade games, photo booth, live music, and trivia nights....
Imperial Wines
Wine barImperial Wines is a popular wine bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighb...
Eat Drink & Be Merry Hospitality
Bar300 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Bar Felice
Wine barBar Felice, adjacent to Felice 83, is a lounge and full cocktail bar featuring Italian wines and a variety of Tuscan-ins...
Eli's Essentials And Wine Bar
Wine barEli's Essentials And Wine Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, french and brunch food, known...
Bonjour Crepes & Wine
Wine barA charming Parisian-style bistro specializing in crepes with a cozy intimate dining area and selection of wines and beer...
Le Bar Penelope
Cocktail barLe Bar Penelope is a popular cocktail bar in Upper East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the n...
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