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Moodap covers 2216+ bars across 39 types and 42+ neighborhoods in Manhattan. Browse by type or take the Mood Match quiz to get matched to the perfect spot in 25 seconds.

What types of bars can I find in Manhattan?

Manhattan has 39 types of bars including American, Bar, Bar & grill, Beer bar, Beer garden, Chinese, Cocktail bar, Coffee/Tea, and more.

2216+ bars across 39 types

Best Bars & Nightlife in Manhattan, NYC (2026)

Discover the best bars across 43 Manhattan neighborhoods — ratings, reviews & mood-matched picks.

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Manhattan offers 2216+ rated bars across 39 distinct types — from American to Wine bar and everything in between. The top neighborhoods for bars include Midtown, Hell's Kitchen, Alphabet City, East Village, and Chelsea.

Browse by type below, explore the top neighborhoods, or take the Mood Match quiz to get a personalized recommendation in 25 seconds.

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American14+ spots · #1: Isla & Co. - Williamsburg Bar177+ spots · #1: III Pillars Bar & grill79+ spots · #1: ARC Beer bar108+ spots · #1: Belgian Beer Bar Beer garden6+ spots · #1: Brooklyn Beer Garden Chinese3+ spots · #1: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Cocktail bar462+ spots · #1: Chin Up Bar Coffee/Tea131+ spots · #1: La Messina Coffee House Deli21+ spots · #1: Hajis famous deli Dive bar79+ spots · #1: The Bar City Event venue3+ spots · #1: Social Cues B.S.A.French3+ spots · #1: Maison Provence Restaurant Gastropub16+ spots · #1: London & Martin Co.Gay bar7+ spots · #1: Kween Hookah bar45+ spots · #1: Eastside Story Irish pub61+ spots · #1: Blake's Tavern Italian9+ spots · #1: Scarpetta Japanese6+ spots · #1: Kinjo Jazz club5+ spots · #1: Bar Next Door at La Lanterna di Vittorio Karaoke bar52+ spots · #1: Crystal Korean4+ spots · #1: KARDEN Latin American10+ spots · #1: Inca Paisa Restaurant Astoria LGBTQ bar27+ spots · #1: Ty's Bar NYC Live music4+ spots · #1: St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club Lounge263+ spots · #1: a.lounge+bar at Hotel AKA NoMad Mediterranean9+ spots · #1: Pomp and Circumstance Mexican12+ spots · #1: Arre Sinaloa Nightclub9+ spots · #1: JOHNNY Pizza5+ spots · #1: Front Street Pizza Pub170+ spots · #1: United Restaurant & Tavern Restaurant26+ spots · #1: Nycbeerkegs.com - Premier Alcohol & Beer Delivery Service in NYC Rooftop bar40+ spots · #1: Daintree Sake bar3+ spots · #1: Sake Bar at Sushi Oku Seafood4+ spots · #1: Surf Bar Seafood Restaurant & Grill Sports bar111+ spots · #1: The Box Sports Bar Steakhouse6+ spots · #1: Empire Steak House Times Square Theater3+ spots · #1: Cocktail Magique Bar & Theatre by Company XIV Whiskey bar7+ spots · #1: Whiskey Bar Wine bar216+ spots · #1: PATULA Wine Bar

Top Neighborhoods for Bars

Midtown241 spots Hell's Kitchen122 spots Alphabet City109 spots East Village107 spots Chelsea94 spots Upper East Side91 spots Financial District73 spots Nolita69 spots West Village67 spots Upper West Side65 spots

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