10 cocktail bars in Meatpacking District

Best Cocktail Bars in Meatpacking District (2026)

Top-rated cocktail bars in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

Meatpacking District is home to 10 rated cocktail bars. Employees Only leads the list with a 4.2-star rating across 3,085 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$$. Popular vibes include speakeasy, late-night, craft-cocktails, lively.

Employees OnlyEditor's Pick

Award-winning speakeasy and restaurant in the heart of the West Village, open since 2004. Known for flawlessly executed cocktails and elevated food in a beautiful art deco space. Named Worlds Best Cocktail Bar and ranked #4 on Worlds 50 Best Bars. Open daily 6pm-4am, kitchen until 3am.

★ 4.23,085 reviews$$$Indoor510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

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“Arrive before 7pm to avoid the line. The fortune teller at the entrance is real.”

Katana KittenEditor's Pick

Katana Kitten is a bar in Meatpacking District described by visitors as drinks-focused, japanese, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.51,161 reviews$$Indoor531 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Little BranchEditor's Pick

Little Branch is a bar in Meatpacking District described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.4896 reviews$$$Indoor20 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

“Easy to walk past — look for the entrance carefully”

Coffee + Cocktails

Welcoming our local intellectuals that crave more from their coffee, enjoy an elevated experience over the perfect espresso paired with an extraordinary location-inspired cocktail. Sit in our open-air lounge and transport yourself to the cobblestone streets of Paris, Italy, or Spain where every day is enhanced by the taste from a local barista or mixologist.

★ 4.5160 reviewsIndoor18 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014

“Walk-ins are welcome but seating is limited. Please use SevenRooms or email dining@theghg.com to make a reservation. Dine al fresco all year round with covered patio seating and heated dining in the cooler months.”

Entwine Cocktail Bar

An intimate wine and cocktail bar in the West Village. Locally-sourced and seasonal cocktails made with fresh locally-sourced ingredients.

★ 4.50Indoor765 Washington St, New York, NY 10014

“Dress up to get in the groove for a drink in our quaint wine and cocktail bar. Revel in the night with daily changing events and live music.”

Dante West Village

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★ 4.51,170 reviews$$$Indoor551 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

“Martini Hour $10 between 3pm and 5pm. Breakfast served Monday through Friday from 10:00am-11:45am. A La Carte menu available 12:00pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday & from 5pm on Saturday & Sunday. Brunch served Saturday, Sunday & public holidays from 10am - 4pm. Bottled Cocktails To-Go available. Cocktail Classes offered.”

Orient Express Cocktail Bar

Upon entering our bar in the West Village neighborhood, it will feel as though you are being transported back in time. Our location puts us in walking distance to both Abingdon Square Park and Bleecker Playground, as well as not too far from the Meatpacking District.

★ 4.4321 reviews$$Indoor325 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014

“Make A Reservation, Book An Event”

Dandelion

★ 4.20Indoor115 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

Wallsé Next Door

A Viennese-inspired cocktail bar from the team at Wallsé in the West Village, NYC.

★ 4.10Indoor713 Washington St, New York, NY 10014

Gansevoort Rooftop

Gansevoort Rooftop is a bar in Meatpacking District described by visitors as an entertainment venue, seafood and japanese, great outdoor space. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 3.5178 reviewsIndoor18 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014

“Grab an outdoor seat when weather permits”

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Employees Only is one of the highest rated cocktail bar bars in Meatpacking District, with a 4.2-star rating. See the full rankings above.

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