21 cocktail bars in Upper East Side

Best Cocktail Bars in Upper East Side (2026)

Top-rated cocktail bars in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

Upper East Side is home to 21 rated cocktail bars. Bemelmans Bar leads the list with a 4.3-star rating across 833 reviews. Prices range from $$ to $$$$. Popular vibes include upscale, iconic, live-music, date-night.

Bemelmans BarEditor's Pick

An iconic New York hideaway, renowned for nightly piano, late-night jazz and murals by Ludwig Bemelmans.

★ 4.3833 reviews$$$$Indoor35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

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“Dress Code: As one of the best-dressed rooms on the Upper East Side, we kindly ask guests to dress for the occasion. Athletic and casual leisure wear are better suited for other settings. At our discretion, we may suggest guests modify their attire or join us at another time. Live Music: A cover charge applies starting at 5:30 pm with the pianists opening set, followed by the jazz trio from 9:00 pm onward. Tables: USD25* - USD35* per person. The Bar: USD20* - USD25* per person.”

Shaken Not Stirred

Shaken Not Stirred is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.9572 reviewsIndoor1113 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065

Zofia's Hideout

Zofia's Hideout is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.950 reviewsIndoor301 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028

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

The Domino Room

The Domino Room is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 5 reviews.

★ 4.85 reviewsIndoor1640 2nd Ave Upstairs, New York, NY 10028

ARORA - L'art Du Cocktail

Classic NY Piano Cocktail Bar in Manhattan, NY

★ 4.8229 reviews$$$Indoor505 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

“Live TRIO Performance Every Friday 7-11 PM”

Sojourn Social

Sojourn Social is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, american and steakhouse, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.7522 reviews$$Indoor1708 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

The Last Word

The Last Word is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, seafood, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.7669 reviews$$$Indoor31-30 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105

“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”

Jacques

At Jacques Bar, expertly crafted cocktails are served by bartenders who know their guests' favorite orders the moment they walk in. Regulars gather at their go-to table to enjoy some of Manhattan's finest martinis, contributing to the vibrant energy of the bar.

★ 4.649 reviews$$$$Indoor28 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

“*We do not take reservations in Jacques Bar. Walk-ins only and first come, first served.*”

Bondurants

Bondurants is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.6629 reviews$$Indoor303 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028

“Super Bowl LIX”

The Office Public House

The Office Public House is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, latin, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.645 reviews$$Indoor1744 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

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The Hunterian

The Hunterian is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.6118 reviews$$Indoor413 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021

“Happy hour is popular with reviewers. Some recent reviewers note quality has declined.”

Sefton

Sefton is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.5271 reviews$$Indoor1373 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021

“Happy hour is popular with reviewers.”

The Bar Room

The Bar Room is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and american, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.41,262 reviews$$Indoor117 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Bar Pleiades

★ 4.40Indoor20 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

128 Bar & Bistro

★ 4.34 reviewsIndoor128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065

Jeremy's

At Jeremy's you will find a sophisticated vibrant energy that like-minded people can call home. It is the essence of New York and Viennese cultures coming together in one bar to make for a completely unique experience.

★ 4.3103 reviewsIndoor1652 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

Keys & Heels

★ 4.20Indoor1488 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075

“parties@keysandheels.com, (917) 557-0217, HOST A PRIVATE EVENT”

Eli's Night Shift

Eli's Night Shift is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as drinks-focused, italian and american, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.2241 reviews$$Indoor189 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

“One of the neighborhood's reliable late-night options”

Melody’s Piano Bar

Melody’s Piano Bar is a bar in Upper East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

★ 4.1270 reviewsIndoor1020 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021

Le Bar Penelope

★ 3.10Indoor14 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

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0Indoor1707 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

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