For the most part showing you the way to the next whiskey bar can be done with one simple suggestion— go to a New York steakouse and you'll usually find high quality whiskeys and scotch behind the bar. Here is a small selection of Scotch and Whiskey bars in New York City that are a cut above the rest.
Falvien Desoblin and the Brandy Library team bring their deep knowledge of brown spirits to the Lower East Side. Small, elegant space packed with a huge variety of premium spirits served by knowledgable and friendly staff. Small tasting menu provided for those that want a gnosh w...
157 Allen Street (Rivington)The Brandy Library focuses on spirits, taking great pride in meticulously crafting over 120 classic cocktails, including the Sidecar. Not satisfied with their extensive offerings? Then bring your own. For a small corkage fee, they will store your own bottle for you. To maintain a...
25 North Moore Street (Varick & Hudson Streets)Founded in 1990 in New York City, Bar And Books set a new standard for Cigar Bars worldwide by redefining the concept of hospitality. Our signature is creating an inviting ambience along with a discerning selection of spirits from brandies to whiskeys, classic cocktails, light fa...
636 Hudson StreetCraic a difficult word that New Yorkers know intuitively. Its about being fun, and funny, and entertaining, and well... you can find that at this authentic Scottish/Irish pub in Williamsburg! Serving the booming neighborhood with whisky so fine they filtered out the "e"...
488 Driggs Avenue (bet. N9th and N10th Streets)Aiming to bring the old convivial atmosphere of 19th-century Irish-American and New York watering holes, the Dead Rabbit—fully, the Dead Rabbit Grocery And Grog—features 72 "historically accurate" cocktails from recipes of the era, including bottled punches that come in...
30 Water StreetDark bar - with excellent outdoor space in warm weather. Place for lovers of fine drink - with wide selection of American craft and European beer, including rotating selection of cask-pulled ales. Further, if in the spirit for spirits, great selection of whiskeys from around the ...
41 1st Ave (Houston Steet)If you weren't aware that it's possible for a bar to have over four hundred different whiskeys, this upscale Flatiron spot might not be for you. Also serving light fare of a delightfully simple variety, like Scott eggs, flatbreads, roasted bone marrow with rustic bread, chimichur...
37 West 26th StreetFraunces Tavern is a place of superlatives: open since 1762, George Washington bid farewell to his troops here after the Revolutionary War. That's reason enough to visit the museum here, have a drink and some meat or seafood dishes. Steeped in tradition and filled with tasteful a...
54 Pearl StIn 1885 Keens Chophouse opened independently under the ownership of Albert Keen, by then a noted figure in the Herald Square Theatre District. Keens soon became the lively and accepted rendezvous of the famous. Actors in full stage make-up hurried through the rear door to “fortif...
72 West 36th St. (5th and 6th Aves.)Hell's Kitchen joint for those who drink the brown. With over 80 varieties of Whiskey, in a cozy joint with exposed brick and super knowledgable staff.
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