Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Bars in New York City, United States (2026)

Compare 207 bars in New York City, United States, averaging 4.46 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 441 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 78% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Williamsburg, East Village, Chinatown. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

207 businesses ranked4.46 average rating

Top picks

Jimbo Slims

4.9(160)

66.7

524 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

BarNew York City Website

Live Axe

4.8(3524)

63.4

Beers & cocktails in a Viking-themed bar

BarNew York City Website 1

Copper & Oak

4.8(375)

62.2

Drink spot with plentiful whiskeys

BarNew York City Website 1

Beer Street

4.8(211)

61.3

Store & bar for local beers & imports

BarNew York City Website 1

William Barnacle Tavern

4.8(195)

61.1

Speakeasy-like bar serving absinthe

BarNew York City Website

Malt & Mold-Gramercy

4.8(139)

60.3

Store with craft beers & artisanal eats

BarNew York City Website

The Dead Rabbit

4.7(8598)

56.5

Lively, bi-level taproom & cocktail bar

BarNew York City Website 1

Whiskey Tavern

4.7(2279)

56.3

Neighborhood bar near the courts

BarNew York City Website 1

TØRST

4.7(1609)

56.3

Minimal, modern Danish beer bar

BarNew York City Website 1

Duff's

4.7(1039)

56.2

Heavy-metal tribute bar

BarNew York City Website 4

How we rank

Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Amor y Amargo4.7(994)12Sunny's4.7(831)13The Lot Radio4.7(502)14Someday Bar NYC4.7(501)15Silver Light Tavern4.7(348)16Augurs Well Bar4.7(273)17The Moonlight Mile4.7(214)18Craft+Carry Gramercy4.7(178)19The Gatehouses4.7(143)20Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Brooklyn4.6(1816)21The Flying Cock4.6(1576)22SPIN New York Flatiron4.6(1337)23Brandy Library4.6(1122)24Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen4.6(1029)25Lucky Dog4.6(896)26Pete's Candy Store4.6(798)27Burp Castle4.6(732)28The Factory 3804.6(701)29Ampersand4.6(628)30Ty's Bar NYC4.6(584)31124 Old Rabbit Club4.6(573)32Bar Ferdinando4.6(561)33Banter Bar4.6(504)34Elsa4.6(410)35Tradesman4.6(314)36Jackbar4.6(307)37Brooklyn Social4.6(303)38Carmine Street Beers4.6(289)39Marshall Stack4.6(283)40East River Bar4.6(249)41Crystal Lake Brooklyn4.6(245)42Local4.6(213)43Tuffet4.6(204)44Brooklyn Safehouse4.6(172)45Air's Champagne Parlor4.6(170)46Standings4.6(157)47Bar Next Door at La Lanterna di Vittorio4.6(130)48Beer Karma4.6(127)49Summerly4.6(90)50Last Light4.6(89)

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Frequently asked questions

How many bars are there in New York City, United States?

We list 207 bars in New York City, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which bar in New York City, United States is rated highest?

Jimbo Slims currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 160 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the bars ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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