New York City
12 Super-Secret Hotspots in NYC
Perfect for impressing a special date or wowing your out-of-town friends.
Death & Co., 433 E. 6th St. bet. First Ave. & Avenue A, 212-388-0882
When you see the storefront with boards covering the windows, look down and you’ll know you’re in the right place. Getting in can be a competitive sport. Give your phone number to the bouncer and he’ll text you when it’s time to enter. Suede banquettes, black granite tables, crystal chandeliers.
Ask for the, “Sierra Madre” – a delectable cocktail with coconut green tea infused mescal, pear brandy and vanilla syrup.
B-Flat, 277 Church St. nr. White St., 212-219-2940
Go through the tall black door and down the stairs to this intimate subterranean spot, a la Tokyo’s secret bars. Underground and low-key. Romantic and chill, meet-up with the person you met on Tinder and try a, “Moment’s Notice” – sake, peach liqueur and plum wine garnished w / yamamomo. Monday and Wednesday are jazz nights.
Dylan
Definitely want to try some of these bars! What is the dress code for say, Little Branch?
Hannah Meyers
Bathtub gin is one of the greatest in NYC. Its my go-to place with my college buds. 😀
Chris Naselli
What a great resource! I’m going to use this list the next 12 dates I go on LOL
Instrata looks pretty cool. Their “Gramercy” location is more like Murray Hill though… Cool concept. More buildings should have concierges and other services like that.
Jude Vargas
Will definitely check out these places when I’m in NYC. Who knows, I may even hop from one place to another, they are all gems! 🙂
Francis Woods
The Raines Law Room and Death & CO looks so cool! I’m going to get a drink (or three) at them this weekend. Please do more articles like this!!!
Gabrielle Williams
These look so hip! But am I too old to go? What’s the average age range at these places? What should I wear??
Rebecca Givens
Fantastic list! I love checking out spots like this — you always meet interesting people at them.
Langley Fox
I’ve been to a few of these places and they’re great. It’s always impressive when someone brings me to a truly hidden gem like some of these, rather than the typical spots (like Top of the Standard, although I love it there too…)
Courtney Watson
What a great list!! I’m going to save this and check these places out one-by-one.