Still hard to get in, still amazing. Bacon old fashioned is fantastic. Bartenders can make any drink on request. Though it got touristy the space is intimate, dark and sexy.
Interesting and unusual creations like shitake infused cognac as well as great versions of the classics (manhattan, martini) done with a molecular mixology twist - using clarified juices, dry ice.
A tiny place with a few places on the bar and standing room. Good option when others are full (though it also gets full fast). Drinks are expensive for such an informal place ($15) but good.
Very good cocktails, very blah small food menu. The space is large but not cozy. Better for a group than a date.
Great drinks, claustrophobic but nice space in the basement, hard to get into. Usually worth it.
A 'secret', high-end, very elegant, speakasy. An amazing date place with dark interior and private tables separated by black gauze. The volume is hush hush. Sexy.
A heaven if you like rum, specializing in delicous rum punches served in elegant silver bowls. Amazing "Alice in Wonderland" decour, the punch bows come with vintage tea cups. Great for small groups.
A great cozy space, perfect for a date. Drinks are not amazing but the intimate, hidden space makes it a lot of fun. Best drink is not on the menu, ask for a William Blake (if you like very potent)
An intimate subterranean space, a menu of yiddish bites (matzo ball soup, chicken liver pate) and splendid cocktails.
Possibly the best cocktails in NY. Understated, unpretentious place. Best is to talk with the bartender and he will make you what you want. Worth the trip to Queens.
Great cocktails in a formal, elegant setting of the hotel restaurant. Not sexy but the cocktails are really damn good!
Retro style, good if in the area. Not on level of Death and Co/PDT/Dutch Kills though.
Llittle Branch's sister speakeasy. Less sexy and more hectic (younger, rowdy crowd) Good drinks but come early or very very late.
A sexy elegant space, easier to get into than most others (not on a weekend of course). Drinks are hit or miss, mostly underwhelming. A few can hit the spot but it's not nothing amazing.
