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5 Best Cocktails and Restaurants in New York

The best 5 restaurants for cocktails and in New York — curated by TastyPals editors.

The best cocktails and restaurants in New York are London & Martin Co., Sir Henry’s, Macao Trading Company, and more. Start with London & Martin Co. if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Carlos Mendez•5 ranked picks•Published July 15, 2026•Updated July 15, 2026
Methodology•Editorial team
London & Martin Co.Sir Henry’sMacao Trading Company
5 Best Cocktails and Restaurants in New York
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Top picks at a glance

#1London & Martin Co.Bar • New York • moderate#2Sir Henry’sBar • New York • moderate#3Macao Trading CompanyPortuguese • New York • moderate

Who this guide is for

This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants for cocktails and in New York, sorted by Google rating and editorial judgment.

Quick picks

London & Martin Co.
Bar • New York
London & Martin Co. is the kind of bar room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Sir Henry’s
Bar • New York
Sir Henry's is a three-floor bar on 8th Avenue that doesn't bother picking a lane — and the concept is specific enough that it actually works.
Macao Trading Company
Portuguese • New York
Macao Trading Company is doing something specific in Tribeca and doing it without apology: a Portuguese colonial-themed bar and kitchen that commits to the concept all the way through — dim lantern…
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Editorial details
Published: July 15, 2026
Last updated: July 15, 2026

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  1. 1. London & Martin Co.View →
  2. 2. Sir Henry’sView →
  3. 3. Macao Trading CompanyView →
  4. 4. VALERIEView →
  5. 5. The Skylark - Rooftop BarView →

How the restaurants compare

London & Martin Co.
New York • Bar
9.9/10
TastyPals Score
Price
moderate
Best for
Cocktails and food
Mood
Casual
Sir Henry’s
New York • Bar
9.9/10
TastyPals Score
Price
moderate
Best for
Cocktails and food
Mood
Casual
Macao Trading Company
New York • Portuguese
9.9/10
TastyPals Score
Price
moderate
Best for
Cocktails and food
Mood
Casual
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for VALERIE
Google
VALERIE
New York • American
9.9/10
TastyPals Score
Price
moderate
Best for
Cocktails and food
Mood
Casual

How we chose

We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →

Room tone

Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.

Food fit

We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.

Useful range

The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.

5 ranked picks

Sir Henry’s — Sir Henry's is a three-floor bar on 8th Avenue that doesn't bother picking a lane — and the concept is specific enough that it actually works. The origin story traces back to a legendary Cork nightclub from the '70s and '80s, filtered through the ghost energy of CBGB's, Studio 54, and Max's Kansas City, with funky, artsy '80s and '90s decor that reads as genuinely researched rather than Pinterest-assembled. Ground floor runs louder and looser, the second floor breathes a little, and the third is Disco Sally's — a full disco bar with a live DJ. That vertical range is what makes Sir Henry's credible across contexts: it's reportedly just as functional for a Tuesday lunch as it is for a Saturday that bleeds into 2am, without pretending to be something different at either hour. The kitchen is where the concept justifies itself on a weeknight. The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is the dish diners consistently point to — crispy chicken on brioche with a sweet-heat honey sauce that, by all accounts, has a delayed back-of-throat burn that's the whole point of ordering it. The Blue Crab Rangoon Dip is bar food with actual ambition behind it. For brunch, the Birria Breakfast Tacos have developed a reputation as the kind of order people message each other about. The Warm Blueberry Crumble Bread functions as a shareable sweet counterweight to the savory side, and the Brunch Burger rounds out a menu that's priced fairly for the neighborhood and what it's putting on the plate. Practically speaking: the second floor is the right call for dinner — less chaotic than the ground-floor bar crowd, less decibel-intense than Disco Sally's. Wednesday or Thursday gives you late hours without the weekend headcount. Brunch slots, particularly bottomless, book up fast, so plan ahead. Start with the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and the Blue Crab Rangoon Dip together. View restaurant →
Macao Trading Company — Macao Trading Company is doing something specific in Tribeca and doing it without apology: a Portuguese colonial-themed bar and kitchen that commits to the concept all the way through — dim lantern light, exposed brick, back-room atmosphere that reportedly feels more like old Macau than Lower Manhattan. This is not a bar that tolerates food as an afterthought. The room is designed for people who want cocktail hour and dinner to blur into one long, conspiratorial evening, and the kitchen is apparently built to hold up that promise. The menu is tight and intentional. The Seared Sesame Tuna leads the savory side and is consistently cited as the kind of dish that reframes expectations for what a bar kitchen can actually produce — a sesame-crusted preparation with a cool center that diners regularly point to as a reason to return. The Beef Carpaccio is known for being properly dressed, with enough acidity to work against a second or third round of drinks. When people are spending, the Pan Roasted Lobster is reportedly the move — caramelized rather than timid, the kind of treatment that justifies the splurge. On the sweet end, the Malasadas have a reputation as the thing regulars come back for specifically, warm and well-executed in a way that Portuguese-influenced pastry should be. The Macao Sundae rounds out dessert as the more indulgent option and, by multiple accounts, the one that disappears fastest. Practical note: the back of the room books up and the front gets loud on weekends, so Tuesday or Wednesday is the call if conversation matters. The reported approach is tuna and carpaccio while drinks are cold, lobster if the night is going well, and Malasadas before anyone suggests leaving. View restaurant →

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