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Top 10 Secret Speakeasies

Top 10 Secret Speakeasies

Step through hidden doors, phone booths, and unmarked alleys to discover NYC’s best-kept nightlife secrets.

Hidden Tiger
#1

Hidden Tiger

13th St & 14th St, 212 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, United States

A true hidden gem with glowing reviews and a cozy vibe — this East Village spot serves up obsession-worthy cocktails behind an unassuming facade.
Please Don't Tell
#2

Please Don't Tell

113 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, United States

Enter through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs to access one of NYC’s most iconic speakeasies. Low lighting, inventive drinks, and a cool secretive feel.
The Back Room
#3

The Back Room

102 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Channel your inner flapper at this Prohibition-style bar where cocktails are served in teacups and the entrance is as hidden as the vibes are intimate.
SAINT RESTAURANT BAR & SPEAKEASY
#4

SAINT RESTAURANT BAR & SPEAKEASY

136 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, United States

Upscale yet welcoming, this French-inspired brasserie delivers strong drinks, candlelit ambiance, and a polished speakeasy feel behind closed doors.
NOTHING REALLY MATTERS
#5

NOTHING REALLY MATTERS

IN THE SUBWAY, 210 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States

Tucked inside a subway station, this cocktail lounge surprises with its warmth, repeat-worthy drinks, and ultra-friendly staff.
La Noxe
#6

La Noxe

315 7th Ave , Entrance, 162 W 28th St at, New York, NY 10001, United States

A velvet-draped escape with a moody glow, offering refined cocktails and low-key bites — a perfect pre-dinner secret stop.
Bathtub Gin
#7

Bathtub Gin

132 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States

Step through a faux coffee shop into this lively gin haven, where vintage bathtubs and burlesque vibes blend with expertly crafted drinks.
Patent Pending
#8

Patent Pending

49 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, United States

A hidden bar behind a coffee shop, themed around Nikola Tesla. Expect inventive, electric cocktails and an unforgettable setting.
The Little Shop
#9

The Little Shop

252 Front St, New York, NY 10038, United States

Part bodega, part bar — grab snacks up front and slip behind the shelf to find a charming space slinging smart, creative drinks.
The Garret
#10

The Garret

296 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Above a Five Guys in the West Village, this chill loft-like bar surprises with a solid cocktail menu and quirky themes like the “John Wick” drink.

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