Martiny’s

"You may not know if your night will last one hour or five, but Martiny’s is the type of place you take someone when you’re aiming for the latter. This Japanese cocktail lounge in a cozy, three-level carriage house in Gramercy will impress anyone you bring. We think about their clever caprese cocktail often, which tastes exactly like its namesake salad—and the small plates are just as memorable. Try the silky scallop custard or the creamy wagyu tartare. Drinks are pricey, but again, this isn’t where to go if you want $2 shots." - team infatuation

"In early 2022, Takuma Wantanabe, the Tokyo-born head bartender of cult cocktail den Angel's Share, opened this intimate spot in an 1800s townhouse. The elegant space has three floors of carefully crafted cocktails, including a lower-level private event venue. Martiny's pours intricate, often cerebral drinks with top-shelf ingredients and prices to match. One standout is the Caprese cocktail, a refreshing combination of tomato water, whiskey, grapefruit juice, basil, and milk that pours crystal-clear. No matter how busy the bar, the staff is unfailingly attentive. Want to sit alone with a fancy drink and stare blankly into your phone or the middle distance? They'll give you your space. Curious about a bottle of rare Japanese whisky or the makings of one of the more complicated cocktails? A bartender will gladly share the details." - Emily Saladino, Devra Ferst

"“My favorite cocktail bar is Martiny’s. I love a good mixologist, and this guy literally won best cocktail awards a couple of times. He’s phenomenal—you want to sit at the cocktail bar to watch him work. It’s in an old carriage house. The upstairs is cool, but if you can get seats at the bar it’s such an experience. You don’t even have to like whiskey, and you can fall in love with whiskey and be like, ‘I’ve never had drinks like this in my life.’ They have a Caprese Martini that tastes just like a caprese salad. It sounds weird, but it’s delicious. They also have a Michelin-starred chef making their snack menu. It’s a great date night spot, and if you also want to impress an out-of-towner, that’s where you take them.”" - gabe bergado

"A New York City bar occupying the fourth place, celebrated for its sophisticated drinks and ambiance."

"Martiny's, run by an alum of Angel’s Share, came in fourth in the ranking of the top bars in North America." - Luke Fortney