"An evening cocktail outpost spun off from a Tokyo cocktail bar, known for inventive shaken and stirred drinks that bring a playful, international edge to the Village nighttime scene." - David Farley
"At Sip & Guzzle, the cocktail arms race has reached new heights. The bi-level spot from a few Employees Only and Angel’s Share vets has a downstairs lounge (called Sip), as well as a slightly more casual ground-floor bar (Guzzle) with a bit of standing room and a bunch of little tables. Both areas have snacks, like cheese-dusted mochi fries and a $150 wagyu sando, in addition to some exceedingly nerdy cocktails. Try something made with shochu, yogurt, and vin jaune. Or play it safe with a spicy paloma." - bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
"This New York venue was named Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar, highlighted as the standout newcomer in the U.S. cocktail-bar scene for 2025." - Erin Perkins
"A two-in-one West Village concept that pairs an izakaya-style kitchen upstairs with a dim, contemplative cocktail den below, delivering contrasting yet complementary experiences. Downstairs, inventive, carbonated creations—such as plaintain coladas made with shochu and Amish milk or tequila and tomatillo blends jazzed with shiso and horseradish—play against a quieter, meditative vibe; upstairs the drinks are more approachable and the atmosphere boisterous. The project unites chef Mike Bagale with bartenders Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider, and a full night out requires sampling both floors." - Brad Japhe
"A Japanese cocktail bar that placed fifth on the North America’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2025 list — its first time on the rankings." - Nadia Chaudhury